Rappahannock News, March 28, 2001

274994 123rd Year... No. 13 Phone (540) 675*3338 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28,2001 www.tiit&scommunity.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Spring ahead Daylight-saving tima officially ‘ Sins at 2 a.m. Sunday. T clocks ahead one hour. *V»: Spring forward ' Daylight Savings Time begins this year at 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 1. So plan to set the clock ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night - or risk arriving at church just as the service ends Sunday morning. , Though an hour of sleep will be lost this weekend, those distressed by the prospect may look forward to the last Sunday in October, when they can gain the hour back when Standard Time returns. Kindergarten registration Kindergarten registration will held at Rappahannock County Elementary School on Tuesday, April 3, Wednesday, April 4 and Thursday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. by appointment only. For appointments and/or information call RCES at 987-8259. Democrats meet Tuesday, April 3 The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting on j l\iesday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Several resolutions will be brought before the Committee for approval, among them a resolution regarding campaign finance reform, a moratorium on the death penalty, and an endorsement of the Virginia CARES recommendation. This meeting will also mark the beginning of the month long effort to contact all registered voters in Rappahannock. A bit of theatrical falderol launching this effort will provide some entertainment and perhaps some encouragement. All County Democrats are encouraged to attend. This meeting is open to the public, and we welcome all warmly. A time for refreshments and socializing follows every meeting. For more information contact Meredith Gorfein at 540-6753515 or gorfein@infi.net. Cancer forum set for March 29 1 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 ion the cause, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. All are invited. Happenings in Rappahannock i • Monday, April 2 the i Rappahannock Board of Supervisors |will meet at 2 and 7 p.m. at the •Rappahannock County Courthouse. • Tuesday, April 10 the Rappahannock School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Band Room. • Wednesday, April 11 the I Washington Ibwn Council will meet at the town hall at 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 ' /. (540) 675-3088 (fax) Spring Sports Photo courtesy of David Clanagan Spring sports are in full swing. Eighth grader Ben Hahn tags out Page County runner as Noah Starks (10) looks on. See sports page A-5. Rappahannock faces sludge issue again By Scott Handshy Rappahannock News Writer A few months ago, the Virginia State Supreme Court overthrew Amelia County’s ban on land application of sewage sludge. Now Rappahannock County, which enacted a similar prohibition in 1993, finds its ban on sludge legally invalid, and is scramblingf to tiixl legal ways to regulate the use of sludge on farm fields. % The Board of Supervisors is expected to take up the sludge issue at its monthly meeting on Monday, April 2. County Administrator John McCarthy and county attorney Peter Luke have been drafting proposed regulations, which may include fees, public notice of any use of sludge, signposting of land, and registering properties that have received sludge applications. Now that the controversial issue is back on the front burner in Rappahannock County, it may be useful to ask: What is the fuss all about? First, a little history: For hundreds of years, humans have used what was called “night soil” to fertilize the crops and land. Night soil was taken straight out of a person’s outhouse. This is a rich fertilizer that was prized. In modern times, however, human waste flows to interconnected sewage systems that carry it into wastewater treatment plajnts. . Sewage sludge is the byproduct of the wastewater treatment process. Municipal waste is piped in to a treatment plant — in this region to Blue Plains in Washington, DC and Arlington/Alexandria facilities— and put through a process to purify the water. What is sludge? Harper-Collins Dictionary of Environmental Science describes sludge as: “A viscous, semisolid mixture of bacteria and virus-laden organic matter, toxic metals, synthetic organic chemicals, and settled solids removed from domestic and industrial waste water at sewage treatment plants.” The Federal Clean Water Act of 1972 states sewage sludge is a “pollutant”. There are two main types of sludge produced today. Class A is heated to a temperature that kills the pathogens, parasites and worms in it. This is usually bagged and marketed as in Milorganite. Class B is “composted”, but not treated to kill all the living organisms. Both are considered “exceptional