Rappahannock News, July 30, 2009

i vX v* ,*■ ; ■> W W'7 c x'\ /\«? \c Vi/ \ - *W <y fv> / (* > ,v //:V ■ • "V-. -«y . . 5 •' ># ' Vi ’ . ■ ... . •*' '. Rappahannock County’s Family Newspaper Since 1877 NQC133S TV[4(3$ awfsSrnjo **m*n rroao xjoHHyHVddvx zzz usia-£xx (540) 675-3338 75 t 131st Year ... No. .30 Washington, Va. THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2009 WAX'.RAFTNEWngOM Answering the call of the wild Rappahannock News Staff Photos. Hilary Lewis BACK TO NATURE: A baby raccoon explores the surroundings outside his cage. Rappahannock's wildlife rehabilitator Amo Merritt prefers not to name her critters, as it helps when introducing them back into the wild to not get attached. Amo Merritt makes caring for injured, wildlife her job Bv Hh.aky Lkwis Rappahannock Nows Staff Writer She’s known around Rappahannock County as the “go-to" wildlife expert, just a phone call away from solving problems with hears, baby birds, you name it. Local wildlife rehabilitator, Amo Merritt, gladly takes on that role, calming frantic citizens whose compassion has them chasing squirrels up trees and building make-shift birds' nests at all hours of the night. It may sound crazy, but Merritt works around the clock caring for sick, injured, and orphaned animals. It’s her job "For some reason people think that wildlife don’t hurt, that they don’t have any pain, they want to put it back in the woods and let nature take its course,’ she said “Sometimes they need our help" See WILDLIFE. Page A8 BIRD CAGE: Licensed wildlife rehabilitator, Amo Merritt, takes a look inside the cage of two songbirds after cleaning it and giving the birds fresh food and water. New regulation: Keep appraisers independent By Vineeta Ribeiro Special to the Rappahanrtrxk News Real estate agents in Rappahannock and neighboring counties have differing views on a new national regulation forbiding mortgage brokers and real estate agents from selecting appraisers * The agreement is bom from the premise that a conflict of interest among Realtors, lenders, and appraisers partially spawned the housing bubble which has burst with devastating effect. The Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCCb which became effective May 1, is an effort to establish appraiser independence. Its standards prohibit loan-production staff from selecting, retaining, recommending. or influencing the selection of an appraiser for an assignment. They are forbidden from having any substantive conversation with an appraiser or appraisal management company regarding valuation. Lenders are. however, permitted to use “in house" staff appraisers. Rick Kohler, a real estate agent, of Real Estate III in Washington, said in an interview he thinks the regulation has to do with the Consumer Real Estate Settlement Protection Act iCRESPA) of 1997, whit h “stated that Realtors could not force a buyer or seller to use another company that they were affiliated with, basically to help the consumer," Kohler said “I suspect that this is following a similar guideline and I think it's appropriate. When all of the lending scandals occurred over the past years, the market got over heated This is just an attempt to control that.” Charlie Ebbets of Long and Foster in Fauquier feels differently In real estate for nearly 40 years. Ebbets said the HYCC is “the government getting over-involved in every aspect of our lives by tmng to overprotect everybody" Ebbets sees two distinct problems in the forced distance with appraisers. The first stems from appraisers coming from out of the area. Delays can also occur in appraisals because of the increased number of layers between the parties involved. The regional real estate area includes Maryland. West Virginia, and Washington, D C., in addition to Northern Virginia, so an appraiser from Maryland “might contact the lending agency and say they 11 come out for SI50," Ebbets said. They don't know this area ” Ebbets knows many area Realtors trying to influence the outcome of an appraisal. ‘Appraisers are very methodical." he said. “The ones I know are all good and all licensed. If I even were to hint, ‘Gosh, can't you do better than that?' They would get very upset." Ebbets cited a case in which a home, assessed by the county at $400,000. was recentlv listed for sale at $295,000. The family accepted an offer of $275,00, but an out of the area appraisal came in at $220,000, and nearly killed the sale of the large, brick rambler. Butch Zindel. a V.roker with Rappahannock Real Estate Resources, said that “we never really used to select appraisers. Out henthere used to be a real problem years ago in that lenders weren’t familiar with Rappahannock, weren’t familiar with the ratio between house and land to the total value of the property. “We would recommend appraisers because these appraisers would come out of Northern Virginia and have no idea as to the real value of the property," Zindel said. Hilan• Lewis contributed to this article VOLUNTEERS: These volunteers are among many who gave of their time and efforts for the Castleton Festival earlier this month. Preparing programs at The Link in Sperryville for one of the musical events are from left Marina Hill, Sandra Cartwright-Brown, Gail Swift. Pat Curry, Ben ("Cooter") Jones, Karen Liot Hill (volunteer coordinator for the festival), and Quentin Buzzolini, an irtern. Jones taught Bussolmi, who is from France, how to say, "Hey, Ya'II.” Photo By F. Raymond Boc Castleton Festival’s impact on county ‘gentle,’ positive Hiiah'i Lewis Rappahannock News Staff Writer The captivating music and drama of the Castleton Festival not only brought visitors and business to Rappahannock, but also left a lasting impact on the community. Culturally, economically, and even spiritually, the Castleton Festival's affect was overwhelmingly affirmative, with many residents singing its praise Organizer Dietlinde Maazel said she couldn't be more thrilled “I have talked to a lot of people and the various country stores, they had quite a bit of business They were verypleased about it. so were the bed and breakfasts." she said "I think in general the whole hvpe that was created must have had some gentle impact" Maazel said each festival performance was "pretty much" sold out during the two week period. With 12 operas and three symphonic performances - each audience averaging 200 persons - between 2,000 and 2.500 people attended, she said Business owners across the county indeed saw an economic impact from the influx of visitors to the festival, especially those in the hospitality industry See FESTIVAL. Page A6 Cuccinelli to county: ‘If we don’t protect the Constitution...there’s no one left to do it’ By Stephen Dakeing Special to the Rappahannock News State Senator Ken Cuccinelli (RFairfax) doesn't mince words - either about his opponent in this November’s election for attorney general or about his own party Cuccinelli, w ho is running againsjt Democrat Delegate Steve Shannon, spoke his mind at an “Ice Cream Social" hosted by Walt and Susan Rappahannock Neves P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540)675-3088 (fax) Longyear at their Fairlea Farm Bed and Breakfast in Washington on Saturday. “He’s a back-bencher," said Cuccinelli of Shannon, challenging him on his effectiveness as a legislator “Steve Shannon flip flops (on the issues)," said Cuccinelli, “and the last flop is always to his left wing base." “One measure of my effectiveness is how much 1 fought with Republicans," his own party, he said, let alone the Democrats. Some 60 Rappahannock Republicans attended the fundraiser on Cuccinelli’s behalf including former Office of Management and Budget Director Jim Miller and his wife Demaris (who herself has run for Congress twice ) Board of Supervisor candidate and Rappahannock County Republican Party Chairman Terry Dixon, fellow supervisor candidate and Concerned Taxpayers president Tom Junk, and current supervisor Ron Frazier were also in attendance. Cuccinelli spoke to the conservative rallying issues of family values and gun rights, taking a swipe at global warming in the process, saying that the pmbk'm with global warming is “that the. globe isn't warming." “During the Bush administration, the Earth actually cooled*he said. But Cuccinelli bluntly stated that the Republican Party in 2008 had abandoned its own principles. “If we don’t protect the Constitution, if we don’t lunit government, there’s no one left to do it," he said Cuccinelli told those present that Obama was elected because people See CUCCINELLI, Page A3 Celebrated Chef Patrick O'Connell, chef ana owner of The Inn at Little Washington, is inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame as a “celebrated chef" at the American Culinary Federation's convention this month where he was keynote speaker The Inn also received a 2009 award o< “Excellence" at the convention. See story on Page B4

Lisa R. Pullen and Charles Baker to wed in September Charles W. Baker, Sr., of Sperrvville and Lisa R Pullen of Amissville are pleased to announce that they are planning a September wedding in Rappahannock County. Parents of the bnde are George W Pullen. Jr., of Amissville and Barbara M. Mallory of Castleton. Parents of the groom are Charles L and Joyce J. Baker of Sperryville. HOW TO EASILY CONTACT‘H^V>r, | RappahannockNems^ The Rappahannock News is m its 131 s? year as Rappahannock i County s newspaper of record and pnmary source of local news and i advertising If you have any story deas or comments on stones, please i let us know We want to hear from you I Phone (540 ) 675-3338 j Fax: ;540)675-3088 Address: 249 Main Street. PO Box 59. 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Va 22747 The RappanannocK News >s published every Thursday at 245 Man Street in Washington Virginia Dy A-undef Communications Inc Penodcais postage paid at Washington, Virginia and at additional mailing offices ; ArCom Publishing Inc 2009 ■ (USPS #45580) CAC Photo by Lilo Wolte OUTER SPACE: Rappahannock County students participated in a regtonaJ program on “Inner and Outer Space" this month. From left front row, Libby Hippie and her brother, Nich, and Parker Cntzer. Back row, RCES teacher Layne Vickers and Amrit Tamang. Not shown: Jacob Devine of Amissville. Rappahannock students go on a quest into space By Lilo Wolfe Special to the Rappahannock News Five students from Rappahannock County public schools participated in a regional governor's school curriculum July 13-23 entitled, “Inner and Outer Space.' the theme for the SummerQuest! 2009 middle school enrichment program. Participants came from Culpeper. Fauquier, Madison and Orange counties as well to the event at Emerald Hill Elementary School in Culpeper Amrit Tamang of Washington participated in “How Much Space Do You Really Need9" He learned about organic architecture, sustainability and designed a model of a 117 square foot house. ‘Space: The Final Frontier,” led by Rappahannock County' Elementary School teacher Layne Vickers, allowed students to discover the aspects of flight. In this class, Nich Hippie of Chester Gap made and launched rocket models, created puzzles, and formed displays of parts of the universe. Libby Hippie, Nich’s younger sister and Jacob Devine, of Amissville, both participated in the “Outer ‘Cyber’ Space” session. They learned about video production by putting together the summation of what happened during the two weeks in a news show format. Parker Critzer of Washington explored the genre of science fiction in her “Boldly Go” class by taking a deeper look at the historical and cultural aspects of it through literature, television, and film. There was a field trip to Luray Caverns and a special presentation by a spelunker who has helped to rescue people from caves. As the dass erf 2009 continues our unbroken tradition of 100% 4 year college acceptance, we wish them well as they' continue to make their dreams a reality. I Featured are class Valedictorian [ Audrey Speei; attending Cornell and SaJutatonan, Saheel Mehta, attending UVA this talL What are your dreams? INTELLECT CULTURE VIRTUE S FT VICE FITNESS Wakefield Country Day School at Rint Hill, Virginia 1059 Zachary Taylor Highway 1 Flint Ffifl, VA 540635.8555 www.wakefiekkds.org The McFarlands celebrate 69th wedding anniversary Willie and Lois McFarland celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary July 18 with daughter Betty Grigsby hosting a cookout in her garden with 80 friends and family. The McFarlands were married on July 15, 1940. They had three daughters - Betty Grigsby, Peggy Tharp and Joan Broyles - and three sons, Billy, Jimmie and Gene, all now deceased. Willie worked on Thornton Hill Farm for 20 vears. u He retired from Triplett Milling Lois and Willie McFarland Company after 22 years because of health problems. Lois was a housewife until all their'children were married. She then worked at the Washington Packing House and the Sperryville Cold Storage. The McFarlands live on Main Street in Washington next to thendaughter, Betty. Photo courtesy Eller- Aaams EXCHANGE STUDENT: Mohsin Ahmad, a 2006-2007 Rappahannock County High School exchange student who is returning here for a visit from Peshawar, Pakistan, hopes to go to college in the U.S. With him is Roger Mello, former pnncipal of RCHS. Plans are being made for a birthday party and concert for the student on Aug. 9 to support his college goal. Community to hold benefit party for Mohsin Ahmad Community members of all ages are invited to a benefit birthday party (potluck and free concert) for Mohsin Ahmad, a 2006-2007 Rappahannock County High School exchange student who is returning for a visit here from Peshawar, Pakistan. The party is Sunday, Aug. 9 at Hearthstone School from 5-8 p.m., rain or shine. The Gold Top County Ramblers, a locallyacclaimed band, will perform, and dessert and drinks will be provided. Guests are welcomed to bring entrees and side dishes to share. Mohsin is visiting his former host family and friends in Rappahannock following a U.S. Department of State youth conference in Washington, D C. Mohsin touched the lives of many m the community during his stay here with his warm, friendly, and gentle manner and has continued to stay in touch from his country \ia the Internet Various community members and friends are banding together to (assist Mohsin in pursuing his goal of obtaining a college education in the U S. There is no charge to attend the party and birthday gifts are not required, but freewill donations in any amount to support Mohsin’s college goal will be gratefully received. For more information, contact Ellen Adams 540-937-4670. Do you need space in your garage to park? Stimulus Sale! 10% Off All Products! wmm m m n Remodeling? rtew Construction? Have Quests coming for an Event? I Do you need temporary on-site storage?! 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CUCCINELLI From Page A1 were fed up with both parties and they simply wanted change. This off-year election, however, is being watched closely by the rest of the nation. People are asking themselves, “Was this a spasm, a trend or a permanent shift?” said Cuccinelli. This was a call to rally the Republican faithful. “This is still a center right state,” he said. But Cuccinelli also acknowledged that he is far behind '$900,000 behind' Shannon in fundraising, and there were pleas from Miller and conservative political writer Richard Viguerie to give generously. Cuccinelli spoke to the Rappahannock News after the event, discussing several topics ranging from energy, to states rights to leadership. Photo by Stephen Daremg STRATEGIZING: State Senator Ken Cuccinelti (R-Fairfax). left, and Walt Longyear talk politics at an “Ice Cream Social" and Republican Party fundraiser on behalf of Cuccinelli. Longyear and his wife, Susan, own Fairlea Farm Bed and Breakfast in Washington where the event was held Saturday. Asked about Dominion’s power line under construction in Fauquier County, Cuccinelh said, “I would absolutely weigh in to determine whether the power line was needed," noting See CUCCINELLI, Page A6 They’re not worried about your ...plumbing (leave that to us.) ‘We’re a family business that cares about your family’s comfort." toot APPLETON CAMPBELL --— mc—-——— PLMMBING • H€AT1NG • AIR CDNQTlONINCi VA Class A Licensed & Insured Saving Our Community SINCE1976 appletoncampbeH.com .*v£ (540)347(540)825-6332 (703)754-3301 < July Specials *"*200 OFF EVOLENCE RaRffMMmiriwMi w BOTOX 10 $ per UNrr units Needed vary Deposit Reaaifec TERRI MORRIS, M.D. PH.D. BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST 2216 PRINCESS ANNE ST., SUITE 102, FREDERICKSBURG 540/371/9098 www.glowmdlasermedspa.com FREE CONSULTATION At REC, You’re an Owner - Not a Customer. Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is not like other types of utilities. Our business model is based on the 7 Cooperative Principles. This is the third in a series of seven to remind our members-owner* * of these basic principles on which the business they own is operated. Cooperative Principle #3: >.. (Members’ E&mimuc Participation) “Members contntnde Ajuiuibh to, and JanocnOkjOy coranJ, the capital of then aorperative. At least [tort of that capital is usually the common pmfieny <<j the cooperative. Member* usualh recent ImuteJccntfrnsanon, if miy, on capiiiil subscribed as a ixnJaion of msmbershp Members allocate . surpluses for any or all of the f< flowing purposes: desrLtpoig then cvoperatne, fx i\sa+t K setting up reserves, part of which at least would be mdtttstbie; benefiting rr.embers m proportion to their transactions wkh the cooperative; and suppermtg other <*tir tries jpfrnned by the membersiup ” The 7 Cooperative Principles j l. Voluntary and Ojvn Mi'niK-r^if ! 2 IVmocratK Mi-mtvr C 'ontrnl i >. Meml'crs’ Economic Participation ! ; 4. A atone my mJ Independence > EJuo.iUon. Tr-nmnc »nJ lnt. >r?n >r (■» i'• mpiTitii »n Amon^l »|vr-4ti w , l/Hia-ni *•. r I V'inmjmr\ ; Rappahannock Electric Cooperative A Touchstone Energj* Cooperative www.myrec.coop 800.552.3904 REALTORS® Representing Your Local Area ■ The perfect home is out there. f \ • ■ • ' j • _! Here's where you'll find it. Every listing. Every broker. Every agent. One convenient location, j If it’s listed, we have it. No registration required. Just huge photos, open houses, and user-friendly search criteria. Now both buyers and sellers can search all local broker and agent listings. All in one place. . \ homesdatabase.com" Powered by Contact the Greater Piedmont Area Association of REALTORS® (GPAAR) for a Real Estate Professional that can help you find the perfect home! www.gpaar.com ' or 540-347-4866

