Rappahannock News, March 21, 2001

r. 123rd Year... No. 12 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21,2001 www.timescommunity.cOrn 50 cents Rapp Briefs County Lions to distribute chestnut trees On Saturday, March 24 from 7 a.m. to noon, the Rappahannock Lions Club will again be distributing American Chestnut Trees to the public. The Lions Club will receive donations for these trees. This years tree distribution will again be located at the Rappahannock Coop. Circle your calendar now for Saturday morning, 7-12 at the Coop, the trees were gone by 10 a.m. last year. For further information or details on the Rappahannock Lions Chestnut tree project, call Sheriff Larry Sherertz at 987-3331. Historical Society quarterly meeting The Rappahannock Historical Society will hold its quarterly membership meeting and history program on Sunday, March 25 at 3 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street. The speaker will be Dr. Richard Gossweiler, professor of history at Germanna Community College. His topic will be “A Salute and Tribute to the Culpeper Minute Men.” Following the meeting, members and guests are invited to a sneak preview of the society’s recently finished building on Gay Street .A formal dedication will be held later in the spring. Forms mailed, hours extended Personal property forms have been mailed to residents of Rappahannock County. If you have not received yours and should you have a question call the Rappahannock Commissioner of Revenue, 675-3513. The Rappahannock Commissioner of Revenue Office will also begin their extended hours March 27 through May 1. The office will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local Emergency Committee to meet on March 23 The Rappahannock County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet Friday, March 23 at 10 a.m. at the Rappahannock Courthouse. All are reminded that information on emergency planning, material safety data sheets and the County Emergency Operations Plan are available at the Office of Emergency Management in the Magistrate’s Office, telephone 675-2315 or 675-3483. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Happenings in Rappahannock ■ • Wednesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse. New business items include: Gheen family apartment; renewal, Red Oak Agricultural and Forestal District; renewal, East Wakefield Agricultural and Forestal District and Draft Budget FY 2002. P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 a (540) 675-3338 '• (540) 675-3088 (fax) > ^ »! irS-hi-". * v. ti, . V-. 'rL*X ;■ Photo courtesy of Aney Massie Students at RCES are eagerly awaiting the annual Spring Book Fair set to begin March 28. The event will continue through April 3. Ready, Set, Read! Would parents encourage their children’s love of reading if they could? Of course. What’s more, they can! Scholastic Book Fairs come to Rappahannock County Elementary School Library on Wednesday, March 28 through Tuesday, April 3, to bring the best books and learning products from more than 150 publishers to readers of all ages. The fair is open to the entire community. The Book Fair features traditional children’s favorites and new works by popular authors and illustrators. Parents and teachers will find plenty which will interest them too. The fair is open daily from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. on school days. A special Family Event will be held on Monday, April 2. Hours that day will be 8:15 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hopefully that will be of help to those who cannot attend during the school day. Everyone is welcome! When you visit the fair, look for the Classroom Wish List display to see how you can help build your child’s classroom library. vF This is one goal of the Book Fair. Visitors can purchase and donate requested books for any classroom’s library. Don’t miss out on the Scholastic Book Fair March 28 through April 3. For more information, you may call Aney Massie at 987-8259. Town wastewater treatment system easing back By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock Newa Writer Nearly a year after the Washington Wastewater Committee’s proposal for a Tbwn treatment facility were soundly thrashed at a public hearing, elements of much the same proposal are returning to the Tbwn Council as information and for discussion. At the March meeting of the Washington Tbwn Council, Mayor Stew Willis presented a report prepared by the Tbwn’s wastewater consultant, Resource International, Ltd., that offers their evaluation of the Clopton-Anderson and VDOT properties for their suitability as sites for waste treatment and disposal. The report concludes that the Clopton-Anderson parcel is “considered as the primary site for the subsurface disposal portion of the system” and that the VDOT parcel “could be considered for the treatment facilities portion of the system.” “Subsurface disposal” is common- \ ly referred to as a drainfield, and “treatment facilities” is, more than likely, the recirculating sand filter system proposed by Resources International last year. An article entitled “Where Sheep Do Quietly Graze” was included for information in the meeting package, and it touts , ■i the benefits of recirculating sand filter treatment systems. ^ Town reservoir and pump house work Council member Steve Critzer reported that work on the pump house by County Water is nearing completion, and that some of the excavation work for the storage container site had been finished. He also requested and received approval for the expenditure of $200 for remote meter wiring. Mayor Willis said that he had erred “last time” by not having scheduled a public hearing before the Council considered the expenditure of $5,250 for the balance of the storage container/fireworks storage facility, but Town attorney John Bennett informed the Mayor that consideration was permissible since the issue had been placed on the agenda. The Ibwn Council' then moved and agreed to allocate the funds for the storage container and related work from the water funds. Mr. Critzer also presented a report prepared by Greeley and Hansen Engineers that provided options for the construction and site work for the new Ibwn reservoir. The three options presented were for 200,000 gallon reservoirs of differing diameters and heights, and for the site work associated with each configuration. The Council consensus qfpearedoto be for* reservoir 34 feet ip diameter and 34 feet in height, and that would cost and estimated $291,000 to construct and install. Treasurer's report In the absence of Treasurer Elaine Viguerie, Mayor Willis reported on the Town’s finances, noting consolidated assets of $594,224.19, up some $37,000 from that reported in February, and Water Works current assets of $8,245.18 through the end of the February period. Other activities ’: * Mayor Wilis reported that the Tbwn budget for FY 2001-2002 will be developed next month, and any input should be directed to Kaye Kohler. • Bill Tieckelmann and Smiggy Smith initiated work on improving the sound system by reinstalling some existing equipment for the March meeting. Shortcomings in this equipment will apparently be evaluated and improved upon. • The new time capsule plaque was received and is on display in the Ibwn Hall until its installation. • The Town Council approved the expenditure of $1104 for health insurance for the Tbwn maintenance ,*». 'v V • h t employee through the end of the fiscal year. • Mayor Willis reported that he attended the recent historic preser- 1 vation meeting in Amissville, and that he would like to initiate a walk- i ing tour of Washington, and to do “what it will take to revive the historic district.” County 15.7% growth By John Toler Rappahannock News Staff Writer The long-awaited first installment of the results of the 2000 U. S. Census have been made public, providing communities with detailed snapshots of population changes since the last census in 1990. In addition to giving local governments information for future planning, the numbers will be used by state legislators to determine new, voting districts across the state. This wealth of information — which will be added-to as further analyses are completed during the; year — is now available online at www.census.gov. For organizational purposes, the; U. S. was broken down into 3410 distinct entities, mostly by counties and independent cities. The code for Virginia is “51,” and the code used for Rappahannock County is “51117.” County profile The new census numbers reveal that: • The population of Rappahannock County has grown from 6,622 on April 1, 1990 to 7,664 on July 1, 1999. That represents an increase of 1,042 persons, or 15.7 percent over the decade. • The largest population group in Rappahannock is made up by our 25to 44-year-olds, who at 2,383 make up 31 percent of the population. Children four years old and younger total 439, or less than 6 percent, while at the other end of the spectrum, there are 1,054 residents over 65 years of age (13.7 percent). • Most of the net growth here has been in recent years. For example, census figures for the period July 1, 1998 to July 1, 1999 show that there were 65 births, 55 deaths, 311 residents gained from “domestic migration (from other places in the U.S.),” and an additional three persons from “international (outside of U.S.) migration.” This has resulted in a net gain of 335 residents in one year, or almost one-third of the growth in the decade since 1990. • In comparison with five other neighboring counties, Rappahannock, with 1,042, placed fifth in the number of new residents added since 1990 — behind Page County with 1,475, and ahead of Madison, with 678. See CENSUS, Page 4n 1 Photo courtesy of Hurt Ztnn-Oay 4-H Share the Fun The 4-H Share the Fun Talent Show wiH be held at the Rappahannock 7 County High School auditorium on Saturday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. This year's show has over 30 acts ranging from Crazy Clowns riding a unicycle | and juggling to dancing and vocal acts. The evening promises to be very j entertaining. The public is invited to this evening showcasing some of 7 Rappahannock County’s talented youth. Pictured is Celine Brass at £ rehearsal practicing her piano piece. h

RCPS News By Jan Make la Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • In the Public Schools you can always tell when Spring is close at hand simply by the increase in activities at every grade level and ,in every area. So hold on to ;your hats for this list of 'upcoming events! ! • The Primary Science ;Fair is scheduled to begin on [Wednesday, March 28 at •RCES. We still need help setting up on Tuesday after[noon, March 27. If you are [able to assist, please call Jan {Makela, Volunteer ICoordinator, at 987-8259. We [would especially like to have ‘a parent or two who posses [an artistic flair to help make [some decorations for the ■ walls and stage in advance. [Are you willing? Please call. I • The RCES Book Fair [will begin the same day as -the Science Fair, March 28, -and will run through [Tuesday, April 3. If you are (able to help on Wednesday, [Thursday, Monday or [Tuesday, (not Friday) for less ■ than two hours from 1:15[3:00 (a very small time com[mitment), please call [Librarian Aney Massie or tJan Makela at 987-8259. iMrs. Massie particularly ! needs help when the younger [children visit the Fair in the {afternoons. Please think of • helping for just one day. | "Kindergarten Registration for children who will {be entering Kindergarten in {the fall, will be held April 3• 5. If you are the parent of one ' of these children, please call RCES at 987-8259 for an [appointment today! If you [know anyone else who is the ■-parent of a rising [Kindergarten student, please [share this information with [them as well. [ • The Tri-County Band ! concert will be held on March !31 at Liberty High School in [Fauquier at 2 p.m. Selected [students from the three participating counties will practice all day on Friday, [March 30 and from 9 to 12 on Saturday. The concert that is r 1 open to the public will be the grand finale. • In the recent Bland Music Competition sponsored locally by the Rappahannock Lions Club, three RCHS students walked away with honors. Samantha Breeden placed first in the vocal division for her Italian Aria; in the instrumental division Wendy Gillis won the silver award for her piano solo, and Brian Taylor won the bronze award for his drum solo. Congratulations to all of these amazing students! • The Mid-Atlantic Band Camp at Ferrum College will take place from July 16-20, 2001. RCHS students who have attended in the past have given the experience rave reviews. (Last year’s participants came home and conducted our very own Rappahannock Band Camp for younger students in the county.) The cost of the Ferrum Camp is $240, but well worth every penny according to a number of band members. Mature rising 8th graders, as well as 9th - 12th grade students, are invited to attend. See Mrs. Lynn Fournier, Band Director, if you are interested in this opportunity, or call her at 987-8575. • RCES is happy to welcome back an old friend as part of our continuing Artist in Residence Program this year. Mrs. Margaret Halgren, an incredible watercolorist from the state of Michigan, will visit again to work with our students through the Art department from March 19 through April 6. We will try to keep you informed of her activities while she is here. • The next Middle School Incentive Party is scheduled for Friday, March 23. Parents, if your child has earned this privilege, please mark your calendars and be sure to send permission for your child to stay for this event. • On Thursday, March 15, twelve RCPS students accompanied by Mrs. Lilo Wolfe, Mrs. Maggie Pearcy, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Renewal of Red Oak Valley & East Wakefield AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County hereby give notice of their intention to hold a public hearing on Monday, April 2, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider the renewal of the Red Oak Valley & East Wakefield Agricultural and Forestal Districts. The proposed Ordinances for the Districts are available for inspection at the County Administration Office, in Washington, VA, Monday through Friday 8:30 - 4:30. The Rappahannock County Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Committee shall meet on Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider the proposed Ordinances, and to make recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall consider die matter at their regular meeting of Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at 7:30 p.m., at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. All persons interested in these matters are invited to attend and to make comment. ■ Li riease enter my new I subscription to: I I Sappahannock Neutt | Subscription Rates By _ I Rappahannock.$21 rL_1_• -.1_it p m /_ Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.°°/year Name J Address _ J City_State Zip_ * Mail NibKriptioot are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable ter. | ByyshwinHi News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 kl This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS i « mn New Address: The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock Newt, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock Newt, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. Mr. Eric Hilscher, Mrs. Kay Robertson, and Mrs. Jan Makela traveled to Charlottesville to compete in the Piedmont Regional Science Fair. The stydents who were fortunate to make it to this level represented Rappahannock County very well afiirf have made us all proud. Winners in the various categories were, in the Junior Division (6th -8 th grade): Rebecca Tupper, 2nd in Social and Computing Sciences; Allison Antony, Honorable Mention in Earth and Space Sciences, and two Special i Awards, [ A m e r i Society N a v the can of a 1 Engineers Award and the Innovation and Scientific Excellence in Environmental Science award; Tymeyer Freeman, Honorable Mention in Pollution Science; Josh Makela, 3rd Place in Ecology; Emily Hilscher, Honorable Mention in Microbiology, Medicine and Invertebrate Studies; Jenkins Dove, 2nd in Physics A: Mechanics, and a Special Ho. Other parents and relatives who traveled to Charlottesville for the event were ' Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dove and Mrs. Raye Tupper and children Chase and Natalie. • Students from Wakefield Country Day School, and their chaperone and teacher Mrs. Aney Hoehn, traveled with us, and came home with their share of awards as well. • If Virginia history interests you, the JamestownYorktown Foundation will visit RCES to present a program to first and second grade students on Tuesday, April 3. If you would like to attend, please call the RCES at 987-8259, so that we will be expecting you. The public is always invited to attend presentations at either of our schools. We just ask for prior notification, if possible. • Volunteer Recognition Week is scheduled for April 22-28, but each year I have the overwhelming feeling that this one week is not enough. We, as a county should be saying thank you all year long. A movement is beginning, thanks to the help of many of you, to have Rappahannock County designated the “Volunteer Capital of Virginia”. Many locales have signs as you enter the town or county limits that k announce that they are L the “Canoe Capital of A Virginia”, or the “Poultry ■ Capital of Virginia”, or ® the “Peanut Capital of W Virginia” and so on. f There is evidence that our very small county may very well have a larger percentage of volunteerism than any place else in the state. Many of our organizations would not exist were it not for our incredibly generous county volunteers. The money our county saves thanks to volunteerism is immeasurable. If you are grateful that we have so many dedicated volunteers in our midst, and you would like to help recognize them in this way, please call. • Volunteer Parent Kevin Nealon is often found donat ing his technology expertise to the RCES Gifted/Talented and Art Departments and the RCHS Graphic Arts class. He is incredibly generous with his time and talents, and we are all very grateful to him. • Many thanks to Mr. Mort Bragg of Amissville for arranging a donation from his business in Chantilly of eight fully functioning Pentium 133 computers for use at RCES. It is wonderful when donations of this kind are made to our public schools. • . We are, however, still looking for donations of Super VGA monitors that can be used with these computers. If you have one that you can offer to our schools, please call Holly Pendleton, Information Specialist, at 987-8575 or Jan Makela at 987-8259. We would like to get these computers into classrooms as soon as possible. • Please note: The makeup days for the last two snow days have been announced. June 14 and 15 are now school days, with an 11 a.m. early release on June 15 rather that on June 13 as was earlier reported. Please adjust your calendars. • If you happened to miss the meeting on International Baccalaureate at RCHS on Friday evening, please leave a message for Mrs. Mary Anne Biggs at the School Board Office (987-8773) and she will be happy to call you back or send you information. • Have a wonderful week! WCDS happenings By Ginny Leser Rappahannock News Writer • Fauquier Springs Country Club in Warrenton was the site of the Wakefield Country Day School Auction 2001 Saturday night. Amid festive green St. Patrick’s Day decorations were tables lined with beautiful works of art, delicate hand-made suits, children’s’s playthings, and stunning coffee table books donated by Embassies from around the world. The large crowd who attended spent the first part of the evening milling through the rooms filled with treasures, marking bid sheets for the Silent Auction, and nibbling appetizers. The sound of the gong announced the end of the Silent Auction and the beginning of a hearty, beautifully presented dinner prepared by the staff of Fauquier Springs Country Club. At 9 p.m., the Live Auction began, with Dr. Jim Dale, a waKeneia parent, as ^ Master of Ceremonies. With authentic Irish music presented by the Eggers family, and the soft lilting voices of the Wakefield Singers, com ** _./> All phases of Olltdoor care fo your spring * cleanup! • • 540-675-2530 540-229-3032 Firewood • To Fertilizing . ••• «•■... ■ PIANO FESTIVAL SALE Pianos used at the Northern Virginia Music Teachers Piano Festival at Oakton High School are on sale this weekend. 33 quality pianos have been drastically reduced. Famous brands such as Charles Walter, Schlmmel, Kemble and Petrof were used at the festival. Other brands on sale are Bosendorfer, Fazioli, Estonia, Kawai and Weber. AH pianos come with manufacturers warranty Over 200 Quality Pianos at Affordable Prices Monday-Saturday 10-6 Sunday 12-5 Extended hours by appointment S&1 s0f' sH*' gfifi prised of Michelle and Nicole ] Fegeas, Allison and Katherine < Russo, Marissa Sullivan, ] Taylor and Caitlin ] Hammelman, the mood < was set. i Auctioneer Jimmy ] Eustace kept the i crowd on their toes, i and the bidding < became fierce at times. At the end of 1 the night, satisfied ] guests left holding ] tightly to their hard 3 won prizes. Many thanks 1 go out to Mrs. Kathie Russo ] and her committee of volun- i teers. It was a wonderful < evening! ] • Thursday, March 15, < WCDS students traveled to i the Piedmont Regional Science i Fair. Alec Toth, Whitney ] Matthews, Hetal Mehta, barter Bruce, Michelle Fegeas, 'Jell Mann, and Melody Arnold jarticipated and won at the snd of the day of total of 14 iwards. Two students, Hetal Mehta and Nell Mann, will be ihowing their winning projects it the National Science Fair :ompetition. • Students at WCDS will >e participating in the Destination Imagination com>etition in Stephens City, March 24. Families and riends of Destination magination team members ire welcome to attend the :ompetition, held at Sherando digh School, as well as any>ne in the community who ippreciates creativity. For nore information, call Pattie tewer at 341-4967. PermaTreal PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 829-0000 Transportation Service Routes to St. Luke's Lutheran School are being considered for the 2001-2002 school year. • Rt. 3 to Lake of the Woods, Intersection of Rt. 20 & Rt. 3, Stevensburg • Rt. 229 to Clevenger's Comer, South Wales, Rixeyville • Rt. 15 to Orange, Woodberry, Midway • Rt. 29 to Madison, Brightwood, Reva Market & Merrimac Please call 825-8890 for more information! 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Lions events scheduled By Bob Scott Rappahannock News Writer The true life story of Helen Keller’s miraculous achievements was well known when I was a school boy. Our parents were her contemporaries and Helen Keller was alive and telling her story in person to audiences of all ages in America and in many countries of the world. Helen Keller’s inspiring story of overcoming deafness and blindness caused by scarlet fever as a child, so memorably dramatized in the movie and play, “The Miracle Worker”, still inspires millions to overcome physical handicaps. When the concept of Lionism was just beginning, Helen Keller challenged the small group of Lion Founders to become “Knights of the Blind”. That mission is still alive and well in thousands of Lions Clubs in scores of countries. Most of you know, especially the parents of our county school students, that the Rappahannock Lions schedule eye and ear examinations for all children from kindergarten through 12 grade each year. Our Lions think it’s the most important service we contribute to the youth and the future of our community. For many years, Lion Bob Anderson has served as the chairman of this program, arranging for the Lions Eye/Ear van to be scheduled, coordinating with the schools and supported very well by Lion wife Roberta and a team of volunteer Lion technicians. This year the Eye/Ear van will serve the elementary school for three days in March: Wednesday, March 21 and Thursday and Friday, March 22 and 23. The high school students will be given eye/ear examinations on Monday, March 26 and Tuesday, March 27. Your support and generosity has permitted our Lions Club to contribute to the operation and upkeep of the eye/ear vans and the many other programs that help the community. The support of sports programs and approved facilities, the annual Bland music cash prizes, scholarships to individuals and 4-H sponsored events among others. One hundred percent of your individual and organizational contributions to our programs is returned to fund carefully identified needs of our county’s families and neighbors. So, each year we hold some fund raising activities. One of the most important to our program budget is the annual Lion Auction, always held at the Washington Volunteer Fire Hall. This year’s date is Saturday, May 12. There will be further reminders flyers, posters, ads in the news and many Lions roaring about it. Once again our favorite auctioneer, Bill Payne, will entertain, stimulate and sell almost anything, for whatever you are willing to bid for and ready to carry home. You’ll think you got a bargain and the whole community will profit from your contributions and your attendance at the annual Lion Auction. Please, take an inventory of your basements, bams and attics and give us whatever you know you no longer need or are tired of looking at or have forgotten where you got it or why you’ve kept it so long. The Rappahannock Lions will make good use of it. We’ll give you a tax deduction receipt, always good at the IRS. Your local Lions must have been doing something right. We are one of the few clubs in Virginia that hasn’t been losing members. We’ve gained. Our two most recent inductees were both born, raised and schooled in Rappahannock County. On March 8 at our regular meeting we welcomed new Lion Cubs, Lion C.E. “Skip” Giles and Lion Dr. Walter B. Kilby. Lion Bob Darby “swore” them in, pinned them and handed them their yellow Lion hats. Welcome aboard! Kids’ song album progresses By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer At a recent meeting of kids’ song album project participants and enthusiasts, project developer Paul Reisler provided an update on the progress of the album now entitled “Tidal Wave of Song.” He reported that eleven of the twenty songs have now •been recorded by the production team of Steve Van Dam and Smiggy Smith, and the balance should be completed ■by the end of March. The results are incredible, Paul said, and he was looking forward to a CD in hand by sometime this May. The production aspect of ■the project has been possible as a result of the support of Rappahannock artists and producers, and contributions from individuals and organizations including the Headwaters Foundation and John Kiser’s Greve Foundation. One objective is to produce the album out of contributed funds and labor, , leaving CD duplication as the ’ only charge against sales income and thus providing substantial unit profits to be used for additional communiWorld’s First Disposable Hearing Aid Yes, disposable, just like the contact lenses. Call. Find out more. Songbird Disputable Hearing Aid Fauquier Hearing Services 540-341-7112 R.H. Ballard Fine Art & Rugs ORIGINAL LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL ART ORIENTAL RUGS TAKE ART & RUGS HOME ON APPROVAL We buy, sell, trade, clean, appraise and repair handmade rugs. 307 Main St., P.O. Box 412 Washington, VA 22747 540-675-1411 Open: Thurs. - Mon., 10-6 Visit our Website: www.RHBarts.com ty good works. Contributions to date have covered all but about $5,000 of that required, and additional contributions would be gratefully accepted (call 987-3164). Micah Solomon of Oasis CD Duplicating of Flint Hill has promised to help optimize the profit potential of “Tidal Wave of Song” by charging well under market for the reproduction of the CD. Though the CD may be available as early as May of this year, Paul suggested that a formal release in the fall, accompanied by a CD release concert, would be ideal, and plans are being developed for a major Rappahannock event in celebration of this community-developed album. Paul also asked for suggestions for the community use of album profits and said that music was a natural area for the focus. One suggestion was forwarded at the meeting—that being to use any profits to create a Rappahannock youth choir which could then tour in the region and perhaps create opportunity for even more local music development. Paul spoke too of the national possibilities of both the kids songwriting project and album sales. He said that there is broad interest in the approach that he used to teach songwriting to Rappahannock County school children and organizations including the Leonard Bernstein Foundation, the Grammies, and the Nobel Peace Laureates Decades Project have inquired about the project and its potential in other areas of the country and the world. “Tidal Wave of Song” and the whole kids songwriting project look to be on the move. For additional information or to contribute to this community effort call Paul Reisler at the Ki Theatre (987-3164) or send an e-mail to Voices@kitheatre.com. Goat Hill Farm OPENING APRIL FOOLS DAY, AS USUAL All the great herbs, perennials and fine plants you have come to expect at the same prices despite high energy and plastic costs. I am also looking for a part time, flex time helper for the greenhouse, herb and flowed gardens. Open Fridays 1 to 6 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. E mail: oldgoat@goathilUarm.com 365 Tiger Valley Rd. • Washington, VA • 540-675-3982 Rappahonnock River Strategy workgroups plan meeting By Martin Johnson Rappahannock News Writer In August 2000 the Third Conference and Summit on the Rappahannock Basin was held in Fredericksburg for the purpose of enhancing and implementing strategies to revitalize the Rappahannock River by focusing on responsible stewardship of the land and water of the river’s tributaries. The conference identified four areas on which to focus efforts to realize the tributary strategy: agricultural issues, urban issues, public relations and outreach, and sustainable growth. Workgroups set up to develop approaches in each area first met in Fredericksburg on Feb. 13 and 14 this year. There was a great deal of common ground among the groups. All agreed on the need to maintain, and in many cases, improve water quality. The importance of education was a common topic, as was the necessity of securing adequate funding. Water quality has an immediate impact on those living on the land, and the importance of involving those people in the process of resource conservation was clear to all participants. Agricultural land use, for livestock or crops, can be managed in ways that protect the watershed and increase land value in the process. While cost-share programs have encouraged better practices on farms, whole-farm approaches to both the commercial and conservation aspects of agriculture are more efficient and cost effective in the long run. The same is true of suburban and urban land use. Preserving or establishing trees along streams and rivers not only protects and improves water quality, but also improves the quality of life. Development planning should consider the needs of the community and the value of the land in years to come. One concern raised by the workgroup on urban issues was the inconsistency in ordinances from county to county. Lack of enforcement was also a concern. The Rappahannock watershed will continue to develop and grow in the years to come, and the need to anticipate changes that will affect water quality is clear. Growth can occur in a manner that does not diminish the quality of land and water. For this to happen, increased awareness and participation in resource con-' servation issues at the local 1 level are required. Reaching people through ' education and making information available is vital. * This can best be done by relating water quality to the ; issues that concern people in ' their daily lives. Involving’ more stakeholders in the process was identified as crucial to the success of any strategy to improve water quality in 1 the Rappahannock Basin. The workgroups will meet again this month. The discussions are open to the public, and anyone interested in the future of the Rappahannock River Basin is encouraged to attend. The Urban Issues Committee will meet at John’s Family Restaurant at , 10 a.m. on March 23. The t Agricultural Issues Committee will meet at theCulpeper Library at 1 p.m. on March 23. The Public Relations and Outreach Committee meets in the Fredericksburg RADCO office at 10 a.m. on-; March 27. The Sustainable' Growth Committee will meet in the Fredericksburg RADCO office at 1 p.m. on March 27. For more information call The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation ‘ District office at 825-8591. ' Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Calf 675*3338. 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Print show at gallery until April 1 By Diana Bird Rappahannock News Writer The “One/OfT print making group’s show of 24 pictures at the Middle Street Gallery for March includes works by 21 artists whose products display the great variety of styles and techniques that can be gathered under the rubric “print." Among the group, abstract designs or nearly abstract ones constitute about half of the images shown. Many of them are colorful. One of the largest is an untitled monotype by Janet Dover, a triptych horizontally arranged. The predominant color is a coppery orange with designs of lavender, green, purple, blue, yellow and pink. A first look is reminiscent of Odilon Redon. While this is a pleasant picture, it suggested nothing to me beyond a puzzle of color combinations. An assertive, challenging picture is Philip Wetton’s “Clovia.” The title suggests a woman’s name, but may have a meaning unknown to me. It is a screen print and collage; black or dark brown lines separate the surface into three colored areas, blue, plum and amber/orange, with different and mysteriously textured sur faces of colored fields. The full impact of this picture, like most of the others, requires close examination to apprehend the textural differences of the colored areas. While I did not find many of the pictures engaging, I must say that after studying the works in this exhibition, they have remained distinctly in my mind. Don Earley’s “Man of Reason,” a drypoint, is one of the most naturalistic. It is a sensitively drawn negroid face, with long hair and a beard, shown at an angle. The figure holds a pen and suggests an oriental monk or hermit. One imagines it is a portrait. “Angry Monkeys” is called “Unique impression linocut with hand coloring in arts and crafts frame,” by Mary Holland. It shows four brown to black, standing, schematic monkeys holding what look like breadfruit, perhaps ready to throw them. A background of flowers and foliage in green, pink, red and chartreuse is quite a contrast to the severe expressions on the monkey’s faces. Why are they so angry? Another schematic image is a linocut by Joan Gaustat entitled “Walkin.” A humanoid, frisky, black and white figure made of a variety of energetic lines is amusing but a little sinister, with large staring eyes. Is it supposed to be a baby? One of the most forceful images is Nancy David’s linocut,”Who You?” Two mythical animals in black and white confront one another in a mythical landscape, perhaps on snow, They are both humorous and lugubrious, but one doesn’t expect them to fight. Only the fore quarters and heads of the beasts are drawn. Are these creatures symbolic of the unaccountable strangeness of our overwhelming technological society? The finesse of the artist in making this picture is remarkable. There are so many pictures in this exhibition that the back room of the gallery, usually reserved for samples of members’ works, has also been used to hang them. Only one gallery member, Tucker Hill, is represented. His monotype, “Rt. 643 Madison County, Va. Jan. 30, 2001, 5:13 p.m., 28 degrees” is one of the pleasantest to look at, an usual back-lighted image of the sun setting behind a tree, that conveys a cheerfulness that many of the other pictures lack. Warren Memorial Hospital Valley ItaalthSystem Welcomes Patricia A. Daly, M.D. Internal Medicine & Endocrinology Joining the practice of Front Royal Internal Medicine Associates 315 West 10th Street • Front Royal, VA The 5th Annual Spring Craftsmen s Classic™ rArts & Crafts Festival March 23, 24 & 25 Friday 10 - 6 • Saturday 10 - 6 • Sunday 10-5 A Unique Mix Of TVaditional & Contemporary Works Something for Every Taste and Budget Celebrate National Craft Month with More than 350 Fine Artists & Craftspeople From 32 States flAjw. Capital Expo Ctr. Chantilly, VA • Fairfax Co. Rt. 28 & Willard Rd • 6 miles south of Dulles Airport For directions call 703-802-0066 Come See Why We Are The Winner of ****** More Than 50 "Top 200 Awards " I Watch Working Artisans In The Demonstration Village _ g P\\\ Indoors > Free Parking S Same Day Free Return ■ Strollers Not Recommended I ©2001GEI. For More Info.: Adult $5.50 Child (6-12)$! A I Call Toll Free 1-888-96-CRAFTjg It is good of the gallery to mount this exhibition because it gives us a chance to compare our gallery members’ works with those of people we don’t know. The prices range from $175 to $1,500 and so far few have found buyers. The most expensive, called “Double Trouble,” a monoprint with colored pencil by Laura Pharis, is a fairly large picture of two “life sized” violins, each with a bow lying beside it. They are portraits of beloved instruments, one with a note “J.B. Vuillaume, 1838” and the other “Giuseppe Guamerious, 1715.” The bodies of the instruments are lightly colored with few decorations on them. I think this picture would appeal primarily to a musician since the 1715 instrument is by a famous early maker of violins. The Vuilliaume 1838, made more than a 100 years later, is similar - the design and character of violins have changed little with time. Because so much of what one sees in a work of art depends on what one brings to it, it would be difficult to judge intelligently the value and accomplishment of each exhibit in this show. I am made especially aware that since only one example of each artist (with a few exceptions) is on display, I have a hard time imagining what other works would look like. The artists here have only one throw of the dice. Take the opportunity to see what is going on outside our gallery members’ immediate circles. Miss Rappahannock Pageant scheduled The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad’s annual Miss Rappahannock Pageant will be held on April 28 at 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School auditorium. Registration will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24 with rehearsal beginning at 6:30 p.m. This is a major fund raising activity for the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad. The pageant is open to all single female residents of Rappahannock, ages 0-19, in the following categories: Baby Miss Rappahannock (0 to 24 months); Tiny Tbt Miss Rappahannock, ages two to four; Wee Miss Rappahannock, ages five to seven; Little Miss Rappahannock, ages 8 to 11; Junior Miss Rappahannock, ages 12 to 15 and Little Mister, ages two to six; Sisters, ages 2-19 and Miss Rappahannock 2001, ages 16-19. There will also be a mother/daughter category. All judges will be nonresidents of Rappahannock County. Judge’s decisions are final. In each age group, an extra category is available allowing participation through photographs with an additional $10 entry fee. The Miss/Mr. Photogenic category requires only a photograph to be submitted at rehearsal. Entries will be taken at ......1 TINY TOT: Tymbor Lee won photogenic in the Tiny Tot Miss Rappahannock category in April 2000. rehearsal. Contestants are responsible for getting their own sponsor. The fee is $25 and must be paid at the rehearsal along with an entry form. Late entries will not be accepted. Parent’s signatures are required on all entries. The award for Miss Rappahannock 2001 will be a cash prize of $100; a dozen of roses and a dinner for two at a local restaurant. A tiara, sash, and trophy will be given to all first place winners, with first and second runner up receiving a trophy. For additional information call Debbie Fantaci at 987-3354. 4-H Shooting Sports Club forming By Hazel Zinn-Day 4-H Program Support Technician, Senior The Rappahannock County 4-H Programs announce the formation of “The Rappahannock 4-H Shooting Sports Club”. The club’s motto will be “Aim True for Life”. This club is for interested youth from the ages of 9-18 years of age. The first organizational meeting will be held at the Rappahannock County Extension Office, Wednesday, April 18 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. under the 4-H Adult Leadership of Stanley Dye. Mr. Dye has completed the 4-H Shooting Sports certification. He also brings many years of experience and knowledge to the 4-H Shooting Sports program. The 4-H Shooting Sports program will be a formal training including safety, marksmanship, competition shooting, fun shooting, hunting practices and hunter safety. If you are interested, please call the Extension Office to sign up. 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Race time Photos courtesy of Jean Lillard The 23rd annual Fodderstack 10KM Classic race will be held on Saturday, April 21 beginning at 10 am The event is organized by the Rappahannock Recreational Facilities Authority and sponsored by The Inn. The race begins in Flint Hill on Route 522 at The Warehouse and ends at the courthouse in Washington, via the Fodderstack Road. Preregistration is $18 by mail postmarked no later than April 14. There is also a family rate available, $15 per family member if preregistered together and by deadline. Post registration is $20, no later than 9:30 on the morning of the race. For additional information call 675-7171 or pickup a race pre-registration form at the Rappahannock County Administrator’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. These photos are from previous years and should inspire the young and old to participate. Student/Athlete Spotlight • Name: Wendy Gillis • Sports: Soccer • Class in school: Junior • Favorite subject in school: AP Art with Ms. Marshall • Most memorable high school sports moment: This year I went out for soccer and I can’t believe how much fun I’m having. I think that I want to try and be a goalie. • Favorite food: Cantaloupe • Favorite book: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Jane Smyth • Favorite TV show: None -1 don’t watch TV • Favorite movie: Gone in 60 Seconds • Favorite music: Everything but country • Graduation ambition: When I graduate I am going to college. I’m not sure where but I want to major in Art - graphic designs or landscape architecture. • What I like most about RCHS: I like the people - it’s like a big family. • Daughter of: David and Gracie Gillis of Scrabble • Brothers and sisters: Thomas age 12 years, Ben Wendy Gillis age 4 years., and sister, Jami age 18 years Old Rag Mountain Pony Club brings home several ribbons By Sherry Hamill-Huff Rappahannock News Writer On Saturday, Feb. 24 the Old Rag Mountain Club competed with over 200 other pony clubbers in the regional Know Down, a theoretical and practical test of things equine, held at the Hill •School in Middleburg. The club fielded two junior D teams of four members each, both of which learned blue ribbons. Five other members joined members from other Iclubs on “scramble” teams land brought home two seconds and a third place. 1 The first junior D team consisted of Allison Russo, Caroline Massie, Laura Massie and Brooke Hatcher, while Emma Boderry, Abigail Smith, Katherine Russo and Christina Naramore made up the second. Anna Fisher and Brenna Jewell were on a senior D scramble team, Emma Smith and Hannah Morgan in a junior C foursome and Halley Morgan on a senior team. They all had to do an individual written test and team and individual oral exams. Stations covered a wide range of topics including feeds and feeding, fox hunting, tack and equipment, tetrathalon rules, poisonous plants and trailering. Many parents joined their daughters for this day long event which unfortunately involved a lot of just hanging around and waiting. Despite this, the girls all had a great time and felt Abigail Gille and Jane Naramore had prepared them well. The ribbons will actually be presented at Beaumont Farm on April 1. For further information about the Pony Club please call Jane Naramore at 9375367. Boy Scout Troop 36 winter news By Debbie Massie Rappahannock News Writer \ Boy Scout Troop 36 in ■Washington has been very active this winter. Activities ihave included a Camporee *in Berryville in October, iwhere the Boy Scouts worked on four Merit Badges (Fingerprinting, [Law, Traffic Safety and Crime). u In November they went i i Steeplechasing This Week \ • What: 60th annual Piedmont Foxhounds » Point-to-Point. | • When: Saturday, March * 24. Post time 1 p.m. for ' ,'the first of seven races. * • Where: Salem course, Upperville. Located on * north side of U.S. Route 50 2 miles east of town. • Details: (540) 687-6399. backpacking on the Appalachian Trail from Swift Run Gap to Camp Hoover. The troop traveled to Antietam Battlefield in December for the Luminary Lighting for the 23,000 soldiers killed in the Civil War. In January, they took an exciting trip to Norfolk and toured the submarine USS, Minneapolis/St. Paul and the aircraft carrier, the USS r Eisenhower. In February, they attended a Camporee at Luray Caverns, where two Boy Scouts repeled 75 feet into the caverns. A camp out at Wakefield Manor in Huntly is planned in March. On Feb. 26, a Court of Honors was held, with many Boy Scouts receiving Merit Badges. Got bored kids? Visit our web site at www.timespapers.com for local events. SOPHOMORE D.J. Frye throws the discus at track scrimmage. This week in sports By Jon Smythe Athletic Director It’s finally here — Spring Sports and the excitement of outside athletic competition. All four teams — baseball, softball, soccer and track — have traveled somewhere these last 10 days to participate in a pre-season scrimmage. This week represents the opening season for baseball, softball and girls’ soccer. The most activity seems to be coming from the only sport that doesn’t have a place to compete and that’s the track team. Track New Head Coach, only .to the youngsters, Ms. Ann Spieker is back at the request of the Athletic Director. According to Mr. Smythe, “Without a track coach, and that’s where we were several months ago, there would be many kids that would have no opportunity to experience interscholastic athletic competition. When I asked Ann to help us out, I was hoping for some part-time assistance in keeping our track program alive. But in her typical, high-energy and enthusiastic manner, she has stepped up ‘Big Time’ and taken over the whole program. Assisted by newcomer, Mr. Allen Comer, they have energized the track program to a level I don’t think it’s seen since Ann left coaching here back in 1986. I am so proud to have her back on our team. The way she works with these kids, you can only be grateful that we have her with us. She’s a special person.” Ms. Spieker has a Master’s Degree in PE and Health with special courses taken in Athletic Training. She coached and taught here at RCHS for 16 years. During that time, she started the first girls’ track and field team. That team, along with community supporters, cleared and leveled the ground that today is our current soccer field and 400meter training track. This area was known as “Aldrich Field.” Since leaving the coaching ranks. Ms. Spieker has become a career firefighter and is now a lieutenant paramedic for Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. In addition, she serves the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company as Assistant Chief and Treasurer. Talking with her about the upcoming season, Coach Spieker said, “The track team has three talented, experienced returning lettermen — senior shot and discus man, BJ Christian, junior distance runner, Phillip Thomas, and sophomore sprinter Zach Bridgeman. They will need to provide the leadership to show a very large, young and inexperienced team the ‘ins and outs’ of track competition. Many young athletes or those new to track will be learning skills and tech-, niques this year that hopefully will allow them to place in the competitive meets. Based on our present experience level, I would anticipate a slow start with much progress as the season goes along. The eighth graders are also practicing with the team and may be allowed to participate in meets. However, their performance will not count towards team scoring. We hope to get several "cross-over" athletes out periodically to tap some fine young talent that is involved in other sports. The reality of making this happens does get difficult and we ll have to see how it plays out. Overall my goal this year is to help this group of athletes become competitive and give them an opportunity to find that track may offer them a place in sports during their high school years.” As of this article, there are 48 boys and girls participating in track practices in preparation for the first meets. On Monday, March 26 the team will travel to Luray for a dual-meet at the Bulldogs’ track starting at 4 p.m. More on the track team in next weeks’ paper. Soccer Head Coach Carl Gray and his assistants, Mark Ramey (boys) and Pud Meyer <girls*, have selected 40 boys and girls to represent the RCHS Panther soccer program this year. The boys team has scrimmaged the Culpeper High School Varsity once and will try and get another scrimmage with them later. The girls' team played Highland School on Tuesday, March 20th at Home i results too late for this edition). Both teams will see more nonDistrict action before their Bull Run District opener on April 3at Manassas Park. Baseball Head Coach Donn Hackney and his Junior Varsity Coach, Mike Tupper have also finalized their team rosters for the 2001 season. The varsity has completed two scrimmages this spring — one with the Blue Ridge Academy and the other with Randolph Macon. NonDistrict play begins this week with games against traditional rivals Page County and Lurav High Schools. The first Bull Run District game will pit the Panthers against a talented George Mason squad on Friday, March 23 at home (the new home fields are located behind the elementary school t. Softball Head Coach Jon Smythe, and his assistant coach, Sherron Boddie, together with Junior Varsity Coach Richie Burke have settled on a young squad to represent RCHS in the 2001 season. The Varsity has played one scrimmage to date. The two teams have two non-District games this week, before the Varsity travels to Carlisle, Pennsylvania for a doubleheader against the girls’ softball team from Carlisle High School. The first Bull Run District contest will be Tuesday, April 3 against the reigning State Champion Manassas Park Cougars. Upcoming athletic events Oat, S -■ March 21 March 21 March 21 March 21 March 23 March 23 March 24 March 24 March 26 March 28 March 29 March 30 March 30 March 30 March 30 Home Away Home Away Home ' . Away • ~ Away Away Away Away Away p. Away Home Away Home Event Varsity Baseball vs Luray J.V. Baseball 9 Luray Varsity Softball vs Luray J.V. Softball 0 Luray Varsity Baseball vs George ' Mason High School J.V. Baseball § George • ’•■V Mason HS Varsity Softball 9 Carlisle HS Double Header 9 Carlisle, Pa Forensics State Tournament Track @ Luray (Dual Meet) Track 0 Strasburg Boys Soccer 9 Stonewall v Jackson HS (Quicksburg) \ Varsity Baseball 9 Luray J.V. Baseball vs Luray Varsity Softball 9 Luray J.V. Softball vs Luray vi' Tim* 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. ‘ * 12 p.m. rvVVV-'^ f • t A TBO 4 p.m. (Dual Meet) 4 p.m. 5 p.m. , ' \ •' ';|r> ;• 4|UR. «4- 4 p.m. :;r*' T 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 3*u

