Rappahannock News, May 7, 2009

!***** Economic Development Advisory Committee to meet May 11 Supervisors approve schools’ budget By Stephen Darking Rappahannock News Staff Wnter A newly created Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet for the first time on May 11 at 10 a.m. at the Rappahannock County Library to study two reports on workforce demographics in the region. With very little discussion, the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors at its meeting this past Monday approved a slate of names recommended by County Administrator John McCarthy to serve on the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) which was set up to explore ways to encourage economic development within the constraints of the county Comprehensive Plan. The EDAC wall act as a public body and all meetings will be publicized in advance. The public is invited to attend the meetings. The two regional workforce reports the group will study were done by the RappahannockRapidan Regional Commission and the University of Virginia’s Center for Survey Research. There were 17 applicants who expressed an interest in serving on the committee However 11 were selected by McCarthy to roughly represent agriculture, hospitality and small business with an attempt also to balance geographic areas and gender, according to a letter from McCarthy to the Liard. The slate recommended by McCarthy, plus a member of the board. Roger Welch, was approved unanimously by the supervisors. There was no comment from the public prior to the vote. Those selected to servo on the EDAC are: • Barbara Adolfi - Hospitality, Piedmont District. Adolfi and her husband Ray Boc own and run The House on Water Street in Sperryville. • John Genho - Agriculture, Stonewall Hawthorne District. Genho is the general manager at Eldon Farms in Woodvilie. He has lived in the county for four years, and has a Masters Degree in Animal Genetics from Cornell University. • Ben Jones - Small Business, Hampton District. Started Cooler’s Place in Sperryville, but now has very large store in Gatlinburg, Tenn. and smaller ones in Nashville and Branson, Mo. However the business is still based in Rappahannixk. See EDAC, Page A7 A community pulls together to save Scrabble School Rappahannock News Statt Photo Stephen Daring COMMUNITY MATTERS: Former Scrabble School students, county and government officials (including county administrator John McCarthy on the right), and benefactors hold signs that read This Place Matters” in front of the newly re-dedicated Rappahannock school (above); attendees at Saturday’s ceremony check out the newly renovated building (below left); Dorothy Warner (center, white shirt), wife of the late E. Franklin Warner who led the effort to restore the school, cuts the ceremonial ribbon with school alumni to re-open the school as a senior center and African American heritage museum. EC--.4- MmmUUM-1 — I I ---—i Pnotos oy Moily McDona a Pe;ersor> Scrabble School re-dedicated as senior center and African-American museum By Stephen Dareing Rappahannock News Staff Writer Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald made a curious pair. One was bom a slave in Virginia, but emerged to become a leading educator and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. The other, a son of German/Jewish immigrants, was from Chicago and had made a fortune as part owner of the Sears, Roebuck and Company. On Saturday, in tiny Scrabble, Virginia in Rappahannock County the legacy of that partnership had a re-revival as more than 200 persons from across Rappahannock and elsewhere gathered on an overcast day to reopen the Scrabble School - a school established in 1921 as a result of the Washington/Rosenwald partnership to provide education for black children who otherwise would have none. The school provided education for grades one through seven. The re-dedicated Scrabble School is now a community center for seniors and an African American heritage center. The poignant dedication ceremony included the singing of the national anthem by Nan Butler Roberts (a Scrabble School alumnus), with speakers including Bob Lander t President of the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation). Crista Gibbons of the National Trust for Histone Preservation, and Craig Barton, architect of the project among others followed by a ribbon cutting of about 20 Scrabble School alumni. "I never thought this day would come,” said Dorothy Warner, wife of the late E. Franklin Warner who began in 1990 the quest to have the school restored. See SCRABBLE. Page A6 Gang, . murder suspect arrested RCHS senior and sister also arrested in Hackley’s burglary By Stephen Dareeng Rappahannock News Staff Writer A burglary at Hackley’s Country Store in Amissville overnight on Tuesday led investigators to make three arrests, one of which matches the physical description of a driver who fled after being pulled over for speeding on Route 211 last week, according to the Sheriff's Office. Dennis Jay Salmon. 20, of Manassas Park. Robert Fincham. II. 18, of Amissville a senior at Rappahannock County High School, and his sister Monica Fincham, 21, also of .Amissville were arrested after an investigation by Deputy Angela Deavers and Lt. J.C. Welch. They were charged with breaking and entering and larceny Wednesday. Salmon is a “known gang ... -1_ _1 : . Dennis Jay Salmon Robert Fincham Monica Fincham wanted for murder” in Northumberland County, Va., said the Sheriff's Office. He had been released in January from prison for armed robbery, said law enforcement sources. Kristie Whorton. of Amissville, works at Hacklev’s store. In a telephone interview Whorton said she, came to work early Wednesday to See ARREST, Page A6 Late Breaking News At press time the Town of Washington emailed the Rappahannock News the following additional agenda item for its upcoming Town Council meeting on May 13: ‘Council will discuss and consider initiating rezoning of properties to Village Residential so that they may be included as additional users in Phase One of the Sewer System." Mayor Eugene Leggett, speaking to the Rappahannock News late on Wednesday said the Town Council will consider rezoning some areas, including properties zoned Rural Residential which are currently in Phase II oJ[ the sewer project. The rest of the items on the meeting agenda appear on Page B2. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-333X (540) 675-308X (fax) How to grow old and stay healthy By Theresa Curry Special to the Rappahannock News John McCue came back from a geriatric symposium at Johns Hopkins University with some food for thought. Dr. McCue sees many older patients in his practice at Mountainside Medical Center outside of Washington. “At first, I was depressed,” he told a gathering of Rappahannock seniors and representatives of the agencies who work with them at Aging Together’s Coriimunity Conversation on Aging on April 30 at The Link in Sperryville. “In our determination to protect our patients from illness, we’ve been prescribing too many medicines.” McCue said the symposium discussed “polypharmacy,” the treatment of multiple conditions with multiple medications. “We’re always looking for perfect numbers,” he said: “perfect blood pressure, perfect cholesterol, perfect blood sugar.” See HEALTH, Page A8 Todd Gilbert seeks third term as delegate Works to reduce wasteful spending, hold lint* on taxes, regulate utilities By Si ki’HKN Dakking Rappahannock News Writer Todd Gilbert, Republican, who represents Rappahannock in the Virginia House of Delegates, is an imposing man. Standing over six feet, he is built like a football lineman, and one might assume that his political ideology is as urunovable as his stature. Gilbert. .18, who lives in Woodstock, is ronning for a third term in the House representing the 15th District which also includes Page, Shenandoah and Rockingham counties. One might also make a second assumption that strong opinions mask a lack of critical thought. This is not the case with Gilbert. The Rappahannock News spoke with Gilbert over the course of tw o din's - first at Saturday’s Scrabble School dedication, and then on Wednesday - about his rvcord in the House of Delegates, w hat his challenger in this year’s election has said, what he intends to do in the next legislative session should he win re-election and his take on Rappahannock County. Gilbert was instrumental m getting a bill through that lays the groundwork for the county to reduce its Composite Index < used to determine school funding), and get more funding from the state for Rappahannock schools. Next to Fairfax, Rappahannock has the highest index, but unlike Fairfax, it has a much smaller tax base. “This was the one bill that I expended the most political capital on,” said Gilbert in the interview. Gilbert is actually easy to talk to, and often apologizes for “rambling on” about a particular issue. But there are less rambles than indepth discussion of the issues. There’s nothing superficial about Gilbert For instance, asked why he voted against a bill to ban smoking in restaurants even when he doesn’t patronize1 restaurants that allow' smoking, he said, “before this bill, nearly 70 percent of restaurants in Virginia had already decided to go smoke free.” “Rxiple vote with their feet," he continued, “the free market was already taking care of this issue and people have the right to patronize” restaurants that allow smoking or not. Gilbert is a strong advocate of Todd Gilbert the free market, and prefers solution* that encourage businesses to come to Virginia rather than tax the ones already here. This particular issue drew fire from his Democrat challenger. John Lesinski of Washington, when he accused Gilbert of voting down a tall that would have extended unemployment benefits with federal See GILBERT, Page A7

HOW TO EASILY CONTAClH^w_ Rappahannock News4* 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, cat (540) 347-4222 or fax (540) 34B4676. To place a Employment ad. can (540) 347-4222 between 8:30 ajn-5 pm Monday through Friday. Classified Sales Consultants: Jeanne Cobert, (540) 878-2491, jcobert@timespapers.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 earner 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. Periodcals postage paid at Washington, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. CAC ©ArCom Publishing Inc., 2009 (USPS #45580) Gore-Mickle wedding set for August Milton and Linda Gore of Orange, Texas and Washington, Va., are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Megan Cathleen to Jeremy Sean Mickle. Megan is the granddaughter of Thomas and Geraldine Broome of Victoria, Texas and Amy and Milton Gore Sr. of Washington, Va. She is a 2002 graduate of Little Cypress Mauriceville High School and a 2006 graduate of Texas A & M University, earning a degree in Interdisciplinary Sciences. She is employed as a Austin Burdick wins Eagle Scout scholarship competition The Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution recently selected Austin Burdick of Flint Hill as the first place winner in the Arthur M. and Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship Competition for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Burdick’s application was sponsored by the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the Virginia Society. He was selected from among 13 Eagle Scouts Purchase Quality Photographs from the Rappahannock News on * RappNews.com Photos are available matted and framed and mane great gifts! See our website for details lUppahannoch Neuts kindergarten teacher at Forest Ridge Elementary School in College Station, Texas. The groom-elect is the son of Steve and Helen Mickle of Cedar Hill, Texas and the grandson of Geno and Paula Garza and Joan Mickle, all of Dallas. He is a 2004 graduate of Cedar Hill High School and will graduate this month from Texas A & M University with a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science. He is employed by Nooner Ranch in Hondo, Texas as a ranch biologist. The wedding is set for Saturday, Aug. 1 in College Station, Texas. rnoio oy wmiam wayoourn Austin Burdick from around the state. Burdick is in 11th grade and serves as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 36 in Washington, Va. He has been an active member of the Boy Scouts of America for six years. The Sons of the American Revolution support and reward Eagle Scouts nationwide. To learn more about their recognition programs visit the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution site www.sar. org/vassar/eaglescout.htm Photo by E. Raymond Boc Dynamic duo Ward Lee Cash IV and Kyla Bozkaya parade in front of the judges for the Miss Rappahannock Friends category as Sherry Lillard of the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad watches offstage. Ward and Kyla won the Friends category at the pageant on April 25. The Rappahannock News and the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League ' RAWL > present Your Next Best FriendLady The season is open and so it is time to “play ball!" Yes, here's how we play: you throw. I go get. I bring back. You throw. And over again, until dark. Okay? I’m only two years old, so there are many years of play. Let’s see who tires first, you or me. They like to say that I am very sound and very social. I like to think I look just like Rin Tin Tin. This past week no dogs were adopted. The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League is located m Amissville at 160 Weaver Road It can be reached seven days a week between 8am and 1 p m at (540) 937-3283 Check out its Web site at www rawldogs org '.V & Whcjf Ootid b u Cool Ho/ny Why/) ihy ^iJb Muko You Uvyaui? Trane EarthWise™ Hybrid Heating & Cooling Systems. A lot of comfort, not a lot of energy. Vrtd* you can't control tW dements outside your home. inset*, the control a yours - wflh Tran*. And wh*n you purchase a quoitying Tran* system, you can got up to $1,000 robot* and could qualify for a $1500 tax a*drt. Purchase on XU senes system before May 30th and McCrea wifl give you o free 10 year parti and labor warranty Trane. Heating Coofmg And Beyond. Col now for o free home comfort consultation or visit us online at www.mccreawav com McCREA 5083 lee Highway Warrenton, VA 20187 540-341-8812 WANS »Sft*A7W ttnrtnd m pm to OMinM i imrf ol tMgi Sto pottle m 4ft* la I'Mt ctoM u ixaMMnn. «• «*» iMptt* jxtoia*

How Mother’s Day came to be History has local connections By Julie Bushong Special to the Rappahannock News Ann Maria Reeves was bom in Culpeper County on September 30,1832. She was the daughter of Rev. Josiah Reeves and Nancy Kemper who had married in Culpeper on April 23,1828. Her grandparents on her mother’s side were Joseph Kemper and Elizabeth Basye. In 1830 Joseph Kemper deeded to Josiah and Nancy Reeves the house and acre of land on which they were then living. The description in the deed noted that the lot was on the road between Amissville and the Little Fork Church. (Perhaps along current Indian Run Road, the deed did not give enough of a description to be more exact.) Three years later Josiah Reeves deeded the property back to his father-in-law. By 1844 when Ann Maria was 12, her family had moved to Barbour County, Va., where her father was the pastor of the Methodist Church. In 1850 Ann Marie married Granville E. Jarvis, a merchant, and moved to the town of Webster in Taylor County, Va. (Both Barbour and Taylor counties are now in West Virginia.) While a young mother, Ann Maria became concerned over the high mortality rate of children in Webster. In fact seven of her 11 children would not live to adulthood. She sought to do something to improve local sanitary conditions and to educate the public on health issues. To that end, she organized women’s groups at local churches. The groups were known as the Mothers Day Work Clubs and Ann Maria recruited her brother James, a local physician, to lecture and guide the ladies. The women wen* soon providing nursing care to sick mothers and babies, and raising money to purchase medicines for poor families. By the time of the Civil War, Granville and Ann Maria had moved from Webster to the nearby town of Grafton. Because of the importance of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad terminus in Grafton, both the Union and Confederate armies sought to control Taylor County. Ann Maria worried that tensions about the war would divide the women in her clubs. She called for a mass meeting and urged the members to agree to a declaration that the good will and good works of their organization would not be interrupted by the war. Just in time, too. For soon the ladies were needed to nurse Photo Courtesy/Culpeper County Library Anna Jarvis, daughter of Ann Maria Reeves who was born in Culpeper County, campaigned for a national day to honor mothers. RABIES CLINIC for All Cats & Dogs Saturday, May 9, 2009 • 9:00 am -1 pm at The Rappahannock Animal Shelter located at the County Landfill in Amissville $ 10.00 per vaccine • all proceeds go to RAWL All proceeds qo to R.AWL! FOR MORE INFO Shelter 540-937-3263 • Sally Cunningham 540-364-6939 MAKE MOM FABULOUS! MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL! SHAMPOO/CLT/BIOWDRY 10% OFF SERVICE PLUS FREE CLARIFYING TREATMENT HAIRdTS - PERMS COLOR-REIAXERS MEN - WOMEN - KIDS FORMAL STYLING FAC3A1. WAXINC. MANKVRIST MAKEOVERS 3'v JJstA nrma/ «r' " »>'•' Old Town Warrenton | § Spring Festival Saturday, May 16, 2009 &O0AAfuattf 4?O0JRAf A£iujaStnx% WSurcataa FKEE AVMISSION ■ *j3bfe; t igmt Vn*v ' v. V pM/TV for the/whole/ fcwvvCLyl Sponsored by: 'y Times Community NEWS m Pi«« Online Anytime NorthernVirginia 'athm iNkDCG fct s* S :■..**'**.< • - ^ -T Wachovia Arty£r Crafty *"r"' J LiA/esMuAto 4..I’ ‘V'.Vw ' V.I-'SS, -. "i.-S'ii ' yfew-a ■ "t * ‘ > ... Celebrating Fauquier County’s 250th Birthday/ the sick of both armies as typhoid fever and measles spread through the camps. After the war, in the summer of 1865, and with the urging of local officials, Ann Maria and her ladies led a “Mothers Friendship Day,” reuniting the families of local soldiers from both sides of the conflict. There was some worry as to how the event would be received coming so soon after the close of hostilities, but the day was a huge success and wrould be fondly remembered in Grafton. Ann Maria lived in Grafton until the death of her husband in 1902. She then moved to Philadelphia to live with her son. She died there on May 9, 1905 at the age of 72. In 1907 her daughter, Anna Jarvis, would honor the second anniversary of her passing by distributing white carnations - Ann Maria's favorite flower - to all the mothers in her hometown congregation of St. Andrews Methodist Church in Grafton. Knowing her mother had always wanted a special church service honoring mothers, the next year Anna Jarvis organized Mother’s Day services at St. Andrews Methodist and at the Wanamaker Department Store auditori um in Philadelphia. Thus Anna Jarvis found her calling and began campaigning for a national holiday to honor mothers. Having attended Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Va., Anna used this connection as an introduction to President Woodrow Wilson who in 1914 officially designated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Julie Bushong is the historian at the Culpeper County Library. CHILD CARE 'SOH1UM COftOA* f LEARNING CENTER fO Box 510 Washington. V* 227*7 540-675-3237 raorxrlr torn HELP! The Child Care & Learning Center needs t, donations of saleable items (noclothingplea.se) i, _ for an INDOOR YARD SALE to be held on Saturday, May 23,8 am to 2 pm at the Washington School Building on Mt. Salem Ave. Please drop off donations at the preschool building or at the front door of the Washington School by Friday, May 22. Call 675-3237 for questions All donations are tax deductible. Thank you for supporting our programs for children! GES3 Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young children. THERE’S ;no BULL ABOUT IT! Appleton Campbell’s Customer Service Is Outstanding! 98% A+.Phone representative was pleasant 98% A+ ......... The promptness of response web quick 99% A+.The technician's appearance was neat 100% A+.The technician’s attitude was pleasant 99% A+.The explanation of tie problem was good 99% A+.The service was good 98% A+ — Ves, / would call Apphton Campbell again 2008 \PPLETON CAMPBELL -me.U/IMBING • HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING VA Class A Licensed & Insured We Do It All! Plumbing, Heating PixivkMnQ Ptowpi Ptol&sslontl Smrict Roptk&Ropt9CQtMflt appletoncampbeN.com 347-0765 (540) 825-6332 cufepbi (703) 754-3301 «ks«ue THANK YOU! TO ALL FODDERSTACK 10-K RACE SPONSORS A GRATEFUL THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING GENEROUS SPONSORS OF THE 31st ANNUAL FODDERSTACK 10-K Our Primary Patron Sponsor - THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Fodderstack 10K Patron - RAPPAHANNOCK NATIONAL BANK W ater Station Sponsors Griffin Ta\cm Rappahannock National Bank Rose Hill Veterinarx Practice PC Website Sponsor Mike Shotten Roxy Graphics Fodderstack Sprinters Margy Day & Steve Morse Jean Lillard Rappahannock Title, LLC Roy Wheeler Realty Co. The Virginia Chutney Co. Fodderstack Walkers Central Coffee Roasters Rappahannock Real Estate Resources Flint Hill Vintage Headwaters RCPEF. Inc. Moore's Orchards Stella M. Liong, DDS Fodderstack Friends John Hallberg Country Places Realty Hopkins Ordinary Fairlea Farms B<VB Fodderstack Joggers Blue Ridge Mac Carl <V Barbara Romney Clark Land Surveying PC 1st Quality Electronics The Gay Street Inn Harris Hollow Foods LLC Kreyling Construction R H Ballard Art, Rug and Home Strange & Company Realtors Jennifer Manly Rappahanmvk Farmers Cooperative, Inc Settle s Grocery & Garage Sharon Luke Prize and Food Donors The Middleton Inn Rappahannock Cellars Frank Reynolds Jan Makela - Real Estate 111 Ron Makela - Yellow Bnck Road Home Maint. The Rappahannock News The Country Cafe The Beauty Box Glassworks Gallery Cracker Barrel 24 Crows Hams Teeter-Gainesville C ostco-Winchester Food Lion-Front Royal Giant Food-Warrenton Martin's Food Market-Front Royal K-Mart (Front Royal) Safeway-Warrenton t Rae's Place And to our Photographers: Steve Eastham and Anne Spieker Rappahannock County Sheriff's Department - AU Our Volunteers - And Many Others, Too Numerous To Mention!