Editorial & Opinion --ftappatjannotfe JictosEslabtished 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: $34.32 a year in Rappahannock County Back Copies: Recent 2 months. 75 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Mam Street. Washington. Va. Mailing address: P O. Box 59 Washington. Va 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: mkuhn@timespapers.com Hours: 8 30 a m. to 5 p.m.. Monday-Fnday CAC Member. Audit Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2009 Economic vulnerability In her column on the opposite page, Rappahannock County resident Beverly Hunter states: “Our citizens contribute an amazing amount of time and talent to a wide array of charitable works.” She then explains how Rappahannock County’s economy is “highly vulnerable” because, being spread so thinly throughout the county, people rely on the automobile, and that the vast majority of residents’ money is spent outside the county. Recently, events such as the Castleton Festival, have relied heavily on volunteers to contribute time and even housing for musicians invited to attend. Yet there are many in Rappahannock who are not only vulnerable, but desperate for work, for housing, for food. Beverly’s husband, Hal Hunter, seeded the “Plant-aRow” for the hungry which, coupled with the new food bank in Washington sponsored by Commonwealth Community Action Program of Fauquier County has created a mini-supermarket with fresh and healthy food for those having difficulty getting by. In addition to this, the county Board of Supervisors created an Economic Revitalization Advisory Committee to explore opportunities to improve the economic base in Rappahannock County and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. While we truly support all of these initiatives from volunteerism to chanty food banks to economic revitalization, we also think there is a tendency to overlook some unintended biases. For instance, volunteers do jobs for free when there may be money to pay someone to work who desperately needs it. Likewise, putting people up in homes takes business away from local bed and breakfasts. Yes, we want these events to continue, but there are costs to doing these things and when too many volunteers show up or are incorporated, business, and money, that could have come to the county goes elsewhere. Part of the initiatives being explored by the ERAC include bringing wireless broadband to a greater portion of the county. But here, too, bias is in favor of the more educated population of Rappahannock. Making it easier to telecommute does nothing to help an unemployed workforce that maybe does not have the skills required to perform a job via the Internet. Too, there are plenty of unused buildings in Sperryville and Washington that already have broadband access and putting these to use with businesses that would hire local people may be a higher priority than making it easy for others to work from home. Our vulnerabilities, as Ms. Hunter so ably points out, are not just limited to high fuel prices and adjacent communities with discount supermarkets. Our vulnerabilities also include our own blind spots where in the rush to pat ourselves on the back, we sometimes overlook the very people who are most affected by economic circumstances. Letters The Forum Donald Sosin Castleton Festival: Got it right the first time Maybe it was the llamas in the lobby of the tent at intermission. Maybe it was singer Matthew Curran, who never missed a beat at the late night cabaret despite the storm that created a thundering wall of rain between him and the laughing, cheering audience. Or the finely-timed productions of rarely heard operas in a setting as intimate as one could possibly wish for. Or perhaps it was simply the jubilant energy of young musicians who had come from three continents to meld their individual sounds into one vibrant, breathing unit under , the baton of one of the world’s true geniuses. Whatever it was, there was something extraordinary going on at the new Castleton Festival that created a wave of enormous delight for those who were lucky enough to be there during its opening summer season earlier this month. The Chateauville Foundation that Lorin and Dietlinde Maazel founded in 1997 has been presenting events during the year for some time, and has presented operas before, but this year was the beginning of this next phase. Critics from New' York and Washington wrote glowdngly about the festival, joining the throngs of music-lovers and visiting professionals that came from all over the world to be part of the celebration of chamber operas by Benjamin Britten, master classes in conducting, and mentoring young musical talent. My regular beat as a music Photo courtesy First Washington Museum Out of the attic Marshall Barbour was in charge of the trash pickup in the Town of Washington in the early 1950s. The all-women Town Council believed this was a necessary service for the town residents. The photograph was taken on Gay Street. (It ran in the March 3, 1999 edition of the Rappahannock News.) journalist is the northwest corner of Connecticut and its surroundings. where summer festivals are in such profusion that one has to choose from dozens of events within an hour’s drive. Each July and August the hills are alive with sounds emanating from Tanglew-ood and the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, string quartets at Music Mountain, the Bard Music Festival's retrospectives of Shostakovich and Wagner, and a bit farther afield, in Cooperstown, Glimmerglass Opera. So why would I leave all that and spend six days in the back country of Virginia, with no cell phone access and no shopping mall? for miles9 Full disclosure: there art1 no malls close to my home either, and )ur cell service is dicey. Fuller disclosure: my good friend and colleague Paul Reisler had invited me down to Castleton to help with some piano accompaniments for his songwriting students. 1 had also become friends with Dietlinde Maazel earlier m the year after the moving memorial service for Paul’s w ife, Julie Portman. Ms. Maazel was coaching these young singers in German diction and acting, including improvising opera scenes, so I spent part of my daytime hours immersed in the sublime music of Schubert, Brahms and Mozart, as w'ell as joining the singers in creating instant operas, from the thoughtful to the ridiculous. Paul’s class produced some really memorable songs, and all the singers in the class improved markedly under the guidance of their coaches, and the beloved soprano Nancy Gustafson, with whom they study during the year at Northwestern University. But the rest of the time I was a grateful spectator, beginning with the film night that showcased a short new film, “Elah and The Moon," starring Ms. Maazel, with cameos by local kids, and a longer documentary, "The Legacy," that follows the lives of nine young musicians as they tour South America as part of The Youth, Orchestra of the Americas. The following night 1 heard a superb flute recital at The Theatre in Washington, with See SOSIN, Page A5 RCHS student seeks sponsors to attend leadership conference My name is Khalil Davis AbuRoman. My mom is Marie Davis-Roman and I am a junior at Rappahannock County High School this year. I have been nominated to represent my school and the Rappahannock County community as a member of the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D C. this year. The Congressional Youth Leadership Council nominates exceptional students from around the country to attend an experiential educational program. This will be a powerful experience, enabling me to interact with many prominent men and women whom most of us only read about in the news. Attending this program will enable me to further my interest in the field of government and reach my career goals of becoming a Policy Changer. I maintain a 3.25 GPA, am involved in football, baseball and basketball and will be taking Accelerated Placement <AP) courses this coming year. Imagine if you had been given this Khalil Davis AbuRoman opportunity for a life-changing experience when you were in school and were unable to participate for lack of funds. That is why I am writing to you today. My participation in the conference depends on whether I can raise $1,900 in sponsorships. ' The conference tuition is $1,500 and my travel to the conference and incidentals during the conference will be $400.t I am investing every dollar I can of my own money to make sure I don’t miss out on this unique experience and am also taking on extra jobs to raise the funds I need. In addition, through my family, friends and neighbors, I have already raised $400. That leaves me with a balance of $1,500, and 1 am hoping that you will consider assisting me with all or some of these costs. 1 have contacted some companies in Rappahannock County with similar funding requests. My mother, Marie Davis, signed me up on a payment plan to enable us to do additional fundraising for my attendance. My next payment is due July 30 and my final tuition payment must be paid no later than Aug. 17. Your support for my sponsorship request would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me at (540) 937-6221, regarding sponsorships, donations or if you would like any further information regarding the conference. Khalil AbuRoman Amissville Down Memory Lane I From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO August 7, 1969 Libby Snead of Washington, Virginia, riding her pony Ad Lib, walked away with the Large Pony English Championship at the 4-H Light Horse and Pony Show in Culpeper Saturday. In winning her award Libby won blue ribbons in these four divisions: Junior Equitation Hunter, Large Pony Hunter, Large Pony under Saddle and Large Pony Hunter on the outside course. Also attending the show was Ann Baumgardner of Washington, riding her pony Colonel Morton, who won first place in Junior Showing and fitting second place in Junior Equitation Hunter, second place in Large Pony under saddle and fourth place in Large Pony Hunter. H. Laurence Manwaring'has been appointed by the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District to repre sent Rappahannock County. Mr. Manwaring owns and operates a 1,100 acre farm near Woodville, Va, where he raises Hereford and Charolais cattle. Young laches are competing for the title of Amissville Carnival Queen, 1969 and are Debbie Martin, Nancy Sheffield, Carolyn Glascock, Cheryl Poling and Nancy Smith. The queen will be decided and crowned at a ceremony held Friday, August 22 in connection with the annual Amissville Firemen Carnival held four nights, August 20 through 23. 25 YEARS AGO July 26,1984 Rappahannock may be next on the list of Virginia counties that could be sued for failure to comply with state animal-welfare laws. Following a June 25 inspection of Rappahannock's animal shelter facilities. Dr. L. E. Bowen, Jr., state animal welfare officer, filed a report describing county facilities as unacceptable in nine of 11 areas. Walt Lane, president of the Virginia Federation of Humane Societies, will conduct a meeting on the findings, open to the public, next Monday, July 30, at 7:30 p.m., at the Washington Fire Hall. Construction of temporary housing for seasonal farm workers was OK'd July 18 by the Planning Commission—but only after questions were answered and concerns resolved. Zoning Administrator David Konick presented a special use permit for construction of the housing on the property of Alex Sharp of Harris Hollow Sharp described the units as a cluster of buildings, approximately 1,568 square feet, with two sleeping units, a bath house and kitchen Sharp said the units were seasonal, and would be used from August 1 to November 15. The remainder of the year, the buildings would be closed, Sharp said in response to a question from Commissioner David Fannon The Rappahannock Garden Club’s Horticulture Committee recently received a donation of $100 from the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP). RLEFs board of directors voted to give the money to the Rappahannock Garden Club because of its environmental excellence in the county. Helen Holschuh, Garden Club president, said the club wants to redo the courthouse lawn again. 10 YEARS AGO July 28,1999 The county Planning Commission welcomed a new member and gave final approval for Dr. Dale Schusterman to move his chiropractic office at its July meeting Also discussed were the subdivision ordinance, limousine and executive sedan services and the telecommunications ordinance. Everyone was present except for Ron Frazier. The annual Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad held their carnival July 21-24. The members are grateful for Ms. Nancy Jones, who is 73 years old and dedicates all of her time for three to four months each year in helping the company raise much needed operating money Rappahannock resident and tennis professional Hunt Harris will be offering instructional tennis clinics this summer and again in the fall when weather and school/work schedules shift. Instruction for adults and youth on all levels will be offered-beginner, intermediate and advanced Compiled by Jan Clatterbuck