-Eappaljannocfe J&etos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNewsetimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2001 Our View Good medicine Free clinic run by volunteers deserves our support A few years ago, members of our community concerned about their neighbors who could not afford expensive health care insurance policies began working with their friends in Fauquier County, and with support from many sources, established the Fauquier Free Clinic (FFC) in 1993. Since that time, free medical and dental care has been available to qualified Rappahannock County residents who could make the Thursday night trip to the clinic in Warrenton. Of the 1,621 patient visits to the clinic last year, a significant number came from our county. Wishing to extend their services to their patients here, the FFC opened their Rappahannock Office in Washington in January. Philip Strange — who for years served as on the FFC advisory board — recruited the medical people, while Jean Lillard and Jennifer Matthews were very involved in bringing the office here. Support from the county came in the form of allowing the use of the Rappahannock County Health Department facility for the clinic, and a grant of $3,000 to help with expenses. Currently, the Rappahannock Office of the FFC operates on the first and third Wednesday of each month, , seeing an average of eight patients each evening. , Medical services are provided by Dr. Jerry Martin, Dr. John Evans and Dr. Brooke Miller and his wife Anne, a nurse practitioner. According to FFC Executive Director Rob Marino, “There has been no problem finding local volunteers to provide administrative and nursing support.” The Rappahannock Office of the Fauquier Free Clinic provides a critical service for our community, and deserves our full support. Rappahannock Today Photo courtesy of American Angus Association The Virginia Angus Association recognized Bob and Roberta Anderson of Woodville as the 2000 Seed Stock Producer-of-the-Year at the 2001 Virginia Angus Association banquet held Feb. 9 at Staunton. Pictured from left includes Mark Duffel, Bob and Roberta Anderson. Letters Promote a healthy democracy I very rarely voice my ideas in such a public forum, but the recent barrage of letters regarding the recent national election has tempted me to put my two cents in. I wish to suggest the following two points be considered in this discussion: 1. The election problems in Florida, and probably in all states upon closer inspection, should be considered a wake-up call. Ignoring this disenfranchisement of voters will result in problems down the line. Aren’t we citizens just turning up the radio to deny the strange sounds emitting from under the hood? 2. We must remember that this is a democracy with multiple points of view and just as many political parties. This is not a team sport where fans go to arenas and try to shout down the oppos ing team. A healthy democracy is an open forum of varied thoughts and views with the majority guiding the way. The majority rules at the pleasure of the citizenry. A healthy and thriving democracy respects the rights of the citizens with opposing views and promotes lively discussion and debate on the issues. Name-calling and bitterness works at tearing down our precious democracy and calcifies the opposing sides. Nothing is accomplished and the foundations of our democracy are threatened. One side is not always right or wrong, the other side is not always corrupt or petty. Remember the past when people of different views were accused of being “red” and were blacklisted from making a living. Remember when freedom marchers were attacked with fire hoses. Remember when cars had bumper stickers stating “love it or leave it”. We are all privileged to be Americans, we should all grow up and start working together to better our communities and country. Our democracy is not a football game, we do not want one team to trounce the other. America’s citizen voices must be heard and compromise made for the betterment of our country. Stop the feuding and find common ground. A final note to the selection of the Rappahannock News Citizen-of-the-Week. I am truly amazed at the unending list of employees of the county sheriff’s office. May I suggest that other types of citizens be honored? Other county employees should have fair coverage. Schoolteachers would be an appropriate category. The paper should honor our citizen volunteers who provide unpaid and essential services to our community. Fire fighters and rescue squad personnel are one group to consider. They spend many hours in training and answering our calls for assistance, we need to support their efforts. Michelene Hostetter Castleton Editor’s note: Other citizens will be recognized. We have completed the Sheriff’s Office personnel that were willing to be used. These citizens come from all different walks of life, places in the community and we found all of them going well beyond their call of paid duty. We welcome suggestions for citizens and will use as space permits. Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO March 23,1961 The Merrill Motor Company has given to the schools of Rappahannock, a most interesting map showing the battlefields and historic shrines, 1861-1865. The map is about 40 by 20 inches and contains much educational material concerning that period. The map, which was given the Rappahannock High School Library, according to Mrs. Jean B. Moffett, Librarian, has attracted much attention from students, and has been very help■ ful. One of the maps is also in the Educational Building of the Washington Baptist Church. a Weaver’s in Front Royal was advertising a real sign of spring ... a * Silk costume suit for only $25 which included a solid skirt with a * polka dot bodice and cummerbund and the bolero type jacket has * bell sleeves and is available in navy and black. ft £ One of the projects this year of the Student Cooperative ' Association of Rappahannock, of which every child in grades five * through seven is a member, was an essay contest. I The topic for the seventh grade was “My Responsibility Tb My * Country. The sixth grade chose “What America Means To Me.” * and the fifth grade wrote about “Symbols of Democracy.” ^20 YEARS AGO : March 19,1981 0 * A * The Wizard of Oz will be presented by the senior class of l Rappahannock County School March 20 and 21 in the school ; auditorium. Cast members under the direction of Don Bomberger i include Judith Bloomer, Belinda Burke, Donna Gore, Lou Ellen 1 Thornhill, Rhonda Foster, Ronda Wiley, Andrew Ellis, Jennifer 2 Raney, Angie Facchina, Sharon Settle, Chris Hitt, Jeannine * Pierson, Jimmy Tbmko, Jona McKay, Laura Tupper and Eric J Niskanen. * * » Clifton, near Flint Hill, the home of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Rodgers, • will be the setting for the kickoff coffee opening the annual Cancer ? Crusade in Rappahannock. The coffee is March 21. This will 1 launch the county fund canvass. The Crusade is chaired by Pat Giles and Betty Settle, both of Washington. Among the models for Sunday’s fashion show sponsored by the Rappahannock Woman’s Club will be Renee Ellis of Amissville, who will model riding apparel from the Horse Country Saddlery in Warrenton. Other fashions from Peebles in Warrenton will also be modeled. In a brief meeting March 11, the Washington Town Council voted to establish Washington clean-up days the week of April 5 through 11 and to offer a special trash pick-up to town residents as in previous years. On a motion by Dorothy Hawkins, council voted unanimously for clean-up week. Roger Batchelder listed five pieces of land and/or dwellings and encouraged readers to celebrate the advent of spring and the full moon by buying one or all of the above. 10 YEARS AGO March 21,1991 Tfeenage brothers Sam and Kevin Kilhefner of Amissville were sworn in as American citizens during a special ceremony in Arlington for the adopted foreign children of Americans two weeks ago. Sam, 14 and Kevin, 12 are students in the Culpeper school system. Their father, John Kilhefner is the cartoonist for the Rappahannock News. For the first time ever, the Old Dominion Hunt Ball will be held at a restaurant in Rappahannock County, the School House Restaurant in Flint Hill. Hunt member Sheila O’Brien, proprietor of the School House, said she is “very excited about it,” and very busy with the preparations. RCHS honor students participating in the “Save a Sweetheart” campaign to combat smoking were pictured and included: Sponsor Frieda Herman, Amy Kellert, Michele Raynor, Diana Hudson, Pam Peyton, Michelle Earley, Jennifer Dodson, Chris Sutton, Jan Herman, Susan Estes, Jenny Hole, Tai Million and Teacher Jon Heddleston. Jeremy Tble, a RCHS student, was given the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the DAR’s Good Citizen Award March 10. — COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo from On The Morning Side OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Homes in the mountains ranged Ifcom large to tiny. Many residents recalled that some homes hadjwo front doors. Prosperous landowners had many fireplaces, poorer families had the bare minimum in shelter. All vipre destroyed when the families left. * * Got bored kids? Visit our web site at www.timespapers.com for local events. * At »• * w *