Editorial & Opinion -Eappatjannotb JlctosEstablished 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 D.m.. Monday-Friday ‘ CAC Member. Audit Bureau of Circulations ~—:—m—, www.rappnews.com THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009 Don’t get sick The United States, unlike 139 of the world’s other nations, doesn’t have a national sick-leave policy. Nearly half of U.S. workers don’t get any paid sick leave, and the lower you go on the pay scale, the less likely you are to have it. Compounding that shortfall, the number of sickleave days that companies voluntarily provide is now about half what it was just five or six years ago, according to human resource experts. That’s a bit of a problem, given that the Centers for Disease Control is strongly urging those who develop flu-like symptoms to stay home from work for seven days after the onset of illness, or a minimum of 24 hours after symptoms have resolved, whichever is longer. The number of sick folks who will stay home for a week will be regrettably low. Who can afford it? In this economy, who feels secure enough in his or her job to risk an absence of that length? Most of the rest of us will be guilty of “presenteeism” — showing up, even if we don’t feel well enough to get much done in the way of work. That’s not the best plan for dealing with a possible pandemic. Thus our parsimony in social programs becomes a public health problem. If H1N1 flu symptoms worsen, perhaps it even becomes a public health nightmare. There are now 11 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in Virginia, and. the good news, according to Health Commissioner Karen Remley, is that these cases are considered mild and the patients are recovering. A work-at-all-costs mentality is a remnant of the abuses of the Industrial Revolution in which poorly paid workers risked their jobs if they dared to miss work. We don’t need a return to those barbaric conditions in which epidemics ran riot, the most horrifying example being the so-called Spanish flu of 1918 which was estimated to have killed 100 million world-wide. Stay home if you are ill. Do it for yourself. Do it for the rest of us. Apparently, this is a real opportunity to ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. And while you’re home recovering, unpaid, worried about your job, consider whether a little turn to the left on some of our social policies is really such a frightening idea after all. s. ^ —_ fp i "coFF / ./I I'm mot T4ki/^6 any chances. * Qi 3 ©^p°y ~y^u^ //, Letters ‘Who represents the taxpayer in our county?’ I attended what passes for a Rappahannock County public hearing on April 24. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the proposed budgets for the county and the county public schools. Since the school budget comprises almost 60 percent of the entire county budget, our Superintendent of Schools was, understandably, a central potential source of information for this public hearing. Yet, amazingly, he had arranged in advance to avoid answering any questions during the hearing. Thus, attendees were treated to a parade of School Board members and public school teachers advancing to the podium, reading similar talking points and truisms about children and the future of our country. A few brave citizens dared to challenge the spending levels and efficiency of our county schools before the meeting ended amidst self-congratulatory remarks from some members of the Board of Supervisors regarding their proposed modest cut in property taxes. In recent years, the Superintendent of Schools and the School Board have effectively advanced the rationale for ever increased school spending. Indeed, spending levels even increased in the face of shrinking enrollment and the bloated admin- * istrative costs still in place for our tiny school system. This year, when our school budget should have been substantially cut, a mere reduction of 1.8 percent was hailed as progress. We already know who the advocates for greater spending are, but who represents the taxpayer in our county? Rappahannock citizens and taxpayers should wake-up and demand a greater level of advocacy, leadership and fiscal responsibility from our Board of Supervisors. Jeffrey E. Knight Washington ‘Where is the savinas? In an April 30 article containing questions and answers, School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell makes vast claims about savings that were achieved through the hiring of an HVAC technician. The savings he alludes to appear to be in the parts and material costs, but he has failed to include the salary and benefits figure for the technician. The amount budgeted in the 2008-2009 budget was around $33,500 for that position. When this figure is added to the $16,500 of budgeted HVAC costs in that same 2008-2009 budget we appear to have a budgeted cost of $50,000. The budgeted figure for 2003-2004 was $32,000. So where is the savings? Ron Makela Amissville Community spirit plays key role in opening Scrabble School Senior Center The official opening of the Scrabble School Senior Center on May 2 was a result of the community spirit that demonstrated the cooperation of many organizations and individuals of Rappahannock County. The County Administrator’s Office, the Rappahannock County Public Schools, the Rappahannock Lions Club, The Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company (Company #5), the Sheriffs Office, Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, Troop 36-Boy Scouts of America, Trinity Episcopxil Church, alumni of Scrabble School, The Friends of Scrabble School, and 150plus members of the community, made this day memorable. Thank you. Board of Directors Scrabble School Preservation Foundation Community invited to ‘Relay for Life’ event May 9-10 The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Letters to the editor The Rappatuinrkn> Neivs welcomes Letters to the Editor from its reapers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects WRITE: Letters to the Editor, PO Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 EMAIL: mkuhn@timespapers.com Rappahannock is this weekend, Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. On behalf of everyone involved, I would like to invite the community to join us as we celebrate cancer survivors, remember those lost to cancer and fight back against this disease. The opening ceremonies will begin at 4 p.m. on May 9 and the event will conclude around 8 a.m. on May 10. Together we are making a difference in the fight against cancer. Thank you in advance for your support of the American Cancer Society. Madeline Kronfeld Community Manager American Cancer Society Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO May 15, 1969 Beth O’Bannon, valedictorian of the graduating class of Rappahannock County High School, has been given the annual award of The Reader’s Digest Association for students who by their successful school work give promise of attaining leadership in the community, it was announced today by Dennis Wingfield, principal. Jo Anna Battaglia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Battaglia was christened on Sunday, May 11, 1969 in the Methodist Church in Howard Beach, N Y. Buddy Aylor and daughter, Stephanie Aylor were godparents. Ranny Aylor also attended. The baby is the grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Aylor of Sperryville. Recent new and renewing subscribers to the Rappahannock News include Mrs. Maude Schlosser, Arthur Pullen, Mrs. Jerald Wooley, Mrs. B. James Moss, Mrs. Phyllis Shirey, Mrs. Anne S. Keyser, Mrs. Grace Woodward, John G. Russell III, W. C. Dennis, Norman E. Sims, Russell E. Pullen, Mrs. Vivian Yancey, L. W. Jordan, Roy Carter, Mrs. Hugh Carter, Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. Henry Proffitt, Mrs. H. O. Lyne. 25 YEARS AGO May 3, 1984 Seventy percent of those registered turned out for Tuesday’s elections and put former Washington mayor Peter Kramer back into office for a two year term. The cabinet maker who was defeated on a write-in campaign in 1976 held off a similar effort this time, coming out ahead of antique dealer Emmet White by a two-to-one margin, 52 to 56. Incumbent Mayor . Newbill Miller garnered one write-in vote. Johanna M. Day of Sperryville was graduated April 24 from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York and has been invited back for the Advanced Production Program. Johanna is a 1981 graduate of Rappahannock High School and the daughter of Eileen Day of Sperryville and Walter Day of Washington. Former Rappahannock News staff writer Michele May has been named News Director at WKAV Radio in Charlottesville. Besides her work in radio and newspapers, May is a successful magazine freelancer. One of her most recent articles “The Right to Know” appeared in the October issue of Police Product News. 10 YEARS AGO May 5, 1999 Since 1936, Marilyn Merrill Bailey’s home has been at 665 Warren Avenue in Washington. Just off the living room is a sitting room filled with little girls’ dresses hanging on coat racks and door frames. Behind this room is Mrs. Bailey’s office filled with sewing equipment and materials. For much of her life, Mrs. Bailey worked as an accountant for her father, L.V. Merrill, who owned the Ford Motor Company business in Washington. But around 15 years ago, Mrs. Bailey needed to find a new source of income. And she found a market for her one-of-a-kind dresses which no one makes anymore. You may know them as Flint Hill Herb and Flower Farm. But Richard and Rosalie Lysaght the name of their business this spring to Flint Hill Nursery. And with the change in name, they have mort to offer. In addition to the bedding plants and annuals they are better known for, they also carry perennials, herbs, vegetable plants and geraniums. Mr. Lysaght says that the geraniums are very popular. Thanks to the hard work of its RCES PTO Playground Committee, chaired by Mrs. Shannon Swain, the first phase of the playground “rejuvenation” is nearly complete. The School Board and PTO matched funding to make this project a reality and our children are loving the new equipment. Compiled by Jan Clatterbuck

These tourists are not our enemies’ I just re-read John Kiser’s opinion letter in the April 16 edition in which he expressed a somewhat rigid and fervent opposition to tourism. In it, he listed some of the fine local businesses that have succeeded over the years. (It reminded me of the old bit about the pluck of the Irish immigrants when they first arrived through Ellis Island. It was said that “they made a tenuous living taking in each other’s laundry.” Now that is what I call a true “service economy”) John is right that our successful businesses are well run and serve a needed purpose, but I’ll bet you that all of them would like a fuller cash register when they ring out at closing time. People with payrolls to meet don’t complain if the person buying a ham sandwich is a tourist. They tend to like tourists. John Kiser is a likable and truly talented fellow and he does a lot of good around here. But the arguments in his letter are specious at best, and he goes of] on several tangents that make very little sense in the real world where folks are scufflin’ to make ends meet. The Forum Ben Jones I reckon if you have a trust fund or whatever you don’t really have to worry about making the payroll every week. John tells us that this economy is gone and it ain’t coming back. Well, he is right about the first part, but wrong about the second part. Then he condescends to tell us that “unless Americans are truly stupid, they will relearn the old virtues of‘save more and spend less’.” Gee thanks, John. Us great unwashed could sure take a lesson in prudence from those wise words. A grateful nation salutes you. There is a tendency among some folks who have moved here to this little paradise to want to shut it down from the rest of the world or from any kind of change that is not to their liking. John complains about yuppie hardships like all the newspapers being sold out, and lines at the store, and having trouble finding a parking place on weekends. Life is tough, huh? But for the people who sell newspapers, for the folks who run the store with the lines, these are not social inconveniences. These are the moments that mean you might have a little left over when you pay your note. This is the real world. That money goes to the local bank, or to other local stores and services. That income goes around and around in the county. When people drive out to enjoy these hills, they may encroach a bit upon our rural comfort, but it is not always a bad thing. The positives of the tourism business, a low impact for a high dollar, mostly concentrated in just a few months, far outweigh the negatives of its absence. These tourists are not our enemies. They are usually hard working folks who have come out here to briefly enjoy what we are blessed to have everyday. And yes, they leave that filthy lucre behind. Tourism has been going on here and in much bigger ways since before our ’ grandfathers were bom. In 1850, there were almost 10,000 people in this county, with mills, tanneries, factories, taverns and a half dozen fine hotels about. Despite the fact that the roads weren’t paved, and there was no railroad here, Rappahannock was a much busier place back then. That was just a little before my time, though. I remember coming here in the late 1940s and seeing motels, fruit stands, and gift shops all along Highway 211. There are only remnants of that now. When Interstate 66 hooked up with Interstate 81, our old scenic route was bypassed for the quick and easy route to the hills. A lot of the oldtimers can tell you all about that. That, and the loss of so much of our large orchard and other agricultural business, really laid a lick on families out this way. Another factor is the decline in visitation to the Shenandoah National Park and the Skyline Drive. Our national parks in general have suffered from serious budget cuts at the federal level, and the Shenandoah has declined as a result. And though this may please a lot of “not in my backyard” folks, tourism was declining in this area in recent years even before the gas price increases and the economic meltdown that has led to this mini-depression. I’m certainly not saying here that tourism is the sole answer to the economic and tax challenges that our county faces. But it has been, and should continue to be, a vital source of revenue for a place that already depends far too much on property taxes to pay for necessary county services. It must remain an integral component of our comprehensive plan, a plan that aspires to maintain the quality of life that we enjoy here. Nobody is talking about Six Hags over Sperryville here. We’re talking about our local businesses having more business. And that behooves us all. It surprises me that there was also some vociferous opposition to the plan for a citizen’s advisory committee to explore the future of economic development here. Maybe it shouldn’t surprise me since there are alwavs a few folks around Miss Rappahannock fundraiser ‘a huge success’ f I lhe Miss Rappahannock J. pageant is a major fundraising event for the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad. It could not have been such a huge success without the participation of the wonderful children and teens of our community. We thank each and every one who participated; you’re all beautiful young people. I would like to thank the many people who contributed to the pageant’s success, many of whom donated funds to sponsor group categories, gift certificates for door prizes, various items for the silent auction, and baked goods for our bake sale. They include: The Rappahannock National Bank; Pat Whorton -YA Farm Bureau Insurance; Kreyling Construction; Mountainside Physical Therapy; Burgers-n-Things; Shaw’s Services; Piedmont Property; Rosson Troilo; Cathryn Littleton; Robert and Frances Gilmore; Gores Electrical & Plumbing Inc.; Comer Fruits and Crafts; Doug Baumgardner; Natalie Emery; H&R Block; Amy Sloane Timbers; Barbara Adolfi-the House on Water Street; Walmart; the Country Cafe; Ihop; Country Cooking; Hair Cuttery; Jerry’s Subs and Pizza; Red Hot and Blue; Cold Stone Creamery; Petersen’s Jewelers; the Hair Gallery; Applebee’s; Gadino Cellars; McDonald’s; Horse N Hound; McKinney Services; Merchants Tire and Auto; Sensational Haircutters; Page Masters Used Books; China Inn; Central Coffee Roasters; Rudy’s Pizza; The Inn at Little Washington; Dick and Judy Reidinger; Nancy Merrili; Christian Platt; Beech Springs Gift Shop; Beech Springs Fruit Stand; The Stonewall Abbey; Thornton River Grille; Glassworks Gallery; Dodson Brothers Exterminating; Sally Price; Elizabeth Lee; Michelle Burke; Gold’s Gym; 24 ('rows; Jill Fetterman; Pat Giles-Mary Kay consultant; Donahoe’s Florist,; Molly Mother's Day Sale Antiques-Collectables-Estate Fum. Fine Art Sat 10-6 540-675-1900 Sun 11-5 714 Zachary Taylor I Iwy. Flint I lill, VA 22627 MARYLAND j Solomon s Island Area, MD Magical 3BR, Bay Front Home. chesapeakebayrentals.com Pier & Beach 703-623-0463 PENNSYLVANIA tbrahain Umoln's rail lor “A NEt BIRTH OF FREEDOM” happened only til minutes from you. GFTTYSBIRG NATIONAL MILITXRA PARK MUSEUM ANO VISITOR CENTER Iratunttu the lyrloraiu. Him ami Mu\ruiu tipmrarr ■ ~talllr 4 lithnn Ifcr Want juuiliiij: It Hr imln ■ I \n hilt 4Frmhm. Hrtun Ikuart nl« umtH In Huteji Umui ■ ii#4l><Imi( Dima m Ihr lw>* litil lar. Il'fvtokilfiHrfrv tfMarK Wav MTirtivf dnpUo Uw imp \mr lullWrW lwir\ aid mitstu Hr tnmhnn Saltwaal HnOrr W aid Ihr «r»h •prwdkmll iIMUmv TlrkHs w« w.yrih \l>ur«fi<uni|alHin.iir|! F2i:a I |0j taltunwr hit. UtOilwf. ri ires ^ »CITTT3MK» VIRGINIA Allstar Lodging 100+ Vacation Cabin Rentals Luray, 75 mi. fr. No. Va.! 2 for 3 nts @ select cabins! Hot tubs/kit/fp/deck/ Priv 1-10 BRs on Shen Rv/'Mts. Pets OK 1-866-780-7827 www.allstarlodging.com Potomac River, VA, 3BR,Waterview, Pool, Private Beach, Great Rates, + Golf Cart. 703-216-1109 Visit Beautiful Bryce Resort 4-season resort for family furt year-round. Bayse, VA Close, affordable, www.bryceresort.com Visit Historic Alexandria Virginia! Spend the day touring 400 years of history! www.HistoncAlexandna.org WEST VIRGINIA ROMANTIC GETAWAY Qu sue bed. Whirlpool tub. Fireplace. Peace 4 Quiet1 Sleepy Creek Mtn Inn, 877-23S4234 www.eleepycreekmountelnlnn.corn Are they there yet? Call today to advertise your vacation spot. 703-777-1110 Bax 571 209-5191 OaMafiedePtonespapeKcofn Peterson; and Smoothie King and Copy Right Printers. If I have missed anyone, I sincerely apologize. A big thank you is in order for all who attended the pageant and to those who were unable to attend but purchased raffle tickets from our members. We were blessed to have the ladies of the Sperryville Methodist Church, Sue Atkins and Diane Freeman, handle food service for us during the pageant. In addition to serving the food, The Sperryville United Methodist Church members donated funds received from their recent Pickin’ Parties to help purchase the food. I would also like to give thanks to Mary Ann Frazier, Bonnie Sue Baldwin, Danielle Hiserman, Tiffany Keys, and Cynthia Volk for volunteering their time to be room monitors and to everyone who donated baked goods for the bake sale. Our MC’s for the evening are to be commended for a job well done; Dr. Becky Greer and Rev. Jennings Hobson III. Thank you both. The stage decorators, Faye Henry, Megan Perrero, Eddie Henry and Frank Jaskulski, did an outstanding job of decorating. And we also thank Sheriff Connie Smith for donating her time to monitor the pageant. In closing I would like to say that I am so grateful for the dedicated members of SVRS, the citizens of Rappahannock County as well as surrounding counties and all of the area businesses for supporting us in our fundraising efforts, especially in these hard economic times. Deanna Wayland Pageant chairman 'Just Listed '598 Gay Street "Wash ington, va 22747 Living Room Deck & Rearview Kitchen • 3 Bedrooms • 1.5 Bathrooms • Private Yard • Completely Renovated • Oil Heating/CAC • HardWood Floors • Expansive Rear Deck • Fireplaces $395,000 Rappahannock County Privately situated in sought after Town of Washington. “The Academy’' circa 1834 was orginally a 2 room schoolhouse built out of handmade bricks. Later named “Rabbit Gum", this home is inviting and relaxing. Beautiful backyard and vieivs. This home was enlarged in the 1960’s, then renovated in 2001 with updates in 2006 & 2007. Random width pine floors and original window panes in front of this home. Emily Henry Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. 492 Blackwell Road. • Warrenton, VA 20186 Office: 540.341.3528 emily^emily-henrycom www.emily-henry.com who seem to specialize in vociferation. The committee plan is simple and benign. It calls for a volunteer group of citizens to explore ways to strengthen Rappahannock’s economic base. They would, I assume, make a report, perhaps with recommendations. That’s it. Or that would have been it, were it not for a small group of selfappointed watchdogs who started vociferating that this was the path to hell for all of us, and that this had something to do with housing developments and smokestack industries and supporting deadbeats who want to start a business. Or some such. That is called “contempt before investigation.” A community like ours has to have ways to sustain itself for generations, to create opportunities for our children to stay and work here, a way to continue to strengthen our educational facilities, our law enforcement agency, and our emergency sen.'ices. I think it is past time that we all had that discussion. What is wrong with trying to develop and /or attract new businesses that are compatible with the traditions of Rappahannock? What is wrong with a discussion about where we want to go? What is wrong w'ith trying to make our county more prosperous for everyone? I am sure I w ill get some interesting answers to those questions. Because one other remarkable thing about Rappahannock is that it surely has the highest percentage of opinionated citizens per capita than any other county east of the Mississippi. Ask the Arborist By Jamie Wood I.S.A. Certified Arborist Tick Activity Starts Now Ticks are a serious problem in the Landscape, particularly in areas with high populations of deer. The black-legged “deer' tick transmits Lyme disease and peaks in May and June. These tiny ticks are most often found at the edges of woods and fields, although some may be present in garden beds, around shrubs, and along stone walls. Be particularly careful of areas where deer. mice, and chipmunks are active. Ticks are not usually found in lawns. Research has found that ticks are best managed with a program of “barrier tick treatments'. Damminix tubes, and clothing applied repellents. Fencing to exclude deer or applications of deer repellents also are recommended. Bartlett Tree Experts employs the latest tick management techniques to control these disease-infected parasites on your property. Contract your local Bartlett Arborist representative today to find out more about the services we offer to help protect the valuable trees and shrubs on your property. Call me at 1-877-BARTLETT, or email me at jwood@bartiett.com. BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS t: ‘"I"-; ■ Special Welcome to New Businesses at Vint Hill W-HIB'llillSiai ■ . mWwm Live, wort and shop in Fauquier County's master planned 700 acre mixed-use business park with acres of green space. Here is what Vint Hill can offer your business: • Easy access to fnajor business routes • Over 60 neighboring businesses • A variety of real estate purchase and leasing options • Homes, shops, recreation facilities, conference center parks, lakes and trails • World-class planning and sustainable development on 700 acres Call us today, or come by and see for yourself. Vint Hill P«l While Mutating and Safes Sherry Leasing Richard Rem Director 540-347-6965 * www.vinthill.com

