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v,! Jr f .£S-$i£\ £>-"■ »j \ f s ,w. ■. V " : t: w T "• r ' r v “ »=■ rfi- • v * v n Rappahannock County’s Family Newspaper Since 1877 131st Year ... No. 32 Washington, Va. THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2009 (540) 675-3338 N0U333 rnmin jo Axmi t 0£000 XJONNVHVdalVd Z£Z 1IDI0-£XX WW.rappnew's.com ' 75 i W V rnoic Dy Hoge' werson BIG SPLASH: Rappahannock Boy Scouts Will Mullany, left, and Chris Payne, of Troop 36, both in the water, practice righting their canoe at Camp Rock Enon near Gore, Va.. during a merit badge session. The two other Boy Scouts are Andy Biddle and Sebastian Pomerenk of Troop 660 in Virginia Beach. (See story Page A2). Caring for Rappahannock public schools is all in the family - Atkins’ family, that is By Marie Atkins Special to the Rappahannock News In a few days buses will start rolling, doors will swing open, and bells will start ringing as students begin another school year. Thinking of school, we are reminded that Rappahannock County High School's beginnings were 50 years ago when in July 1959 work crews began jugs for the building which was to become Rappahannock County High School. The original building with its seven pastel-colored classrooms opened September 1, I960 with 275 students. Alvin L. Atkins, my late husband, quit his job with the highway department and became the first custodian of the new school, being hired by the late O. A. Norton, who was superintendent of Rappahannock and Warren county schools. Alvin took great pride in his work there and was a hard worker putting in many hours beyond the See ATKINS, Page A6 Photo by Juanita Atkins FAMILY TRADITION: Melvin Atkins, left, would tag along with his uncle Alvin Atkins to clean Rappahannock County High School back when he was a 12-year-old. Since then, he decided to follow in his uncle's footsteps while his own son, Ray, is following his footsteps today. Both are ready to start another school year. Maybe one day Ray’s son, Tucker Ray, will follow his footsteps New faces New teachers were welcomed Monday at the Rappahannock County Public Schools' orientation session. One thing they have in common is plenty of energy as well as enthusiasm and smiles as they prepare to begin a new school year on Monday. Aug. 24. From left: Sherri Burfield, Part -time Special Education. Teacher at RCES: Bradley Weeks, Part-time Business Teacher at RCHS: Donald O'Meara, Special Education at RCHS: Will Kulick, 6th Grade Teacher at RCES and Sarah Buzzell, Secondary Mathematics at RCHS. See Page A5 for biographies on the new teachers. School Board prepares for super search School.Superintendent Bob Chappell is retiring By Stephen Dareino Rappahannock Nows Staff Writer In the quiet before the excitement of a new school year, the Rappahannock Cou'nty School Board held its monthly meeting Rappahannock News' P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Tuesday with not a single member of the public present. Concerned that they had left the doors locked and that no one could get in. Chairman Wes Mills found only a lone reporter arriving just as the meeting was Jo begin. High on the list of priorities was the initiation of a search for a new schools’ superintendent. Current superintendent Dr. Bob Chappell will retire at the end of the school year. “There’s a lot of preliminary work that has to be done," said Mills. It was a good thing, perhaps, as during the past year the board took a lot of heat for money it was thinking about spending when at this meeting it actually did spend money. And not an insignificant amount. A bid to improve water filtration at the elementary school in the amount of $50,500 was awarded which added to the more than $35,000 which has thus far been spent this summer to repair sidewalks at the school. The board also approved $5,000 to engage the Virginia School Boards Association for help in its search for a superintendent to replace Chappell. Chappell noted to the board that a neighboring school district spent in excess of $30,000 in its search using a private firm See BOARD, Page A6 Nearly one in four in Rappahannock have no health coverage Bv Rogkr Piantadosi Rappahannock News Staff Writer Among neighboring counties,. Rappahannock has the highest percentage of residents without health insurance, according to recently released 2006 census data, and the county is significantly higher than the state average as well. The U.S. Census -Bureau’s estimates, released last week, indicate that 15.5 percent of Virginians don't have health insurance; in Rappahannock, that percentage is 24.3 percent. Among neighboring counties, Warren had the lowest percentage of uninsured (14.9 >, and the figure ranged from Fauquier County’s 16.8 percent to Madison County’s 23 percent. Culpeper was 18.2 percent. “I know our numbers have grown," said Dr. Carmen Cioceanu, coordinator for the Fauquier Fret' Clinic's first- and third-Wednesday clinics in Rappahannock, which offer free medical exams, diagnoses and prescriptions to those who meet the low-income qualifications at the health department on Main Street in Washington "I cannot give you the exact numbers, but we used to see two or three patients per session, sometimes now we have 10 or 11 One night recently we had, I think, 18." she said. See COVERAGE, Page A8 Court docket active with several criminal cases Felony charges include rape, drug and firearm possession, robber), assault Bv Stkphkn Darkinc. Rappahanntxk News Start Writer Bad checks. forgery, robbery, assault, escape, gangs, high speed chases, drugs, firearms and even more violent crimes like rapt* and a suspicious death - Rappahannock County is not immune to criminal activity notwithstanding the idyllic setting. Several Circuit Court cases are coming up soon dealing with a darker side of the county many would rather see brushed aside and never mentioned. The economic recession hasn't helped either as there also has been a See COURTS Page A9 How much stress is enough? Author tells how to cope, not cop out By Roger Piantadosi Rappnh .unlock News Staff Writer Unlike many of us, Joan Vemikos is familiar enough with gravity not to let it drag her down. After spending many years studying the effects of stress and gravity for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA', the former director of NASA’s Life Sciences division now lectures, consults and has See AUTHOR, Page A8 Slat* Photo Roger Piamaoosi STRESS BUSTER: Dr Joan Vernikos. a researcher and former NASA scientist, is author of Stress Fitness for Seniors.' She will give a talk Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Culpeper Library.

Photo by Roger Pierson SCOUTING: Boy Scout Troop 36 poses at a footbridge it completed as a service project while at Camp Rock Enon near Gore, Va. From left: David Mullens, Hunter Becker, Daniel Schlosser, Tristan Palme, Robert Hutcheson, Will Mullany, Aidan Gould, Chris Payne. Sam Mullany, Ethan Dovan, Main Hutcheson, Ritchie Pratt, Dane Gould, KT Milam, Carl Liles, and Dustin Milam. Scouts not shown: Joey Heinzelman, Bret Heddleston, Conner Forrest; and assistant scoutmasters Ethan Gould, Rich Payne and Tom Mullany. By R(k;f.r Pierson ■~pfci.il to the Rappahannock News It was an uncharacteristically cool, but sunny, Virginia summer day as Boy Scout Troop 36 rallied at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington after Sunday worship services on Aug. 2. The scouts had been preparing for months by working on merit badge prerequisites, passing the Boy Scout Swim Test and practicing their camping skills at Wakefield Manor in Huntlv, and Big Run State Park in Western Maryland. Finally the day arrived for the 17 scouts, three adult leaders, and their equipment trailer to be transported to the rustic splendor that is Camp Rock Enon, near Gore, Va., and sometimes referred to as “Almost, Almost Heaven" due to its proximity to West Virginia. The boys camped in tents and Adirondacks during their week-long stay, being responsible for the upkeep of their Sleepy Hollow site, and for contributing to the operation of the camp at large by saying grace at PUBLIC HEARING: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LANGUAGE OF §103-7 ! OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE TO INCREASE THE LAW LIBRARY FEE PAID IN CIVIL CASES I lie Board of Supervisors of Rappahannoek County shall hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the County Code provisions relating to the law library fee paid in civil cases. The hearing shall be held at the Rappahannock County Courthouse in Washington. Virginia, at 7:0()pm on Wednesday. September 9, 2009. Fhe effect of the amendments is to increase the law library fee from S2 to i S4 in i.ases ol tiling ol civil actions only iS2 fee lor filing of criminal or traffic j infractions remains S2) A complete copy of the proposed amendment is available for inspection at | the ( outity Administration Office. 290 Gay Street. Washington. Virginia, from KAO 4 .'<l Monday through friday. Ml interested persons are mv ited to attend and to make comment, or provide written comments to the County Administrator at PO Box 514. Washington, \ irainra 22247 or to jwinccarthy <3 rappahanntKkcountyva.gov. HOW TO EASILY CONTACTHj^,, {Rappahannock Neius^ The Rappahannock News is in its 131st year as Rappahannock County's newspaper of record and primary source of local news and advensmg If you have any story ideas or comments on stories, please let us know. We want to hear from you. Phone 1540) 675-3338 Fax: (540)675-3088 Address: 249 Main Street. PO Box 59. 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Virginia and at additional mailing offices. ‘ ©ArCom Publishing Inc , 2009 ... ■ (USPS #45580) „ — CAC meals, cleaning showers, and serving food, in addition to other daily tasks. After eating breakfast each day in the communal dining hall, the scouts would spend much of their day in merit badge sessions, earning a total of 57 in the following fields: Archery, Basketry, Canoeing, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Cooking, Communications, Climbing, Emergency Preparedness, First Aid, Fishing, Geology, Indian Lore, Insect Study, Orienteering, Personal Management, Personal Fitness, Pioneering, Reptile and Amphibian Study, Wilderness Survival, and Woodcarving. Interspersed throughout the day for some were a few hours of free time, used among other things, to build a footbridge from their campsite to the Scoutcraft instructional area. In combination with a perfect campsite inspection score, the troop qualified for the Rock Enon Elite Award, a goal set by the scouts themselves. In addition to the aforementioned 17 scouts, Troop 36 contributed its Senior Patrol Leader, Joey Heinzelman, and its I" " . Troop Guide, Carl Liles, to the camp staff, both serving as merit badge counselors for the five weeks of Boy Scout summer camp. Bret Heddleston, Troop Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, participated in the ZEB High Adventure Program, and so sometimes traveled during the day to Harpers Ferry for tubing, mountain biking, rock climbing, and in one case overnight, for a 24-hour endurance hike in the Dolly Sods of West Virginia, including a moonlight rappel. The troop included the audience in its humorous skit during the closing campfire. As is often the case, the joke was on those enlisted. First Class Scout Aidan Gould was presented the award for Best Archery Target, bringing further accolades to his troop. As a final coup, five troop scouts and Assistant Scoutmaster Rich Pavne were inducted into the Order of the Arrow, scouting’s Honor Society, during a torch-lit-American Indianinspired ceremony Friday night. Those interested in Rappahannock County area Boy Scouting may contact Scoutmaster Roger Pierson at piersons@erols.com or (540 '222-9465. Brady graduates from the Virginia Bankers School Jason R. Brady, vice president and lending officer for Rappahannock National Bank, was among 78 Virginia bankers who graduated Aug. 7 from the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. The three-year school is sponsored by the Virginia Bankers Association in cooperation with the Mclntire School of Commerce at the university. Upon completion of the bank management course, graduates have a broader knowledge in all aspects of banking, economics, and related subjects which can both enhance current performance and qualify them as candidates for advancement, according to a bank official. Rappahannock National Bank is a member of Union Bankshares Corporation, one of the largest community Jason R. Brady banking organizations in Virginia, providing full service banking to the northern, central, Rappahannock, Tidewater and Northern Neck regions of Virginia through its bank subsidiaries, Union Bank and Trust Company. The Rappahannock News and the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League iRAWL) present Your Next Best Friend; Sidney If you will kindly leave your calling card in the silver tray in the foyer, my social secretary may be able to contact you to arrange an interview. This is the procedure to discover if you are worthy of an audience. You know, or should know, what the Shiba Inu breed requires, and how fortunate this part of the country is to have one of us in your midst, especially a three-year-old spayed female. RAWL .> JL r 1 his past week three dogs were joined w ith new owners. The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League is located m AmissviHe at 160 Weaver Road. It can he reached seven days a week between Ham. and 1 pm at '540) 937 3283 Check out its Web site at www.rawldogs.org Lucky winners Bill Welch, left, president of Flint Hill Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Fire Chief Bruce Williams, and his granddaughter, Lexie Williams, congratulate the Rev. and Mrs. James Simmons of Murray, Kentucky who won a 2009 Chevrolet pickup truck at the Saturday night drawing at the Flint Hill carnival. Lexie Williams sold the winning ticket. The Simmons had purchased the ticket some weeks ago while visiting friends here. Mrs. Simmons said she had distant roots in Rappahannock. (The second grand prize, a heifer, was won by David Turner of Stanley, Va.) Photo by Bill Jarrett *. ■'"Will"'-I g-gj AND there: REMOTE SURVEILLANCE * SYSTEMS We are now offering 10% OFF ANY stock item at our ■ War rent on Showroom! n for a FREE DEMONSTRATION :10am- 4pm TUE - SAT Molly E. Burke graduates from Radford University Molly E. Burke of Woodville graduated from Radford University at the end of the spring semester. Burke, daughter of Richie Van Burke of 16 Union View Lane, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Radford University was recognized as a “Top 20 Public Master's University in the South" by U S. News & World Report and a 2009 “Best College in the Southeast" by Princeton Review. NEWS' ONLINE... . RappNews.com