More Letters Hats on again Gore won in Tennessee as a representative and later senator by adopting anti-abortion and pro-gun positions, contrary to those taken by the senior Albert Gore who went down with all liberal guns firing. These positions would have been heavy baggage in any national campaign and A1 just quietly dropped them. Losing Tennessee this time around would only have surprised some Democrat in a monastery. Nothing subtle about it at all; the Gore campaign had written off hopes of winning Tennessee from the get-go. In fact it wasn’t until Gore’s message of saving social security and allowing medicare to fund drugs that he began to realize he had a fighting chance in Florida, where the governor, Bush’s •brother Jeb, was campaigning only lethargically for Dubya. Florida was not originally •considered an easy win for Gore, but an uphill struggle. The butterfly ballot used in Palm Beach County was designed by a Democrat, it is true and approved by the Democratically controlled election board, despite its vio lating a key regulation of Florida election law. Each side of the ballot was supposed to be alphabetized separately; instead voters in Palm Beach County were confronted with a ballot where the candidates were alphabetized all together on both sides of the ballot and they were consequently required to jump back and forth from part A to part B to figure out whom to vote for. Buchanan was on B and Bush and Gore on A but all the punch out holes were on the A side. Also Florida permitted many minor parties to enter candidates for president that were not on ballots in other states. Reader Pond is flat wrong that there were never any problems with butterfly ballots in Florida. In fact, recently in a mid-term election, a challenger to senator Connie Mack (R) filed lawsuits in some Florida counties, including Palm Beach County, where he considered the confusing ballot had cost him votes. The butterfly was a bleeding heart liberal idea that backfired. It was an attempt to make voting easier for older voters (a sizeable block in Palm Beach County and some others) with poor vision. By splitting the ballot in two, a larger type face could be used. Instead, many screwed up totally. With just a bit more money, this egregious problem could have been fixed with two or more balloting cards. In Montgomery county, Maryland, where I vote, we usually have two, sometimes three ballots and vote both sides with a foolproof little puncher that could drive a square hole through leather. I certainly wouldn’t argue that we have state of the art stuff here in the Old Line State but one word is not in our vocabulary— “chad”. It cannot be that big an expense to fix at least the mechanical devices used to vote. A hand operated stylus (a convenience I suppose, for people without ball point pens along!) sounds like something from the “development challenged” world and not one of the oldest states of the Union! Thomas Spande Sperryville Good going, Ben I really appreciated the “Up in the Hollow” article by Ben Jones from March 7. I remember back when I was a young man and the nation was going through the Nixon scandal. I could not understand why many Republicans were still defending Nixon even after the Watergate tapes were revealed. I see nothing wrong with Democrats being proud to be Democrats or Republicans being proud to be Republicans. However, neither party is well served if we become blind followers of the blind. I think the country would be well served if we could get away from the “extreme partisanship” that seems to have plagued us in recent times. I really appreciate President Bush for sounding the clarion call for bipartisanship. It is obvious that there are differences that people have that can never be reconciled. I believe that abortion is murder. Many Democrats believe that capital punish ment is a form of murder. It is not likely that we will ever agree on this point. However, in the spirit of bipartisanship, I would support a compromise in which we meet each other half way. I would support a moratorium on capital punishment (reserved for the most egregious cases of cold blooded murder) in return for a moratorium on the murder of innocent babies (whose only crime is that they have not yet been bom.) Another issue where bipartisanship should be sought is welfare. I believe that both parties agree that we need to make sure that our society is doing the best it can to take care of people who are unable to take care of themselves. The difference, it seems to me, is that Republicans believe that this is the business of private charities while Democrats believe it is the business of the government. If we would agree to put aside our differences and work together to achieve the goal, I think much could be done to improve the delivery of services to the needy in our communities. I think the reason that partisanship is so strong is that “money” controls most state-wide and federal elections. As long as the politicians are controlled by special interest groups that pay to get people elected, partisanship will continue to plague our political system. Republicans are not likely to enact any type of campaign finance reform unless Democrats agree to curb funding by labor unions. There needs to be give and take here for the benefit of all Americans. The politicians are not likely to do anything unless we the citizens put pressure on them to do something. I hope Democrats will begin to put pressure on their side the way Senator McCain has put pressure on Republicans so that a truly bipartisan solution can be achieved. Jim Oyster Castleton Praise for athletic director As a parent of two students, and supporter of both athletic and academic extra curricular activities, I would like to thank the efforts of our athletic director, Jon Smythe. Not only does he care about the sport teams, he has a genuine care for all students. I was astounded when I first heard he was only part time. The job of athletic director is a full time position. I have been involved in several different school systems, and never once did a successful school program not have an athletic whose sole purpose was just that. I hope that our school system and community realizes Mr. Smythe’s worth, and offer this position to him full time if he wants the job. At the same time, I am very disappointed in our school system and community in their lack of support for two of our athletes at the State Wrestling Championships. Not only was there no monetary funding for their two-day event, but the athletes and the coach had to provide their own transportation. The cost of a hotel room for the students was only $150 for two days. We talk of Panther Pride and community support, but how much pride is there when a young student realizes that the school does not care enough to help support their success. Athletics is not more important than academics, but it does play an important role in developing our youth with selfesteem and confidence. When my husband and I found out that there would be no support for the athletes going to the tournament, we told the coach we would fund the hotel room and food for the boys. The coach provided transportation to the tournament. Even if one of the boys was not my son, we would have done it anyway. We are proud of the team and the coach, as everyone should be. This is not just a lack of funding for the athletic program, as last June three young students earned their way to the TSA National Competition in Atlanta. After a long, deep debate, Mr. Vickers finally got a county car to transport the three students, as well as rooms at the hotel. It was a shame he had to fight so hard to receive help. Maybe we should rethink whom we vote into office during elections, and vote for people who truly care about our students and Panther Pride at the school. Karol Graves Chester Gap 7th Grader seeks help My name is Rebecca Allen and I am in the seventh grade at Callahan Middle School. In my U.S. History class my teacher Mrs. Alstatt has required us to do a State Fair Project. My state is Virginia and I was wondering if you could ask your readers to send me some things about your state. For instance could you send me some pamphlets, souvenirs, post cards, places to visit, and things about your sports teams. I would greatly appreciate anything I could get. If you are going to send me anything please send it to: Rebecca Allen Mavericks Team 1645 Old Dixie Highway Callahan, Fla. 32011 Lions Club appreciated You couldn’t find a nicer, more caring group of men anywhere else in the world than those we have right here in Rappahannock County. I’m talking about the Rappahannock County Lions Club. This civic organization works hard to raise money for many groups in our county. Every year they work hard selling apple butter and brooms at the local festivals. They also care enough to help other local organizations or people with moving times or building dugouts. I can honestly say that the 4-H program in Rappahannock County would not be as successful as it is without the Lions Club sup port. Not only do they generously support 4-H, but they also support other youth organizations in Rappahannock County. There are many youth that might not be able to participate in activities offered or be able to see or hear correctly without the support of the Rappahannock County Lions Club. The next time you see the Rappahannock County Lions Club helping someone in our county, please stop and support them and tell them thanks. Hazel Zinn-Day 4-H Program Support Technician, Senior Support for IB program encouraged We attended the International Baccalaureate (IB) presentation at the high school on Friday, March 16. The principal and two IB teachers from Clarke County High School explained the program which they have had in place for five years. The IB Program, which is primarily geared to juniors and seniors offers students a chance to complete rigorous academic work in math, science, social studies, languages and the arts. Critical thinking, theory and analysis are emphasized. Students get a taste of college work and are also able to receive college credit if they successfully complete the course. Students can receive an IB diploma or elect to take certain individual courses for an IB certificate. In addition, the program requires the students to participate in community service. Clarke County has chosen to encourage 100 percent student participation regardless of academic ability. This program will benefit all students whether they choose the IB diploma or to take one course. The IB Prqgram is offered at high schools in Northern Virginia, Richmond, Tidewater and at Clarke County High School. The current school budget has money allocated for implementation of this program. We feel that this would be an excellent opportunity to offer all of our students a chance to be better prepared for life beyond high school. We would encourage the Board of Supervisors to be supportive of the proposed 2001-2002 budget. We left excited about the prospect that our daughters may be able to take advantage of - the program and regret that our sons would not have the opportunity. Lorinda Bosch Huntly Debbie Massie Amissville Has Lee Bird lost his marbles? We can only hope that the local Democrats will be kind to Lee Bird now that he has lost his marbles. Can he really believe that they would welcome into their midst, me, a really pesty pill of a patriot, one seriously concerned with the security of the United States? After World War 1, Billy Mitchell broke his heart trying to convince the military establishment that air power was going to play a major role in future wars. The “experts” knew better, even as today’s “experts” do, and I have no desire to rub elbows with any of them. Lee Bird adds that a defense system “is not really necessary in any case,” and I can only wonder what world of universal peace and love he’s been visiting lately. Not this one. As for the penniless old folks and single mothers, they’re all going to be getting more money every year than the year before. Whatever the tired Clintonion propaganda, Republicans do not come equipped with four-inch fangs, six inch talons, and stiff hairs growing on the backs of their hands. We simply know, and believe they should realize by now, that it takes more than just money to solve their problems. You’d also think that they would realize that the to-do about some taxpayers “getting” more than others through the proposed tax cuts is pure jabberwocky. If you get to keep what you have, that’s what you keepWe’d all like to “keep” more than we “have.” As for the villainous rich who buy privilege, I can only marvel at the innocence of a Democrat who would bring the subject up. As for their problem with John Ashcroft, I must say I sympathize with the liberal Democrats. He has sworn to uphold laws he personally opposes. 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Census From Page A1 Ethnic changes In percentage of growth, Rappahannock, at 15.7 percent, ranked third in the region, and 68 in the state (out of 135 jurisdictions). • The racial makeup of Rappahannock County has changed over the decade. The 2000 Census reports 6,678 whites, compared to 6,105 in 1990, an increase of 573 or 9.4 percent. African-American residents numbered 952 in 2000, compared to 493 in 1990 — an increase of 459 persons, or up 93.1 percent. Rappahannock’s Hispanic population was 120 in 2000, up 53 in 1990, an increase of 79.9 percent. Overall, the county is now about 87 percent white, 12 percent AfricanAmerican, and 1 percent Hispanic. That compares with 92 percent white, 7.4 percent African-American, and .6 percent Hispanic 10 years ago. No Asian, Native American, Pacific Islanders were reporter living in Rappahannock in the new census. Redistricting The new population figures will be used to determine the borders of the voting districts of Virginia this year. 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The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors recently contacted the state officials working on redistricting, asserting that the current alliance with Fauquier be maintained, if at all possible. Reasons cited include the fact that the counties share the same planning district, judicial district, Virginia State Police district and other interests. Updates on redistricting as the process moves ahead can be found on the Internet at the Virginia Redistricting Web site, found at http://dlsgis. state.va.us/. Persons wishing to make comments may contact Patty Lung, Senate Committee Operations, at (804) 698-7450; or Mary Spain, Division of Legislative Services, at (804) 786-3591. A regional Redistricting Public Hearing by state officials will be held Saturday, March 31, at the Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus, located at 8333 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. 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Even though NASCAR has been the number one spectator sport in the United States for many years, it has yet to penetrate the consciousness of the wine and brie set. I once ran into a couple who made a big deal out of the fact that the only thing they allowed their children to watch on television was the “MacNeill-Lehrer Hour.” Now, I liked that show, too, buy hey, loosen up baby. Who was this Dale Earnhardt? Well, with the exception of Dr. Martin Luther King, only one Southerner has ever received the posthumous acclaim, the outpouring of grief, the sense of common loss, and the sincere memorialization that has accompanied Earnhardt’s passing. That one Southerner was Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson, and it is not too much of a stretch to draw comparisons between the two. Opinion Both came up hardscrabble. Nothing came easily for either of them. Jackson was an orphan, raised by uncles in the Western Virginia wilderness. Ill prepared for a chance appointment to West Point, he was mocked by his classmates as a bumpkin and a rube. But through a fierceness to succeed he rose steadily in his class, paid his dues heroically in the Mexican War, and developed over time in the unique qualities that prepared him for his encounter with history in 1861. The “books” didn’t come easily to Dale Earnhardt, either. At 18, he was a high school dropout, married with a child, working in a garage and welding on the side. They learned their respective crafts the hard way, through uncommon discipline, a competitive doggedness, and thousands of hours beneath the midnight oil. When opportunity finally came, they were both prepared and they went at it with something approach ing rage. The words their contemporaries used to describe them are the same: “Focused. Relentless. Inexorable. Slashing. Stubborn. Inevitable.” And “Fearless”. Both were considered genuine hardcases; all business, sullen, moody, severe, and even junkyard mean. But those closest to them described a private side that was loving, compassionate, gentle, and at times downright tender. They both were killed at the height of their careers and at a moment of great triumph. Their passings released a tidal wave of heartfelt sentiment throughout the region. A soldier and a stock car racer. Southern icons. Forces of nature. But the surest parallel is the symbolic meaning of their lives in the hearts of their mostly rural admirers. For these were two country boys who never took on airs, who never forgot where they came, from, and who never got above their raising. They both knew that life can be hard indeed, but they both believed that the joy is in the journey and that on the road of life there is no backing down. And most important, there is no quitting. Archimedes and Euclid celebrate Pi Day Through guarded negotiations with the Rappahannock News, whose motto is “a secret is either too good to keep, or it’s not worth keeping at all,” I was able to meet Euclid last week. We toasted Pi Day on March 14, at 1:59 PM (3.14159) at a local establishment. Euclid was in good shape for a man born in 330 B.C. He was hale and hearty, and as sharp as an isosceles triangle. I, of course; was born in 287 B.CLr ao. he.was in his sixties when he became my mentor. It was good to see Euclid after all these years, but unfortunately, his memory is pretty well shot. That is if you believe what he said in an article in this newspaper la§t week (“Pi Day, The Mathematician’s Holiday”). It was I, not he, who sat in the tub of water and founded the field of hydrostatics. I was so excited I ran naked through the streets of Syracuse (part of Greece then) shouting, “Eureka! Eureka!” If I did that today, men and women would faint, children would scream, birds would fall from the sky, and cattle would drop to the ground. I also worked diligently on pi, while Euclid fumbled around with his rectangles and triangles. Another tipoff that Euclid had nothing to do with pi: when we met, he did not know the secret Pi signal (two bent knuckles held near the backside of a spoon to reflect a “moon pi”), or the secret Pi sign (three fingers up, little finger and thumb touching, for a “High Pi”), or the secret Pi saying (“. . . what’s the number after the decimal point?”). However, Euclid did smile brightly when I asked him about the woman in the tub of hot water. Archimedes Community efforts appreciated On the evening of Feb. 24, four lost hikers found my beloved but not so bright dog with her head stuck in a large knot at the base of a tree. They tried to get her out but by this time her head had swollen from the struggle and she was having trouble breathing. That’s when two of them went for help and ended up at my house. I had no idea of what to expect but when one of them suggested we bring a chain saw, I thought please God don’t let it come to that, but it did come to that a last resort with few Hey Kids! Wanna Have Some Fun?^ Fauquier Hospital presents: KidSafe Construction of a Healthy Body March 24, 9 a.tn. to 1*.00 p.m. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The Kids Sofe Class Line-Up | RADkids - Self-Defense For Kids Traffic, Bike & Scooter Safety Kid Safe Cool Stuff 1 | Safety With Electricity m Fire & Rescue Units \ Just For Parent: • KldCare Photo ID»? • ChlldjFlngerprintin^ j at Car S< am Citiz&Q Kiddy First Aid Kits Music For Kids Glow Room THizzy Friend Eddie Eagle Helicopter Spin Art options left. I tried to hold my terrified dog’s head steady and was nicked in the hand by the tip of the blade. It was clear immediately that I needed to get off that mountain arid get help. To have to leave my beloved dog was hard. I made these four brave young people promise me that they would not leave her, and they didn’t. Two stayed with Pearl, two got me to help. From that point I knew nothing of what was happening here, “What would they do” I thought, “Who will Help?” Everybody helped. Within a few hours there was 15 or more people struggling up the mountain, in the darkness to help a life in need. Some knew me, some didn’t. They came because they cared , because they were needed. Through the love of this community and the grace of God Pearl survived, and now has forgotten that life is anything but wonderful. But I will not forget all the people that came to our rescue that night and have continued to offer rides, food and help as my hand heals. This is what it’s all about, with deep thanks. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 -• Real Estate/B8 Countryside Section B March 21,2001 www.timescommuntty.com Citizen of the Week David Shaffer Family: Wife, Gwen and daughter, Camila Occupation: Librarian at Rappahannock County Library Hometown: Altoona, Pa. Points in between: San Diego, Calif, and U.S. Navy 1985-1989 Education: “B.A. Classical Studies from Penn State University and Master of Library Science from University of Pittsburgh” interests: “Reading, Music, Outdoors, Travel” Most interesting travel expert* ence: “Traveling through Europe by rail, 1990” Most humbling jobs: “Chipping paint in the Navy51 Hardest/most important job: “Raising a child” In Brief Tasting room now open Sharp Rock Vineyard’s Tasting Room has reopened for the season. Hours are Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. and also by appointment, 9879700. Cleanup, bonfire set for March 24 There will be a volunteer Roadside and Riverside Clean-Up along Route 707 and the Hughes River this Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. This will be followed by a Pot Luck Cookout and Bonfire along the river in Slate Mills. Interested participants may meet at Mountainside Market between 8 and 8:30 a.m. or at the junction of Route 707 and Route 231 by 9 a.m., or meet along the road and river throughout the day. Plans are to pick up trash along the road all the way to the junction of Route 604, where the Hughes and Hazel rivers join, and along Pophams Ford Road. Riverside clean up will depend on the Weather, and will include the stretch of the Hughes along Popham’s Ford Road from the lord. An optional lunch break will take place from noon to 1 p.m. at Debby Settle's house on Popham’s Ford Road, 987-9561. The Pot Luck Cookout and Bonfire will take place along the river on the property of Bob Lasater and Kathryn Sumpter, 547-3717 in Slate Mills off Route 605. The fire will start promptly at 4, and* the sharing of food and fellowship* will last until dusk. Participants should bring food for themselves at lunch and some to share for supper. Layered clothing is recommended. Bags will be provided. Contact project coordinator Hunt -Harris at the Ragged Mountain Resource Center, 987-3366, email: huntQmnsinc.com for further Information and confirmation of participation. Additional clean ups of roads, rivers and old dump sites will take place throughout the year. Birdhouses and nests By Jim Bywaters Rappahannock News Writer There is a hint of spring in the air and the trees are beginning to get their leaves. Soon spring flowers will be abloom. Butterflies will be seen warming their wings in the sun, and birds will soon start this year’s family- lyThe male wren will scurry around, building numerous nests to show and attract a mate. He will loudly call out for a female to come and see. She will pick her favorite one to settle down and lay her eggs. Male birds attract mates in many different and sometimes strange ways, but that is another article. Males of some species will construct nests ahead of time, other species will construct them together, while still other males will let the female birds build their own nests. Nests are built for a place to incubate the eggs as well as a home for the baby birds. A nest can involve hundreds or even thousands of trips for materials to build it. Some birds are very particular as to the items used to construct their nest, others use whatever is available and handy. Flying about to build the nest uses up quite a bit of the birds’ precious energy. You can help the birds near you by providing some materials they can use while nest building. Offer short pieces of yarn or thread, strips of fabric, animal or human hair, twigs, pine needles, dryer lint or even cotton balls. These items can be placed into a mesh bag or an empty suet holder to provide easy access to them. As well as using these materials, the birds may also use butterfly wings, flower petals, leaves, snake skins, horse hair, even some of their own feathers to make the nest or to line it. If you have any birds that use mud in their nests such as swallows, American Robins, Phoebes and others, try keeping a small mud puddle in the garden for them to use. A nest is quite a feat for a bird, only having the use of its feet and beak to carry and weave its materials. A hummingbird nest is made of spider webs and lined with soft lichen and moss. Killdeer and quail will use a slight depression in the grass as their nests, sometimes lining it with dry grass. The Baltimore Oriole will weave a lung, ueep, Hanging nest that will sometimes last several years. Swallows will construct a nest using mud and Tree Swallows will line their nest with soft, white goose feathers. Cavity-nesting birds are the type of birds that may use a man-made birdhouse, especially if a natural cavity is not nearby. You can put birdhouses up any time of the year. In the spring, birds will use them as nest sites. But in the winter, birds can use them to roost in and to escape bad weather. Try to face the box away from the prevailing winds. Also make sure the house has good ventilation as well as drainage holes. You do not want the baby birds to drown or die from heat. Allow the nesting birds some privacy by placing the houses away from your feeders, but where you can see the house and watch the young birds venture out and fledge. Mount your birdhouse on a sturdy pole with a predator guard if you have squirrels or neighborhood cats around. The neighbor’s cat kills a large number of baby birds yearly. Most birdhouses do i: ot need perches. Make sure that your nouse nas the proper size hole. Different size birds need different size holes to be able to enter the f house: By keeping the hole only large enough for the type of bird you wish to attract to tne nouse, it prevents larger birds from using it instead. Some birds such as robins and swallows prefer a nesting shelf, which is like a house with only 1-3 sides. If you have birdhouses that were up from last year, now is the time to clean them out before they have occupants this year. Clean out any nests or debris. You can disinfect them using one part bleach to 10 parts water. Rinse extremely well and let dry before putting the house back in place. A fun project to get children interested in birds is by helping them make their own birdhouse. It is easy and the only things needed are a half-gallon milk carton, a stapler, a roll of masking tape, brown shoe polish and a few paper towels. Open the top of the empty carton and wash and rinse it thoroughly, then let it dry. After it is dry, close the milk carton and staple it shut. Next, have the child tear pieces of the masking tape in lengths about two to three inches long and cover the entire milk carton. Overlap the pieces so that none of the carton shows. When the entire carton is covered with the tape it is time to apply the brown shoe with the paper towels. Rub the polish all over the tape to make it appear to be tree bark. Let it dry thoroughly as well. Once it is dry you need to measure from the bottom of the milk carton up the front to locate the distance the entrance hole should be from the floor, six inches is standard. Mark the spot and make the entrance hole one and half inches in diameter. Using a pencil, make several holes in the bottom of the carton for any rain to drain out. Also make several holes in the sides near the top of the carton to let heat and condensation escape. Lastly, make a hole in the top of the carton near the staples and your birdhouse is ready to hang. Purple Martins spotted I spotted my first Purple Martin on March 13. It was an adult male and landed on my gourd rack at 5:35 p.m. I spotted a second one on March 15. Last years first arrival was spotted at about 5:45 p.m. but was a week later, March 20. I was surprised to see the Purple Martins so soon. They are seven to ten days earlier than last year and they were surprisingly early last year as well. Happy Birding! Flint Hill bird watcher Jim By waters welcomes reader mail, responses, suggestions, PO. Box 8, Flint Hill, Va. 22627 or e-mail him at jbbjr@rmaonline. net. On Friday, March 30, RAAC and the Curriculum Enrichment Committee will be hosting the performance of “One Man Moby Dick” by New York Dancer and Performance Artist Carlo Adinolfi at 8 p.m. in the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets may be purchased at the door. There will be a discussion following the show. This compelling one-man show was written, choreographed, designed, and constructed by Adinolfi. It is a work of elemental lyricism where time and space are altered to create a floating, suspended world. Miniature ships, boats and schools of whales glide across the floor, a man’s body becomes a huge sailing canvas, giving the stage the breadth and volume of an ocean. The stage is inhabited by an affable guide who gently shares his passionate love for Melville’s story as part host, part villain, part boy and part hero. Adinolfi’s piece will be featured in a story in the New Yorker this summer to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Melville’s monumental contribution to American literature. Photo courtesy of Laurie Marshall Rappahannock residents are encouraged to attend the performance of “One Man Moby Dick” at RCHS on March 30. There will be a discussion following the show. Conscious eating Everyone’s dietary needs are different. It is important to pay attention to how you feel after' ingesting any food or drink. Do you feel tired, irritable, bloated, gaseous, or full of energy and vital* ity? Digestive discomfort and emotional upsets could indicate that you are experiencing an allergic reaction or that you are sensitive tq. ,< that particular food. Don’t just ' reach for an antacid when you af* feeling digestive pain. Pain is one of the body’s indicator that we need to make dietary or lifestyle changes in our life. Are you feeling a need for stimulants such as sugar and caffeine during the day? Your body may not be receiving enough nutrients from the food you are eating to fuel and energize it. When it comes to eating healthy, it is really quite simple. Eat whole foods in their natural state (organic food as much as possible) and limit man-made, nonfat/low-fat, and processed foods. Eliminate hydrogenated oils from your diet, and replace them with extra-virgin, cold-pressed olive oil for cooking and salads, and flax oil as a supplement. Foods that are filled with chemicals and preservatives, grown in nutrient depleted soil, and stored on shelves for long periods of time will not provide the necessary nutrients for optimal health and vital energy. r Lifestyle changes are not difficult either. You simply need to stop doing things that poison your body and start doing thingB that are beneficial. If you smoke or drink, stop. Drink ten glasses of water daily. Exercise your body and brain everyday. Walking, gardening and meditation feeds the body, mind and spirit. Please join Kathy Edwards, N.D., C.N.C., at the Rappahannock County Library on Friday, March 23 at 7 p.m. Learn how to create more energy and vitality in your life through lifestyle changes and food awareness. Jordan and Nash in joint show at Gallery Do Oil And Water Mix? A show opening at the Packing Shed Gallery in Washington, features oil paintings by June Jordan and watercolors by Sally Nash from April 3 through May 6. The opening reception ia Sunday, April 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. June Jordan began as a potter, but now focuses her direction toward painting and drawing. Her paintings are strong in composition using color to describe values and forms. To date, she paints from life with figure painting being her main emphasis. Sally Nash, former dancer, choreographer and director of the Last-Minute Wood Company shares the show with Ms. Jordan. Her lyrical watercolors combine phantasmagoric -'I imagery with structural rigor, in " i a way that audiences familiar with her dance work will recognize. This is the first time her " work will be seen in a gallery. -■! Three years ago, June Jordan •' opened the Packing Shed Gallery in conjunction with •* Cinema Paradiso Movie Rentals to show not only her own work but the work of guest artists. * The Gallery is located at the ^ Packing Shed Corner on Gay and Porter Streets in Washington. The regular hours are 12:30 to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. You may contact the Corner at 675-3410 for further information. $