Scrabble From Page A1 The modest two-room school turned out some notable graduates, she said in an interview, including Warner himself who worked in the Office of the President and retired under President Reagan. Some went on to become doctors, ministers and officers in the military. The Rev. Anna Allsberry, who gave the invocation - said later that the revival of Scrabble School "just meant everything to me...it was great to see it refinished for a good purpose.” Rev. Allsberry was one of eleven children, 10 of whom went to Scrabble School. She graduated in 1960. Speaking also at the dedication, Stephanie Deutsch - wife of David Deutsch, the grandson of Julius Rosenwald - said that, “the community was always at the heart of the Rosenwald program.” Ms. Deutsch had given a series of lectures on the Rosenwald Schools last summer at the county library. “In 1911 (when Washington and Rosenwald met), there were no schools for African Americans,” said David Deutsch in an interview. “By 1932 there were 5,000 of these schools,” he continued. Deutsch explained that although his grandfather through the Rosenwald Fund put up a lot of money for the schools, he was insistent that the bulk of the fundraising come from the community. In 1921, most of that money - save for $84 - came from the “Negro” community here in Rappahannock, said Warner. This time around it was different, and the whole community pitched in to make her husband’s vision a reality. “What you are doing here is proof of how right they were,” said Stephanie Deutsch referring to the original community effort envisioned by Washington and Rosenwald. The Scrabble School Preservation Foundation eventually raised some $500,000 - including a grant of $200,000 from the National Trust for Historic Preservation - with “donations of all sizes” from community members and local philanthropists, said Amy Silver O’Leary, a grant coordinator who did much of the fund raising for the project. The school was closed in 1967 shortly after segrega Restonheettfty skin end game renewed sense of confidence Fraxal re par treatment—surgery-tike results for the most severe skin carnage. The newest product In the Franet My, Fraxet retpair* treatment is a preemptive stnke against a tacetift The treatment tightens skin and corrects severe damage What it treats: wnnkies. irregular textum, age spots'sunsoots, sun-induced redness. Downtime: Return to routtne actrvtes within a week. $100OFF PHOTO FACIAL FREE C0NSU1MI0N www.glowiTKnasemiedspa.cont The Cancer Center .Kj at Lake Manassas a partnership of Prince William Sc Fauquier Hospitals Offers a Revolutionary New Cancer Treatment ^ KapidArc When you’re fighting cancer, you need someone on your side who will look out for you, so you can take care of the ones you love. The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas is proud to be the first facility in Northern Virginia to use RapidArc™ radiotherapy technology from Varian Medical Systems.This revolutionary breakthrough delivers a tumor-targeting beam with unprecedented speed and precision, in less than two minntps Life is about special moments with the people you love. With our new approach to cancer treatment, you won’t miss a minute. For more information, call The Cancer Center at 703.753.4045 or visit www.cancercenterlm.org The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas 7901 Lake Manassas Drive Gainesville,VA 20155 The Whole VILLAGE CENTER Saturday, May 9 11 am - 2 pm rain or shine 1 FREE TREASURE HUNT Pirates • M oonbounce Balloon Artist • Face Painting Demonstrations • Merchant Sales Food Samples •Sidewalk Sale Warrenton D6cor will host two free seminars: L11 am New Spring Arrivals in Window Fashions 1 pm Fancy Napkin Folds for your Mothers day table) Warrenton D£cor will be collecting canned goods for “Share with a Neighbor" and pet foods to be donated to SPCA Donors will receive a 10% off on their purchases. V TheRappaportCompanies Warrenton Village Center Is at the Intersection of Business Rt 29 and Rt 17. | tion ended with the Civil Rights Act, but not before the school enjoyed a single year of integration when white students were bused to the school from the northern part of the county, according to Lander. Melanie Thornhill Kopjanski was one of those students, and was there for the ribbon cutting. “I loved being at Scrabble School,” said Kopjanski and when RCES opened and she was transfered there, she cried because she wanted to be back at Scrabble School. “There were many white children that last year, but as kids, they didn’t look at the world like that,” said Kopjanski speaking of the briefly integrated school. By 1990 - when Warner decided he wanted to do something about it - the school had deteriorated and had become overgrown with weeds. At one time the school building was used as an animal shelter, and the land was a waste collection site, said Warner. Warner said her husband convinced the Board of Supervisors to move the collection site. In 2003, after Warner had passed, the project was picked up again, this time with the help of Helen Williams (former school superintendent) and Lander, and with the help of the whole community, brought the school back with the spirit of which Washington and Rosenwald had begun almost a century ago. Washington, educated at the Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) was a handsome man with piercing eyes. He was also a shrewd politician and a moving public speaker. In a speech in Atlanta in 1895, he reached out to whites in the south asking them to give blacks a chance to learn and develop separately, to get an education. Rosenwald - introduced to Washington by Paul J. Sachs (of financier Goldman Sachs) - immediately connected with Washington who convinced Rosenwald of the need to address the lack of educational opportunities for black children. In 1912, Rosenwald became a member of the Board of the Tuskegee Institute, and in 1913 - with Custom Construction : ^ from Beginning to End n New Home Construction • Antique Log Cabin & Timberframe Reconstruction I AFTER j • Restorations • Additions • Antique Lumber • Building Stone 10 Antique Log Cabins For Sale and Ready for Reconstruction on Your Lot * BEAVERDAM CUSTOM BUILDERS/ INC. www.beaverdambuilders.com • VA Class A Licensed May is Skin Cancer j Awareness Month I All SUNSCREEN PRODUCTS 20% OFF § MICRODERMABRASION SPECIAL BUY 4, RECEIVE 1 FREE l .. - • --- --- j PLEASE JOIN DR. CABALLERO AT THE FAUQUIER HOSPITAL • ON MAY 27TH AT 7:00 P.M. Where he \mI be a guest lecturer discussing Cancel and the latest treatments f'.V'ioi 8. • Skr> Cancer Sopprrtf, • F-M*f • Thurruge’ • 8ott»* • Jm*aprm'» UteW(Ut • W • Sdeiotfwapy • PI • las* hjr FtetcUon • Medea* fan* • MaDdemtiriHcn warrenton Dermatology 4 Skin Therapy Center - : Cuact*-: « C > A* j facaiYr. Nwm *AC. 540.341.1900 493 BbcWI Rd, VvbTwtai, VA wafTentondermotology com 1 j montjy from Rosenwald - they began establishing what would become known as the. * “Rosenwald Schools” — com- 1 munity schools specifically for the education of blacks. After the ceremony there was food and refreshments in the center. Susanna Spencer, a vol- ' unteer for the Scrabble ' School project, said that they are looking for school alumni who have stories or artifacts that they are willing to share with the Heritage Center. She can be reached at sc2spencer@earthlink.net or by phone at 540-923-4441. Arrest From Page A1 find the bathroom window broken. Several boxes of cigarettes had been taken from the store. Asked if she knew the suspects who also live in Amissville, Whorton said she knew both Robert and Monica. “They come in here a lot*” she said. She also said that all three suspects including Salmon had been in the store the previous evening. Asked if she knew of any gang involvement by Robert Fincham she said, “I just think he’s a good kid hanging out with the wrong people I guess.” About the burglary Whorton said, “I’m just very hurt that he would do that.” She had also seen Salmon twice before in the store prior to the burglary. Whorton said, “It was very hurtful, but I’m glad they’re caught.” David Jenkins - stepfather to Robert “Bobby” and Monica Fincham - said in an interview yesterday he had no idea that “D.J.” as Salmon was known to him and both Bobby and Monica was involved in a gang or wanted for murder. He was here yesterday afternoon around 2 p.m." said Jenkins, but that he told both Bobby and Monica that “D.J.” had to leave. “Bobby and Monica have never been in trouble." said Jenkins and said he had been “totally surprised” by the arrests. Bobby is a senior at Rappahannock High School and Monica stays at the house to help her mother, said Jenkins. Jenkins said that Monica had been “seeing” D.J. for about two weeks. They are currently both in jail still on a $10,000 bond, said Jenkins. Salmon resembled a man caught on State Police video of a traffic stop on the morning of April 28 along Route 211 by Trooper Chris Roop, according to the Sheriff's Office. At the time of Salmon’s arrest yesterday, officials said he was wearing a red T-shirt and had his pants tucked into his sock as did the passenger of the Lincoln Continental who was not charged in that incident. Both of these are indicators of gang involvement, said law enforcement sources. Taken from Hackley’s store were tobacco products but nothing else. Deputy Deavers was assigned the case shortly after 7 a.m., and she and Lt. Welch had the case solved and arrests made by 1:30 p.m., according to Sheriff Connie Smith. The burglary occurred between 9 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday. Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code. Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975 m

EDAC From Page A1 • Nicolas Lapham — Agriculture, Hampton District. Lapham is the owner of The Farm at Sunnyside in Washington. He has served in government as well as for non-profit companies and splits his time between Rappahannock and Washington, D.C. >• Ron Makela - Small Business, Jackson District. Makela, of Amissville, has lived in Rappahannock since 1981 and has a home maintenance business called Yellow Brick Road. His wife, Jan, is a Rappahannock native. • Kevin McCrohan - Academia, Jackson District. McCrohan, who moved to Rappahannock in 2005 but has owned land here for 20 years, is a professor of marketing at George Mason University in Fairfax where lie has taught since 1984. He lives in Amissville. • Cliff Miller - Agriculture, Piedmont District. Cliff Miller’s family has lived in Rappahannock since 1827. Miller is the owner of Mount Vernon Farm in Sperryville and raises grass fed beef and lamp. Much of his land (600 acres) is in conservation easement. • Chris Moyles - Housing, StonewallHawthome District. Moyles is an affordable housing advocate running two community housing non-profit ' corporations. He is a Rappahannock native. • Doug Schiffman - Small Business, Piedmont District. Schiffman, who has resided in the county parttime since 1985, has owned several small businesses. • Bradley Schneider - Small Business, Hampton District. Schneider, originally from Vermont, has a background in environmental engineering and has his own consulting company based in Rappahannock. He fives in Washington. • Gail Swift - Hospitality, Piedmont District. Swift works for the Hilton Hotel Corporation in conference sales. She and her husband recently moved to Spenyville Gilbert From Page A1 stimulus money. “That money,” said Gilbert, “came with strings attached and would have rixfuired businesses to pick up the tab once the federal money ran out.” Gilbert pointed out that he did vote for an extension of unemployment benefits in a separate bill that would not have required permanent changes in unemployment laws. Gilbert’s stance in favor of business is not without its limits, however. In 2007, he voted to more closely monitor and regulate utilities in the state and hints that more legislation may be pending in 2010. He said that there have been “imbalances” in utilities regulation, that “they are, in fact, monopolies,” and that he hits heard about increasing rates from many of his constituents. Gilbert was first elected to the House in 2005 and he acknowledges his focus has been mostly on public safety - he is an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Frederick County - but that going into the next session (should he be re-elected) his focus will be more on accountability and wasteful spending in the state, particularly with the Department of Transportation. This past session he introduced a “Taxpayers Bill of Rights” to index growth in the budget to inflation and population, and a bill to require “zero based budgeting” which would require agencies to start from scratch each year instead of simply adding on a percentage over the previous budget. Both bills, he said, were killed in the Senate. As to his personal side, Gilbert was engaged to be married in Februaiy to Jennifer Wishon, a Washington, D.C. correspondent for Christian Broadcasting Network. Asked if he had any hobbies, Gilbert replied, “I used to like to do a lot of things like hunting and playing golf” but that those have been “sharply curtailed” by politics. “It is purported to be a part-time job,” said Gilbert of the House of Delegates, “but it absolutely is not.” Gilbert is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the Southern Methodist University School of Law. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENEWAL JENKINS MOUNTAIN, MASSIE-EXTON & HAMPTON STOCK FARM AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS In accordance with Section 15.2-4311 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County hereby give notice of their intention to hold a public hearing on Monday, June I, 2009 at 7:00PM at the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia to consider renewing the Jenkins Mountain. Massie-Exton, and Hampton Stock Farm Agricultural and Forestal Districts. The proposed Ordinances for the districts are available for inspection at the County Administration Office, in Washington, Virginia. Monday through Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM. The Rappahannock County Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Committee shall meet on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at 7:00PM at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the proposed Ordinances and Districts, and to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. The Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall consider the matter at their regular meeting of Wednesday, May 20. 2009. at 7:30PM at the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia. All persons interested in these matters are invited to attend and to make comment. r Yatr HomdcMM Cbdu \for Ml your Personal i PrcftssLond | Tax ^ BooU&fuy Nads.,. M. Rita Lazar Certified Public Accountant Castleton,VA 540-937-1775 iltalazar@mrlcpa.biz f American Institute ot Certified Puttie Accountant* Tax PRmHAnoN r* SmAU BuMMNSKS & iMmilHlAl.X Guiuam t & Assis i am i win i Bosim.ss Fokmaika Aimkinting Soytwaki Training DnAiunCiiMRy LuauxMANAOMttn Montmu Ofmaiing S iahmintn & PV-RH WMAM I GHARIS Baiavi Shut & Financial Rmk) Avvivsis Bcxkklhing Assistant* Rank Agujunt Asstsiwi Rank Auduvt Rhunouation Payiwri Pki parxiidn & lvtPI IMIVIMION from Alexandria. Schools’ budget approved There were more questions thrown at schools’ superintendent Dr. Bob Chappell during his regular update at the supervisors’ meeting from Ron Frazier regarding heating and cooling maintenance. Particularly, why had the heating and cooling systems been allowed to decay to such a point that the entire system needed to be replaced. “The problem is, we’ve wasted a lot of money over the years by letting the system go into disrepair,” he said. Moreover, Frazier wanted to know why budgeted amounts for HVAC repair had been decreasing over recent years. “Why would we be spending less on maintenance and let the system go to pieces,” he wanted to know. Frazier’s concerns were carried over to the board’s discussion of the schools’ budget prior to a vote. Frazier wanted to vote by category as this would require the School Board to come back to the BOS if it wanted to move money among categories. His motion was seconded by Roger Welch because he wanted a vote on the motion; not that he agreed. The motion failed 1-4, Frazier voting for. Bryant Lee made the motion to adopt the school budget f $11,602,017 with $8,509,098 in county funds) as a whole. That motion passed 4-1, Frazier voting against. Who do you turn to when you’re facing the toughest challenge in life? “We never imagined we wi mid need K spice ” "Bur we are so thankful y< m were there. Fn xn tire kind voice on the ph< me at 2 am. ti > the nurse whi > heuime like family. y< m were always with us." “You treated my mum with such kindness and respect... warmth and aimpassion...we will never f .never." Hospice of the RapuLm has been a source of compassion, dignity & respect for terminally ill patients and their families in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock Counties for 25 years, including outstanding medical care & emotional, practical & grief support. 540.825.4840 • WW.HOTR.ORG (ALMOST) uauuy always bdiu mere aim no iree luncnes and ne was right. That's why we added “ALMOST". Here is the deal: The U.S. Government wants to give you a $1,500 stimulus check if you buy a qualifying home comfort system. Carrier wants to give you another $1,200 if you make that qualifying system a Carrier system* before May 30. 2009. TIC will throw in their “Sprint Fling Cash Back Bonus" of $350. That's OVER $3,000 being handed to you. Hang on, we know you’re saying “ya. but I have to buy a new qualifying system - that aint free!”. Your right. But check this out. .. TLC Heating and Air wants to give you zero down, zero interest, 12 months no payment financing. That means you get all that money without spending a penny this year - that's ALMOST FREE, isn’t it? NO? Well what if that new system saved you over $2,000 this year (and every year) off your heating and cooling bills? Would that get us closer? A typical 2,500 square foot home outside the beltway with a 12 year old system can save well over that amount every year. Add a few years of savings to those “handouts” and its better than free. Your new system wilt pay for itself 2 or 3 times during its life. ■ US Stimulus Check $1,500 Carrier Rebate $1;200 TIC Spring Fling Cash Back $ 350 Total Stimulus paid to you $3,050 PLUS 0 Down - 0 Interest - 0 payment for 1 year PLUS EnergyStar Estimated annual Electric Savings $2,000 per year or more! all TLC HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING TODAY AT 1-888-HEATING (1-888-432-8464) or 540-347-3024 to schedule a FREE no-obligation evaluation and explanation of how you can get your "Free Lunch" from TLC (don't tell daddy!) Turn to the Experts. *tlc wor\zs> for vu.t\* Heating Air Conditioning ( onimittt'd to Tour ( oinjort www.tlcworksforme.com * Garner Infinityl9 Heat Pump with 58MVC Gas Furnace and GAPA Air Purifier system or equivalent. Not valid with any other offer, © CS Services, L.L.C. Lunch & Dinner Tuesday - Saturday , Brunch on Sunday mmu Iplma/Af zz)i/. * Jj'J A CASUAL, CrJiii?o;r!Az)LL Arttuspusn* r Thornton River Grille Join us for a special Mother's Day Celebmtion buffet featuring; CARVED LOCAL LAMB, CARVED BEEF, SEAFOOD, EGGS AND OMELETTES TO ORDER ...and much more. Reservations Recommended $25 per person children under 12 eat for 1/2 price Outdoor Dining Deck Introducing the opening of the outdoor dining deck at Thornton River Grille. The menu will feature Grilled Burgers and Sandwiches, Salads and Desserts, as well as Pizza and Subs from Rudy’s Pizza. We will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11AM until dark. Opening Day - Sat., May 9th i 540.987,8790 thOrntonrivergrille.com ! 3710 Sperryville wimrwwwtowjiuii w*nacw»>»»ii»i>n .a Pike, Sperryville, VA 22740 '' ■’ " . '■• ‘ • ' ' ' ■■ ■ ■' S • ’ . I .■: .* i- .• >-i -: •. I