‘A more robust local economy.. .is possible and desirable’ 141 many ways, we who are privileged to live in Rappahannock County experience a very high quality of life. We all glory in the wonders of our beautiful natural and man-made landscapes. Despite being geographically separated from each other in our rural environment, we have rich networks of community activity - commercial, charitable, and social. An unusually large number of our citizens are recognized for their creative and talented work, in every medium and venue from agriculture to animal husbandry, to architecture to carpentry, culinary arts to dance to ecology and education to finance, to herbology and gardening, graphic arts, information technol%ies. to landscaping, to literature, mapping, mechanics, music, painting, photography, plumbing, pottery, spirituality, woodworking. Our citizens contribute an amazing amount of time and talent to a wide array of charitable works, from mentoring, to feeding the hungry, to rescuing animals, to conserving land for the future. Yet, our precious community is highly vulnerable. We are vulnerable because we are totally dependent on automobiles and other gasoline-run vehicles for everyday existence. We are vulnerable because the vast majority of our money is spent outside of our local community, draining valuable resources away like a sieve. We are vulnerable because there are so few local opportunities for paving work. The vast majority of products that residents of the county purchase, are purchased from sellers outside this community, and these products come from sources all over the world. Our information and news comes from global and national sources—only our weekly newspaper and an online bulletin board provide opportunities to inform, learn and teach about ourselves to each other. 1 The Forum J Beverly Hunter Our community could be much stronger than it is, for individuals, families, and the populace as a whole. There is a more hopeful version of our future: a shift to economies that are more local in scale. A more robust local economy would mean that: • More of our people make products and services here locally; • More of our people purchase more products and services that are made locally and/or sold locally; • More of our people grow food here, buy more food grown here, eat food grown here, add value to food grown here through culinary arts and prepared products; sell food grown here to others outside the community. Similarly for wood products and forestry, for renewable energy such as solar and windpower. Similarly for communications: imagine a local radio station featuring local events, products, activities, arts, opinions, musical productions, services. Think of the ways we could expose to all the wealth of knowledge and talent in the community, and how that could stimulate homegrown business, services, and sales. I am constantly amazed to discover how many residents are not aware of products, services, and even shops nght here m the county, even for basics such as food. But, how would they find out except word of mouth? A vision of a robust local economy in this rural area may sound like “pie in the sky” in face of rapid globalization and dominant habits of living and consuming in our postindustrial economy. However, the cost of energy for transportation and housing and agriculture will continue to increase. This is known, although the pace of change is not yet knowable. Economic crises brought about by global climate change and energy shortages will become more frequent. The time, hassle, and cost of traveling long distances to distant counties to work and shop will become more onerous for those of us living in a rural area. But, we can shift our values from, for example, getting the “cheapest” prices at a distant supermarket or box store where a person is anonymous, to getting the highest quality, locally, along with conversations with neighbors and growers. There is already a small but articulate cadre of citizens here who espouse the ideas and values of building local economy. See, for example, a recent discussion on rappnet about the benefits of locally raised healthy meat. At the same time, many people feel that these ideas are impractical or unaffordable, even “elitist” - witness again some of the same discussions on rappnet. What would it take to strengthen and deepen the local economy and community? There is no one silver bullet for sure. This is an incremental process, if it goes in that direction at all. The book “Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future,” by Bill McKibben contains hundreds of examples and stories of ways in which communities have strengthened local economy, and why the people in these communities pursued these activities. The notion of a strong local economy is not a dominant idea in this locality at this time. I believe that the primary driver of development in this direction will be the increasing numbers of our citizens who take on this idea, in one form or another. How can this change happen? There are many way's. One is to champion and make more visible the successful enterpris SOSIN From Page A4 Robert Langevm. principal flutist of the New York Philharmonic, and pianist Nicholas Ong, that climaxed with Faure’s elegant and noble Sonata in A, originally for violin The next morning an orchestral concert showcased the conducting talents of the 10 apprentices, who had been working with the Maestro, sponsored by Rolex. It was fascinating to set1 that despite their individual styles, there was a uniform concern for precision, economy of motion, and concise, direct communication with the orchestra, all hallmarks of Maazel's work. The conductors and other participants I had a chance to speak with during the week were quite forthcoming in their praise of the way the festival had been organized, and filled with gratitude for the rare chance to work so closely with Maazel. With the evening came the wry and boisterous comedy, “The Beggar's Opera,” byBritten, and I began to realize what a unique opportunity the festival offered. Glimmerglass presents large-scale operas with full orchestra and seats 900 people. Tanglewood is an enormous operation with thousands of people in attendance. Castleton’s tent i complete with air-conditioning and luxurious water closets > accommodates about 250; the smaller scale makes for more direct involvement. The outstanding cast, directed by resident artist William Kerley, swept amund the bare plywood set with gusto and glee, with a stellar performance by Dominic Armstrong as the rogue Macheath. Britten’s musical settings of the 18th century ballads by J. C. Pepusch and John Gay are brilliant, and were pi avid with graceful nuance by members of the Qatar Philharmonic under the expert hands of Maazel, who at one point traded quips with Armstrong to the delight of the spectators, many of whom were smack in the middle of the action, one even invited on stage to be serenaded. I was even more captivated by the performance in the cozy 130-seat opera house of Britten’s “Albert Herring," a richly funny and stunningly written comedy of manners and attitudes, with wonderful cast and ensemble, including mezzosoprano Jennifer Check as an uptight dowager with a mission to reward virtue, soprano Ashleigh Semkiw as a youthful teacher, and Brian Z. Porter in the title role of a simple grocery clerk who makes the most of his initially unw-illing role of May King by freeing himself from his mother's iron grip on his life. Timothy Myers led the impressive orchestra from the Royal College of Music. There were other events: ad hoc chamber music programs, after hours cabaret nights with a number of singers showing the lighter side of their voices m Broadway and jazz standards, and the final orchestral concert, which I heard only at the dress rehearsal. It featured the Grieg Piano Concerto with 15-year old Seongjin Cho, who must have studied musical magic at Hogwarts, joined by associate conductor Andreas Weiser, and Tchaikovsky’s “Rococo Variations eloquently played by Han-na Chang, herself one of the conducting students. Maazel led the assembled musicians—the London and Qatar groups joint'd by some American conservatory students and a large contingent of fine string players from Charlottesville High School—in music of Bartok and Verdi to bring the festival to a stirring conclusion. What impressed me most about all of this was the smooth way that everything flowed—a great accomplishment for a first-time endeavor—and how I spent much of my time grinning. It certainly takes a village to raise the musical rafters, and for this all credit must go to the Maazels and the hard-working team that they assembled, from the local volunteers to the firstchair players of the New York Philharmonic who clearly enjoyed some time to unwind in these serene hills with the man who had led them in stirring performances here and abroad for the past 10 years. But both the Maazels seemed never to stop. And Ms. Maazel was the last one out of the cabaret on two of the nights, staying into the wee hours of the final evening to sit with a couple of the staff to reflect on the goings on of the preceding weeks and how to improve. The music may have a vigorous downbeat, but in my short time there, I sensed the Castleton Festival spirit is all upbeat There is an easygoing^ spirit of cooperation, an absence of attitude, and it’s small enough so that people can make friends easily, take the time to relax, play tennis, swam and dance together (classically trained they may be, but they responded to the closing night party’s iPod playlist, a jubilant mix of rock and hip hop, with abandon). Next year’s festivities begin on July 2 with two new opera productions. I can’t wait. Donald Sosin is a composer, pianist, arranger, music director and teacher living in Lakeville Conn., where he writes a weekly music column for the Lakeville Journal. es already taking place here locally. One way might be a local radio station. Web sites could help, although cheaper access to broad bandwidth for the masses is prequisite to using the Internet for local communications. Given the existing human and natural resources in our county < and local neighbors). it seems clear to me that a more robust local economy, and hence stronger community, and hence higher quality of Life, is indeed both possible and desirable both for us here now and for our children and grandchildren. CFC Farm & Home Center Premium feed... manufactured locally and so much more! $5.00 off Any Work-Dry T-Shirt! Sale ends August 5th a. a. — Culpeper 540-825-2200 Marshall 540-364-1533; Rappahannock 540-987-8555 MorrisviHe 540-439-3254 Warrenton 540-347-7100 Caroline 804-448-0266 The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas a partnership of Prince William & Fauquier Hospitals ^ RapidAn 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. 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Festival From Page A1 Sandra Cartwright-Brown, owner of the Conyers House Inn & Stable, the oldest bed and breakfast in the county, thought the breadth of the festival wouldn’t encompass her business, eight miles outside of Sperryville. Much to her surprise, her B&B welcomed 25 percent more guests than usual. “I thought we would be too far away, but we had guests come specifically to go to the festival.” she said. As to the economic impact the festival had on the county, she said, “I certainly earned more money as a result of it and diese people had to buy gas someplace and they had to have iinner someplace, so all the quests in the county certainly mpacted us in a positive way.” Sylvie Rowand, a caterer ind owner of Laughing Duck hardens & Cookery, saw the estival as a catalyst for the iiture. She is hopeful that visi:ors will return to the county ind spread the word about its nhabitants’ artistic talents. “We hope that the visitors to die festival will come back. It’s uore of a snowball impact,” she said. “It put the county on more peoples’ radar. It certainly lelped the county to get loticed.” Dietlinde Maazel agreed, citing the attention the festival received in the press, including Die Washington Post, The New fork Times, and many others. “There was a buzz nationwide and internationally that made people curious and I think people will come from afar to see Lhat,” she said. “It certainly put Rappahannock on the map and it deserves to be there.” The festival not only impacted the community, but also its participants. According to Doug Beck, executive director of the Chateauville Foundation, the Castleton Festival’s location inspired its performers in ways most can’t. “There are certainly festivals in rural locations, but in our situation there was a harmonious mingling of festival, landscape and community,” said Beck. “It’s a special atmosphere that’s conducive to focused work that you don’t find anywhere else.” In comparison to other festivals, including Tanglewood in Massachusetts and Glimmerglass in N.Y., the Castleton Festival is held in quite a remote location, one that most opera fans would have to “make a pilgrimage to,” said music critic Donald Sossin. The isolation of Castleton seemed to work in its favor in many ways, especially keeping its patrons out of trouble. County Administrator John McCarthy was surprised when the only complaint he received was that pedestrians were walking in the middle of the road, nothing he would qualify as significant. In fact, according to McCarthy, the county only had two calls for emergency response during the 16 days of the festival. “Having over 200 people in attendance, you would think that emergency personnel would be called upon," said McCarthy. “We had almost no impact on any services and of the two calls for emergency response, they were insignificant. There were no disorderly conduct calls.” When asked if there were parts of the county the festival didn’t impact, McCarthy responded by saying that’s the beauty of Rappahannock. “If you did not want to take part, you didn’t have to. It’s the splendid isolation that people treasure about Rappahannock,” he said. “If that doesn’t define a good fit, I don’t know what does.” MEDIA RELEASE • 2009-2010 POLICY FOR PROVIDING FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEALS August 1, 2009 Raopabannock County Public Schools today announced Its policy for providing free or reduced price meals for children served under the National School Lunch, ana or School Breakfast Programs. Each school andor central school nutrition office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for free or reduced price meal benefits. Children from households Ahose income >s at or beiow the levels shown may be eligible for either free or reduced price meals. Children who are members of households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly the Food Stamp Program) or who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF) may be automatically eligible for free meals. Children whc are homeless, migrant, or runaway may also be automatically eligible for free meals. Foster children, who are the legai responsibility of a welfare agency or court, may be eligible 'or benefits regardless of the income of the household with whom they •eside Eligibility for the foster child is based on the child's income Children who are members of households participating in WIC may also be eligible for free or rP<i! irpri-nrirp mpasc. hp«;pri nn thp hni iCLphniri'<; inmmp Application prms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing households of the availability of free or reduced price meals for their children Applications are aisc avaiiabe a: the principal's office m each school and at the centra! office To appiy'for free or reduced price meals, households must only fill out one application pier household and return it to the school division. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year The information households provide on the application will be used for determining eligibility and verification of data Applications may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other pxogram officials For school officials to determine eligibility for free or 'educed price benefits, households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly the Food Stamp Program) or whc 'eceive Temporary Assistance tor Needy Families (TANF) only have to list their chikJ(ren)s name, and (SNAP) benefits (formerly the Food Stamp Prpgram) or TANF case number and an adult household member must sign the application. Households who do not list th a SNAP or TANF case number, including WIC households, must list the names o< all household members the amount and frequency of the income received by each household member, and the social security number of the adult housenoic member whc signs the application If the household member does not have a social security number, the household member must indicate that a social security number is not availaote The application must be signed by an adult household member in order to be approved Under the p'ovisions of the tree and reduced price meal polity. Brenda W Payne. Food Service Director, will review applications and determine eligibility. An appiicatpn for Tee or reducec price meals cannot be approved unless it is complete. Households dissatisfied with the ruling of the eligibility determining official may wish to discuss the decision with the official on ar informal basis Households wishing to make a formal appeal tor a hearing on the decision may make a request either verbally or in writing to: Dr Rooer' Cnappeii. Superintendent. 6 Schooihouse Road. Washington. VA 22747. 540-987-8773 Households may apply tor free or -educed price meals at any time during the school year If a household is hot eligible now but has a change, such as a decrease in household income an increase in household size, becomes unemployed or qualifies for SNAP or TANF, the household should contact the school tor an application. Such changes ^ay mane :rp children of the housenoto eligible tor benefits if the households income falls at or below the levels shown in the income chart. Housenoids that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly the Food Stamp program) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF, may not have ic complete ar application tor free or reduced price student meals School officials will determine eligibility tor free meals based on documentation, obtained directly from the Virgin,a Department of Social Services, that a child is a memoer of a household currently receiving SNAP or is receiving TANF School officials will notify these nousenotos of tneir eligibility. Households who are notified of their eligibility, but wno do not want their children to receive free meals, must contact the school. 