Town and County Meetings • On Thursday, Aug. 13 the Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall on Gay Street, j Agenda includes the following applications: Brad Barnes dba Wm. B. Barnes & Co. LLC requests a sign and display case at 360 Gay Street; Gay Street Inn, LLC, seeks to replace half-round window with double-hung casement window to match existing, on first floor at 160 Gay Street; Nevill and Clare Turner seek to construct four 8 x6’ bay pergolas separating car park from garden at 195 Piedmont Avenue; and Town of Washington seeks approval for grinder pots and control panels for sewer service district. • On Wednesday, Aug. 19 the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the county courthouse on Gay Street. Highlights of the agenda include: Wolk amendment of proffers involving former Flint Hill Public House; LeCompteMcConn kennel; request for withdrawal, from Red Oak Valley Agricultural and Forestal District, @ 82 acres; Hampton Stock Farm, Jenkins Mountain & Massie/Exton Agricultural and Forestal Districts renewals. • On Monday, Aug. 17 the Economic Revitalization Advisory Committee will meet at 10 a.m., in the Rappahannock County Library, Washington. • On Wednesday, Aug. 19 , Kindergarten Orientation at Rappahannock County Elementary School at 6 p.m., 8th Grade Orientation, 7 p.m., at Rappahannock Beautifully Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment for rent in Washington, Virginia dishwasher, washer/dryer ; in Historic Washington School Building $725 Call Rose Ann or Kim 540-675-3237 County High School. • On Thursday, Aug. 20, Meet the Teacher Night 2-5 and 68 p.m. MORE STORIES ONLINE... 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Editorial & Opinion A4 August 13, 2009 -ftappatiannocfe JietosEstablished 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 Oder copies to I960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Mam Street. Washington, Va. Mailing address: P 0 Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: mkuhn@timespapers.com Hours: 8 30 a.rn to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday -—— Member. Audit Bureau of Circulations --r—; www.rappnews.com THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2009 Healthy attitudes Lost in the rabid “debate” about extending health care coverage to the uninsured is how health care ever got to be about insurance rather than health care or even health maintenance and prevention. Hospitals, as we know them, began during the Middle Ages, most often founded by a religious order. The very first free public hospital was opened in Baghdad in the 9th century. Hospitals in the United States also have been traditionally associated with religious denominations, universities and public institutions such as cities or counties, most being run on a non-profit basis with fee-based services for those who could pay while still providing care for those who could not. The system of health insurance and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) that we have today didn’t fully emerge until after World War II. The problem with this model is that it transferred responsibility for one’s health from the individual to a collective pool of insured that focused on treatment and its costs rather than on individual responsibility for one’s own health. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” has shifted to something like, “I don’t have to worry, I have insurance.” Added to this the rapid pace of technology and innovative treatments - which also drive costs - and health insurance began to outpace many people's ability to pay. Add to that a litigious society that seeks remuneration at the slightest whiff of malpractice and we have what we have today which is a large portion of the population not being able to afford health insurance. In Rappahannock County, that number is an astounding 24.3 percent, higher than neighboring counties and the state as whole. Who's responsible0 We all are. We are responsible for not taking more seriously our health; we are responsible for assuming that we are entitled to the latest and greatest technological achievement in medicine; we. along with our legal system, are responsible for triggering trillions more in malpractice claims. Hospitals and insurance companies are responsible for putting profit above care; governments are respon"ible for a laissez-faire approach to health care and letting things get so out of control that the only solutions available cost billions of dollars to essentially feed a broken system. The point may be that it’s not health insurance that’s the problem, but our whole attitude toward health and health care that needs to be fixed. Photo courtesy of Jane Schwartz Ewing Out of the Attic This photograph was taken around 1915 in Sperryville at the E. M. Schwartz Store. Mrs. Schwartz and daughter. Jane are standing on the upper porch and daughter "Billy" is looking through the banister close beside her mother. Postcards with the photograph were available at Schwartz's Store along with general merchandise and a little of everything that county people needed. Today, the building along with an addition and minus the porches makes up the Sperryville Corner Store. The Schwartz's daughters, Jane and "Billy" reside near Harrisonburg. (The photo and caption ran in the August 9. 1984 edition of the Rappahannock News.) Letters ‘How much is your life or property worth?’ As a Rappahannock County emergency responder, resident, and property owner I was a bit dismayed to read the article in the Aug. 6 Rappahannock News about the Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Monday, and specifically the comments County Attorney Peter Luke made about the proposed ordinance requiring occupied residential and business property owners to post their street addresses on their properties. Mr. Luke stated in the article that there is a lack of public enthusiasm for an ordinance that would put "500 or more people" out of compliance as soon as the ordinance was approved. Understandably so. THAT is exactly the point of the proposed ordnance: Not to put people out of compliance, but to force property owners into compliance. There is not a lot of expense involved in purchasing and posting numbers at least three inches high on a contrasting background and placing the address in a prominent place at the entrance to the property, or on the property itself if the numbers can be clearly read from the road There are numerous properties in Rappahannock County today which are in compliance with a standard of at least 3" numbers well-posted on a contrasting background And there are a lot of properties in the county which are either not posted at all, or the numbers are illegible or placed in such a way that they cannot be seen from a dis tance, especially in low-light conditions such as in inclement weather at night. Consider also the property owner on a private lane who has his/her address clearly marked on a mailbox at the entrance to that private lane, but the entrance to the property a mile down the lane from the mailbox is not marked in any way. It does not help or matter to Sheriffs Office deputies or tire/rescue vehicle drivers if the postal carrier knows which mailbox in which to put the correct mail. This is a simple matter to property owners: If the fire/rescue and law enforcement personnel cannot find you. we cannot help you when you need our help most. If my wife was in full cardiac arrest; if we had a CO alarm activate in the middle of the night when we’re asleep; if armed robbers were forcing their way into the house, I sure would not want responding emergency units to flounder around trying to find my driveway and waste precious minutes because my property could not be located quickly. That’s why my mailbox has on it 4” numbers on a contrasting background (reflective silver on dark green' at the entrance to my private lane. And the entrance to my driveway a hall-mile away is also marked with numbers 4” high (dark green on a white background '. Something else to consider: While the county’s fire/rescue personnel may be well-acquainted with the roads, pri vate lanes, and properties in their “firstdue" areas, it is a common occurrence for units from other areas in the county to respond to emergencies outside of the “first-due" territory because the “firstdue" company was either out on another call or was unable to put a unit on the road For example, it is not unusual for units from Amissville to respond to emergency calls in the Sperryville area when Sperryville Rescue and Sperryville Fire Department units have been otherwise occupied on previous calls. Consider a unit from Amissville not only trying to find an unfamiliar private lane near Sperryville, but also wasting precious minutes trying to find a specific unposted address on that lane. Adequate address postings mandated by ordinance would eliminate that problem, and undoubtedly save lives and properties. That is the sole goal of such an ordinance. Give the emergency responders in Rappahannock County a tool we can use to do what we are chartered to do - save lives and property, and protect the environment. The answer is simple: Require every occupied property in Rappahannock County to be well-marked and legible. Failure to comply should put a financial penalty on the property owner After all, how much is your life or property wort h'; Arthur Candenquist Amissville ‘I am forever grateful for everyone’s support’ On July 2fi, 1 returned from my tour of Europe with the Sound of America National Honor Band I had an amazing experience and would like to thank everyone who helped and supported me in preparing for the trip I had so many life-changing experiences. From playing concerts in Notre Dame Cathedral, to ziplining through the Alps, to riding through Venice in a gondola, the novelties I experienced were unlike anything 1 had ever done before The trip was facilitated by this community and I am forever grateful for everyone's support From the bottom of my heart, thank you Rappahannock for changing mv life. Taylor Light Woodville Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO August 21, 1969 If you have not met the young man whose news stories, especially those concerning political activities, you have been reading in the Rappahannock News, he is Douglas Baumgardner Doug is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Baumgardner of Washington, Va , and Alexandria and he spends his summers in Rappahannock. He leaves today for U-xington where he will he among the 330 freshmen who will enroll in Virginia Military Institute. He will have a week of orientation on cadet life before beginning academic classes He was a 1969 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High Schwil in Alexandria Mrs. Barbara Gentry earned out the theme, “Our HentageOur Future,"at the National Extension Homemakers’ Council meeting which she attended August 11-14 in Hlackburg. Delegates from Virginia along with those from the other 49 states and Puerto Rico were present for the council meeting and total attendance was nearly 5,000. All Virgnia delegates were requested to wear a colonial costume. They gave tote bags to all other representatives present These bags were made by Virgniu Homemaker Clubs early this year. Mrs Gentry, who is from Flint Hill, was accompanied by Miss Judy Burtner, Home Agent. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Jolliffe and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jolliffe entertained jointly with a party Saturday honoring Airman and Mrs. Ronald Dodson and Seaman Dennis Lee Hitt Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Milton Switzer Jr., of Arlington. Miss Ada Compton and Mr. and Mrs. Craig Wilson, Rixeyville. 25 YEARS AGO August 9, 1984 Robert Dennis, president of the Piedmont Environmental Council, wants "scenic" status for the Upper Rappahannock and Thornton Rivers, the environmentalist told county supervisors Auk 6 State scenic-river status will help protect the rivers by making its more difficult legally to divert or reclassify them, according to Dennis. Scenic status, Dennis said, would force the governor to refer any proposed change in river status to a local board before a decision could be made. For about four months, Ronald Frazier of Amissville has spent every hour he can muster in the county clerk’s office poring over Rappahannock's proposed zoning ordinance. If he had his way, every property owner in the county would be doing the same “This zoning ordinance could be in place the next 10 years," Frazier says. “I’d like to be involved in the planning of my future.” Mrs. Roy L. Reeve was hostess to the Sperryville Bridge Club and additional guests at her home on Friday night Guests were Mrs. Dale Metzinger, Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. W. H. Cordle, Mrs. Brown Miller, Mrs. Re. E. Thompsen, Mrs. Frances Tabler, Mrs. T. J. Pillar, Mrs. E. A. McNear, Mrs. Lucille Price. Prizes winners were Mrs. Price, Mrs. McNear and Mrs. Thompsen 10 YEARS AGO August 11, 1999 Rappahannock County writer Bruce C. Sloane will sign and discuss his new book. Scenic Driving Virginia, at a book-publication party Saturday, Aug. 14 at the Old Sperryville Bookshop, from 5 to 7 p.m. Mr. Sloane, a technical writer and a former editor of the Rappahannock News, has become an expert on the back roads and byways of the Old Dominion, after driving untold hundreds of miles with his wife Joy Sloane to gather material for his book. Hollyann Jenkins, Washington, was crowned Ms. Warren County Fair on Monday, Aug. 2 Judged on beauty, poise, personality, and overall appearance, she received a perfect score in each category. In addition to modeling and judging pageants, Ms. Jenkins offers consultant services for girls who wish to perfect their pageant routines. In September, she will be competing in an international pageant. Local Longaberger Sales Associate, Kathy Thornhill, of Round Hill Road in Boston, recently attended The Longaberger Company’s annual National Convention, known as The Bee, held from July 28 through Aug. 7 at the Columbus Convention Center Approximately 15,000 Longaberger enthusiasts from around the United States attended. Compiled by Jan Clatterbuck

There is other evidence of hypocrisy among Democrats’ In recent days and through the rest of August, Congress is on recess. As we have seen in’ town hall meetings across the country, people are angry, yelling, and confronting Congress on America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Many members of Congress and media outlets have been trying to portray these angry people as mobs working for the large insurance companies or right wing groups. Whether or not these people are simple grassroots or influenced by larger groups, I believe this characterization is very hypocritical and insulting. Democrats who characterize these people as groups also need to remember a key part of their own strategy that gained back the White House and won them a majority in Congress. President Obama and Democrats have received large support from similar “angry” people who have protested and spoke out against the Iraq War and other Bush policies. The Democrats relied on core beliefs such as their position against the Iraq war to incite anger and spark a grassroots net work. Barack Obama in several campaign speeches has said “I don’t want to quell anger. I think people are right to be angry! I'm angry.” In another speech on Sept. 18, 2008 he told supporters, “I need you to go out and talk to your friends and talk to your neighbors. I want you to talk to them whether they are independent or whether they are Republican. I want you to argue with them and get in their face.” Republicans as a result faced many tough questions from both protest groups and honest concerned citizens. In a complete 180, Democrats are now facing some of the same types of anger and tough questions that they had once used to reinvigorate their own party. Now the Democrat majority is facing similar groups' core conservatives that are standing up against their own beliefs. To belittle opponents by arguing they are on the payroll of huge health insurance agencies or they are wealthy Americans dressed to look like the middle class, is absurd. Many of those people are coming to voice their opinion and ask tough questions. I understand that the Iraq war and health insurance reform are two very different subjects and on both sides individuals and groups have gone to extreme lengths and which neither party is truly inciting. However, for the I)NC chairman to make a statement that Republican groups that are encouraging people to “stand up and shout and try to rattle lawmakers to prevent them from talking peacefully with their constituents” is unethical and an attempt to intimidate lawmakers needs to be rethought - considering their It’s tomato time in the Piedmont Go totally tomatoes with garden-fresh fare Ever wonder why garden and farm stand produce tastes so much better? Award-winning nutrition journalist Michael Pollan, author of “In Defense of Food” 'Penguin 2009), says in his book that supermarket produce travels an average of 1.500 miles before it reaches your local store. To accommodate travel distance and time, growers pick their produce weeks before it’s ripe. Since it’s not ripe, taste and nutrients have not fully developed. The unripe produce goes into storage until it’s time to ship. Often, it's treated with preservatives to keep it from spoiling during storage. When it reaches its destination, it’s treated again, but this time with ripening agents. Local farmers, he says, have no need for preservatives? or ripening