Health From Page A1 Then other medicines are needed to deal with side effects, and the list grows, he said. “In Europe, where doctors allow a wider range of test results before prescribing medicines, the outcomes are much better.” McCue cautioned the group. “Don’t throw away your medicines; don't stop taking them,” he said. “But bring them to the doctor and talk about them.” He gave some non-pharmaceutical ideas for maintaining healthy aging. Exercise “Exercise,” he said. “Get .your heart rate up to an appropriate level for you 30 minutes almost every day. You'll feel better, lose weight, and may not need so many medicines." He suggested a target heart rate of your age plus 10 subtracted from 200. As for diet, he joked: “If it tastes good, don’t eat it." Dr. McCue’s suggestions fit the topic of the annual meeting, “Health in Hard Times.” He also discussed the many supplements - some of them very expensive - that elderly people take in the hope of maintaining youth. “Let’s face it,” he said. “No matter what you see on television, you’re not going to be 18 again and in a bathtub with a beautiful woman.” Vitamins After reviewing hundreds of recent studies on popular vitamins and supplements, Dr. McCue found most to be useless in the face of diseases caused by aging. “There’s just no magic bullet,” he said. He did single out two supplements - Vitamin D and fish oil - that objective studies have found protective against a variety of ailments. “Vitamin D used to be supplied by sunshine,” he said. “Now we’re a nation of indoor creatures.” He advised his listeners to leam as much as they can about health for themselves. “There’s a tidal wave of older people on the way,” he said, “and very few physicians who specialize in gerontology or general practice. We will all have to watch out for ourselves and each other.” Happiness “One third thing," he said: “Your happiness really does affect your health.” He cited a study of spouses in long-time relationships that found an enormous spike in the death rate of the surviving spouse within six months of the death of the other. “Make connections,” he said. “Get outside. Find some peace.” Other ideas for the health of Rappahannock’s seniors were presented at the Community Conversation. Elizabeth Lee led stretching and movement exercises and explained the dynamics of sprouting seeds. Susan Seidler of SeniorNavigator demonstrated how to find the information collected in this online resource. “You don’t have to be well-versed in technology to find the information you need,” Seidler said. Two places in Rappahannock County - the library and the Social Services Department - offer trained staff to help with navigating. Those with computers at home can search by subject when looking for health information, search for nearby services by typing in the zip code or county, or answer 12 questions designed to help you find the NETWORK CRASHES? SOFTWARE ERRORS? FREEZES? NEED HELP?? -1 Call today to let us diagnose and fix the problem. :: 24 HR. Emergency Support:: PC Maintenance :: Mthfy Reporting :: Network/Monitoring Alerts:: Spyware Scans/Removal :: Remote Support:: Hardware Upgrades/Replacements DRH Technology Services Your Computer and Network Solutions Provider 800-308-1065 " 540-219-5710 DRKTECHNOLOGY.COM:: SALES@DRHTECHNOLOGY.COM c * *10 £9CComplU Mothers Day at The Ashby Inn & Restaurant... ...a lovely spot tucked away in the heart of Paris, Virginia. Although the restaurant is located a short distance from Washington, DC, it 's ambience is miles away. The Ashby Inn is belcn<ed for the delicious American French cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Laurent Chosset. Chef Chossetsfood has received accolades from many influential patrons and has remained in Zagat Ratings. Our Mother 's Pay brunch has been created with a flair of elegance and expertise. It is a pleasure tofind food as well crafted as this in a country setting with a breathtaking view of the rolling hills. This local treasure should be on your "must see list"for Mother 's Day. Please Caix for Reservations 540 592-3900 This is assigned seating, please view our website www.ashbyinn.com and review our menu for that day and other details! We look forward to serving you at our gracious Inn and Restaurant! May 13th 16:30 pm Greek Wine Dinner Call for Reservation Wonderful Greek Cuisine and Wines. Riffle of afree overnight stay and a free wine membership which entitles you to wine bought retail through the Ashby Inn and Restaurant at wholesale cost. . f ... local programs you need. SeniorNavigator isVa free service offered by a coalition of state and private sponsors, and is found on the worldwide Web at www.seniomavigator.com. Staying healthy More low-cost and ingenious ideas for staying healthy without a lot of money were presented in the informal part of the conversation, led by Aging Together’s partnership director, Sallie Morgan. Some tips from the Community Conversations: • Find a walking path that’s comfortable for you and use it. One older woman uses the track at Rappahannock County High School for regular walks, with special permission from the school. The walking tour through the town of Luray was also recommended, as was the Mt. Marshall fire trail. • Encourage use of local foster homes for seniors who can’t stay in their homes, a program accredited and monitored by Rappahannock Social Services. • Home remedies like chamomile tea for wefik stomachs and aloe for mild bums are time-honored ways to find relief from thcjse minor ailments. • Use resources like the Senior Center or DayBre4k, a day care program for those with dementia, to maintain social connections and st&y active. ; Aging Together is a community partnership working to improve the quality of ljfe for older adults and their families. In Rappahanncjck County, the Eldercare Coalition is sponsoring i a “Caregiving Seining” Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:J10 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall, with demonstrations by skilled caregivers ahd aging advocates. Every ope involved in caregiving • is invited. The Rappahannock Eldercare Coalition meets fin the fourth Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. I*or further information aboiut the Eldercare coalition [or the caregiving seminar, cfdl Sharon Pyne or Amy Kretz at 675-3313. [ TIME'S RUNNING OUT FOR... PROM! DRESSES & TUXES rnr ALL DRESSES ON SALE MfeAJUCMtKWOM ALL TUXEDO RENTALS ! *»<*«Aa*ocaL«c»« | 251 W. LEE HWY., WARRENTON, VA I 540.347.5126 I FORMALAFFAIR.US GRADUATE IN STYLE GRADUATION DRESSES HAVE ARRI IVEtj Warren Memorial Hospital WELCOMES Dr. Pegis completed his residency in family medicine at St John's Mercy Medical Center in St Louis, and is a graduate of St. Louis University School of Medicine. He is board-certified in family medicine Call 636-7000 to schedule an appointment. WvMmyHmatth When you look at your retirement funds and “wet your pants". This is not the definition found in your Webster, but it's The Reality. A Full Service Financial Planning / Investment Advisors Rim Offering • Tax Planning • Asset Management • Mutual Funds • 401(k)s • 403(b)s • Hntluvers • lAiision Planning • Manag'd Accounts • Municipal Bonds • Corporate Bonds • Variable Annuities • Fixed Annuities • Ltfe Insurant? • lnn(( Term Care Insurance • Hnandal Planning • Estate Planning This Month's Workshops held at The American Taproom in Gainesville, VA Call 800.790.4043 to Reserve Your Seating NOCOST, NO OBLIGATION GONSUl JAflONS AVAILABLE UPON IU«OFSTS ■ Get a 2nd Opinion on what you m doing nuw t> acuw you BfeMyte boa, nut itonry • suargn designed to v«ul N$O^^ObU^atimConiuitmtkom . ^ AmOaHe Upon Request / . A. >540-347-2125 firm thm ffrjprm u tu/Hunui n GREGORY BODOH fc.ASSaBATfejj.Ul IW*»’oi* CtlATI F I ■> /»»« >.,* » F « i l,|i ii Wjk M & 4ft:

RCHS Sports Schedule Week op May 7-May 15 • May 7 - TBA VMSC Soccer Final (Girls); 4 p.m., JP Softball at Marshall Middle School • May 8 - 5 p.m., JV Softball at Clarke County High School; 5:30 p.m., JV Soccer (Boys) followed by Varsity at Clarke County High School; 7 p.m., Varsity Soccer (Girls) HOME VS. Clarke County High School; 7:00 Varsity Softball / Baseball HOME VS. Clarke County High School • May 11 - 3:30 p.m., JV Softball followed by Varsity at George Mason High School • May 12 - 5:30 p.m., JV Soccer (Boys) followed by Varsity HOME VS. Strasburg High School; 7 p.m. Varsity Soccer (Girls) at Strasburg High School; 7 p.m., Varsity Softball / Baseball at Strasburg High School; 7 p.m., JV Softball HOME VS. Strasburg High School • May 13-3 p.m., District Track Meet at Manassas Park • May 15 - Times and locations TBA Bull Run District Quarter Finals in Baseball, Softball, & Soccer. MORE NEWS ^ ONLINE..., ^ RappNevvs.com RCHS Sports Results Week of April 27 Varsity Softball - Defeated by Madison County High School 13- 2. Coach Jamie Harris reports: “We defeated George Mason 8-3 Friday night. The Lady Panthers were led defensively by Megan Early who pitched a complete game 6 hitter with 8 strikeouts. Also, the Panther defense brought their A game as they turned an outstanding double play and committed only 1 error in the field. At the plate Early had a double and a single and scored 2 runs. Lauren Settle also had 2 base hits and 2 RBI’s. Rappahannock improves to 4-9 overall, and 1-5 in the Bull Run standings. The Panthers have a crucial stretch of games in the next 2 weeks with Manassas Park, Clarke County, George Mason, and Strasburg. If the team can win 3 of the next 4, they will tie for the #4 seed in the district.” JV Softball - Defeated Madison County High School 17-4 JP Softball - Coach Robbie Thornhill reports: “The JP girls softball team swept two games from Auburn Middle School on April 27. The first game was a well played game with the Panthers coming out on top with a 5-3 victory. The second game saw the Panthers jump out to a 4-0 early lead, and they held on for a 6-3 win. Jessica Shaw pitched five strong innings in both games and recorded both wins. Jessica gave up 3 hits and struck out 6 in the first game. In the second game Jessica scattered 6 hits and struck out 7 batters. The offensive star was Shelby Thornhill who was 2 for 3 with a home Piedmont Internal Medicine 'Doctors for Adults' Sunday, May 17 Drawings at 3pm, 6pm & 9pm 1st * $25,000 or 2009 Cadillac CTS 2nd - $10,000 3rd - $3,000 4th - $2,000 5th - $2,000 Players'Cboice' members receive one (1) entry for every $ 10 in carded slot play Earn entries today1 Activate yotn entries by inviting your Players'C hoice'card in any slot machine • 3pm drawing 1?pn» 3pm • hprirdfawing 3pm 6pm • 9pm drawing 6pm-9pni THE NEXT DRAWING IS JUNE 28! CtlfMfS Town SPACES <5 SLOTS' Route 340. Charles Town, WV 25414 • 1-800 795-7001 www.charlestownraces.com See Players f he**' center for details. Must be present to win. GAMHi TOO MUCH? for freeConMerAwl Help tall-1 800 GAMDUR m Wen Vm|*>m <* I 800 &2-47W outs*!* West run in the first game and one for two with another home run in the second game. The JP softball record stands at 4 wins and 1 loss.” JP Soccer (Girls) -Defeated by Wakefield Country Day School 2-1. Varsity Baseball - Defeated by Fresta Valley 7-6; defeated by Madison (no score report) Varsity Soccer (Girls) - Defeated by Clarke County 8 - 0; defeated by Madison (no score report) . Varsity Soccer (Boys) - Tied Madison County High School 1- 1 JV Soccer (Boys) - Defeated by Madison 1-0 Track - Results are not available for the George Mason meet. In the meet VS Madison Jeremy Diley’s first place in the discus was inadvertently omitted from last week’s report. CFC Farm & Home Center Premium feed... manufactured locally and ss much morel Treat Mom right! Get Mom some great gifts from CFC that won’t break the bank! Lawn Furniture 20% OFF! F tztjfr* X ytcnc Corinthian Bells t Wind Chimes rolled rlmfs v- SMnuj Irtm_ P’ ’rfw’n • Yraefftljift w MassareUi Statuary Culpeper 540-825-2200 Marshall 540-364-1533 Rappahannock 15% off L>rrlJ” k Wtaiinq axjtil %" KS9 O^o! «ahs x 9m- fiappatofriQeli *09* U’?,4»!3 !0 r-«3C* fTKfCiMWfeW www cicfarrohom*.com Morrisville 540-439-3254 Warrenton " 540 347-7100 \ ■■ Caroline 804-448-0266 Do you nee^ space in your garage to park? CCE232I <X Here is the Solution! apitol beds .Com Now Available Rent Do Own No Credit Check! Spring Sale! 10% Off All Products! | Remodeling? Rew Construction/ ; Have Quests coming for an Event? i . Do you need temporary on-site storage? : ' Rent a Portable Storage Linitl | 5 Reasons Why Capitol Sheds is the Largest Independent Storage Shed Dealer in Virginia 1. The Best Customer Service 2. HI Year Warrants on Storage Sheds V Free Delivery and Set-1 p ('lost < ases) 4. Ness Statc-<>f- Dm*-Art Moisture Resistant Flooring 5. l argest Inventors Anywhere For Fast Delivers Springtime is here now! Your kids need a place to play! Visit a location near You Or visit us at www.CapitolSheds.com. Buildings for Every Season Solutions That Meet Your Needs Sheds Gazebos Playhouses Swing Sets Horse Barns ❖ Pool Houses ❖ Back Yard Offices ❖ Temporary Rental ❖ Rent to Own ❖ Custom Solutions Culpeper Location 1930G Germanna IH»y * 5tevensb<jfq VA 22741 540-399-9001 Warrenton Location A2H0 l4*f- ftv) flrut to .Jam min Joes Wnrmttim. VA 20187 540-341-8427 You Won't Find a Better Built Building at a Lower Price! All Your Remodeling Needs* Kitchens • Bathrooms • windows • Siding Basements • Decks • Roofing • Flooring We Provide and install a variety of Countertop surfaces Granite • Silestone • Zodiac Corian • EOS • Laminate www.blackwoodkitchenandbath.com 540.351.0600 86 W. Shirley Ave, Warrenton, VA •1st or Licensed • insured • Bonded

au/a. iliypi aLlum SAVE SMART THIS SPRING! We stand by our FACTORY GUARANTEE that you will SAVE30% ON YOUR ENERGY BILLS!!! (Regency windows Only) WHYPAUL HENRY'S? We at Paul Henry's Wuuiow Installation can cut your energy cost by at least 30% by replacing those old windows and doors. All our products exceed the Energy Star appromL We offer only the highest quality, energy efficient windows, doors and siding with unsurpassed professional installation Paul Henry personally guarantees lOff'/b satisfaction uith every job. WE SELL ENERGY STAR New Financing! Buy Now...No Payments until 2010! WINDOWS SIDING ROOFING GUTTERS DOORS ftUL WINDOW INSTALLATION Family Owned & Operated WINDOWS SIDING ROOFING GUTTERS DOORS A. Lk ifcV*'* 4 A (Warrenton) g^rnVr crcvim jy if i^Ws i' * “* ITS51 m rCl rKw $49^ EVERY REPAIR, EVERY TIME SYSTEMS £• 1500 TAX CREDIT WHEN YOU REPLACE YOUR EXISTING A/C, HEATING UNIT "Applitt to s/ilems that meet a exceed gewernment efficiency standardi , Mom Or Out fiVitorn* \tnnnnrfl* (Arinin rfKtriHvwit annlu C iR en>tf ine nrtuwrw Sep**** IP

Classifieds/B7-8 Countryside Section B May 7, 2009 www.rappnews.com “Warm Light’ Sydney Hall, 16"x 12,” oil on canvas ‘Mom’s Priceless Porcelain' Teresa Duke Dunnigan, 11”x 14," oil on canvas Caulheld Gallery presents exhibit of color and light By Cory Caulfield Special to the Rappahannock News Caulfield Gallery is hosting an exhibition titled, “Joie de Vivre: A Celebration of Color and Light" from May 7 to June 8. An opening artists’ reception will be held Saturday, May 9 from 3-7 p.m. at the gallery on Middle Street in Washington. The public is invited to meet the artists and enjoy refreshments. The show is a large collection of new paintings by artists Teresa Duke Dunnigan, Sydney Hall and David Williams. Teresa Duke Dunnigan Dunnigan was bom in Washington, D.C. The daughter of tw o physicians, she spent much of her childhood painting alongside her mother, who is also a talented watercolorist. In 1987, the artist moved to Warrenton while pursuing her Master of Fine Arts degree at George Washington University under the tutelage of William Woodward. After graduation, she spent several years living and work ing in scenic Rappahannock . County. In 1992, Dunnigan moved to Northern New Mexico in order to paint the brilliant light and saturated colors of the high desert. While there she studied with the painter Wolf Kahn at the Santa Fe Institute of • Art. Since returning to Virginia in 1994, Dunnigan can be found out and around the countryside of Rappahannock painting en plein air. “I am primarily a colorist and whether the subject is a landscape or still life, color is the first element to which I respond,” said Dunnigan. “Working out-of-doors “en plein air” is what I love best,” she said. “In fact, the ability to be in a particular place at a particular time, and respond in an immediate and very direct way is what is most satisfying to me as a painter. Light- how it creates color and thus form- is what fascinates me technically. Transposing my emotional response, via these elements, onto canvas is at the heart of my work.” See GALLERY, Page B4 ‘American Barn’ David Williams, 9" x 12," oil on canvas North Sea Gas trio to play Scottish music at Theatre By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News Folk music from Scotland will come to the Theatre at Washington, Virginia, on Saturday, May 16 when the lively trio known as North Sea Gas plays at 8 p.m. Dave Gilfillan, Ronnie MacDonald and Grant Simpson, who make up North Sea Gas, play the traditional Scottish music on guitar, banjo, mandola, bodhran, bouzouki and fiddle - and they sing solo and in harmony. Together they entertain with songs, new and old, great instrumentals, history and more. Their approach is professional, their arrangements thoughtful. 'fhe trio is clearly appreciated on its home turf, back in Scotland, as it is on its international travels. The Edinburgh Guide notes that the group has “a depth and range of musical skill and a richness of sound that is hard to match;” Rock’N’Reel calls it, “One of ■ Photo courtesy Wendy Weinberg North S?a Gas trio ^ Scotland’s most popular ballad and folk groups;" and the Edinburgh Evening News describes the group as “hugely entertaining." Dave Gilfillan is the founding member of North Sea Gas, a group that has been around for nearly three decades. He has built up a reputation for rousing singalong vocals and heartfelt ballads. Add to that a See THEATRE, Page B3 Friday Night at the Movies: ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ By Margaret Brown Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community (RAAC) will show the Oscar award-winning Best Picture,“Slumdog Millionaire,"on May 15 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street. The film, which won eight Oscars including Best Director (Danny Boyle), is rated R and runs for 120 minutes. This will be RAAC's last movie of the season. The next season begins in September. Admission is $6. A Mumbai teen w ho grew up in the slums, becomes See MOVIE, Page B3

