Rappahannock News, September 10, 2009

I31sT Year ... No. 36 Washington, Va. Jpuhann(KK0hintyy$ Family Newspaper Since 1877 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 (540) 675-3338 Concerned taxpayer to run for supervisor By Stephen Dareinc. Rappahannock News Staff Writer Tom Junk of Sperryville may be a concerned taxpayer but this time he's moving to make decisions instead of expressing concern. Junk is a candidate for the Board of Supervisors seat for the Piedmont District. For a time. Peter Hitchen - who withdrew almost as quickly as he announced saying that the "timing wasn’t nght" - was the only candidate facing off against Mike Biniek of Belle Meade Farm in this fall’s election. That's when Junk made his decision to run for the seat formerly held by Eddie Wayland. It is Junk’s first run at elected office. As Junk said in an interview, “A one-man race doesn't bring out any ideas." With Junk, voters have a known quantity. Junk frequents many county government meetings, served on the Planning Commission for 12 years, and is co-founder of Rappahannock County Concerned See JUNK, Page A6 Tom Junk Rappananrtock News S'at* Pnotc S;epner Dareng PAY ATTENTION: Rappahannock County High School teacher Roger Flinchum walks students through a standard college application in his College Prep class last week. Flinchum has taught at RCHS continuously tor 41 years. This year is his 42nd and possibly his last. Teacher Roger Flinchum nears end of long career - 41 years Longtime advice to students: Pause and let the answers come By Stephen Dareing Rappahannock News Staff Writer Roger Flinchum opened a drawer from a desk in his classroom at Rappahannock County High School and pulled out a packet of letters in a plastic Ziploc bag. “Every teacher has one of these.” he said in an interview as he began to thumb through postcards, emails and hand-written letters from former students thanking him for being their teacher “This is the real pay we get," he said, “this is the real pay.” Flinchum. 62, was taking a break from his College Prep class last week to reminisce about his 41 years as a teacher at Rappahannock County High School. He has taught there longer than anyone else. In fact, he’s taught more than a few former students who are nowteachers themselves at the school. "My plan is to call it at the end of the year,” he said, but he would like to stay on in a more limited capaci ty. There are a handful of other teachers with expe rience, but nearing the end of long careers, that would like to do the same, he said. Meanwhile, a dozen or so students were pondering a 150-word college application essay, their heads down, brows furrowed, trying to come up with something special to wnte about themselves. “Thinking with your pencil is better than thinking with vour head,” he told them. “Just get the pencil moving, once it's moving things happen." Colleges. Flinchum told his class, are more interested in the student as a person as opposed to a list of achievements and test scores, hence the importance of a good essay. “It's you more than the work, you more than the job," that recruiters are interested in, he emphasized Flinchum began teyhing at Rappahannock See FLINCHUM, Page A5 School Board warned of more state cuts Plans annual visit By Stephen Dareing Rappahannock News Staff Writer The School Board’s agenda Tuesday night was again primarily about budget issues, this time anticipating reduced sales tax revenue from the state in this year’s budget. The good news is that enrollment is higher than predicted with 928 enrolled to date The unexpected mcrease was in the numler of those entering kindergarten - 60 were expected. 83 showed up Clearly excited about the numbers. School Superintendent Dr Bob Chappell said. "We’re hoping to have a really outstanding year” despite the budget issues. Chappell informed the board of Gov. Tim Kaine’s news release and subsequent memos indicating the schools will get less money in this year's budget than anticipated. “It sounds like sales tax money will decrease in the current budget." said Chappell although he could as yet give no specifics. On top of that, said Chappell, there are indications that once expected stimulus money will be impacted too. Last year, according to Chappell, the state backed out of $80,000 in revenue and this year looks to be the same. “We made cuts where we could, we tightened our belts, but we did not reduce staff,” said Chappell. On another note. Amy Silver O'Leary - the grant writer who had to schools See SCHOOL. Pape A7 Rappahannock students ‘riveted’ by President Obama’s speech By Stephen Dareim; Rappahannock News Staff Writer The biggest problem principal Adam Burkett of Rappahannock County High School had with Tuesday’s controversial speech by President Obama to students nationwide is which channel it was on “We scrambled to find it," he said, “it wasn't on any of the major networks It was on C-SPAN, the cable channel that covers Congress - a regular resource for government and social studies classes. Once in front of the TV, more than 100 students in the lunch area were “riveted” by the speech. “The kids weren't talking, they were watching,” said School Superintendent Bob Chappell Tuesday night at the School Board meeting. “I was really pleased." Over at the elementary school, principal Carol Johnson was a little more circumspect. Yes. the students got to watch the speech, but she was reluctant to have a reporter speak to any of the them: “People have spoken to me about their opposition" to letting children watch the speech, she said “It’s just a little too controversial." Even with 1st graders? “Yes, even with 1st graders," and younger children, she , said. Classrooms and teachers had been set aside for those students whose parents objected to having them watch the speech. At the high school, Katie Hartman, 16, an 11th- grade See SPEECH, Page A6 Greg Czekaj Maddie Kopjanski Katie Hartman Local B&B is first in Virginia to help ‘Clean the World’ and provide for needy By Rooer Piantadosi Rappahannock News Staff Writer Washington’s Heritage House Bed & Breakfast became Virginia’s first lodging establishment this summer to partner with an Orlandobased nonprofit that recycles gentlyused soap and shampoo donated by hotels and provides it to impoverished countries. Heritage House B&B on Main Street is donating leftover amenities Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Ya. 22747 (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) from their guest rooms that would otherwise end up in the landfill to Clean the World, a nonprofit Florida startup that processes and passes on the soaps to some of the world’s poorest people. These people, according to the World Health Organization, lack access to basic hand-washing soap to the degree that children contract diarrheal and respiratory illnesses that are often fatal. “We read a blurb about CTW in June, in the Green Lodging newsletter, and immediately, we thought, “This is a no-brainer,”’ says Michelle Schwartz, who owns and. runs the five-room bed and breakfast with husband Gary Schwartz “We just thought it would have a two-pronged effect," she says. “We’d be reducing waste, and doing something. in our own small way, to help people who need help." It was only after they faxed their signed agreement to CTW, Michelle says, that managing director Paul Till called to say they were the organization’s first lodging partner in Virginia. “It was a bit overwhelming because their partners in Florida are in the big hotel chains such as Hilton and Marriott," says Michelle. Clean the World collects the donated soaps, which are then processed by the Central Care Mission, a men’s long-term residential center in Orlando. At their factory, volunteers clean and sterilize the soap using a unique steaming process The soap is then packaged for distribution. Recently, Clean the World delivered its first load of 2,000 pounds of soap to the village of Cap Hatien in Haiti, the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country See HERITAGE, Page A6 * RECYCLE: Heritage House B&B co-owner Michelle Schwartz collects used soap and shampoo into Ziploc Dags and ships them to Clean the World, which processes them and passes on soap to some of the world s neediest RapoarannocK News Stan Pnota Roger Piaotados)

Sarah Elizabeth Colvin and Burgess Mills ID wed June 27 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Colvin are proud to announce the marriage of their youngest daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Colvin, to Burgess Emerson Mills III. The couple exchanged vows followed by a reception June 27 at the Colvin family estate in Viewtown. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. L.D Savage and Nancy Vaught upon a floating dock shortly before sunset in front of beloved family and friends. Five antique Kim Nelson (henry. Stskst HOT SPOT “I fust love (• this place” 1 -Jenm; a clkiit {FREE DEEP j§ Conditioning p. Treatment , ' w/purthase of a amditxming product of tour dunce! Look for our ALL NEW ORGANIC PRODUCTS! HAIRCITS - PERMS - COLOR MEN-WOMEN-KIDS FOR\L\L STYLING FACIAL WAXING - RELVXERS MANICLTUST MAKEOVERS (Atrrri'ih fcmimg f«* a Sr.t;v' M rrn« The Jiair Gallery WASHINGTON. VA Summer is over... scheoJ^.back in session! 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Virginia and at acwupnal mailing offices. ©ArCom Publishing Inc, 2009 (USPS #45580) CAC vehicles ranging from the early 1920s to 1950s were provided for the grand entrance by family-owned Brooks Excavating. The bride wore a long, elegant white gown with an antique mermaid fit with buttons down the back which was accented by an antique blusher veil with an Australian crystal hair pin. The bridesmaids wore knee- length coral lace dresses with daisies in their hair. The groom wore a sandstone suit with white vest and tie; the groomsmen wore the same along with coral-accented stripe ties. The couple relaxed during their honeymoon in beautiful Cancun, Mexico. They are residing in Rixeyville. 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We hate the knowledge and expertise of “big business" ffrms. but with a personal touch. 1 Acknowledging student individuality, strengthening 'character and intellect, and fostering responsibility and service to others just come naturally to the WCDS communin'. We’ve been educating future leaders since 1972! M INTELLECT 11! i T! VIRTUE !!' SER\'K E Wakefield Counhy Day School at Hint Hill, Virginia 1059 Zachary Taylor Highway I Hint HiB, VA 540635.8555 www.wakefieldcds.org It’s a boy! Ben and Larlyn Muller of Manchester, Pa., proudly announce the birth of their son William Hammond Muller on Sept. 1, weighing seven pounds and 13 ounces. Larlyn is the daughter of Bill and Sarah Boelte of Sperryville. Photo courtesy ot Larlyn Muller The Rappahannock News and the Rappahannock Animal Welfare Leapue iRAWL> present Your Next Best Friend: Jesse Now here's what I want: to simply curt up between your teet as you read the television listings. That’s not because I am needy, but because I want to protect you. To put myself between you and harm is the reason I exist. I may be only a year old, a spayed, engaging and playful female boxer mixture in a nice white coat, but I am essentially here to guard you. As for harm caused by all that TV watching, well, there’s nothing to be done about that. This past week two dogs were joined with new owners. RAWL The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League is located m Amissville at 160 Weaver Road. It can he reached seven days a w eek between 8 a m and 1 p m at '540' 937-.1283 Check out its Web site at www rawldogs org \f ***** ***** ***** Home and land transfers These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office between Aug 28 and Sept. 3. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit ivww.timespapers.coni. Jackson Laura Parrish Heyward to Virginia Outdoors Foundation. 62.5537 acres, deed of gift, tax For Sate; 4-bedroom house on 25 acres m Huntly, Virginia. One of Rappahannock's finest 73-ZJ1 * w. Purchase Quality Photographs from the Rappahannock News on RappNews.com Photos are available matted and framed and make great gifts! See our website for details. Xappahatmock Neius map 42-10 Hampton Gail E Brewer to Gail E. Brewer trustee, 6 acres, deed bargain sale, tax map 21-45A Wakefield Evelyn W. Hickerson Exec., to Justin N. Lehmer and wife, 2.1 acres, $70,000, deed bargain sale, tax map 1-27 Alvin F. Henry Jr , to Philip D. Lamma, 2.2037 acres, $44,100, deed bargain sale, tax map, 13-18A Philip D. Lamma to Matthew May and wife, 2.2037 acres, $100,000, deed bargain sale, tax map 13-18A County and Town Meetings • The Sept. 10 Town of Washington ARB meeting has been canceled • On Wednesday, Sept. 16 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 (former Flint Hill School/ Flint Hill Public House continued from August); review of Scruton Conference Center: Wolk house rezoning (adjacent to former Flint Hill School/ Flint Hill Public House); Samuels pnvate sewage treatment facility; Playhouse Corporation (Castleton Festival, Maazel); amendment of SE permit conditions.