quality” for use on farmland. Class B is the type of sludge that is given away to farmers. Both contain more than just human waste, as there is no way to separate the metals, chemicals and other toxins from them. So what is in it? EPA acknowledges all sewage sludge, both Class A and Class B, contains toxic metals including arsenic, antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, lead, molybdenum and mercury, and dangerous pesticide. There are toxic bioaccumulative poisons including dioxins and brominated flame retardants. See SLUDGE, Page A8 County grows by 5.5% — 361 persons Population figures reveal only 6,983 residents in Rappahannock County By John Toler Rappahannock News Staff Wftiter As several Rappahannock residents quickly realized, numbers used in last week’s story about population growth in the county were incorrect. The numbers published were drawn from tables reflecting state population estimates, rather than the final numbers issued by the U. S. Census Bureau. The outdated state estimates remain available on the U.S. Census Web page, along with the official numbers. Rather than growing by 1,042 persons since 1990 to 7,664 — a rate of 15.7 percent as shown by the state estimates — the actual growth in Rappahannock was much lower: only up 361 persons to 6,983, or 5.5 percent. Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy, who has been fielding numerous inquiries since the census figures have been available, was quick to spot the error. McCarthy said that the state estimates for Rappahannock included all of the live births recorded in the Amissville Zip Code area (20106), which includes a large number of people who are actually €6 When the census was done house-to-house, they got the correct numbers. John McCarthy County administrator residents of Fauquier and Culpeper counties. “When the census was done house-to-house, they got the correct numbers,” said McCarthy. 2000 Census indicators The first installment of census information deals with age, racial and' ethnic breakdowns; future releases will deal with economics, housing and lifestyles. The new census reveals that on Census Day 1999, there were 6,469 whites, 380 African-Americans, 91 hispanics, 11 American Indian/ Alaska Natives, 15 Asian, and 28 “Other” races living in Sm CENSUS, Pag* AS Sludge exile comments By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer During the public comments portion of the March Planning Commission meeting, Scott Handshy spoke of his and his wife’s recent health-related move here from Culpeper. The health problems that beset his family were related to land application of sewage sludge, he said, and the Handshys moved here because of the County’s ban on that process. Because a recent Virginia Supreme Court ruling negated Rappahannock County’s sludge ban the County must develop regulations to control and monitor sludge application, and Mr. Handshy offered his expertise to the County in support of its regulatory development efforts. County Administrator John McCarthy informed the Planning Commissioners that a draft set of regulations should be in their by May off this year. Agricultural & Forestal District renewals okayed Mr. McCarthy introduced the subject of Red Oak and East Wakefield Agricultural and Forestal District renewals, noting that these were the first of the second generation of renewals—that the relevant ordinances both had all changes that were requested by the Board of Supervisors ten years ago, and would require no further changes. To date there have been no requests for withdrawal from either of the districts, Mr. $ McCarthy reported, and there is one request for inclusion of a 73acre parcel into the Red Oak Agricultural & Forestal District. With no public comment the Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the renewals. Gheen family apartment approved Without discussion, the Commission also voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation to the Board of Zoning Appeals on a special use application by Ernest David Gheen for a See PLANNING, Page A8 1 Rappahannock News Phota/Bartaara C. Waytwid Recognition Mrs. Dorothy Carter Butler should be awarded top achiever as we recognize women during Women’s History Month. Recently she ' uncovered “treasures” belonging to her mother, Mrs. Mary Helen WHte Carter. See complete story on A-4.