The Rapp Happenings section lists eients sponsored by non-profit groups only. Etents must be received by 3 p.m. on Monday in order to be included in the next edition. Email Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers.co m. Include name and phone number for information. All others seeking to advertise an event may contact Mane Rossi, mrossit&timespapers. com, or '540> 351-1165. Applications Rapidan Better Housing is accepting applications for housing repair assistance to include first time wells and dratnftelds. Homeowners must be low-income and irve full time in their home and be able to get a Rappahannock County Health Department permit. Please call Janet at (540) 948-3274 and ask for an application for the Indoor Plumbing Repair Program. Seeking contestants Rappahannock County 4th of July committee s seeking contestants to compete for the titles of Mr and Miss Rappahannocx County 4th of July. Seeking male or femaie contestants between the ages of 2-18. For more information call Micheite Jenkins at 540987-9440. Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is seeking young ladies (ages 1-21) and young men (ages 1-8) to participate m its annual carnival. Contestants will be selling raffle tickets on a 2009 Chevy Colorado pickup truck. For more information call Karen Williams at 540-635-4673. Yard sale Pint Hid Volunteer Fire Department is accepting donations of unwanted yard sale items. If you have items you wish to donate for a future yard sale.please contact Bruce Williams at 540-6354673 or Bill Jarrett at 540-6751000 or call the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department at 540-675-3286 and leave a message. Thursday, May 7 • Performances of “Snoopy?’. based on the comic stnp "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz. Hearthstone School, Sperryville at 1 p.m., Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. Suggested donation: Children and seniors $4. adults $8. For more information, please call 540-9879212. Friday, May 8 • Caregivers Seminar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washington Fire Hall. Equipment available to care fa someone at home. Speakers indude 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. • A Comedy, "The Duck Vacations,' about two old geezers on a park bench talking about the meaning of life will be presented at 8 p.m., also on May 9 at RAAC Community Theatre. For reservations, call (540) 5221721 or email bsmah@ stoneledge.net Saturday, May 9 • Plants, seeds swap 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.. The Link, Sperryville. This is an opportunity for gardeners to get together, meet their counterparts, and swap plants, seeds and gardening ideas. No charge. Bring something to swap - even a 4 l A Mother’s Love There is no emotion comparable to a new mother's as she marvels at miniature perfection and is entranced by shining eyes and tiny toes. If there is imperfection, her love is constant still, for this is her child. Cod's love is like a mother's love. He loves us always, even when we are unlovable, because it is His nature to love and we are His children. Vi others never cease to be mothers, but babies do grow up...and confused. W hen we are too big to be cradled by our mothers. God is the answ er: we can be enfolded in His arms. Thank God for mothers. Thank God for His eternal love for us. His children. '.ft ***■ • *~*trar- .-v< '* if cur* EARLY S CARPET, INC Residential • Commercial 937-5500 1-800-870-9098 Highway Rt. 211 West Arrtssville. Va (Zountry &xfa. The Famil) ReMauram }&*- A Mam Street PO Box 476 Uastnnftan. Vi 27’4? 540-675-1066 Excellent Fnctd as Affordable Pnce* Da>w! Huff Owner Vfon Sat $ to 8 pm Sundav a da> of re-a 'To even thing tkert is a season, and a lime to every purpose under the heaven'7 •Ecclesiastes 3:1 Loving Arms Assisted Living Shelly Cook-Knighting, RJJ Administrator Owner U3 let Burkt Rd_ Front RovaL VA 2243* Pbooe: .544,435-^23 Fu:(54li 422-2*5 W.C. Thompson Funeral Home 503’? North Main Si..- Culpeper, Virginia 540-825-6700 John Hamilton lightning Rod Systems 703-335-9501 • 540-439-6350 » hamitu>nUghsmngrodsysltms.cvm Qy Licensed A Insured — ( 0 allstarseptic com c High quality meduul care and emotional, social and spiritual support. lor patinas with a life expectancy of six months tn less, regardless of then ability to pay 540.825.4840 • www.hotr.org be included as a sponsor 1-800-293-4709 tool. We especially welcome beginning gardeners. Expert gardener Rob Burnett, aka the Edible Gardener, and Master Gardeners Sally and Jack Price will answer your gardening questions. For questions about the event contact Ellen Berg, Publicity Coordinator, at 987-8248 or piarrtarowpublicity@hotmail.com. • Rain barrel workshop by the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District in Culpeper County, 10 am. The barrels are $60 for one and $100 for two (this includes hardware). Reservations are required. To register, call Stephanie DeNtcoia at 540825-8591 or send an email to Stephanie.DeNicola@va.nacd net.net. • Vaccinations available for cats and dogs from any county at Rabies Vaccination Clinic, sponsored by the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL), Amissville, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $10 per animal - dogs and cats. Pets must be at least four months old. All proceeds go to RAWL. Donated to RAWL by Drs. Rene? & John Nolan. For more information call 540-937-3336 or visit http://www.rawidogs.org • Pickin Party, Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m., last one for the season. Show support to a great family outing. Food, dnnks, and homemade desserts sold by the auxiliary ladies. For event information, call Michelle Jenkins at 540-9879440. For band sign up, call Donna Yowell at 540-987-9120. • Relay For Life , sponsored by the American Cancer Society, also on Sunday, May 10. at Rappahannock County Elementary School, to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those lost to cancer and fight back against the disease. Ceremonies begin at 4 p.m. on May 9 and conclude around 8 a.m. on May 10. Monday, May 11 • Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) is making its monthly trip to Harrisonburg for the low-cost spay/neuter clinic. Cost is $50 for felines (male or female), and $70 for canines (male or female) except $90 for canines weighing 55 pounds or more. Other sen/ices are available. Call RAWL to preregister at 540-937-3283, 7:30 a.m., to 1 p.m. Re Forest Grove Church is collecting both new and used shoes for SOLES 4 SOULS which facilitates the donation of shoes to aiji the hurting people worldwide. You can drop your donations off at: Forest Grove Church, Area Churches Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday Contemporary Services 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Traditional Services 11 a.m. Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Church Pastor: John W. Lines Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. f Worship Services 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 730 p.m. Amissville Baptist f 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. Thursday: Bell Choir 7:00 p.m. 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 Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. : ^ Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday : Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman 11 • .1-^. V Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. C ■>?.« Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 730 p.m. * • , ••• W.-, ■' V. . Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint Hill UMC - Sunday Worship at 8:45 a.m., Children’s Church during the 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. I Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. Amiss ville 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. : f: . 4 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 an First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 am !* Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev Jennings W. Hobson ill Sunday: Holy Eucharist 18 a.m. # Morning Prayer II 9 15 a.m. ;* Sunday School 10 a.m. ||f|£ Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev Phillip Bailey , » Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11a.m. Sunday Eventng:Adult study 6:30 p.m Wednesday: Kids' Bible Club 3:45 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. p. w Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Rev Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Gld 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. ML 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 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 730 p.m. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Homer E. Jones Sunday: Sunday School 930 a m. Worship: 11.00 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 • The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Biodiversity Task Force offers educational programs and citizen-science volunteering opportunities related to preserving the biodiversity of native plants and animals at the Rappahannock County Library at 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.RLEP.org or contact Pam Owen at biodiversity® RLEP.org or (540) 317-1499. • Board meeting of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging (RRCSB-AAA) 1 p.m., at its office at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Alisa Decatur at 540-825-3100. ext. 3146 or TTY 540-825-7391. Thursday, May 14 • Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) meeting 7 p.m., Rappahannock County Library. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact William B. Hill at 540-987-7256. 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 540-987-9118 or rcca1@ earthlink.net for tickets. Sunday, May 17 • Open House at Belle Meade Day Camp, Sperryville, 1-3 p.m. Camp has five two-week sessions for boys and girls ages 6-13 from June 15 to August 21. Transportation is provided from Amissville, Washington, Sperryville, Madison. Culpeper. Belle Meade Swim Camp for children ages 4-7 has three oneweek sessions from June 1 to June T9. For more information visit www.bellemeade. net-camp or call Susan Hoffman 540-987-9748. Tuesday, May 19 • Meeting by Rappahannock Republican Committee, 7 p.m., Rappahannock County Library, Washington. The speaker will be announced at a later date. For information contact Terry Dixon via email terry.cSxon@gmail.com Wednesday, May 20 • Orchard meeting by Rappahannock Extension Office atSunnyside Organic Orchard, Washington. Meet at orchard 11 a.m. for tour; discussion of orchard management practices; bring bag lunch. Call 540-675-3619. • Synergy Belly Dance classes. Mountainside Physical Therapy, Washington. Classes are 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. with founder Charmaine Lee, starting with an introductory class for all levels. The next two classes. May 27 and June 3 are beginner classes, and the last two June 10 and 17 are intermediate classes. The series is $55, $13 for drop-ins, $10 students. Call 540-987-8696 or http://www.synergydance.com for more information. • Rappahannock Free Clinic is open at county health department, Main Street, Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic, 540-347-0394. Thursday, May 21 • Formation meeting for Rappahannock Choir, Rappahannock County Library. Washington, 7-9 p.m. All are welcome whether you’ve been told you can sing or not. Purpose is to sing and have fun. For questions or more information call Bemi at 675-1900. Wednesday, May 27-30 • Carnival, Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department, Wednesday, kids' night, Thursday, box dinner, Friday, parade, 7 p.m. Rides, games and food each night. For more information call Bob Biddle at 540-987-3342. Saturday, May 30 • 2nd Regional Bowt-ForSeniors, Mountain Run Bowling Center, Culpeper Town Mall, 12 noon - 4 p.m. The Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board/Area Agency on Aging provides services to over 700 seniors in five-county area. For questions call Judy Seale at 540-825-3100. extension 3013, or Lola Walker at 540825-extension 3358. Saturday, June 20 • Expo - Fourth Annual Piedmont Alternative Energy, See EVENTS, Page B5 eligious Notes 258 Forest Grove Rd., Amissville. F. T. Baptist Church is having a Mother’s Day covered-dish breakfast on Sunday, May 10 at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome. The church is hosting a prayer hour starting May 14, every Thursday, from 7-8 p.m. For more information call Melony at 540-923-4413. The Amissville United Methodist Women will hold their annual indoor-outdoor yard sale rain or shine on Friday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday, May 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale is known for its large inventory and low prices. Hot dogs and drinks will be available. All proceeds go towards missions. There will be an allmusical program at F. T. Baptist Church on Slate Mills Road, Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m. This will be an eclectic program with both classical and contemporary music performed on the pipe organ by guest organist, Dennis Stevens. The program also will include country gospel vocalists and a performance on the hammered dulcimer. There is no charge for this program and light refreshments will be served afterward. Flint Hill Pentecostal Church, Aileen Road, Flint Hill, will host a Hymn Sing on Saturday, May 23 at 7 p.m. Call 540636-2497 for more information. Meetings & Notices • On Thursday, May 7 the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. • On Tuesday, May 12 the Rappahannock County School Board will meet at 7 p.m. closed session and at 7:3Q p.m. public session at the RCHS band room. • The Washington Town Council will hold its monthly meeting at Town Hall at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13. Highlights from the agenda include: a hearing on sewer assessment appeals: a public hearing on the FY2009-2010 budget, wastewater, sewer assessment, and easement; tree in memory of Claudia Mitchell; hiring of a grant writer; appointment of a Planning Commissioner, and a Town Hall use application by a film producer. • The Town of Washington is seeking letters of interest from residents who wish to be considered for nomination to the Planning Commission. Letters of interest must be received by close of business on Monday, May, 11 and will be accepted at Town Hall, 485 Gay St., Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m., to 2:30 p.m., or faxed to 540-675-1742, or mailed to P.O. Box 7. Washington, VA, 22747.

Celebration of Claudia Mitchell’s life There will be a celebration in memory of Claudia Mitchell and in honor of her many contributions to the Rappahannock County community on Saturday. May 9 at 3 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. An outdoor social hour will follow on the lawn adjoining The Theatre, at 4 p.m. A brief prayer service will be held on Red Oak Mountain at 5:30 p.m. for Claudia who died on Feb. 23. Claudia was named the Rappahannock News' 2008 Citizen of the Year. Theatre From Page B1 sense of on-stage and tongue-in-cheek humor and soon you’ll see why Gilfillan’s music has taken him all over the world. Ronnie MacDonald, or ‘Mac” to all who know him, was a member of North Sea Gas in the early days. He left for awhile to follow his own career, which took him to Australia for 12 years, as a founding member of the Celtic City Sons. MacDonald has a great love of Scottish folk music, not to mention a fine sense of humor. Grant Simpson is a professional musician who has been playing the fiddle since the age of 6. At 12, he became a member of the Elgin Strathspey and Reel Society and has recorded a CD with that group. Grant Movie From Page B1 a contestant on the Indian version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees. When the show breaks for the night he is arrested under suspicion of cheating, and while being interrogated events from his life history are shown which explain why he knows the answers. But one question remains a mystery: what is this young man with no apparent desire for riches really doing i-1 Inspiring Jlwiujiits by Randy Minter “GREEN"FUNERALS It should come as little surprise that so-called "green" funerals are gamering interest as an outgrowth of the current interest in eco-consciousness. To this end. consumers are seeking out practices and materials that are environmentally friendly. A natural burial is likely to include a natural setting and a deceased's body with no embalming or embalming with formaldehyde-free products. The choice of biodegradable clothing and shroud or casket composed entirely of natural materials is also in keeping w ith the desire for the body to be entirely in sync w ith its new surroundings. In a natural setting, bodies are also interred without traditional headstones. Instead, trees or flat markers may serve as grave markers. Should a “green” approach he your desire, we will honor vour w ishes At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, our experienced and compassionate staff is here to assure that your requests are fulfilled. We are here for you. 24 hours a day at (540 ) 347-3431. You will be treated with the utmost respect and understanding. You are invited to visit our facility at 233 Broadview Ave.. Wanrenton, We are here far you. "Sir* f every death diminishes us a little, we grieve - not so nun h for the ileath as for ourselves " -Lynn Caine has also recorded with the Scottish band “Jacobs Pillow" and with Scottish singer/song-writer Martin Boland, and regularly leads music sessions throughout Scotland. North Sea Gas has recorded and' released a number of CDs, the most recent being “Rosslyn.” One reviewer of that CD commented, “North Sea Gas comes not to dazzle you with hot licks and shocking 21stcentury arrangements. It’s here to deliver some very fine, mostly been-around songs . . . and instrumentals in an attractively straightforward stringband approach. Tickets for the concert are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Seating is reserved. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s schedule, phone <540> 675-1253 or email: TheatreVA@ aol.com. on the game show? For a review of the film visit RAAC's Web site: www.raac.org. J Our people make the difference. With over 90 years of experience, our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the program for your needs. 541KM7-3344 i 800-559-1016 ra 8 www lannCreditOft’i rginus.com ♦Farm Credit CounUr MorlgagesK' Sum ii H*H Loan 0(tce< sMy#a#tttcom Manny Sihubel loan Officer & RAPPAHANNOC K RENTALS Lee Highway Sperry \ iLii. I hi< two stop, 1 ami t liniNC. built in Il>.v. features living room, loft of hee area, dining room, kitchen, one full hath, and two bedroom* Includes a vvashej and drver t 'omcust table ;ind Ycri/on DSL are available but not included SXUt month Thinking of renting your fntpert}'.' Inquire about our rental and erty tnanagenu-rU services. Farm o\ Blavlkdam Creek, FT V alley I njo\ panoramic \ tews of the Bite Ridge from a high knoll i'll Rm loan Mountain 1 his 27acre property lias numcnxis great building sites anti tins of potential 1 he land is about 1 2 open [jasturc and the balance is a forest of evergreens anti dogwoods. jJ^OUO R(kk Mills Rovn, Castutos \ nu^Knl reLi$>e Inm at) lilt 7 jLit> with Inmtatjr 4,1 the ('ovington Ri\er and a teauSfully sued home above the over Wonderful open Hue (fan, screened pirch, two pm ate tvdruxn vvrng> with adikuonal guest spaa- in the ImidKvl Ixi'oriMit S4nn(IIO Lfi Hk.HWAY, SPERKYA ILL£ This \rts and' 'rails *t\le home just west of Spermille is ideal lor an antique store. restaurant 01 professional office I'he 4 hdr. 2hih home (vis been completely re modeled and leatuns hardwood floors. goumiet latch en and large deck over the 1 homton River S44*4.0fHi trrr W.vlnit Bk vnch Lane, Hivn.v This newer hr*)*- has an okl hrxise fed with its traAtHxul design, wrap arrxnxi pcxch, nxul rod and heklsfcme lire place The spacKXK Ixxne has A Kir , 4 hth large nxxivand plenty d spaiv lit even we.' 2T pnvaie acres with line view sand ii|nxi K.iinutunis vh Ki\ cr inxHage SfsW.tMl 16.25 Acres Beautiful Sperryville parcel with mature trees, old stonewall, springs- stream and mountain views. Several choice new home sites to build upon Private yet convenient $239,900 Designed to Embrace Nature 3BR contemporary home with Elevator, soaring 3-story brick fireplace, darkroom, entertainment deck Finest craftsmanship & amenities throughout Huge 3-car garage and workshop Separate 2-ievet guesthouse. Bryce Resort at its best1 $615 000 Perfect Farm House Expanded and restored 1910 farm house in idyllic private setting. Bright w/large windows. Gracious open living room & sitting room can accommodate a crowd Separate formal dining room Library could be BR3 Two wrap porches qqq Helping the World's Nicest People Buy or Sell Their Special Country Place 'country places' V REALTY ,_l Denise Chandler, Broker 257 Gay St. Washington, VA I www.countryplacesva.com 0*:ce- 540-675-1200 Co! 540-522-0188 ^ [g Obituaries Eleanor Leake Wharton Eleanor Leake Wharton, 73 of Locust Grove, formerly of Rappahannock County passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. She was bom April 13, 1936 in Rappahannock County to the late James Preston Leake and Mamie B. Leake. Mffe. Wharton loved life and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, George T. Wharton and her brother, Maury H. Browning. Mrs. Wharton is survived bv four children. Tommy Wharton and his wife, Bonnie of Castleton. Connie Wharton of Locust Grove. Greg Wharton and his wife, Ginnv of Castleton and Robin Whalen and her husband, Michael of Locust Grove. Additional survivors include her brother, James P. Leake of Sperryville, five grandchildren, Brian Wharton, Greg Wharton, II, Austin Wharton, Nicole Whalen. Emily Whalen, and four great grandchildren, Karley, Sydney, Chase and Olivia Wharton. A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 2,2009 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel. 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper with Pastor Dallas Smith officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Brown. Bnan Wharton. Daren Leake, Greg Wharton, II, John H. Woodward and Mark Hagen. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1747. Culpeper. VA 22701 &/or Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, P.O. Box 78, Boston, VA 22713. An online guestbook is available at www foundandsons.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. Geneva Taylor Jenkins April 24, 1930 ■ May 4, 2009 Geneva Taylor Jenkins, 79, of Reva died on Monday. May 04, 2009 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. She was bom on April 24, 1930 in Stanley, YA to the late Cecil and Tilda Taylor. Geneva worked at Cold Storage in Rappahannock for 11 years. She loved working with flowers, spending time with family and playing with great grandkids. Outdoors is where she loved to be. She always loved cooking and her dog. Poochie. She is survived by her children. Dee Dee Morgan and her husband, Curtis of Madison. Carroll "J R." Jenkins of Culpeper, James “Dickie" Jenkins and his wife, Cindy of Castleton, Henry “Donnie" Jenkins and his wife, Debbie of Madison and Sharon “Sissy" Jenkins and her husband, Raymond of Reva. Additional survivors include her grandchildren, Mike Creel. Dwayne Wharton. Christy Preston. Amy Hawley, Phillip Wharton, Stacy Dodson, Danny Morgan, Timmy Wharton, Angie Geer and 1) J Jenkins, her great grandchildren, Michael Fincham, Bubba Wharton. Kaitlyn Hawley, Destiny Myers, hi Wayne Wharton. Brandon Morgan, Dustin Cone, Noah Wharton, Haylee Morgan, Brooke Wharton, Elizabeth Dodson, Jeremiah Wharton, Austin Greer. Dylan Pelkey, Maeleigh Dodson, Emma Geer, Bryant Wharton and Shawn Wayne, her brothers, Richard Taylor of TN, Roger Taylor of Madison, Pete Taylor of Luray and Elwood Taylor of Wheaton. MD and her sisters, Fran Taylor of Frederick, MD and Betty White of Windfer. MD In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Davis Jenkins, three children, Joyce Wharton, Ronnie “Bootie" Jenkins, and I run “Pookie" Jenkins, one grandchild, Davis “J J" Jenkins and seven brothers, Cecil, Ronald, Alfred, Woody. Reubin, Bobby and Jimmy Taylor. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 7, 2009 from 7 pm to 9 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, YA 22701. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 8, 2009 at 2 p m at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ray Mullins and Rev John Burke officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery'. Pallbearers will be Mike Creel, Dwayne Wharton, Phillip Wharton, Timmy Wharton, Danny Morgan, D.J Jenkins and Lee Hawley. An online guestbook is available at www foundandsons.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements.