Sports t Lady Panthers score 34) win in first home volleyball game By Melissa Weeks Special to the Rappahannock News “Rapp - a - hann - ock! Rapp - a - hann - ock!” The chant filled the air at the Rappahannock County High School gymnasium during the Lady Panthers’ first home volleyball game last Wednesday. The student cheer section held on to its reputation of enthusiasm. Alumnus Zach Wayland even appeared to help kick off the pep season with the return of the volley head, a creative cap made of a burst blue-and-gold volleyball. Senior Austin Burnett, his peers and a smattering of the RCHS cheerleaders kept the crowd motivated. With the skilled teamwork of the Ladies, and the roar of the crowd, the Panthers rolled over the Eastern View Cyclones in a 3-0 victory: 25-8, 24-10, and 25-14. Beyond the team’s 98 percent serving success rate, much of the excitement was generated by the fast-paced plays of players like Danika Kritter, 10 serving aces; Lily Nealon, 8 aces; and Hanna Kopjanski with 8 kills. Coach Jackie Settle said, “The girls played well...stayed focused and got the job done with few errors.” Junior Varsity The Junior Varsity Lady Panthers set the pattern for success with their match earli: er in the evening by scoring a 2-0 win. Coach Jimmie Swindler provided the highlights: “We have a very young team, predominantly eighth graders, and they got way behind but did not get rattled. They fought back for the win to carry the match in two games.” Standout players were Maddie Kopjanski and Paige Paul. Maddie gave up no serving errors and scored five aces, Miscues cost Panthers’ victory against Hancock By Christine Krapf Special to the Rappahannock News If only the Rappahannock County High School football team could take back three plays from Friday night’s game against Hancock, Md. It probably would be 1-1 instead of 0-2. “We played well enough to win. You eliminate three fumbles, and they score one touchdown,” Rappahannock County head coach Bob Czekaj said. “And we win.” But all the Panthers can say is “If” Hancock turned Rappahannock County’s mistakes into three scores and stopped the Panthers, 20-12, at Panther Stadium. Two of the three fumbles came as we were driving to score,” Czekaj said. “When we fumbled, the defense let down a little, and because of the fumbles, we ended up giving up points. We’re minus five in turnovers in two games. That’s hard to win football games with that." The miscues also overshadowed marvelous offensive performances from quarterback Justin Fitzmorris and running back Matt Fletcher. Each had more than 100 yards rushing. The Panthers had more than 250 yards on the ground. They had the bulk of the carries," Czekaj said. The offensive line blocked better for them than (it did) the first Friday (night game)" Happy New Year! Come join the Fauquier Jewish Congregation as we joyously celebrate the High Holidays, beginning with erev Rosh Mashanah on Friday, September 18, and continuing through Yom Kippur. ' Please respond to PO Box 3162, Warrenton, VA 20188 or (540) 341-1844 before Sept. 14 www fauquieriewishcongregation.org The Panthers dropped their season opener, 27-7, to East Hardy (WV) on Sept. 4. Friday night, they travel to West Virginia to face Montcalm, which won its season opener over Twin Valley. Hancock took two first-half fumbles and mounted scoring drives for a 14-0 halftime lead. But the Panthers made the game interesting in the second half. Freshman Jaquare Hill returned a- kickoff to the Hancock 30 to set up Rappahannock County’s first touchdown. Five plays later, Fitzmorris scored from three yards out to cut the deficit to 14-6. Hill had a big night as the Rappahannock County kick returner, gamering more than 100 yards in just three plays. After the Rappahannock defense stopped Hancock, the Panthers drove 50 yards for their second score, a five-yard run from Fitzmorris. They went for the two-point conversion. But the broken play resulted in Rappahannock being unable to convert, leaving Hancock to hold a 14-12 lead late in the game. “We definitely had the momentum at this point," Czekaj said. “Our kids were getting excited, and we were wearing them out.” The Panthers had two more chances to score. Bennett Eastham picked off a Hancock pass on a fourth and 10 situation. 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Editorial & Opinion -ftappatjanuocfe iielusEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday Arthur W. Arundel. Publisher Mary Ann Kuhn. Editor Peter W. Arundel, President Bill Walsh, Executive Editor Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager/Editorial Assistant To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $34.32 a year in Rappahannock County Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 75 cents Older copies to 1960. $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street. Washington. Va. Mailing address: P.0 Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: mkuhn@timespapers.com Hours: 8 30 a m. to 5 p.m.. Monday-Friday CAC Member. Audit Bureau ot Circulations www.rappnews.com THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 Health care: Stay on topic Sometimes we wonder how anything ever gets accomplished on Capitol Hill. As Congress is now back in session after an August recess, our representatives presumably went home, where they were open to our opinions on, among other things, health-care reform. The issue is complex and we don't pretend to have all of the answers. We do, however, have a request of not only our legislators, but of the media and, perhaps more to the point, our fellow citizens. The request is simple: Stay on topic. Every day, it seems, the airwaves and newspapers are filled with extreme interests on both sides of the argument who are relentless in pursuing their own agendas, despite the fact that most of the time those agendas do not address the needs and concerns of the vast majority of us. The wray we see it, there is little argument that things need to change in our health-care system. Too many people are falling through the cracks, unable to afford quality care to stay healthy or get well. In recent weeks, we encountered a pair of local men who, through job loss, lost health insurance. For these men, and countless others, trips to the doctor are avoided or canceled altogether because they simply cannot afford the out of control costs. as we recently reported, nearly one in iour residents in Rappahannock County have no health insurance, an astounding 24.3 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau health insurance coverage statistics. Rappahannock is higher than any of its neighboring counties and the state average of 15.5 percent. At the same time, it’s clear that we have to deliver this care in a fiscally responsible manner. We understand the concerns of the small-business people who wonder how they'll afford to cover the people they employ, and the residents who attend TEA 'Taxed Enough Already) Parties, demanding relief from taxes that are likely to increase. In the big picture, we worry7 about our nation’s debt and what it will mean for future generations. These two realities must be reconciled in a meaningful way and, the truth is. the failure of our lawmakers — on both sides — to openly and honestly discuss these legitimate concerns is, perhaps, what frustrates us the most. We have become so embroiled in partisan bickering that those on the right fail to acknowledge the real need for real help for real families, and those on the left are not being forthcoming about the real costs involved. What people hear instead are sound bites and catchphrases meant to incite anger or fear, which, predictably, gets us nowhere. Unfortunately, many of the people who need this reform the most are overwhelmed with making ends meet, with raising children and canng for elderly parents, with keeping their heads above water. We need to let our political representatives know that we need them to get real, that talking points and cheap shots are no longer acceptable. They must tell us what they think and listen to what we think, only then can a meaningful conversation begin. Photo courtesy of Anne Keyser Out of the attic BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT: Planting the first dogwood trees on the courthouse grounds, Willie Compton. Ada Updike. Virginia Slaughter. Etta B. Miller and John A. Keyser pause before starting to work with the shovel. (The photo and caption ran in the June 7, 1984 edition of the Rappahannock News.) Letters ‘It seems no one who operates our schools has learned the basics of energy conservation’ During the dispute over Dominion Power lines, one of the good arguments made to counter the need for extrapower was the one for conservation. We were told then, and many of us agreed, that monitoring and controlling our own use of power would help our individual bottom line, as well as, lowering demand in our region. Ultimately, as we’ve all heard, it’s also a question of national security - as oil producers are dominated by countries hostile to the United States. In this atmosphere it was striking to walk into Rappahannock County Elementary school on a hot, humid day on Aug. 12 to find the front doors wide open as air conditioners were turned up full blast. Rappahannock County Supervisor, Ron Frazier and I were visiting the school to check the condition of the w indows, which the School Board wants replaced at an estimated cost to the county of $1,173,000. Even though the school was not in session, with no students present, we visited unoccupied classrooms with air conditioners set to 65 degrees. The air conditioners to the unoccupied gym also were running at full force. Even though it was 3:30 in the afternoon, all the school’s interior and exterior lights, including the parking lot lights - were on When we investigated the timer for the lights, we discovered that it was not even properly set. While we were there, we saw no more than three other individuals in the school. In the Ameresco report, it was noted that the programmable thermostats were set on “hold,” which meant the schools were being air-conditioned, ventilated, or heated 24/7 whether ix-cupied or not. Now, at least five months since that report, the thermostats are still set on "hold." We saw this with our own eyes. ■ In addition to new windows, the School Board seeks to replace all the air conditioners as well. Even though there were no students or teachers in the rooms we visited, they were cool and comfortable, even chilly. So, where’s the need or the logic in replacing these air conditioners, especially when the estimated cost to the taxpayer is $360,000? They were obviously working well. The new replacement air-conditioners are not any higher in efficiency than what is currently in use. The School Board also wants to replace the control units for the heating systems, though very little maintenance was done to the existing units over the past six years. Taxpayers' funds previously designated for this purpose were reallocated by the board for other uses Now, having neglected the proper maintenance required, the board wants an additional $495,000 for new operating systems for the boilers. We agree that good stewardship of our natural resources begins with conserva tion. None of as leaves our doors wide open with our air conditioners turned up full blast - whether we re home or not. And if we did, we wouldn't expect someone else to be paving our electric bill. We wouldn’t leave our home lights on 24/7 either We also maintain our home's window.- -nd our home’s heating systems so we are \oi confronted with the punishing cost of replacing all our windows or our entire heating/AC system all at once. As any homeowner knows, regular maintenance is the key to the longevity and efficiency of your facilities and equipment. At a time when we are all being hit with increasing energy costs it is disheartening to see the profligacy, waste, and carelessness of some in charge of our schools. Lven w ith the Ameresco report in hand, itsseems no one who operates our school® has learned the basics of energy' conservation. It's easier, 1 guess, just to expect- the taxpayers to pick up the tab Why easy1’ Because anyone w ho criticizes i\he School Board's requests for more money land more indebtedness for the county mwst lx- against the kids I understand why oujr teachers were frustrated in not getting .raises this year Consider this - those Raises have been literally going out the windows and open dtxirs of the Rappahanmick County Public Schcxils. V Roger Cordani \ Flint Hill \ Vote Republican!’ 