Church Activities . . • /. • Gospel Fest planned On March 31 at 6 p.m., Mary Magdalene Chapter 208 Queen Esther Club of Front Royal will be sponsoring a Gospel Fest at Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill. All funds raised will go towards the new restroom project. “Plan to attend and enjoy good gospel singing,” said an organizer. Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rav. Jack Campbell Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Youth and Evening service 6 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Choir practice 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, March 25 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children's Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Gid Brown Pentecostal Friday: Services 7:30 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Praise service slated F.T. Baptist Church, Slate Mills Road, is having a praise service with the Promise Land Baptist Church of Washington on Sunday, March 25 at 7 p.m. Desserts will be served at 6 p.m. and all are welcome. For further information call Marilyn Armor at 987-9712. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Haddlsston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Amissville United Methodist Sunday: Monday: Sunday: Tuesday: Sunday: Sunday: Pastor: Rev. K. Adams Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Children's Choir 6 p.m. Adult Choir 7 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael E. Tinsley Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Services held first and third Sundays FT Baptist Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Spring has arrived in Sperryville March has come in like a lion with all the strong winds. We hope it goes out like a lamb. This is a testimony to the changeable nature of the equinoctial month. Some nights I thought the roof would be Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 gone by morning. With the rain we have gotten this week, you can see the grass turning green. This means grass mowing is fast approaching. The flowers are showing themselves and the early ones are blooming. Spring officially comes in on March 20. This means the sun crossed the equator making the days and nights of equal length. Saint Patrick’s Day was always the day to plant potatoes, peas and onions. Garden work begins when a lump of soil squeezed in the hand is dry enough to fall apart slowly. This year we seem to be on time. The soil has worked up nicely. I don’t know if you remember, but on the day of equinox, you can take an egg at room temperature and it will stand on its end. This is because the yoke will go to the middle of the egg and equalize it. Another sure sign of spring is when you hear the frogs hollowing. They really sing at night and it is such a good sound to hear. I never hear them that I don’t have a wonderful memory about one of my best friends. When winter was over and spring was approaching, and the frogs started hollowing, my mother would let me go home with my best friend from school and spend the night. As I $at on the front porch last night and heard them they are still a special sound to me. We spent so many happy times together and I have so many wonderful memories of her. She is at rest now, but she will always hold a “special” place in my heart, especially every spring when I hear the frogs hollow. Grace, I’ll always love you and miss you. You can find any kind of plant at many stores and nurseries now, but this was not always true. When I was growing up, many of these did not exist. We would get a seed catalogue by now. It usually arrived during the winter so you looked and looked deciding which seeds you would need to order. Many people kept the best of their seeds from beans, corn, tomatoes, and peas and dried the seed for the next years planting. They were all dried thoroughly on a newspaper, then stored in an air tight canning jar. I still have some of the beans my mother saved. The house plants were kept where the wood stove would keep them from freezing. Instead of buying new plants in the spring, they were re-potted and put outside. A piece of the plant would be slipped, this meant a piece of the plant would be pulled from the main plant to be rooted to start another new plant. You would trade slips of plants with your neighbor. You were never to say “thank you” because if you did it was a superstition they would not live. Some of the names have changed, and the plants don’t seem to be as hardy as the old plants were. In the spring it is so pretty to walk back in the park to some of the old home sites and see the flowers growing that have survived throughout the many years. Often this is how we find where the homes once were. We pay big prices for some of the wild flowers that bloom each year. The bridal wreath at our home place in the park has multiplied until it is everywhere. Some of the other plants seen are, snowball bush, iris, marsh marigold, wild geranium, daffodils, summer snowflake, vinka or periwinkle. This is found at most cemeteries. It lets those who visit the park today realize the people who once lived there loved flowers as much as we do today. They had shared them and taken extra good care of them. Mrs. Ruby Dwyer, Mrs. Mary Waters and Mrs. Sally Keyser visited with Mr. Lee Cornell in Culpeper on Tuesday. Mr. Lee is recuperating from surgery and we wish him a speedy recovery. Our deepest sympathy is sent to the Faye Pullen family. She will be greatly missed. Mrs. Linda Smith at the “Big Bear” in Sperryville will open Saturday, March 31. She will be open each Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until dark. She serves hot sandwiches and Photo courtesy of Sally Keyser SIGNS OF SPRING: Some of the daffodils at a home site in the Park. ice cream. This year she will be scheduling birthday parties. Call her at 987-8513 for appointments. We wish Mr. Hugh Chrisman a happy belated 86th birthday. He celebrated on March 16, having lunch with Mrs. Linda Smith, and dinner with Alice and Sack McKinsey at the Country Cafe in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers and granddaughter, Marcy Kitts of Stephens City were recent visitors of the F.D. Coffeys and Ranny Aylors. The worship committee of the Sperryville United Methodist Church met at the church last Tuesday evening. Sharen Humbles, chairperson led the meeting with others present Phyllis Swindler, Sandra Gourley, George Gourley, Edna Metzinger and Kim Kilby. Also present were Gray Armistead, Merlin Shorb and Polly Aylor. Nia Genther of Strasburg spent Thursday night as the guest of Tiffany Wayland. Tiffany was an overnight guest of the Genther family on Friday and they spent Saturday at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Call me with your news and make it a good week. Public school menus RCES Breakfast: Monday, March 26: Breakfast chicken or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, March 27: Rapp McMuffin or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, March 28: Cinnamon swirl toast or cereal/milk,toast, juice and milk. Thursday, March 29: Hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, March 30: Little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Lunch: Monday, March 26: Tony’s super pizza, peas, fruit turnover or chilled fruit. Tuesday, March 27: Cheeseburger on bun, potato rounds, homemade cobbler or chilled fruit. Wednesday, March 28: Baked ham, mashed or sweet potatoes, green beans, hot biscuit/butter. Thursday, March 29: Chicken salad on bun or grilled ham cheese, potato rounds, lemon fruit salad or chilled fruit. Friday, March 30: Taco’s/lettuce, tomato, garlic bread stick, choice of vegetable, choice of fruit. RCHS Lunch: Monday, March 26: Chicken pattie on bun, seasoned curly fries, baked beans, sunshine bar. A La Carte’ Mini com dogs, tuna salad on bun, fries and fruit. Tuesday, March 27: Grilled ham and cheese, hash browns, baked apples or chilled fruit. A La Carte’ Deli turkey sub, meatball sub, hash browns. Wednesday, March 28: Chicken nuggets/roll, buttered spiral pasta, steamed peas, chilled fruit. A La Carte’ Hamburger on bun, chicken rice, chilled fruit. Thursday, March 29: Tbny’s super pizza, garden fresh salad, buttered com, garlic bread stick. A La Carte’ Hot steak and cheese, potato rounds, chilled fruit. Friday, March 30: Meatball sub, french fries, homemade cobbler or chilled fruit. A La Carte’ Pizza, french fries, chilled fruit. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING’’ U. S. 211, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 Are You "Ostrich-ized"? Indeed, there are days when this ostrich appears to have the best solution to the endless challenges of life. We may feel discouraged... ostracized from the pleasures of daily living. Should we "stick our head in the sand"? 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Lawler weds Jenkins Sally Elizabeth Lawler, daughter of Patrick and Patricia Lawler and James C. Jenkins Jr. of Sperryville were united in marriage on Sept. 23, 2000. The groom is a grandson of the late Ennis and Della Jenkins Sr. The ceremony was preformed by Rev. Jon Heddleston at the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church. The wedding was a country theme with colors of purple, white and black. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a traditional white satin gown accented with pearls and lace .with a three foot train of lace. Everyone in the wedding party gave the mother of the bride a long stemmed rose. Lisa Blosser of Flint Hill served as matron of honor. She wore a long black gown accented with a lace collar. Kelly Lawler of Flint Hill, sister of the bride was a bridesmaid. She wore a long black gown. Also serving were Rocky Foster of Front Royal and Donnie Beahm of Flint Hill. Daniel Coffey of Sperryville was best man. C.W. Blosser of Flint Hill, George Woodard of Washington and Jeff Jenkins of Culpeper Our New Zealand visitors By Nels Parson Rappahannock News Writer Rosalie and Graeme Hoddinott, from Christchurch, New Zealand, are visiting America for the first time. She is the residentiary canon at the ChristChruch Cathedral and is filling the pulpit at Trinity Episcopal Church for six weeks of Rev. Hobson’s sabbatical leave. The Hoddinotts learned of this opportunity when Trinity advertised throughout the Anglican world. Through the miracle of e-mail we became acquainted and on the first of March they departed from Auckland and flew for 12 hours to Los Angeles. Six and a half hours later they arrived at Dulles Airport and three hours after that rode into Washington, Va; A total of 28 hours en route from an origin 18 hours ahead of East Coast time produces exhaustion. But they recovered quickly, joined the community Lenten services and Trinity’s activities. When asked what intrigued or surprised them about the United States, it was, first of all, adjusting to driving on the wrong side of the street. (In New Zealand, as in Britain, they drive on the left.) Our leafless trees are strange to them. None of their indigenous broad leaf trees shed their leaves in the wintertime. Their most famous tree, the Tane Mahuta, can live for 2,000 years and is so tall, the first limbs are 200 feet from the ground. Our using miles instead of kilometers to measure distance is difSee TRINITY, Page B5 were groomsmen. Flower boy was Brandon Blosser of Flint Hill. He carried an old milking bucket full of potpourri and his brother Triston Blosser served as the ring bearer. Shellie Timbers of Etlan sang “From This Moment On” by Shania Twain as Mathew Payne of Sperryville played the piano. The reception was held at the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Hall and music was provided by S&S DJ Services of Amissville. The reception food was served by Rose and Jerry Foster of Flint Hill while granddaughter, Lauren Burke of Flint Hill attended the guest book. Photographs were by Allen Photography of Culpeper. Jennifer Thomas of Sperryville was the wedding coordinator. The flower arrangements were by Lisa Blosser. Out-of-town guests were from Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts. The couple went to Ocean City for a week for their honeymoon and now reside in the groom’s childhood home in Sperryville. Store offers *> new selections Three years ago James Drahan opened the ice cream store “U-Wanna-I Scream” in the old Griffinsburg Store; owned and run by the late Yates family. Mr. Drahan is assisted by June Szeider. After five years, two at their location in Winston, they now serve food and coffees. Besides barbecue, breakfast foods and sandwiches, such as veggie-burgers and flame boiled burgers, which make meat eater’s mouth’s water, soups are also on the menu and everyday they have specials which are homemade. Their coffee is specially roasted and comes from the Central Coffee Roasters, located on West 211 in Sperryville. This is not all, for they do catering and in the future plan to have private parties. The owners say surrounding communities have been good, and they plan to continue to upgrade their food. The store is open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., and should you need more information please call 547-3281. Last Sunday, March 11 the family of a former Castleton resident, Owen Cubbage gathered with him to help him celebrate his 83rd birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary, Joseph Peregory and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory in Front Royal. Friday callers of Mrs. Pearl Cubbage and family were Elder Wayne Richards of Luray and Owen Cubbage. Mr. and Mrs. Niki Meredith and family of Reva were Sunday afternoon callers of Mrs. Mary Nicholson. James Kelly of Castleton Way was among the 11th graders at Wakefield School to receive second quarters honors. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Sunday afternoon caller of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family on,Turkey Ridge Road and on Saturday Mrs. Atkins visited her niece, Miss Brenda Frazier in Culpeper. Also on Saturday the Fraziers were guest of Mrs. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg entertained on Saturday evening in honor of the Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 ninth birthday of their son, Matthew. In addition to Kellie, Karla and Mark Bragg, others enjoying the party were Joel Peregory and children, Kenny and Heidi of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and Loren of Amissville, Bill Peregory of Front Royal, Jacob Heflin, Joseph Peregory and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary, local. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Stout of Reva upon the arrival of their little son, Gabriel Harm Stout, at Culpeper Regional Hospital on Feb. 15. Misses Mary Tharp and Margie Williams and Mrs. Rosie Wharton of Aaron Mountain Road were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tharp of Culpeper. Mr. Tharp had returned from several days in Culpeper Regional Hospital. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tharp of Edinburg and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Boutchyard of Unionville. There’s quite a number of folk in our area on the sick list and our prayers go out for their quick recovery. He is able! Last Saturday, Mr. Gregg Heflin was entertained by his family at the Golden Corral in Culpeper in observance of his birthday with a number of relatives and friends in attendance. Just a note of interest it was on this day, March 21 that Sir Isaac Newton discovered gravity. Birthday wishes for many more years go out to Ronnie Hamm who celebrates his day, Thursday and Kevin Grigsby adds another year on Sunday. Several young ladies from our extended area began softball practice Saturday afternoon and we wish for them great games throughout the summer. Think Spring! 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Every Doyl WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON SAT 10-9; SUN. 12-6 ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON -SAT 10-9; SUN. 12-5 Upcoming Events Coffee and conversation set Please come out and meet Peter B. Schwartz, Democratic Candidate for Virginia House of Delegates on Monday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at the Promise Land Baptist Church, 242 Gid Brown Hollow Road in Washington. Share your views with Mr. Schwartz over a cup of coffee. All are welcome. For more information call Lillian Aylor at 987-8064. Cancer forum planned The Rappahannock Chapter of the American Cancer Society will sponsor a cancer forum on March 29 at 7 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. Dr. Werner Krebser will speak on the cause, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. All are invited. Dance series to begin SynergyDance and founding director Charmaine Lee are starting a new series of classes called Synergy Belly Dance on Wednesday evening, March 28 at 6 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall. The classes begin with a 30-minute warm up which, like SynergyDance classes, includes inner exploration of the natural elements, deep, subtle movements that lead into stretching. The classes go on to explore the healing rhythms and universal energy patterns inherent in Middle Eastern dance, freeing the pelvis and exploring the feminine qualities in yourself and in nature. The classes are 90 minutes each and the series includes four Wednesday classes through April 25 (there is no class on April 11). To sign up or for more information call SynergyDance at 987-8734, send e-mail to info@synergydance.com or check the web site at www.synergydance.com. Playgroup meets on Friday Children and parents are invited to the Rappahannock Park for a Friday morning playgroup at 10 a.m., each week, weather permitting. For additional information call Kathy at 937-5681. Tennis clinic offered Local resident and tennis professional Hunt Harris will be offering a free tennis clinic on Saturday, April 7 at the Rappahannock County Park off US 211 in Washington, Virginia. This a warm-up clinic to help “get the rust off for those possibly interested in re-acquainting themselves with their racquets or possibly start the sport anew. This is also a nice way for local players to meet one another, and for people who might be interested in additional instruction to find out about upcoming lesson opportunities in the spring, summer and fall. Sessions on the 7th will take place as follows: Beginner Juniors, 9-9:45 a.m.; Beginner Adults, 10-10:45 a.m.; Intermediate Adults and Juniors, 11-11:45 a.m.; Advanced Adults and Juniors, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Interested participants should bring: comfortable attire; tennis shoes; a racquet for themselves (there may be a limited number available as loaners); a good attitude and good behavior. For additional information about this clinic or to discuss upcoming instructional possibilities, contact Hunt do the Ragged Mountain Resource Center, email: hunt@mnsinc.com or phone 987-3366. Share the Fun Talent Show set The 4-H Share The Fun Talent Show will be held Friday, March 24 at the Rappahannock County High School. Anyone interested in performing can pick up information at the Rappahannock County Elementary or High Schools or the Extension Office. For further information, call the Extension Office at 675-3619. Learn how to plant a tree Anyone interested in obtaining seedlings and learning how to plant trees may join John Kirchner and Hunt Harris on Saturday, March 31 at John’s house off of Route 522 between Woodville and Sperryville. John has ordered a variety of trees which will arrive on the 30th and be ready for pick up and planting on the 31st. There will be a 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. demonstration session of basic tree planting methods, after which participants may work on site specific plantings of their choice (including their own property). A Bonfire Cookout will take place at 4 p.m. Participants should bring layered clothing, gloves, sturdy footgear, a post-hole digger or shovel, and food for themselves for optional lunch (noon to 1 p.m. at John’s), and food to share for supper if they plan to join the Pot Luck Cookout at 4 p.m. (also at John’s). Call John, 987-9154 for specifics on types and numbers of trees available and directions to his place, and Hunt, 987-3366 for additional information, confirmation, and planting location recommendations. Childcare training planned Puppets Alive! is only one of the many Spring 2001 childcare provider/educator trainings sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Child Care Quality Initiative. The workshop promises to be a fun and exciting day. Emmy award-winning puppeteer, Ingrid Crepeau will demonstrate how to animate anything . Providers/educators will learn how to transform slinkies, old sweaters, cardboard cylinders and other ordinary, accessible materials into engaging and easy-to-animate puppets in the workshop. The puppet training is being offered Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Virginia Cooperative ExtensionMadison, located in the War Memorial Building on Main Street, Route 29 Business. For further information call 727-3435. Queen contestants sought The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is currently seeking queen contestants for their annual carnival to be held June 1316. Interested girts should call Charlotte Tummeyer at 635-8278. Flint Hill sets carnival dates The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company's annual fireman's carnival has a new date and also new rides for this year. The dates are June 13-16 and Virginia Premier Events will provide the rides. Anyone interested in helping with the carnival may call the firehouse at 675-3286. Beauty pageant planned Miss Shenandoah Valley Beauty Pageant will be held March 24 in Luray. The pageant is to benefit the Stariite Majorette and Drum Corps sponsored by the Luray Moose Lodge. For information or an entry form, call Sandy Bridges at 743-3854. Career Fair planned The Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce and f^Hpeper County High School (CCHS) invites Rappahannock residents to participate in a Career Fair on Wednesday, March 28. The Career Fair will take place in the CCHS gymnasium from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. for students, ninth through twelfth grades, and from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for the general public. If you have any questions or need more information cal the Chantoer of Commerce at 825-8628.