Gallery . From Page Bl Sydney Hall Sydney Hal] was born in Washington. DC. and grew up m Virginia From a young age she began absorbing and internalizing the beauty that can be found in life and the natural world around her. Everything about Hall's paintings makes you take pause, and when you -do. you simply have to smile. They are an orchestra of color and texture containing a vivid energy which envelopes you. Hall's ability is to find (loan The First, The lfesty The #7 Gutter Protection System in the World. Jr M n I 1*4 M till* No more dangerous ladders Ends cleaning chore forever Keeps you safe from falling Four Season Protection Protects your greatest asset ■ i t irr; ENA I sa* Division of Gregory's Inc. 540-869-3500 15% OFF £cci«*rv<*YVurrt 1 OO Ft.. J Class * i_.*c v/v #^70’Oi)e360A WV ^OOObM Jane 7, 2009 7 p.m. Aug. 2, 2009 7 p.m. Reserved Seating $60 & $50 General Admission S40 11 J Reserved Seatinq S30 General Admission $20 : 'VS St J , '3r’-<3 % pt* '-C«! I Tickets for both shows go on sale Saturday. May 9.8:00 a.m. at tfte Warren County Fairgrounds, Route 522/340 in Front Royal. Va. Mon- Fri 10-5 and Sat. 4 Son 9-4. Pttone orders and internet sales Sat May 9tii at 1G;0O a.m, * • Tie WertBsCoeaty Fit ticket oftce accepts Cash. Csetfa sea Major Credit Cards No Retgnds.EaeBts held ras or shine. IilflBhi^.liePeiiteCeolefsorAttohoIrtBeraages Iremostside allowed Beetle he soli el fte «e*l. All pay eieepl babies it arm I _ afiS Sponsored by: E3 M: -'■i• -' mm and Frame borne on II acres in private setting on the side of a in. Log LRw/fpl, log MBR, guest r/ woodstove, Modem kitchen, 2 beauty in unexpected places and ordinaryobjects. Hall's ideas for paintings come from her desire to express the colors. patterns, textures and richness that surrounds all of us. They are distinct for their vibrancy and fresh uncomplicated style juxtaposed with a smattering of mystery, charm and perhaps a smidgen of winsomeness. Her work is about happiness. vitality and even the little things. With Hall's paintings we sense that a true transformation takes place and she has achieved her goal when we see the %vorld just a bit differently. David Williams Born in Washington. D.C. and raised in Virginia. David Williams is a landscape, still-life and marine painter. His plein air. impressionist paintings are an exploration of beauty, color and simplified form. Williams' professional career started as a landscape painter. Small, naturalistic landscapes and larger. almost expressionistic. river scenes comprised the body of his work. Williams eventually expanded into still-life and urban scenes and all variety of large-scale paintings. While the range of subjects and painting sizes greatly broadened his artistic experience, the call of naturalistic, plein air landscapes was always in the back of his mind. Beginning in 2005. Williams redoubled his efforts, turning his attention back to the landscape. Freed from the constraints of large scale commission work. Williams now devotes much of his time to smaller more intimate works painted en plein air. Williams draws much of his inspiration from the French Impressionists as well as the 19th century naturalist painters who were motivated to capture -the unspoiled beauty of the American landscape. Williams believes it is the job of the artist to find out what and why they feel for a subject and to convey these ideas within their work. In starting a painting. Williams first builds a mental image of the finished work. He asks himself questions about what first caught his attention and about his emotional response to the subject. The answers to these simple questions form the seed of a concept which with observation and intuition develop into a fully flowered and completed painting. Often new questions will arise while painting. The answers to these questions invariably evolve into a small series of paintings which are later used to develop large studio work. These series often depict the broad marshes of the Virginia Tidewater and Eastern Shore, waterfalls of Appalachia or the dramatic California coast. < Caulfield Gallery is at 325 Middle Street next to the Inn at Little Washington and is open Thursday through Monday 11 a m. to 6 p.m. For information call 540-675-3214 or visit the Web site: www.caulfieldgallery.com. 17.9 AC ESTATE PROPERTY IN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY VA PARK LIKE SETTING ADJOINING THE COVINGTON RIVER. FLY FISHING AT YOUR BACK DOOR. SMALL TARGET RANGE AND WILDLIFE GALORE CUSTOM Bl ILT. ALL BRICK HOME 3 BR AND 3 BATHS A DOUBLE SIDED STONE FIREPLACE PROVIDES DINING & LIVING RM AMBIENCE AN ENCLOSED PORCH OVERLOOKS THE REAR YARD FULL WALKOUT BASEMENT ATTACHED 3-CAR GARAGE PLUS DETACHED GAR AGE/SHOP $699,900 The front yard ha-, stunningly, large hardwtxxJ tree-, and a paved driveway Detached 30 x 40 brisk V block garage elec, tel A; Irg compressor that conveys A groomed, stone pathway leads through the field down to the river for fun watching the wildlife Potential tor a small artist's cottage A unique propertv w ith easv access and convenient to Rt 211 to Washington. Warrenton. or Skyline Drive • Freshly painted • Hardwood - Kitchen. Dining. Family • Cable TV and internet available • W hole house generator included Istrated just three miles from Washington, VA. Directions from Wnrrenum Route 211 »esr to Washington. VA upfinn 23 rrult s to left on Tiger \ul!es Rood tor fua miles, ro right on Hunters RJ tor one mile, to left on (.trimds less Rd Proper!} on right ssilh sign ttlUH (Iranjviess Rd SHOW S R) ARROI.STMt.ST <>\L) CONTACT: CINTHIA K THORNHILL. EXECUTOR G3 TEL 540-229-6400 (cell) • TEL 540-547-2101 evenings only • EMAIL: cthornhilKs pruittco.com Broker Co-op Available MLS #RP7001448 RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE RESOURCES RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE RESOURCES New Listing! Thirty acres on scenic Ben Venue Road with a house that’s totally amazing!!! Carefully designed, well-thought amenines, distinct in it’s appeal! tv Five BR, Five BA, Triple pane windows, on-demand water heaters, Energy Recovery Vennlanon Unit, Energy-efficient heat pumps, furnacerated gas fireplace w/remote, and Cherry Kitchen cabinets. Ceramic Tile in Baths & Laundry, Cherry floors, Velux skyhtes (some automatic!), central vacuum, and there’s so much more, check, our website or <~all -—- Offered at $1,295>°°° j 4svw &i & iMdtM

A mother’s advice - live each moment to the fullest “There is not a second to waste.” Catherine Adolfi greeted her caretaker, Maria, with those words a few weeks ago, the morning before she died. Catherine dressed in colorful clothing and the two women went for a picnic in a park, watched a movie at the senior center and had new pictures taken to renew Mom's passport. Catherine died in her bed the next morning. I cherish mom's advice to live each moment to the fullest and admire her spirit that kept her looking forward to each new life adventure. She loved irises. I planted many of them for her and will remember her spirit, especially when the irises bloom for Mother’s Day. “The mother/daughter relationship has the potential to be the most nourishing, sustaining, intimate relationship of our lives." according to Dr. Chnstiane Northrup. As mother and grandmother. I honor all of you who do the best you can. one day at a time, and let go of your children's hands while holding them forever in your hearts. Happy Mother’s Day Rooftop Dining Remember the fun gathering on the rooftop deck at Thornton River Grille last fall? That option is now available to us every Friday. Saturday and Sunday from 11 a m. until dark. The menu features grilled hamburgers, bratwurst and the Events From Page B2 Brumfield Elementary, next to Home Depot. Warrenton 9:30 a.m.. to 4:30 p m. Cosponsors are the Electric Vehicle Association of the greater D C. area and Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection Admission is $5 for aduits. Sperryville Barbara Adotfi adotfibarbara<® " verizon.net t. (540) 987-8682 famous Flaming Rooster sandwich. In addition to Rudys full hot subs and pizza menu, personal size gourmet pizzas are a new addition. The latter will include pizza with clams and olive oil. Mediterranean pizza with white sauce, spinach and artichoke hearts and pulled chicken pizza with white sauce and smoked mozzarella. There is a good reason^ why the Thompson family recently was a finalist in the Virginia Business Magazine 2008 annual award for the small business success story7 of the year...they keep coming up with great new ideas that draw us into their businesses and provide quality products. See you on the rooftop! Correction I would like to make a correction to a piece about the annual plant sale at Waterpenny Farm in last week's column. I was contacted by Susan Holmes, teacher and Farm School Director of Mountain Laurel Montessori Farm School. Her students provided food for the event. According to Ms. Holmes, '"The students are ages 12-15 1 7th-9th grade) and go to the Farm School located in Flint Hill. Rappahannock County. children and students free: Darkmg free. Food by RaDpanannock Lions. Of special interest: home .weatherization. For more information, including a list of exhibitors, go to www.rlep.org or telephone 540-317-1449. Monday, June 22-July 3 • Rappahannock Nature Camp has a few They not only planned all of the food for the event (including quiche, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, turkey wraps, fruit kabobs, coffee, lemonade, and teal, they did the shopping, prepared all of the food from scratch, and sold it at the plant sale. The quiche is their recipe, made with eggs from the Farm School chickens, and sausage from Farm School pigs, both of which they care for every day. They made the pie crusts from scratch as well. This was a big undertaking for them, although they cook for the Farm School community every day, so they have a lot of practice” My error in attributing the food to another program has the benefit of all of us now knowing the extent of the preparation and skill that w-ent into the food offerings. Get Well Wishes We are happy to report that Randolph Clater had successful surgery. He is at home recovering and plans to return to work at The Corner Store in about a month. Get well soon! Self-Serve Stand The self-serve stand is open in the barn at Waterpennv Farm. The best times to come for plants are Friday and Saturday afternoons between 4 and 5 p.m. They’ve just started to have asparagus available in the barn. Chickens have just arrived and farm fresh eggs will be available in another week or two. spaces left. Two-week educational day camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 12, held Monday - Friday at Singing Creek, three miles south of Sperryville. For information, call Lyt Wood. 540-675-1088. or pick up an application at the Rappahannock Extension Office or the Piedmont Environmental Council's Rappahannock field office in Washington. Tell everyone how proud you are of your graduate f with an ad on our special Graduation Page appearing June 10 fl Hats Off to our '09 Graduates Brianna, We couldn't be more proud of you. You're on your way1 Love from Gramps & Grandmom \Pfehments es,reoIlydo fit Tf. your 'There, vorld fg sa -oie 1X2 Ad $25 1.84'x2" Greeting Only 2x3 Ad $35 3.8" x 3" Photo & Greeting 3X5 Ad $50 5.9" x 5'Photo & Greeting r Fill out and return this form with check or money order to: Times Community News Classified Department 39 Culpeper St. Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone 540.351.1664 Fax 540.347.5193 ©Srnmunity NEWS m Pnrrt Onkne Anytime Your Message Name___ Address ----— City, State, Zip-—-1— Phone _ Check Amount enclosed__ Credit Card number Expiration THE PIEDMONT DIVISION The Fauquier limes-1 )emocrat Rappahannock News (Gainesville Times Culpeper limes RAMPS The wild leek. also known as the Ramp, or common Wild Leek (Allium tricoccum) is our best wild onion and a source of food and spiciness all year round. The leaves are very tender early in the spring and the bulb is edible year round Like morels, this seasonal specialty is best in spring. Is then- a source for ramps in or near Rappahannock? Children love to leant Wakefield Country Day ScIjooI gives children something to lore. \y/ Wakefield C.nuntn [>a\ yhim>1 is a non-sectarian*.; pn?-*:h<x>l through twelfth grade, college preparatory d.n school. The aimculum emphasizes scholarship in rhr* i'l.ivvit'.i! mJirnm !tr#inrfvr-'. INTELLECT i '! ? I R! SERVICE FITNESS VIRTUE | Country Day School at Flint HiD, VA. I 540.635.8555 www.wakefieldcds.org 1059 Zachary Taylor-Highway! Flint Hill, VA CONSIDER PRESCHOOL AT WCDS An important first step in onr seamless preparation for excellence in elementary school and beyond. I Minted ofktmgs ,tt certm grLjdeleivk. X? Valley Health Warren Memorial Hospital Warren Surgical Associates 1077 N. Shenandoah Ave., Suite A Front Royai,VA 540-635-1652 STOP PREMATURE AGING... Have You Heard about the Amazing ECOSHARP™ HOME EVALUATION that Could SLASH Your Energy Bills Up to 34% AND Stop Your Roofs STAGGERING Case of Premature Aging??? Your Roof Could Be: • In Danger of Wearing Out YEARS Prematurely 42!;* Costing You THOUSANDS in Bloated Energy Bills. Hf !?he Reason why Your Home is Emitting Massive dra Mutton into the Environment!!! % * YOUR HOME IS 90°/c O LIKELY to Suffer from these Problems... Contact Superior’s Rhino Roofing to Eliminate them Today! an*. Fred Brown, Recommended Roofer ! $129ROOF INSPECTION | M9\ Superior's RHINO *• ROOFING, SYSTEM 4 JTHIS STUFF IS TUFF