4 Election Day will soon arrive and Rappahannock County’s voters must decide which ticket to support for our state’s top three elected officials. As usual, there are fine people on both sides. So, we must look past individuals and examine the policies that drive and influence them, policies supported from their national parties on down. Now the choice becomes much easier as the national Democratic Party has evolved into one that supports socialism as the preferred economic model for our country. This makes no sense whatever. Despite imperfections in our free market economic system, no reasonable person can argue that Socialism is the better choice. Doubt it9 Then consider: We have recently watched the USSR collapse, and the world knows it did because its socialist economy simply could not compete with America's free market That lesson was not lost on the Marxist Chinese, who maintain absolute political control of their country’s government while allowing its economy to develop on the free market model. Has that approach suc^ ceeded? We all know, painfully so for many, as thousands of manufacturing jobs have left America to find homes in China. Yet surprisingly, our national Democratic Party now embraces the socialist approach Though Democrat* at state and local levels matt ' not fully agree, they are in part bound to follow their leadership in setting policies There is not the slightest doubt that Republicans at all levels of government are advocates of the free market economic model That alone, fellow voters, should make our choices easy indeed on Election Day Vote Republican' John L. Marocchi Sperry ville Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO September 18, 1969 A children’s hour will be held at the Rappahannock Library on Saturdays, beginning Sept 13 at 10 a m. All young children will be welcomed at an hour of reading aloud by a group of high school students which wall include Miss Cil Davis, Miss Donna Roy and Miss Joanne Aylor Susan Dodson, a 4-H'er who is accomplished in public speaking and has received many awards in this field, acted as narrator for the school fashion program Providing entertainment was Brenda Print/ w ho sang folk songs and accompanied her singing with the guitar. An assembly program held at Rappahannock County High School under the auspices of the Extension Service centered around proper dress for all occasions. Models for the program were senior 4-H dub members w ho nuxleled various costumes Among those displaying casual and sport clothes were, Sandra Payne, Betty Jenkins, Jane Kilby, Buck Payne, Judy Alther and Deborah Barron. 25 YEARS AGO September 6,1984 The 25th Annual Rappahannock I>abor Day Mixed Doubles Handicapped Whistle Cup Tournament was held for the 19th year Sunday and Monday. The tournament winners on Monday were Teresa McLawhorn of Flint Hill and Doug Baumgardner of Sperryville, who won 16 games. Stuart Henry of Castleton and Carolyn Henry of Warrenton won 12 games to earn run ner-up honors. The finals were held at the Rappahannock Recreational Park. A five percent government loan approved in March 1976 finally has come through for Washington firefighters and. despite the time interim, they art* happy for it James Allen of the Farmers Home Administration district office in Harrisonburg delivered a check for $45,000 to Gene Leggett, president of the Washington Fire and Rescue Squad. Rev. Jennings Hobson HI originally had applied for the government loan-way back in 1974. If horses could leam to talk, Donnie Keyser of F. T. Valley could teach them to speak English. Since they can’t, Keyser, 36, speaks to them in a language that's their own, a language he’s learned through love and patience and years of spending time working in stables and fields Keyser spent most of his time growing up working horses and mules rather than playing with other youngsters in his native “Little Washington.” 10 YEARS AGO September 8,1999 Sperryville realtor David Adoff plans to ride his bike again in the Rappahannock RoughRide nextSaturday. “It’s a lot of fun,” he says. Merrill Strange designed the courses for all levels of cyclists and arranged each with refreshment stops. The 12mile course is the least strenuous. For more energetic bikers there are 33-and 60-mile ndes. Even with tougher competition in the Bull Run District this year, Rappahannock High Cross Country Coach Reed Gillespie believes that his team can have a good season. “They can do really well,” said Gillespie, who lost five girls and'five boys from last year’s team but has his top two runners returning, Beth Yowell and Mark Williams Peter Kramer has formally appealed the-decision by the town of Washington Architectural Review Board to allow demolition of the additions to the Gay Street Mercantile Building, and parts of the summer house behind that building, to the Town Council. Since Kramer’s appeal was not filed in time to advertise* for a public hearing at the council's regular September meeting, the council will not'd to decide whether it will schedule a public hearing for later in the month or include it on the agenda for its October meeting. The council plans to do this at its Sept 8 meeting. Compiled by Jan Clatterbuck

Flinchum From Page A1 County High School in 1968 at the age of 21. His first year, he was barely older than some of the students he was teaching. This year will mark his 42nd year at RCHS. He’s taught the grandchildren of students he taught decades ago, but you would never guess his tenure has been so long. He playfully banters with students in their own vernacular, and he bounces around the classroom as if this were his first day in school. Jackie Settle - head volleyball coach at the high school and also a former student of Flinchum's - remembers him that way, too: “He was very witty, with a great sense of humor and made class a lot of fun," she said regarding a ninth-grade English class she had with him more than 20 years ago. Flinchum has seen a lot of changes and has been changed himself, he said. He is a lot more tolerant and open than when he first started, he said. 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In addition to the Planning Commission and Concerned Taxpayers, Junk has also volunteered for a number of community organizations including the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, and local business. associations. Junk and his wife, Danielle, have lived in the same house - right at the corner of Main Street and Route 522, the one with the famous maple tree in its glorious fall colors - in Rappahannock for 25 years. Speech From Page A1 Advanced Placement English student thought “it was a good thing that the school was open to showing it.” What did she think of the speech? “It was a little basic,” she said. “It’s what our teachers and parents would say.” She added that she was glad she got to watch it. Sitting with a group of students watching football practice after school, Maddie Kopjanski, 13, an eighth-grader, said, “I thought it was a r— 1 ■ 1 1 really nice speech.” None of her Mends disagreed. She did say her geometry class “had a huge discussion” about it afterward. “I like him,” she said, “and I think he’s going to be a really good president.” Did anyone have anything negative to say? “No,” she said. Greg Czekaj, 16, and a sophomore - his parents Gail and Bob both work at the school - said his class was one of those who couldn’t find the speech until it was too late. “I’m sorry I missed it,” he said. He said they watched an interview with a student who had been present at the speech Warren Memorial Hospital WELCOMES Dr. Ahmed is a graduate of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Mount Sinai School of Medirine/Englewood Program and is joining the practice of Dr. Subedi and Dr. Fredericksen. Call 635-7991 to schedule an appointment Warron Memorial Hospital and who said it was very good. He also said he was going to try to look it up on the Internet when he got home. Gail, his mother, who is an administrative assistant at the high school, said she “did not have any objection at all,” to Obama’s speech. “I thought it was very positive,” she said. “That’s what we try to tell our kids (his message about working hard, staying in school) but maybe coming from the president it’s different.” Heritage From Page A1 Heritage House pays 75 cents per guest room, monthly, to CTW, and collects its used soaps and shampoos in a small Ziploc bag, which they ship directly to CTW. 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• Classifieds/B5-6 Thursday, September 10, 2009 Section B www.rappnews.com Photo Dy Richard Lykes Off to the races The Virginia fall steeplechase season kicks off with the 2009 running of the Thornton Hill Hounds Point-to-Point Races on Saturday, Sept. 12. A full afternoon of racing is scheduled including flat, hurdle and timber races, as well as the traditional foxhound race. The races are held at the beautiful Thornton Hill racecourse, two miles south of Sperryville. First race begins at 12:30 p.m. and gates open at 10:30 a.m. General admission is $20 per car. Baby Bear Daycare: healthy and growing fast By R(h;ek Piantadosi Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Baby Bear is not a baby anymore. As it approaches its 10th anniversary in the same Main Street, Sperryville home where it was born, Baby Bear Daycare and Preschool is. in fact, showing signs of rapid growth. "Now that 1 have two assistants, we can also take up to 12 children at a time,” says owner Connie Reid, who has lived in Rappahannock for 23 years, most of them “right here in the village of Sperryville ” She opened Baby Bear in her home in 2000; in 2006 the Reids built a 24-by-28 dedicated addition in the back, opening onto the deck and fenced backyard playground. On a recent visit, the back room, with numerous play nooks, kid-sized tables and chairs and a pillow-covered sofa, was home to a handful of infants and toddlers and two school-age children, looked after by Reid and assistants Brittany Jenkins and Jessica Reid (no relation!. One wall is dominated by a rainbow-colored jungle mural. Another wall holds lockers and bookshelves featuring many A-Beka books, a phonics-based curriculum for preschoolers. Reid, 45. and both assistants, Reid says, are first-aid and CPR certified, and owner Reid is also Medication Administration Training (MAT) certified. The center recently was awarded a three-year license by the state Department of Social Services. The other recent sign of growth at Baby Bear, which offers* full- and part-time and drop-in service from 7 a m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, is the center’s new, large white van, used for an increasing number of field trips and' painted colorfully by the Sign Shop in Culpeper. “This summer we’ve been to Shenandoah National Park, to the pool, the do-ityourself pottery store - and Dinosaur Land," Reid says. The center operated a Monday-through-Friday summer camp schedule through this summer until the school year restarted tw o weeks ago. “And seven of our kids graduated to kindergarten this year." Reid herself has a kindergartner in school this year - and two teenagers in college - and says Baby Bear, as a result, finds itself “in a See BABY BEAR, Page B3 Rapparannock News Staff Pnoto Roger P a- • ados MENAGERIE: Among the children and the wall-mural animals at Baby Bear Daycare & Preschool on Main Street in Sperryville, are. from left, assistant Brittany Jenkins, owner Connie Reid and assistant Jessica Reid. Detectives find ‘gold’ at library’s Book Bam By Kathy Cmuistie S}M.*cial to the Rappahannock News There's an ongoing “treasure hunt" with an impressive list of valuable, collectible volumes now for sale at Rappahannock County Library's Book Barn, home of its used book resale operation. The distinctive, red bam adjacent to the library'on Route 211 in Washington is open Saturdays from 9 a m. to 3 p in According to Anne Hansen, leader of a dynamic team of volunteer detectives who discovered the potentially valuable books and researched and determined their authenticity, there now are two cases of collectible, desirable “special” books ready for sale. Plans are to offer those not sold locally, to the public via eBay and other major book Web sites starting later this month. “While the detective program goal is to raise money for our library," said Book Bam •committee chairman and founder Lois D. Snead, “we offer a very impressive list of collectible, special books for local purchase first, allowing all to save postage by purchasing directly from the barn.” The Book Barn is supported and managed by Friends of the Library and its members and first book sleuth volunteers are Joan Herrema, Katherine Bull and Rappananncx* News Staft Photo, Roger Piantadosi BOOKS FOR SALE: Rappahannock County's Book Barn on Route 211 next to the county library offers hundreds of regular, used hardcover books at $2 and paperbacks each for 25 cents or 5 for $1 - a bargain rate. Laurel Malik. Hansen said more detectives are needed to make the project a success. “It’s an equal employment task (lots of books will interest men), fun if you like books and Internet sleuthing It's a win win program with excellent potential for increasing support for our library,” she said. Training sessions with instruction sheets are short and clear. To join the book detective team, call 987-9149 Hansen also is seeking advice from folks knowledgeable about selling on the Web to max out upcoming Internet sales. To date, the library sleuths have uncovered a wide range See BOOK BARN, Page B3 Baseball movie, and more » ittiii ‘Sugar’ comes to the Theatre on Sept. 18 By Makgakkt Brown Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community will show the movie "Sugar" on Sept. 18 at The Theatre in Washington at 8 p m Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for students. A talented Dominican baseball player, Miguel “Sugar" Santos, longs to break into the American big league and earn the money needed to support his impoverished family. He is a talented pitcher, but before major league happens hell have to prove his worth in the minor leagues. He enters the minor league system at the age of 19 and is warmly welcomed into the small-town Iowa home of his host family. Events force him to reevaluate his life’s ambition and to question both the world he lives in and the role he has chosen to play in it. For more info on this movie. please visit RAAC’s Web site: www.raac.org.