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Reporter Hilary Lewis bids farewell By Hilary Lewis Rappahannock News Staff Writer To all of the citizens who call Rappahannock County home, I hanily feel right sharing my sentiments on my short time here, but I would just like to express how it’s made a significant stamp on my life. Right out of college, I got a job writing at a newspaper which was then called the Culpeper Citizen. As the economy declined, I fell victim and was laid off after two years. That’s when I first ventured to the Rappahannock News as a freelancer last summer, to the tiny office on Main Street in “Little” Washington. Greeted by a smiling redhead at the front desk and surrounded by retro wood paneling, I felt like I’d returned home to Bowling Green, Va where I grew up. The terrain is a little less rugged there and not as many people complain about the bears, but Bowling Green has a similar main drag, surrounded by historic homes where the people inside know everything about everybody. Although the compensation for the articles was hardly worth the gas it took me to get up here (I lived in Culpeper at the time), I felt at home amongst the quiet fields and abundance of fresh, organic produce. After writing a few articles that summer, I sold out and started working for a large insurance company that turned me into a robot. Luckily, I still remembered how to read and stumbled across an ad in -the still-functioning Culpeper Times for a full-time reporter in Rappahannock. I could finally escape! I made my way back in June with the good graces of Rappahannock News editor Mary Ann Kuhn and started tackling a daily trip from Fredericksburg. Since then I have been burning rubber up and down Route 211 and typing away, more about animals than people strangely. Some highlights of my experience were, of course, the beautiful Castleton Festival, meeting Lorin and Dietlinde Maazel, and touring the world- renowned Inn at Little Washington. Now, sadly, I must say goodbye for the time-being, as I am going to attend grad school next month. My hopes are to become a teacher, take my summers off at tfie beach and continue to write. I’ll always remember the days I spent in Rappahannock Members of the Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club Caroline Massey, Tiffany Wayland, Taylor, Kourtney and Allie Yowell, Andrew and Maddie Heneghan wish to thank the following for their donation toward or purchase of our 4-H Livestock projects: Rappahannock Farm Bureau Rappahannock Fanners Cooperative Rappahannock National Bank ^ Rase Hill Veterinary- Practice Settles Cars & Trucks John Yowell Marshall Feeder Cattle Association ! We dso wish to thaik the fiMoumg indkiduds for their donMions to the C-M-R Farm Shoe ii 4 net Jones Phil Irwin Lots Snead K.O. bridges Mix ire’s Orchard Ray Cannon The support of the community and the dedication of our 4-11 volunteers and leaders help to make the farm Show a success for our 4-H \outh Cheeses, .Savories, Meat1* &C. Fine Prepared Foods Farm to Table You don’t liavc to cook fanc y or complicated masterpieces, just jijnnd find from fresh iiwredients" Julia Ghikl Featured This Week Gazpacho - Wild Chanterelle Ravioli .Summer Panini 2009 .Spring-Milk Farmstead Cheeses Sc Fromage Blanc .Spread with Fre.sh Herb.s Garden .Seating 3 37 Ciay .Street, WaVirginia Mon 0-4, Tuts 0-1. 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Certified Arborist Dogwood Anthracnose Anthracnose caused by the fungus Discula destructiva is a potentially fatal disease of dogwood. All varieties of the native flowering dogwood (Cornus florida and C. nuttallii) are susceptible. The disease usually starts on lower leaves and progresses into twigs and branches. Infected trees are severely weakened so that secondary canker and root rot diseases infect and kill the tree. Infection by Discula usually occurs dunng cool rainy periods in the spnng. The fungus is spread by rain splashing spores. Dogwood Anthracnose is found from Massachusetts to Georgia and also the Pacific region of Canada and the Pacific Northwest U S. Often the first symptoms of Discula destructive anthracnose are | spots on lower leaves and flower bracts. Spots are tan to brown and may have purple rings around them, i Leaf tissue will also be killed along with the veins or entire leaves will be killed. Those leaves, which succumb j to infection during the summer, will persist after normal leaf drop The infection will also spread from the leaves to the twig resulting in cankers and twig dieback. Epicormic branchesiwater sprouts) are more susceptible to the fungus, thus dieback is more rapid. The resulting canker can girdle and kill the branch. For more information on your plant health or to schedule an appointment for a complimentary consultation with me, call 877-BAR7IETT today, or email me at |wood§bart)ett.com. BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS among the warm and relaxed people and green, rolling mountains. It’s truly been a joy. But I must go on my way for now, knowing that a higher purpose sent me here, if even for a short time, to gain what knowledge I hope to someday understand. FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The Rappahannock County Farmland Preservation Committee, in accordance with its rules and procedures as set forth in the Farmland Preservation Program adopted by the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, is issuing a call for applications for the FY2010 Farmland Preservation Program. Applications will be accepted through January 8. 2010 at 12 00pm at the County Administration Office at 290 Gay Street in Washington. Virginia. Copies of the application and program documents are available on the County's website (www.rappahannockcountyva.gov - Notices and Documents page), or by contacting the County Administrator at jwmccarthy@rappahannockcountyva.gov, or from the office at the above address THE FOUNDATION Of MY FAMILY OWNED IUSINESS FOR MORE THAN 29 YEARS. NEW FINANCING! BUY NOW... NO PAYMENTS UNTIL 2010! FREE MONEY! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GOVERNMENTS $1500 TAX CREDIT. SAVE 30% ON YOUR ENERGY BILLS!!! 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Wildlife From Page A1 Injured box turtle A forestry, major at the University of Rio Grande in Ohio. Amo i Latin for Amy) Merritt started working as a park ranger on the Blue Ridge Parkway right out of college. Shortly after. Merritt married her husband. Greg, who was in the Marine Corps, and moved to North Carolina, where she spent the next 15 years. In 1990, her husband's job brought the family to Rappahannock. Always having wanted to be a vet, Merritt first got interested in wildlife rehabilitation after finding an injured box turtle on the side of the road. “I called the wildlife center and they told me to call a ‘rehabber’ in Richardsville. She said if I could bring him to her, shell take a look at him,” Merritt said. The “rehabber’s” name was Penny Weaver. She's the reason Merritt got hooked. Friends from the start, Merritt spent a year apprenticing under Penny and fol lowed the steps to get her permit. Part of the’job Rehabbing for 15 years now, Merritt's seen just about everything. She takes in any animal native to Virginia, including snakes, skunks, fox, opossums, deer, and more, but she specializes in “coons” and songbirds. “You learn something new everyday. I’m absolutely not an expert in anything, but you do the best you can to get them back up and back out where they belong," she said. When animals are first brought to Merritt, a form must be filled out by its caregiver asking where, when, and how the animal was found and if it has bitten or scrapped anyone, due to rabies concerns. Paperwork on each animal Merritt treats must be filed for state records. If an animal is badly injured, Merritt transports it to a veterinarian for x-rays, or sometimes, euthanization. “Sometimes it’s part of my job,” she said. “About 90 percent of my animals survive, but if a bird has a broken wing, there’s not much you can do for them.” Although sometimes her kvork ends sadly, Merritt’s joy :omes from freeing the animals she’s cared for back into ;he wild. “That’s the joy of doing :his. You can take care of ;hem while they’re here,” she said. Merritt works around the dock treating her animals, especially her birds, who must ee fed every hour. Sometimes eaby birds must be fed every 20 minutes. Her family has eecome accustomed to VJerritt’s dedication to her vork. “It gets a little frantic, as Let's Build Something Together" HURRY IN FOR SPECIAL VALUES Prices valid 7/26/09 - 8/2/09 unless otherwise noted. Ado* to *3«-oer -c -OA&-S a'- yefloA clearance aoe-s. Prees reflect discount. While suooes last Selector may vary Dy location. 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Amo Merritt- 540-9878431 (Rappahannock) songbirds and raccoons Judie Graham- 540-8256407 (Culpeper) opossums Caroline Dooley- 540364-6364 (Fauquier) rabbits, squirrels Tanya lacaruso- 540-7881240 (Fauquier) birds Penny Weaver- 540-3991872 (Culpeper) bats, turtles • Mail donations to: Native Wildlife Rescue, Inc. 5438 Sperryville Pike Boston, Va. 22713 • Other important contacts: Wildlife Center of Virginia- 540-942-9453 Wildlife Rescue League Hotline- 703-440-0800 www.dgif.virgmia.gov • Interested in ‘rehabbing?' The group is always looking for more rehabilitators to become licensed. For more information, contact Amo Merritt at 540-987-8431. with any family," said Merritt, who has a daughter at Wakefield Country Day School. They say, ‘What do you mean you can’t go today because you have animals to feed?’" she said. “It takes up a lot of my time, but it is very' rewarding.” Filling Merritt’s basement are the supplies needed to care for her critters. Dog food, dean towels, baby bottles, rages, and plastic containers are just some of the things she has lining her walls. Some of the supplies are donated, but a lot comes out of Merritt’s own pocket. Her job as a “rehabber” is completely volunteer, her time and services completely free. Giving sack to nature is her reward “It’s just so rewarding to ?et the wildlife back out to where it belongs,” she said Educating the public When asked what people should do if they encounter a lost or sick animal, Merritt oked, “Put the baby back!" “They are wild. They're not cute and cuddly. People will bring you a deer fawn and they’ve got it in the back seat, petting it like a dog, but the animal is in shock," she said, naving seen a number of incidents where people have intervented improperly. Merritt founded Native Wildlife Rescue, Inc., with a number of local w ildlife rehabilitates. Its purpose is to educate the public in interacting with injured wildlife. “Watch things from a distance. They aren't pets. They may look cute and cuddly, but they’re not," she said. “Enjoy them where they are. If they need help, call. That’s what w e’re here for " Merritt encourages those who are interested in becoming a wildlife rehabilitator to :ontact her “Rehabbers,” she said, are always needed, espenally during the spring and summer. READ YOUR COMMUNITY ONLINE... / RappNevvs.com

• Classifieds/B7-8 July 30, 2009 Evening of ‘Cool Jazz for Cool Cals’ at Middleton Inn Friday Fundraiser benefits stray, abandoned cats By Esther and Franklin Schmidt Special to the Rappahannock News Music has always been part of the Rappahannock County tradition. From local, well-known stars such as the late John Jackson to family gospel groups. Trapezoid, Stick ‘Em Up, The OKs and lately and in just the opposite musical direction, Castleton Music Festival, Rappahannock is as much about sound as physical beauty. Continuing the tradition. Bob Boguslaw, star pianist with the President’s Own Marine Jazz ensemble, will share the stage Friday evening, July 31 with Rappahannock’s own, nationally-known recording vocalist Monica Worth and virtuoso horn player Dontez Harris at the second annual Catstravaganza, 6-9 p.m., at historic Middleton Inn on Main Street in Little Washington. Catstravaganza benefits RappCats, the countywide, non-profit, all-volunteer cat welfare and rescue organization. Rappahannock is the only county in Virginia that does not have a cat shelter nor does it provide any funding for the care of its stray, abandoned and abused cats. RappCats' mission is to fill that void. Worth has a record out on Mapleshade Records, “Never Let Me Go” and has toured nationally with some of the greatest jazz musicians of our era. Harris has extensive playing experience including Wolftrap, the Kennedy Center. Warner Theatre, Carter Amphitheater, the White House and European venues. He has also played with the reggae group Black Sheep and hlues artist Millie Jackson Boguslaw, in addition to being a pianist with the “President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band since 1991, has performed with Louie Bellson, Vinnie Colaiuta, Manhattan Transfer, Marc Egan and Ira Sullivan. He also is a member of the John Blount, Dave Tucker Big Band, a Grammy nominated group out of Baltimore. Boguslaw has appeared at numerous jazz festivals and has two CDs on Summit Records which have received critical acclaim from both Jazz Times and Cadence Magazines. The jazz evening, billed as Cool Jazz for Cool Cats, also will feature popular raffle items. These include dinner for two at The Inn at Little Washington, brunch/lunch at Thornton River Grill, massage by Cara Martin, massage therapist, and works by potter, Jeannie Drevas. It will also provide the wanner in the county’s first Rappnet auction of a painting specially created for RappCats by Steven Kenny. Food will be the best of the best provided by home chefs, caterers and food purveyors from in and around Rappahannock As at last year’s sellout Catstravaganza, the party will be held at Middleton Inn, owned by RappCats' board member Mary Ann Kuhn. There are still a few tickets left. To reserve your ticket and bid on the cat painting go to or call 540-987-8410 for more information. Plans for first Rapp Farm Tour shift into high gear — ■ — ■ ' ....mbm ■ ■■ n ■■ i Pnoto courtesy of Clit* Milter BONDING: Cliff Miller, honorary chairman of the first Rappahannock Farm Tour on Sept. 26 and 27, strokes Blackie. his herd sire, at Mount Vernon Farm in Sperryville. The two bonded when Blackie was a young bull and was injured. Miller treated his wound several times a day and built a trusting relationship for the past seven years. Visitors may get to see Blackie as Mount Vernon Farm is on the tour. Features county’s farms, wineries, orchards, nurseries, presentations By Laura Overstrekt Special to the Rappahannock News The 2009 Rappahannock County Farm Tour planning committee has shifted into high gear with the tour weekend only two months away. Honorary Farm Tour chair Cliff Miller reports that some 21 venues, including farms, orchards, wineries and plant nurseries will offer programs and presentations during the two-day tour Sept. 26 and 27, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., rain or shine. The participating venues, to date, include Belle Meade Farm & School, Caledonia Farm, Eastwood Nursery, Farm-to-Table Program. The Farm at Sunnyside, Gadino Cellars, Gray Ghost Vineyards, Hall's Orchard, Hill House Farm & Nursery, Lazy S Llama Ranch, Manor Farm, Mountain Laurel Montessori Farm School, Mount Vernon Farm, Narmada Winery. Persimmon Spring Farms & Nursery. Rappahannock Cellars, Roy's Orchard & Fruit Market, Stonvman Gourmet Farmer. Sunset Hills Farm. Waterpenny Farm and Wits End Farm. Headwaters' Farm-toTable Program, Belle Meade School and Mountain Laurel Montessori Farm School will present programs especially for students and local environmental organizations will offer presentations on land stewardship. Admission is $5 for adults over 16 years of age. Net proceeds will benefit the Rappahannock County Farmland Preservation Program. The tour is supported by the Rappahannock County Office of Tourism, Rappahannock's Virginia Cooperative Extension Office and local volunteers. Local businesses and organizations can show their support for the Farm Tour and reach a broad audience of visitors from throughout the Piedmont, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC. area through sponsorships which are available at many levels, each with corresponding benefits. Anyone interested in learning more should contact Katie Pricer at 540-987-9499 or email pncerinsurance@ yahoo com. The Farm Tour wall begin at The Link community center in Sperryville where visitors can pick up programs, including a map and schedule