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SM 2c 35 tor mature lasting relationship Ad# 3111 LADY ISO GENTLEMAN Cultured PF. 50, no children enjoys theater, fine dining long walks traveling and quiet evenings ISO a cultured SM 52-65 who comfortable from leans to suits with no baggage tor friendship, possible relationship Ad# 3101 VALUES HUMOR Tired o' being alone, this SWF 51 enjoys reading, cooking antiques, flea markets and dining out She's ISO a SWM. 30-60, for friendship and maybe more Ad# 3097 LOVES LIFE Upbeat SF 52 52”. I50lbs . blond hair biown eyes, employed, enjoys NASCAR ISO a kind honest family-oriented SM. 50-65 N D with no drugs (iaitheisburg area Ad# 3iQ4 MAKE ME LAUGH Independent educated SA/VF. 46. 5 5" small to medium build with one ohild who enjoys laughing, animals kids and music ISO a SWM 35-55. lets talk and communicate Ad# 3093 HIGH ON LIFE SWT 50. 5 5. 125lbs., long blonde hair and hazel eyes enjoys music, art Uavei and antiques ISO SAM. 50-75, who is financially stable Ad# 3017 EDUCATED LADY SWF 52 5T, I25lbs. enjoys art dancing and animals ISO SWM 45-60. with mutual interests to spend time together on weekends Ad# 3076 ON THE SHY SIDE But still lots of fun1 Quiet, honest good-natured, calm, educated fit SWF, 37 likes cats long walks quiet times, cuddling music, reading, simple things «n life ISO emotionally financially secure WM 32-38 Frederick area Ad# 3094 EVERYTHING YOU WANT Fnergetic. attractive, low maintenance SWF. 58 enjoys reading dining out dancing. gardening Seeking a warm car rig SWPM with similar interests for fr*endship first . Ad# 3086 PLAIN AND SIMPLE Down-to-earth SWF. 50. 5 8". medium build, enjoys walks, flea markets, cards, dining out ISO an outgoing SWM, 48-65. to walk and talk with, for possible lasting relationship. Ad# 3084 NUBIAN QUEEN Strong independent SBF. 6t. enjoys traveling, entertaining, dining out ISO a humorous, kind, sincere SBM 55-65, with similar interests, for friendship first Ad# 3070 FINE DINING AND YOU Cultured, honest DWPF, 54. enjoys the Arts, reading. dining out. local history' traveling. Seekmgt a stable, caring, artsy SpM. 50-65. with similar interests. for LTR Ad# 3058 TRUST IS A MUST Tall SWF, 56, 5'10". enjoys sporfs NASCAR, traveling. movies, boating. Seeking a caring, honest SM. 45-68, with similar interests, for the good things in life. Ad# 3063 A TASTE OF JAPAN Shapely, petite, sweet, shy, faithful F, 43, who likes movies, dining, concerts, plays the outdoors, tennis, big dogs and hikes. ISO a tafi, earthy, kind, faithful WM. 42-49 Ad# 3051 SEMI-ADVENTUROUS SWF. 28. 53", red hair, blue eyes, friendly, enjoys outdoor activities, animals and trying new things, ISO a SWM. 28-35. rugged, caring, for friendship, possible LTR Ad# 2831 HORSE WHISPHERER? Get ready to live all the romance and fun of the movie with this slender, horse-loving SWF, 54 She's ISO a humorous SWM. 50-60, N/S. Warrington area. Ad# 3020 ISO COMPANIONSHIP! SWF. 50. 5'5". 125!bs.. blond hair, hazel eyes, enjoys theater, movies, dining out, outdoors activities. the ocean museums • and more Seeking N/S, stable, humorous SM, 5075. for a possible LTR. Ad# 3015 IN GENERAL DWF, 54. 5'6~, 1 lOlbs , N/S. N/D. enjoys outdoors and animals, seeks S'DWM. 50-60, who loves horses. Ad# 2996 ISO HONEST GUY Quiet, shy. sociable SBF. 28. 5 0 ‘, 160lbs , short brown hair, enjoys running. crochetina, interior decorating ISO honest, responsible SBM, 28-45, for sharing special times. Ad# 3008 COACH TEACHER SWF, 46, tall, athleticallybuilt. artist, athlete, likes computers. sports, rollerblading, the beach, animals and kids ISO down-to-earth SWM, 4658. with similar interests. Ad# 2685 READY TO TALK? SBF. 39. 5'3\ 130lbs., black hair, brown eyes, friendly. fun-loving, employed, loves jazz, leading long walks, traveling and movies ISO funioving SBM. 38-45. who ‘S serious Silver Spring area Ad# 3000 I LL BE GLAD TO TALK SAF, 43. 5'5", college graduate, with one daughter. likes music and more. Looking for SWPM. 38-48. Ad# 2998 HAVE A BLESSED SBPF 45. 5’2", N/S, attractive, enjoys dining out. theater, live entertainment and pampering that special SBM. 50-60. N/S, with similar interests, tor a serious monogamous ITR Ad# 2995 ATTRACTIVE BRUNETTE Pleasant SWF. 59. 5'4*\ big brown eyes, humorous. friendly, employed, likes laughter dancing, music, bowling, movies and long walks ISO personable SWM. 58-63 with sense of humor, for aood conversation. „ lTR Gaithersburg area. Ad# 2984 FALLEN ANGEL SWF. 38. enjoys children, outdoor activities and spending time with that special someone Seeking a SWM. 35-43. tor LTFf Ad# 2948 HONESTY IS KEY Outgoing SB mom of one, 40 financially stable, enjoys reading, walking, quiet times, seeks humorous, spontaneous SM, 4452 for weekend fun. Ad# 2938 FUN & WITTY SBF 35. 5 8", I30lbs., with dark brown hair, enjoys walking, movies, sports and singing ISO tall, handsome SBM, 30-38, with similar interests. Ad# 2904 GETTING TO KNOW YOU Attractive SBF, 37, 58", I30lbs , seeking to find an intellectual SW/JM, 27-40. for friendship first. Ad# 2956 WARM & FUZZY Candy for . your eyes, sweet for your heart Cn/VF, 51. ISO S/DWM 510" plus. 50-65. who is emotionallydinancially ready for a LTR Ad# 2733 GET TO KNOW ME Open, talkative SWF, 30, 5 5", 155lbs, brown hair, baby blue eyes, enjoys, hiking, camping, fishing, dancing, reading, travel, spending time with family, friends and movies ISO noble loyal, intelligent SWM 26-36, with similar interests Ad# 2934 FRIENDS FIRST Caring, honest SBF, 36, mom seeks SM. 29-50. who is fun to be with, noble tor companionship Ad#.2917 R U ROMANTIC? Funny, bubbly, romantic SBF. 5 8". 140lbs . short brown hair, enjoys basketball football, movies, romantic dinners and running track ISO open-minded, SWM 18 24 with similar interests Ad# 2891 COMMON BOND Employed SBF, 27. 55". 155lbs , enjoys movies, museums and outdoor activities ISO SM 27-40. for friendship, possible relationship Ad# 2122 RETURN TO ME Destiny meant tor us to be together only fate keeps us apart! Medium-built, outgoing, fun friendly WPF, d5, likes dining, movies dancing, walks. ISO honest non-judgmental. church going WM. 5065 Ad# 2880 HAPPINESS IS Just bema with someone like you' Outgoing, humorous BF. 38. likes singing, movies, sports, walks m the park ISO kfe-lovina, church-going compatible BM 35 43 Ad# 2863 A THING OF BEAUTY Is a jov forever! Experience eternal happiness with this tall, inshape, very attractive, humorous, compassionate WF, 44 , who likes the outdoors, reading. ISO financially/emotionally secure, fun WM, 37-58, who loves kids and pets Ad# 2864 GOOD TIMES Get ready for dynamite fun with this friendly. sincere, educated, honest, humorous, confident, independent, kind, generous, friendly, loving mediumbuilt F, 43 ISO friendship, fun with a family-oriented, humorous, sincere, honest M, 40-52. Ad# 2897 GOOD THINGS Come in small packages and here's the proof! Honest, open, fun WPF, 20. likes movies, parks, good times, ISO compatible WM, 19-30 Ad# 2846 YOUR BROWN-EYED GIRL Awaits. Find out what the song meant with this caring, sensitive, honest, attractive, sweet WF, 53, likes nature, exercise, movies, ISO intelligent, honest, caring, loving, fun, compatible, kind, educated. generous WM. 55-60. Ad#.2900 FRIENDSHIP FIRST SBF, 49. 6', enjoys quiet times with that special someone, walking, cooking on the grill and havina fun Looking for a SBM. 40-55, who's a N/S, with a sense of humor Ad# 2758 GOT IT GOING ON? SBF, 19, 6 , 11 libs., nice, employed, likes shopping. movie6. hanging out, cIudbina ISO a smart SBM. 18-25, who’s mature. Washington DC area Ad#.2839 ALWAYS SMILING Fun-loving, caring SAF. 44, 5 1", 145lbs., understanding. who enpys dining, movies, parties and biking. ISO a family-oriented SM, 45-50. giving, loving, responsible who enjoys having fun. Rockville area Ad#.2843 CANDLES AND ROMANCE Attractive SBF. 48, fun, with a good sense of humor, loves travel, reading, movies, theater and good evenings at home. Looking for a nice, honest, sincere D/SM. 35-56, N/S, who believes in soulmates, good friendship, maybe more Silver Spring area. Ad# 2857 BE MY GENTLEMAN SWF, 40. 5'. 150lbs., brown hair/eyes, down-toearth. employed movies dining out, family outings and drives in the country ISO a SWM, 35-45. who knows how to treat a lady, for LTR. Frederick area Ad# 2886 HAVE GOOD TIMES SWF. 29. 52". 120lbs, brown hair/eyes, employed, friendly, enjoys movies, dining, kids and animals ISO a SWM, 2738, who enjoys quiet/family times and going out, for LTR Frederick area. Ad# 2885 CALM FRIENDLY SWEET SF, 25, ST”, reddish hair, medium-built, employed, likes computers, drawing and painting Looking for a calm, easygoing SNAM, 27-38 Gaithersburg area Ad# 2868 TALK TO YOU LATER SBF, 28, looking for a SBM, 35-40, for friendship, maybe more. Ad#.2856 HANG OUT WITH ME Attractive, fun-loving, easygoing SWF, 28. 5 9 , brown hair/eyes, enjoys bowling, movies, dining out, cuddling and willing to try anything at least once ISO a SWM, 28-40. with similar interests Ad#.2820 LOVES CHURCH Funny, sporty, outgoing SBF 38 5 8", 130lbs , dark brown hair, enjoys sports, movies, long walks, TV and church Seeks a SBM, 35-43. with simitar interests Ad# 2802 HIDDEN TREASURES SBF, spiritual, ISO WW/D/SBM, 49-57, N/S, physically fit. spiritual, for LTR Maryland Ad#.2834 NONE BETTER Attractive SWF 63. 5T, with blondish/brown hair, who likes meeting new people, going to the theatre. swimming and taking long walks ISO a kinohearted WM, 59-68. who shares similar qualities and interests Ad# 1237 SOULMATE WANTED By this passionate, sincere SBF, 50 If you’re a fun SBM, 48-65, who enjoys weekend getaways, bowling and finer living Call today, smile tomorrow! Ad# 2804 OPEN-MINDED Hardworking SBF. 18, 5’9". enjoys animals, non-mainstream music, laughter, new adventures. Seeking a fun SWM, 19-25. for friendship and good times. Ad# 2801 Lb I o IAL.lv Fun SBF 45, medium build, black hair, brown eye6, enjoys softball, volleyball. bowling, sports, and a wide array of activities ISO a SM, 40-50. for friendship Ad# 2774 HAPPINESS IS... This extroverted SWF. 23. 5 9". 143lbs brown hair, olive complexion, who is seeking an easygoing, expansive SM 24-35. for friendship, enjoys working out, dancing the cinema, fine dining and the Arts. Ad# 2767 ENJOY THE MOMENT Sincere, warm, openminded SBF, 19. 5'8", 160fbs looking lor a SF, 19-25. 57--5V, 1601754bs who likes computers. cats, butterflies, playing cards, boxina, long ndes, parties Ad#.2770 SHARE THE JOY Carincr compassionate SBCPF, 56 enjoys dancing, dining out, reading, movies, quiet romantic times at home and a diverse array of activities ISO a SBCM, 54-63, with simitar interests, to share my kfe Ad# 2762 CALL NOW SWF, 50, 5 5". 125lbs . enjoys movies, outdoors, music, the ocean and country living, looking for a SWM, 50-75. N/S, whos emotionally and financially stable Ad# 2757 NEW THINGS SWF 45. 58". tan. with wavy brown hair, who's friendly and easygoing, enjoys the outdoors, long walks and reading. Looking for a SWM, 36-5/, who's tall, emotionally and financially secure. Ad#.2753 LET S TRY IT! Attractive, warm, financially secure SBF, 68. enjoys good company, searching for kind, honest, fun SM. 65-70, for friendship first. Ad# 2763 ONE DAY AT A TIME Fun-loving, caring SBF. 35, 5 5". 145lbs.. enjoy9 laughter, reading, long walks, dancing, searching for honest, humorous SM. 32-42, with similar interests. for friendship first. Ad# 2756 GIVE & TAKE Medium-built, outgoing SBPF. 50. enjoys reading, meeting others, politics, church activities, looking for progressive SBM, 4560, for friendship first. Ad#.2748 ISO ANIMAL LOVER Easygoing SWF. 33, enjoys traveling, cooking, wine festivals, sports, searching for a fun. honest. outgoing SWM. 30-40. for friendship first. Ad#.2761 ARE WE COMPATIBLE? Laid-back. easygoing SWF, 42, 5’2". 115lbs , enjoys movies, walks, bowling, playing pool, seeking a similar, humorous S6M. 36-48, who's not uptight, for friendship first. Ad#.2744 NO GAME PLAYERS SWF, 46. 5’6", 145lbs , seeking sincere, honest SWM. 35-46, for LTR. Ad# 2738 COUNTRY LIVING SWF. 58. 5’5", 125lbs., interested in music, the arts, traveling, theatre, movies, picnics, the beach. ISO humorous, kind, emotionally/financially stable SWM. 50-75. N/S, tor friendship. LTR. Ad# 2720 GOOD VALUES Good feelings, active, sweet SHF 42. I20lbs, petite, friendly, honest, enjoys theatre, music, dancing, going out, concerts ana traveling. ISO sincere, an honest, loving SWPM, 40-52. well-educated, for serious, no games LTR Rockville area Ad# 2716 ADVENTURE AWAITS Pretty cute SWF. young 40s, stylist and sporty, loves theater, movies, cultural arts, fine dining, nature and the outdoors. ISO spontaneous goodlooking SWM, 30-50. Ad# 2708 POSSIBLY MORE Voluptuous, beautiful inside/out SWF, 51 likes sports, music dancing and the arts. Seeks an attractive, intelligent D/SWM. 40-65. with a good sense of humor, lor friendship. Ad«.2702 WEST COAST LADY Commitment-minded, friendly SBF. 50, who relies on Gods spint to lead the way. ISO a SBM. 40-60 Ad#.2620 HONEST WOMAN I am a loving, caring, out?D»na, honest SF. 48. 5 2'. 25lbs.. looking for a delightful SM. 48-58. with a sense of humor, as a compassionate friend Ad#.2631 WORK ON ME Full-bodied SWF. 22. 5’ 10”, red hair, likes piercings & tattoos Searching for a muscular, employed SBM, 22-26. Ad#.2652 LOTS OF LOVE Tall. fit. caring fun SWPF, 55. enjoys tne arts, outdoors. dining out, movies, music and much more. Looking to meet an honest. loyal, sincere SWM. 55-65, with similar interests. for friendship maybe more Ad# 2493 SAGITTARIUS OR LEO SWF, late 38. fit. seeks Sagittarius or Leo SWM. honest, drug-free, fmancially/emotionally secure, no minor children, 40-49. for friendship, maybe more Gaithersburg area. Ad# 5205 LOVES TO LAUGH SWF, 29. tall, in-shape, funny, witty, secure, generous. loves reading, movies, walks, animals, outdoor activities ISO a SWPM. 29-42. 5’9%, who is kind, romantic and wants to have fun. Germantown area. Ad#.2610 UP FOR ANYTHING Bubbly, cheerful attractive SBF, 33. 5'11", light skin, well-built, long brown hair, with a variety of interests Seeks confident, independent SM. 28-45, for friendship Ad#.2582 TELL ME ABOUT U Bubbly, energetic SBF. 45. 5 3'. petite, short black hair, loves tennis, walking and working out ISO honest. sincere SBM, 40-49 with similar interests Ad#.2598 SWEEP ME OFF MY FEET SWF, 42. 5'8". 145lbs., brown eyes, warm hearted. faithful, enjoys dancing. reading and tennis Seeking SWm, 33-46. with a sense of humor, confidence and integrity. Ad#.2516 FEEL AT EASE Friendly, easygoing SWPF, 42, 55". with brown hair, enjoys music, dancing, reading, family, movies and more. ISO easygoing, happy humorous SWM. 30-48. Ad# 2574 ATTRACTIVE WOMAN SBF, 30. 5 4",185lbs., long black hair, brown eyes, attractive, enjoys reading, quiet times and movies ISO hardworking, faithful, educated SBM. 35-46 Ad#.2545 START WITH ME SHF. 19. student, employed, seeking a SHM. 19-25, who likes going out, having fun, music and more, for friendship first! Ad# 2527 INSPIRING OUR GOALS Carefree SBF. 31, brown hair, 5'6\ medium-built, variety of interests including singing, dancing, travel and music Looking for an intelligent, caring responsible SWM, 22-35. Ad#.2513 WARM WITH CLASS Young, gregarious SWF, 45. N'S. 5’5 enjoys ballroom dancing, antiaues. wine festivals, Iona diives. volunteering, looking for genuine SWm, 42-5. for an honest relationship. Ad#.2521 TAKE A CHANCE WITH.. This SW mom, 42. 56", 150lbs., with blond hair, blue eyes, who loves animals, travel, movies, poker, the outdoors, nice restaurants, and she’s seeking a witty, family-onented SM, 35-50. with same qualities and interests. Aa# 2531 THINK OF ME... Attractive, beautiful, young SBF, 18. who’s nice, funny and would love being around a caring SBM. 1821. for friendship, possibly a life time11 can only imagine! Ad# 2129 HEALTHY WEALTHY Beautiful and wise Multicultural. intelligent SBPF. 49, fit, retired, who enjoys life, prayer, meditation, the outdoors and traveling ISO physically fit spiritual SBM. 49-53, N/S, healthy, happy, making our dreams come true! Aa#.2495 LIFE PARTNER? Caring, honest SF, 26. medium-built, likes reading, history and the arts. Looking for calm, laidback. mature SNAM. 2840, who is responsible, honest, caring, with a strong personality, for friendship, possibly more. Ad#.2497 SERIOUS DATING! Friendly, personable SHF, 19, enioys going out. movies, clubbing, dining out and much more. Seeking a serious-minded, honest, caring, faithful SM, 19-29, for friendship maybe more. Ad#.2324 FRIENDS FIRST SWF, 58. 5'5", 125lbs , brown hair, hazel eyes, enjoys the Arts, traveling, music, theatre, movies, dining out, museums and the ocean. Seeking a friendly, kind, humorous SWM, 50-80, with similar interests. Ad#.2450 CALL FOR MORE INFO! SWF. 31, 5 7", enjoys dining out, movies, music, dancing, long walks and more Seeking a tall, caring. down-to-earth SBM. 28-40, with similar interests for friendship, maybe more Ad#.2454 ANYTHING I DO Is that much better when I’m with you! Things just seem that much more fun to this HM, 22. who likes walks, movies, when I can share them with someone special! Could it be you? ISO a commitment-minded F. 22-45 Ad# 3171 GREAT QUALITIES Honest, easygoing SBM. 60, likes dining, theatre and dancing. Seeking a balanced. intelligent, affectionate SF. 48-60. for friendship Ad# 3212 MAN IN UNIFORM SWM. 28. 5’5', 145lbs.. brown hair/eyes, likes sports, children, dancing and outdoors. ISO a SWF, 22-30. for quality times and LTR. Ad#.32t 1 LOTS TO OFFER! SWM. 37, 6‘, 180lbs.. dark hair'eyes. likes the outdoors, travel dining, children and home life. Seeking a smart, hardworking SWF, 25-45, for friendship Ad# 3209 A REAL GENTLEMAN Describes this hardworking. responsible SWM, 53. 5'9”, I55lbs., brown hair, blue eyes, who enjoys movies, music, sports and the beach He's ISO an attractive, petite, honest SWF, 38-5u. who enjoys cuddling. Ad#.3193 BEGIN WITH A CALL Honest, intelligent SBM. 30, 6 3". 190ids . black hair, likes movies and going out. Seeks a serious SBF. 22-37. who is looking for a committed relationship. Ad# 3176 CALL FOR DETAILS SBM, 39. 6T, 180lbs , N/S, N/D. ISO an emotionally stable, SBF, 18-49, for friendship Ad# 3192 KEY FOR LOCK? SWPM, 51. 6'4", 190lbs.. dark hair and eyes, enjoys movies, the Arts, working out and quiet evenings ISO a height/weight proportionate SWF,' 30-45. who loves life Ad# 2960 THE CUP OF LIFE Is what you should share with this honest, loving SHM. 19. a great listener who likes to play soccer. He's interested in meeting an honest, caring, attractive SHF. 19-29, for friendship. Ad# 3191 ANIMAL LOVER SWM, 48, 5’8", 200lbs, likes the outdoors, dogs, music and travel Seeking a medium-built SF. 28-43. who also likes animals. Ad#.3167 CALL ANDTALK Friendly SWM, 24, 511". 160lbs. medium build, enjoys clubs, movies and quiet evenings. Seeks an attractive SWF. 19-29, with similar interests, for friendship, Ad#.3170 A WHOLE LOT MORE Easygoing SBM. 47, 193lbs., afnletic build, likes reading, writing, tennis and museums seeking a laid-back SF, 40-65, who is full of life, for a LTR Ad# 3082 finding a just got cheaper. O 2001, NVS Purchase a block of response time between March 8th and March 25th and receive: 10% off a 15 minute block 15% off a 30 minute block 20% off a 60 minute block Call our 800-number to receive your discount! OUT AND ABOUT SBF. 22. medium-built, friendly student, likes bowling, swimming, playing cards and more Looking for SBM. 18-29, self-assured, employed, with similar interests New Carrolton area Ad# 2697 HAPPY CONTENT SWF, 52, petite, loves traveling. dinners out. movies, reading and times alone. Looking for a happy, settle SWM. 45-55, who wants to have a good times. Germantown area. Ad# 2572 MAKE AN EFFORT Young-looking, attractive SBF. 54. social drinker, with a sweet spirit, ISO happy honest SBCM, 4562. physically fit, financially secure, who's a practicing C, with a great sense of humor, interested in some form of sports and the outdoors Ad# 2602 KNOW WHAT U WANT Hoping to meet a sincere, honest reliable, outgoing, fun-loving SM. 35-40, who loves dancing I'm a shy. quiet, reserved, conservative. fun-loving SBF, 32, 5'8’ . slender build, enjoys long walks theater, dinner shows dancing, salsa and jazz music Ad# 2656 NEVER LOOK BACK Intelligent, optimistic, attractive SBCF. 36. 5’5". 155lb6 with a wide variety of interests Looking for friendship in a SB/WCM. 33-40, who can bring great conversation to the relationship Ad# 2659 NEW ADVENTURES ISO respectful, honest SBM, 25-42 who is looking for a committed relationship Take the time and call this SBF, 38 5'7', 145lbs. with a great sense of humor, who 8 outgoing and enjoys movies, motorcycles and being around people Ad# 2669 ISO MR. RIGHT Fun-loving honest, downto-earth SWF. 46. 5'3", enjoys dining out, family activities, fun time and more Hoping to meet a loving honest, sincere SWM 42-52. who likes having fun. for companion 6hip. possible LTR Ad# 2674 CONVERSATIONAL 1ST? College-educated, attractive, outgoing, witty, affectionate SB* 43, 57", I38lbs , with various interests Looking for honest caring, fun SM, 38-50, with similar interests Ad# 2547 ISO SOMEONE SPECIALI Tall, optimistic SBF, 46. brown hair/eyes, enjoys dancing, music, sewing, good conversations and more Looking tor honest caring, fun SM. 40-55. for friendship, maybe more. Ad# 2550 COMMITMENTMINDED? Educated SAF. 32, 5, I28lbs , black hair, enjoys music, singing, cooking, dancing and dining out Seeking affectionate, passionate SM, 34-45, for friendship, possible LTR Ad# 2555 ARE YOU READ? Attractive active fun SWF, 64, 5 5', 145lbs , blond hair, enjoys cooking, walks and more Looking tor active, attractive SWF, 6472. for LTR Ad# 2561 ISO THE PERFECT QUY SBF. 32. 510", 220lbs., height/weight proportionate enjoys reading, music, cooking Seeking SBM. 33-50, honest, considerate, likes kids, with sense of humor Ad# 2444 SWEET LADY SWF. 69 attractive, educated. N/D. N/S enjoys poetry, reading, traveling cooking Seeking intelligent. fun-loving SWM, 6975, who appreciates a nice lady Ad# 2504 GET TO KNOW ME SF. 50, 5 1’. brown hair/eyes, hardworking, kind, honest, enjoys sports, music, cooking Seeking SM, 50-55 N/S N/D, loves children Ad# 2501 MAKE MY DAY SBF, 22 6 , full-figured, with dark brown hair and eyes. yellow'brown complexion, likes walks m the park, movies, bowling and dming Seeking a funfilled laid-back SM 18-35 Ad# 2508 FUN TIMES AHEAD! SWF, 46, 5'4'\ brown hair/eyes, enjoys working out, quiet time6, close friends, reading, cooking, arts, music, traveling, theater and much more Looking for an honest, sincere SWM, 43-54, with similar interests Ad# 2473 Men Women UP FOR ANYTHING SWM, 41. 5 9*. 165lbs , brown hair, blue eyes, real outdoorsy. likes all sports, the beach, dancing to oldies picnics and friends. ISO SWF, 30-42. to be that special someone. Is this you? Ad# 1064 CAN’T HARDLY WAIT To meet you' The best day in the life of this WM. 43. likes sports, fishing, camping. boating will be when I meet you! ISO a family-oriented, old-fashioned country girl, 30-50. who loves kids/pets Ad# 3216 LIFE WILL IMITATE Art with this stocky, drugfree M. 19 with a passion tor art. music & life! He desires a compatible, fun F. 18-25 Ad# 3208 DREAM A LITTLE DREAM Even the impossible becomes possible with this easygoing, romantic BM. 25 who's ready to make all dreams a reality with a special someone! ISO a compatible F. 18-30 Ad# 3168 CLASSIC ROMANCE Bogart/Bacall. Tracy/Hepburn. You/me! Let s take our place in romantic history* Fashionable WM 53, likes movies, the beach, long drives ISO a special, confident WF 38-58 Ad# 3195 A GREAT CATCH Personable SWM, 69, M'S. 6', I80lbs , enioys movies, drives and dinners Seeking an attractive SWPF, 50-55, who is looking for a best triend and a LTR. Ad#.3159 GOAL-ORIENTED? Humorous. easygoing SBM, 21, 5‘10", ISOIbs , brown eyes, likes reading, basketball, football and the movies ISO a trustworthy SBF. 19-25. who I could talk to. Ad# 3035 A WARM SPIRIT SWPM, 41, 510". 180lbs , is seeking a down-to-earth SF, lor a LTR who is financially secure like himself, likes healthy living and horses Ad# 5243 WHO LIKES ROMANCE? WM, 37, 148lbs, short brown hair, blue eyes, honest trustworthy, enjoys spending time, doing things together and romance ISO an honest special WF, 27-43, smoker. occasional drinker okay, with no head games, lor LTR Ad# 3164 VERY SPIRITUAL BM 44, 5'10", 185lbs . black hair, brown eyes, physically lit, Inendly, honest, trustworthy, likes reading, music, dancing, gotting and tennis ISO a happy, loving caring SF, 25-45, Ad# 3141 PLEASANT FRIENDLY BM, 19, 5'6", 137lbs , brown eyes, black hair, likes sports, movies and walks ISO sensitive, friendly SF, 18-37, tor friendship Baltimore area Ad# 3136 EASYGOING PATIENT WM. 34. 5 8". 235lbs , brown hair/eyes. thoughtful, likes sports. NASCAR and movies ISO F, 22-45, with no kids, same siterests. taking if from there, let’s see what happens Ad# 3138 DO I INTEREST YOU? SWM, 35. brown hair, biueistvgreen eyes. 511*. 195lbs . enjoys movies, my cat. sports, football, seeking a SWF. 27-38 Ad# 3154 get connected www.datefinder.com/leesburg To purchase lime on your credit card without calling our 900# Call 1-888-390-1882 option #4 on the main menu_ ATTENTION: TAMMIE! You responded to ad# 2799. ‘HAPPY TOGETHER". I received your message and i did not get you whole phone number Would you please call back! SM. 34 Ad# 3137 TAKE A CHANCE BM, 28, 5'. 180lbs. looking for a BF, 22-32. tor friendship, maybe more Ad# 3150 FLY THE FRIENDLY Skies with me. SWPM. 47. 6 3", 210lbs., en|oys camping, dancing and music ISO a proportionate SWF. 35-60 Ad# 3146 PLAYFUL AND FUN WWWM, 67, attractive, til. financially secure, educated. interested in meeting pretty, sensuous WF. 3961. for possible LTR. Ad#.3143 WHAT DO YOU LIKE? SWPM, 60. 6’2", 200lbs., blue eyes, enjoys rebuilding computers and reading ISO an attractive, inshape SWF, 50-60. Ad# 3142 GOOD TIMES Easygoing, straight-forward, affectionate SWPM, 50. 5'10". 160lbs., with salt A pepper hair, enjoys Iona drives, movies, dining and more. ISO an open-minded SWF 35-60. for quality time and maybe more. Ad# 3134 DYNAMIC PERSONALITY Adventurous, Carina, employed SPM, 34. 6 2 200lbs., with brown hair/eyes, enjoys skiing. SCUBA diving and computers. ISO a slender, intelligent SWF. 18-34. Ad#.3129 ISO VIRTUOUS WOMAN Down-to-earth, compassionate. loving SBPCM, 35. 6'2". who enjoys reading, writing and church. ISO a passionate, sensitive S8CF 29-37. Ad# 3122 LET ME SPOIL YOU Intellectual. caring, employed SBM. 20. 5'f, 1601bs.. enjoys basketball and football ISO a romantic SF, 18-25, to be pampered Ad# .3113 SPICE UP YOUR LIFE With this SWM. 38. chef, who enjoys the outdoors, movies, dining out S cooking Looking for a commitment-minded. vivacious, honest, caring SWF. 3240 for possible LTR. Ad# 3132 WANTED : INDEPENDENT Woman lor an attractive, caring SBM. 24, 6\ who enjoys computers, movies, music, watching television. Looking lor a kind, compassionate confident, simple-minded SF, 18-28, lor relationship Ad# 3125 GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF The clouds with this downto-earth. friendly SWM. 30. 511". 226lbs.. blue eyes, blond hair, enjoys basketball, beaches, all sporting events ISO a kind, caring SWF, 30-42. for LTR Ad# 3121 TAKE THE COURT With this lit. athletic SBM. 20. 5‘10", who enjoys laughter, outgoing people, basketball, track, the Arts, movies Looking for an attractive, fit SBF, 18-22. for casual relationship, maybe more Ad# .3119 ANYONE OUT THERE? Honesty, sweetness, trust are all vital to this full of life SWM, 46, 510. 180lbs.. reply stat if you’re a SF, 2445. who possesses these qualities, you won't be sorry you did!! Ad#.3116 DINNER AND A MOVIE SWPM, 34. 6\ 185lbs., N/S, enjoys working out. dining out, movies, outdoors Looking for a fun, active, friendly SBF, 26-39, for casual dating, maybe more Ad#.3114 PLAIN AND SIMPLE Outgoing, friendly SWM. 35. lookina for a happy, romantic, SWF, around 28. tor fnendship first, possibly more Ad#. 3108 TAKE THE COURT WITH Thi6 outgoing, friendly SBi-RM, ^). 6*9". 215lbs . who enjoys movies, basketball. dining out. nightlife Looking for a SBF, 18-24, with similar interests, for casual relationship Ad# 3083 HERE HE 18 This outgoing, Catholic SWPM, 37, 5' 10". 165lbs„ with brown hair and green eyes, who enjoys the outdoors, sporting events and traveling, is seeking a fil, sincere SPF, 27-35, lor a LTR Ad# 1259 COME WITH ME Employed SWM 35. 511", 230lbs.. with brown hair, enjoys cooking, reading, writing poetry and walking m the mountains, ISO a SWF, 3040, with similar interests, for weekend trips. Ad#.3100 ARE YOU SURE? You know what you want? Then call this SBM, 40, 61". 230lbs. who loves having fun, working out, movies, dinners and good times. ISO an outspoken, self-assured SF, 33-43, with same interests. Ad#.3105 THININO ON TOP Self-employed SWM. 53. 64", 185lb6, hazel eyes, energetic, kkes going out, bicycling. traveling, movies, plays, romantic dinners and cooking ISO a tall proportioned SF, 4053. Aspen Hill area. Ad# 3107 ATHLETIC HARDWORKING SNAM. 41, er, 2l5Jbs, enjoys sports, walks in the park, movies sports, dining out. muse and good conversations. Looking for a nice, petrle fun SF. 2046, lor fnendship. maybe more Ad#.3103 For customer service, call 1-800-783-6019 ext. 1922 ABBREVIATIONS M Male D Ovorced H Hispanic A Asian S Single P Professional N/'S Non-smoker NA Native American q Double Da ter B Black F Female C Christian W Whit© J Jaw 6h WW Widowed N/D Non drinker ISO In search of LTR Longterm Relationship This publication is a community, tartly publication. Anything appearing in The Community Meeting Place must be appropriate tor all ages. Participants in The Community Meeting Place must be 18 years or older. The Community Meeting Place is restricted to individuals seeking personal, monogamous relationships The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject ads and voice introductions that do not meet the standards of acceptance ol this newspaper This publication assumes no liability tor the content or reply of a personal advertisement Readers and advertisers may wish to consider taking appropriate safeguards in responding to ads and arranging meetings. Callers to the 1-900 system will be charged $1 99 per minute plus a 99c connection fee on their monthly phone bill Touchtone phone callers wilt be given instructions on how to respond to a specific ad, browse male or lemale greetings and use Datematch. Foi best reception, cordless telephones are not recommended Use of this column foi business sokcitation wil be prosecuted. NA/SO 0316 A LITTLE SHY QUIET SWM. 38, 6, 240lbs.. interests include NASCAR, traveling, dining out. movies and quiet times at home. ISO a SWF. 25-37. with same interests, for LTR. Ad# 3098 THIS ONE SHOULD Be full of surprises SWM. 25. emoys going the movies. IbO SW/HF, 2025. when you call him. please leave a little more information than he did. Shows potential. Ad# 3088 PICK UP THE PHONE And get this SWPM. 43, 6', 190lbs, to talk to you He was in such a rush he forgot to tell us what he enjoys, but he’ll slow down for a SWF. 30-45 Ad# 3067 HEY LADIES! SBM. 27. 6T, 148lbs.. enjoys movies, clubs and dinner ISO outspoken SWF. 21-29. will you treat me good? Ad# 30/8 HAS POTENTIAL SWM. 39. N/S. N/D. enjoys animals and riding horses ISO SWF. 20-48. who would like to go out to a movie and have a good time. N/S. one or two drinks ok but not for me Ad# 3074 YOU LOVE IS LIFTING Me higher and higher! Believe it or not this stocky, caring, sensitive, happy, playful WM, 44, likes the beach, fishing, skiing, day trips, weekend getaways, will be walking on air when I meet you! fSO an energetic, positive, upbeat, sweet WF, 34-44. Ad# 3096 STILL KICKING WWWM. 70, 6 1". slim, attractive, ISO a pretty lady, with a good figure, then I like the same things you like, let's talk! Ad#.3081 HAPPY TIMES AHEAD Intelligent, athletic, caring, educated SBM, 46, 6’f. 194lbs . good listener, interests include music, reading, seeking a goalorionted. open-minded SF, 35-60, who likes to have fun. Ad#.2937 DANCING QUEEN Active SBM, 32, enjoys movies, fishing, dancing, sports. ISO energetic, fun SBF. 30-34. who loves to dance, for, possible LTR. Ad#.3075 HOW CAN WE CONNECT? Fit. open-minded, compassionate SBM. 47. 6T. 194lbs,, enjoys reading, writing, instrumental music. Seeking a caring, kind SF, 40-60, for friendship first Ad# 3080 LET S GROW TOGETHER Smart, affectionate DWM. 54. 5*11", 175lbs., N/S, enjoys long walks, dining out, weekend tnps, ISO a sweet, cute SWF. 43-57, for dates, love and holding hands, possible LTR Ad#.3065 GO AHEAD AND LAUGH With this medium-buitt SHM, 28, 5‘6". who enjoys comedy, movies, music, dinner sports. ISO a kind, sincere vibrant SAF 2030, for friendship, possible relationship Ad# 3064 DINNER AND A MOVIE SBM. 45, 5 9", 170lbs , ISO a petite attractive SBF, 35-50. for movies, dining out, long walks and quiet evenings at home. Serious replies only. Ad#.3060 HUMAN T 1C AT HEART Attractive athletic, downto-earth, intelligent, easygoing DWPM 38, tall, enjoys sports, animals, working out. seeking attractive, kind, caring, passionate, humorous, special D/SWPF, 30-45, for best friend, laughter, possible LTR Ad* .2681 JUMP OUT Exciting, creative SWM. 39, 6 , l75lbs., brown hair, blue eves, artist, likes photography. museums plays, concerts, sight-seeing ISO a beautiful SWF. 2547, who's spontaneous, loves exercising, exploring new avenues, making me laugh Silver Springs Ad#.2826 ENJOY LIFE! SWM. 29. 51 r. 195lbs . medium-built, enjoys playing guitar, ISO a SWF. 213a Ad#. 3062 1 THING LEADS 2 Another! Start as friends with this warm, outgoing WPM 51, who likes movies, travel, golf & comedy clubs. ISO a life-loving WPF 45-51 Ad#.3059 SAVING ALL MY LOVE For you! Heart and soul is how this guiet, compassionate. affectionate, lovina, caring, sweet, warm BM, 43, win fall in love with you! ISO loving, caring, compassionate, affectionate, sweet F. 35-50 Ad# 3053 LETS TALK About our future together! I'm a SWPM. 27. that likes reading, dinma and conversation I'm (SO a confidant SWF. 18-27 Ad# 3040 COMMITMENTMINDED? DW father of two. 50. 6\ 190lbs . enjoys working out. running, outdoors, the beach, dining out. movies and more Seeking an attractive, slender Sf, 3549. must like children Ad# 3026 YOUR ROMEO AWAITS! Days of romance and flowers await you in the strong arm6 of this attractive, spontaneous, humorous Romeo, 35! ISO a special WF, 25-35 Ad# 3044 THINGS TO DO The laundry, shopping and calling this honest, humorous, romantic, fun HM. 18. who likes photography, dancing, cuddling, movies and have the time of your Me! ISO an honest, attractive, humorous F. 18-22 Ad# 3050 THE EYES HAVE IT Just one look mto the eyes of this well-built, happy, romantic, cheerful WM. 30 who likes concerts, the outdoors, dining and you ll know that hes full of romance laughter & friendship' Hes ISO a sociable cheerful famityonented WF 21-40 Ad# 3045 LIKE FINE WINE Life just gets better with age1 BM. 60, ISO an understanding, self-sufficient. intelligent WF. 5565. Ad#.3046 BRIGHT HUMOROUS Tall DWM, 50s, kind, loving, spirited, appealing^ loves animals theater. ISO an intelligent pretty adventurous SF, 38-55, for LTR Ad#.2854 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE Spend the golden years with this outgoing, humorous. attractive SwM. 62, 6'2‘\ with brown hair and hazel eyes, who seeks that special SWF 54-64, for companionship, LTR His interests include working out, the outdoors, traveling and more Ad#. 1444 TREAT ME RIGHT! Kind, gentle, outgoing, fun SBM. 21. 5 6". 151 lbs., black hair, enjoys movies, meeting new people, and sports. Seeking fun. pretty SWF. 18-24. for friendship, maybe more Ad# 3043 CUDDLE WITH ME! Affectionate, honest caring. fun SBM, 30. 5 6". enjoys movies, cooking, hanging out and much more. Looking to meet a nice, caring, attractive SF. 27-50. for friendship maybe more. Ad# 3022 GIVE ME A CALL! Quiet, sweet, kind, handsome. honest SWM, 54, 5’11". 175lbs.. brown hair/eyes, enjoys walks, dining out. weekend trip, movies, the beach and quiet evenings at home Seeking an honest, caring lun SWF, 45-55. Ad#.3021 NOTHING TO LOSE! Fun. humorous SBM, 37. 6 4". 220lbs , brown eyes, with various interests. Seeking a fun. humorous, open-minded, caring SF, 30-45. for casual dating, maybe more. Ad# 3013 READY FOR FUN? Laid-back, easygoing SWM. 37, 5'10". 168!bs , brown hair, with various interests Seeking .an outdoorsy. fun, easygoing SF. 25-45, for mendship. maybe more Ad# 3011 HONEST AND FUN SWM, 42, fit. N/S, brown hair, blue eyes. 5 8/ I48lbs., shared custody of two boys, biking, parks, movies, dancing. ISO an affectionate D/SWF around 35-40, for friendship. hopefully more. Ad# 2848 AS GOOD AS IT GETS This athletic, muscular, good-looking, intelligent, earthy, easygoing DWM, 38, is everything you could ever want in a man! ISO an attractive, intelligent, romantic, passionate, proportionate WPF. 30-42 Ad# 3004 SENSE OF HUMOR SWM. 38 62". 185lbs., with long brown hair and green eyes, enjoys sports, new adventures and romantic times, ISO a confident, fit, tall SWF. 25-35, preferably N/S never married, with a competitive spirit, for LTR Ad# 2993 WAITING FOR YOU Caring SWM. 50. 5'10", 195lbs, with brown hair and green eyes, enjoys fishing, long walks in tne country ana movies. ISO a SWF 35-52, with similar interests, for friendship Ad# 2989 IN I bntb I fcLJ f Fun-loving. easygoing SBM. 34. 6 , 185lbs . with brown hair/eyes, enjoys skiing, bowling, basketball, movies and dining, seeks a laid back SF. 21 -30, for a possible relationship Ad# 2986 SMILE AT ME SWM, 28. 5'9".155lbs, hazel eyes, and brown hair. tnjoys horses, movies, skiing and board games ISO SF. 18-31. warm, and caring, for possible LTR Ad#.3005 LIVE FOR TODAY And dream of all the tommorows you can have with this friendlv, romantic, passionate APM. 40. who likes computers, dancing ISO an attractive sensueous. commitmentminded F Ad# 3003 NEVER MIND THE GRAY Cause this outgoing, happy, fun WM, 48. likes golf, tennis, bicycling, backpacking has lots of life, lauahter, love left in him! ISO a compatible WF. 30-55 Ad#.5113 UALLSOON Quiet SWM. 28 58' 130lb6 , brown hair, dark skin Seeks a SF, 21-41 for friendship Fredrick area Ad# 2962 FULL OF SURPRISES Adventurous SWM. 48, 5 1T, brown hair/eyes, in 6hape good-looking, honest, loves working out quiet walks and doing special things for my woman Looking for SWF. 28-55. sharing the good life, for committed LTR Ad# 2997 NICE-LOOKING GUY Get in touch with this r>od-natured SBM. 35 8r, 170lbs.. black hair, likes sports and soft music. If you're a SCWF, 30-40, 150-200lbs. for LTR Gaithersburg area Ad# 2982 BE PART OF MY LIFE SBM. 32. 5'10”, 180»bs brown eyes, in shape, likes working out, fishing, walks the park and church. ISO SBF; 25-40, be a friend Silver Spring area Ad# 2987 VALENTINE SURPRISE SWM, 29 511", 160tbs black curly pretty hair friendly, employed, loves sports traveling, movies and more Looking for special. honest, understanding SF. 25-34 Silver Springs area Ad# 2976 YOU CAN TRUST ME SBM 20, 6, 240!bs. brown skin/eyes, slightly curly black nair. funny, employed loves sports, reading TV. movies, bowling. having good times Looking for nice, funny, caring §F, 18-40. race/siie unimportant, friendly, lor LTR Silver Spring area Ad# 2977 GOOD TIMES AHEAD Fun-loving, sociable SWM 50. 5 1 (T. IBCHbs sait/pepper hair, enjoys breeding horses the outdoors and new adventures Seeks sensitive, amusing simple goodlooking SNAF, 32-44, who enioys life, for possible LTR Ad# 2905