The Rapp Happenings section only lists events sponsored by non-profit groups. Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Monday in orderto be included in the next edition. Email Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers.com Include name and phone number for infonnation. All others seeking to advertise an event may contact Kimberly Dewey. kdewey@times papers.com. or (540) 351-1161. Thursday, Sept. 10 Stamp collection exhibit nosted by Janes and Debbie Donehey and Flint Hill Postmaster, Lee Morrison. During the hours that The Griffin "avern is open, you may view •he postmaster's private stamp collection in the art gallery upstairs. You might not want to miss the postmaster's two personai presentations on the following evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., The John F Kennedy Collection" on Thursday. Sept. 10: and "What is the Postmaster working on now7" on Friday, Sept. 11. Friday, Sept. 11 Hospice of the Rapidan training program begins its first of seven sessions through Fnday. Oct. 2 for persons interested in volunteering with oatients and their caregivers. Training consists of 21 hours. Mondays and Fndays. at HosDice's offices. 1200 Sunset Lane, Culpeper. No pnor experience required and the program is ‘ree. Contact Ruth Pavlik, Director of Volunteer Services, at 540-825-4840 to sign up prior to ciass. Saturday, Sept. 12 • Bolen cemetery picnic clean-up day Meet at the parking area at the end of Route 614, Keyser Run Road, in Gid Brown Hollow between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Folks who have pickup trucks or 4x4s come to the head of the line. For more information, call Wayne Baldwin at 540-543-2590. • Picking Party hosted by the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m., at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department. Admission: Adults $2, children 12 and under, free. The auxiliary will sell refreshments. For more information call Michelle Jenkins at 540-987-9440. • Tickets are available for Headwaters Foundation s 12th Annual Taste of Rappahannock benefit evening at Belle Meade Schoolhouse, Sperryvtlle. 6 p.m. Fundraiser suppohs the mission of fostering educational excellence in Rappahannock County through six major outreach programs for students. Evening includes wine tasting, dinner of locally-sourced Rappahannock foods, and both live and silent auctions. For more information and tickets, email your name and address to Toni Egger at director@headwatersfdn.org or call Tom at 540-987-3322. • Community Dinner hosted by the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department to honor Todd Brown who will be relocating to Hawaii. Social hour from 5-6 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Wear something Hawaiian and come have some fun as we say "Aloha to Todd." Bring a covered dish, lawn chairs or blankets. Meat, beverage and paper products will be provided. For more information, please contact. Stephanie Crawford at 540-6355091 or Tab Swain at 540-3057363. • Reception hosted by artist June Jordan and Madison printmaker Tucker Hill for their New Works" show at Middle Street Gallery, Washington. 2-5 p.m Jordan's colorful oil paintings explore interior "landscapes." quiet lush gardens, and a dramatic skyline view of her new home in Staunton, Va. Hill's monotypes record the effects of changing seasons and light on the back roads near Old Rag * Mountain. The show continues through Sept. 27. Fnday-Sunday. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., www.mtddlestreetgallery.org Sunday, Sept. 13 Annual Old Hollow Reunion, 1 p.m., Thorntons Gap Regular Baptist Church, Sperryville. For more information call 540-743-6692 or cell at 540421 -8489. Wednesday, Sept. 16 Rappahannock County Garden Club will visit the specialized maple nursery owned by Henry and Frances Eastwood located on Long Mountain Road. Anyone interested in attending with the club members should contact Mary Collins 540-9879030 for details. Friday, Sept. 18 • Rappahannock County High School Marching Band will travel to Woodstock, to perform a show with the 400 member strong Marching Royal Dukes of James Madison University dunng a football game at Central High School. RCHS is one of only four high schools selected to participate. P-e-game performances begin at 7 p.m., and will follow-up with a half-time show. The game features the Broadway Gobblers vs. the Central Falcons and begins at 7:30 p.m. RCHS Band Director David DeBoer invites the Rappahannock community to attend and show support for the band. • Open House hosted by the Rappahannock National Bank, 46 p.m., also on Saturday, Sept. 26. 9 a.m. -12 p.m., for our Child Safety Open House. The Rapoahannock County Shenff's Office will be on hand to perform child safety seat inspections and provide child identification cards. Remember, September is Child Safety Month. Saturday, Sept. 19 • Antiques Appraisal sponsored by the Rappahannock Historical Society, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the old Washington School auditonum on Mt. Salem Ave., Washington. Professional appraisers will inspect and offer informal estimates of the value of your antiques. Since this is a fundraiser, a small fee of $10/'item or 3/$25 is requested. Refreshments available for purchase. Opinions on the value of ypur possessions should not be considered formal appraisals. As on the popular TV shows, these estimates are mainly for fun and general information. For more information call 540-675-1163 or email rapphistsoc@comcast.net. • Old-Fashioned Political Event at The Link, 4-6 p.m., for John Lesinski for delegate. Creigh Deeds, Democratic candi gjJip A hopping for groceries \v 'after work is never relaxing the store is crowded and yxxi have other places to Be! 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For entry forms and/or information, contact Lesley Arnold at lesleyarnold@ hughes.net, or 540 636-2344. Friday, Sept 25-27 • Rappahannock County Farm Tour weekend starts Friday, Sept. 25 with the movie “Fresh” at Rappahannock County High School and an authentic barn dance and homecoming dinner on Saturday evening. Tours start Saturday and Sunday at The Link in Sperryville, 10 a.m., to 5 p.m., both days, where you can pick up a brochure and map for all participating venues and attend an "All Things Rappahannock" farmers’ style market, demonstrations, and educational programs . For adults, $5 ages 16 and ovef. Visit httpy/farmtour. visitrappahannockva.com • Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Rappahannock County Farm Tour Weekend. For more information contact Katie Pricer at priceri nsurance@yahoo.com or call 540-987-9499. For a full schedule of Farm Tour events, visit httpy/FarmTour.Visit RappahannockVA.com. Saturday, Sept. 26 • Two-day acting workshop, also on Sunday, Sept. 27, offered by RAAC, led by German actress Dietlinde Maazel for non-actors and amateur actors. Fee is $100. For more information, contact Joyce Abell at jabellrapp@ earthlmk.net or 540-987-8408. • All you can eat breakfast and bake sale, hosted by the Rappahannock chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), Washington Fire Hall, 7 -11 a.m. Cost is $8 dollars for adults and $4 dollars for children under the age of 10. Benefits the local NWTF chapter. The NWTF is a non-profit organization that helps conserve land for the habitat of wild turkeys and other wildlife. The Rappahannock chapter has helped those in the county by donating to the Rappahannock Social Services Department. For more information contact Darryl Jenkins at 540-3649104, Linda Huff at 540-2228104 or email aaronmtstrutters@gmail.com. Saturday, Oct. 17 $1,000,000 Panther Classic Golf Tournament, Bowling Green Country Club, (North Course) Front Royal. Shotgun starting at 9 a.m.: four-person Scramble. Captain’s Choice. Hole in one prizes include: $1,000.000, a Ford Focus, courtesy of Rappahannock National Bank and Shenandoah Ford. Pnzes include dinner for two at The Inn at Little Washington. Lunch provided by Burgers ‘N’ Things after tournament. Proceeds benefit the Rappahannock County School Sports Association. For more information including sponsoring a hole, go to Rappahannockathletics.org or contact the Tournament Director, Jim Humbles at 540-522-6074. Million Dollar Pnze paid out as 40-year annuity. Only amateurs (as classified by the USGA) are eligible to win. Fee: $75 per player. Send check to RCSSA P.O. Box 192, Washington, VA 22747. Saturday, Oct. 3 • RAAC On Tot* will leave Washington 5:30 p.m., to see Johanna Day (native of Rappahannock) starring in "The Quality of Life” at Arena Stage. Tickets are $85 which includes a box supper, transportation and reserved seats for the performance. Tickets must be reserved early to take advantage of the discount at the theater. Call RAAC at 540-675-3193 for information or reservations or mail your check for $85 per person to RAAC. RO. Box 24, Washington, VA 22747. Please note that the check is for RAAC On Tour. • Reunion of the Bailey family, 11 a.m., Alum Spring Baptist Church, Dutch Hollow Road, Culpeper. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. All relatives and fnends from Rappahannock are welcome. Bnng a covered dish and drink to share. For questions call, Shirley Stover at 540-937-3143 or Virginia Hodgson at 347-3411. • Harvest Party Pot Luck for Fnends of the Rappahannock Food Pantry and Plant a Row for the Hungry, Scrabble School, 3-6 p.m. Well celebrate the gardeners, donors, and volunteers whose efforts have made The Pantry such a success. Please bnng a dish to share and something for The Pantry, such as peanut butter, jelly, pancake mix, syrup, baked beans, coffee, and tea Tuesday, Oct. 13 Rappahannock Animal Welfare League's spay and neuter trip, (RAWL), offers simple and affordable spay neuter services to Rappahannock and neighbonng county dogs and cats. Partnered with the Shenandoah Low Cost Spay Neuter Vetennary Clinic, we coordinate tnps for 20 or more animals at a time. The program presents animal owners with a chance to spay neuter at a fraction of the ordinary cost (fees range from $50 to $90). Advanced registration by Oct. 9 and payment required. For more information please call the RAWL shelter in Amissville at (540) 937-3336, (540) 937-3283, or visit the Web sitewww.rawldogs.org. Sunday, Nov. 15 • Annual Chili Cook-Off and Bluegrass Festival of the 4-H Livestock Club, 1 - 5 p. m.. at Rappahannock County High School. Participants will enjoy hearing music from vanous bluegrass musicians, sample chili from multiple chili cook-off contestants and collect holiday gifts at the silent auction. There is an apple pie contest. For more information, call the Extension office at 540-675-3619. • Fastpitch softball team forming by Piedmont Softball Association for interested girls, born anytime in the years 1990 through 2002. Cost is $25 for girls who did not play with PSA in 2009; $15 for returning 2009 players. Any girt who wants to play is welcome, regardless of expenence. Scholarships are also available. To register or for more information, call Maun Payne at 540-522-3675 or email maun@bpauctions.com, or Donna and David Sheffield at 540-937-5595. • Essay contest of The United Daughters of the Confederacy. Culpeper Chapter #73. Rappahannock County public, private and home schooled students are invited to participate in its essay contest. Rules and essay topes may be found at Rappahannock County Public Schools, Wakefield Country Day School in Flint Hill, Hearthstone School in Sperryville, and at the Rappahannock County Public Library . For questions, call Cheryl Taylor 540-987-8026. email tgtcllc@copper net. Religious Notes On Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 pm, Chester Gap Baptist Church will host a film presentation of “The Cross and the Towers,” a compelling documen tary with actual footage of 9/11, that follows the lives of seven individuals who were changed forever, not only by that day in September 2001, but by the stunmng symbol of hope they found at Ground Zero. In the midst of America’s darkest hour, hope was revealed - three crosses standing in the rubble. This is a free event, open to the public, and there will be childcare (with a simultaneous kids’ movie ) provided for those aged 10 and under. For more information, call the church at 540636-4336. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville, invites all local fire, rescue and law enforcement personnel and their families on Friday, Sept. 11 at 6 p m , in their new fellowship hall, for their special Patriot’s Day Dinner, to remem ber those who perished and to honor and pray for the firstresponders on that date in 2001 At 7 15 p m, there will bt a memorial white dove release, and at 7.30 pm, an honor and prayer service For more questions call pastor Jon Heddleston at 540-987-9101. Let’s Remember Sept. 11, together Another TAIZE’ Healing Prayer Service will take place at Little Fork Episcopal Church, Rixeyville, on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to participate in the TAIZE’ programs which are on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month The services provide spintual and physical healing in a peaceful, candlelit environment through meditative scripture reading, prayer and worship music. Call the church office at 540-9374306 for directions. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 13, Little Fork Episcopal Church, Rixeyville, is changing the time for the Sunday traditional morning worship service to 11 a.m. The start of the contemporary worship service will continue at 8:30 a.m. The “Kids’Community Bible Club” sponsored by Washington Baptist Church, Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Trinity Episcopal Church and the Flint Hill United Methodist Church will start its sixth year on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 3:30 p.m. Children in grades one to six are invited and young people in grade seven may come and serve as helpers. The meeting place has changed to the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville. Children will experience Bible memorization, Christian songs, crafts, fun. fcxid and fellowship. Upon learning scripture verses the children will earn points which they can use to purchase prizes For more information, contact Kev. Jon Hedddleston at 540987-8137 or Rev Phi! Bailey at 540-675-3336. Sunday School classes at Little Fork Episcopal Church, Rixeyville, will begin on Sept 20 at 10 a m , in the Pansh Hall on Oak Shade Road The Christian Education Department, headed by Frank Laimbeer, will provide activities for children of all ages. Call the church office at 540-937-4306 or Mr. Larmbeer at 540-3474748 for information. Flint Hill Pentecostal Church, Aileen Road, Flint Hill, will hold a Hymn Sing at 7 pm, Saturday, Sept 26. Everyone is welcomed to FT. Baptist Church’s Homecoming Celebration on Sept. 27. The day starts with Sunday School at 10 a m., worship service at 11 am, and a covered dish luncheon following. Thertj will be outdoor games for the children The church is one mile from Route 231 at 3143 Slate Mills Road. For more information call Melony McCoy at 540 923-4805.

Thirteen killed on Virginia roads during Labor Day holiday Traffic fatalities increased during the Labor Day holiday compared to last year but fatalities overfill are on the decline for the year. During the four-day statistical counting period, preliminary numbers reveal that 13 individuals died in 11 traffic crashes. The victims range in age from two to 63 years of age. Last year, seven people were killed in traffic crashes compared to 22 lives that were lost during the 2007 Labor Day weekend. “It is discouraging to see fatalities escalate during the Labor Day weekend, during a time when the Commonwealth is largely experiencing a drop in fatalities,” said Col. W. Steven Flaherty, Virginia State Polio? Superintendent. “What this says is, the need is still there to remind drivers they are taking their own lives, their passengers’ and other motorists’ lives into their own hands when they get behind the wheel,” he said. Four of the crashes involved motorcycles and occurred in the City of Suffolk and the counties of James City, Patrick, and Pittsylvania. Of the remaining four passengers and five drivers killed in motor vehicle crashes, one passenger and two drivers were not wearing safety belts. Book barn From Page B1 of fascinating, valuable first edition, signed, historic and illustrated, photographic andart hooks and others of note. Among them is famed photographer Annie Liebovitz’s first edition, portrait book depicting her defining (197090) images of Americas pop culture icons; another first edition of “Beautiful Swimmers," Pulitzer-prize winning author William W. Warner’s tale of the fascinating life of the famed Atlantic blue crab and the skilled Chesapeake watermen who harvest them; and an intriguing 1914 “Book of W'onders,” which unveils how the Holland Tunnel to New York City was dug under the Hudson River. It also offers a mind boggling but fascinating assortment of information much, not accurate by today’s standards), ranging from why do we have fingernails, how rope and rubber is made, and why some things are transparent and others not. Currently offered as collectible or special books are many of likely local interest. They include the impressive and informative, “How to ' arve Wood" by Richard Butz, who taught his craft in a longrunning PBS television series; ir "Noah’s Ark" featuring magnificently detailed, drawn and painted illustrations of hundreds of animals by famous Dutch artist and naturalist Rien Portvliet. Either of these two books, or possibly American Colonial: Puritan Simplicity to Georgian Grace" or another, offering instructions on needlecraft would inspire creative endeavor. For children, parents might wish to buy famous luthor Shel Silverstein’s loveiv. funny book “The Runny Babbit," in brand new condition for $10; or consider “How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves” at $12 by award winning author, veterinarian, Sophia Yin. The Book Barn's collector md other “special" books are researched extensively by the library’s detective team, double checked and authenticated using authoritative book-selling sites and priced to sell oquitably. Prices are from a high of $100 to much less cost, in the $5-10 range. Baby Bear From Page B1 rebuilding year.” Though home daycare is not recession-proof, she says, '‘Lots of parents, of course, when they lose jobs, they pull their kids out of daycare. On the flip side, though, in harder times some parents find they have to go back to work, and they need daycare again. “IVe just had a lot of people say they’re glad that we’re here," says Reid As a result, she says, Baby Bear has lowered its fees for the 2009-2010 school year from $135 to $125 for preschoolers per week and from $175 to $150 for infants. The nine fatalities took place in the City of Newport News, and the Town of Vienna, and the counties of Buchanan, Fairfax, James City, Lee, and Prince William. Alcohol was a factor in two of the vehicles crashes, one motorcycle crash, and unknown in four others. Throughout the Labor Day weekend, Virginia State Police participated in Operation CARE. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) and Checkpoint Strikeforce, an enforcement and educational campaign aimed at raising awareness about the deadly dangers of impaired driving. During the Labor Day period, Virginia State Police: Patrolled 325,570 miles; Assisted 2,969 motorists; Stopped 9,386 speeders; Cited 2,587 reckless drivers; Arrested 90 impaired drivers; Cited 827 safety belt violations and 251 child restraint violations; Responded to 621 total traffic crashes. PreDamage. PostDamage. UnDamage. NIA24' September is the time to repair your surbdamaged skin. i All >. ;J?4 Products 20% Off Q*fy t jO'-cs Sspfc-mber' 30 2030 Restylane " and Pedane* Special Friday, September 25" Buy ), Receive 1 at Half Price' “ Receive 1 Free' Vfafcf Separate 25*. £>*, /Vrviseo '.K*Be Admr&e**: ^rp Ssne Cry.; Medical & Surgical Oermatofc*^ • Siun Cancer Screenings • Fraxph • Thennagp * • Boto*- • testyiane' • Periane’ * Sclerotherapy • iPL • Laser Ha:? Reduction • Medio* Facials • V luvedem' • ;_atrsse““ j ■cruder rnabrascn warrenton. Dermatology & Skin Therapy Center J.C Caballero, M.D., FAA.D., JoaJyn Norm, PAC 540.341.1900 493 Bbdfwel Rd., VAmertai, \i\ wor entooder matotogy com William R. Smoot Sr. Security guard William Russell Smoot Sr., 71, of New Ellenton, S.C., died Aug. 25, 2009, at his residence. One of 13 children of the late Harvey French Smoot and Cecil Virginia Riley Smoot, he was born in Washington, Va., where he lived before moving to Aiken County in 1982. He retired in 1988 as a security guard at Aiken Technical College. He also had worked as a carpenter and a small engine mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Fannie Virginia Prince Smoot of New Ellenton; three sons, William R. Smoot Jr. of Washington, Va., Cecil Franklin Smoot of Front Royal, Va., and Gregory Allen Smoot of Bealeton, Va.; two daughters, Patsy Michele Smoot of Culpeper, Va., and Vicky Lynn Smoot