of events. The committee is planning an “All Things Rappahannock" Farmers Market at Be a part of the ‘All Things Rappahannock’ farmers’ market The Rappahannock Farm Tour headquarters will be housed at The Link in Sperryville where there will be a “farmers’ market”style market showcasing the county’s produce, plants, food items, and craft items (with a tie to the land and farming). To be considered, items must be grown or raised ip the county (in the case of flowers, plants, fruit or produce), made using items from the county (for example, dried flower wreaths, dried herbs, wool scarves, baked goods) or feature county scenery < photographs, prints, and notecards ). Items must be made by the seller; resale is not allowed. This is a perfect opportunity for individuals and small businesses which are not on the tour to have a presence at the tour and introduce their products to potential customers. Space is limited and a small fee of $10 per day is required. Space is available indoors on a first-come, first-serve basis. For outdoors, bring j your own tent and display. We also are looking for | volunteer/membership organizations that have an interest in farming, farm- , land preservation, water- i shed and forestry issues, to j have a display or present a short program at The Link. Persons who would like to be considered for this opportunity, should contact Sylvie Rowand at 540-6753725 or email Sylvie@ LaughingDuckGardens.co m) with your name, the name of your business, if any, contact information, j and the items that you would like to sell, or with your program" ideas - or with any ideas at all for this “All Things Rappahannock"’ market. The Link for both days. For details on participating at the Farmers Market, contact Sylvie Rowand at sylvie@ LaughingDuckGardens or Barbara Adolfi at adolfibarbara@Venzon.net for participation criteria See TOUR, Page B6 Popular ‘Taste of Rappahannock’ dinner is Sept. 12 at Belle Meade By Lu ka Oykrsthkkt Special to The Rappahannock News Long before "eating local” became trendy, the annual “Taste of Rappahannock” showcased the county’s local bounty at a delicious dinner and social event held to benefit the county’s public school children. Celebrating its 12th year, the “Taste of Rappahannock” is being held Saturday, Sept. 12 at historic Belle Meade School along scenic Route 231 outside Sperryville. With tables set exquisitely with fresh flowers and yes, even vegetables, from local gardens, the evening promises to be better than ever. Sponsored by the Headwaters Foundation, this popular event supports multiple programs dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for children in the county. The evening includes the best of Rappahannock County’s culinary delights, using fresh, locally grown produce and meats generously contributed by local farms. Some of the produce is grown by Rappahannock County Hi^h School students through Headwaters’ Farm-to-Table program under the direction of Trista Scheuerlein. Dishes are prepared by local restaurants and the high school students under the direction of culinary instructor Mary Arthur, and Terri Lehman, owner of Epicurious Cow (Ecowt A sampling of the county’s award-winning wines accompanies the dinner rnuiu cuunesy n«duwdie'b ruunudiiun EATING LOCAL: Guests will taste the best of what Rappahannock has to offer in food and wine on Sept. 12 when the 12th annual Taste of Rappahannock' benefit dinner is held at Belle Meade School. Diners will sit at beautifully set tables like this one from an earlier 'Taste.' During the evening, guests have an opportunity to bid on oneof-a-kind treasures and experiences through both silent and live auctions, and learn about Headwaters’ programs from the people enjoying them. This year's Taste event will be emceed by Headwaters Foundation’s new executive director, Toni Egger, who came on board in March. Egger taught drama at Wakefield Country Day School last year, returning to the class room after decades in television. The evening also will introduce the new director of Starfish, Headwaters’ mentoring program, Clare Turner, and Next Step’s new director, Paula Howland, both of whom bring a wealth of experience to their new posts. Thanks to the proceeds raised annually at the Taste of Rappahannock, Headwaters’ enrichment programs continue to See TASTE, Page B3 Photo by Ray FmefrocH OPENING SOON: Scheduled to open by the end of summer. Martins Super Market will add another shopping venue in Culpeper. The store is hiring over 200 employees Another Martin’s Super Market opening soon Grocery store plans to hire some 225 local employees By Ray Finekwk/k Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock shoppers will soon have another option in full service fixxi stores from which to choose Martin’s Super Markets, part of Giant Foods, is on schedule for a late summer opening in Culpeper, according to Chns Brand, community relations manager for the company This gives Rappahannock shoppers another Martin’s - there is one in Front Royal w here a number of county residents shop “We’re right on track, although I can’t give you an exact date as yet," Brand said in a phone interview last At a Glance Martin s Super Market Address: 15315 Creativity Drive (next to Target) Telephone: (540) 498-7100 Hiring center hours: Monday through Friday from 10 a m to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p m week from his office in Carlisle, Pa “We have set up a hiring center and are hiring 225 full- and part-time associates. We have a good team down there and See MARTIN'S, Page B3

The Rapp Happenings section lists events sponsored by non-profit groups only. Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Monday in order to be included in the next edition. Email Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers.com. Include name and phone number for information. All others seeking to advertise an event may contact Kimberly Dewey, kdewey@timespapers.com, or (540) 351-1161. Friday, July 31 Catstravaganza, an evening of “Cool Jazz for Cool Cats," 6 - 9 p.m., at Middleton Inn, Washington. Sponsored by RappCats to benefit homeless cats. Hors d'oeuvres and wine; great entertainment (Dontez Harris and Monica Worth); Raffles; Steven Kenny painting auction, $50 per person. Reservations, more information: 540-987-8410 or RappCats@RappCats.Org. or RappCats, P.O. Box 307, Washington, VA 22747. Saturday, Aug. 1 Rain barrel demostrations by the Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District, 8 a.m. to 12 noon., at the Madison Farmers' Market. Rain barrels will be available for purchase for $60 for one and $100 for two (cash or check only). Barrels are r available on a first come first serve basis. The Madison Farmer's Market is on Fairgrounds Road next to Madison Primary School. For more information, call Stephanie DeNicola at 540-825-8591 or send an e-mail to Stephanie.DeNicola@va.nacdnet.net. Sunday, Aug. 2 Reunion of Jenkins-SiskWoodard at the Rappahannock County Park, Washington, starting at 11:30 a.m. Please bring a dish. For more information call 540-635-9085 or 703-331 -0856. Monday, Aug. 3-7 Children's Garden Camp at Hearthstone School, Sperryville, Aug. 3-7, children ages 2 to 7 years old, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost is $150. Children will be divided into three groups according to age and skill level. Activities include movement/dance, drama, singing, musical instruments, fairytales and nature stories, cooperative games, watercolor painting, beeswax crayon drawing, sewing, knitting, weaving, pottery, organic gardening and cooking. Through all of these activities (age appropriate) children will be learning Spanish and brushing up on language arts, mathematics, geography, social studies and science in a T-—* mw ' *» i creative and fun way. Call 540987-9212 or visit: www.hearthstoneschool.org for more information and to download application form. Tuesday, Aug. 4 Meeting by the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee, 7 p.m., county library in the Jamieson Room. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Ray Boc at 540-987-9706 or eraymond.boc@att.net. Wednesday, Aug. 5 Rappahannock Free clinic also will be open on Aug. 19 at the county health department on Main Street in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-3470394. Thursday, Aug. 6 Continental breakfast, 7:45 a.m. at The Link, followed by talk there by Andrew Grigsby at 8:15 a.m., who will outline benefits of an energy audit for existing structures, new construction and renovation projects, Grigsby consults on design, construction and improving environmental performance of all types of structures and will describe the energy audit process and areas for focus in the context of his recent audit of the Sperryville Schoolhouse, aka The Link. Event sponsored by the Rappahannock Nonprofit Center. To reserve, call 540987-9750 or email info@rnpc.org. Saturday, Aug. 8 Baseball registration, 10 a.m. - 12 noon, Stuart Field, Runtan Building. If you have never played for Rappahannock Athletic Association before you must bring your birth certificate or other official document for age verification. 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Sunday, Aug. 9 Tryouts for the Fauquier Freeze for the 2009-2010 season on Sunday, Aug. 9 and on Sunday, August 16. This past year girls from Rappahanock were a part of our organization, and we would like to extend a welcome to area girls who might be interested in playing fastpitch travel softball. Season runs from August-August and we are looking for competitive players in all age groups (18U, 16U, 14U, 12U & 10U). If you are interested in playing but cannot make the listed dates, please contact Mark Ott at mott@fcps1.org or via phone 540-219-3190. Times for tryouts: 10U&12U = 12 noon-2 p.m.; 14U, 16U& 1811 = 3-5 p.m. All tryouts are at Fauquier High School. For more information, visit www.fauquierfreeze.net and click on a team page and contact the head coach. Tuesday, Aug. 11 Spay and neuter van trip - Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) offers simple and affordable spay/neuter services to Rappahannock and neighboring county dogs and cats. Partnered with the Shenandoah Low Cost Spay/Neuter Veterinary Clinic, we coordinate trips for 20 or more animals at a time. The program presents animal owners with a chance to spay/neuter at a fraction of the ordinary cost (fees range from $50 to $90). Advance registration by Aug. 4 and payment required. For more information please call the RAWL shelter in Amissville (540) 937-3336, (540) 9373283, or visit the Web site: www.rawldogs.org Thursday, Aug. 13 Male voices needed for Rappsody, a small but energetic singing group that has been formed. Rehearsing now for Christmas. Need bass and baritone voices, tenors, too. The few men we have are swamped by nearly a score of women. Help! We are drowned by sopranos. If you can talk, you can sing. We have the best choral director in nine counties. Please call Bernie Olson at 540-675-1900 for more information. Join us every second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 Meeting of the Rappahannock Eldercare Coalition, 1 p.m., at the Rappahannock County Library. New members welcome. Refreshments will be served. For information, call Sharon Pyne at 540-675-3313. Saturday, Aug. 29 Annual yard sale by the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Link, Sperryville. For more information or to arrange a pick up of donations, call Barbara Dennis at 540-364 2569. Seeking contestants Hint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is seeking young ladies (ages 1-21) and young men (ages 1-8) to participate in its annual carnival Aug. 5-8. Contestants will be selling raffle tickets on a 2009 Chevy Colorado pickup truck. For more information call Karen Williams at 540-635-4673. The National Parte Service is offering three "Fee Free Weekends" this summer at national parks, including the Shenandoah National Parle. Entrance fees will be waived on Aug. 15-16. More information about Shenandoah National Park and the "Fee Free weekends" is available at www.nps.gov/shen or at www.snptrust.org Music lessons during the summer, a great time to learn to play an instrument. Instruction in trumpet, trombone, flute, piano, Clarinet, saxophone, percussion and voice. Many of the instructors are upper level students at Shenandoah Conservatory, and some are knowledgeable, enthusiastic local musicians. Lessons cost $16 per 1/2 hour, weekly lesson. A limited number of scholarships are available to help cover the cost of lessons. Please contact Kathryn Treanor at 540 937-5794 with any questions or to set up lessons. Religious Notes Rev. Dr. Wendell Grant and the First Baptist Church family invites everyone to worship at their revival and homecoming on Thursday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Ray Jackson of Waterloo Baptist Church, guest speaker, and Friday, July 31, with Rev. Verdice Stribhng of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. On Sunday, Aug. 2 homecoming. Rev. Grant will preach the 11 a m. service. Lunch will be served. Rev. Gary Brown of Hopewell Sperryville Baptist Church will preach the 3 p.m. service. Everyone is welcome. Pastor Lemuel Montgomery and the Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Amissville, invites everyone to worship at their revival and homecoming, Thursday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker is Rev. Gilson Wanser of First Springs Baptist Church. Guest speaker on Friday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m., is Rev Harold Brown of Guildfield Baptist Church. On Sunday, Aug. 2 homecoming is at 11 a m. with Rev. Lemuel Montgomery. Lunch will be served. Rev. Arthur Green of Swift Ford Baptist church will preach the 3 p.m. service. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 540347-1209. Come join Pastor Rev. Homer E. Jones and congregation for an evening of praise and fellowship at Bethel Baptist Church, Amissville. The choir will celebrate its 14th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. Guest choirs include Mt. Moriah Gospel Choir, Holy Scripture Church of Christ Pastor’s Aide Choir and others. Maranatha Baptist Church, Amissville, will ' hold its annual homecoming on Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. The guest speaker is Mark Leatherman from Elkton, Va. Special singing will be by Carl and Dawn Menefee, Shelia and Lois Woodward and Nathan and Melissa Cotton. Lunch will be served at noon. Pastor Albert Payne and congregation welcome everyone. Hope Hill Baptist Church, Castleton, will hold its Vacation Bible School, Studio Go, Aug. 3-7 from 7-9 p.m. Each day, children will participate in large-group music, skits and fun where they will be introduced to a Bible story and life focus. Beginning each day, the host at Studio Go! (Wanita Winalot) will challenge celebrity contestants (Coach Armstrong and Professor Wordsmart) along with the children to see how God works in the lives of those that trust Him. For more information call 540-829-4924. Little Fork Episcopal Church in Rixeyville is having another TAIZE’ Healing Prayer Service on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to participate in the TAIZE’ programs held the second Saturday evening of each month throughout the summer. The services provide spiritual and physical healing in a> calm, peaceful, candlelit environment through meditative scripture reading, prayer, and praise and worship music. Call the church office at 540-937-4306 for directions or further information. F.T. Baptist Church, Spenyville, will start its Vacation Bible School on Sunday, Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m., with a slide show presentation of Donna Yowell’s recent mission trip to South Africa. From Monday, Aug. 10 through Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m., the church will have its VBS “J O Y." (Jesus, Others, You). All children are welcome to enjoy worship, music, games, crafts and snacks. Call 540-9234413 for more information. Slate Mills Baptist Church, Sperryville, will hold its annual Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, Aug. 9 at 11 a m. All are welcome to attend and join in workshop, music and great food. If you have any questions contact JoAnna Kilby at 540-7273435 extension 354. United Methodist Church, Sperryville, will hold its Vacation Bible School, Camp E D G E., Aug. 10-Aug - 13 from 6-8 p.m. All are welcome. The closing program on Thursday evening will include a family picnic. Meetings • On Monday, Aug. 3 the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. The agenda includes scenic river designations for the Hughes River and Jordan River. • On Thursday, Aug. 6 the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street.