Obituaries Faye Pullen Washington resident Faye Campbell Pullen, 61, of Washington died Saturday, March 17 at her residence. She was bom March 16, 1940 in Page County, a daughter of the late William Donald and Helen Virginia Viands Campbell. Ms. Pullen was employed at Warrenton Overlook and Rehabilitation Center. She was an avid bingo player, but most importantly her love was her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Edward J. “Bill” Pullen; one daughter, Kim Dwyer and her husband James of Washington and four sons, Russell Dodson and his wife, Penny of Boston, Gary Wayne Pullen and his wife, Beverly of Woodville, Robert “Eddie” Pullen and his wife, Tammy of Luray and David Allen Pullen and his wife, Thora of Washington. Additional survivors include five grandsons, Richard Allen Dodson, Jamie Lee Dwyer, Trinity From Page B3 ferent and so is switching upward to turn on a light. They are visiting Washington, D.C. and other nearby sites and plan to see Britain and Germany, where their ancestors came from in the last century. The people of New Zealand, being geographically isolated, are extraordinarily , interested in the rest of the world and keep themselves well informed. They know much about the United States. But we know little about New Zealand. Charles Edward Pullen, Jeremy Critchfield and Jason Critchfield and one granddaughter, Brittany Nichole Clatterbuek. Additional survivors include three brothers, Jimmy Allen Campbell of Baltimore, Md. William Campbell of Fredericksburg and Charlie Campbell of Shenandoah and two sisters, Annabelle Allen of Baltimore, Md. and Brenda Strickler of Luray. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by one brother, Sam Campbell. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, March 21 at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church with the Rev. John K. Burke officiating. Interment followed at Beahms Chapel Cemetery in Luray. Found & Sons Funeral Chapel in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Hugh Atkins Born in county Hugh S. Atkins, 60, of This a nation of four million people and about 60 million sheep, living on a string of islands a thousand miles long. The two main islands lie between the 34th and 46th parallels, comparable in latitude to a stretch from South Carolina to Maine. A most dramatic geographic feature is the result of being on the rim of the great Pacific plate which winds northward through Japan, across to Alaska, down through California and into South America. Movement of this plate is through the mountain chain, the Southern Alps in the South Island, where over eons of time the two sides of the chain have Congressman to visit Tfenth District Congressman Frank R. Wolf will hold a series of Tbwn Meetings throughout the 10th District, April 7-11. He plans to be in Rappahannock on Tuesday, April 10 at the Rappahannock County Library. “Tbwn meetings are a listening tour,” said Wolf, who is now the chairman of the House appropriations subcommittee that oversees the Department of Commerce, Department of State and Department of Justice. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY S.O.A.P. FUND. Ultrasound Tests Help Prevent Heart Disease And Stroke No One Is Immune In 19% the New England Journal of Medicine published a study of sudden deaths in young people, including 49 competitive athletes, to determine if screening before participation helps prevent death from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition of unknown cause characterized by an abnormal heart muscle. The study concluded that identification of affected athletes might help prevent sudden death. Although athletes are in better shape than most of us they are not immune to the threat of heart disease and sudden death. In another article published in the July 2000 issue of the journal New Scientist, it was determined that most cases with abnormalities were prevalent in athletes taking part in endurance events such as running and cycling. Also that when ECGs were compared to echocardiograms (echoes), echoes showed cardio' vascular abnormalities that would not have been spotted using ECG alone. What Is, An Echocardiogram? An echocardiogram (echo) is a noninvasive ultrasound test used to evaluate heart functions. Echocardiograms can measure the performance of the heart valves, help diagnose abnormalities in the heart, check heart chamber size, wall motion, and structural changes in and around the heart. It can also detect tumors, clots or pericardial effusion (abnormal fluid collection around the heart). The sound waves are painless, not radioactive and no needles or probes are used. Also, there are no restrictions on food I or liquid intake prior j to the test. How To Prevent A Stroke? An article published in the Parade maga- j zine iff the Richmond Right Htitum - Tricuspid valve Right vantrlds I rids 1 Aorta y Left atrium - Mtbrri waive -Mitral vml w« chordae vAortic valve 'left ventrical nimonvy vaiv« HEART Md VALVES Times entitled 4 You Can Prevent Stroke" quoted a well-known physician as staring that with “a useful test you can get a good idea of your risk by having a sonogram of the arteries in the neck (carotids) even if you've never had any warning symptoms. This test measures the rhickness of the arterial walls to gauge the severity of any arteriosclerosis within them. Even with no symptoms, removing a blockage of the carotids may head off a stroke." Who Needs An Echo Or Carotid Doppler? Unfortunately, we do not always know who needs one of these tests or when. Miwt carotid blockages and heart complications develop in time without any symptoms or warnings until they have reached a severe stage. With the structure and cost of the health care industry today, many physicians are at the mercy of the insurance companies. Therefore, testing for these disease's often cannot be ordered until some form of symptom appears. Alse), because cardiovascular disease has no age limits nor does it discriminate based on sex or amount of exercise you do, screening is recommended to all. Procedure* For Screening The procedure for a screening does not require a doctor’s referral and can be performed on usually anyone. A gel is used on the points of your body where a transducer is placed. Sound waves are sent onto your neck or chest cavity to bounce off of your heart and/or arteries and make images of the area. These images appear in black and white or color on a television-like screen. What Screening* Are Available? An echocardiogram will provide information about heart chamber size, wall motion, valve movement and structural changes in and around the heart. The stroke test will detect any buildup in the carotid artery walls of the neck that may cause stroke. The peripheral arterial disease test checks for any blockage in the lower extremities which can cause severe pain or discomfort and may possibly lead to loss of limb(s). The test for abdominal aortic aneurysm visualizes the abdominal aorta. Measurements are taken at various locations to check for any dilation which could prove to be dangerous or deadly. The osteoporosis test determines K»ne mineral density. This information can help prevent any further bone loss or breakage. A urinalysis including glucose for diabetes and a PSA test for prostate cancer will also be offered. Echocardiograms are $65.00 each, $79.00 with an ECO monitor included. All ocher tests are $*5.00 each. tour for $110.00. Where Can I Get A Screening? On Monday, April 2, 2001, American Screening Asst>ciation will he at the Warrenton Rescue Squad performing these life-saving tests. ASA is a self-supporting mobile health screening unit whose purpose is to raise’awareness and help prevent the potentially crippling and deadly diseases for which they are testing. In the upcoming months they will also he visiting agencies such a» the Department of Defense and State, Culpeper County SchiK>ls and Stafford (bounty Government employees For more information and scheduling please call 800-686-3035. Appointments arc necessary. Surfside Beach, S.C. died. Thursday, March 8 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C. Bom Nov. 10, 1940, in Rappahannock County, he was the son of the late Hugh S. and Ruth Frazier Atkins. Mr. Atkins was formerly the Director of Transportation for Penn Delco School District in Aston, Pa. Surviving are his wife, Linda Williams Atkins; sons and daughters, Scott Kessler of Myrtle Beach, Denise Beale of Surfside Beach, Linnette Speed of Myrtle Beach, Kevin Atkins of Aston, Pa. and Wendy Hill of Mississippi. 5 Also surviving are a brother, Robert Atkins of New London, Pa.; a sister, Mary Sue Cook of Culpeper and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 11 at Goldfinch Funeral Home at Murrells Inlet, S.C. W. F. Cale, D.D. Culpeper resident W. Franklin Cale, D.D., 88, of Culpeper died Wednesday, moved over 500 miles apart. All who have visited this land say it is spectacularly beautiful. The original inhabitants, from Pacific Islands are knows as Maori and number about 400,000. But they are mingling with the European settlers. The mix of religions is comparable to ours. As a member of the British commonwealth, they have a form of government similar to the British. The Hoddinotts have been married 38 years, have three daughters and four grandchildren. Rappahannock is privileged to have them visiting here. March 14 at Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community. He was bom Oct. 29. 1912 in Richmond to the late William Franklin Cale Sr. and Mary Virginia Harrell Cale. Dr. Cale attended Campbell University. University of Richmond and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. He ministered for 11 years at Warwick Swamp Baptist Church, Center Hill Baptist Church and Rocky Hock Baptist Church, all in Eastern Northern Carolina. Dr. Cale was minister of Culpeper Baptist Church from 1947 to 1957. After which, he served as pastor of First Baptist Church in South Boston from 1957 to 1975. Dr. Cale also served as interim pastor at Washington Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 60 years. Dorothy Bragg Cale of Culpeper; his son, William F. Cale, M.D. and his wife. Susan of Harrisonburg and two grandchildren, John Franklin Cale and Man,' Virginia Cale. Additional survivors include a sister, Mary Virginia Harrell of Portsmouth; a brother, Montgomery G. Cale of Spring Hill, Fla. and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday. March 17 at Culpeper Baptist Church with Dr. Ted W. Fuson officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. Found & Sons Funeral Chapel in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Clore-bnglish •FUN ERA I HOME "Families Serving Families" ^ Unparalleled Sendee Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Sendee $ 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, YA s 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, General Manager $ FOUND AND SONS FUNERAL CHAPELS • CREMATION SERVICE FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED CULPEPER 540-825-3530 Onifiizbzcj 'UllOUCjflts. by Randy Minter Forgiving Yourself Sur\ i\ors often experience feelings of guilt when a loved one dies. They may ask themselves why they did not express their love more than they did. Or. they may linger on hurtful words or actions that were once directed at the deceased. The thing to remember is that it is scarcely possible to lose someone without experiencing hurt at one time or another. We may feel helpless with our guilt because a loved one may not be around to ask his or her forgiveness. Yet. we may still ask for forgiveness. Most importantly, we must forgive ourselves. Bear this in mind, if you have asked God for forgiveness countless times. Forgive yourself, love yourself, and let go of your guilt Guilt is a common emotion when we have lost a loved one. Try not to let it overwhelm you. however, because too often we are too hard on ourselves about our feelings—especially after someone is gone, instead, offer consolation to those you love who are with you still, that you may have fewer regrets later. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we believe that prearrangements benefit all concerned. They allow you to preselect the plan and to let your family know what vour choices are. Call 540-347-3431. 233 Broadview Avenue. Warrenton. 24 hours a day. Bright View Cemetery , just outside Warrenton. offers monuments and memorials for all cemeteries. "Lin e bade me welcome, yet my soul drew back. Guilty of dust and sin. " - George Herbert Only $4.60 per week fora 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline March 23 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Ordnfie Rd. Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Slop Shop tor complete Home Decorating Servtoe Floor Coverings • Wndow Treatments Wallpaper • Slip Covers 4 Upholstery Residential A Commercial Rt 211 Amisevllto.VA 937-5500 Joseph F. Keyser Construction, Inc. (Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 T.G.TAXLOR 3 CONSTRUCTION L.L.C. A Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYUNG CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 Winfield Construction New Construction Major Renovations Class A license (540) 937-5079 CARPENTRY Expert craftsmanship in all phases of woodworking and construction. Cabinetry, trim, doors, decks, home repairs 2.4 years experience 540-937-2051 CLEANING Hoastcccamp Weekly, Biweekly & Monthly Cleaning Free estimates 540 937-3253 CPA Full Service CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 EXCAVATING . MacRae Associates, Keys Excavating pond* •driveways daring‘landscapng snowrenxwd'busmogging We otter quality work with years of experience. 540-987-9259 Vest's Excavating Specialized Badthoe, Dump Truck Hauling, Diteh Digging, Culverts, Mowng, Bushhogging & Drweway Gracing. Fence Partng 675-1117 FENCING Virginia Fence Company Top Quality Free Estimates All types of farm fencing, corral, pens, feed lots. Light clearing. 510-219-9695 FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric. Split Rail Privacy Fencing 4 vallabb 4 Iso Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Piger: 399-2688 Furniture Restoration Rappahannock Firnitirk Rkstormios 540-937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 PAINTING Shenandoah Painting Top of the line quality Work tor homeowners ti*r over J years. Satisfaction HuaranreeJ. Call unlay tor a tree estimate. Lie ./Ins. 540-675-2218 f' D-J A Painting Interior & Exterior Reliable Service 540-778-1209 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available al RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Men. - Thus. 8 am to 8 pm. ft-Sat 8 am. to 9 pm. Sutoey. Ctoaed Day ofFM 675-1066 Take out Available STORAGE SREKRYVILEE STORAGE CO. Me HmmK Storage Residential <’o—ncrcial Rensonnble Kates 540/987-8507 H*. MNix. «»rr i s tn sriHHiviiit VA Thee Service Jenkins Tree Service Seasoned Firewood Tnmming Topping • Take Downs • Stump Removal Mulch 8 landscaping Fertilizing Root Feeding • Spraying Mowing & Weedeating • 20 Years Experience 540-987-9440 TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas t Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer. Kitchen Aid. Whirlpool i Roper Appliances US. Route 29. Madiaon (540)948-2200 WELDING HICK'S CUSTOM WELDIM8 (540) 675-1888 Commercial - Residential Construction - Farm General Wrought Iron yarn & railings ALSO SANDBLASTING EQUIPMENT RENTAL PAGE CO-OP RENTAL CENTER 139 Virginia Avenue • Luray, VA 22835 (888) 843-2670 Seeders • TVencher • Chain Saws Jack Hammer • Pressure Washers Log Splitter • Generators Carpet Cleaners WHY BUY, WHEN YOU CAN RENT? Con\plete Snuff Engine Repair 1 Service ROOFING ROOFING Quabry Mrtmi kmafittf • Slate • Standing Seam Metal South Wales > Business & ^ Mini Storage^ Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sixes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540)341-7000 WATER TREATMENT WATER RIGHT Water Problems? Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pulton's Etoctric ft Plumbing Also: Pumps b Waterheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249

INDEX Please refer to category you wish to use 001. Rentals - Apartments 011 Rentals - Condo 022. Rentals - House ’ 033 Rentals - Lots & Acreage 044. Rentals - Mobile Home 055 Rentals - Room 066 Rentals - Shared Housing/Roommates 077 Rentals • Townhouse 080 Rentals - Office 085. Property Management 088. Rentals - Wanted 089. Hunting Properties Vacation Places 090 Vacation - Rent 095 Vacation - Sale 099. Vacation - Wanted Residential Sales 100. For Sale By Owner 111. Sales - Condo 122. Sales - Houses 133 Sales - Lots & Acreage 135. Real Estate For Sale 144 Sales - Manufactured/Custom Housing 155. Sales - Mobile Homes 166. Sales - Townhouses •177. Sales - Wanted Commercial Real Estate '180 Commercial - Rent 188. Commercial - Sale 190 Real Estate Wanted t93. Real Estate Services 196 Franchises/ Business Opportunities Merchandise 200. Antiques & Collectibles 204. Arts & Crafts 208. Auctions 212 Cemetery Lots 216. Computers/Electronics 220. Farm Equipment 222. Farm Supplies 224. Firewood 228. Furniture/Appliances 232. Garage/Yard/Moving Sales 233. Estate Sales 236. Hay, Straw & Feed 240. Horses 244. Jewelry 248. Lawn/Garden Equipment 252. Livestock 254. Building Materials l 256. Miscellaneous For Sale 260. Miscellaneous For Rent 261. Miscellaneous Wanted 262. Musical Instruments/Equipment 266. Office Furniture & Equipment 270 Penny-Pinchers 273 Pets 274 Pet Supplies/Service 282 Recreational Equipment/Health 284 Firearms 286. Seasonal Sales Free Merchandise 290 Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Services 350. Business Services 355 Child Care Services Offered 356. Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Corner 365. Domestic Services 370. Financial/Mortgages 375. Home Health Care 376. Home Improvement 380. Instruction 381. Career Education 383. Health & Beauty 385. Lawn/Garden 390. Personal Services 391. Miscellaneous Services 395. Services Wanted Announcements 400 Adoption 410. Announcements 420. Birthdays/Happy Ads 430. Coming Events 440. Entertainment 450. Personals 460. Seasonal Specials 470. Tributes Legal Motlc„ 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices 485. Bids & Proposals 492. Public Notices Employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. Full Time Employment 560 Part Time Employment 590. Wanted: Jobs Transportation 600. Antiques & Classics 605. Automobiles 610. Jeeps 620 Aviation 625 Boats & Accessories 630. Campers/RVs 635. Construction/Heavy Equipment 640. Motorcycles 645. Off-Road/Unlicensed 650. Parts/Accessories 655. Rentals 660. Repair/Service 665 Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers 675 Trucks/Pickups 680. Vans/ Buses 685 Vehicles Wanted ^Employment 'General I Classified I Legal Notices (Real Estate i Rentals/ i Sales Automotive rour Commum NORTHERN VIRGINIA nA- Pkcttb&bZ New Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. By Phone: Loudoun Loudoun Clarice 1 703-777-1110 703-689-1260 703-444-4480 540-347-4222 1-800-339-6267 Rappahannock 1-800-852-4797 By Fax: 703-689-1278 By Web : www.timescommunity.com By Mail: Times Community Newspapers Classified Department, P.O. 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Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you tor any corrections to be made. Read your ad careful19 the first time it appears ir the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00p.m. Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability for its failure, tor any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable m subiect matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the Quality of advertised products or services. We Accept E3 C3 I l fl 'l 11 Rentals Condos N. RESTON avail. 4/1 Executive 2 Bd 2 Ba F/P Private Balcony, Walking distance to restaurants & shops $1600/mo. Showing March 24th @ 1:00 pm Call tor appt. 703-8872687 1 BR, 1 ba, Farmhouse$500/mo. Pets ok. Near Bealeton. 30 min from Leesburg. 888-5757991 ext.11 AvI. Now! LOVELY HUNT COUNTRY rental w/ 2-stall barn & pasture. Gracious home in beautiful setting, minutes from Warrenton. 3 large BR, 2.5 BA, large family kitchen w/ fireplace, family room & living room, dining room & office on 5 ac. $1600/mo. Property Management Assoc., Inc. 703-3309200 MARSHALL, 1 BR house w/den on 1 ac No pets. Avail mid April. $700/mo. Call 1-407396-6626. MARSHALL, 1 BR house w/den on 1 ac. No pets. Avail mid April. $700/mo. Call 1-407396-6626. BEAUTIFUL VIEWSPurcellville( 10 min. from Leesburg).Share 4 BR, 2 BA modem farmhouse w/CAC. Prof. F NS. prefer pet lover. $600/mo + 1/3 util. 540338-4545 or 703-9667419. LOUDOUN VALLEY Shopping Center in Purcellville 3,375 SF $9 psf/NNN avail 7/1 Call 703-338-6219 NEW HOME- N. Topsail Beach, NC, ocean/ sound front, sleeps 8, 3 BA, AC, DW, W/D, cable TV's. VCR, pool, $1300/wk. Avail. August 703-538-5685. FOR SALE BY Owner, 40 acres w/ 4BR perk, open past., Clark Co., White Post, VA. $225. 540-837-2240 -rrr-\ 166 f r i -j HAYMARKET- close to I66. very nice, $115K 2BR, 1 5BA. Call 703754-7201. v-___j ARE YOU READY TO OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS? Call for FREE information on the world’s largest franchise show. Hundreds of exciting franchise opportunities on display. Toll Free 800-649-4433 x875 HAY, 70 rolls. 1999 & 2000. Take all for $7.50 per roll. You load. Call 540-987-8203 5 to 7 pm. GAS DRYER- Speed Queen, heavy-duty extra large capacity $350 OBO Call 703-961-8193 in Fairfax Oifagf / Yaw* 9mIs (I HAVE THINGS LEFT over from your yard sale? Don’t want to have a yard sale and just want to donate your good stuff? The Warrenton Lions Club will try to help, by taking some of your items for their yard sale on 3/31/01 or auction 4/7/01. Please call Craig 540-349-0663; Howard 540-347-3164 or Andrea 540-3479018. TWO VERY SPECIAL horses wanted for two different experienced older adult ladies who like to hilltop and trail ride. Requirements: age 5-15, size 15 hh or more, geldings. Quarter horse type preferred. No TB's. Trail or pony club experience required. Must be kind & "kick-along quiet”. Wonderful placement for a special, outgrown (?) friend. 9 $2,500. 540-364-2929. Lawn A * : ^ <•*§© QggqHn ' V_ J WHISPERING PINES GROWER OF TREES & SHRUBS Norway Sprues 5-7ft B * B $35 sack Better than white pines or Leland Cypress for screens & landscaping Delivery & vlantina available 540-937-6178 232 v_ 7 PURE BRED easy calving Black Angus Bulls. Ray T. Cannon 540-937-4900 NEW 275 GALLON home oil tank. $150. OBO Call after 6 PM540-3494542 256 VMisc. For Sal* • Red Cana Bulbs For Sale This Tropical Flower is known to attract hummingbirds! 6 large bulbs are only $2.00! • Strawberry Plants For Sale in a nice pot for only .50c each! Most Reasonable Prices In Town! Give Your Lawn A New Look With These Beautiful Tropical Flowers. Call 540-347-4222 during the day and 540-364-1686 eves. SOLOFLEX WEIGHT MACHINE. $390 firm. 540-349-5388. r--— 273 Pei* v__ POMERANIAN PUPPIES, vet checked, first shots. Also Chihuahua puppies, vet checked 1 st. shots. 540-825-5496 Gold Bracelet found in Lake Anne area in Reston. 703-742-6025 - ■—"h 294 Ohreeweys J DUCKS TO GIVEAWAY! Please call btw. 5-7pm and leave message. 540-937-4396. FREE FIREWOOD. Uhaul! Downed trees, good firewood. Bring your own chainsaw. Near the Plains. Please come on Saturdays. 540-253-5575 FREE HORSE MANURE. you load. 540-341-7704 FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul, 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd, Remington, VA. 540439-2607 PATTY’S DAY PUPS! 3 collie cross puppies, 6 wks. old, 2 cream & white, 1 blk. & white, all males, wormed. 1 red male 12-16 wk. old Pom./ Chihuahua, wormed & mostly house broken. 540-668-6487 ST. PATRICK'S SPECIAL) “Anger 1 yr. F, blk. collie cross, very sweet & loves children. House broken, wormed, but needs shots. 540668-6487. •: K . : Auctions v. J Saturday, Mar. 24, at 5:30 p.m. at the gallery, Rt. 211 in Amissville This wonderful auction features great furniture from two old Fauquier and Culpeper County estates. Tastes from country to refined certainly will be satisfied! Featuring: IWalnut * Cherry * Pine * Mahogany * Oak In a wonderful array of periods and designs LOTS OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST Clocks (inc. unique caned Ansonia. etc.) - Fine Roseville. Hull. McCoy, etc. Oil Lunqis * Old Sterling * Tsuba Tiffany Vase * Store Jars *Limoges. etc. ' Old Rugs Lionel * Hubley * Glassware * Coins More, More, More! For photos and a more complete listing, check our web site, www.bpauctioiis.com In case of snow or icy roads, please call ahead. TERMS: Cash or good check w/ID. NO BUYER'S PREMIUM Food Served. Bill Payne Auctions, Inc. V.A.A F#330 • PO Box 178 f Amissville. VA 20106 ^7 Bill Payne 540-9374142 www.bpauclions.com • E-mail: bpa@tidalwave.net 356 Childcara Wanted ENGLISH SPEAKING NANNY needed for 2 children in Great Falls, PT, car needed. 703421-1704. LIVE-IN NANNY needed to help care for an infant baby boy located in Herndon, VA near corner of Fairfax Co. Pkwy & West Ox Rd. Very good live-in accommodations will be provided. Call 703-295-9227. improvement V____/ Steven M. M anion General Contracting, Inc. specializing in all forms of home improvement. * Decks * Additions * Screen Porches * Kitchens FREE ESTIMATES Lixnsed, Banted Atsued Refs 540-937-3588 l**wn tk 1 Oarden j • Red Cana Bulbs For Sale This Tropical Flower is known to attract hummingbirds! 6 large bulbs are only $2.00! • Strawberry Plants For Sale in a nice pot for only 50c each! Most Reasonable Prices In Town! Give Your Lawn A New Look With These Beautiful Tropical Flowers. Call 540-347-4222 during the day and 540-364-1686 eves. CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, 98, 73K, green w/tan lop, good cond., $12,500/ obo. 540-439-1117 r . • ' 610 *** V__4 JEEP WRANGLER 1997, 4x4, ac, am/fm, ps, soft top, RED, great cond. Must sell. $10,000 OBO. 540-987-9049 KAWASAKI, 1996, Vulcan, 80cc, dk blue, exc. cond, w/ saddle bags & windshield. Ext. warr. $4500. 540-937-5372 SP«rt Utility Vehicle v_I_mJ GMC 1996 YUKON. 4 WD, Power, CD, Leather. 113K miles. Runs & looks great. $12,900. 540-341-1028 JEEP GR CHEROKEE LTD. 97, V8, Ithr, CD, fully lod'd, blk, 1 owner, exc. cond. 126K. $12,500. 540-364-1940 SUBURBAN 2500, '91, 4WD, trailer hitch, 9 passenger, rear air, like new cond., 95K miles. $11,500,540-825-0083 2001 HAULMARK, 6x10, enclosed, color: dove/ dk. bl top, vent, side door, D-rings, 3100 mis. $1950. 540-347-0659 Chevy Pickup '64 3/4 ton Fleetside good cond. good driver, all orginicnla $3990 obo Call Mike 703-858-5008 INTERNATIONAL 16” flat dump 1980, runs great, $9995. OBO. Tri County Feeds. 540364-1891. ISUZU 1985 PICKUP 4WD, 159K mi., Diesel w/bed cap. Very good tires. $1,200. 703-7775430. mm Pam—We <wm. ~ / HOUSEKEEPER/ COOK Live-in, FT, perm. Near Manassas. Must speakAwrUe Encash fluenUy. Current diver's tense Own transportation. Good salary & Priv. quarters. Exc. references a must Cowrie considered. Quiet, Cheerful Surroundings 540-341-1980 AUTOMOTIVE Local A utomotive Service A Retail tire dealer has openings for all positions: • SALES • SERVICE TECHNICIANS • GENERAL SERVICE • STATE INSPECTORS Apply in person to: Rosson Troilo 19 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186 Bicycle Repair Good with your hands? Huffy has positions in bicycle, Grill Assembly and repair at local retailers. $8.00-$ 14.00/hr + piece-rate. Training provided. 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Box 1464 Middleburg, VA 20118 References required Legal Notices v.-...... . y NOTICE OF TAKING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS At the request of Ligeia Fontaine and Morton Nadler, Co-Executors of the Estate of Francine D Fontaine-Nadler, Deceased. (Fiduciary # FOO-5) i hereby notify all interested persons that I have fixed April 11, 2001, at 10 o'clock a m., as the time and my office at 31 Winchester Street, Warrenton, Virginia, as the place for taking proof of such debts and demands against said decedent or said decedent's estate pursuant to Virginia Code Section 64.1-171. Robert deT. Lawrence, IV, Assistant Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia 3-21-01_ *364667 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 41 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD Flint Hill Virginia Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trust dated November 9th, 1978 in the original principal amount of $47,500.00, recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia in Deed Book 129 at Page 778, the property briefly described below will be offered for sale at public auction: Lots 29, 30, 31 and the “Well Lot”, Mountain View Subdivision, as the same is duly dedicated platted and recorded in Deed Book 49 at page 490; among the land records of Rappahannock County, Virginia, as more particularly described in the referenced Deed of Trust, (the “Property”) The sale will take place on April 5, 2001 at 10:30 a m. at tt)e main entrance to the building housing the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. Terms: A deposit in the form of certified funds in the amount of $3,000.00 is required of any bidder at the time of sale. Closing within fifteen (15) days of sale. Time is of the essence. Additional terms may be announced at sale. Purchaser to pay all closing costs. Stephen B. Wood and Tonya Henderson-Stith, Substitute Trustees FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen B. Wood, Friedman & MacFadyen, P.A., 1601 Rolling Hills Drive, Ste. 125, Richmond, Virginia 23229, Telephone: (804)-288-0088 Ref;# 18827 3-7, 3-14, 3-21, 3-28-01 *362064 TRUSTEE SALE 26 Hidden Run Lane Rappahannock County In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $139,050.00, with an annual interest rate of 9.875% from Robert R. Thompson and Mary Cealack Harwood dated December 3,1999 recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, in Instrument #99-2028. at page 1. default having occurred in the payment of the Note thereby secured and at the request of the holder of said Note, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance to the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Washington, Virginia, on April 3, 2001 at 4:00 o'clock p.m. the property described in said deed, located at the above address and briefly described as: All that certain tract or parcel of land containing 5.0016 acres, bounded and described according to a plat recorded as Instrument No. 99-2027-1, with improvements thereon. TERMS OF SALE: CASH: A deposit of $10,000.00, cash or certified check, will be required at the time of sale with settlement within fifteen (15) days from the date of sale. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, we advise you that this firm is a debt collector attempting to collect the indebtedness referred to herein and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. SAMUEL I. WHITE, P C. Substitute Trustee This is a communication from a debt collector. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: SAMUEL I. WHITE, P C. (4036-01) 130 Business Park Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 757-497-4607 - Call Between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. 3-21,3-28-01 #364655 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 1502 RICHMOND ROAD Amissville, Virginia Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trust dated February 24th, 1998 in the original principal amount of $35,200.00, recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia in Deed Book 231 at Page 196, the property briefly described below will be offered for sale at public auction: Beginning at 'A' an iron pipe found on the Eastern side of State Route No. 729 and said point being a corner with Compton; thence with Compton's lines, South 50 06 04 East and 455.00 to ‘B’ an iron pin; thence South 40 20 43 West and 465.21 feet to C an iron pin in Settle's line; thence with Settle's Line North 80 51 30 West and 49.69 feet to 'D' an iron pipe found by fence corner post in Magyar's line; thence with Magyar’s line North 42 31 30 East and 317.55 feet to an iron pipe on Eastern bank of stream; thence North 62 00 37 West and 391.68 feet (with or near old fence line) to ‘F’ an iron pipe on the Eastern side of State Route No. 729; thence with the Eastern side of State Route No. 729, a curve to the right having a radius of 923.64 feet and an arc length of 258.09 feet to the point of beginning and containing 2.409 acres, more or less, as more particularly described in the referenced Deed of Trust, (the -Property") The sale will take place on April 16, 2001 at 10:30 a m. at the main entrance to the building housing the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. Terms: A deposit in the form of certified funds in the amount of $2,000.00 is required of any bidder at the time of sale. Closing within fifteen (15) days of sale. Time is of the essence. Additional terms may be announced at sale. Purchaser to pay all closing costs. Stephen B. Wood and Tonya Henderson-Stith, Substitute Trustees FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen B. Wood, Friedman & MacFadyen, P.A., 1601 Rolling Hills Drive, Ste. 125, Richmond, Virginia 23229, Telephone: (804)-288-0088 Ref # 200009 3-21. 3-211- 4-04 4-11-nt >365183 FORD AUTO PARTS COUNTER PERSON Experienced, computer knowledge a must. Excellent opportunity with an organization that is expanding. Salary Plus Commission Call David Baird Marshall Ford Marshall VA 540-364-1548 • Laborers • Equipment Operators • Dump Truck Drivers • Flush Truck Drivers • Grade Foremen • Punch Crew Foreman • Pipe Foreman Dental & Health Insurance & 401K Avail. RICKY L BROWN & SONS. NC 540-347-6628 LIVE-IN CARE GIVER/ AIDE for elderly lady. Room & board plus salary. Good references required. Amissville area. 540-937-3837 after 6PM LUMBER STACKERS for Augusta Lumber in Amissville. Call 540-347-4199 between 8am and 4:30 pm. M-Thurs. OFFICE ASSISTANT Multi-talented Jack/ Jane of all trades with passionate concern for the environment. 1 afternoon per week. Tell me about yourself: CT POB 455 Sperryville, VA. Classified Ads Work Call 540-347-4222 GIFT SHOP Do i/oii hate the sfteeiaUy retail exnerleitee. sttwy ana unique sense of style to manaqe our eharminji snoft? THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Iff earnings potential + ftIOO sign-on bonus Call Anne 540-675-3800 x46 The Inn at Little Washington Washington, VA 22747 GARDEN CENTER ASSOCIATE Full-time, year-round entry level position with advancement potential for cheerful, motivated individual with general knowledge of plants, landscaping, and gardening. Experience, sales ability and strong perennials knowledge a plus. Some lifting required. We offer a complete benefits package which includes 401 (k) and pension plan, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, health and life insurance available. Apply in person: WARRENTON FARMER’S CO-OP 143 Washington Street - Warrenton GOVERNMENT REPORTER Experienced, savvy reporter needed to cover busy county government beat for award-winning large weekly paper in rural Fauquier County. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills and ability to dig beneath the surface of a story to its core. In our newsroom, creativity is appreciated as much as a strong work ethic. Our r eporters have the opportunity to extend themselves beyond their beat to develop other writing styles and techniques. Although we cover a relatively small county compared to our Neighbors in Northern Virginia, we have caring involved readers who look to us to keep them informed. Pay and benefits are competitive. Send resume, and clips to: Robin Earl, Managing Editor Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA 20188 E-mail: rearl@timespapers.com Call: 540-347-4222 with questions Junes ln.i,.i„iiiiiu|Mm.ii.ii/il northern Virginia i- ’ ?3 Cti -■ pTiAiB K 5't*atS» Part-Time «* Inside Sales Stone Corporation s a fast-ryowng. ct MEDICAL QUALITY ASSIGNMENTS TODAY! Diversify your experience and advance your career with Clinical Lab Staff, the nationwide company run by clinicians for clinicians. We offer great pay and generous benefits, incl. medical/ dental and more! We’re seeking: • Medical Technologists • Medical Technicians • Medical Lab Technicians • Medical Assistants Phlebotomists "Positions available in VA, MD and DC" Call us today at (301)340-6211. Also ask us about our Account Manager opportunities. Call (800)475-2959 today! EOE CLINICAL LAB STAFF www.clinicallabstaff. com NOW HIRING! WAREHOUSE/ DELIVERY PERSONNEL NEEDED Full-time positions with benefits, including health & life insurance, pension & 401 (k), vacation & sick leave. Must have good driving record and valid driver’s license. Agriculture background helpful. Apply in person: MARSHALL FARMER’S CO-OP Marshall, Virginia WARRENTON FARMER'S CO-OP 143 Washington Street Warrenton, Virginia Medical REWARD YOURSELF WITH OUR $200 SIGN-ON BONUS Start an exciting new career with Healthcare Financial Staffing, and enjoy a generous signon bonus, great pay and excellent benefits. We have immediate opportunities for: • Billers/Collectors • Admitters/Front Desk Personnel • Coders • Claims Examiners • Payment Posting Specialists • Medical Receptionist • Medical Data Entry Clerks “Positions available in VA, MD and DC** Sign on bonus requires completion of 120 hours on assignment Call us today at (301)251-4441. EOE HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL STAFFING www.healthcare financial.com RETAIL SALES Brown’s Woodstuff is a growing company seeking qualified individuals to add to our staff part-time & fulltime. We are a retail sales business specializing in handcrafted furniture reproductions. and county crafts. We are in need of versatile, responsible and motivated individuals. Call 540-347-2189 5 Broadview Ave Warren ton, VA (Times northern Virginia SALES Smith-Midland Corporation, a growing manufacturer of precast concrete products, is expanding its sales team and seeks a sales representative for its pre-engineered precast concrete buildings sold to the utility, communication, industrial, government and engineering markets. Sales territory includes Virginia and Maryland. This position is commission based with lucrative earning potential. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental and life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement/ savings plan, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement and guaranteed earnings during training. EOE M/F/D/V Interested persons may fax, mall or e-mail resumes to: Smith-Midland Corporation Human Resources Dept. P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1232 e-mall: asmlth®smlthmldland.com RETAIL SALES/ RECEIVING CLERK ■ Requires computer experience, good customer service skills. Agriculture background helpful. Full-time position with benefits including health & life insurance. pension & 401K plan, vacation, sick leave, employee purchase discount. Applv in person. Marshall Farmers’ Co-op Marshall, VA With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 Minnieland at Gainesville is now hiring for the following positions: • Infant Room: 6:00am- 2:00pm • Multi-Classroom Teacher: 8:00am- 5:00pm • Pre-K: 3:00pm -6:00pm • Summer Camp Counselors- Various shifts Please Call Debbie or Rebeccah at: (703) 753-2213 or fax resume to (703) 753-0398 E.O.E. Lincoln - Mercury - Jeep Dealership needs experienced technicians for high volume shop. Great income potential! Good Company Benefits! Monday- Friday 9 - 4:30 pm Call R. Snyder 703-361-7162 703-631-1181 Marshall Manor Marshall Manor Assisted Living Facility is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: HOUSEKEEPING •• Full and part-time available. MAINTENANCE •• Full and part-time positions available. Contact Tom Golden at 540-364-1200. NURSING ASSISTANT / CNA ‘s — Full position available on select shifts. Part-time and PRN positions available on all shifts. LPN/RN’s •• Part-time position available on evening shift. PRN positions available, all shifts. Full-time position available on night shift. Contact Cindy Mazurkiewicz at 540-3641200. DIETARY •• Full-time cook position available on 11:00am - 7:30pm shift. Contact Jim Armstrong at 540-364-1200. PARTS COUNTER SALES Excellent opportunity for experienced parts person. Fast paced industrial/agricultural dealership in New Baltimore seeks individual looking for career advancement Excellent salary opportunity with great benefits & 401K THEROS EQUIPMENT Mike & 540-220-5437 FORKLIFT OPERATOR Culpeper Wood Preservers seeks full-time experienced heavy duty forklift operators to load tractor and trailers. Lumber experience preferred. References required We provide excellent benefits including health and life insurance, profit sharing, voluntary dental plan, credit union membership, short term disability, paid holidays and vacation. Please apply in person at Culpeper Wood Preserves on Rt. 666 Culpeper, Virginia between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm OPENING SOON Sales Our top sales producers earn... • Over $100,000 yr. • Full Benefits Plan • Employee Discount • Recognition • $300 Signing Bonus • • ALSO HIRING CASHIERS* • Interested in joining the area's largest and most progressive furniture retailer? Send us your resume or contact us today! The RoomStore Furniture 619 Frost Ave. Warrenton, VA 540-341-4346 Fax to: 540-341-4349 . . ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Smith-Midland Corporation is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the CEO. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience working directly with a CEO. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office is required. Duties include transcribing correspondence, taking meeting minutes, proofing, supervising other office personnel and other duties such as planning meetings, corporate functions and company events, making travel arrangements and directing inquiries from stockholders. We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical/dental insurance, 401 (k) plan and educational reimbursement. Qualified applicants may send resumes including salary history to: Human Resources Dept. Smith Midland Corp. P.O. Box 300, Midland, VA 22728 or Fax (540) 439-1232 E-mail: asmith@crosslink.net Is the place to go for Good. Clean. Shift Supervisor Earn J9.90 per hour Salespeople Earn *8.50 per hour Ditch the fryers and small workspaces! Sheetz food service and cashier areas have a roomy, contemporary feel. You'll be comfortable in the new, clean atmosphereinside and out! No cheesy uniforms! How do you look in black pants and a polo shirt? Think about it! The quality of our gasoline is the highest available. The ideal Sheetz employee is a good communicator who takes pride in his/her appearance and values every customer. You'll have fun knowing that you're doing well in your career. Sheetz is very generous, our pay scales, advancement opportunities and benefit plans are second to none. Our team members get what they need and that's why they stay with us! We offer: • Educational AssistanceSi 500 toward college tuition • Paid vacations and personal days • Bonus Programs • Medical Insurance—doctor visits, emergency visits, and prescnption drugs • Dental Care—checkups, cleaning • Life Insurance—for you and dependents • Credit Union • Employee Meal Program • 401 (k) program • Employee Assistance Program • On-site training • Overtime pay for 7 holidays •a Wring for our Chantilly, Va. location: Route 50 and riand Road • Fax Us a Resume to 540/869-7286 growing. We rt growing fast. State-of-the-art convenience. mt LU 24-nr. Jobline 1-800/745-9666 sneeiz.com Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 For Employment and Classified : Or Fax 540-349-867$