Rutland of Langley, S.C.; 10 grandchildren ana 11 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Bunnie Shelton Smoot of Millington, Md., and two sisters, Peggy Parmley of Baton Rouge, La., and Mildred Riley of Winchester, Va. Memorial services were held Aug. 29 at Pine View Baptist Church, New Ellenton, with the Rev. William Eaves Jr. officiating. Memorial donations may be directed to the Carolina Cancer Center, 111 Miracle Drive, Aiken SC 29801. George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave. SW, Aiken, S.C., is assisting the family. Expressions of sympathy for the Smoot family may be left at georgefuneralhomes.com. James Carroll Racer, Jr. James Carroll Racer, Jr., 82, of Amissville died Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Warren Memorial Hospital. He was bom June 30,1927 in Rappahannock County to the late James Carroll Racer, Sr. and Mary Coppage Racer Woodard. Mr. Racer served his country1 in the United States Navy and fought during WWII He was a member of Washington Baptist Church and worked at American Viscoe in Front Royal. He enjoyed fanning and gardening. Carroll is survived by his wife of 53 years. Ivy Ellen Jenkins Racer, his children, Roger Lee Cooke and his wife, Marsha of Amissville, Mary Ellen Smoot and her husband, Charles of Front Royal, Carolyn Eline and her husband, Kenny of Amissville, Bonnie Lou Cave of Rappahannock, James C. Racer HI and his wife, Camille of Amissville, three sisters, Mae Johnson of Maryland, Lois Jenkins of Madison, and Beverly Burke of Washington, VA, and one brother, Calvin B. Racer of Chester Gap. Additional survivors include six grandchildren, Angela Deavers of Castleton, Lauren Eline of Amissville, Daniel Cave of Rappahannock, Jacob and Joshua Racer, both of Amissville, Wesley Cooke of Culpeper, two great grandchildren, Wesley and Hunter Cooke, and a host of nieces and extended family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell Racer and George Richard Racer and one sister, Ester Leonard A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 1 p.m at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper with Rev. Philip Bailey officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Washington Masonic Cemetery with military honors provided by Culpeper V.F. W. Post 2524. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Loving Arms Assisted Living, 103 Lee Burke Road, Front Royal, VA 22630. An online guestbook is available at www.foundandsons.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. Wellspring, Sperryville Rappihamnck < ounty is known tor its unique homes and estates hui rarefy (kies a puberty as significant as Wdlspring become available. The property is an impeccably restored historic home. guest house,. pod complex, four car garage, Kim aid lev ely laniscaping on 17 acres in the IT Valley $ 1.580,000 North Facade The home is a two stor\ stucco building that seamlessly marries a new addition with a historic four square house sur rounded by boxwoods, towering trees and graceful gardens. All together, the house has four bedrooms, three full baths, three fireplaces, and beautiful woodworking from the flooring to the antique light fixtures no detail has been overlooked. Pool Complex A subtly lit fieldstone walkway leads through lush gardens to the pool com plex It includes a pod house with large entertaining room under rustic beams, a built in hot tub. a lull com pact kitchen with Aga stove and lull bath with washer and dryer. Outside is a dramatic pool with slate terrace, handmade iron ratlings and majestic mature landscaping. Guest House Beyond the gardens, a delightful guest hoase ofleis privacy and separation for family and visitors It includes a full kitchen, living room, one bedroom and a full bath The front porch is reminiscent of a mountain cabin and its ideal for reading, relaxing and conversation nan Local Ckah mwshii* I he home features the woodwork ing skills, artistry and creativity of Rappahannock’s best aitisans The unique kitchen furniture, kitchen counters, trim work and built in at chitectural details are remarkable All appliances, materials and components are top-of the line. Nnv* Price »r. Lkk Highway, Spkkkyyillk This Arts ansi Cralts style home just »vsl ol Spcm, v ills is ideal lor an antique store, restaurant or professional office. The 4 bdr. 2hth home has been completely re modeled and features hardwood Hours. gourmet kitchen and large deck over the Thornton River $.174,500 MerryMkad, W \siii\o;to\, VA Morn Mead's 22 open res arc located in W-attfil'ul GkJ Brown I kilow ITte home feature 4 Wxtu'ms. a librarv amt an<>pcn kitchen sum smiAs! K tlx groat low, Jsrting twill. Wlliard room. and wot Inn hh.li.xkd is a 3 car ga rage and a 3 stall horse ham miner agent $t .WS.OflO Farm (>\ Bka\ kkda.m Ckh »• k Perfect for a smal horse farm, can It operation <t vineyard, this 27 acre propertv has fantastic views, several streams and a dramatic elevated building site. The land is about 12 li>h open pasture and the hulance is a forest til evergreens and dngwvxxis $395,(100 S VSS \FK VS L \NK, A\IISS\ II I F fcryos ease armtrs living in this npdilal hunt- on 14 excellent acres The land is most I > open, fenced and period l<* a low horses or cowv The Thdr. 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Oneof-a-Ktnd... $799,000 Cedar sided ci rntemporarv with muinpie-levd decks alkiws enjoyment ot the outside from almost every room! Comh eta hie family living or entertaining with —1 this well thought out floor pLin. Mister Suite on first fkxr oft Kitchen. 2 BR. 1 BA on second level Client Room .uxi also separate dining room, a lndudes its m turntshings it desired c. 1790 Farmhouse $ 5 9 5,000 On scenic FT Valles' Ruid has been upgraded but still maintains the old charm. Hardwood rtixtrx. wainscoting crown moulding. and colorful interior decorating ompose a charming atnxisphete! Country Kitchen with adtoining sunny breakfast room fur cozy '* mornings. Mister BR and Guest Room on main f, tkxx. 2 BR on 2nd floor Roomy Chalet $395,000 Setting tor this house with aikx-axminuted carnage house, him 6c shed small orchird fla Avers, boxwixxis 6c vegetable garden s so neat and tidy it's almost fxrtect! 'BR. 2-122 B \ Chalet style home ® w/full basement, uxintrv Kitchen. DeivC>rtice in @ ,, wt ros- pn>*ne icn-s. Voted Best $349,500 Country Store! Sits on 1+ acres; gls pumps meet latest F.PA requirements. Ihree BR apartment over store. Plenty of parking Quiet, peaceful, but BI SS Village of laurel Mills. Fall music season resumes in Sperryville Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of every month through May for those Pickin’ Parties at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Hall. The Lonesome Home Boys and others will be there for your entertainment on Sept. 12. Doors open at 6 p.m. Enjoy a light supper and dessert and take your chanceson a 50/50 raffle. This year there will be a small $2 cover fee to help raise funds. All community members and visitors are welcome. This Saturday Rappahannock’s own Smiggy Smith and Dontez Harris will bring the music that we all know and love to Stonewall Abbey Cafe. This is sure to be a full house. Come early for dinner before the music begins at 7 p.m. Did you know that: • The Deck will now be an extension of the Thornton Do You 1 Have Room ] for ME? Do you have room in your home and in your heart for a foster child? Children from birth to age 18 need families to provide them with love, guidance, and security If you think you could provide that to a needy child, become part of our TEAM Foster to adopt parents are also needed' You can be married or single FOR FULL DETAILS CALL Children's Services of Virginia Ralph Berry Foster Parent Trainer (888) 380-4434 www.csv-inc.com • info@csv-inc.com There is no obligation when you contact us. Sperryville Barbara Adoffi sperryvillenews@ gmail.com (540) 987-8682 River Grille dining room. The same menu will be served, but reservations will not be taken because of weather unpredictability. The Grille also is open for dinner on Sundays from 5-9 p.m., in addition to the usual Sunday brunch from 10 a m. to 3 p.m. • Foster Harris House was featured in the September issues of the Washingtonian and Southern Living magazines • Hopkins Ordinary B & B was the cover feature of Home Style Magazine, an advertising supplement to The Daily Progress • Birthdays were recently celebrated by Pat Hamilton, Melissa Harry and Andrew Haley. Best wishes to all of them. aperryviiie News Writer Gail Swift will join me in writing the Sperryville column. Gail is passionate about Sperryville and all things Rappahannock She lives full-time in Sperryville and is a telecommuter with her career with the Hilton Hotels, regretting each time she needs to leave for business meetings. Her husband, Judd, is an international consultant and will be here full time when the home in Alexandria is sold Gail is a member of the Economic Revitalization Committee and a volunteer for many activities. She is a familiar figure on Main Street, so just give her news if you see her It will be wonderful to have a new voice reporting on our little village. Our plan is to alternate weeks for the column and cover for each other if one of us is out of town For your convenience we have a new email address to send us your information. Contact us at sperryvillenews^gmail com 44% aDdadvBi"'1' l-... *&• ***** • *► I* '£•* - of area adults look at daily metro newsp&pcrs *V ■Vw-.A’m: * ■ > ’ * * « . ♦ use the Internet ■..■■ * , <■■;i. ■ ■ ,; >,£$£0* IffT .#• 5% '■w ■■■.46 ♦listen to radio 4..**' *■ % Read for Yourself... Community newspaper remains the broadest most wide reaching single buy for advertisers enabling you to make a footprint in the community. * Your Community. Your News. Times Community NEWS in Print. Online. Anytime. 'Source 2006 Washington DC Suburban Market Study. Conducted by Belden Associates