RCPS News By Jan Makela Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • Spring has sprung and M far we have experienced high winds, freezing temperatures and heavy rains. Mother Nature has been busy and just a little cranky. • The RCPS Adult Education Program is hoping to offer a few Spring Class options. If you are interested in taking a Line Dancing Class on Thursday evenings, a Basic Watercolor Class on Tuesday evenings or a Basic Small Engine Repairs Class (intended to help you get your fawn and garden equipment in good running condition) on Saturday mornings, ' please contact Jan Makela at 9878269 today for more information! We are hoping to start these classes very soon. u • The Book Fair is in full string at RCES and is open to the public. Please stop by and Check out the wonderful assortment of books and other educational materials on display. The prices are affordable and the proceeds support our beautiful library. We still need volunteers to assist during the Book Fair for just 1 1/2 -2 hours each day. If you are free and can help young children select books from 1:15 to 3 p.m. on call Mrs. Aney Massie at 9878259. (If you cannot reach her, Jan Makela may be able to assist you.) It is important that we have sufficient help so that all of our children have a positive experience. • Please remember that Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2001 will take place at RCES April 3-6. If you have a child jwho will be entering Kindergarten in the fall, please call RCES to make an appointment. Times are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. This registration time is a wonderful first experience for your child and for you. Please take advantage of this special opportunity, or if you know someone else that may need this information, please let Thursday, Tuesday, please them know as well. Tb sign up or get more information, call 987-8259 between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. • The Brown Bag Luncheon with RCHS Principal Mr. Joe Perine on Wednesday, March 21 was interesting and fun. This was a new approach to the monthly RCHS PAC meetings and was well received. In spite of the pouring rain and impending early release, six parents braved the elements to attend. Each meeting has a different focus and parents are encouraged to ask questions and offer suggestions. The April meeting, due to Spring Break, will be on the fourth Wednesday evening in the RCHS Library from 6 to 7 p.m. Please come! • The Junior Panther Soccer Team has begun practices under the able coaching of Mr. Kenny Rogers and his assistant Daniel Ramey. This is the latest of the Middle School “feeder” programs to get underway this year, and we are very excited about the future prospects. Please take time this spring to attend a Junior Panther or Rappahannock Soccer League game. You are sure to be entertained. For more information, call Mr. Jon Smythe, RCHS Athletic Director, at 987-8575, or Mr. Tom Pendleton with the Rappahannock Soccer League at 987-8637. • If you have not yet had an opportunity to view the Primary (K-3) Science Fair at RCES, you still have time. The Fair will continue through 11 a.m. on Friday. The purpose of this Fair is to familiarize* our youngest students with the concept of the scientific process. Teachers, students and parents work cooperatively to complete these very interesting projects. The Fair is open to the public and we appreciate your support. • Members of the Rappahannock Lions Club spent several days last week at RCES conducting vision and hearing testing for many of our students. The Lions 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 the 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 und to make comment. lYes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: {Rappahannock I Subscription Rates By Mail. Rappahannock.. Elsewhere in the U.S. Name _ *21.°°/ $27.°°/year I Address _ City_ State Zip_ Mai subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: l^ppahatmoch Nnu*, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 i Old Addreac This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Addrew: 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 Corpmunications, 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. provide this very generous service every year and we are extremely grateful to them. • Mrs. Deborah Flournoy, RCES Parent Volunteer, has begun to collect gently used children’s books once again for our annual PTO Book Exchange. On DARE Day the books will be available for children to purchase for a very small (5, 10 or 25 cents) fee. If you have any books to donate, please contact Mrs. Flournoy at 6 7 5 - drop them by the RCES office. A collection box will be placed in the main lobby of RCES during the month of May for your convenience. • Speaking of DARE Day, though it is not until the end of May, we are already lining up volunteers for various services. Our DARE officer, Captain Jeff Brown, works throughout the year to line up exhibitors and work out the details for this enormous undertaking. There are at least 70 tasks that need to be completed on-site during the event, and it is essential that we have adequate volunteer assistance to insure that everyone will have a safe and enjoyable day. It you have attended in the past and would like to help us to continue this wonderful tradition, please call Jan Makela at 987-8259. • The