Celebrations highlight news Happy birthday to Miss Mary Miller Wood who will have her day on Sunday, March 25. Happy first birthday wishes are also extended to Bobbi Leigh Lockhart, who will qelebrate on Wednesday, March 28. Bobbi is the daughter of Tanya Lockhart and the granddaughter of Bobby and Diana Hughes of Washington. Best wishes to Jim and Carol Marangoni of Aaron Mountain Road who will have their 46th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, March 27. Wednesday, March 21 is the third week of the Lenten Services at Washington Baptist Church. Father Jerry Pokorsky will be the speaker on the topic of The Good Thief. Reynolds Baptist of Sperryville will be the host. Washington Baptist will furnish the music. Pot luck supper begins at 6:15 p.m. and services begin at 7 p.m. Our condolences to the family of Mrs. Faye Pullen who passed away at her home in .in. 9 ^ * ~lf . Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Gid Brown Hollow last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McGuire of Vienna were recent Saturday overnight guests of her mother, Mrs. Alice Butler. Happy wedding anniversary to Wayne and Cathy Lane of Aaron Mountain Road who will celebrate their 25th on Tuesday, March 27. Cathy is the daughter of Jim and Carol Marangoni. Cathy and her husband got married on her parent’s anniversary 25 years ago. Just a reminder to save your good saleable items for our annual Spring Event at the Washington Baptist Church which will be held on Saturday, April 21. For more information please contact Ruth Clark at 675-3608 Happy birthday to Arthur Smoot of Flint Hill who has his day on Tuesday, March 27. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser of Sperryville were Saturday visitors of his mother, Mrs. Addie Keyser. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Donald Keyser and Pat and Julie Hammon of Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Clark of Lebannon Church were TViesday visitors or Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas. On Thursday, March 22 the Relay for Life will meet at the Fellowship Hall of the Washington Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Have a great week and enjoy the arrival of Spring and get ready to plant that garden. Methodist Board met The Administrative Board of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church met on Thursday evening at the home Amissville news notes Happy Spring! Yipee spring officially started March 20, and I for one hope the warm weather follows quickly. The Easter Bunny will soon be on his way! rT Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 The Amissville Baptist Church Acteens went to Eagle Eyrie over the weekend. There were eight girls and three adults that went. They had a great time. If you would like your teen daughter to be involved with the Acteens, they meet on Wednesday nights at 7 at the Amissville Baptist Church. RAA is still looking for sponsors for a couple of the baseball teams. If you would like more information call Donna Sheffield at 937-5595. Amissville United Methodist Church is having its annual Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday April 14 at 2 p.m. All children are invited to join in the fun, bring your basket. If you would like to donate a dozen real eggs or plastic ones, contact Faye Smoot at 937-4885. Amissville Baptist Church is having its Maundy Thursday service on April 12 at 7 p.m. Pastor Scott Moore of the Ohev •Yisrael Messianic Jewish Congregation, will be leading the service. For more information call the church office at 937"6159. * RAA family clean-up day at 'Stewart Field is April 7. Bring "your rakes and shovels. t The first games are Saturday, April 21. See you at ’the ball field. Here’s another poem that I .have written. Listen to the Whisper - When the day has ended, ' And darkness is all around, * You’re in the peace and 'quiet, •! Without a single sound, *; You ask a question silently, ; Wondering who will hear; ^ Why did you leave me? * All is so unclear. 1 Listen to the whisper, ' That only God will send, • The little sound you hear, j That you think is just the •wind. It is the Master telling you, , Don’t be faint of heart, • He is here with me, *■ You are not far apart. Z Listen to the Whisper, I I’m so Happy and so Free, } AH of heavens glory is here for me. i Listen to the whisper •. And soon you will see, i All will be clear, ^ And you shall be with me. • Have a great week and enjoy the sunshine! of Mary Frances Bywaters. Others in attendance were Merlin Shorb, Mabel Lillard, Louise McCulloch, Doug Bywaters, Athena Bywaters, Harriet Davis, Tom Davis and M.H. Brady. Barbara Gentry spent from Thursday until Sunday in Roanoke attending the Post Masters Conference there. Louise McCulloch and Edna Lillard visited Clyde Lillard at the Lynn Care Center in Front Royal on Sunday. The 23rd annual Fodderstack 10 KM Classic Race is scheduled for Saturday, April 21 beginning at 10 a.m. at the warehouse in Flint Hill on Route 522, across the Fodderstack and ending at the court house in Washington. Johnny Vest of Virginia Beach was a Sunday afternoon visitor of his grandmother, Mrs. Christine Vest. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Douglas Farmer will deliver the message and invites the public to join them. Plan now to attend the community Lenten services held at the Washington Baptist Church each Wednesday. The covered dish dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. with the worship service following the dinner. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The IF 'iwiwx \\\\ " \ Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. The Flint Hill firemen have set new dates for their annual carnival to be held June 13-16. They are seeking contestants for the queen contest and anyone interested may call Charlotte Tummeyer at 6358278. We wish all those on the sick list a speedy recovery. Bill and Joanne Welch, Elizabeth Welch, Bob and Deborah Milosavick and Ruth and Jack Preston had lunch in Luray last Sunday. Bill Welch and Jack Preston have returned to their respective homes after spending last week in Florida. Billy Welch is enjoying being home with his family for spring break. Elizabeth Welch had as her guest in her home on Sunday, Vivian Hackney, daughter of Donn and Melody Hackney. The girls had a fun day together. Call me with your news. Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions was recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Elizabeth J. Baley to Elyse Suzanne Michel and others, 11.711 acres, more or less, Stonewall District. $215,000. Joseph T. Atkins and others to Alma J. Viator, 16.2486 acres, Piedmont District. $250,000. Prok and Alma Association LP to Richard P. Biby, 16.480 acres, Piedmont District. $245,000. William L. Settle and wife to Robert L. Settle, 2 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. James Falls and other, Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office F.T. Valley - 30 wooded acres, over 500 ft. park boundary, road frontage, strong stream, septic approved. $5,000 per acre Flint Hill - Affordable two bedroom home, eatin kitchen, living room with wood stove, recently remodeled bath, 1 car garage, 1.12 acre lot. $89,000 Off Rt. 231 - in Broad Hollow, 10.1 wooded acres on state road. Stream, park boundary. $75,000 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 sperryvillerlty@aol.com Bud Corder (540) 675-3291 John Eubank fgf (540) 987-8146 76th Running Vimima Gold A Special Section Celebrating Virginia’s Premier Racing Event of the Year A circulation of 18,000 plus additional distribution at the Gold Cup Races on Saturday, May 5th Published in the... Jauquier dimes'Democrat Rappahannock News Advertising Deadline: April 11, 2001 Issue Date: April 25, 2001 Contact Your Advertising Consultant Jauqirier <Iime5'Dentocrat 540-347-4222 • 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton Virginia trustees to Dwight D. Kessell and wife, .5756 acres, Stonewall District. $139,000. Patricia Lee Tapp to Darien K. Anderson and wife, .406 acre. Outback Inc. to George Mika, 60 acres, Stonewall District. $150,000. Small Country Homa ft Outbuildings Hand-Crafted ' v « Eappahannock S' s' •< * * ft Design & : - , Building - p Company, Ltd. *,,r Robert KtChe: «v iifftO-675-1966 fdbc^earthtthk.net '.-.; Cotranercial/Office Space - Nearly new office building off Rt. 211 with VDOT turn lane near Washington. Fully handicap accessible. A rare find in Rappahannock on 2 open acres! Beautiful Blue Ridge Mtn. views. $215,OCX) . Interesting Older Home on half acre in Washington. Two large bedroom suites, one may be divided for 3rd BR. Reception foyer, living room with wood stove, study, dining room, large kitchen and 3 porches. $182,900 1850 Impressive brick home in the heart of historic Sperryville. 3 large BRs, 2 BAs plus 1 BR and BA apartment. Charming home or potential B&B, retail store or home business opportunity. Use your imagination! Two lots on the river & plenty of area for parking. $299,000 New Home - 3 BRs, 2 BAs feature plenty of light. Partially finished, walk-out, lower level room with full BA can be great master suite, family room or living space for those older kids! Kitchen w/island to living room for open feel-, ing. % acre with lovely views over pond! Majestic trees in yard, easy access. $134,500 Real Estate ni P. O. Box 298 *291 Gay St., Washington, VA 22747 rn E-mail: re3@crosslink.net 540-675-1373 Rick Kohler 540-937-6146 Mitzie Young 540-675-3555 Amy Sloanc-Timbers 540-987-8668 12699 Lee Highway • Washington, VA 22747 125 BEAR WALLOW ROAD- Gorgeous setting overlooking pond and Skyline Drive. Farmhouse style, 2-story with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Complete in-law suite in lower level,1 with outside entrance. Oversized 2-car garage.. ' A rare opportunity at $295,OOOL Call Sam Snead of Sam Snead Realty, office 540-987-9243, home 540-987-93% or 1-800-292-3548. ™ ,.nno.M., Office Phone: 540-987-9243 Samsnead@mris.com • Sam Snead home: 540-987-9336 Skippy Giles home: 540-675-3637 Or visit our Web Page: Samsneadrealty.com or homesdatabase.com/samsnead to search MLS for other listings. Optional Acreage Buy this custom country home on the Rappahannock River on 23 to 45 acres. Prices range from $359,000 to $459,000. Choose the acreage - choose the price! RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE RESOURCES 540-675-1190 Butch Zindel butch@rapprealestate.com Greg Clark www.rappahannockrealestateresources.com

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By George Rowand Times Community Newspaper Writer Gardening season is just a couple of months away, and I’m getting ready! I’m looking forward to this season with even more anticipation than usual, for a number of reasons. First off, I think I’ve got a handle on my mole-vole problem. As some will retail, I’ve been fighting that rodent condition for a number of years, and I was losing badly. The last straw occurred two years ago when the moles (or, more probably, the voles) killed three rose bushes by eating all the roots. See LASAGNA, Page 3 i Wilbanks & Wolfrom, llc Upholstery and Interior Fashions patio/sunroom furniture cushions CUSTOM BED/TABLE LINENS, SLIPCOVERS FABRIC* LEATHER, FOAM IN-HOME CONSULTATION AVAILABLE 87 Garrett Street, #102 Warrenton, VA 20186 540-341.8830 Times Community Photo/R.B. Gassii YUMMY: Lasagna gardening alternates layers of newspapers and soil. • Heating Oil • Automatic Delivery • Budget Plans • On-line Ordering • Burner Service • Gasoline (540) 788-HEAT www.vyhitmanoil.com The Uttlest “BIG” Oil Company on the Bast rr

f r •; : v ? ^ . ' 4.' I * / * ■•• i l'' ’» ■*.. £- *> v g ' Last year, the Environmental Protection 4 Agency announced bans on Dursban and Diazinon. These are the two most widely used pesticides in the U.S., found in hundreds of products ranging from ant and roach sprays to grubkilling lawn sprays and flea collars. Although many home owners were surprised by the EPA bans, the news didn’t come as a surprise to the millions of organic gardeners who already shun chemical pesticides in favor of natural and less-toxic alternatives for controlling pests in their homes and gardens. “I don’t want to expose myself to chemicals in the garden,” said George Wagner of Mission Viejo, Calif, who has been an organic gardener for more than 15 years. He said that Mother Nature tends to take care of insect pests herself, in a healthy organic garden. Last year, Wagner’s pepper plants were infested with aphids and spider mites last year. But instead of reaching for a chemical pesticide, he used an allnatural spray called Pyola™ from Gardens Alive!®. Pyola combines pyrethrin, a popular insecticide made from chrysanthe : -• •: ; t *£ *< mum ‘flowers, with canola oil. The result is a spray that kills a broad range of insects in all of their life stages. According to Wagner, the environmentally-friendly Pyola did the job well. i aian t nave a single aphid or mite,” he said. While advocates of natural pest controls maintain that eco-friendly methods are effective, they also point out that natural pest control can often take more time to work than the powerful, broad-based chemical insecticides. “Chemical pesticides kill quickly and indiscriminately,” said Niles Kinerk, CEO of Gardens Alive!. “Natural methods of insect control can be very effective, yet nature’s system of pest control can take a little longer and involve a little more effort than spraying a chemical pesticide that kills everything in its wake. “The natural alternatives are worth the extra time and attention they require to protect yourself, your family, your pets and your environment.” DESIGN O BUILD o RENOVATE : Home Sweet Home Improvements K Uc. # 209428A CONSTRUCTION O ELECTRICAL o PLUMBING www.homesweethomeimprovements.coni .. 540-439-8890 Kinerk points to the insecticidal properties of neem tree seeds, which have long been used to repel insect pests in gar dens and f homes in i India and Y Africa. Today, neem seed extract is the active ingredient in Neem-Away™ Insect Spray, available exclusively from Gardens Alive!. Neem-Away suppresses an insect’s desire to feed and disrupts its hormonal balance so it dies before molting. Neem-Away kills a wide range of insects, from aphids and caterpillars to corn borers and squash bugs, but it does not harm beneficial insects such as lady beetles and lacewings. Neem-Away and many other natural insecticides are most effective when applied several times at intervals of seven to 10 days. Natural pesticides also work best when applied at the early stages of an infestation — not when plants are completely covered with insect pests. “So much of gardening is getting in touch with the natural cycles of plants and insects,” said Kinerk. “The more observant and more knowledgeable gardeners become, the more they find they don’t need to use Dursban or Diazinon or any other chemicals in their gardens.” The Gardens Alive! catalog contains a wide variety of environmentally-responsible products, including pest controls, composting aids, plant foods, lawn fertilizers, weed controls, natural pet products and other useful home and garden items. A free catalog is available by contacting Gardens Alive!, 5100 Schenley Place, Dept. 18238, Lawrenceburg, Ind. 47025 or (812) 5378650. The Web site is www.GardensAlive.com. * s t From Page 2 I was a whipped man, and desperate times call for desperate measures. We got two cats, and they started almost immediately to, shall we say, alleviate the situation. While we have not totally eradicated those pesky underground eating machines, my girls have liquidated quite a few. Now walking in my planting areas no longer resembles a ramble in quicksand. Problem No. 1 eliminated, or at least mollified. On to problem No. 2. Any good gardener can tell you that the most important element of a successful garden is the soil. Makes sense. And that was the crux of my problem once I got past the molevole axis. My soil is thin, rocky and very poor. I’ve tried to amend it in the past by adding manure and other normal soil additives, with little success. My plants struggled ... until the middle of last year. That’s when I discovered lasagna gardening. The name makes it sound like you’re planting and harvesting a pasta dish, but if one See LASAGNA, Page 5 YOUR TREES DESERVE THE BEST OF CARE Trees are valuable assets. 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Local opportunities for gardeners to flowe ii *; if P m m iKfsihiP Ij*** r Times-Community File Photo FOR THE HERBALLY INCLINED: For those interested in the many uses of herbs, the Fauquier Evening Herb Society offers an opportunity to explore. Regina Yubkonis * IS * ? t Times Community Newspapers Writer ; , There are two new events in; the area to inspire gardeners and start filling that spring calendar. We gardeners grow in clumps and it’s always exciting to get together and share interests and ideas. The Fauquier Evening Herb Society had its formative meeting Feb. 19 in Marshall. The group plans to meet at the Marshall Community Center on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in the culinary, medicinal, folkloric, aromatherapy and craft uses of herbs is invited to join. Marshall residents Jackie Hitchcock and her mother, Marylu Zurbuchen, are the founders. With 15 men and women attending the first meeting, they are off to a good start. Zurbuchen, a life-long gardener, started an herb guild in her previous home of Homestead, Fla. It grew to more than 60 members in just two years. The society’s president is Crystal Burchnell who recently joined our community from California to accept a position in Delaplane. Burchnell plans to < have guest speakers -on various topics and welcomes volunteers. A future herb and craft fair is in the works and perhaps an herb garden at the < Community Center, tended by members but enjoyed by all. * ■* \ The group attending the first meeting chose an herb-of-themonth through December. Each month, members will bring a treat or item made from the month’s herb. The March 12 meeting will feature garlic. Some future selections are lemon balm, fennel, aloe vera and rosemary. Membership dues were set at $20 per person or $30 per couple. Those who would like to learn more may call Burchnell at (540) 364-6270, or the new vice president, Debbie Franklin, at (540) 364-2326. With the public’s interest in natural health and well-being growing, the Fauquier Evening Herb Society is a great chance for any gardener to get in on the ground floor of what could be an exciting group. Another fairly new event is the Spring Fling. Sponsored by the Prince William County unit of the Virginia Cooperative Extension, “Spring. Fling 2Q(M A Lawn and | { ! Landscape "Extravaganza” will be held at £he Prince William f County t feargrounds from 9 a.m. until .4 p^m. April 28. r j }. This will be the second Spring Fling — the first was a hugfc hit. The event will feature educational exhibits, interactive displays for adults and children and vendors of all types of garden wants and needs. There will be plants, art, balloon animals and whoknows what else. If you would like to be one of the vendors or exhibits, space is filling up quickly and last year was a sell-out. Rose Schwitzer, a Master Gardener at the Extension office and extremely friendly person, is coordinating the event and can be reached at 703-792-4723. Vendor space is reasonable and non-profit space is free. Regina Yurkonis, owqs Perennium — Wildlife Landscaping in Warrenton — design and installation focusing on native plants and wildlife habitat. She may be reached at 347-0027 or at perennium@earthlink.net. i Protect What's Important... Family — Home — Business | Customized Systems Starting At ■ Wireless and Hardwired Systems ■ Guaranteed Lowest Monitoring Price ■ One Year Warranty on Equipment > FREE no hassle, no pressure security evaluation > FREE Wireless Driveway Sensor System with every custom home security system ($250 value) " FREE additional year of warranty on all equipment (two year warranty on all equipment) > FREE wireless panic button or equal valued equipment (Commercial Systems only) > FREE six months central station monitoring included in every new install ($150 value) Don’t Wait for Something to Happen ... Call Now!! ' For Details Call 540-364-3872 or 800-200-8663. Silent Partner Security Systems, Inc. 8556 West Main Street, Marshall, VA 20115 • L)CJS #11-1765 Specializing in Hidden Camera Systems WIRELESS DRIVEWAY SENSORS $249 SIMMS Spring Cleaning Sale! Take advantage of all stock merchandise drastically reduced! Save on the finest names in furniture: • Pennsylvania House • Sligh i* Henkel-Harris • Karastan • Howard Miller • Hickory Chair • Vanguard • Hooker • Hekman • Stanley • Sherill • Jessica Charles • Theodore & Alexander m • Hancock & Moore • Nichols & Stone • Isenhour and much more! Six Months No Interest, No Payments! 901 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 540/898-3500 Toll free: 800/523-9888 www.simmsfuraiture.com Mon. - Wed., Fri. & Sat. 9-6; Thu. 9-8 • Sun. 12-5 ' 1 Satisfaction ' Is Our Business.