agents. Sunshine does the ripening, and their produce is picked ripe or just a few days from ripe. Then there's the question of pesticides. In most cases, he said, local farmers grow their produce without pesticides because they’re eating it, too, and just like you, have concerns about pesticide residue. Bug control is more often by mechanical means, like row covers, or picking off pests byhand When local farmers do use pesticides, they tend to use a lot less than mega farms. Pollan also points out that mass market produce is often grown with synthetic fertilizers that supply only a fraction of the nutrients found in natural soil. Local produce, he says, is grown in more biologically active soil. The more nutrient rich the soil, the more nutritious the fruits and vegetables. It’s tomato time in the Piedmont, and if you’re like most people, you adore fresh local tomatoes. Whether you raise your own or buy them at the farmers’ market, you’re probably on the lookout for some fresh ideas to go with your fresh fare. Got questions or local flavor to share? Want to receive Karla’s free Monday morning newsletter of recipes, gardening tips and other fun stuff? Send an e-mail to CheesecakeFa rms@aol. com. Recipes Crusted Cherry Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinegar A nice, easy salad with no real recipe. Adjust the amounts according to the number of servings you need. For a beguiling side, microwave briefly and serve gently warm. Cherry tomatoes Balsamic vinegar Your favorite fresh herbs (like parsley, thyme, tarragon Meet the new Rappahannock County public school teachers It may still be summer but five new teachers are ready to meet students and their parents on Thursday. Aug 20 at the Rappahannock County Public'Schools, from 2-8 p m They are: Sherri Burfield - parttime Special Education Teacher at RCES • 1994 graduate of Rappahannock County High School; • Master’s Degree in Education from Old Dominion University; • Student teaching at Yowell Elementary School; • Worked as a Special Education Aide in 6th Grade at Taylor Middle School in Warren ton; • Extra curricular interest, volunteer work. Bradley Weeks - Parttime Business Teacher at RCHS. • BA from Stanford University, • Juris Doctorate from University of Wisconsin Law School; • Licensure Program at Shenandoah University; • Worked in banking with Comenca Bank and M & I Bank, • Extra-curricular interest, fund-raising and theatre Donald O’Meara - Special Education at RCHS. • 1997 graduate of Leesburg Christian High School; • BA from Pfeiffer University; • Graduate work in education at UNC-Wilmington; • Previous experience in education at Culpeper Middle School and Highland School; . • Extra-curricular interest, basketball, softball and baseball. Will Kulick - 6th Grade Teacher at RCES. • 1999 Graduate of Madison County High School; • BA from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; • Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; • Previous teaching experience in 6th - 8th grades at Manon Middle School in Montana; • Extra-curricular interest, soccer Sarah Buzzell - Secondary Mathematics at RCHS • 1999 graduate of Richwood High School in Rich wood, W.Va.; • BS from Marshall University; • Graduate work at George Mason University; • Previous experiehce in education at Rappahannock County High School; • Extra-curricular interest, National Honor Society, trumpet and research NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WITHDRAWAL FROM RED OAK VALLEY AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT In accordance with Section 15 2-4314 Code of Virginia (15*50). as amended, the Hoard of Supers isors of Rappahannock. Counts hereby giscs notice of its intention to hold a public hearing on Wednesday. September 9, at 7r(*>pm at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, to consider the request lor ssuhdrassal ol approximately X2 acres by Peter Kitchen from the Red Oak Valley Agricultural and Forcstal District The application to ssithdrass from the District is asailablc lor inspection at the County Administration Office, in Washington. Virginia. Monday through Friday X 30-4 ft) The Rappahannock County Agricultural and Forcstal Districts Adxisory Committee shall meet on Wednesday. AugusiT9. 2009. at 7.HOpni at the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia to consider the proposed ssithdrassal. and to make recommendation to the Hoard of Supers isors Ihe Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall consider the matter at their tegular meeting of Wednesday. August 19, 201)9. at 7 iOptn at the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia All persons interested in these matters arc insiicd to attend and to make comment. Taste of THE Piedmont Karla Jones Seidita ■ www.Cheesecake • Farms.com and lemon grass) Olive oil Bread crumbs (plain, Italian or panko) Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Arrange on a platter. Sprinkle with a little less vinegar than you think you need. Top with a generous handful of your favorite fresh herbs. Heat a little olive oil in a pan. Add bread crumbs. Toss to coat. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly brown and fragrant. Sprinkle over tomatoes hot from the pan and serve immediately. Bechamel of Gouda and Fresh Tomato Red, ripe tomatoes peeking out of a hot, creamy cheese sauce all melty and yummy. Too divine for words. Add a loaf of crust bread to sop up the sauce and a bottle of local wine for a heaven in no time flat. Makes a yummy side, too, with your favorite grilled summer fish like salmon, sole or mahi mahi. Serves 4 as a meatless main dish or 6 as a side. 4 large beef steak tomatoes ‘•or enough of another variety to serve 4-fi) 2 tablespoons butter (margarine not recommended) 2 tablespoons flour (allpurpose white or whole wheati 1 small onion (chopped, about 112 cup) 1 112 cups whole or 2-percent milk (other milks not recommended) Pinch ground black or white pepper 114 teaspoon kosher salt <or to taste) 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce ioptional) 21/2 cups shredded Gouda cheese (piled lightly into a cup to measure, divided) 2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves <chopped) Slice tomatoes 1/2-inch thick and arrange in a single layer on a large, deep, heatsafe platter. Set aside. Melt butfer in a medium size pot. Add onion. Cook on low until transparent, about 3 minutes. Whisk in flour. Cook 2 minutes more. WTiisk in milk, pepper and hot sauce, if desired. Cook, whisking until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups cheese until melted. Spoon hot sauce over tomatoes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top. Garnish with parslev. Serve immediately- ly Into Canning - Gourmet Ketchup Why make ketchup when the red stuff we dip our French fries in is cheap and available in a never-ending supply? Because homemade ketchup is one of life's most wonderful pleasures. You’ll wow your gourmet pals with ruby ripe, rich tomato and spice taste that's light years away from the uber-sweet, high-fructose com syrup stuff that lines grocery store shelves. Keeps a good long time in the fridge without canning. Love to can? I’ve included directions. Makes 4 pints. 10 cups tomatoes (about 12 3-inch diameter tomatoes, any red type) 5 cups onions 2 cups white vinegar 3/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher or canning salt 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Wash tomatoes well under tepid running water. Drain. Peel. Remove seeds, if desired. Cut into random 1/2-inch chunks. Save any juice. You should have 10 cups of tomato chunks and juice. A little more or less is OK. Put tomatoes and onions into a big pot. (Do not use cast iron.) Cover. Bring to a boil over medium. Remove cover. Cook until onions am soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool slightly until easy to handle and puree. iA handheld blender is the easiest because you can puree the whole thing in the pot, hut you can also use a stationary blender or food processor working in hatches and returning the pureed mixture to the pot.) Add remaining ingredients to the pureed mixture. Return to heat and continue cooking over medium until reduced by half, about 50 minutes Stir occasionally, then more often as ketchup thickens to prevent scorching. Remove from heat and ladle into heat-proof, nonreactive containers Refrigerate at least overnight before serving to allow the flavors to develop Keep indefinitely in the refrigerator and the flavor gets better and better. To process (can) ketchup Fill clean, sterilized pint jars with hot ketchup leaving 1/2-inch head space. Adjust lids. Process 15 minutes in a boiling water bath How to peel and seed a tomato Cut a half-inch “X“ in the bottom of each tomato and drop into boiling water one at a time. After about 30 seconds, the skin will start to slip off Using a slotted spoon, remove the tomato from the boiling water and immediately plunge into ice water until cool enough to handle, about 1 minute. (Do not leave the tomato in the water any longer or it will get water logged.' Using the slotted spoon, remove cool tomato to colander to drain. Repeat with remaining tomatoes. Use a paring knife to remove the cores and the skins (Work over a bow! to catch the juice. > Discard cores and skins. If your recipe calls for the tomatoes to be seeded, cut the tomato in half and (using a small spoon i scoop out the seeds. Discard. 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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENEWAL JENKINS MOUNTAIN. MASSIE/EXTON & HAMPTON STOCK FARM AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS In accordance with Section 15.2-4311 of the CixJc of Virginia (1450). as amended. Board of Supervisors ol Rappahannock County herebv gives nonce of tfierr intention to hold a public hearing on Wednesday. September d. 2004. at 7 (lOpm !tt the t ounhoiise m Washington. Virginia, to consider renewing the Jenkins Mountain. Massie/Exlon. and Hampton Stock Kami Agricultural and Forestal Districts. I he proposed Ordinances for the Districts are available for inspection at the County Administration Office, in Washington. Virginia. Monday through Indus s >0-4 'll. The Rappahannock Counts \gncultural and Forestal Districts Adsisors ( •mmiltee 'hall meet on Wednesday. August Id. 2(XN. at 7:00pm at the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia, to consider the proposed Ordinances and Districts, and to make recommendation to the Board ol Supers isors. I he Rappahannock Counts Planning Commission shall consider these matters at ills'll regulai meeting ot Wednesday, \ugtist Id. 2004. at 7 20pm. at the Courthouse m Washington. Virginia \ll persons interested in these matters are ms ited to attend and to make commeni Atkins From Page A1 call of duty from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., only taking about half an hour for lunch. His loving nephews as they were growing up - Melvin Atkins, being around 12 years of age. and Calvin and Shelby Atkins - would accompany him back to the school to learn and help in any way they could. Fnday evenings were the mop and scrub times for the long halls and wherever needed. Also when the need arose, Saturdays were the days to clean the coal furnace, which in that day provided the heat for the school. CFC Farm & Ffernji Center Premium feed ... manufactured locally and so much more! 5 Gal. 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In January 1985, our Lord called Alvin home to rest where we believe he heard the words, “Well done, there, good and faithful servant.” In August 1987,1 went back to the high school - this time hired as cafeteria manager by Dr. Bob Chappell - and worked for 20 years retiring in 2007. Between the two of us, my late husband and I spent some 40 years at Rappahannock County High School. All the lessons that the nephews learned from their Uncle Alvin were not in vain, for in October 1984, Shelby was hired as custodian at Rappahannock high school and was a faithful worker until his passing in May 2001. Nephew Melvin Atkins, a VDOT employee, was hired in 1982 as part-time night custodian at Rappahannock County Elementary School, and after 27 years, is still employed there. ea n 6 y/JreamA Silk Floral Arrangements for Designs by Jean Clark Shaw (540)987-9268 www.jeandream.com Photo from 1962 RCHS Yearbook MEMORIES UNGER: The late Alvin L. Atkins was the first custodian for Rappahannock County High School when its doors first opened September 1960. He took great pride in his work making sure hallways were spotless and shiny. Melvin’s son, Ray, was put under contract in 1996 and has been employed as a part-time night custodian at Rappahannock elementary school ever since (he is a day employee of Merillat). Ray has a son, Tucker Ray, who someday may follow in the footsteps of the Atkins’ family and be employed at Rappahannock schools. Board From Page A1 Chappell also prepared board members for the eventual roof repairs to the elementary school which, he said, would more than likelv exceed $100,000. Chappell suggested that these repair costs would likely come from approved federal stimulus money < $177,000 > instead of coming from county money That money was originally intended to help pay for costs associated with energyimprovements at both schixils. Good news, bad news on utility costs as Chappell explained that even though electric usage was down 11 percent (comparing 2007-08 to 2008-09), costs were up 15 percent due to rate increases. Fuel oil costs, however, were cut nearly in half !$64.049 down from $112,281) for the same period. Preliminary, unofficial reports from the Virginia Department of Education indicate Rappahannock schools will both moot their Annual Yearly Progress under The No Child Left. Behind Act and earn full accreditation from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the seventh straight year, according to Chappell Annual Yearly Progress means that the schools continue to meet requirements for pass rates in the Standards of Learning tests. 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Understanding what an energy audit is and how it will help By Syi.vie Rowand S|>*‘cial t« th<' Rappahannock News As the cost of energy continues to rise - with double-digit increase in some years - more and more people are looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption. An energy audit can identify inefficiencies in a house, recommend solutions and find opportunities for the homeowner to save money, enhance comfort, improve the home healthfulness and reduce one’s environmental footprint. Some 20 persons gathered at The Link on Aug. 6 for a breakfast presentation sponsored by the Rappahannock Non-Profit Center. Andrew Grisby of Commonwealth Sustainability Works in Culpeper fwww.Commonwealth Sustainability.com ) conducted an energy audit of The Link in Sperryville, the 100-year-old former Sperryville schoolhouse. Grisby presented a list of energy efficiency improvements. He also discussed how those apply to other types of buildings, especially older buildings - of which there are many in Rappahannock County. In a slide presentation Grisby explained what the took of an energy audit are. The inspector first performs a visial inspection of the propeity (including crawlspace and a tic space) and conducts pressurkation tests of the building ind ductwork as those can be asignificant source of leakage. He also tests the combustion efficiency of fuel-burning ippliances. He takes infrared photographs of windows, doo.'s and walls to show weak spots areas where, in winter, hot air escapes the house (or cool air steps in) and, conversely where, n summer. cool air escapes tie house or hot air comes in. Thi consultant also analyzes voir utility bills, and depending or the situation. uses an energymodeling software to estimate how suggested changes and improvements can impact ynir energy use and costs. Particularly interesting for the participants wire infrared photographs of windows, doors, walls and office space, showing cooler areas in cooler (blue) colors and warmer areas in warm (red) colors showing the range of temperatures at the area photographed. Even in a building where insulation has been pumped in walls (such as was the case as The Link), walls still leak if insulation was not properly installed or a spot missed: for example, a brace in the wall can prevent insulation materials from going where they are supposed to go. Grisby pointed out that there is no way to verify visually or by sound if a wall has been properly filled with insulation: infrared is the only way to do it. Infrared can show where insulation and air-seal are not aligned: for example, light fixtures punched through an already insulated ceiling disturb the insulation and create multiple weak spots. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that air leaks in a home typically cost 15 percent to 30 percent of a house heating and cooling costs (and 31 percent are due to floors, walls, and ceilings according to the DOE Energy Saver booklet). Suggestions for The Link included recommendations for insulating specific band joists, weatherstnpping a particular door (most of them already are insulated at The Link), caulking of specific areas, insulating specific ceiling and wall areas - all identified through infrared photography. Other recommendations included suggestions for light fixtures, water heaters, temperature setting and thermostat programming, and plumbing - all based on the use of the building. Recommendations would be case specific depending on a homeowner’s life-style and use of the rooms in the house. The presentation stressed the importance of correct installation of materials and workmanship. For example, R-38 insulation (standard insulation rating on batt) will be R-38 only if installed with no air space between the insulation material and the joists, and if the joists themselves are covered. Otherwise, the effective insulation may be only R-20. Small changes in equipment location can make a significant difference in one’s comfort - preventing one from lowering the entire house temperature. At The Link, an infrared photo of a person often complaining of being hot, showed the source of heat right at her feet: her computer. Grisby suggested that by moving the CPU in a different location, her comfort would be greatly enhanced, at no cost. Finally Grisby discussed Forest Grove Church Fall Festival September 5,2009 at Old Forest Grove School (comer ofFarestGrove Road - ° ■ andRt 729, Vkwtown, VA) - ■ ■ > ■ . , 'j f^nts of the day will include music from several rvp bands, yard sale featuring lots of used tools, and food will be served. In addition, a large exhibition of 1 PlTt0 S rePr&senting 100 years of local History' (over 400 P lotographs) will be on display and a Civil War living i f?story exhibit will featured. This exhibit will lugfilight ^/Penter's Battery commanded by Capt. Kyle Printz. Additional Civil War exhibits are being reviewed and they will be announced closer to festival time—j., in Come see the DIFFERENCE we can make in Senior Living. When searching the area for a Senior Living Center which would free them front the maintenance and upkeep of their house. Bob and Lois Wade of Winchester luckily spied Daryl Davisitn's freshly painted logo on the "Hidden Springs” van! Where are you loaned.'...In a beautiful mountain setting in Limeton. near Front Royal!" answered Daryl - owner! We visited and then selected an apartment at Hidden Springs Senior Living because "as a couple vie are so grateful for the time vie share together"...fatuity stated Lois. 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Percent of Population Uninsured Virginia 15.5 Neighboring Counties Culpeper 18.2 4 Fauquier 16.8 Madison 23 Page 17.9 Rappahannock 24.3 Warren 14.9 Nearby Cities Charlottesville 24.7 Fairfax 18 8 Harrisonburg 28.5 Manassas 21.1 Winchester 15.2 Source: 2006 U S. Census Data released last wee* Courage From Page A1 "We’ve certainly seen a tick up in Fauquier Free Clinic usage, and in those who present at the emergency room because they don't have health coverage,” said Rappahannock County Administrator John W McCarthy, who also serves as board vice chairman for both the Fauquier Hospital and Fauquier Health System, which includes Rappahannock County in their service area As for .vhy the number is higher here - and these are 2006 estimates, which most agree have likely gone up as the economy has declined dramatically since - McCarthy had two theories. “One of the reasons could be that Rappahannock has an awful lot of people working part-time in building trades," he said. “And they don’t show up as unemployed but they do tend to stop paving their health insurance as work slows down - so they show up as uninsured" McCarthy also said that the county’s demographics include a sizable segment of retired people who have not yet reached Medicare age. “If they have not chosen to receive some kind of gap coverage, they will also be counted as uninsured," said McC arthy. 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S inday, Aug. 23 at the Crlpeper County Public Library. Vernikos lives in Cdpeper but still keeps a part-time home in Rajpahannock and a morethaa-part-time garden in Slats Mills. “Stress is not a question of good or bad, it’s a question of too little or too much,” Vemuos says. “We in fact seek stress for fun. but at the same time ii is within our grasp to contro. and manage stress, within units ’ Thebest way Vernikos suggests tostart down this road is “to delee -: find the Delete button ind punch it, and delete th> 80 to 90 percent of stress thit our brain generates, thinp we have no control over. “Once ve reduce the pile of stress to a manageable 10 or 20 percent,either by preparing for stresful events, by not procrastinaing, by making lists, and >y not allowing stress-emittes to — ” Stress emtters? “People isually start to smile when Falk about this,” she says. “Tlere are people who put out, vfio emit stress - and feel bette by stressing others. We all know them - and. yes, somitimes we are them The frienl who calls you at 10 o’clock at tight, and then you don't sleep, ou can reduce a whole bunch a. stress by not allowing others t> stress you ’ What the l»ok and its author are talkng about is stress managemrt - not a new subject, bu one that Vernikos presents in a fetching. conversationa style that she backs with anicdotes and diverse* data, some >f it drawn from recent ps;chological research, and some from her years studying the effects of microgravity (what astronauts feel when they're n space •. and with pioneering groundbased simulations. One ot her early discoveries was that gravity L a stimulus - without which the bones and muscle of a normal human lose mass and density. "Having established stress as a stimulus,” she says, “then it’s not a question of whether it's good or bad but: Is it adequate9 If it’s less thaa adequate - if you’re bored, deprived of social or intellectual stimulation, that’s not good. If the stress is excessive, it's equally not good, because the excessive outpouring of stress hormones, like any drug, can be damaging." So Vernikos’ book is full of practical suggestions and good-natured commiseration. She wants to help find a balance for those mature enough to know they are unbalanced. To get you going, she includes a whole chapter of “instant” tricks, including small exercises you can do anywhere. “Different people do different things,” she says. “There’s the breathing, and the shoulder exercise, and the jaw drop - I used the jaw drop in the board room, taught my colleagues to do it. We had a very stress-emitting boss, and it works' There’s no way you can feel uptight with your jaw dropped open.” MORE NEWS ONUNE..v 4 RappNews.com

Courts From Page A1 significant rise in domestic calls - those invoking family disputes - according to Sheriff Connie Smith (see Sheriffs Report.) Earlier this year, the paper carried a report on the suspicious death of Mark Christopher Jenkins. He had been dropped off at Warren County Memorial hospital in Front Royal where is was pronounced dead. The two arrested in that case were Kathryn Rebecca Teel and Daniel Mason, both of Rappahannock County. Teel was charged with possession of heroin and is awaiting trail. A search warrant was executed on Mason’s residence at 469 Fodderstack Road in which several narcotics-related items were recovered by Lt. J.C. Welch of the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office. Mason is in custody and is charged with several felonies including felony possession of firearms and possession of controlled substances. A search warrant obtained by the Rappahannock News states that Teel told investigators that she and Jenkins went to Mason’s house where they both “injected heroin using a syringe.” Later, she and Mason discovered that Jenkins was not breathing. Teel told investigators she attempted to give Jenkins CPR. She and Mason then drove Jenkins to Front Royal, according to the statement in the warrant, but while en-route to the emergency room, “they stopped by a 7-11 to get cigarettes.” Among the items found when the search warrant was executed at Mason’s residence were: drug paraphernalia, a bag of marijuana, assorted pills, a handgun and ammunition, bedsheet with a dark stain, swabs with red stains, according to the warrant. Mason is scheduled to appear in Circuit Court on Aug. 25. There is no court date set for Teel. Rape charge Allen Lewis - a sometime Rappahannock resident who authorities said had been on the run and wanted earlier this year by the Sheriff’s Office on a rape charge - was captured in Annapolis, Md., and extradited to Rappahannock County in May. He awaits his trial on that charge which is set for Oct 16 Assaulting police officer Michael Lee Fincham of Culpeper will appear in Circuit Court here on Aug. 25 for a trial on charges of assaulting a police officer, escape, obstruction of justice and driving while intoxicated in relation to a traffic accident on March 28. According to Commonwealth Attorney Peter Luke, an accident occurred along Route 211 that was investigated by Virginia State Police. An investigation resulted in the arrest of Fincham with charges of reckless driving and driving under the influence. While being booked at the Rappahannock County Jail, said Luke, Fincham attempted to escape resulting in the additional charges mentioned above. Bad checks Last week. Crystal Compton of Castleton, pleaded guilty to writing several bad checks - some of which were to Hackley’s Store and Laurel Mills Store - and then last Thursday pleaded guilty to forgery also. She had taken two of her mother’s checks and attempted to pass them forging her mother’s signature, according to prosecutor Luke. Compton’s sentencing is on Oct. 16, according to Luke. Sheriff’s Report Domestic calls on the rise There has been an increase in the number of domestic calls - those involving family members in arguments, threatened or actual violence - said Rappahannock County Sheriff Connie Smith. “People arguing about money, about medical bills, those out of work," she said on Tuesday in a briefing with the Rappahannock News. Many of these calls do not involve violence, however some do result in arrests. The following are two such recent incidents: In the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 7 a "female’ called 911 to inform the Sheriff's Office' that she had seen someone crouched down between vehicles at the house wherfe she lived. She stated the the subject then ran off, according to the sheriff and was seen driving away in a car A second call was received by emergency operators in which the female identified the car and the driver as Douglas William Obemdorf, 38. of Amissville. Oberndorf was stopped by Deputy Gary Jenkins not far from the caller's residence and it was discovered that he wTas in violation of a protective order to stay away f/om the caller, according to the sheriff. Oberndorf was arrested and taken into custody for violating the order. Meanwhile, this past Monday, Ashley Marie Wyche, 24. of Sperryville was arrested for assault and battery of a family member. She had been living with her boyfriend. A protective order was served on her not to return to the residence. 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• Classifieds/B7-8 Thursday, August 13, 2009 Section B www.rappnews.com Rappahannock News Sta'* P-o'os Roger p an’adosi SHEEP SKILLS: Farm manager Sarah Cooper, left, student Phillip Grambo and Mountain Laurel Montessori Farm School director Susan Holmes, with Rory Grambo (background), escort the school's sheep to a new pasture. Like gardens, students grow throughout summer Mountain Laurel Farm School has a year-round curriculum By RoC.KK PlANTADOSI Rappahannock News Staff Writer At the Mountain Laurel Montessori Farm School in Flint Hill, you probably wouldn't want to automatically associate the words “summer" and “vacation ” Summer is a break from daily classes for the 15 sevenththrough ninth-graders who attend the five-year-old Farm School - and thus tend its 23 acres of pastures, woods and a pond plus the main schoolhouse, a large hoop bam and assorted outbuildings, a few pigs, a dozen chickens and some sheep. But throughout the growing season, Mountain Laurel students return at least one day a week to pick tomatoes, peppers, beans and greens from the garden they planted in the spring, and to help farm manager Sarah Cooper transport and sell them at the Front Royal Farmers' Market, among such other chores as mowing, trimming, weeding and cleaning. The other day. the farm’s three Border Leicester sheep needed to be moved from a front pasture to a clover-laden enclosure with a new sheep house built from 2x4s, heavy-gauge fence and waterproof tarps by student Phillip Grambo, 15, who actually graduated from the farm school in June. Helping out were Phillip’s not-very-identical twin brother, Rory, also bound for Fauquier High School next month, and current students FAMILY PORTRAIT: Front row, from left: Student Erika Hughey, farm manager Sarah Cooper, student Allie Mingo, director Susan Holcnes. Back row from left: Students Rory Grambo, Joshua Owens and Phillip Grambo. Joshua Owens, 13, and Allie Mingo and Erika Hughev, both 14. Students come by in summer, as they do throughout the school year, for “community work," says school director Susan Holmes, meaning the school community - this being a Montessori school - but the greater community as well. “In feet we’re hoping this fall to be doing some work with the Plant-a-Row people,” she says, speaking of the county’s new food bank. “I want to get the students down there to see the fruits of their efforts, to help out, and meet some of the people who are picking up produce. And it’s so wonderful to see just all of what people produce and donate all in one place like that." The sheep go quietly, sort of, to their new pasture. Rory turns on the new solar-powered electric fence; Holmes fills the water buckets that Erika and Joshua See STUDENTS, Page B5 WORK TO DO: As tomatoes ripen and sunflowers climb the student-built garden fence. Mountain Laurel's summer volunteers move a new sheep shelter into position. L .»« .... mm - g. Courtesy pholos FAMILY PORTRAIT: ‘Lillian and Barry with Fable, Defiance, Ripper, and Bundle’ is Anna Kreyling’s archival pigment print. It can be seen at the Six Pack Gallery in Washington during an ongoing exhibit this month of young Rappahannock artists. Young Rappahannock artists open art exhibit Review By Liu> Wolfk Special u> the Rappahannock News This month the Six Pack Gallery is hosting Rappahannock County’s newest generation of artists. What a pleasure it is for the county - parents, coaches, bosses, teachers and other youth mentors - to see the works of these young adults. The five artists had their opening reception on Aug. 1. There will be live music at the gallery' each Saturday in August culminating in a closing party on Aug 29 to which the community is invited. I am continually in awe of the artist and the many unique ways in which she/he documents, responds to, or synthesizes what is our culture. The Young Rappahannock Show provides us with visual and performing art pieces that are thought-provoking See GALLERY, Page B5 ARTISTIC NOTES: Jacob Stilley and Forrest Marquisee create music at the Six Pack Gallery in Washington which is hosting an exhibit of young artists. There will be live music each Saturday in August with a closing party on Aug. 29.