RCES PTO is sponsoring a Spring Community Service Project. This year our project will provide desper- - ately needed materials for school children in Slovakia, Eastern Europe. It is so important that children grow up understanding the importance of helping those less fortunate wherever they happen to be. RCES First Grade teacher Mrs. Deborah Flinchum will be traveling to Slovakia this summer as one of a team of volunteers who will teach English to primary age children. She will ensure appropriate use of the materials and report back to us the results of our goodwill efforts. All items must be new or at least unused. Cash donations may be made payable to the RCES PTO. Collection Day will be April 2. For a list of needed items or for further information, contact PTO president Jimmy Swindler at 987-8597 or 987-9338 or e-mail him at shrew9@msn.com. Thanks for helping to make our world a better place. • As I write this article, I am reminded of how fortunate we are to have the tremendous volunteer assistance that we enjoy. Mrs. Lisa Dodson has volunteered at RCES for the past five or six years and each year she takes on a few new responsibilities. This year she works as a teacher assistant for a variety of teachers at different grade levels and in different areas at RCES. She is extremely dependable and always works in a quiet, pleasant and efficient manner. One of her teachers this year recently remarked to me “I don’t know what I ever did without her!” Many thanks, Mrs. Dodson. You epitomize the high level of performance of our entire volunteer force and we are grateful! • Have you checked out the progress on the RCPS web site? It is still under construction, but several pages are available for viewing. Just go to http://myschoolonline.com. Click on Find a Site. Click on Virginia. Click on Washington. Then the site of your choice: RCES, RCHS or Rappahannock County Public Schools. Enjoy. Many thanks to RCES Parent Volunteer Mr. Chris Wheatley for his assistance with the RCES site. • For those RCES parents who wish to caravan with their children to the PTO Family Night at Ringling Brothers Bamum and Bailey Circus on March 31, please see Mrs. Barbara Wheatley at RCES for details. One option is to meet in Warrenton for a quick dinner and then travel as a group from there. • Domino, a red cardinal (puppet) from Emerick Elementary School in Purcellville, has just arrived in Mrs. Deborah Flinchum’s first Grade class at RCES. Domino has been traveling around the state. At each of his stops the individual or class that greets him is asked to send a note back to his First Grade class at Emerick School telling about their town or city and a little about themselves, before mailing Domino (short for Old Dominion) to another location in the state. Domino came to RCES from Mrs. Colleen Cullen a teacher in Virginia Beach. She sent Domino to her friend Mrs. Makela, who then sent Domino to Mrs. Flinchum’s class. By the end of May Domino will have made many stops around the state and the children at Emerick will have learned a lot about our wonderful state. What a fun project! • Just a reminder that June 14 and 15 will be snow make-up days this year. June 13 will now be a full day, and June 15 will be an 11 a.m. Early Release Day. Please mark your calendars. • Try counting the different birds and mammals you see during the next week. Within the past two days, we have seen a fox, several robins, a raccoon, fawn triplets (!) and a rabbit. Spring has sprung! Enjoy! WCDS happenings By Ginny Leser Rappahannock News Writer • Wakefield Country Day School was honored by the visit of a delegation of teachers from Japan last week. First visiting Washington, D.C., the three teachers then travelled to Flint Hill to see Kiyono Aonuma, a former student of the Japanese school, who is currently attending WCDS and boarding with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Neil and their daughter Morgan. After a tour of WCDS, the . Japanese delegation met with students and several teachers before heading back to Washington. Call MC t&i or Ask for ’ ST • The Drama Department at WCDS will be presenting its spring play on March 3031. The curtain will rise nightly at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $3 adults and $2 children. This years offering is a series of i three one-act plays I; titled: There’s No (' Business Like Snow 1 Business, To Absent ’ Friends and The Ransom of Red Chief. Directed by Mr. Adam „ Lewin and Dana Ferreira. • The Smithsonian Conservation and Research Center located in Front Royal, announced that WCDS has earned certification in its CRC Biodiversity Program. Mr. Richard Martin, Mrs. Aney Hoehn and Mrs. Teresa Mountjoy, teachers at Wakefield Country Day Worlds First Disposable Hearing Aid Yes, disposable, just like the contact lenses. Call. Find out more. 