Photo by Thomas Marsh STATUE: A bronze statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was dedicated on May 3 at Saint Peter's Catno ic Church on Route 211 in Washington. Saint Peter’s Catholic Church dedicates statue Sunday, May 3 was a special day for .Saint Peters Catholic Church on Route 211 in Washington. It was the dedication of the statue of the Blessed Virgin Maty in the church cemetery. The statue is bronze on a painted concrete pedestal. The sculpture and the pedestal together stand about six feet high. The dedication plaque reads. “Dedicated to all mothers, and the Mother of us all." which has great meaning for Catholics. ’ The statue was commissioned by the former pastor at Saint Peter’s, the Rev. Robert DeMartino, and the work was made possible by a donation from a parishioner. The statue was made by Thomas Marsh, who said he is a classical figurative sculptor and has created many public monuments in California, as well as public sculptures in Florida and a sculpture for the Newseum's Freedom Park in .Arlington, Va. A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or a statue of any angel or saint, reminds Catholics of their faith in the Communion of Saints, according to the Rev. Paul Dudzinski, pastor of St. Peter’s. Catholics believe that the death of a loved one does not end the relationship, but that the love between survivors and their beloved dead intensifies and is perfected in proportion that their immortal souls share in the radiance of God's light and life. As citizens of heaven, they can help us with their prayers, he said. National Prayer Day Today is the National Day of Prayer. People from all over the country will gather to pray from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m., for the leaders of our nation. All are welcome to join together at the flagpole at the courthouse on Gay Street in Washington from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m., where representatives from local churches wall be present to lead prayers for our nation, for the seven centers of power: government, military, media, business, education, church and family, according to Cynthia Stamps of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 |kjclattert)uck@ || timespapers.oom Sperryville. If you can't make it to the flagpole, consider saying a prayer for our nation wherever you may be at that time. Special day for mothers Sunday is Mother’s Day and although we celebrate it once a year, we don’t need a special day to show our gratitude to our mothers. Let her know that she is loved and is the best person on this whole earth on Sunday, May 10. For all mothers: Happy Mother's Day! Birthday washes go out to my son, Jonathan Clatterbuck. He will celebrate his special day on Monday, May 11. Italian night Remember to circle May 16 on your calendar to dine at the Washington Volunteer Fire & Rescue all-you-can-eat Italian buffet. The dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, also vegetarian sauce, baked ziti, Jasagna including vegetarian lasagna, garlic bread, salad and desserts. The cost for adults, $10 and for children 10 and under, $5. The dinner will start at 5 p.m. Remember you are supporting your local volunteer fire and rescue department. Yard Sale On Saturday, May 9 there will be a yard sale, if it is not raining, bv the Aaron Mountain Strutters - National Wildlife Turkey Federation at The Trading Post Gun Shop from 7a.m., to 2 p.m. There will be jewelry, clothes, books, toys, glassware. electronics, etc. All proceeds will go to a local scholarship and all money stays in the community. Business & Service -——-—DIRECTORY .untreated 2x4x8s rv 126**5 Lee- Highway * Washington 540.58' 8555 ■* www.cfcfarmhonw.corn \ irui niVi Oiitt!«>T>f NVforksgiUT'Cv Services include, bur are not limited to: • Sard \C.rk. Mulch, Planting • Plowing. Tractor Work • Tree & Stump Removal • RmmiHmg. Bushhogmg •Grading. Slid. Seeding • Bulk Top Soil &. Black Compost • Hunting. Lot Clearing • Snow Removal. Firewood Office: 540-5474257 Cell 540-718-5253 Building CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See us tor All S ’tir Buildtne Supplv Needs 540-825-0397 l-l I * < (range Rd . Culpeper Need Roof Trusses? Buy from First Colony & Save $$$ 800*924-5985 • 540-788-4222 Carpentry Trimcraft Inc. Custon Interior Trim Carpentry i Crown Molding. Chair Rail Ogee Boxes, T-ay Ceilings Handrails, Built-Ins, etc, . Basements, Additions and Remodeling :n. Ken Maddox President 540-347-4581 Child Care Services Baby Bear Daycare & Preschool vm oidie Licensed * 2 years • Fenced o>ay yard tne oad tine d'M n Ctaaii Raid, Spenyvilie VA CPR & First Aid Certified References available tocaii Hours: 7 an to 6 on A-BEKA Preschool Curriculum MAT Certified Member of NAFCC & NACCP 540-987-9644 R0CK1E HAIRS Exceeding Expectations! < hu (i mt titty itr 1*1*1 in, *</. t mt 1 \ftkh fit <4 nih cm Mmtkh Satisfaction Guaranteed Now test Rookie Maids tor FREE! / (Jr. jm .'! ihrst *r*e> Kjk^Ti. jnv hahn*-m jn-< ’vur. * m. '% imng mom, !’ifT»K nmOMT -jx * ir»i •* jkJ mSK * * Try us - You 9 ’ike A * (703) 220 -7628-(540) 497-1537 Fjt jmws ng y ic www.rockiematds.com L Construction ^ THE CONCRETE CONNECTION Residential & Commercial • Specializing in complete architectural & structural • Custom ICF concrete buildings • Excavation, bobcat and excavator services • Egress windows & doors • Property drainage solutions 30 years experience * Leave message at 540-788-4494 Joseph Keyser Construction, Inc. Custom Home Building 540-675-2395 www RappahannockBuilder.com Kreyling Construction Hi'toric Renovation • Custom Home? Offering Kurth Friendly Design!liuild 540.987.3145 \suu. Kre\ lin'd .oustruction.com T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. BUILDING FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY RESIDENTS FOR 20 YEARS. COMMITTED TO YOl'R SATISFACTION' ECO FRIENDLY BUILDER 540-987-8043 Equestrian HORSE BLANKET REPAIR Cleaning & Waterproofing ricw rir,S, (/ Serving Rappahannock & surrounding Counties Flint Hill, VA 540-636-9713 Equipment Tractor Worx ■ ReOti’f ;' U '"a.riena-'ce o° an ~a.es arc r oceis a' ;ractors a~a oc’doo' DOwer equipment products • Monthly quaneny & annual iwitanance .. schedules avanaote • On site service • Training or prope" equipment care • Appraisals ■ Kubota Certified Technician w 20 years experience • service pressure cashing ;T: • Bu~r p oqgirq • Mowing services fr&V For Hon Information Please Contact: Jay CNUray (540) 718-9994 • (540) 522-3115 Excavation A & E Excavating Inc Reliable Quality Sendee • C!i\irin$! • l >ri\C'A a vs • (iruding • ( diverts i • siiu» Removal • (irjvtl it Dir! Hauling Kenneth lialdwin • Sewer H20 Hookup* 540-636-1X% Grey Wolf <g> Excavating • t, u avaiiny • Nr» Dri\way Construeturn • Horst Arenas r* Demolition Richard Baker' . MU) Crrntied '»rr Full Manttnuacc Caatnrtor UwnwdJHnsuriil* VU tot- Im-cmt No.7WOF»2S8 540-212-8830 JBS EXCAVimNC & CttiUUNG FREE ESTIMATES No job too big or^ too small * (540) 347-2646 Classified Ads WORK Call 703.777. 1 1 lO Keys Excavating, L.L.C. 1 ni C.!i anng • Basements • looters • Ponds Driveways • Drain Fields • Ditching Bush Hogging l ndeTground Electric k Water lanes „Yard Grading &: Seeding j ,r (540)937-8990 Fax-(540) 937-8994 Wesle* 8.373 Old Sfillhoirtr Rd Rjxes-vdU*. VA 22737 Vest’s Excavating • Backhoc Wort, • Bobcat Work • Dump Truck • Dozer • Bush Homing • Light Loader A Dozer Work • Loader • Dm him; • Culverts • Driveway Grading A Graveling • Mulch it- Compost • Charms • Landscaping 540-675-1117 Fences All types of fencing Crawford Fencing commercial • Residential • harm 540-229-7575 d mi i «■ » a i a a a a n:— g.j. a. a a. Farm and Estate Services Board Fencing Mowing/Brush Hog -Tree Removal General Maintenance - Horse Hay Delivery Available RnB Hay Partners Phone: (540) 975-2730 • (540) 335-0493 RnBHay« gmail.com Licensed ft Insured £ v Hauling r.nn irorr m rn Driveways spreadmg & Horse lots No job too small • mulch • topsoil • fill dirt I We oelver days, evenings and even weekends' Call anytime Michael R. lenldns 540-825-4150 • 540-219-7200 Home Improvement PMR Co. PROPEKTV .Mu.NTt.WNtl & REPAIR A full service company Carp**ntr>. painting stdinji. windtm ri-piarmM'nt, kiu h*-n and hath rt-modd-l. all t>pe* (if rt-paini iih iudiriti pr*'v»*ntivf nwmuium« p, iiunmernal & rtmcientui, and small barkhor work. • Historical Repair/Restoration • Basements • Decks • Patio Enclosures Serving Fauquier & surrounding counites since 1996 V CaU lor rKEE hall MATES 540-349-8910 & h»sur«J This Is The Place For Services Plumbing I Plumbing MJD Plumbing Inc. Plumbing & Mechanical Piping &- Site Utilities Ser\'ice fv Remodeling Specializing in Handicap Bathrooms, Accessories & Remodeling Mei Davis, President 703-898-7792 703-898-6672 Landscaping tatauiX LICENSED AND 1N5JWE-0 Dave Thorpe 540-270-2414 i*-:'* ir-'t-s'. " A * IV-!;* s vl }s- y. -o Rena.-* 'i : K ' I)-.. > ■ n • \ ■ . ■ ■U:\-i: L.uVfc.-j.nn, * \| ■*. »•' Ma .: Orrr 25 years of /tmisu/i coostrocuon a/rnenu Gorman’s Tree & Landscaping Sen ice Sh««* Removal • lopping • Pruning • herding lake Downs • Slump (.finding • 1 ucvokhI Mult lung • 1 jurist aping • Ltwn ( .tit Mowing Bush Homing • Pn-wurr Washing. * BEST RATES AROUND!!! Fire* Ksiinule s • Licensed • insured James Gorman 540-825-1000 or 540-222-4107 Lawn Ronnie Dodson D&D Services 540-987-9350 Landscaping, Lawn Service. Bushhogging. Driveway Grading. Hauling & Mulch, Backhoe Service & Snow Removal, etc. Moving/Storage MPPAHANNOCK MINI STOHAif Locally Owned & Operated Units. 5*10 • ‘65/mo 10x10 - '95/mo 10x15 * 120/mo 10x20 - ‘145/mo 12693 Lee Highway Washington.Virginia 22747 540-987-9394 DAVE THE MOVER LLC Honest & Capable .0- y 540-229-9999 mobile 540-439-4000 office^' David P. Wuwnui °v * Plumbing gP A to Z Services Plumbing • (excavating • Home Improvement Sewer H20 Hookups • Livestock Waterers Well Pump install & Replace Water Conditioning & filter Systems' \ .1ftT7 V Jack Pullen 540-675-3610 • 540-522-1077 Licensed & Insured “For All Your Needs Call A to Z" A •MASTF.K x 540-937-7131 "!=« **703-753-7586“^ Seivfcp PVmhiig • Water Smioes • Gas RpjwilVbigs ' S«M>gi>/SitTp Pvinps Repairs • U'cfl l\m() ( Water t k-aitrs • Water S rftening & (, nn6t» mex? , T7^Tjri7:(77] gg^uiiuXsaiiEg CALL 540-937-7416 Restaurants THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon.-Sat. 8a.m. io Sp.m. Sunday (tom i> Day ot Rlst 675-1066 TAKE OUT AVAILABLE Roofing mum Specialzing In Residential Homes Shawn Hamrick's Roofing 540-631-0666 T&J Ceramic Tile. Inc. Lkboed 6 Injured • Fwmj Owned & Orerrted r. Free Eitl motel I • Installation a Repair • Residential & Commercial • Ne* homes or Remodel Work .>> Tim Mullins (540)439 04( 7 . Fax t -4' 439-8991 I tandjceramictile<a>comcast net mmam mam Tree Services ■ a* _ Tim Corbin’s *” Tree Service LLC Stnmk! \>>ur .itfii '/rut /S.S • Bucket truck services • Tree trimming, removal, spraying • Brush chipping • Stump grinding • Grading • Excavation • & More v‘A wOnt'dUO' RLD Certified B88 TCiA Memo*' web she: timcorbinstreeservice.com office: 540-547-2761 Seasoned Hardwood Firewood Available

aai -ino nr a i Wl 'loimit oUU - i>y 1 EMPLUYMtNI 200 - 298 MERCHANDISE 600 - 685 AUTOMOTIVE 350 - 396 SERVICES 800 - 899 BUSINESS & SERVICES DIRECTORY 400 - 470 ANNOUNCEMENTS 900 - HOUSES OF WORSHIP 480-492 LEGALS Advertisin DEADLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Thurs. 12 noon ALL OTHER CLASSIFIED ADS DUE... Mon. 3 p.m. (Fri. 3 p.m. proof deadline) AFTER AN AD IS ORDERED... V it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the 'papers. If it contains an error or. you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the vaiue of the advertisement All errors must be reported by 3 00 pm Monday following the date of publication Times Community Newspapers will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup Times Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services r . 001 Rentals — Apartments Mtddleburg, charming upstairs, targe barn apt, beautifully furnished 1BR, and office or 2BR. Beamed ceilings, baseborad heat, W/D, historic Middleburg estate, 5 min from town. MUST SEEI Credit 6 reference check required. $1100/ mo. 571-277-6323, 540-364-2361 Opal, 1br, very clean, private, quite w/ deck & yard All utils & cable tnclud. no pets/ smkg. ret s req d $750 mo 540-349-1416 evenings Warrantor!, 1BR, eat-m kit LR, BA. CAC. deck, share laundry Direct TV, melds utils $875/ mo Pep 540-347-9919 Washington, VA. Ig 1 BR 1 B A . fully equipped kit. W D. Reserved prkg $625/mo J Lilard 540-675-3670 v_/ 4BR, 2BA, From $199/mo! Foreclosure, $22K! Stop renting' Listings 800/720/1316, X2136 8 miles from Warrenton, Pnv & Beautiful, part Of 400- Ac farm with own pastures 4br. 3 5ba. fm walkout bsmt. 2 1/2 car garg, tresh paint, hdwd firs, new carpet. Irg screen porch. 2 FP s. formal LR & DR. WD. Irg fenced yard, picture windows, circular drive, 6 mis of pnv hiking & horse trails ponds $ streams, avail immed. rent $1950 mo w o pastures, or $2250/mo with pastures, call: 703-534-5351 or email dhauter@venzon net BEAU-TON Balk Mill Road 4Br, 2BA house, acreage. $1225/mo J & J Real Estate g} 540-825-1234 *********** Cute Rambler m Rapp Co on Rt 522 near Woodville 2BR. 1BA. new bath, carpet, & paint Inclds garg. shed. Irg deck. W 5 No smkg no pets $850 mo + util + dep 540 229-6400 FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 29’ Hruadtitw Avr 540-.VI7.7055 * 3 bdr brick rambler within walking distance of Fauquier High @ $925/mo Also 2BR home near Warrenton @ $750/mo. Owner' Agent AU homes owned A managed by ui Flint HIM: Charming house 3BR, 1 5BA, W'D, CAC. carport, private, conv loc $1000 540-675-9949 Homes tor Rent Rappahannock: • Unique contemp, loft, 3BR 2BA, full bsmt, Ig deck, park-like setting $1400. • Farmhouse 1BR 2BA, sunrm, exp beams. $1100. • Cottage 1BR 1BA, deck, scrn d porch. $850 Owner/broker. Pets considered. 540-5514106. Lg 3BR house Rappahannock farm. FP, porch gardens W'D, $1300 mo ♦ sec t utils 540 837 2988 Lovettsvtlle/ Hillsboro area 3BR, 1BA home (or rent $1200 mo W/D provided Peaceful atmosphere No smkg pets Rets 540 822-9345 or 703 727-5485 ADS WORK Call 888 351 1660 022 Rentals • Housm iTATATAT • Roll-back prices • $650/mo • 2BR, 1BA, Remington Gardens J & J Real Estate 540-825-1234 AYATATAT Markham VA, 4BR. 3BA. post & beam const. 31 acs, possible horses.. FP. scrn porch, decks, magnihcient views. $2500 mo Sale rent 540-2720200 Marshall beautiful single family home, 3BR, 2BA, dish washer, LR & Fam rm with FP s,lg yard, wood firs, W'D. No pets. $1275/ mo. Avail Immed. 571-277-6323, 540-364-2361 MARSHALL PRIVATE, 3BR. 2BA. LG LR, DR. farm setting $1100 SINGLE STORY, 2BR, 1BA, LR, DR, Ig kit, pantry. $950' mo 540-364-0364 Old Town Warrenton. 2BR 1BA house W D. $850 mo * dep & utils Sect 8 ok 703-898 1710 Opal, near Rt 29 & 17, 3BR 2BA. Cape Cod. 2 story house 1 ac LR. den OR ig eat-m kit. laundry rm w WO. Master BFi on t st floor Lg rear deck shed $1200 mo + utils Sec dep & refs req d Pets considered w add I dep 540 987-9791 Rappahannock Co. secluded 2BR 1BA CAC WD. deck No pets $800 mo ♦ sec dep .540)937-5147 Rent to own Dad credit ok Remington. VA 3BR 1 5BA TH. $1199 mo FREE. $300 mo rent credit Call Lisa 540-439-3393 Sm 2BR pnv cottage on farm over looking pond. Rappahannock Co. 15 to Warrenton $800 mo540 937-5160 Washington, VA, Pied mont Ave 3BR $850 mo - utilities Pets und e r 10 lbs (2401375-1875 Classified Ads Work Call 888-351-1660 055 Rental* — Rooms 3 1 BR w/ shared ba on 2nd fir, $300/mo + shared utils, includes kit. laundry & hot tub priv. 540-270-0784/ 540-229-0215 Leesburg: Fum Ig BR $700 BR $500. Priv. BA Laundry, kitch, utils. N S, no pets. mo. to mo 540-718-9279 The Plains, full 2nd floor w/ priv ba. house amenities. garder_priv. on 300 ac farm $550/ incl utils 703-357-2403 077 Rentals — Townhouses Warrenton TH, 2BR luxury. 3 finished levels, garage deck, fenced. $ 1 3 5 0 ; m o . 1703)624-6539 ( 095 V_ \ Vacation — Sale* J Vacation Home: Tilghman Island MO 21671. 3BR 1 BA CAC. gazebo shed, appro* »1.3 ac. waterviews. ou! of flood ■zones, water oriented community 1 block to boat ramp for Bay & Choptank River. $219 000 Call Ttlghman Island Realty 410-886-2400 tor into 23 Proime boat could also be avail for sale. ( 122 Sale* — House* V J Chantilly, VA, 3br2ba SFH, 1 400- sf Only $3,000 (yes. the price is right) FF CO schools, parking for 2 cars, community pool fitness center Open House every weekend 4200 Airline Pkwy Call April 703-378-8992. 135 Sales — Real Estate Fauquier- 2.96 acres zoned R4 - commercial 3 sides - 1 mile from 166 in Marshall Owner lie Real Estate agent - Jobtn Realty call Kathleen Rhodes 540 347 5796 for more details $495,009 Rare, lovely 1840s country Victorian. Orlean. VA renovated. new root & firs, kit & BAs, 3BR 2 5BA 2 LRs. DR. wd burn FP. CAC. old style radiators. 1 4acs. bam Great B & B. Antq store Aprs d $600K sell $525K. rent $1800 540-272-0200 Owner financing possible YOUR DREAM HOME AWAITS In the quaint village of 'Little Washington’ Elegant 4 bf, 2 ba Victorian farmhouse on 1.9 acres' Grand entry foyer. Grmt kitch w/ granite cntrps. Gas FP. woodstove. Whirlpool. Roof, heatingac, bthrms, and kitch: ALL new in 2006' Please call 703 407-0908 or 540-675-2212. Presented by Emily Moore, Keller-Williams Realty. r— . ?\ a nn Commercial I Ow HqhIiiI^ V__J 1,500 sq. ft. commercial space In Old Town Warrenton. $700/month. (540) 347-6774 ——->, **>!S™* V J WE BUY GOOD USED FARM EQUIPMENT We buy & sell good farm tractors and implements For info call Cecil s Service & Equipment 540-347-4238 (-- \ 999 Qara^a/ Yard Sales V J Moving Sale, Country Club Estates, Culpeper 5/9. 9-4. Anqt tbl. Hoosier cab. & more 540-829-7975 VIENNA, HUGE VARIETY SALE! Sat, May 9, 10A - 5P Vienna Community Center. 120 Cherry St.. Antiques'Jewelry Art China Books/DVDs' Fine Apparel & More1 DONATIONS Fri, 05 08. 1 P - 9 P BENEFIT: FRIENDS OF HOMELESS ANIMALS. twww-loha.org ( \ Me Hay, Straw 238 & Feed l J Hay tor Mle, 1st cutting. $4 25 bale. Delivery avail 540-364-1824 Hay - High quality sq & round bales for horses. Also cattle hay 540-937-5160. Chris Parrish For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers 888-351-1660 240 Horses History on Horseback. Scheduled Guided Trail Rides, $40 540-222-6576 or 540-832-3350 History on Horseback Trail Ride. Stratford Hall Plantation. Ride & Luncheon on May 31. $45. Cathette Plumer 804-370-8631 cathette@aol.com. Sandy Hoyer 540-775-3083. 248 Lawn/Garden Equipment Stan Haworth t sell— Trees & ♦ Pine ♦ Spruce ♦ Shade Trees ♦ Dogwoods Shrubs ) Locally grown ^Wholesale prices 540-347-3681 540-270-9712 TOP SOIL FOR SALE Delivery available (540) 937-5160 — 252 Livestock Alpacas- Males, Females. new babies, package discounts. Farm visits welcome (571)261-1823 BUYING? SELLING? The Classifieds Have It! Call TODAY. 888-351-1660 or FAX 540-351-0121 r a Rentals — Office \___) Great Location Culpeper St. Across from Fauquier County Courthouse 3 very nice offices and a reception area with a window viewing the courthouse, 1/2 bath, beautiful built in bookcases. Class & convenience in Historic Old Town Warrenton. $950/month Call 540-347-6020, Ive msg Miscellaneous For Sale Sale! May l to3i, 2009 50% off Selected Bisque Hours T. W, & TH 9-3, Sats 12-4 Hideaway Crafts 5392 Turkey Run Rd, Warenton, VA (540)347-1512 Auctions ABSOLUTE ftUCTIQH H21 LANTERN LANE FARM 16 Lantern Ln • Viewtown, VA Rappahannock/Culpeper County • 10 scenic acres w/ 4board fencing • New 4 OR Plantation-Style Home • 1 st Class 11-Stall, Center Aisle Barn • Operating as an Equestrian Bed & Breakfast OPEN: 5/12 from 12-2 • 5/17 from 1-4 I irtuahtmr pkMia, A mure at TKh Audumt com TRF AUCTIONS IJ4.M7.7Mf.-y' ■ 273 Pet* J FAUQUIER SPCA LOST & FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca. com e-mail fspca@ fauquierspca.com for a complete up to • date listing Schnauzer pup, F AKC. English Bull Dog pups: Toy Chihuahua pups. Puggle. M. Pug pups, fawn & also blk Health Guarantee All pups registered 540-778-3314 540-631-7652 \ 294 Giveaways V _ Free Kittens: good home only. 1 2 Siamese 540-439-3442 FREE TO GOOD HOME Rescued cats Fixed 8 shots 1540)349-0944 Stewie, Orange Tabby. In OK prefers outdoor. MouserSm. snakes. Free to Good country home only 8 - 5pm 540-338-5800 f \ 430 eemlng WU Events V J Bull Riding. May 9. 7 30pm Gordonsville VA Highway 15 $15 adults. $10 child. 540-5690606. 540-832-7594 Call Your Rtrp TODAY 388 35' 1660 "\ Miscellaneous Wanted V _) Looking for Quiet Riding Horse. Chestnut Gelding, 15.2 Hands. Cold blood, well broken with a good mind. Leave message at 540-347-6020 Legal Notices VI_ J REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SPECIALIZED THERAPY SERVICES RFP 2009-2 The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board Area Agency on Aging is issuing this Request for Proposals for the purpose of contracting with multiple qualified contractors to provide Physical. Occupational and Speech Language Therapy to children ages birth through two, in the counties of Culpeper. Fauquier, Madison. Orange and Rappahannock. An optional Pre-Proposal Conference will be held at 10:00 A.M., May 14. 2009 at the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board Area Agency on Aging Administration Building, 15361 Bradford Road. P. O. Box 1568, Culpeper, Va. 22701. The Request for Proposals must be returned by May 26, 2009, 3:00, PM. to the previous address. Packages are available at the Procurement Office, 15361 Bradford Road. P. O. Box 1568, Culpeper. Va. 22701, telephone number 540-825-3100. Extension 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 proposals deemed to be most advantageous to the Board. THIS COULD BE YOUR AD! CALL 888-351-1660 OR FAX 540-351-0121 V Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENEWAL JENKINS MOUNTAIN, MASSIE-EXTON & HAMPTON STOCK FARM AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS In accordance with Section 15 2-4311 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County hereby give notice of their intention to hold a public hearing on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 7:00 pm at the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia to consider renewing the Jenkins Mountain, Massie-Exton, and Hampton Stock Farm Agricultural and Forestal Districts. The proposed Ordinances for the districts are available for inspection at the County Administration Office, m Washington. Virginia, Monday through Friday 8 30 am-4 30 pm The Rappahannock County Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Committee shall meet on Wednesday, May 20. 2009. at 7:00 pm at the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia to consider the proposed Ordinances and Districts, and to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. The Rappahannock County Planning Commission shal> consider the matter at their regular meeting of Wednesday. May 20. 2009. at 7:30 pm at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia. All persons interested in these matters are invited to attend and to make comment BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at seven thirty m the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #09-03-01 Andrea Wooten and Steve Ray, owners of 128.3515 acres in Piedmont District (Tax Map 38, Parcel 101, zoned A-Agricultural and C-Conservation), located at 150 Poortown Road. Sperryville, seek a Special Use permit in order to use the 2-bedroom farmhouse on an occasional daily and or weekly basis as a tourist home. Use allowed under Code Section 170-36E. with additional standards under Code Section 170-66K. of the Rappahannock County Code. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in interest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, m person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zpnmg Office in Washington. Virginia, and is available for public inspection. Monday through Friday. 8 30am to 4 30pm Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission al their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55. if any The above named applicant, adtacent property owners, and any other parties desmng to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address then* written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals co P.0 Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof By John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator Legal Notices TRUSTEES SALE OF 40 MAPLE KNOLL LANE AmissvUle, VA 20106 In execution of a Deed ot Trust in the original principal amount of $385,000.00. wttfi an annual interest rate of 8.50009F frofn KEVIN WALKER AND CHERYL WALKER dated December 21. 2(X)6. recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK as Deed Book/ Instrument # 060002362. the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK. on the front steps of the Circuit Court building for the County of Rappahannock located at 238 Gay Street. Washington. Virginia on May 19. 2009 at 11:00 AM. the property with improvements to wit: 10.0007 ACRES. AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED ON A CERTAIN PLAT OF SL R VEY DATED DECEMBER 7. 1990. AND FILED IN PLAT CABINET A. PAGE 123. IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA, WHICH PLAT OF SURVEY IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE THIS LOT IS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT AS RESIDUE . AND further described in the above Deed of Trust. (Tax Map No. 32B-1-H) THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH A bidder s deposit of $15,000.00 or I O'? of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier s check. Settlement within fifteen t 151 days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale Loan type Conventional Trustee's File No. 09-147623V. PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA. Substitute Trustees. C/O SHAPIRO & BURSON, LLP 236 Clearfield Avenue, Suite 215. Virginia Beach. VA 23462 (757) 687-8777. Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE in execution ol' j certain deed of trust dated June 2X. 2006 and recorded on July 5. 2<KX» in the Clerk s Office of the Circuit Court tor the Rappahannock Counts. Virginia. AS IV STRl MENT #060001278. from the Original Borroweris) to Samuel I. White. PC, Trusted cl. and detault having been made m the payment of the debt secured, with the original principal balance ot $270,000.00. and at the request of the beneficiary under said deed of trust the undersigned, having been duly appointed Substitute Trusteelsl. has declared all the debts and obligations secured by the deed of trust due and payable and will otter for sale at public auction to the highest bidder in Iron! ot Rappahannock County Circuit Courthouse 208 Cay Street Washington Virginia 22747. on May 20. 2000, at 9:30 AM. the following described property located at 10 Fallowater Lane, Sperry ville, Virginia 22740. and more particularly described as FOLLOWS. TO W IT All the following described tract or parcel or land (Tax Map Parcel 38.A-1-70). together with buildings and improvements thereon and privileges and appurtenances therewith connected, situate, lying and being in Piedmont Magisterial District. Rappahannock County. Virginia. to-wit: All 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 less, as more particularly shown and described according to a plat of survey by William P. t.imbel. US, dated June 13. 1080 and recorded in Deed Book 214. Page 270 in the Circuit Court Clerk s Office of Rappahannock County. Virginia, logelher with the right to use for ingress and egress the existing outlet to Virginia Route 600 and shown as "existing access" over and across the parcel of land containing 0.2X1 acre as shown as T.M. 38A-7I all as more particularly shown on the aforesaid plat of survey by Willima P t.imhel. US. recorded in lived Book 214. page 270. This conveyance is subject to all easements, restrictions, conditions, and reservations of record affecting the title to the property hereinabove described The beneficiary reserves the right to bid at said sale TERMS OF SALT: Certified funds, cashiers checks, trust account checks A bidder s deposit of TEN percent (UH) MI ST he present at the time of the Trustee s Sale with settlement in full to be made within 15 days from the date ot the said sale This notice is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used tor that purpose TS#:09-V17882VA Loan Type CONV For intormation Contact: SPECIALIZED INC . OF VIRGINIA, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE .722 E MARKET STREET Suite 200 LEESBURG. VIRGINIA 20176 (703) 77u-0080 Call between 9AM-11AM ONLY https //w ww specofva com/ 5/07/09. 5/14/09 25.39030