ahannock News ADVERTISING DEADLINES BUSINESS DIRECTORY Thurs. 12 noon ALL OTHER CLASSIFIED ADS DUE... Mon. 3 p.m. (Fit 3 p.m. proof deadline) 001 -193 REAL ESTATE 500 - 591 EMPLOYMENT 200 - 298 MERCHANDISE 600 - 685 AUTOMOTIVE 350-396 SERVICES ' 800 - 899 BUSINESS & SERVICES DIRECTORY 400 - 470 ANNOUNCEMENTS 900 - HOUSES OF WORSHIP 480-492 LEGALS AFTER AN AD IS ORDERED it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue At the nme of placing your ad it will oe read or fared Pack to you for an-, corrections to be maoe Read your ad carefully toe first time it appears in the papers if it contains an error or. you w>sf> to make changes :a r. once No adjustments wvi >• - ade on envs tnat oo nor ~ atenaity a~ect toe value O! toe acve" e-^en' All errors must be reported by 3 00 pm Monday following the date of publication ' ■ - r -.- ... Newspapers m- accept <ao«>!y x' its *a»lure *or ary cause tc ''ser+ ar. acvertise^e^t anc re$e*ves **•? ■ gr* to reject any adve* • aeemec oCiectior-acie in sjd.-c<* ■'-.atter. Df'aseo«oev o? setup irties Ummumty Newspaper a;*1 '■?* e •or tfie aua!;t> o' ad.e'"?eo p-ocufts o- services 001 Apartments Ibr cottage, $600 & 1-BR $550 on TO acs. cats only, 2 mo sec dep req. 7 mis to Culpeper ! 540)547-3281 East Main St, Luray apt. hdwd firs. WD. 3 BR. 20 mms from Sperryville. No smkg pets $550 mo 540-743-4190 FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Broadview \ve 540-347-7055 fletcherrental pmperlies.com • 2BR efficiency apt in Warrenton @ $700 No pets Owner Agent AU homes owned 4 managed hy us Old Town Wamenton Mam St. 2BR. Lg 1500 soft. 1BA. WD $1100 mo melds sewer & water 154C1347 7259 Washington. VA. lg i BR apt, fully equipped kit. stack W D resv o prkg $775 mo No pets 540-675 3670 Call a Rep Today 888-351-1660 /-\ 022 Rental*~ Houses l. ) 3BR, 2.5BA, CAC/heat, between Huntly & Flint Hill $1500 rno turn or $ 1 200 mo unfurn. (5401665-8930 Bristersburg, 3BR, 1 5BA walkout bsmt. WD No peis.smkg $ 1 2 0 0 mo <540)341-2193 * Casanova area, private & peaceful. 2 Ivl luxury home Beautiful new kit. LG 3BR 2BA, DR. FR, CAC W D provided. 2 <g decks garg. ig yd & pond $’600 mo * eie Ref & Sec Dep 540-788-4116 Charming Cottage on farm 10 mm S of Warremon 2BR ’BA LR. Kit W D provided. CAC $’000 mo - elec Re* & Sec Dep 540 788-4116 FAMILY HOME THE PLAINSWARRENTON - Sunrise Hill. Recently completely renovated small ’ countryside nome Two bed’ooms and bathrooms with full basement Between The Plains and Warrenton with a pnvate gate on Route 17 $1400 monthly Phone <540, 347-6020 or Email merryoakfarm@ nni.com nof> Rentat* ~ Houses J FARM COTTAGE 1BR. 5 mi west of Warrenton. $875 Contact Owner (540)347-5555 FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Broadview Ave 540-.M7.7055 fletcherrental pmperties.com • 2BR home avail for $750 mo Sm pets OK Owner' agent 4// homes owned managed by us Furnished, historic log caDm Kitcnet’e BA AC. no oets Washington VA. $600 mo * dec re' s & cred ck 540-675 3627 For all of your Employment Needs call the Times Community Newspapers 888-351-1660 r • — \ Public Notices V_) Department of Environmental Quality Public Notice An enforcement action has been proposed for the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority for alleged violations in Rappahannock County at the Sperryvtlle Sewage Treatment Plant. The Consent Order describes a settlement to resolve permit effluent violations at the SperryviHe Sewage Treatment Plant. A description of the proposed action is available at the DEQ office named below or online at www deq Virginia gov. Daniel Burstem will accept comments by e-mail. Darnel Burstein@deq Virginia gov, fax, 703-583-3821. or postal mail. Northern Regional Office. 13901 Crown Coud. Woodbndge. VA 22"> 93 from September f0, 2009 to October 15, 2009 (Legal Notices V___) NOTICE OF TAKING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS IN RE: ESTATE OF LLOYD W. CAMPBELL DECEASED FIDUCIARY NO CWF09-23 At fhe request o* Evelyn W Hickerson, Executor, of the Estate of Lloyd W CampDeii. Deceased, 'Fiduciary No CWF09 23) I hereby notify aH interested persons that I have fixed October 7. 2009, a! '3 00 am. as the time and my office at 3i Winchester Street. Warremon. Virginia, as the place lor taxing proof o' such debts and demands against said decedent or said decedent s estate pursuant to Virginia Code Section 64 1-171 Robed deT Lawrence. IV Assistant Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170129 o' the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15 2-2204 o' the 1950 Code o' Virginia. a$ amended notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors torTiappahannock County. Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday. October 5, 2009 at 7:00pm n the Courthouse in Washington Virginia, in order to consider the following applications RZ 09-08-01 Sheila 0 Brien Wolk, Trustee, owner of the property located at 685 Zachary Taylor Highway. Flint Hill (.345 acre, Tax Map 13, Parcel 76, Wakefield District), desires to rezone the property from VR-Village Residential to VC-Village Commercial. Uses to be restricted to retail and professional offices Rezoning allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-134 of the Rappahannock County Code. SE 09-08-02 Beverly Samuels, dba FT. Valley Grocery, owner of .641 acre located at 1455 F T. Valley Road, Sperryville (Tax Map 38, Parcel 52, zoned A-Agricultural. Piedmont District), desires a Special Exception permit to install a private, FAST High Strength Commercial, by Bio-Microbics. Inc., wastewater treatment system as there is no on-site repair area that will satisfactorily replace the existing system. Permit allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-36C. with additional standards under Code Section 170-64H, of the Rappahannock County Code. SE 09-08-03 The Playhouse Corporation, by Douglas K. Baumgardner, Of Counsel, owner ot 184 89 acres (Tax Map 41, Parcel 23, zoned A-Agricultural, Stonewall-Hawthorne District), propose to amend two conditions ot Special Exception permit 08-06-02, issued August 4, 2008 as follows: 1) Events will utilize existing structures, with such temporary structures (such as tents) as may be necessary prior to construction of permanent improvements; and 2) The number of permitted attendees shall be increased to 400 persons at a given time. Amendment allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-36H, with additional standards under Code Section 170-69E, ot the Rappahannock County Code. A copy of the foregoing applications are on tile at the Zoning Office m Washington. Virginia and are available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8.30am to 4:30pm. Said applications will be presented to the Rappaha'nnock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for su^h recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicants, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board ot Supervisors, c/o PO Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof By John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 022 Rentals - Houses * Roll-back prices * $650/mo * 2BR, 1BA. Remington Gardens J & J Real Estate 540-825-1234 Lovely & private. Fauquier estate LG 3 BR, 2BA, LR. DR. DEN.CAC. WO provided. 2 Car Garage, large yard & pond $1600mo + elec Ret & Sec Dep 540 788 4116 Lovettsville area. Refurbished farmhouse 3BR. 1BA home for rent $l200'mo. W'D provided Peaceful atmosphere. Refs 540-822-9345 or 703-727-5485. Rappahannock Co, 2BR. 1BA 4- acs. deck. CAC heat, full bsmt. no pets $925mo Roy Wheeler Realty Co 540 987-8500 Rappahannock CoCinty, 2BR cottage, bath. LR. W D porch $800 mo Refs & dep req d (540)631-4170. {5401675-3508 Rappahannock County: • Lakefront contemporary 2BR 2BA $1000 • Cottage 1 BR 1 BA Great Rm & Deck $795 • • Pets considered. Owner/broker 540-675-4901 Rappa k Co, 3BR 2.5BA 5 acs. deck. CAC heat, full bsmt. hdwd fir dryer. 2 car garg turn or unturn $1400 'mo. sm pets 540 9878427 540-675-3289 Times Community Newspapers ADS WORK Call 888-351-1660 / \ 099 Rentals — Houses V J Rapp k County • Custom 4 BR. 3-BA furnished home tucked in the woods overlooking river. FPs, decks. $2000 • 3BR. 2BA w/full bsmt. Porch, deck, garage. Lg yard. .$1250 • Custom 2BR, 2BA. Windows & decks w views. $1350 Call RRER 540-675-3843 Rapp nk Co. 4 g BR 2 5BA ig FR w' FP sep DR. t ac. garage, shed Pets n^jot Dep & rets req d $ 1250 mo t703'273-5180 033 Rentals — Lots & Acreage CHANTILLY STORAGE LOTS An sizes. 2 acres to 5 000 sq.ft ''Fenced untenced. Available now with first 30 days free C 301 848-0547 W 301 -725-0200’ 055 V_ J 1 BR w shared ba on 2nd fir, $350 mo + shared utits. includes kit. iaundry & hot tub pnv 540-270 0784 540-229-0215 066 Rentals — soared nousatg Bristow, share new home.lBR w bay window Private BA. $900 melds basic utils, dose to Omni bus slop & 66 703-400-5153 Fauquier Co. Historic home seeking singte renter interested m entrepreunerial agricultural pursuits, willing to commit 10 - 15 nrs to farm busmess Private BR & office Garden plot & workshop space $l000 mo ail utils, wifi and turn meld mo to mo lease w 2 mo dep count'yhomepiace@ gmaii com f V. ABC Licenses A J David and Joanne Hilty Trading as: Berry Hill Vineyard, LLC 466 Dearmg Road. Flint Hill, Rappahannock, Virginia 22627-0207 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT1 OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Farm Winery license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages David Hilly, Director / ~"\ Legal Notices V___) TRUSTEE S SA1 K OF 164 RIDGE DRINK Chester Gap. VA 22625 In execution of a IVed of frusi in the original principal amount ol $2RvOtxt 00. with an annual interest rate ol bh’str, troni EI.OND D Wil l NONMII \M) TXSNN If NOW 111 dated June 22. 21XU. recorded among the land records ol the Circuit Court fur the COUNTN Ol R UTAH \NN< K K as Deed B<»>k Instrument » IHKlOlPdP. the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer lor sjlc at public auction on the front steps ol the C ircuit Court building for the Counts ol Kappahantuvk lisated at 25S lias Street. Washington. Nirgmia on Septemher 24, 2<XI9 at II in) AM the propen) with improvcinenls to sen LOT 2. COM AIMING 2 00 ACRES MORI OK I ESS. AS SHONNN ON PLAT Ol SLR VEY RECORDED IN PI \l CABINET A. SLIDE 160. AMONG III! 1 AND K! CORDS OF RAPPAHANNOCK COININ'. NIK GIN1.N. AND EURTHER SlfONVN ON PI AT OF SURVEY RECORDED NS INSIKl MENT NUMBER 9S-IXXIPM. IN THE. CLERKS OFFICE Ol* I HE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA AND further described in the’ above INeed of Trust (Tax Map No 1 -61 -li THIS ■ COMMUNICATION IS F ROM N DEBT COLLECTOR TERMS OE SAI L Al l CASH A bidder s deposit of $15,000.00 or 10'* ol the sale price, whichever is lower, will he required in cash, certified or cashier s cheek Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit Additional terms to he announced at safe Loan type ( ontentional Trustee s File No 09 14 8 2 52D PROFESSIONA1 FORECLOSURE COR PORATION Ol VIRGINIA. Substitute Trustees. C/O Shapiro & Burson, I I P, 256 Clearfield Avenue. Suite 215 Virginia Beach. VA 25462 (757) 687-K777 9AW/2009. 9/I6/20CN 2665450 066 Rentals — Shared Housing Share lovely 4BR -BA home. Rapp C o wooded & private garage parking $650 mo (540)937-3300 Rentals — Townhouses V J MARSHALL. TH 2BR, 2BA. freshly painted, new carpet, W D. all appls. $1150 mo. avail. NOW ONLY minutes to I66! 