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 jcla tterbuck@timespapers. com. Include name and phone number for information. All others seeking to advertise an event may contact Kimberly Dewey, kdewey@timespapers.com, or 1540)351-1161. Thursday, Aug. 13 Male voices needed for Rappsody, a small but energetic singing group. Rehearsing for Christmas. Need bass and bantone voices, tenors, too. The few men we have are swamped by nearly a score of women. We are drowned by sopranos. If you pan talk, you can sing. We have the best choral director in nine counties. Please call Bernte Oison at 540-675-1900 for more information. Join us every second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Hokie Spirit Day hosted by the Piedmont Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Culpeper. Tropical Smoothie is donating 20 percent of its proceeds to the scholarship fund. The Piedmont Chapter serves the counties of Culpeper, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock. For additional information, contact Andrew Moody at 540-908-0496 or PiedmontHokies@gmail.com Saturday, Aug. 15 All-you-carveat breakfast, Washington Volunteer Fire & Rescue. 7 -11 a.m. Adults. $8; for 10 and under. $4. Proceeds benefit Washington Volunteer Fire & Rescue. For more information, call 540-675-3615. ■ Mini softball camp. conducted by Piedmont Softball Association, 1 p.m., Ladytiug Park, Amissville. Camp for all interested girls ages seven years old through 13; experience not required. Participation is free. No preregistration required; girls may just show up between 12:30 -1 p.m. The camp will last until 5 p.m. Girls will work on basic catching, throwing, and batting, as well as pitching, baserunning, and other skills. Participants need to bring an appropriate ball glove and wear cleats or sneakers, as well as comfortable T-shirts and shorts. The National Park Service is offering “Fee Free Weekends” at Shenandoah National Park. Entrance fees will be waived Aug. 15-16. More information is available at www.nps.gov/shen or at www.snptrust.org Sunday, Aug. 16 Tryouts for the Fauquier Freeze 2009-2010 season. We extend a welcome to X/ou are trying a new Tcake recipe. You combine the ingredients and pour the batter tn baking pans When the time arrive? to remove the finished product, your fare falls as you discover something resembling a pancake! Then you remember you left out an ingredient, the one ingredient that would have made alt the difference Do you ever feel that wav like something is missing from your life? 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Jot patients with a life expettato^ of ax months or less, regardles s of then ability to pay. 540.825.4840 • www.hotr.org W.C. Thompson Funeral Home 503-7 North Mam St., Culpeper. Virginia 540-825-6700 John Hamilton m 703-335-9501 • 540-439-6350 wM'vi hamilumlighmingrvdsystemxcam licensrd & liuumj APPLETON CAMPBELL -mePWM5WG • H£AT1NC • ARCDNDITCMNG Serving Our < ommunity SISCE 1976 (540) 347-0765 appletoncampbelI.com Rappahannock 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 & 18U = 3-5 p.m. All tryouts are at Fauquier High School. For more information, visit www.fauquierfree2e.net and click on a team page and contact the head coach. Open house of the newly renovated Scrabble School building, 2:30-4 p.m. Alumni and Friends of Scrabble School will be available to talk about school days and the opening of the building as the “Rappahannock Senior Center at Scrabble School" and plans for the “Scrabble School Heritage Center." Light refreshments. . Donations for the Heritage Center are appreciated. Sponsored by the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation, 540-987-8103. Yard Sale and BBQ, benefiting RCHS Cheerleaders, The Link, 1 - 4 p.m., to raise money for RCHS Cheerleaders. Donations for the yard sale can be arranged through matorr328@aol.com. Others who would like to participate as sellers, please contact Sylvie at 540-987-8011, or info@mpc.org Monday, Aug. 17 Meeting of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP), 7 p.m,, Rappahannock County Library. Social time, 6:30 p.m. All are invited to learn about helping RLEP in its work to sustain and enhance the county’s natural resources and rural character. For more information, go to www.RLEP.org or call (540) 317-1499. Tuesday, Aug. 18 Board meeting of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA), 5:30 -7 p.m., The Link, Sperryville. For more information, call the RCCA office at 540-987-9118. Wednesday, Aug. 19 Kindergarten orientation hosted by Rappahannock County Elementary School, 6 - 7:30 p.m. for incoming kindergarten students and their parents. Rappahannock Free Clinic, county health department, Main Street, Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394. Garden Club meeting, 1 p.m., Washington Fire Hall. Program features “Floral Arranging Critiques” by local expert, Linda Taylor, who is a Master Flower Show Judge and a landscape design consultant. Members are encouraged to bring in a floral design as well as horticultural entries. Open to the public. RSCP: Fawn Evenson 540-675-1424 or Sylvie Rowand 540-675-3725, Thursday, Aug. 20 Meet the Teacher Day at Rappahannock County Public Schools, 2- 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 69th annual Bowen family reunion, 10a.m - 4 p.m., Washington Fire Hall. Bring a dish and drink to share. For more information call Loretta Clater at 540 547-4062. Reception for new and current members of the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC), 5- 7 p.m., Clopton House Courtyard, Washington (behind Stonyman Gourmet). RAAC welcomes new members to join at the event and become involved in artistic and community activities. Tryouts for Sting Baseball — for high school players from Rappahannock, Madison, Orange, Culpeper, ages 15-18, at 1 p.m., Post 330 American Legion field, 14222 Rixeyville Road, Culpeper. (1/2 mile North of Culpeper High School on Route 229, go behind the Legion building to the field.) Season runs from September to early November. For more information go to the Sting Web site at www.eteamz.com/cvsting or call Jeff Crane at 540-825-5294. 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. Friday, Aug. 28,30 Auditions for high school students, grades nine through twelve attending Rappahannock County High School, to perform in the inaugural Headwaters/ Chateauville Arts event in , December. Auditions are at the Chateauville Theatre Friday, Aug. 28 from 4-6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 30 from 2 -4 p.m. Contact is Headwaters: 540-9873322. Saturday, Aug. 29 Annual yard sale by the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and also 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 &t 540-364 2569. Sunday, Aug. 30 Annual Norman family reunion, 1 p.m., Rappahannock Park, Washington, rain or shine. Bring a dish and drink to share. Plates, cups and plastic utensils will be provided. The event happens once a year; bring the whole family for a relaxing afternoon. Remember to bring your chairs and any photos you wish to show others. Tuesday, Sept. 4 Registration for Parenting Cooperative Program — positive parenting curriculum provides caregivers with skills and knowledge to stimulate positive development in youth, ages 412. Classes begin Sept. 10 and Sept. 12 . Cost: Adults - $90, Youth - $6. To register, contact: Piedmont United Way, Culpeper, 540-825-7615, ext. 2222. The Parenting Cooperative Program and “Kids of Character” is a United Way Community Partner. Saturday, Sept. 5 Annual Whorton and Cloud family reunion of the late Henry T. Whorton and Lillie Cloud Whorton, at the Rappahannock Park, Washington, 10:30 a.m. Family and friends are welcome. Please bring a covered dish to be shared. For more information call Jeanne Brown, 540-9374146. Fastpitch softball team forming by Piedmont Softball Association for all interested girls, born anytime in the years 1990 through 2002. Cost will be $25 for girls who did not play with PSA in 2009; $15 for returning 2009 players. Any girl who wants to play is welcome, regardless of experience. Scholarships are also available. To register or for more information, please call Maun Payne at 540-522-3675 or email maun@bpauctions.com, or Donna and David Sheffield at 540-937-5595. Religious Notes Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association, Inc., Area Churches Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday Contemporary Services 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Traditional Services 11 a.m. Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Church Pastor- John W. Lines Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m. Thursday Bell Choir 7:00 p.m. Flint HiU Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. V .» Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Every fourth Saturday there is a Community Hymn Sing at 7 pjn.. -vi .. . Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Ronald L. Poe Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. f , Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II If _ 1 Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. - ’ ' Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 730 p.m. *$#?&&&*****% Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint Hill UMC - Sunday Worship at 8:45 a.m., Children’s Church during the worship, service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a.m., call for Bibie Study Schedule (675-3370) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 a.m., Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sperryville UMC - Sunday Worship at 11:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Edward "Ned" VanDyck Sunday: Sunday' School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday: Musical group practice 7 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Paul Dudzinski . Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday. 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday. 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses * . r , ... | First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal v. „ , Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday:Holy Eucharist 18 am Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 amM . W 'it Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey ; ■ ; Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 am. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Evening :Adult study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Kids’ Bible Club 3:45 pm. Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. yi-i r* Thornton 's Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Gkl Brown Bible Pastor: John K. -Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children's Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor: Elder Richard Cox Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. and third Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Love and Faithfulness Church 321 South Royal Ave, Front Royal Evangelist: David Clanagan Meets every Saturday at 7 p.m. ML Lebanon Baptist Church Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening: 7:00 p.m. Children & Youth Program 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Homer E. Jones Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 7:30 pm. invites the community to celebrate its 120th Annual Session Aug. 13-14 with the following events: Aug. 13 - 10 a m. - Missions Day - guest preacher, Miranda Williams, Washington, D C.; Aug. 14 - 10 a m. - closing - Cornerstone Laying Ceremony. Events are at the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Road iRoute 640), Rixeyville. Contact Patricia Wormley, 540786-8736, Rev. Frank Lewis, Sr., 540-672-5897 or email: mispatl@verizon.net or wayland_blueridge@usa. com A spaghetti dinner to benefit Anna and Robbie Clanagan will be held at the Flint Hill Fire Department on Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. Gospel music is at 7 p.m. Anna had to quit her job and take care of her husband, Robbie Clanagan, who is sick. Starting things off will be Lisa Meadows who hosts and sings on the TV program “Virginia Dream Center Stage” which airs weekly on Channel 3. Also singing will be Shelly Cook, Jack and Wanda Rutherford, and David Clanagan and Free Spirit. Pastor Jim Williams , will bring the evening message. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 540987-8937 or 540-247-1739. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville, is having a comedy night just for the girls, Friday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. They will be showing Anita Renfroe’s DVD, entitled “Momsense” on “the big screen,” and serving drinks and popcorn. If you were able to make it the last time, then you know what fun it was, and if you missed it, this is your opportunity to see what all the fuss is about. You are guaranteed to laugh out loud. Shiloh Baptist Church, Woodville, will hold its annual homecoming, Sunday, Aug. 16, at 11 a m. Lunch will follow the morning service. The afternoon guest speaker is Rev. Richard L. Garner from Rising Zion Baptist Church, Jeffersonton, along with his church family. All are welcome. Flint Hill Pentecostal Church, Aileen Road ( off Fodderstack Rd.), will host a Hymn Sing on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. For more information call 540-636-2497. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville, will have a dedication service for its new 8,000 square-foot expansion on Aug. 23 at 11 a m., with a tour and reception. For more information call the church at 540-987-9101. Rev. Stephen Leach, missionary to Papua, New Guinea, will speak at Flint Hill Pentecostal Church, AHeen Road (off Fodderstack Road), on Sunday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m. Call 540-636-2497 for more information. Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church, Washington, will hold its revival starting Sunday, Sept. 6 going through Friday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m The guest speaker is Evangelist Dale Vance from Bradley, W. Va. Pastor John Burke invites all to attend. There will be special singing and nursery provided each night.