FRONT END & TIRE SPECIALIST State inspector license a plus. Busy shop with good benefits & health ins • • • • • John Nicholson (540)347-1234 NATIONAL GUARDSEngineer Learn skills for the field of engineering through service in the National Guard. A part time career with full time rewards. Call today tor details. SSG JERRY ROBINSON 540-810-1262 JERRY.LEE.ROBINSON@US.ARMY.MIL 1-800-G0-GUARD.C0M SUPERIOR PAVING CORP. is currently accepting applications for (2) Density (Field) Techs for NOVA area. Position will perform field density tests on hot-mix asphalt; communicate with lab tech and road foreman with results; monitor paving jobs; place temporary dotting on state jobs. Ability to obtain VDOT certification required. Must attend and pass nuclear safety school. Must possess valid driver's license HS Diploma GED Good math skills required Asphalt experience preferred Interested parties may apply at any Superior Paving Plant. Please call Human Resources @ 703-631-0004 for more information on how to apply. We otter a Competitive wage benefit package. EEO AA Drug-Free employer. The Bed Truck Bakery A Market i» opcnin* -non in Old Town Warreulon ami needs lull ami part-time help. Ue re looking for experienced (and cheerful) RETAIL COLNTER HELP AM) AN ASSISTANT BAKER to hrlp prodm*- 'iiprrinr hrrady. pa-trirand -‘.norn-' for thr -tor*- and a growing vahulfiati- l»u"iut—; throughout thr Pn-dmont /hr \pm fork Times w rotr about our good': Hr \r got a loyal folloHtng ol di'rrrnmg ruMoinrr' and nr maintain high 'tandardr. Knou/ri/gr of 'find love fori the U ul fooil moiement is vital. IMra'r 'rrid a thorough rryunir to Brian d Krd I rui IvBakrry .rom Ml PHI IN P i:\1.Ih. Pl.hV'P SUPERIOR PAVING CORP has an opening for a Safety Officer Position will perform routine jobsite safety inspections from NOVA to King George area: submitting reports on daily and monthly basis: conducting random drug and alcohol testing for CDL and non-CDL employees. Must have knowledge of OSHA & DOT regulations & work zone traffic control Must oe able to work flexible hours to accommodate night work and travel between job sites and plant locations Must possess valid driver s license. Asphalt industry experience preferred. Bi-Ungual English Spanish speaking candidates is a plus For consideration, please send resumes to melissacarroll@ superiorpaving.net or fax fo 703-257-1008. We offer a Competitive wage benefit package. EEO AA Drug-Free employer. Full Time Employment L__ Deputy Sheriff -Patrol Division for The Rappahannock Sheriff s Office. Salary range from $32,000 to $40,000. based upon experience. To apply or request an application please call 540-675-5300 EOE HVAC Residential Service Techs and Installers needed to work in the No. VA area1 Join one of the largest family owned HVAC companies in the Metropolitan area. 3-5 yrs residential service experience required. We hire only drug-free, criminal record-free individuals who possess a good driving record. CFC and own tools. Email resumes to Benita.odell@mccreaway.com or fax to 301-423-5226 SUPERIOR PAVING CORP is currently accepting applications for (1) LabTech for the NOVA area. Position will perform lab tests on hot-mix asphalt; communicate with foreman and field techs regarding results. Ability to obtain VDOT certification required. Must attend and pass nuclear safety school. HS DtplomaGED Good math skills required. Experience with asphalt emulsion preferred. Interested parties may apply at any Superior Paving Plant. Please call Human Resources @ 703-631-0004 for more information on how to apply. We offer a competitive wage benefit package. EEO AA DrugFree employer. PRECISION TUNE-UP SPECIALIST Do you have this much opportunity? Are You: • Great with people? • Mechanically inclined? • Enthusiastic7 • Do you have a good driving record? OUR COMPANY OFFERS: • Oq-gomg paid training, job security.yearround work, flexible career path. • Your earnings grow as fast as your skills do1 Email resume: tom@tlcworksforme.com Fax: 540-347-0377 Programmer Analyst DIT004 The Fauquier County Department of Information Technology is seeking a Programmer Analyst to evaluate business problems and propose implement technical solutions Qualified individuals will have combination of education experience equivalent to an Associate s Degree in Computer Science with proven application development experience and knowledge of SharePomt computing environment. Starting salary range is $33,579 to $67,684 For complete job description and to submit an online application, visit our website at www.fauquiercounty.gov EEO AAM F D Health Care VJ RNs, LPNs, CNA/PCAs Needed! First Call Home Health is expanding and we need you on our team. Flexible Schedules, local cases/ Excellent Pay w/ Direct Deposit. Aflac Insurance. Call today! 877-609-8882 MED ASSTS • LPNs RECEPTIONISTS TRANSCRIPTIONISTS LAB TECHS MEDICAL BILLERS Gainesville / Haymarket area. FT, PT, & PRN positions available in busy primary care office. Medical office exp. required. Mail/Fax Resume: Haymarket Medical Center P.O.Box 1256 Haymarket, VA 20168 fax: 571 261-5235 Certified Hand Therapist Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center has immediate FT PT openings for a Certified Hand Therapist. PT, or OT in our expanding Outpatient Orthopaedic Facility. Ideal candidate must be a self starter for a busy work environment. Graduates welcome. We offer paid health/dental benefits, continuing education and exciting workplace opportunities. To Apply: Fax: 540-347-3869 "E-Mail: adart@broava.com Mail: 52 W Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 FAUQUIER HEALTH REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available: ❖ CHARGE NURSE 11PM-7AM ❖CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, 3PM-11 PM We offer flexible scheduling, competitive wages, bonuses, differentials, holiday pay, PTO. health, vision, dental and life insurance. medical treatment discounts, STD, LTD. tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, retirement plan, credit union membership, caring supportive staff and much more. For more information please contact HR at: 360 Hospital Dr; Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone (540)316-5479 / Fax (540)316-5392 taylorc@fauquierhealth.org EOE Invite Half a million people to your next garage sale. Place your Ad Today! Times Classified Call 888-351-1660 550 Health Car* V RN CARE MANAGER Experienced RN Care Manager, 30 hrs per week in Warrenton office , (will train to become certified). Supervision of staff, assist with training, some travel to clients homes. Fax resume to 540-341-8477 or email to info@cleansing water.com r~z «<« Wl Tkm J Employment v J CAREGIVER 3/4 days & nights, for elderly man, Warrenton. Refs, exp'd, speak English, CNA preferred. 301-9514207 DRIVER'S HELPER for Three Daves Moving $9-$ 15/hr. Driver's license req d (540)4394007 Classified Ads Work Call 888-351-1660 Health Care J Physical Therapist Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center has immediate FT/RT openings for a licensed Physical Therapist in our DYNAMIC Outpatient Orthopaedic Facility. Ideal candidate must be self motivated with Orthopaedic experience. Graduates welcome. We offer fully paid health benefits, continuing education and an exciting work environment. Salary is commensurate with experience. To Apply: Fax: 540-347-3869 E-Mail: adart@broava.com Mail: 52 W Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 V. Full Time Employment ACCOUNT/BOOKKEEPER for plumbing contractor. Opal, VA. AR. AP, Payroll. Benefits Admin. Sage Master Builder. ADP Payroll. Windows XP. Experience a plus. Salary negotiable. Email resume to: bill@foley-plumbing.net L-- F«rtl Time I JT*9 Employment I GRANT ' WRITER The Town of Washington seeks a part-time grant writer to assist citizens in applying for all grants and financial aid available to users of the new town sewer system. Interested persons should submit an application to the Town of Washington, P.O. Box 7, Washington, VA 22747 by no later than May 10, 2009 along with salary requirements. NEED ADDITIONAL INCOME? Teach over the internet. Free training. Flexible hours, Computer and motivation a must. WWW. 123abound.com TATTOOIST NEEDED At Divine Line Tattoos. Must have a valid tattooers license. Leave message: (540) 878-7150 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 Senior Clinician #225 FT Senior Clinician position to operate wellness & recovery groups addressing coping & daily strengthening skills & support; provide direction, support & supervision to staff. License. Master s degree and clinical experience required. $44.050.50-$55.048 50 DOQ annually Clinician/ICC #351/#352#353 Three FT positions available to provide Intensive Care Coordination and facilitation of service planning for child-specific multidisciplinary teams. Master required license preferred Licensed-eligible Clinician/ICC $34,515-$43,134 - Licensed Clinician/ICC $38.064-$47,580 DOQ annually KAVPAHANM* K - KAPIOAN i-lli ■ mv mi> iyv, r r; ai.Sf'.; 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. 1999 Chevy Malibu only $700! Wont Last1 For Listings Call 800-365-3177 ext. A586 2001 Honda Accord LX Only $1300' All power, auto, cd. For listings call 800-365-3177 ext. A587 93 Suburban Custom paint, oversize Alum wheels, 4WD, Bums no oil. $1500 540-822-5809 Honda Accord 1992, only $700, AT. tront whl dr. tor listing call. 800-365 -31-77 ext A322 Toyota Camry LE. 1994 $700 Runs Good1 800-365-3177 ext. A388 Yahama 02 V-Star Clas sic. 650cc. 5500 mis. Ithr saddlebags, drk blue. exc. cond. $4200/ obo (540)347-1898 665 Sport Utility 97 Jeep Wranger Sport. 166K mis, 3" lift, 33" tires, hard top. well maintained $4500 540-948-5687 or 718-4272 (-“~\ 680 Mm/Bam V ‘ J 03 2500 Chevy Extended Van. V8. Excel cond. 52K mis, asking . $9,800. (5401987-9434 Times Community Newspapers We Are Where the Readers Are. Call Today To Place Your Ad 888-351-1660 or FAX 540-351-0121 $ MaLLOV ® LINCOLN MERCURY MALLOY'S SPRING SPECIALS ) ;r* ' CENTREVIUJE RO., MANASSAS, FTT.2B vmuiivtM cunu I MAUJDYAUTOMALL.COM NEW CARS ADVANTAGE PLAN ? * E3 0% RNANONG TOR UP TO 72 MOS. ON MOST MOOELS" PLUS AVAILABLE REBATES S NCENTTVES PLUS LMCOUSI MERCURY ADVANTAGE PLAN "1 PLUS 12 MOS,15000 MILS FREE MAINTENANCE ON UNCOLNS T 2009 LINCOLN MKS * ■{?*. -rr v* -4 Am xrrtiif . - s h msrp$44 iao SALE: $39,379 2009 MERCURY MARINER MSRP $25,015 SALE: $19,997 2009 LINCOLN MKX FWD ajKJGKi^ lQMH; 'AOtfj Mri f aft ,rr» MSRP S44 285 SALE: $35,320 *09 MERCURY MILAN-6AS SAVER y, 401 WOT# PfiCXAGE 0TT ^r* AMj MORE MSFP $23,675 SAIL $17,484 2TI8 UMCam MKZ MMI 3LW601096 MSRP $41,290 SAIL $37,454 2009 LINCOLN MK2 RNO 3L3R633012 MSRP $36,000 SALE: $28319 B880 CEMTREVIUJE RO, ( RT. 88 ) MANASSAS, VA 80110 TS mat *£.? : JkJ '*Uf* 'K **> 'X? 'Ifv ■ Ht -W* J*C * \tm: - >jt*t fJu*0P jOli A£i*CF C^CES4- **rtt' SHUtS4 «Otf*S JOB** tCJOk Mi K>V*&r * W*CC£3PC*f SUES *«i*T 2» 08 FORD EDGE LIMITED #MP1 c)54 WAS: $27,995 ryow: $23,988 □8 FORD FOCUS SEL STk#MPM39 4DP A.JTO ??k.lOADEC 3-Tt-OMSf HHM STARTIMO AT $11,988 08 LINCOLN NJWMTOR STixn. 000539 4*4 ms $39,995 NOW: $32,988 08 FORD ESCAPE XII S>#MfJl390 WAS $20,995 NOW $16,995 08 LINCOLN TOWN CM OD _--»Mp-4? I90*V« IMTTO WAS: $34,995 NOW $28,888 S fltfE: $6,107 09 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS STK#MP14U3 nt-Oitt hm S1MTSNG AT $17,995 08 LINCOLN TOWN CM UD ' ; - < #MP 14 7 9 3GMATUHE LIMITED WAS: $27,995 NOW: $23,988 08 MEHOJRYGflAND MAR8UIS LS S^K#MP14b6 WAS: $19,995 WOW: $15,988 86 CHEVY C1500 at-vs ......... .. ..... $1,995 97 FORD Explorer xlt, 4x4, Huny............... $3,988 98 MERCURY Grand Marquis is, one Owner. $3,988 98 CHEVY Cavalier Low Mileage... .... $4,495 98 PONTIAC Firebird Auto............. ..... $4,995 04 FORD Escape XLT, 4x4, Leather, Sunroof..... $6,950 05 CHEVY Malibu. .....$8,990 07 FORD Taurus 4-TootoosT................... $8,995 02 TOYOTA Camry LE hurry...$8,995 05 MITSUBISHI Endeavor sok Miles.$9,950 05 HONDA Civic LX. . ....... . ..$10,888 04 JEEP Liberty 4x4, sport, 41K Miles. . . . .... $10,888 04 FORD Explorer 4x4........ . ..... $11,888 08 FORD Fusion Factory Warranty .$12,988 08 MITSUBISHI Galant UkeNew*..... ... ...$12,950 04 CHRYS. Pacifica AWD, Limited Na< DVD, Loaded $12,988 04 FORD Mustang Convertible. 22K Miles........ $13,888 06 FORD Explorer xli hurryi. ................. $16,988 05 CADILLAC STS Nav, Nice........ ...... $17,950 06 MINI CooperS Leather, One Owner........... $18,950 07 JEEP Commander Limited Loaded......... $19,850 08 FORD Edge United awd. .$23,988 07 TOYOTA 4 Runner SR5 Loaded...... .. . $23,950 08 LINCOLN Navigator u Nav, Roof. DVD, Hurry!. $31,988 FREE VA STATE INSPECTION ON ALL FORD, LINCOLN & MERCURY CARS & TRUCKS WE SERVICE ALL OVER 300 USED CARS IN STOCK! TO VBTT OUR OTHER HYUNDAI, K1A, MAZDA, MTT8UBSHI LOCATIONS QO TO MALU3YALrTOMALL.COM . - ■ ■ - -■ - ’ r . -