Martin’s From Page B1 are busily interviewing. When we open the store we will offer 69,000 square feet of freshness.” According to its Web site, martinsfoods.com, Giant Foods purchased the Martin’s chain in Hagerstown, Md., in 1970. David Javitch started what became Giant Foods in 1923 as a small meat market in Carlisle, offering, in Javitch’s words, “the best products at the fairest price.” In 1936 Javitch purchased the Giant Foods Shopping Center in Lewistown, Pa. The store offered perishables and dry goods under one roof, a novel concept at the time. “The Culpeper store will have a butcher shop, a pharmacy, a gas station with extra rewards and some nice promotions, Market Square deli, a seafood market, a bakery and a florist,” Brand said. “There will also be a very deep assortment of natural and organic products and I know that will be exciting for many shoppers. Although Culpeper already has a number of grocery stores, including Wal-Mart, Safeway, Food Lion—Target also offers some food items—and the recently opened Aldi’s, Brand said the company believes Culpeper will sup port a Martin’s store. “Culpeper is a rapidly growing area and we feel Culpeper is ready for a store like this,” he said. “We have high quality standards and a large selection of products with savings that are unmatched. We’ll be working diligently over the next month or so to get the store ready. The community should see lots of activity as we get closer to the opening date, which we will announce as it gets closer.” Store manager Aaron Henderson recently moved from Carlisle, where he was a Martin’s store manager, to direct the Culpeper Martin’s operations. “I’ve been with Martin’s for 20 years and held just about every managerial position at Martin’s,” Henderson said in a Monday phone interview. “I’ve had experience doing just about everything in the store. “I lived in the Carlisle area my whole life. It’s a big change coming here, but I was looking for something new and this is a very nice area.” Henderson said he has been busy lately interviewing potential store associates and is eager for the grand opening of Martin’s. “I’m pretty excited,” he said. “We are going to have some nice offerings - especially in the naturals and organic foods - that people around here should really like. This is going to be a nice store.” Taste From Page B1 thrive. Next Step, which helps students shape and realize post-secondary educational dreams, is sending a record number of students 'to competitive colleges this fall. Farm-to-Table offers students in both elementary and high school a hands-on agricultural education through multiple disciplines, and there’s now a waitlist for elementary school elective classes. The Starfish Mentoring program is working to fund summer scholarships particularly for at-risk teens to help them Find meaningful programs to build on their dreams, their characters and their education. New programs in the last year include Reach Out and Read, an early literacy program in partnership with the Rappahannock County Health Department* which promotes a love for reading. The program has proven so successful that it has been expanded from one day to two days a month. And look for a new Headwaters Arts Program this fall in cooperation with the Chateauville Foundation. The program will produce “The Importance Of Being Earnest” with high school students at the Castleton Theatre in December, and will offer a two-week Summed Arts Camp in 2010 for eight to twelve year-old painters and musicians. Event co-chairs Chen Woodard and Tern Lehman say that invitations to the annual Taste will be in the mail the first week of August. Tickets are $150 for individuals; patron tables of 10 are $2,000; sponsored tables are $1,200 and include two tickets to the event. Typically, the event sells out quickly, so for anyone w ho has not yet had the opportunity to attend this unique Rappahannock County experience, please email your name and address to Toni Egger at director@headwatersfdn.org or call Toni at 540-987-3322. Come to the “Taste” and enjoy the best of Rappahannock for a very worthy cause. Our people make the difference. 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Meanwhile, the American Academy of Chefs, the honor society of the American Culinary Federation, inducted Chef Patrick O’Connell, owner of The Inn at Little Washington into the acclaimed Culinary Hall of Fame as “a celebrated chef.” O’Connell, who received an ACF President’s Medallion, was the keynote speaker at the convention. The Inn was one of nine facilities to receive the award in the Fine Dining category, which recognizes food service establishments that exemplify a commitment to excellence. Criteria for the award include being in operation for at least five con secutive years, nomination by an ACF chapter, member or individual in the food service profession, and being a recognized industry leader. The Inn at Little Washington has received many awards, including being the first establishment in the Mobil Travel Guide’s history to receive five stars for its restaurant and five stars for its accommodations. The Inn also was the first establishment to receive AAA’s highest accolade, the Five Diamond Award, for both food and accommodations. In addition, The Inn and O’Connell have received five James Beard Foundation Awards, including Best Service, Best Wine List, Restaurant of the Year, Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic and Chef of the Year. “The Academy is proud to induct Patrick O’Connell into our Hall of Fame as a celebrated chef, as he is recognized around the country as a leader in our industry,” said AAC National Chair Thomas Macrina. O’Connell joins fellow celebrated chefs Charlie Trotter, James Beard and Thomas Keller in the Hall of Fame. Mission trip • Ellen Mustoe, Frieda Herman and the Rev. Phillip Bailey have returned from a mission trip to Eagle Butte, S. D., among the Lakota Indians, from July 10-19. They worked with the people of First Baptist Church of Eagle Butte in conducting a Vacation Bible School program and other outreach activities. Condolences Sympathy goes out to Bill Pullen and family on the death of his son, David Pullen, of Washington. Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 Jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com Life Lesson While eating my lunch at the Rappahannock News’ office on Monday a' piece of chicken got caught in my throat and I started choking and Mary Ann Kuhn, the editor, saved my life! She heard me choking and saw that I was blue in the face and came to my rescue with the Heimlich maneuver. Meanwhile, Hilary, the reporter, was saying a prayer for me. This is my second experience and hopefully my last. It was a horrible experience, but I’m glad Mary Ann was nearby. When chewing your food, chew slowly. Sperryville’s antiques stores draw tourists, residents Speriyville is an excellent source for antiques. Copper Fox Antiques, in the historic apple packing warehouse on River Lane, houses 12 major antiques dealers and over 200 consignors. The warehouse is 30,000 square feet and is filled with an inventory with rapid turnover. Items are thoughtfully displayed in a way that invites visitors to wander in to explore its many treasures. This is a destination that provides a comprehensive selection of antiques, including an entire garden section. Manager Lois Kerchner offers her interior design expertise and services to local and non-county customers. Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia bargain hunters have found Copper Fox Antiques. It is a great place to furnish a second home. Elmer’s Antiques Nestled among the gentle hills of Atkins Lane, a short drive off Route 211, is Elmer’s Antiques. Meeting Elmer Atkins is half the fun of this venture and he has a variety of antiques Sperryville Barbara Adolfi adolfibarbara@ verizon.net . (540) 987-8682 at very reasonable prices. Attic Treasures Located on Route 211 at Old Hollow Road, Attic Treasures is chock full of antiques, along with new items that all make lovely gifts or add to your own home decor. Just around the comer at Roy’s market, antiques form one part of his complex of buildings. Tucked among the quilts and Polish pottery, one can often find antique china at Beech Spring Farm. We have unending admiration for Sonny’s Antiques, a roadside market with an ever changing, thoughtfully displayed collection of antiques. Sonny and his wife set up outside for three seasons next to the Thornton River, adjacent to Olde Way Gallery. Even though they are not in Sperryville, we must' include Flint Hill Vintage owned by Bemi Olson and Dan Lewis. This fine collection is also housed in a converted apple packing shed. The antique business is just another type of business that supports our Sperryville families and draws residents and visitors alike to our village. Washington Post story Cliff Miller’s bam and store dominated the Food Section of The Washington Post last week. An article featured Mark Reinhardt and Laurie Smith’s business - Local Flavor Farm Buyers Cub - a direct-to-consumer buying club connecting customers with local farms in Rappahannock. Miller’s grass-fed and pastured meat products and fruit and produce from Rappahannock County were included. The on-line video also featured Waterpenny Farm. Residents of Northern Virginia (Reston, Sterling, Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax City), Warrenton and Fredericksburg place orders online and food is delivered to identified pick up spots in each location. Local Flavor was featured WEED HELP? Your Hometown Choice for All Your Personal and Professional Tax & Bookkeeping Needs! Our service is a sensible and economical alternative to hiring in-house bookkeepers or accountants. We have the knowledge and expertise of "big business” firms, but with a personal touch. M. 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Park announces seminar on the American chestnut tree Learn hoiu to restore these trees on private land The Shenandoah National Park will present a seminar titled “The American Chestnut: Restoring Forest Majesty” on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9 a m. to 3:30 p.m. This program provides the opportunity for participants to interact with scientists, researchers, field experts, and park rangers to learn about the historical profile and current status of the American chestnut. Explore the cause of the chestnut blight and on-going genetic research. Participants will learn about the chestnut breeding program and the steps The American Chestnut Foundation is taking to reestablish this majestic tree. Landowners and private citizens alike can take home new knowledge and usable information of how to restore American chestnut trees on their private land. Field studies are included and will incorporate chestnut tree and chestnut blight identification along with hands-on activities. The seminar will be held rain or shine. Reservations are required and space is limited. The cost is $30 which covers course materials and supplies and also includes your entry into the Shenandoah National Park Association. Members receive a 20 percent discount on seminars. To register, go to the Shenandoah National Park Web site at httpyAvww.nps.gov/shen/ planyourvisit/resource_seminars.htm The complete Resource Seminar schedule can be found on the park’s Web site at www.nps.gov/shen. For more information, contact the park’s Education Office at 540-999-3500, extension 3489. Silk Floral Arrangements for Designs by Jean Clark Shaw (540) 987-9268 www.jeandream.com Fredericksburg Livestock Exchange, Inc. 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Tour From Page B1 Volunteers are needed to help at Farm Tour venues and The Link. Please contact Michael Clune at mfclune@gmail.com to volunteer. The committee will contact persons who have expressed earlier interest in r Those years of practice will payoff... with a Career in Hairstyling & Cosmetology! Earn Your License in 12 Months or Less as a Full-Time Student Enroll Now for Full-Time or Part-Time Classes Part-Time Classes for as little as 4 hours a day available Financial Aid Available • State of the Art Instruction Most Competitive Program & Tuition in the Area! Accredited by National Accrediting Commission J| for Cosmetoloffi Arts & Sciences FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 540.7275003 OLOGY INTER 311 SOUTH EAST ST. • SUITE 120 • CULPEPER, VA 22701 www.culpeperbeauty.com • email: success@culpeperbeauty.com volunteering. Opening the weekend on Friday evening will be a screening of the documentary “Fresh,” a film about the way we eat, sponsored by Flavor magazine. Publisher Melissa Harris has planned a stimulating program which will include a light supper prepared by students of Rappahannock County High School’s Farm-to-Table Program and chef Mary Arthur’s culinary class. A panel presentation by wellknown food experts will follow the screening of the film. Net proceeds from the evening will benefit Headwaters Foundation’s Farm-to-Table program. For more information, contact the Flavor office at 540-987-9299 or email melissa@flavormags.com. On Saturday evening, the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) will host a Homecoming Dinner and Bam Dance for locals and visitors alike at Dick and Jeanie McNear’s hilltop home at Greenwood Farm in Gid Brown Hollow. The event is a fundraiser for the organization, according to RLEP president Monica Worth. The RLEP Web site will soon have details about the evening as well as a method for buying advance tickets. In the meantime, for more information about the RLEP homecoming, contact the RLEP office at mail^rlep.com or call Gale Johnson at 540-987-8150. The objective of the weekend is to share the county’s growing commitment to sustainable farming practices and to involve the public in educational experiences about sustainable agriculture. The concept for the tour has developed from spontaneous interest shared among many within the county who either are involved in some type of agriculture, or who wish to volunteer or otherwise have shown interest in the tour. The timing couldn’t be better for the event. The interest in local foods - whether producing them in one’s own backyard in the city or suburbs or buying locally produced foods from regional farmers - is at an all time high in the region, throughout the United States and beyond. Rappahannock’s rich knowledge of sustainable agriculture and the stewards of its agrarian lifestyle are at the forefront of the locavore movement. For more information about the farm tour weekend, contact Laura Overstreet, tourism consultant for Rappahannock, at laura@visitrappahannockva.com or call 703-403-7172. Business & Service --DIRECTORY Additional Sen/ices Services include, but are not limited to: • Yard’Work. Mulch. Planting • Plowing. Tractor Work • Tree & Stump Removal • Rototilltng. Bu^hhoging • Grading. Sod. Seeding • Bulk Top Soil & Black Compost • Mauling. Lot Clearing • Snow Removal. Firewood Office: 540-547-4257 Cell 540-718-5253 Building CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See us Tor All Your Building Supplv Needs 540-825-0397 141,H Orange Rd . Culpeper Need Roof Trusses? Buy from First Colony & Save $$$ 800-924-5985 • 540-7884222 Nicholls Construction, Inc. invites you to visit our new Model Home located at 8036 Winchester Rd. in Front Royal, VA. OPEN DAILY Catalog of 80+ homes of all styles available. 