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He was 77 vears old He was bom on May 24, 1932 to Carolyn Carter Colvin and Heywood H. (Jack) Colvin, and was named for his grandfathers Thomas M. Colvin and Elmo T. Carter He graduated from Culpeper High School in 1949. the last class to graduate from old Ann Wingfield on East St. in Culpeper. In his senior year, he was the President of the Class of 1949 He obtained a scholarship to Virginia Military Institute (VMI> with the support of the late Giles H Miller, a VMI graduate. He graduated from VMI in 1953 with a B S. degree in Electrical Engineering. He was married to Barbara Virginia James on December 26, 1952. They have three daughters. Janet Elizabeth Colvin, Patricia Ann Colvin and Lucy Carolyn Colvin. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, his daughters, ten grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and one brother, William E. Colvin of Martinsville, VA. Besides his parents, Colvin was preceded in death by his three infant sons. John, James Thomas and William Colvin’s family has a long Virginia history. His great-great grandfather Mason Colvin (1763-1853 > was a Revolutionary War Soldier, and was a pioneer in Rappahannock County when it was first established in 1833. His great grandfather. James Madison Colvin 11809-1888) moved from Rappahannock to Culpeper County in 1861 Route 621 in Culpeper County. “Colvin Rd.” was named for him. His grandfather, Thomas M Colvin < 1860-1945) was a carpenter. His father, Heyward H. (Jack' Colvin )1894-1975>, a WW1 combat veteran, was prominent in Culpeper He was a charter member of and the Chief of the Culpeper Volunteer fire Dept for many years in the 1950’s and 1960’s. He worked at Yowell's Hardware now gone* for fiftv years. Upon graduation from VMI, Colvin was commissioned in the US Air Force. Since the Korean War was still in progress, he was immediately called to active duty. He completed Primary Pilot Training at Columbus AFB, MS, and then Basic Pilot Training at Williams AFB, AZ: the “Jet Fighter School”. He received his silver wings as an Air Force Pilot on September 29, 1954 from Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater, who himself was a pilot. In 1956, he was chosen to be one of nine American pilots to be the cadre of the German Luftwaffe's first postwar operational fighter squadrons, flying F-84F's. The German pilots were all WWI1 veterans Colvin flew with many of Germany’s WWII multiple Aces, whose WWII "kills” ran into the many hundreds He served combat tours in Vietnam in 1962-63, when it was a “secret” war where he was a Forward Air Controller “advisor” flying L-19A’s and walking with the Infantry and again in 1969-70 where he was a fighter pilot flying F-4D’s and F-4E's He flew nearly 250 combat missions in Vietnam. After tours as a Maintenance Officer and Operations Officer, he achieved the dream of every fighter pilot and became the Commander of the 308th Tactical Fighter Squadron After, that, he was then the Commander of the 309th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Both flew the F-4E Phantom II fighter. Colonel Colvin retired from the US Air Force after 26 years of active duty At the time of his retirement he was the commander of a 400-man heavy construction squadron in Korea. After Air Force retirement, he worked in industrial facility maintenance, operations, and construction He was the Director of Plant Operations and Maintenance at the University of Man-land Hospital, Baltimore. MD from 1981 through 1983, He worked for ManTech Field Engineering Corp. as a “troubleshooter" electrical engineer, traveling worldwide, until 1987 He then worked for Atlantic Research Corp , first as their Chief of Maintenance at the Gainesville. VA plant and then as the on-site Construction Manager of their new $30 million plant on 2400 acres in Orange Co., VA He retired from Atlantic Research m 1992. He is a member of the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and Culpeper Post 330 of the American Legion. Tom Colvin lived a full life. He married the girl of his dreams early on, and they had three loving daughters In his youth he dreamed of being a fighter pilot, and he became a good one. He experienced the risks of flying the early jet fighters, and later knew the feel of taking a F-4E out to Mach 2.4 at 45,000 feet. He knew the feeling of being shot at by very, very good antiaircraft gunners - and being missed! He sometimes lived in exotic places, and ate some exotic foods (some better not named!' He knew the burden and the rewards of being a commander of men. Throughout it all he was supported bv a good wife A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 11 a m at Found and Sons with Rev John Farrar officiating Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery with honor provided by VFW Post 2524 and American Legion Post 330 In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Air Force Aid Society Inc. National Headquarters 241 18th St Suite 202 Arlington, VA 22202 www afas.org An online guestbook is available at www.foundandsons.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements.

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Gift certificate winners Gay Street Inn co-owners Jay Brown and Kevin Adams took a local “stay-cation” this past Sunday: They stayed overnight at Mary Ann Kuhn’s Middleton Inn, two doors down from their own B&B. The pair bought donated gift certificates from Middleton Inn and from John and Diane MacPherson’s Foster Harris House during the most recent fund-raising auction for the Child Care and Learning Center (CCLC). “We thought it would be a great way to support CCLC and treat ourselves to a couple of nights off, with someone else cooking breakfast for us, for a change,” Brown said. Some of the very best quality B&Bs in the state are right here in Rappahannock, Brown added. He and Adams were delighted by the outstanding sendee and excellent breakfasts during their stays at the two bed and breakfasts, he said. The next CCLC auction takes place Nov. 14. If others take Brow'n and Adam’s cue, there will be some competitive bidding for this year’s crop of local B&B gift certificates. 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Helping Investors Create Financial Freedom | Washington Jan Clatterbuck . 675-3338 ■tjclatterbiick@ timespapers.com enrolled at the Food Pantry the first eight days in August, bringing the total enrollment to 130 households. So far this month recipients have made 51 trips to the pantry according to Kathy Eggers, volunteer coordinator for Plant a Row for the Hungry. Volunteer drivers have started helping shut-ins access pantry food. If you know someone who would benefit from the pantry but has mobility or transportation problems, please call food pantry director Mimi Forbes at 675-1177. The pantry received veggies grown by the Mountain Laurel Montessori School and blackberries from Mount Vernon Farm. “If you’ve visited the pantry, you've probably seen volunteer John Mann, from Woodville who logs more hours than anyone except Mimi Forbes,” said Eggers. Mann loves working at the pantry and work he does, carrying food in, organizing shelves, and helping recipients with their boxes of food as they go through the pantry. “The pantry is blessed to have John's help,” said Eggers. Don’t forget during the month of August the food pantry will collect school supplies for children who need them. They are looking for: glue sticks, pencils, pencil boxes, pencil sharpeners, black and blue pens, black and white composition notebooks, onesubject spiral notebooks, lined loose leaf paper, binders, crayons, Crayola-type markers, art supplies, rulers, scissors, book bags or backpacks, lunch boxes, calculators, scotch tape, highlighters, index cards and index card boxes, dictionaries, reference books, maps and globes, and musical instruments. These school supplies can be new1 or gently used. Hand sanitizers and Kleenex wmuld also be useful for students. If you have any of these items and w'ould like to donate them, give Mimi Forbes a call at 540675-1177. Talented ladies Nina Shepardson, sales Rappahannock News Staff Photo Jan Clatterbuck GREAT SALES: Becky Harman, manager of the Rappahannock Coop retail department, already is getting a jump on the big sale on Carhartt clothing this week at the Coop. associate for the Washington Post Office has taken local photos around the county and have made them into notecards. “Ballards (shopi always has a good supply of her picture notecards for sale,” according to Postmaster Yvonne Jarrell. Jarrell started designing semi-precious stone jewelry four years ago. She has jewelry displayed at the shops at The Inn at Little Washington, Caufield Gallery, Ballards and The Packing Shed Gallery. She also has participated in Christmas in Little Washington and the Artists’ Tour. Kerrie and Steve Wagner displayed her jewelry at their beautiful home during the Artists’ Tour last November These ladies are very talented with their work. WVFR breakfast Bring a friend, make a RAPPAHANNOCK MOMS 2009-2010 WEDDINGS ORDER NOW MOTHER OF THE ' BRIDE & GROOM DRESSES 2-4 MONTH ORDERING TIMEFRAME YOUNGER LOOKS JACKETS AVAILABLE PLUS SIZES 251 WEST LEE HIGHWAY, WARRENTON, VIRGINIA 540.347.5126 l FORMA1AFFAIR US friend, and enjoy an all-youcan-eat buffet breakfast, Saturday. Aug. 15 from 7-11 a m., at the Washington Fire Hall. The cost for adults, $8 and for 10 and under is $4. Proceeds benefit the Washington Volunteer Fire & Rescue. Honor From Page B3 Boy Scouts of America. Snyder has been involved with Hospice of the Rapidan and hospice care in the area in one capacity or another almost since its inception. He was President of the Virginia State Hospice Association in 1986 and continues to be an advocate of the hospice philosophy today. The event also will honor community residents John James of Orange, a landscape architect who has been a key member of Hospice of the Rapidan’s land search committee and recently elected president of the board of directors with Hospice of the Rapidan, and Thomas E. Reynolds, M D. with Culpeper Family Practice and former Medical Director for Hospice of the Rapidan. The black tie gala will feature dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. Persons interested in sponsoring the event or purchasing tickets should contact Rose Comelious at 540-825-4840. Hospice of the Rapidan is a licensed, nonprofit hospice organization providing skilled medical care and compassionate support to terminally ill patients and their families in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock and surrounding counties. To learn more about hospice care, grief support, or becoming a volunteer call Hospice of the Rapidan at 540825-4840 or visit online at www.hotr.org.