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Once a month, students under the supervision of a teacher, will visit the plot to tag trees, count birds, and monitor rodents. Interested landowners should contact Richard Martin at 635-8555. • WCDS hosted an Open House for Realtors in the area on Tuesday. A tour of the school and networking was fol lowed by a luncheon provided by J’s Gourmet of Front Royal. Many thanks go out to all of the realtors in our area that have supported Wakefield Country Day School in the past. • Mrs. Ginny Leser attended a Chamber of Commerce seminar in Winchester last week. The focus of the seminar, Trends in Charitable Giving, also highlighted ways that companies and schools can become more actively involved in their community. WCDS students have been exploring ways to become active partners in the Rappahannock community, and Mrs. Leser came back from the meeting with several ideas. 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Denise Wingfield honored Denise Wingfield Denise Wingfield of Park View High School is Loudoun County’s Gifted Education Teacher of the Year. She was selected from n field of candidates nominated by principals, parents and co-workers. She received a plaque designating this award at the Northern Virginia Council for Gifted/Talented Education conference held at Potomac Falls High School on March 10. Ms. Wingfield has taught biology at Park View for seven years and in Fauquier county for six. According to a letter she submitted about her career, Wingfield’s love of teaching goes back to age four. “My dad was a high school principal and I would visit him quite often, sitting behind the big desk in his office, accompanying him to basketball games and the like. “I think I decided then and there that he had a really cool job because he got to hang out with kids all day long and what could be better than that? So I took it upon myself to start teaching.” She went on to state that her stuffed animals were very well educated. By the time she graduated high school, however, Wingfield decided that teaching wasn’t for her. , “Funny thing was. that I think my father knew deep down there was a teacher there just waiting to be unleashed. So he ‘suggested’ that I take the required education classes in order to be certified to teach biology. I, of course, was going to the junBreeden's Plant IIoi se nitfrr> Mow Op\ Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily House Plants Gifts, Planting Supplies, Hanging Baskets & Pansies Flowering & Vegetable Plants 89^1/pack Spring flowers now available Make sure to visit our shop featuring silk arrangements and gifts. 540-923-4381 Directions: From Sperry ville, take Rt. 231 S. for 12 miles, turn left on f>42, go 1.5 miles. Photo courtesy of Paula Endo New Zealand visitors Rosalie and Graeme Hoddinott are guests at Trinity Episcopal Church. She will conduct Sunday’s service with the Liturgy of her New Zealand Church. gles of Borneo to study orangutans. Instead, I ended up in the jungle of public education teaching biology, and I have been loving it ever since. “Moral of the story? - listen to your father.” Her principal, Anne Brooks, had this to say about Ms. Wingfield: “Her students describe Ms. Wingfield as enthusiastic. She arrives early and stays late. She is excited about science and finds ways to make studies relevant and challenging. “One of her favorite tactics is to sit down and talk with students earnestly about science, their projects and their interests. “She is a master at individualizing instruction. Several students mentioned that they and others have been inspired to major in science at the university level due to their association, .with Ms. Wingfield.” Among other awards she has received in the past are GTE Gift Fellow, recipient of “Washington Post” and Loudoun Education Association grants, CIA Commended Teacher, Friday, March 30 BEN ANDREWS Saturday, March 31 Big Smith MARCH HOURS Friday & Saturday S JO to dosing Family Dining & Flna Musk 540-987-3162 www.bluemooiKafv.coai Her students describe Ms. Wingfield as enthusiastic. Anne Brooks Principal Governors School for Medicine Commended Teacher, a McDonalds Teacher of the Year in the Washington, D.C. area and 2000 Park View Parent-Teacher Association Teacher of the Year. Ms. Wingfield is the daughter of Dennis and Jody Wingfield of Sperryville and a graduate of Rappahannock County High School. 