540-636-6142 Directions: Rt. 340 1 5 miles North of 1-66 Carpentry : Trimcraft incirfsI Custom Interior Trim Carpentry.! Crown Molding, Chair Rail. Ogee BoxesTray Ceilings, Handrails, Built-ins, etc; Basements, Additions and Remodeling 20* vears exd Ken Maddox free Frtmates President licensed & msured 540-347-4581 Child Care Services Baby Baar Payeara & Prasehaal me VA State Licensed imam-i<; yea's • t-encefl play yard Full time par! time ■ drop in , C«a«li Raid, Sper'yviite VA f CPR & First Aid Certified References available ilocal) Hours 7 am to S pm A-BEKA Preschool Curriculum MAT Certified Member ot NAFCC & NACCP gvA40-»87-9644 uieaning Housekeeping Services 3 RAPPAHANNOCK & SURROUNDING 1 COUNTIES Residential & Commercial • References Available 540675.1144 • 547.671.0816 I . KOCKIE MAIM I Exceeding Expectations! One um* ini/ itnninf mwr in mm* >nt! Wfrtkft iU wmrkh itr MonIhh Satisfaction Guaranteed Now test Rodoe Mads tor FREE! ! On jm <* strv «%r KA-hm. jrv hadmun. jn\ hrdh>. «mi. Iivirk n*»n :amtJ% tuim.« *t* »uxk**'. s»j *0* * : Try m-foul lb a * (703) 220 -7628 • (540) 497-1537 <} xmnfvs ? :c www.rociiiematds.eom Construction rHartz Construction' Company, Inc. • Over 50 years Kxperience • New Home Construction • Additions & Remodeling • (iet the Best for Levs! 540-364-2054 Joseph Keyser Construction, Inc. Custom Home Building 540-675-2395 www.RappahannockBuilder.com Kreyling Construction Historic Renovation * Custom Homes Offering Earth Friendly Design/Build 540.987.3145 www.KreylingConstruction.com T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. BUILDING FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY RESIDENTS FOR 20 YEARS. COMMITTED TO YOUR SATISFACTION! ECO FRIENDLY BUILDER. 540-987-8043 Equestrian Riding Lessons & Polo Lessons al the Blue Rock WtuhmfUi* Vnttnui 540-878-1186 *ad Group I.**** for AM Lt.tfc 1 ratkiag t>> fc»pwiriK«d Pmfesaon.l H'Wdinc 'foil »d fir Id ls*d optiuosi htl rtferemtt polomagia9Cmail.com Excavation A & E Excavating Inc. Reliable Quality Service ft. • Footings • Clearing • Driveways • Grading • Culverts • snow Kemovat • (irasel K Dirt Hauling Kenneth Baldwin • Sewer <fc H20 Hookups 540-636-18% Grey Wolf <£^ r Excavatina • Excavating • Sew Driveway Cimstruclion * Horse Arenas +* Demolition Work Richard Suker' RLD Certified Vu& Maintenance Contractor Uctrned Sl Insured■ Va Stale Inrense No. 2705 046^8 540-212-8830 IBS EXCAVATING & CHARING FREE ESTIMATES No job too big or too small (541) 347-2646 % J I KENNY JENKINS JR. I EXCAVATING • Insured •licensed • Free Estimates 540-661-0116 7290James \futlisoa Hny. Kapuhn, Vlrgi/tia 227J.1 (leasing (trading I •Roads •Basements •Ponds • Bush Hogging Keys Excavating, L.L.C. Lot (.'leamiH • Kasi-rintirs • f<>«>tt-i s • ponds Dnvrways • Drain Pit-liis • Dili « Bush Underground pin(ru & Walrr Line* y Vard Grading & Seeding . ,£ (540) 937-8990 Fax - (540) 937-8994 WrUn k™ »J7* (Ha SdUhoukr Rrt Ri.rv.iBr VA 2T7J7 This Could Be Your Space Vest’s Excavating • Backhor Work • Bobcat Work • Dump Truck • Dozer • Hogging • Light Dutder <5 Dozer Work • Louder • Ditching • Culverts • Driveway Grading & Graveling • Mulch Ji Compost • Clearing • Landscaping 540-675-1117 Fences All types of fencing i y Crawford Fencing Commercial • Residential • Farm 540-229-7575 uTlfeTTTTTTTTmr 800.541.1492 PhiUip 540.229.0393 Doug540.229.8620 Hauling AIL PROJECTS ALSO | Driveways spreading & Horse lots | l No job too small - mulch • topsoil • fill dirt | ' kVfe cte*ver days, evenings and even weekends! f Call anytime Michaal K. Jenkins | 540-825-4150 • 540-219-7200 Home Improvement HAGAN'S Remodeling Specializing in basements ✓ Interior/Exterior Painting ft Drywall / Media Rooms/Wet Bars Finished over 70 basements. hagamremod«mg©vahoo com PMR Co. Property Maintenance & Repair A full sendee company Carpentry. pointing. Hiding, window replacement, kitchen and hath remodel, all type* vi repaint met tiding preventive maintenance, commercial A residential. and Mnafi hackbnr work. Historical Krpair/Restoration • Basements • Decks • Dado Enclosures Serving Fauquier & surrounding counties since 1996 Call for FREE ESTIMATES 540-349-8910 & Injured Advertise and Grow your business. Landscaping Gorman’s Tree & landscaping Service Snow Removal.* lopping • Pruning • Feeding lake Downs • Sunup (‘.nnding • Firrwood Mulching • 1 midst aping • lawn Care. Mowing Hush Hogging • Pressure Washing BEST RATES AROUND!!! Fire Estimates • 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. RAPPAHANNOCK sORYLAWN Moving/Storage 'PAHANNi __ MINI STORAGE Locally Owned & Operated Units:.fix 10 - *f)5/mo 10x10 - NS/rrai 10x15 - '120/mo 10x20 - ‘ 145/mo 12693 Lee Highway YVashington.Virginia 22747 540-987-9394 DAVE THE MOVER LLC Honest & Capable 540-229-9999 mobile A 540-439-4000 David P. Wassenaar office^ vv VV;>y Pest Control Perm Trem Pest and Termite Control 000-737-6287 BKESilSj'SrajEiSij Proteclws of You* Enwonmem Serving the area for over 42 years! FREE INSPECTION www.PermaTreat.com for a money saving coupon! Pet Southpaw Pet Salon, llc Grooming with a Personal Touch Barbara (^ohre www.southpawpetsalon.com (540)937-6331 Amissville. VA Plumbing A to Z Services Plumbing • Excavating • Home Improvement >wrr 1120 Hookups • Livestock Waterers '•'ell (“limp Install & Replace Water Conditioning Ik Filter Systems Jack Pullkn 540-675-3610 • 540-522-1077 Lic ensed & Insured "For All Four Seeds Call A to Z" r- i. r m n i MASTER m 540-937.7131 M •703-753-7586“ Lj&msd A Iroi.rvd • FaintV Ourwd A < Scnkx Htintaty • \Kim* S«vfe» • (it* ‘w»wgB/'>i»np Kupan • U*4 f\*np Watw tkwnrs • Warn SAuting&Ct»«tom»iy Aquaman ■ WATER SERVICE. INC. Murphy Business & Financial Corporation Brad Barnes Business Broker - Financial Professional 360 Gay Street Washington, VA 22747 (540) 675-1010 www.murphybusiness.com Restaurants THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon.-Sat. 8a.m. to 8p.m. Sunday Closed Day of Rest 675-1066 take out available Roofing MM Specialzing In Residential Homes Shawn Hamrick’s Roofing 540-631-0666 Sheds RECESSION DISCOUNT 18x21 Reg ‘6492 NOW 36x51 Reg ‘16.320 NOW ’ 05x105 Reg'85 788 NOW '4.328 \ +< •10,880 \ V *57,192 \ - Code Ad). Erection Available www.se ns p.com Source#192 765-4224 Tile TfiJ Ceramic Tile, Inc. Ucensed G Insured • hwinr Owned G Ommtted Free Estimates • l'~-staiiat'Oo & Hepaa • Hesidentia1 & Corn’ne.'c.al • New Home;, or Remodb1 Work Tim Mullins i - 40(439 0407 • Fax (S4( (4 ¥4 890' tandiceramictile@comcast.net Tree Services "" Tim Corbin’s Tree Service LLC Sen u>ur <m\i urn / V.S'.V • Bucket truck services • Tree trimming, removal, spraying • Brush chipping • Stump grinding • Grading • Excavation • & More VA Licensed Contractor RLD Certified BBB Member TClA Member web site: timcorbinstreeservice.com office: 540-547-2761 feaeoned Hardwood Firewood Available i Place your ad t today ...and watch your Dusiness Grow

001 -193 REAL ESTATE 200-298 MERCHANDISE 350 - 396 SERVICES 400 - 470 ANNOUNCEMENTS 480-497 IFCAI8 500 - 591 EMPLOYMENT 600 - 685 AUTOMOTIVE 800 - 899 BUSINESS & SERVICES DIRECTORY 900 - HOUSES OF WORSHIP Advertisin DEADLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Thurs. 12 noon ALL OTHER CLASSIFIED ADS DUE... Mon. 3 p.m. (Fit 3 p.m. proof deadline) — .-. f /•• AFTER AN AD IS ORDERED ...\ 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, cal! at once No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement All errors must be reported by 3:00 pm Monday following the date of publication Times Community Newspapers wifi not accept liability for its failure, for any -—cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the ngnt 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 001 R«ntals — Apartments Amissvllle, Spacious 1BR apt. private ent, no pets/smkg. $700/ mo utils incl. (540)937-4070 Marshatl- quiet ettic. turn, pvt ent & deck. $650/mo incl util, pet OK. no smk. park like setting, 540-454-2666 Opal, Ibr, very clean, private, quiet w/ deck & yard. All utils & cable indud. no pets' smkg. ref s req d $700/mo. 540-349-1416 (eve) Warrenton area, 1100 SF, 1BR. multi rm new apt Priv entrances, DW. Ig deck. $975 inclds all utils, cable, Net 571-220-0707; 703-652-3380 022 Rentals — Houses 3BR, 2.5BA, CAC/heat, between Huntty & Flint Hill $1500 mo turn or $1200'mo unfurn. (5401665 8930 3BR2BA, Waterford' Lovettsville area w/ bsmt Kit appliances, quiet setting $1250' mo 540 882-3231, BEALETON Balls Mill Road 4Br, 2 HA house, acreage. $1225/mo J & J Real Estate ££540-825-1234 BEALETON, 3br, 2ba SFH, deck & shed. W D vault ceiling DW, wood stove $1350. mo 540-439-8960 Bealeton, 3br, 2ba. WD. CAC. skylight, Irg rooms Credit ck & dep Sec 8 ok $1100' mo 540-788-3625 Bealeton area 3br. 2ba w' 2 car garg & nice yard & area $1250 mo 540-222-3385 Etlan, VA. 2 story 3BR 1 5BA enclosed front yard CAC heat. WD hookup 1mo Dep + ref req $925'mo 540 923-4820 FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 242 Broad'if w -\ve 540-347-7(155 FLETCHERVILLE SUBDIVISION • 2 bdr home wwindow a/c @ $750-Available now • 3 bdr brick rambler @ $875Available August OwnerAgent AU homes owned A managed hy us ADS WORK Call 888 351 1660 * Roll-back prices * $650/mo * :: 2BR, 1BA, Remington * Gardens J & J Real Estate g) 540-825-1234 Lovettsville Hillsboro area. 3BR. 1BA home for rent. $1200/mo. W/D provided. Peaceful atmosphere. No smkg/ pets Refs. 540-822-9345 or 703-727-5485 • West of Warrenton. $750/mo, small but nice 1BR duplex w/ garage. • Unique 2BR. 2BA, home with lots of storage, 2 car garge. OWNER Bill Richardson (540)347-5555 Midland, rural 2BR. w/ storage, view of pond 1 ac. W D. shed. Refs & dep req d No pets $875m 540-788-4161 Rappahannock, 2BR, 1BA. brick 5 ac. 3 stall stable, $1500-mo ♦ sec dep Credit ck & refs rq d- (5401937-4383 Rappahannock County, 2BR cottage, bath, LR. W O. porch $800 mo Refs & dep req a (540)631-4170. (540)675-3508 ceiling Rappahannock Rentals: (1) Secluded 2BR 1 BA cottage, great room, deck, vaulted $850 mo (2) Beautiful 3BR 2BA contemporary w/full bsmt. huge decks great room, loft. $ 1250/mo (3) Unique 1BR 2BA farmhouse. great room, huge BR, sunroom. mountain views. $950/mo Owner/broker. Pets considered. 540-675-4901 Rapp Co, newly renovated farm house. 3BR 28A. WD Credit ck Sec dep 1 yr lease, no pets smoking environment $900 mo Rt 522 location Call Janet, 540 636-1463 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 888-351-1660 or FAX 351-0121 Real Estate for Sale FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER S DON 7 MISS OUT ON AN LIMITED OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME CALL today to see if you qualify for a tax credit of up to $8000 (and no prepayment or penalty) 1-800-438-2613 Ext 070 RE/MAX Regency Licensed in Commonwealth of VA' Beautiful ALL BRICK lowmaintenance rambler. E 3 bedrooms; THIS IS LIVING <*■ 2 baths; 2-car garage, screened porch and an owner who has kept It in mint condition. There is no grass to mow - it's included in HOA. Cal 1S0043S-2613 Code 020 hr Free 2^Hour Recorded InbnrnOonlxkxtog price & baton RE/MAX Regency Q 'Licensee) m Commonwealth ot VA <S> 022 v_ Rapp k County • Two bdrm, Two bth private hideaway near Old Rag, partially furnished, many extras. $1550.00, • Large log home on 30+ aces. 3 bdrms, 2 1/2 bths full basement. Fenced yafds and fields. $1500.00, • 3 bdrm, 2 bth home with full basement, garage, porch, deck and large yard $1250.00 Call RRER 540-675-3843 VICTORIAN- remodeled, 2BR, wd firs, $925'mo, + dep. Horses poss 540-497-1501 Ive msg Warrenton, darling Cape Cod, near Old Town. 3br. 2ba. deck, Irg yard, quiet street, driveway, No smkg, pets neg some utils paid. $ 1 250/mo, (540)270-9525 034 Rentals — Farm J Ortean, Bam & 10 acs for lease $1500 mo + 1 month sec dep 703-850-5699 ( Rental* — WWW Wnnma I Rooms V J 1 BR wi shared ba on 2nd fir. $350 :mo + shared utils, indudes kit, laundry & hot tub priv 540-270-0784/ 540-229-0215 Sterling: Room for rent. Nice clean house, spacious and great neighborhood Females preferred Great for college students' single parent Close to school No pets Contact (7031 742 6447 080 Rentals — Office J 22 a 24 Main St. Warrenton. 1 752 SF, dividable. now Jimmies Market-Madison Tea Rm 540-364-2718 Office/retall, 500 to 1500 sq ft from. $495/ mo Village of Flint Hill. (540)665-8930 Classified Ads Work Call 888-351-1660 080 Rental* — Office Office space For Rent 1200 sq ft new Office in downtown Warrenton, ample parking, top quality, easy short walk to old town, banks, shopping, post office. $1595 month. Charlie Ebbets Long and Foster 540-341-3547 charles.ebbets@ lnf.com non Hunting Properties 800 acs for rent. Rappahannock Co, prime deer and bear hunting. 540-987-8511 between 9am & 5pm ALBEMARLE COUNTY - 88 acres in 4 tracts rolling, open and wooded, bold stream, $689,000 Will sell part 540-294-2007 CENTRAL VIRGINIA Fish, Swim. Canoe 21 wooded acs, beautiful private 70 ac lake. $129,900 Easy owner financing avail 804-353-2531 www toomeyland com DEVELOPMENT LANO - Shenandoah Valley, 60 acres, preliminary plat approval for 79 lots Section 1 ready to bid Great tor builder or 1031 540-294-2007 Marshall, lot E. block G. Renalds SbDv. water not avail at this time Buy at reduced price of $55K Acessed value $135K 540-396-6112 owner NORTHERN NECK 20 wooded acs near Kmsale. VA $69,995. easy owner financing RJ Toomey Real Estate Inc. 804-353-2531 www toomeyland com SHENANDOAH VALLEY FARM - 109 scenic acres in the path of progress fabulous .views water & sewer Part zoned multifamily all designated tor growth Exchanges welcome 540-294 2007 Classified Ads Work Call 888-351-1660 Rentals — Apartments Warrenton EHO 1 Month FREE Rent on Select Unite* 2 Bedrooma from $925 • Full size W/D • Upgraded Walk-In Closets • Brand New Fitness Center • Large Dogs Welcome • Leasing calls taken 24/7 Max Income Restrictions Apply 2 Peop!e-$49,320 4 People-$61.620 HIGHLAND COMMONS 866*872-4695 KETnER.COM t Wna thlo ad «wr the 1 mo. free 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. Call 540-347-6020, Ive msg ( ^ 155 Mobile Homes v_y 1984 DW Mobile Home. In family park. 3BR, 2BA. W/D. appls. gas FP. Seller ready to move ' $17,900 OBO. (540)439-5226 180 Commercial 1,500 sq. ft. commercial space in Old Town Warrenton. $700/month. (540) 347-6774 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. Call 540-347-6020, tve msg r 200 Antiques & Collectibles Edison 250 diamond disc phonograph. 50m tall. 50 records MINT cond. $850. (703)217-0360 BUYING? SELLING? The Classifieds Have It! Call TODAY. ! 