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True to her past roles in stage production, Eddison Out there Regina j Yurkonis tends to “go big” and loves hot colors and large masses to make a statement. She said she is glad the hot colors — red, orange and yellow — are back “in, but assured us any color combination that feels good is good. In researching her new book, Eddison studied the science of color. The physics, biology and wave theories were a bit daunting and she decided not to clutter up the book with too much technical information which the average gardener really didn’t need. But no one can deny the importance of light influencing color. Most gardeners notice their garden colors are more vibrant at dawn and dusk. 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The feeling they give us is one of peace, of getting along. Colors which are opposite each other on the wheel, like blue and orange, have no pigments in common and give a sense of excitement or tension. Eddison also reminded us of some artistic terms. “Tint” is color with white; “shade” is color with black and “tone” is color with gray. The eye will see pink as a tint of red. Colors with the same value or intensity such as all pastels or all darks blend together before the eye. It is easy to blend colors of the same value but it can also get pretty boring. I loved her discussion of the color white. Using slides, she ijlfititrfteiriow , white aite> the strongest; of lal form in a garden. In the landscape as well as in art, white can be used for good (to draw attention) or for bad (appearing disruptive and destructive to the garden as a whole). Edaison also uses paintings directly as a source of ideas for gardens. She carries slides of paintings she admires to nurseries. There, she duplicates the artist’s color combinations using live plants. One illustration used “Parau, Parau” by Gauguin. Its salmons, oranges ana yellows with green and turquoise were duplicated by varieties of geraniums, phormium, salvia and helicnrysum in a turquoise-glazed pot. Using pots to experiment was a continuing theme. Eddison often tries out color combinations in containers before using them wholesale in a garden. One of the art classes she taught in the past was collage. She suggests gardeners chop up magazine photos of the colors or plants they intend to use ana paste them together as a preview of the garden. She also suggested looking ■ M s?n iiai R4ti ■ _ against dark green leaves or the fall colors of maples against the blue ^utumn sky. Sne urged us to look at unique color combination^ in everyday surroundings, such as greeting cards and catalogs, and notice how color is used in commercial photography to stir a certain mood or feeling. Eddison offered a few surefire color hints: • Purple and silver always works. • Yellow, blue and green is always pleasing • Gray is the great marriage counselor: any color looks good with a shade of gray, so it should be added, with stone, bark or paint. She advises gardeners to fret less over someone else’s imposed style and rules. In short, a garden should make you happy and, “As long as there is enough green, it will be all right.” To be put on the FauquierLoudoun Garden Club’s mailing list for future symposia, those interested may write to Mrs. William Wilbur at P.O. Box 1007, Warrenton, Va. 20188. ASPHALT-SEALCOATING AND FATING For The Best Looking Driveway On Your Street Driveway Paving Specialists Family Owned & Operated Since 1988 Licensed • Insured Driveways • Residential & Commercial • Resurfacing • New Construction Sealcoating Parking Lots, Extensions & Line Striping • Repairs • Grading & Graveling n $200 OFF Any Complete Driveway Installation (Up to 2000 sq. ft.) 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EARTH-FRIENDLY: Concern about the environment has prompted many home builders to use durable, recyclable brick. r Greener H From Page 11 back-to-the-basics as building products come. This assumption has been confirmed in recent years by industry and academic research on sustainable buildings and green architecture. In fact, the American Institute of Architect’s Environmental Resource Guide (1996) advises architects to “select brick, tile or concrete masonry products when possible.” Here’s a look at some of the specific attributes that make brick an environmentallyfriendly building choice. Brick as a building material First, brick’s mass prevents temperature extremes on the outside of a building from affecting temperature on the inside. Sometimes called “thermal lag,” this process translates into year-round comfort and energy savings for occupants. An insulated brick cavity wall resists heat gain more than 50 times better than double-reflective glass and nine times better than an insulated metal sandwich panel wall. f , Second, brick Wlgllp require less insulatipjr j L 1 than lightweight walls (i.e., synthetic stucco, vinyl, aluminum or wood) for the same energy performance. Publications are full of articles pertaining to global warming and the effects it is having on weather patterns which often prove destructive. Using brick as a building material offers home owners a sense of safety because brick can withstand severe wind and weather. Following the devastation of Hurricane Floyd, a brick “Hurricane House” — built to withstand 100 to 110 mph winds with little or no damage — made its debut in a Norfolk, Va.area Parade of Homes. Finally, consumers building with brick can rest assured that the brick on their houses will last. The Ziggurat at Ur, which is made of fired clay brick, has been standing since 2300 BC. The famous Great Wall of China, constructed around 210 BC, is made of 3,873,000,000 individual bricks. In this country, one of the more famous historic brick buildings is Independence Hall builf in Philadelphia iri 1 theritBsn i n nv^ . j Brick ' stands the test of, time. k 3; Mining and manufacturing As brick originates from the earth’s clay, it thrives as a nearly inexhaustible natural resource and is manufactured in 38 states. Furthermore, the clay mining process is virtually harmless to the environment, and a single small mining site may be used for more than a century. After they have been depleted, clay pits can be converted into wildlife preserves or lakes for sport, recreation or conservation use. Carolina Ceramic, Inc., a brick manufacturer in Columbia, S.C., converted its clay pit into a 2,000-acre wildlife refuge for deer, turkey, dove and quail. And Acme Brick has transformed more than a dozen of its depleted pits to wildlife sanctuaries stocked with corn-fed catfish. Unlike other building materials, brick creates little waste when it is manufactured. See GREENER, Page 27 UBCMO. The Pro Performante Team'" Trimmer SRM-2100 C.A.R.B. SRM-211 *199.99 Echo’s lightest straight shaft trimmer is perfect for light to medium-duty users. Power Blower PB-2100 C.A.R.B. PB-201 Lightweight, easy-to-use. Echo’s top selling hand-held blower. PB-2100 •149.99 Power Pruner* PPT-2400 *599.99 PPFD-240G/PPT2400 The PPT-2400 is the industry’s longest engine powered pruner and is designed for the most demanding user. Smith & Sons Equipment 8745 James Madison Highway • Warrenton, VA 540-347-1991 sikkens One name for all your woodcare needs. The unique quality and natural beauty of wood is surpassed only by its need for superior protection. Sikkens Exterior and Interior Woodcare Products are bom from innovative technology and a determined pursuit of high quality that is a hallmark of the Sikkens brand. Ask us about Sikkens • a premium line of uncompromising finishes for all your woodcare . needs. Beautiful solutions for woodcare.m Hie Milt Shfp (540) 347-4484 51 Alexandria Pike • Warrenton, VA . www.paintshopltd.com

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Room From Page 13 complement virtually any traditional home,” he said. “And while it is easy to make one of these conservatories look as if it were always part of a home, modern technology makes it a true all-year environment. “Back in Victoria’s day, a conservatory kept tender plants under glass, but it was no place for people to hang out during harsh winters. By contrast, we now build energyefficient structures. For example, glass offerings include triple-glazed, laminated, tinted and wire-enforced varieties for durability and insulation.” Location, location According to Stein, it is vital that the conservatory is designed to make the most of a site and a home. If it will be used mostly for casual dining or family room, it makes sense to connect it to the kitchen, but if its main role is hosting parties, its best location might be off the living room. And, of course, the view from a glass-enclosed room is all-important. Owners might want to look out on something especially wonderful, “A majestic tree, a prized bed of flowers, a clearing where the deer congregate.” Obviously, climate plays a major role in the decision how to position the conservatory. A southern exposure is best for capturing the most daylight, but it may be too hot in warm regions. Additional cooling might be needed, and that could be costly. An eastern exposure will ease cooling needs by providing sun in the morning and shade the rest of the day, hardly a good idea for anybody, who wants to retreat to the conservatory for after-work enjoyment. Western exposure, on the other hand, will bring in harsh afternoon sun that will need to be shaded. A northern exposure will provide low levels of light and partial shade most of the day. In Northern states, this might cause a room to be too cool and damp, but it would be a good idea for the South. Siting a conservatory on an east-west axis in cool regions will provide the benefits of passive solar heating. Throughout the day, it will collect heat, which will then be released during cooler evening hours. OUTLOOK: Glassed-in add-ons are favorites for family living, candlelight dinners, tea on snowy afternoons, and glamorous parties. This Tanglewood conservatory echoes the elegance of Victorian glasshouses, but adds energy efficiency and livability. OLD TOWN S WOODWORKING mr FINE FURNISHINGS AND CABINETRY Working with your architect or builder to get the cabinets you always wanted in your home or office. 545 Old Meetze Rd. Warrenton, VA 540-347-3993 Fax 540-347-3847 ^aJmo %mjwnum % The Area’s Largest Home Decorating Center Thousands of Yards of Designer Fabrics Schumacher, Greeff, Brunschwig & Fils & many more Furniture: Hickory Chair Wesley Hd - Lancaster - Century Elc. Lamps: Wildwood-Bradhum Gallery - Cedar Hdl John Richards Collection & others Lampshades • Wallpaper • Unique Accessories Custom Window Treatments & Bedding 78 Main St • Old Town Warrenton 540-349-9467 .Hours: 9:30-6:00M-F • 9:30-5:00Satzsa,

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Season-pass holders and members of the Meadowlark Gardeners receive unlimited admission to the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority’s 95acre botanic and horticultural display garden complex April 1 through Oct. 31. The 2001 admission fees will go into effect on Sunday, April 1. Season passes are $20 for unlimited admissions; annual memberships are $25 per individual and $35 per family. See CALENDAR, Page 19 Fauquier ' • f Hardwoods (540) 788-4647 / Q03Q Vrtstersburg Koad * just off Koute 28 in & divert on Border From Page 17 that can be created with them. Lush garden and sea views, scenery from around the world, art that evokes masterpieces, sweet nostalgia, and architectural elements, from friezes, panels and moldings to columns, balustrades, and pediments, are some of the possibilities. Barbara Lazarow, head designer for Blonder Wallcoverings, feels that borders and scenics have reached a new plateau of artistry. For example, Chesapeake Wallcoverings has introduced several collections with borders painted by important international artists, and collections like “Pitture Veneziane e Trompe 1’OeiP from Italy features architectural designs to delight anybody, who admires the decorative details found at European manor houses. Technology is making its mark on borders, murals and art pieces as well. Edges are no longer just straight. Many are now cut to follow the contours of bows, swags, flowers, foliage, column capitals, and other intricate shapes. The effects are stunning. r Choices galore \ With such a wealth? of designs, settling on the perfect border might seem difficult, but Lazarow says this isn’t so. “Even style novices will recognize the borders that will suit their rooms,” explained Lazarow. “A border with Wild West scenes obviously isn’t for a formal dining room, and a frieze with a medallion or Greek Key motif is a clear fit for a classically traditional space. An art piece depicting a historically correct Dorian column will look out of place in a log cabin, a border with a line-up of birdhouses is a great theme for a country family room, and a roses-and-lace motif immediately brings a Victorian room to mind. “This is as basic as choosing accessories for an outfit. You don’t wear dangling diamond earrings with a camping outfit. You don't wear a fringed suede jacket with a satin ball gown.” Borders, scenic panels and art pieces can be used on painted walls, but Lazarow points out that home owners may prefer the way they look with companion wallpapers. Somehow, a subtly patterned wall covering, such as a faux design that echoes the beauty of marble, limestone, fabric, grasscloth or leather, creates a richer background for borders or art pieces. Finding just the right com panion wallpaper is easy. 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Calendar From Page 19 Spring Garden Tour Sunday, April 15,2 pjn. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna Hillsides of daffodils, more than 20 species of flowering cherry trees and beds of blooming spring bulbs await on this free tour at the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority’s 95-acre garden complex. Reservations are preferred; call (703) 255-£631. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is located between Routes 7 and 123, off of Beulah Road and south of the Dulles Access Road. Living Wreath Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Horticulture Building, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna *1 ^ Annuals will grow yearround on a moss frame and will take shape as living wreaths at a workshop with The Atrium horticulturist Tamie Burke at the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority’s 95-acre garden complex. A $30 fee covers supplies. Reservations are required; call (703) 255-3631. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is located between Routes 7 and 123, off of Beulah Road, and south of the Dulles Access Road. Container Gardening Saturday, April 28, 9:30 a.m. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, The Atrium Learn to create plant arrangements in containers for year-round enjoyment. Doris Rodriguez, Chief Horticulturist at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, will demonstrate the tricks and techniques and advise on ENSEMBLES , It's like music to your ears! | Interior Masterpieces™ f by Lafayette is a cofTTpf£hensive — - collection of fabrics > > > custom crafted into draperies, bedspreads, pleated and roller shades, “verticals, wallcoverings as well as pillows and accessories! Call us today^ ...well orchestrate ensemble just for you! an entire Jfk Warrenton Decor Home & Garden 22 Years of Excellence 251 West Lee Hwy., Warrenton Center *681 • Warrenton, VA (540) 347-1020 plant selections. The fee is $5, and advance registration1 is; , required; call (703) 255-3631. | Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is located between Routes 7 and 123, off of Beulah Road and south of the Dulles Access Road. Daylily Sale Saturday, May 5,_ 10 a.m. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna The Northern Virginia Daylily Society’s annual spring daylily sale will feature a noon auction of rare varieties. Proceeds from both the sale and auction will benefit Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority’s 95-acre garden park. Admission is free. Sale divisions average $4 each in price. Auction prices will vary. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is located between Routes 7 and 123, off of Beulah Road and south of the Dulles Access Road. Advertising Gets Results. r '• LasAgnA From Page 5 where : between •;i; a strawberry and - * a pineapple. Doesn’t that sound yummy?) I know the authorities say that this area’s last frost falls sometime in the later part of April, but I always aim to put my seedlings in the ground on Kentucky Derby Day, the first Saturday in May. I don’t want any screw-ups at the last minute. I think I’ve counted about 50 different flowers that I’m going to grow from seeds this year, not to mention the three different kinds of melons and the three different watermelons. “Where are you going to put all those plants?” my wife has asked on numerous occasions since the magnitude of this project became apparent. Uh, good question. Actually, we don’t have the room under our current setup to handle all the plants that I’m going to , k j, - a grow, plant and Wrse to fruition," • • ( - l « . Tii , *. Sounds like, we need to expand! So that’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to take in the area between the sidewalk and the current lasagna gardens and plant melons, watermelons and flowers. The Golden Berries will go into ad' area at the bottom of the hill because — get this — those plants want poor soil. I can handle that right now. I’m also going to expand all current planting areas — and thereby reduce the area of lawn that I have to cut. So I should be OK. Come August, I’m going to be up to my ears in watermelons, cantaloupes, Alpine strawberries, and glorious, bountiful, varied flowers. So you can see why I’m really looking forward to Derby Day this year. I’m thinking that if all these plants are ready on that one day, I’m going to have to take some time off to get them into the ground. Let’s be optimists ... mark me “out” that whole week, boss. I’ve got planting to do. One Stop Shop! Everything from computerized diagnostics to collision repair —all iria fast and friendly, one-stoo auto shoo. . - -....m mm ' *11 m ' “■** ~ “ $10°°Off Any Computerized. Diagnostic Test With coupon only. Exp. 3/31/01. I I Tire Rotation With Purchase of Alignment (Most vehicles) , With coupon only. Exp. 3/31/01 Car Physical With lube, Oil & Filter With coupon only. Exp. 3/31 A)1. Please call for an appointment... Warrenton AufTService FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1966 __Specializing in all Automotive Services & Collision Repair. xvi e. sniriey aw. Warrantor VA 20188 MO-347-7978

j ! “frdnl TlidmaS Jefferson’s graoefUl nedmassic creations to tHe Pfdirie-' style 6f Frank Lloyd ’ Wright, Historic Garden Week ‘ in Virginia will provide a fascinating variety of architectural ‘ and, landscape designs this year. <• More than 250 of the state’s most outstanding houses, gardens and historic landmarks will be open on three dozen tours throughout the commonwealth from April 21-28. Virtually every period of American history will be represented, from-the early 1600s to the early 21st century. Links to notable families include those of • each of Virginia’s eight presidents of the United States (four of the first five were bom in the Old Dominion), as well as the Lees, .the Carters and other well-known Southern names. Among todays Garden Week home owners are artists, interior designers, master gardeners, Internet entrepreneurs, raisers of prize-winning horse and cattle, and some of the state’s most prominent residents. Along with an interesting variety of houses, from colonial to contemporary, Garden Week opens beautiful gardens of all (540) 364-1535 CUSTOM UPHOLSTERING Celebrating 20 Years • Fabrics & Supplies Refinishing * Repairs P.O Box 303 8344 W Mam St Marshall. VA 20116 £ Spring Cleaninq J Now’s the time to dean your drapes! New Baltimore Cleaners 5021-A lee Hkjbway New Baltimore » 41 • UUU'm If. r -J t_ wwm •* i»wtvein*nny ivcotvo n vw New Bi*«ifrofe fh-»H Gm Station S40-S41-4991 ROYAL HUES: The garden at the governor’s mansion is alive with color. sizes and designs. These include formal 18th century terraces, woodland retreats, water gardens, color suburban flower beds, ar»d secluded city “pocket” gardens. A number of historic James River plantations will have special openings during Garden Week. Among those not normally open to the public are Belle Generations Florist Your Full Service Florist # Cut Flowers & Plants * Weddings # Parties # Wire Services Free Delivery to Fauquier Hospital and All Local Funeral Homes Bealeton Village Center 439-9301 (888) 399-1939 Air, Brandon, Flowerdew Hundred and Westover, each furnished with museum-quality 18th century antiques and sur Cultivate comfort. J I * M i \ ) i Shoe Cenfer 87 Main St. Warrenton, VA 20186 (540) 347-4330 I ' - . • » v ' 1 r rounded by old and lovely gardens. . -, Tuckahoe Plantation, a boyhood home of Thomas Jefferson with exquisite gardens, will also have special openings during the week. Virginia’s 68th annual Historic Garden Week is the oldest and largest statewide house and garden tour event in the nation. Tours will be presented in every region of the state, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Appalachian Mountains. Tours benefit historic restoration Sponsored by The Garden Club of Virginia, Garden Week tours benefit the restoration of important historic grounds and gardens throughout the state. Each tour offers an engaging variety of five to six local houses and gardens, most open to the public for the first time for Garden Week. A brochure outlining tomdates is available by calling (804) 644-7776 or by accessing the Garden" Week Web'Site at www.VAGardenweek.org, « A comprehensive 220-page . guidebook, may be reserved by i sending a $5 donation payable * to Historic Garden Week, 12 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. 23219. The book provides , descriptions of houses and gardens open, directions, ticket prices, and the names and telephone numbers of local tour organizers. Information about overnight accommodations cai\ be obtained by calling the Virginia Tburism Corporation, 800-VISITVA, for a free “Virginia Is For Lovers” travel guide and state highway map, or by calling Virginia’s free reservation service for bed-andbreakfast lodgings, (800) 9349184. Prices for tour tickets range from $10 to $30 per event. Tickets may be purchased on i the day of the tour at any of the properties open and at desigSee GARDEN, Page 26 Maytag mzd2?66 Wide^By-Side Refrigerator “More space in the right place.” The Maytag Wide-By-Side refrigerator is the widest available refrigerator &. freezer space in a traditional side-by-side. This unique design offers consumers extra width to store items easily - especially odd-sized items. Also available with ClimateZone™ technology drawers, Elevator™ Shell, Easy-Ttlt freezer door baskets &. Gallon-Plus door bins. Tolson Appliance Cente 470 Broadview Ave., Warre 347-3030 1

I . ’ A gardener’s first steps to home-grown veggies By Kaichen Earl McRae Times Community Newspapers Writer ^ The following interview was conducted with Chuck Hoysa, agricultural agent for the Virginia Cooperative Extension in Warrenton. Hoysa talked about the best ways to start a vegetable garden. Q: What vegetables grow best in this area? A: “Tomatoes, beans, lettuce and corn are the easiest. These grow well, are easy to plant and easy to maintain.” Q: When should you plant? A: “Potatoes, lettuce, onions and peas may be planted around April 1. For other crops, the beginning of May is best because there is no danger of frost. Lettuce and onions need to be planted early.” Q: How do you prepare *the soil? A: “Use a shovel or rototiller to turn the soil over. Don’t plant in wet ground.” Q: How much sun do most vegetables need? A: “At least six to eight hours in full sun.” Q: How should you handle weeds? A: “I suggest hand-picking weeds. Sprays that can kill weeds may sometimes damage other plants, too. You can use mulch to keep weeds from growing and makes them easier to pull. Straw or leaves can be used as mulch.” Q: What are some common “bad bugs” and what should you do about them? DOWN AND DIRTY: Bobby Latane uses gardening as an excuse to play in the dirt. Photo by Joan Latane A: “Tomato horn worms — hand-pick them off plants. Cabbage worms attack broccoli and cabbage; use a biological pesticide called BT. It will kill only the cabbage worms.” Q: What are some common “good bugs’* that we should be happy about seeing in our garden? A: “The ladybug, the lacewing, worms and lots of others that are so small you can’t see them.” Q: What fertilizer should you use? A: “Aged horse manure, soil from a compost pile and a fertilizer called 10-10-10.” Q: What is a good way to handle animals that get into your vegetable garden? A: “A fence is the best defense against unwanted animals. Gardeners have had more frequent problems with animals in the last 10 years or so.” Q: Should you water your garden? A: “I suggest watering your vegetable garden at least an inch every week. Definitely water it in dry weather if you can. It is not absolutely necessary, but I recommend it.” Q: How do you plant vegetables? A: “Put big plants in rows, small plants in beds.” Q: Should you start vegetables in pots, or in the ground? A: “Tomatoes, peppers and broccoli in pots inside; everything else can be planted in the ground once it’s warm enough.” Q: Any other advice for first-time gardeners? A: “Make sure you are going to be home when they’re ready to pick, or ask a neighbor or friend to pick them for you. Otherwise, the vegetables you worked so hard to plant will rot before you can eat them.” m HMMM: Hummingbirds can’t resist the colorful flowers of Agastache ‘Desert Sunrise.' *** Photo by H. Ross • Hawkins, courtesy ot The Hummmgbwd ' • Sofaety ‘Magnets’ attract Some plants act as “hummingbird magnets,” seeming to be irresistible to the quick little birds. According to David Salman, president and chief horticulturist < See HUMMING, Page 23 A. Spring Beauty Photo by W.S. Justice B. Cardinal Flower Photo by W.S. Justice C. Trailingarbutus Photo toy W.S. Justice D. Butterflyweed Photo by W.S. Justice E. Flame Azalea Photo by W.S. Justice F. Twinleaf Photo by Carolyn Bates G. New York Ironweed Photo by W.S. Justice H. LargeFlowered Trillium Photo by S.G. Shetler S-Q Si 9-a Ira V 1*0 . 2*8 9*y .

i H from A to zinnia By Diane Relf Times Community Newspapers Writer Children eryoy many of the same pleasures as adults, whether it be baking, woodworking, or gardening. A main thing to remember, however, is that a child needs to start with a project that will provide both enjoyment and success to maintain a continued interest in the project. As such, zinnias make perfect learning tools. The seed of zinnias are large, they germinate quickly (with most of the seed germinating), the plants don’t require a lot of care outdoors, and they will bloom prolifically from mid-summer until the frost kills them in the fall. Seed can be started indoor four to six weeks before the last expected frost, and seedlings can then be transplanted into the garden. An easier method is to sow the seed directly into the garden where they are going to grow. Encourage children to take care of their own small garden or their own portion of a larger garden. For younger children, you may wish to select a mix of zinnia seed so they can enjoy many bright colors. Your young gardener can sow a Small mass planting, so that when the flowers bloom, the garden will be a splash of color. Older children may enjoy planning a garden design with two or more colors of zinnia. If so, explain that simple designs are more pleasing in small areas than very complex designs. Help children prepare the soil in the bed. Add organic matter or slow release fertilizer if needed, then moisten and level the soil. Have the children draw lines in the soil to mark the planting rows or design. Plant two or three zinnia seeds 1\4to l\2-inch deep in holes spaced 4-6 inches apart, depending on the type of zinnia. If the soil is warm and moist, the seeds will germinate in three to four days. When the seeds are sown in rows, it is easier to identify the zinnia seedlings from weed seedlings. When zinnia seedlings have two pairs of true leaves, they need to be thinned by pinching off all but the most vigorous seedling at ground level. See ZINNIA, Page 25 Humming From Page 22 of High Country Gardens, these perennial plants are guaranteed to lure hummingbirds from miles around. • Agastache “Desert Sunrise” (TM) boasts large flower spikes that hummingbirds find irresistible. The small, cone-shaped flowers are a mixture of soft oranges, pinks and lavenders. “Desert Sunrise” blooms continuously from late summer through fall in USDA hardiness zones 5-10. It’s a tough plant that can survive drought and heat. • Agastache aurantiaca “Just Peachy” also attracts nature’s winged jewels with long, graceful flowering spikes covered with an eye-catching combination of soft pink and peach-colored flowers. With its designer colors, “Just Peachy” looks great when planted with blue and pastel colors. Grows in zones 6-10. • Salvia greggii “Wild Thing,” also known as “Wild Thing” Autumn Sage, is a vigorous, fast-growing plant with stunning coral-pink flowers. Its ability to survive the cold, damp winters of the Midwest is a real plus, as it extends the range of a traditionally Southwestern plant to much of the U.S. “Wild Thing” in a garden becomes an instant favorite among hummingbirds. Grows in zones 5-9. • Aquilegia “Swallowtail,” r taa r ~r , , I 100s of Trees (up to 5" camper) f Mulches, bAqqEd, bulk (iNcludiNq cecIar) S Com pro by iHe f Over 5,000 AzaIeas I Over 1,000 McksoN-PERkiNs Roses/Dream Roll# I PANsiEs, PerenmaIs, AninuaIs ! ShRubs & UnusuaI Items i SpEdAl BIenc! Grass See<J i STAUJARy/FtORASTONE MolcIs/OltMES, ETC... 4531 Lee Hwy.> Warrenton (New Baltimore Arc*) •*540 341-1040 < * 'Second Location Opening Mid-March (Ncxt to TtfW,n & ^^try Restaurant) • 540-341-8182 4ii*; (TM) commonly known as “Swallowtail” columbine, is a vigorous plant with large green leaves and sturdy stems that support masses of incredible yellow flowers. Not only do the flowers act as hummingbird magnets, but their long “tails” are reminiscent of swallowtail butterflies drifting through thd garden. Grows in zones 5-10. High Country Gardens is a mail order source. Free spring 2001 catalogs are available by calling (800) 925-9387. The entire catalog is posted online at www.highcountrygardens.com. Perm a Treat | PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Fauquier County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com 540-829-0000 540-347-1173 ELKINS LANDSCAPING We Do: f • Skid Loader Work • Rt rch Mrinninn • Mulching • Firewood • All Types of Yardwork & Mowing Call Brad 540-948-4883 Pager: 540-399-5344 Northern Piedmont Federal Credit Union 276 Lee Hwy. Warrenton 540-347-4900 576 James Madison Hwy. Culpeper 540-825-8800 r Don't Let Grass Grow Under Your Feet Call J.W.W. Enterprises at (540) 788-9365 FOR ALL OF YOUR , LAWN CARE NEEDS JEFF WOODWARD Licensed & Insured 8322 Grwwwkh Ml, Catlett, VA 20119

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