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The Schmidts both say that working with Bennett was a real joy and describe the assignment as one of the highlights in their professional lives. The Schmidts, who write and photograph for art and interior design magazines, travel throughout the US on assignment. However, they have also been working locally. A recent shoot and story about The Conyers House Bed and Breakfast in Sperryville will appear in an upcoming issue of Romantic Homes Magazine. Esther and Franklin Schmidt have resided full time in Rappahannock County since 1979. They work with national magazines as well as advertising agencies, public relations firms, architects, hotels and restaurants. This month their work is also featured on the covers of Country Accents magazine (for whom they also write a regular column on antiques) and Victorian Homes Magazine. Their photography appears on the cover and interior pages of a book on timber frame houses recently produced by Gibb Smith Publishing, and is also included in an anthology by Barnes & Noble Publishing. They recently completed photographing a cookbook, shot on location in Minnesota. Having traveled extensively for a number of years, the Schmidts are looking forward to doing more work in this J Thank You! 1 We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our many friends and neighbors for the food, flowers, cards and other acts of kindness shown to us during the recent loss of our loved one, Mrs. Faye C. Pullen. Special thanks to the Washington Rescue Squad and also to Sheriff Larry Sherertz for his kindness to our family. Husband, Bill ■ Children and Siblings ■ region and enjoying the benefits of living in Rappahannock County. They are members of the Board of Directors of the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League. 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Treasured memories In recognition of Women’s History Month By Nan Butler Roberts Rappahannock News Writer I phoned my mother for the umpteenth time today and when she heard my voice, she immediately exclaimed, “I have to call you back; I have something very important to tell you!” as she clicked over from her first caller. Everyone has call waiting now; even my seventy-five year old mother. I said that we, my husband and I, had just had dinner, and that were calling on the car phone, so she could call us back in about 10 minutes when we get home. I looked at my husband and repeated what Mother had said; he merely raised his eyebrows ever so slightly and shrugged his shoulders. ~ - About 20 minutes later, Mother called. There was such excitement in her voice she could barely make complete sentences. She immediately began to tell me what she had been doing that day and how very overjoyed she was with the wonderful “treasures” she had found while digging through her mother’s, Mary Helen Wills Carter’s, old personal papers. Mother was just now getting around to going through the papers after clearing out grandmother’s house in . Washington, D.C., almost two ' years ago. She was so excited • to have found bits and pieces of her family history and other interesting documents in those old papers. Among them a copy of a gubernatorial proclamation dated May 26, 1917 by then Virginia governor Henry C. Stuart concerning the military draft. The local registrars were: W.A. Haddox, J.W. Cary, Brooke R. Miller, George E. Cary, Carroll Menefee, C.E. Johnson, J. James Miller, Robert M. Menefee, Callie Johnson, Henry Wood, J.J. Silvey, and T.A. Deatherage. Many of these names are familiar to those of us who are native to Rappahannock County or have lived here for any length of time. She read excerpts to me over the phone from 10 or more documents and letters. I could relate to many of them because of the oral histories Mother has repeated time and time again to my sister Doretha and me. There also were tax assessments from 1917 and 1919 on the kj): acres of land owned by my great-grandparents in Washington, VA; $5.20 in 1919, that included $1.00 for two dogst And a promissory note for John Wills, my great-grandfather, dated 1911. More precious to me is a letter from my mother to my grandmother dated December 7, 1953, about three weeks before my parents were married in Philadelphia, Pa., describing the last minute wedding plans. It reads, “Howard (Butler of Sperryville) came to visit me at school and brought a ham (Virginia ham that either he or his father (John Henry Butler of Woodville and Sperryville) cured. Aunt Lena (Mary Helen’s sister) sent the money for the chickens to make chicken salad.” I laughed aloud and at the same time was moved to tears from the simple nostalgia of it all. She continues, “I have my going away outfit. A gray suit, gray shoes and bag, white hat, gloves, also a white blouse, (pretty sharp!) I also bought two little gifts for the brides Your Local All Digital Internet Provider Local Access Numbers “As Low As $13.00 A Month Unlimited” | Free 30 Day Unlimited Trial " Fast, Reliable Personal Service 1 -888-375-2444 Tech support & Setup Help 877-581-1903 “A New Standard In Internet Speed AReliabllity” 24 Hours A Day maids. P.S. - John E. has a new ‘53 Oldsmobile. Very pretty.” One of the biggest laughs we had was in hearing Mother’s letter to grandmother Mary Helen describing how much I had grown and that I fell asleep while riding in the