Students From Page B1 have carried over. The students chat quietly with each other when they aren’t helping to lift and turn the sheep house, fetch com, bring the water hose. Except for the occasional random vault over a low fence or playful leap up to swat a low-hanging oak branch, they seem more like young adults than teenagers. Someone asks Holmes: So, are you teaching these young people to be farmers? She smiles, glancing at the students around her. “We are just teaching them to be well-rounded people,” she says. The farm, it turns out, is a way of taking what they learn inside about chemistry, physics, history and math and giving it a grounding in ... well, yes. The ground. HOT TIMES: Mountain Laurel Farm School students Joshua_ Owens, left, and Rory Grambo coolly discuss the degrees of heat generated by the jalapeno peppers growing at their feet. Gallery From Page B1 and still comforting works. These artists are challenging themselves and give us insight to their processes. Anna Kreyling’s photographs vividly show the connections between the human and animal world, how we all interact with, relate to or use animals: 1 used the animals in my photographs as well. The presence of the animal relaxed the people in the portraits, allowed them to transfer the intensity of the subject/camera dynamic to another place. By including animals, I was able to not only gain access to people, but reveal the true subject of the portrait, the person, in a more sincere and natural state," said Kreyling. Kreyling graduated from the University of Virginia with degrees in Studio Art and English. Forrest Marquisee contributed a sculptural piece that "... consists of an object and its sound representing one another. In attempting to depict one another, neither can be verified or honest without the other " Marquisee is also one of the musicians you can enjoy performing outside the gallery. He is studying Music and Environmental Science at the University of Mary Washington. You may have noticed Arlen Sherwood's work in the Middle Street Gallery this past winter. He graduated from UVA with a degree in printmaking. His work shows playfulness intertwined with thoughtfulness and a variety of processes. Arlen describes what drives him: 1 am attracted to process, color and texture as well as the expression of articulate thoughts ... interested in finding a balance of control within the act of letting the art create itself” Another Sherwood has returned from VCU for a short visit this summer. Devin Sherwood reveals his observations and- commentaries through Kinetic Imaging. The visual story that he creates is unique, entertaining and yet so familiar. Devin describes what is done in his college major: “Students combine the motion and development of an idea through video, sound and animation to produce a final product that represents and strengthens their idea.” Lastly, w'e are pleased to see that we can still find some of Jacob Stilley’s work at the Six Pack gallery. His two-person show with Six Pack artist Linda Tarry, in June/July, left us hoping for more. His paintings are products from his explorations in inner and outer spaces. Stilley received his undergraduate degree this year from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Jacob’s explanation causes us to think about what art really is to the viewer. How does your mind understand? “Representational/observational painting, through abstracting and translating reality onto a flat canvas attempts to turn many objects into one, in the same way the human mind might come to understand a space as a whole... The final product becomes another object among many others, only successful in condensing the experience into a controlled, comforting illusion.” I am confident that visitors will enjoy themselves and encourage everyone to visit the gallery to see the.; creations of these refreshing j&ung artists. Their work compliments and stands up to the intriguing and innovative work we have come to expect from the Six Pack Gallery. In the third gallery space this month Six Pack presents an installation by Vyvyan Voleuse entitled the Meaning of Everything. Artwork by Six Pack artists Janet Brome, Jeanne Drevas, Steven Kenny, Ann Georgia McCaffray, Pam Pittinger and Chris Stephens will also be on display. The gallery is located in the Packing Shed Comer at Gay and Porter Streets in Washington. Its hours are Thursday through Sunday from 2:30 - 7 p.m. Lilo Wolfe is an educator in the Rappahannock County schools. 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Remembering Clancy: A career canine and classy companion By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer Darla Purgason sits comfortably in her living room in a lovely home near Lake Rillhurst in Culpeper. On the coffee table are large binders filled with photographs chronicling her memories of life with Clancy — an Irish Setter. The tenth anniversary of Clancy’s death is this year — in October — but, for Purgason, her canine partner will always hold a spenal place in her heart. Purgason, who has multiple sclerosis, entered a world of loneliness and despair after learning of her disability in the early 90s. She felt isolated and adrift. Determined to keep as functional as possible, Purgason took another chance at life for herself by taking on a 24/7 companion. Abandoned and finding its way to the Culpeper Animal Shelter, this cinnamon-colored canine was eventually picked up bv Larry Spivak of Irish Setter Rescue and into the hands of Darla Purgason who was convinced that he would make a perfect assistance dog for her. She was right With patience and training, Purgason was able to bnng Clancy into her office m Rappahannock News Staff PhotPS, Anita L. Sherman DEVOTED: Darla Purgason took a risk adopting an older dog but her instincts were right on. Clancy proved an invaluable companion as a certified assistance dog. Washington, D.C. where she worked as a legal secretary for Rogers and Wells for more than 25 years. Clancy was with her on the Metro or for a walk on 14th. Street or to see Christmas decorations at the White House or sit calmly at her side in a restaurant. “Leave it” meant that there was no chasing squir rels or pigeons in their path or crumbs of food fallen from a plate. A towel tied to the refrigerator door meant that Clancy could open it. Or a towel in Darla’s hands meant that Clancy could pull her up from the couch. Clancy would also gladly pick up a dropped cane or a set of keys — metal is not a favorite taste for dogs but Clancy would accommodate. To help her with training, Purgason enlisted the aid of Amy Tester, who then had an establishment in Alexandria called Just For Dogs. Tester remembers Purgason well. “Darla is just awesome, she’s incredible,” said Tester, who now runs Canine-Insight on Maryland’s Eastern Shore where she trains and certifies assistance dogs in hearing, mobility and seizure alert disciplines matching disabled individuals with the right dog. “When Darla first phoned me and said that she had an Irish Setter, I had my doubts,” said Tester, “Irish Setters are a very hyper-active dog with not a lot of brain cells. They’re great in the field but if you put them in a situation where they have to focus, they can be spacy.” “I told her to bring him in and we’d do an evaluation,” said Tester who had a complete change of opinion after meeting Clancy. “He was such a star” said Tester, “he wanted so much to please her.” "He learned everything that he needed to and Darla worked with him to learn even more — things beyond the basics.” “Clancy just did famously,” said Tester, “sadly, he didn’t live as long as we thought he would.” Purgason lovingly turns over each page pointing out a holiday here or a visit there with Clancy by her side. He was spoiled sporting color-coordinated matching collars, leashes and uniforms bearing his welldeserved title: Certified Assistance Dog. “When you have an assistance dog, they go everywhere with you,” smiled Purgason who is more confined to her home now and less able to take long walks. And, currently, she is without a dog. In addition to her assistance dog training, Tester breeds, raises and shows English Springer Spaniels. She works with many of these puppies to eventually place them with clients who are disabled. “I have a client in California,” said Tester, “who is a bilateral amputee and I’m training one of these puppies to fit her needs, I already know what she will require and once the dog is out there, we can fine tune.” Tester believes that the size of an assistance dog has become a non-issue. “Everyone’s disability is unique to them,"said Tester, “just like different breeds of dogs have different qualities. “A smaller, yappy dog might be just the right choice if you need a seizure alert companion.” Loretta Clatterbuck at the Culpeper Animal Shelter sees a lot ,of homeless dogs. “It varies...some weeks you'll see nothing but senior dogs,” said Clatterbuck. “We recently had a little dachshund and no one wanted him because of his age. We eventually had to send him to a rescue facility. 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Times Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services r~ 001 \_ Marshall- quiet effic, turn, pvt. ent & deck. $650/mo Incl util, pet OK, no smk. park like setting. 540-454-2666 Middleburg Apt. in town 2BR.1BA hdwd flrs.eatin kit, w/d. heat pump $985.00/mononsmokers.ref & credit ck required pis contact Cathy Bern ache Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540 424-7066 Opal, Ibr, very clean, private, quiet w/ deck & yard All utils & cable mclud. ho pets/ smkg. ref s req'd. $700/mo. 540-349-1416 (eve) |o22 ***■*• House* V J 3BR, 2.5BA, CAC/heat. between Huntty & Flint Hill. $1500/mo furn or $l200/mo unfurn. (540)665-8930 3BR/2BA, Waterford/ Lovettaville area w/ bsmt, kit appliances, quiet setting. $1250/ mo 540-882-3231 Amlssiville Area. Mins from Warrenton. 3BR. 1BA, Appliances, very nice Please no pets/' smking $845'mo + Dep application and ref 540-891-2555 AMMISVIUE. 10 mins from Warrenton, county setting. 2 acs. 4br, fin bsmt. W/D. 2.5 Ba $1300 mo sect 8 Ok 301-717 0584 BEALETON. 3br, 2ba SFH, deck & shed. WO. vault ceiling DW. wood stove $1350'mo540439 8960 Bealeton area 3br, 2ba w< 2 car garg & nice yard & area. $1250/mo 540-439-1551 Brlstersburg, 3BR, 1 5BA. walk-out bsmt. W D No petssmkg $ 1 2 0 0 / m o (5401341-2193 Country Rentals near Blue Ridge Mtns about 45 mins west o 1 Gainesville: • 3 B R 2 B A . contemporary, decks, great room, full bsmt: $-1150 • Contemporary cabin with 2BR 1 BA. deck, great room $850 • Charming 2BR 2BA farmhouse, porch, great room; $950 • Unique lakefront 2BR 2BA 4story contemporary : $1000 Owner/broker. Pets considered. 540-675-4901 FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Broadview Ave 540-347-7055 FLETCHERVILLE SUBDIVISION • 2 bdr home wwindow a/c @ $750-Available now • 3 bdr brick rambler @ $875 Owner/Agent All homes owned A managed by us * Roll-back prices * $650/mo * 2BR, 1BA, Remington Gardens J & J Real Estate fgj *40-825-1234 Lovettsvllle Hillsboro area 3BR, 1BA home for rent. $12Q0/mo. W/D provided. Peaceful atmosphere No srrtkg/ pets Refs 540 822-9345 or 703-727-5485 Markham VA, 4BR. 3BA. post & beam const. 31 acs. possible horses.. FP. scrn porch, decks, magmficient views. $2000 mo Sale/rent 540-272-0200 Marshall, 2BR, 1BA. LR. eat in kit. W/D. CAC. no petssmkg $1000/ mo. (540)347-3266 Midland, rural setting 1 acre, nice view of pond 2BR, LR, DR. utility room plus outside storage bldg No pets smoking Rets & dec req d $875<mo 540-788-4161 Old Town War renton, 1 - 14 of fices w parking. Contact Owner (540)347-5555 Rappahannock, 2BR, 1 BA brick, 5 ac 3 stall stable. $'500 mo ♦ sec dep Credit ck S refs rq d (540)937 4383 Rappahannock County. 2BR cottage. Oath, LR W 0, pqrch $800. mo Rets & dep req d. (540)631-4170. (540)675-3508 Rapp k County • 2 bdrm. 1 bth on farm $750 • 2 bdrm l bth in village w.large yard and garden $1000 • Private 2 bdrm. 2 bth custom home, partially furnished. Decks and vews $1550 • 3 bdrm, 2 bth wtull Dasement. porch, garage and large yard $1250 Catl RRER 540-675-3843 f 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 f Rentals — Apartments v__— Warrenton eho 1 Month FREE Bawl mi Select Unite* X Bedroom, from $925 • Full sfa» W/D • Upgraded Walk-tn Closets • \ • Brand New Fitness Center ‘£s • Large Doga Welcome * Leasing calls taken 24/7 Max Income Restrictions Andy I 2 People-$49.320 4 People~$61,620 | HIGHLAND COMMONS 866-872-4695 KFITIEILCOM »Heat bring tkb idfwriw 1 no. free rent. Sm 3BR, 1 ba. W of S(»erryville off Rt 211, elect heat $700/mo + refs req'd. sec dep, 540-967-8924 Washington, VA, Piedmont Ave. 3BR. $850/ mo + utilities. Pets und e r 10 lbs. (240)375-1875 Waterford: 1805 small brick cottage. 1BR, 2 fpls., 3 Ivls. kitchenette. No pets $850. 540-882-3540. Charming dbl-wtde in Forest Lake Estates 3BR/2BA Remodeled. Lmtd free lot rent. $28,500 540-869-2513 1 BR w/ shared ba on 2nd fir, $350/mo + shared utils, includes kit, laundry & hot tub priv. 540-270 0784/ 540-229-0215 Sterling: Room tor rent. Nice clean house, spacious and great neighborhood. Females preferred. Great for college students/ single parent. Close to school No pets Contact (703) 742-6447. 077 ^ Towvthoutoi I V J A Section 8 Gem. 1. 2 or 3 BR voucher* considered NemVy updated kitchen & 2 full hath* Walk to grocery More in Marshall Pets considered For price call O* ner/Agent at 540-428-8771 Today Hamilton townhouse for RENT 2 Level, 3 bed. 1 5 bath, wash/ dry. fireplace, screened in porch.fl need in garden with shed, n/s Avail. 810 09 $1275 plus utilities Call * (540)270-5232 r\ p»ST“j Officeretall, 500 to 1500 sq ft from. $495' mo Village of Flint Hill (.540)665-8930 Wanted: Hunting Land to lease Small club since 1974 Call Jim at 540-778-3991 Classified Ads Work Call 888-351-1660 CENTRAL VIRGINIA Fish, Swim, Canoe. 21 wooded acs, beautiful private 70 ac lake. $129,900 Easy owner financing avail, 804-353-2531 wwwtoomeyland.com Marshall, lot E, block G. Renalds SbDv, water not avail at this time. Buy at reduced pnce of $55K. Acessed value $135K. 540-396-6112 owner NORTHERN NECK 20 wooded acs near Kinsale, VA. $69,995, easy owner financing. Rj Toomey Real Estate Inc. 804-353-2531 www.toomeyland com - 4 : Sales * Real Estate IS J Rare, lovely 1840s country Victorian, Orlean, VA renovated: new roof & llrs. kit & BAs, 3BR, 2.5BA, 2 LRs, DR. wd burn FP, CAC, ok) style radiators. 1.4acs. barn Great B & B. Antq store. Aprs d $600K sell $525K, rent $1600. 540-272-0200 Owner financing possible 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, Ive msg r~-~\ 220 £!Un. 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 Amltsville, Estate/ Moving Sale. 8/15. 