571-277-6323 ATATATAT Page-Brooke Village Townhomes 1 & 2 BRs Last Month FREE with 1 Year Lease! 703-777-1948 Only those with good credit need app'y' ATATAfAT ( \ 080 RentalsOffice V J Office retail. 500 to *500 sq ft from, S495. mo. Village o> Flint Hill (540)665-8930 Old Town Warrenton 24 Ashby St •Suite 203 28 Ashby St •Suite 114, 113 & 109 26 Marshall St •Condo Contact Owner (540)347-5555 For all of your Employment needs call the Times Community Newspapers 888-351-1660 f 080 V_ Rentals Office ~\ J RT 29 - NEW BALTIMORE 1 OOO sq. office space, zoned C-1 Fronts on Route 29 between Warre n t o n and Gainesville 8 mi from I-66. $900 mo plus utils & prorata snare of RE. taxes Onr/Bkr HENLEY MGMT REALTY 540-341-4350 089 Hunting Properties "\ J Wanted Hunting Land to !ease Small duo since 1974 Call Jim a’ 540-778-3991 / 133 V_ Sales — Lots & Acreage _J 130 acres Secluded mtn hunting & fishing land bordering on 35K acs of wilderness 3 bldging sites w electricity & septic & 3 stocked ponds. S750K Call Mark @ Remax Advantage 540-448-4075 email mark @ markbattm.com CENTRAL VIRGINIA Fish. Swim. Canoe 2' wooded acs, beautiful private 70 ac lake $129 900 Easy owner financing avail 804-353-2531 www toomeyland com ORANGE CO. VA 285 acres near Wilderness RJ Toomey Real Estate. Inc 804-353-2531 www toomeyland com CLASSIFIED ADS WORK' Call Your Rep TODAY' 888-351-1660 or FAX 351-0121 f N Rentals — Houses v_'_) FAMILY HOME BETWEEN THE PLAINS AND WARRENTON Sunrise Hill Recently cpmpietely renovated small countryside’nome. Two bedrooms and bathrooms with full basement. Between The Plains and Warrenton with a private gate on Route 17 $1400 monthly. Phone (540) 347-6020 or Email merryoakfarm(o)nni.com. Real Estate for Sale V._) 1 \ Ht-'M IU 1 l\ VURKhN ION $?:>. ooo j Kri«.k ramMcr in .1 tcfnfK KKJ'KV t. r. it roi'iYi Dm Km. Step Njver kmJin w Pro.ik| t’.m.k OuTM/r 1 vJr ^a-'j^c \ tvi-cv.! purvh M. \c m ready Near Li.xj.. „ r H-spita. . 1 mi OlJ I->vmu NXarrenmn eg Marv McOnx RE/MAX Rckctkv I'tHl N>0-61)1 Of I -K00~m 2611 t XI 02i> Rental* — Office V ___J if n Great Location $850/mo 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 Histone Old Town Wan-enton Call 540-347-6020, Ive msg 135 Sales — Real Estate OFFICE SPACE $ 4 5 0 r~ o Sperryvtlle Mewiy renovated on Lee Hwy .in town Parking. Double the space, w' kitchen. SSOO mc Huge1 Real Estate III 540-675-1373 S' 180 V_ Commercial Rentals J Great Location Culpeper St. Across from Fauquier County Courthouse 3 very nice offices and a reception area with a window viewing the courthouse f 2 bath, beautitui built in bookcases Class & convenience in Histone Old 'own Warrenton. $850/ mo Cali 540-347-6020 jve msg / 188 V_ Commercial Sates __J ATATiTA? CULPEPER COUNTY Old Rt 29 frontage, 20 acs. 9K sf reta I bldg, 6K sf ware< house. 12K sf warehouse Multi zoninq S1 699,000 540-439-1551 ATAYAVAY / 220 Farm Equipment 'N J WE BUY GOOD USED FARM' EQUIPMENT We buy & sell good ‘arm tractors and implements For into can Cecil s Servce & Equipment 540-347-4230 ( ^ 224 Firewood _J AAA Firewood, ail 1 0 0 -r c a k a i seasoned ail split S I 3 0 cord 54C'-54'-4257 It took 6 YEARS to graduate Find a job m about 6 MINUTES Times Classified 888-351-1660 4 ( 232 V_ \ Garage/ Yard Sates _) American Legion Va'd $aie '*222 Ri*e*ve R d C , p a p e r v A 22701 Sept 12th a'-d 26th 'am Bnng your stuff *o soil’ or 5' --g yourself to Buy'TaiOes $10 each Vendors rreio rr e c a 540-727-8062 : - 3 ' 3-909-4991 aipost330 ® gmaii com Bealeton End of Sea son yard sale Sep: * 2 9a-2p 10667 MarshRoad 'rom 17 South '- 4 rrnie past Ubem, High School on Righr •w• o : n s Boc.Ks Household 'le^s Lots 'o' everyone Flint Hill, 138’5 C'esf Hi" Rd 9 ’2 & 13 9a-’ : g e " er a!c n 5 c ’ roowa-e cofiectities i. rrnsc loro tools pico.res .2 autos More Vard Sale Sat & Sot B 30-4 30 23' Dearmg Ro Pass P'lPti H -1 ^ Prehai turn R lop :3 •to on Respt'ie" - ' Rfl to end of road D,:me Jimmy Foste' / \ 236 Hay’straw V_J Hay -- High qualify sq & round Dales for Dorses Also oat t’e ra-v 540-93^-5 ’ o': Cnr.s Pan s240 Horses V_) 2 stall Darn tor rent with teed bay tackrm. paddock 5 acs fenced. Warrenfon Hunt iand owner >540 >351-6161 248 Lawn/Garden Equipment Stan Haworth 1 sell— Trees & ♦ Pine ♦ Spruce ♦ Shade Trees ♦ Dogwoods Shrubs ) Locally grown )Wholesale prices 6v appt only 540-347-3681 540-270-9712 ( ^ 252 Livestock V_y Alpacas- Sale- Hea'd reduction 50®.= oh an prices Month of Sept We welcome farm visits Gainesville VA Cal! • 570261-1823 ADS WORK Ca11 888-351 i860 r~ \ Rentals — Apartments V_ J Wanrenton eho 2 Bedrooma from $925 • Full Size UVD ' • Upgraded Walk-In Closets • Brand New Fitness Center • Large Dogs Welcome • Leasing Calls Taken 24/7 Max Income Restrictions Apply 2 People-549.320 4 People-561,620 HIGHLAND COMMONS 866-872-4695 KETTLER.COM 256 Miscellaneous For Sale POPCORN SALES.. When a S'O'jt knocks on vouf doof <1 is a wonderful opportunity to netp him experience excdng adventures, 'earn ctizenship. acquire good values and nave tun AND 70% of your purchase goes to support Scout.ng right here at home National Capital A'ea Council Sates thru t ’ ' 1 3 S40-A39-2428 to tind a Scout near you Purchase tor our troops with a donation of either $25 00 or $40 00 The popcorn will be shipped directly to U S troops wherever they are stationed. 273 Pets V___) Cute Puppies tor Sale a a- ti w v p u PC y C o rn. Pugs Yorkie Puggies Toy Pox & n\ore 38 Needy Rd ‘Martmsburg WV Tfu'Fr Noon-6prr Sat-SuP 1' - • pr*i 304-904 -6289 FAUQUIER SFCA LOST & FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 540-788-9000 Visit c ur homepage at www faoquterspca com e-mail f s p c a © fauquierspca.com tor a complete up' tc <3»-e i'$ting Jack Russell purs Ma es- Ferns smooth coo; is- s> -s NfKC rag A.a1 now1 Culpepef 540-905-0405 ( ' 0 294 Giveaways V__;_J Free barn outside Hitters No shots Grea* to Keep m;-e away C‘ a M Sard. 703-919-6022 FREE TO GOOD HOME Rescued '-at? and Kerens F-xed & shots '540 349-0944 Free wooden p-av ground set Set «r dit:or Must *a*e ;or* p'ete s.et and be responsible :r- teadowr and faui away 540- 34« 3074 f 5 Business Services Hamilton Lightning M. id 9ly f- ■ E f \ *> Chiktcsfc 355 Offered v Lie Family Jav «r A^iis.s vMiif- r-pen k\Xl CPR Fi-rst a>c: O- :*4<; r> w Classified Ads Work | Call 888-351-1660 j Employment Full Time Positions Available The Inn a! Little Washington, a renowned 5 Star'5 Diamond Inn located in beautiful Rappahannock County is looking tor qualified candidates to fill the following full time positions: • Housekeeper (part time including weekends, evenings) • AM Valet/Doorman w • Back Server (Dining Room experience preferred) « Host/Hostess (Dining Room experience preferred) Send resume to: Director ot 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.

Director of Development F/T position needed for small, private day school in Rappahannock County. Will implement advancement goals of, the school. Experience required. Send resumes to: WCDS P.O. Box 739 Flint Hill, VA 22627 or email bjones@wakefieldcds.org ROOFING SALESPERSON Established roofing company located in Ashburn, VA. We specialize in Residential roofing with some Commercial roofing. We are a strong leader in the roofing industry with thousands of satisfied customers. Sales positions are available in VA. MD and WV. Please submit resume to jdarvish@ johndatvish.com. BUSINESS TAX AUDITOR Business Tax Auditor position asnibble in the Office of the (ommissioncr'of the Revenue. Performs difficult professional work conducting field and desk audits with limited supervision. Analyzes business operations. ta\ returns, and other business records to ensure proper classification and assessment tor business license, business tangible personal property and other local taxes. 1’iilizcs data presided b\ state and local resources for discovery purposes. Interacts with business owners, CPAs, attomevs. aril other tax professional' to ensure local lax compliance and defend appeals Researches, interprets and applies local, 'late and ease law. rulings and opinions to administer tax programs I airly, cqiurablv and untlumih (.lathers, analyzes, and presents data. Develops and maintains detailed audit work papers and interacts with individuals at all organizational levels Plans and coordinates audit examinations Must have excellent communication, research and anaJvtical skills, knowledge ol business structures, business income taxes ihoth I ederal and Virginia), and general accounting abilities. Maintains confidential tax information Must have the ability to tour all types ot commercial facilities. Participates in professional training to remain infrw.ucd of federal, state, and local tax laws. Provides court testimony, as necessary. Bachelor s degree in business, management, or finance tans combination ot education and directly related experience tnav be considered degree equivalency > \t least two years experience in taxation or finance. Must have thorough knowledge of automated systems along with proven customer service experience. Must be1 pmticreni in Microsoft office applications I mplovment is contingent upon successful completion o! credit check, criminal background check, and driving record check Must have a valid driver ' license m Virginia or regional stale of residence (Hiring Range: $39,984 - $53,978' (•10-S255-057 v loses 9/r/:mw ' ' Visit our on-line employment center at vvww.loudoun.gov for additional information and to apply. EOE. Pretrial Officer Loudoun County s Department of Community Corrections is currently seeking qualified applicants for a full time, grant funded Pretrial Officer position to be responsible for supervising a specialized caseload of pretrial defendants as required by the magistrate, Court. Loudoun County, and DCJS standards Attends court proceedings as required. Maintains accurate automated PTCC notes and case files Performs substance abuse assessments and referrals Position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor s Degree in Criminal Justice. Sociology. Psychology or related field and a minimum of three (3) years of work related experience within the criminal justice or counseling field. Experience working with Domestic Violence offenders is preferred Must possess a valid Driver s License. Must be willing to supervise criminal defendants some of whom have a history of violence. Successful candidate must undergo a criminal background check. 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