car leaving the May Day festivities in 1959. I was three years old, and I’d fall asleep almost instantly, even when she promised to pay me $.25 if I’d stay awake to keep her company. My husband, whose name is Howard also, was amused at this “revelation” since he now has the same complaint. Some things just don’t change. My mother, Dorothy Carter, was bom in August 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland, but grew up in and around Washington, Va. and was mostly raised by her grandparents, John and Ruth Payne Wills, along with her brother John E. (Eldridge). Her mother, Mary Helen, was a domestic worker for many years until her retirement, and in many instances, she was not allowed to have her children with her at the live-in jobs that she acquired. Dorothy attended segregated schools in Rappahannock for her first two years and again in 6th and 7th grades; in between, she went to live in Welch, W.Va. with her uncle and aunt, Lacy (Mary’s brother) and Beatrice Wills, in the 3rd through 5th grades; and again in 8th and 9th grades because there were no middle or high schools for Blacks in Rappahannock, or any other neighboring counties at that time. She remembers having a great desire to go to school. She recalls, with tears in her eyes, the night that her Uncle Lacy, who probably drove all night from West Virginia to Little Washington, picked her up and took her back to West Virginia to begin high school. It was already October of that school year. But, he made the trip anyway so that his niece would have a chance to complete her education. As she looked around the community at many of her friends who lacked focus or opportunity, she knew that an education would be her ticket to a better life for herself and her family. Mother returned to Virginia after those two years and went on to complete high school at Manassas Regional Industrial High School, the only high school in perhaps a 7 to 8 countywide area for Blacks in those days. She then completed college at Virginia State University, Petersburg, Va. by working part-time, and gaining room and board'^ith the family of the school’s dean. Currently, Mother still lives in Sperryville, in the 4 house that she and Daddy built and moved into in 1970. She leads a very active and full life (even after Daddy passed away two days after Thanksgiving in 1990). Along the way, she became the first Black to serve on the Rappahannock County School Board, has served in numerous capacities and taught 37 years in public schools in Pennsylvania and Virginia; the majority of those years in Rappahannock. She has been involved in civic, community and church activities including President, Retired Teachers, former Church Clerk, Deaconness, Choir member, Usher, and Missionary for her home church, First Baptist, Washington, Va. Additionally, she was the impetus; assisted by Bob Darby and others, in having the first Habitat for Humanity home built in Rappahannock. Mother often times likes to quote one of her favorite poets, Langston Hughes, in reflecting upon her life. Hughes, in this piece writes in the dialect: “I’ll tell you: Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair. It’s had tacks in it, and splinters, and boards torn up, and places with no carpet on the floor- bare. But all the times I’s been a climbin’, And reachin’ landin’s, and turnin’ comers, and sometime goin’ in the dark, Where there ain’t been no light. 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He was a member of the crosscountry team and a state representative for the Panthers Wrestling Team. He is in his second year at The Inn at Little Washington, where he Christopher Graves serves as a kitchen steward, propping food and washing dishes. Mr. Graves lives in Chester Gap. His parents are Karol and Gary Graves. Friends of the Library promotes membership By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer Leading with an incontrovertible quote, a new brochure produced by MW/A of Sperryville for the Friends of the Rappahannock County Library seeks memberships and contributions from the community to support the Friends sole beneficiary— the Rappahannock County Public Library, of course. According to the brochure (and verified by any visit to the library), the Friends provides “thousands of volunteer hours,” and funds for purchases of equipment, services and supplies including books, audio and video tapes, new computers, Internet access, and building maintenance and landscaping. The Friends can be reached at the library at 675-3780, or by mail to P.O. Box 55, Washington, Va. At the March meeting of the Library Board of Trustees, Library Director David Shaffer reported that the new brochure has already resulted in a number of contributions and new memberships, and he expects that this new campaign will be quite successful. In his report to the Board, he also noted that the Virginia Library Board has reduced its contribution to local libraries by $780,000 for FY 2001-2002, but he is not yet certain of the effect that this cut will have on the 66 I cannot live without books. Thomas Jefferson Rappahannock County Public Library. Library expansion prospects Library Board members Hallee Morgan and Cheri Woodard both inquired about the possible needs and plans for library expansion. Director Shaffer said that the main drivers for expansion were the increasing memberships and visits, and the need for more shelf space for the growing collection. 