8a-4p. on Rt 211.9 mis W of Warrenton on right. Fum, glassware, pictures, collectibles, something for everyone, no children's items. 1235 Ha* Straw ORCHARD GRASS 1st cutting $3't5ate, 2nd cutting. Alfalfa or Timothy, $3 50/bale Woodstock Aft 6pm (540)459-4265 r~ ~~ 240 Horses V Fence brding. 3+ acs, elec fence, auto water feeder, run in shed, barn avail w/paddock. Catlett (703)405-2406 r 248 Lawn/Garden Equipment Stan Haworth I sell— Trees & ♦ Pine ♦ Spruce ♦ Shade Trees ♦ Dogwoods Shrubs 3 Locally grown ^Wholesale prices By appt only 540-347-3681 540-270-9712 (252 Uraatocfc V Alpacas- Sale- bred girts, boys, babies We welcome (arm visits. Gainesville VA Call - (571)261-1823 Where the Jobs Are. Classified Employment is your best local job resource every week. Legal Notices V __) BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15 2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application:: SU #09-07-02 Donna M. LeCompte-McConn, owner of 10.32 acres in Jackson District (Tax Map 43, Parcel 34F, zoned A-Agricultural), located at 492 Vlewtown Road, Amissville, seeks a Special Use permit to operate a 14-stall dog kennel. Use allowed under Code Section 170-36E, with additional standards under Code Section 170-66A, of the Rappahannock County Code. No applicant or other parly in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in interest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at seventhirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.0 Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof By John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator r—— 273 M V Cute Puppies for Sale www.wvpuppy.com. Pugs, Yorkie, Puggles, Toy Fox & more. 38 Needy Rd. Marlinsburg. WV Thu/Fri Noon-6pm, Sat/Sun 11-7pm 304-904-6289 FAUQUIER SPCA LOST 8c FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 540-78S-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca. com e-mail f spca@ fauquierspca.com for a complete up to date listing 290 Found W Found gold wedding band with scalloped/ beveled edges. Tues 7/28 in parking lot at 44075 Pipeline Plaza in A s h b u r n . 703-531-2322 It took 5 YEARS to finally decide to buy a boat. In 5 Minutes, we can help you sell it. Times Classified 888-351-1660 FREE to canng indoor home only. Various color long haired KITTENS. Also 2-1 1/2 yo females (sisters). House kept, boxed trained Must give away do to allergies 540-349-4871 FREE TO GOOD HOME Rescued kittens & cats Fixed & shots (540)349-0944 Hamilton Lightning Rod Systems. Free Estimates. 703-335-9501, 540-439-6350. www. hamiltonlightnmgrod systems.com ( - ? 400 Adoption V Childless & loving, former teachers hoping to adopt infant Can pay expenses Call Cath & Eric 877-422-2909 Doctor Dad and stay at home Mom wish to add to their loving family by adopting an infant. Please call 540-840-7486 or Collect 540-899-6085 [save": j Grocery ; ■ Coupons■ | Online i www.Times i iCommunity.com i • /coupons • Legal Notices NOTICE OF INTENT TO MAKE APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR the TOWN OF .WASHINTON Notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists on the Board of Zoning Appeals for the Town of Washington Any person in the Town of Washington interested in applying for this vacancy, for a term commencing immediately arid ending May 31, 2012, should submit a resume or letter of interest to the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk's Office no later than August 28, 2009. Resumes should be mailed or delivered to Rappahannock County Circuit Court, 238 Gay Street, P.O. Box 517, Washington. VA 22747 Diane Bruce, Clerk Rappahannock County Circuit Court Legal Notices ___ J TRUSTEE S SALE OF 19 PINE TREE LANE Washington. VA 22747 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $224,000.00. with an annual interest rate of 6 8750*4- from MICHAEL R DOYLE dated March 14. 2007. recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHAN NOCK as Deed Book/Instrument # 070000503 AND MODIFIED AT INSTRUMENT #080001119. the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at publicauction on the front steps of the Circuit Court building for the County of Rappahannock located at 238 Gay Street. Washington. Virginia on August 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM. the property with improvements to wit: CONTAINING 0.9258 ACRES. MORE OR LESS. SITUATE. LYING AND BEING IN HAMPTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA, AND DESCRIBED BY PLAT AND SURVEY DATED DECEMBER 7. 1973 AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 109, PAGE 727 IN THE CLERK S OFT1CE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA. AND further described in the above Deed of Trust. (Tax Map No. 29-190 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder's deposit of $15,000.00 or 10*4 of the sale price, whichever is lower, will he required in cash, certified or cashier's check Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale Loan type Conventional Trustee s File No 09-I55405D PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA. Substitute Trustees, C/O SHAPIRO & BURSON. LLP © 236 CLEARFIELD AVENUE, STE. 215. VIRGINIA BEACH. VA 23462 (757) 687-8777 08/13/2009, 08/20/2009 2638680 f . -----— Bids & Proposals ^ - ... ■;__ Invitation for Bids: Courthouse Buildings Sewer Connections Rappahannock County The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids from persons or firms to provide all excavation, grading, and connection of piping from its existing buildings to the new gravity sewer line to be installed on the Courthouse grounds in the Town of Washington. The work includes the provision of all supervision, labor, and materials to accomplish the site preparation, grading, reseeding, and connections of the existing buildings sewer outfalls to the 8" line to be installed by others as outlined in specifications prepared by WW & Associates, Inc., dated June 10, 2009. Project must make provision for the continued use at this time of the existing drainfields serving the buildings, but allowing for a “cutover" at a later date. Contracted price should include pricing for switching outflow from buildings from the existing drainfield to newly installed sewer line connections to the mam at a later date, but not later than March 1, 2010. Project is to commence as soon as possible after a Notice to Proceed, which shall be issued upon award, but is expected to commence on or about August 24, 2009. Drawings are available for review at the County Administration office. All bids must be received at the County Administrator's Office, 290 Gay Street, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 by Friday, August 21, 2009, at 3:00pm, at which time they will be opened and publicly read. The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth in the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids. BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator r~ K. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170-129 and 170-134 of the Rappahannock County Code, and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 7:00pm at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: RZ 09-07-01 Sheila O'Brien Wolk, Trustee, to amend the proffers associated with RZ 87-04-09 and RZ 88-09-02, to allow professional offices and/or retail sales in the former School House restaurant located at 675 Zachary Taylor Highway, (4.6373 acres, Tax Map 13, Parcel 74, Wakefield District, zoned Village Commercial). Application allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-134 of the Rappahannock County Code. A copy of the foregoing application is on file-at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adiacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said_ meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator Legal Notices Public Notice - Environmental Permit 1 PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality that will allow the release of treated wastewater into a water body in Rappahannock County, Virginia. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: August 13 2009 to 5:00 p m on September 12 , 2009 PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit - Rappahannock County High School Sewage Treatment Plant (Wastewater) issued by DEQ. under the authority of the State Water Control Board APPLICANT NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER Dr Robert Chappell, Rappahannock County School Board, 12576 Lee Highway. Washington, VA 22747 - VPDES Permit VA0064181 NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY Rappahannock County High School, 6 Schoolhouse Road. Washington. VA 22747 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Rappahannock County School Board has applied for a reissuance of a permit for the public Rappahannock County High School Sewage Treatment Plant The applicant proposes to release treated sewage wastewaters from a public elementary school at a rate of 0.005 million gallons per day into a water body Siudge from the treatment process will be transferred to another sewage treatment plant for treatment The facility proposes to release the treated sewage into an unnamed tributary of the Covington River in Rappahannock County, which is located in the Upper Thornton River watershed A watershed is the land area drained by a river and its incoming streams The permit will limit the following pollutants to amounts that protect water quality Influent BOD5, Effluent BOD5. Total Dissolved Solids. Influent Ammonia as Nitrogen, Effluent Ammonia as Nitrogen. pH. Dissolved Oxygen, Total Residual Chlorine, Influent Oil and Grease, and E Coli HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by e-mail, fax or postal mail. All comments and requests itiust be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the commenter requester and of all persons represented by the commenter requester A request for public hearing must also include 1) The reason why a public hearing is requested 21 A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requestor, including how and to-what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit 3) Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions DEQ may hold a public hearing, including another comment period, if public response is significant and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS. DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The public may review the documents at the DEQ Northern Regional Office by appointment Name Anna Tuthili Westemik Address DEQ Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbndge. VA 22193 Phone (703) 583-3837 E-mail: anna westermk@deq Virginia gov Fax (703) 583-3821

STABLE & OFFICE MANAGER Prominent news executive seeking person with caring close experience to ride & care for family stable and steeplechase horses in Fauquier County. Office work secondary part of the job requiring basic Microsoft Office proficiency and Internet research experience. Single home available near The Plains. VA with top salary and benefits commensurate with experience in both fields. Fax: 540/347-0996 or email: bdevault@timespapers.com Healthcare NURSING PT-MA/LPN needed in urgent care setting Availability to work evenings & weekends a MUST. Warrenton, VA. Send resume to Fauquierurgcare@verizon.net or fax: 540-347-4271 Elderly Care Giver $ 12/hr, Sat & Sun, 10a-4p. Near Sperryville. Send Resume to: POB 188, Sperryville, VA 22740 It took 5 YEARS to finally decide to buy a boat. In 5 Minutes, we can help you sell it. Times Classified 888-351-1660 Gainesville Health & Rehabilitation Center A 120 bed facility located in Gainesville, VA is Now hiring for: Part-time/PRN ★ RN, LPN and CNA Positions Shifts are 6am-2pm, 2ptn-10pm & 10pm-6am We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, bonuses, holiday pay sick and vacation ieave. health, visions, dental, company paid life insurance, long term disaoility. short term disability. 401K. license and tuition reimbursement, referral incentive, direct deposit ana more Please contact: Michael San Juan at 571.248.6100 ext. 207 or Mindee Cunningham at 571.248.6100 ext. 205 7501 Heritage Village Plaza,Gainesville, VA 20155 Fax: 571-248-6455 Drug Free Workplace Gainesville Health & Rehabilitation Center A 120 bed facility located in Gainesville, VA is Now hiring for: Full-time/Part-time/PRN ★ LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST * LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST * LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT ■dkr "^kr "^ik? ’^kr ^kr ■cit' ^kr •difc? rdkv PC pc. rT\ pc rTl ptj Pm 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 Parminder Sahni at: 571-248-6100 ext. 226 7501 Heritage Village Plaza,Gainesville, VA 20155 Fax: 571-248-6455 Drug Free Workplace Fauquier Community Alliance for Drug Rehabilitation and Education (CADRE) Seeking Executive Director/Prevention Specialist position. Successful applicant must have strong leadership, advocacy, fundraising and public relations skills, a working knowledge of substance abuse issues and prevention techniques for youth, experience in working with youth, grant development and administration ability, and the ability to accept and carry out direction while working independently under a non-profit Board. Qualifications include any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in management, education, human services or a related field and at least three years progressively responsible experience working for a non-profit or philanthropic organization. Hours 8:30 to 5:00 weekdays with occasional evening or weekend work. Resumes to be mailed to: Doug Harpole, 24 Pelham Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, or dharpole@vt.edu. Closing date August 24, 2009. Full Time Positions Available The Inn at Little Washington, a renowned 5 Star/5 Diamond Inn located in beautiful Rappahannock County is looking for qualified candidates to fill the following full time positions: • AM Valet/Doorman • Back Server (Dining Room experience preferred) • Host/Hostess (Dining Room experience preferred) • Dishwasher THF. Irfrf AT UTTLE WASHIWGTOW Send resume to: Director of Human Resources The Inn at Little Washington PO Box 300, Washington VA, 22747 or fax resume to: 540-675-3478 or email to: hr@theinnatlittlewashington.com or stop by and fill out an application. Animal Control Officer Loudoun County Animal Care and Control is seeking qualified applicants for Animal Control Officer. Must demonstrate ability to successfully work in a team orientated work environment. Successful candidate will provide excellent animal control services to the community. Work shifts include early mornings, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call. 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