888-351-1660 or FAX j 540-351-0121 208 Auctlona v J Personal Property Estate Auction Sat. Aug. 8-10AM 11718 Battle Ridge Dr Remington, VA 22734 100 s items all like new1 Prof mech tools & sets, speciaI i t y tools, collectibles. Prof music equip 1985 Ford F250, 4x4, new rebuilt eng w/ 3yr 100K warrenty. For complete list www.bofton auctioneers.com Frank “E" Bolton. (#392) 703-368-5233 Food concessions Dy BO Brothers -s. ma Farm Equipment 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 -- 939 Garage/ Yard Sates V J Amissviile, 2319 Wildwood Circle. 8/1, 8a-3p. Pwr & yd tools, HH. electronics, books ctths, furn & more \ 252 livestock V _) Alpacas- Males, pregnant females, yearlings. juveniles Gainesville VA We welcome farm visits (571)261-1823 For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers 888-351-1660 Legal Notices TRI STKK S SAI.K OK 10 R1VKR LANK Spcrryville, VA 2274(1 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount ol S2SO.OOO.OO. with an annual interest rate of 6.7500H from PAUL If STEVKNSON AND KRISTAL LYNN RLDMAN dated May 30, 2006, recorded among the land records of the C ircuit Court for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK as Deed Book/lnstrument # 060001057. the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, on the front steps ol the Circuit Court building for the County of Rappahannock located at 23K Gay Street, Washington. Virginia on August 11. 2009 at 11:00 AM. the property with improvements to wit I 6003 ACRES. MORK OK LESS, LOCATED IN PIEDMONT MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA. FRONTING ON STATE ROUTT 1002. AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT A ON A PLAT Ol SURVEY RECORDED WITH AN AFFIDAVIT IN THE CLERK S OFFICE Ol THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY ON JANUARY 4. 2002. AS INSTRUMENT NO 020001106 AND further described tn the abuse Deed ol Trust (Tax Map No. 38-X5) THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH A bidder s deposit of $15,000.00 or 10‘» of the sale price, whichever is lower, will he required in cash, certified or cashier s check. Settlement within fifteen 115> days'of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to he announced at sale Loan type Conventional Trustees File No. 09 I5X982V. PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE COR ('ORATION OF VIRGINIA. Substitute Trustees. CAT SHAPIRO & BlIRSON. I l P 236 CLEARFIELD AV ENUE. 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Look for local employment in the Classifieds. 540-351-1664 Fax 540-351-0121 FauquierClassifted© timespapers com \ 294 Giveaways V _J FREE TO GOOD HOME Rescued Kittens 8 cats Fixed & shots (540)349-0944 Thoroughbred Farms of Purcellville is looking for good homes for Thoroughbred Broodmares some of which are in foal Special breeder conditions exist for those in foa! Mares will Oe given to individuals who provide the best environments and care Please can Susie at (540 I 338-9835 for further in formation. Call Your Rep TODAY 888-351-1660 s 350 Business Services v Hamilton Lightning Rod Systems Free Estimates 703-335-9501. 540-439-6350. «m hamiitonlightmngrod systems com r~ — 400 Adoption V J Able to '^elp you & your baby Loving couple wishes to adopt Will consider open adoption Legal medica1 Cai Patty S Phil m VA at 1-888-580-0708. Garage/Yard Sales v_J SHENANDOAH CO. Route 11 Yard Crawl I Sat 8 8 - 7a Stephens City &' Middletown wtU again jo*n the tun to create 43 miles of yard sales & much more Aiong Rt 11 m our historic towns of New Market. Mt Jackson, Edinburg. WoodstoCK Strasburg, Toms Brook Info 888-367-3965 f Legal Notices V. TRUSTEE S SALE OF VALUABLE COMMERCIAL REAL PROPERTY RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA "Hillsdale Country Store" ADDRESS: 13560 Lee Highway. Washington, Virginia 22747 In execution of a Deed of Trust dated 28 June 200" and of record as Instrument #07-0001122 (as modified September 17, 2007 - Instrument No, 07-0001513) among the land records in the Cierk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, securing a promissory note in the amount of $900 000.00. default having been made in the payment thereof and in performance of the covenants therein contained, the undersigned. David L Konick. Trustee, will on Thursday the 20th day of August 2009 at 10:00 AM. (EDT) offer for sale at public auction at the front steps of the Courthouse of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia. 250 Gay Street, Washington. Virginia the following improved parcel of commercial land and improvements located at 13560 Lee Highway. Washington, Virginia 22747 and more particularly described as follows ALL that certain lot or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Hampton Magisterial District. Rappahannock County. Virginia, on the south side of U S Route 211. containing 33.971 square feet, as the same is shown on a plat of survey by VH&D. Inc . dated August 15. 1985 (revised August 30. 1985) and reconded amongst the land records in the Clerk s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia, in Deed Book 155 a! page 381 (See also Instrument No. 02-338). AND BEING the same arid identical real property acquired Oy Kulwant S Ghuman by deed from Jeff Green dated and recorded June 28. 2007 among the aforesaid land records as instrument No. 07-0001122 (hereinafter 'The Property") Reference is hereby made to all of the foregoing deeds and to the references therein contained for a more complete and accurate description of the Property Tax Map Reference No. 21-25A TERMS OF SALE: Noteholder reserves the right‘to bid on the Property. A bidders deposit of ten percent (10%) of the sale price in cedified funds payable to David L Konick. Trustee will be required from the highest bidder before the bid is accepted To qualify to bid each bidder must exhibit certified funos for bidders deposit prior to the auction The balance of the successful bid shall be pa'd in certified funds at settlement within thirty i30i days from the date of sale provided that the Trustee may extend the date lor settlement for good cause. Purchaser s failure to proceed to settlement within 30 days or on such date as agreed by the Trustee shaii be deemed a default by the Purchaser and shaii result in the forfeiture of the deposit to the Trustee in payment o' tees and costs Conveyance of title will be by Trustee s Special Warranty Deed CAVEAT EMPTOR The property will be sold AS IS with re representation or warranty as to the physical conditon ot the prooerty or any improvements thereon or the use thereof and subject to all existing tenancies The fee and costs of me Trustee Grantor s Tax. delinquent and pro rata rear estate taxes shall be paid from the sale proceeds All other costs and recording fees shall be paid by the Purchaser GIVEN under my hand this 9th day of July 2009 David L. Konick, Trustee FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT David L Konick. Esquire VSB No 17495 PO Bo* 57 Washington. VA 22747 dlkonick@earthlink.net 15401 937" 5067 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ALL INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Bids & Proposals ‘v. WDOT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT WITH OPERATORS CULPEPER DISTRICT FAUQUIER, RAPPAHANNOCK. CULPEPER. MADISON, ORANGE, GREENE, LOUISA, ABLEMARLE AND FLUANNA COUNTIES Submit Bids between August 1 • September 15, 2009 VDOT Invites heavy equipment owners to submit quotes tor rental ot equipment with operators for 2009 2010 SNOW & ICE REMOVAL IN Culpeper District. Pnce per hour shall include operators, fuel, tire chains, supplies, and required insurance "Priority of Calling will be based on a combination of price and experience' Equipment needs to be in good mechanical condition for a 247 operation. VDOT reserves the right to determine acceptability of equipment type. size, and condition. Owners submitting fair and reasonable bids will be considered by VDOT Operators must be properly licensed and adhere to all applicable Federal and State Motor Vehicle regulations Owners are highly encouraged to register with e VA. http www eva state va us Virginia s electronic purchasing system and to certify through the Department of Minority Business Enterprises http://www.dmbe.Virginia gov/ (DMBE) as a SMALL woman or minority owned business For assistance with these registrations and to obtain the snow removal forms contact Ellen Weber at 540 347 6441 More Rappnews. com ONLINE i

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Respond by tax or mail (no phone calls please) to: Loudoun Times-Mirror Attn: Paul Smith, Executive Editor 9 E, Marker St., Leesburg, VA 20176 rax 703-771-0036 e-mail psmrth@timespapers com STAFF REPORTER - FT Warrenton, VA Date Available: now rauquier Ttmes-Demouat is seeking an indivWuat with strong writing and reporting skills: seif mot vatal, flexible, and able to meet strict deadlines to cover newsworthy activities including county schools and businesses. Newspaper experience 'educed Respond by email (no phone calls please) to: -auquier Tmes Democrat Bill Walsh e man pwatshidnmespapers com i1 v < jtff-i- (uinpcinwr trem'liix a solid loiupensaiiun plan with base and incentives as well a) opportunity loi advancement. For the complete list of F.mpioyment Opportunities visit: www.Timespapers.com Ml resumes will be entered into our resume database. 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Additional duties may be required to maintain customer satisfaction, job safety and efficiency of plant operations Candidate must be able to multi-task and possess excellent interpersonal and customer service skills: be a high school graduate or higher preferred, have oneyear plant operator experience, and hafve excellent math skills This position requires the candiaate to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and overtime. If interested please complete application at one of our plants or fax resume to Human Resources at 703-257-1008 We offer a competitive salary, hea th, dental. and 40i fk) benefits Superior Paving Corp is an Drug-Free Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer Superior Paving Corp. Has an immediate opening for an experienced Pavement Planing Operator for Oar Miihng Operations Crew This position is responsible controlling machines (turning va’ves- mat regulate and control the depth o‘ cutting and ensuring that the milling machine cuts asphalt evenly. Operator must be able to move levers to operate and control equipment set up and aspect equipment ope'ate eqapment with computerized controls, coordinate with truck dumping, set up guidelines for cu'bs using a vanety of materials, shovel asphalt, ‘ill equipment with paving materials, operate other machines mat cut or break up old pavement drive equipment to from job sites, install equipment onto machines using hand tools, traffic flagging as 'eeded. other duties may be assigned Candidate must have experience as equipment operator with this piece of equipment, hbve Knowledge of highway, 'pads, ana parking lot paving preferred mechanical acumen to design, use and mamtam machines ana too:s be a high school graduate or equivalent preferred, a good understanding of state, local and pr-vate requirements and regulations, and nave a good ability to ,udge distance Th.s position 'equ'res the candidate to work "exibie hems nciuding nights, weekends, and overtime Great oral communication, dependable and work ethic required If interested please complete application at one of our plants or fax resume to Human Resources at 703-257-1008 We c*er a competitive salary health deo'a anq 40i k, benefits superior Paving Corp is an Drug-Free Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Em p oyer Invite Half a million people to your next garage sale. 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Please send a resume and-cd portfolio to: Randy Litzinger Chief Photographer/Photo Editor 39 Culpeper St. Warrenton, YA 20186 or email rlitzinger@timespapers.com Community Newspapers PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR Full-Time with Benefits Prince William County Fire & Rescue is seeking the right community service minded individual to plan, coordinate and deliver successful public tire and life safety programs to a variety of audiences including adults and children. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree in education or related field; and 2-3 years experience in public education program coordination or fire safety program coordination, to include 1-2 years experience at a supervisory level. This is a full-time position offering an entry salary of $46.116-S59.952 and excellent benefits. 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We Are Currently Celebrating Our 35th Anniversary. We have the following employment opportunities available * Part-time Activities Assistant •> PT, 11 to 7; LPN's & UN's We offer very competitive salaries, PTO 4 Health Insurance benefits, tuition assistance program, job share program Employee Recognition Program, Shift Differentials 4 Holiday Pay. Apply in person to: Tomar Ransom, Director of HR 614 Hastings Lane, Warrenton, VA, 20186 (540)347-4770 (540)349-2832 (Fax) EOE Gainesville Health & Rehabilitation Center A 120 bed facility located In Gainesville, VA Is Now hiring for: Full-dme/Part-time/PRN ★ LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST ft LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST ★ LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★ PRN * SPEECH THERAPIST We otter competitive wages, shift differentials, bonuses, holiday pay. sick and vacation leave, health, visions, dental, company paid life insurance, long term disability short term disability. 401K license and tuition reimbursement, referral incentive, direct deposit and more Contact Parmlnder Sahnl at: 571-248-6100 extv 226 7501 Heritage Village Plaza,Gainesville, VA 20155 Fax: 571-248-6455 Drug Free Workplace Day Support Employment Specialist Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Substance Abuse Services is seeking Sifted applicants for full-time Day Support tloyroent Specialist to work with intellectually and/or physically disabled adults in a day support program. Position is responsible for supporting consumers in community based, employment volunteering activities in a variety of community settings, and providing support services to the program. Must have the ability to multitask, work independently, be comfortable working in a variety of community settings, have a background in supported employ menu and working knowledge of Medicaid waiver regulations, billing, and reporting. Must have experience using MS Office or similar software. Work schedule 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with some flexibility. Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related human services field and minimum of two years experience in providing direct care to persoas with intellectual disabilities. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background, credit, and driving record checks, as well as TB test Must have valid driver's license. (Hiring Range: $39,984-554,978) #10S255-025 Closes: 8/4/2009. 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