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Photo courtesy of Tammy Ehrhart KINDRED: RCHS Varsity softball team prepares to depart for Pennsylvania. RCHS softball team kicks off “Kindred School Program” By Tammy Ehrhart Rappahannock News Writer Mr. Richard Markam pulled out of the Rappahannock County High School parking lot Friday afternoon driving a bus with thirteen Rappahannock softball players and three coaches, headed for Pennsylvania to begin what the Athletic Director intends to develop into an annual athletic exchange program. The varsity team, along with several of the freshman JV players who will be playing some varsity games this year, and the coaches from both Varsity, Jon Smythe and Sherron Boddie and JV, Richie Burke loaded up their sleeping bags and their softball gear and headed 3.5 hours northwest to Carlisle, Pa. for a weekend of teambuilding with their newly adopted “Kindred School.” Mr. Jon Smythe* RCHS Athletic Director, said that he developed the idea of a Kindred School Program as a way to generate excitement in the athletic department. “Due to the small rural nature of our school, I realize that some of our student athletes may have had few opportunities to travel out of the state, and this program would be an opportunity for them to be athletic ambassadors from our community. My plan was to adopt a school outside of our region of competition, set up a weekend that we would travel to their school and participate in some teambuilding activities while our athletes got to know their Kindred School athletes and end the weekend with a double-header. Next year, our Kindred School will come to our community, see our facilities, meet our families, and participate in the same activities here. This will foster a true spirit of sportsmanship that sometimes gets lost in the pursuit of game-by-game victories and district standing.” Mr. Smythe has talked to other varsity coaches about exploring the feasibility of doing this for other varsity programs next year. “Our coaching staffs’ objectives for this program center around team-building, not ball skills.” Coach Eric Behrenshausen, host coach from Carlisle High School, organized a wonderful experience for the girls. His softball varsity and JV teams greeted the Rappahannock guests as they got off the bus at a conference center outside of Carlisle. The Carlisle girls were already in the reception room waiting for their guests, and each Rappahannock girl was introduced to a Carlisle girl who was her “kindred spirit” for the weekend. The girls stayed in dormtype rooms, with six girls per room, each room having three Carlisle and three Rappahannock girls close to their own age. After checking into their rooms the Carlisle team hosted a pizza party for the evening meal. The girls were then divided into mixed teams, and went outside on a golf course in the dark to play a game of Capture the Flag. Coach Boddie was “impressed with the level of team-building, planning, communication and spirit of cooperation that all of the girls demonstrated while participating in the game”. The girls came in at nine and watched a movie together before turning in at 11. The slumber party atmosphere carried on into the rooms, and the girls talked with their new friends late into the night, stumbling into the 7:45 breakfast a little sleepy. After breakfast, the girls went to the gym and participated in another team-building exercise that required they work together and communicate in order to be successful. The weather looked a little threatening, so the teams left the conference center earlier than planned and headed to the high school to try to get the double-header in before the rain. The Carlisle hosts gave their visitors a tour of their high school facilities to include their team room, before heading out to the field. While the original plan was to play two seveninning games, light drizzle and cold winds forced them to settle for one ten-inning scrimmage. Several Rappahannock parents drove to Pennsylvania to see the game and to provide hot chocolate to help keep the girls warm. “I was very pleased about how our girls handled the weather and the triple A competition. We out-scored our opponents 11-6, earning the respect of the Carlisle team with the quality of our pitching and our play,” said Mr. Smythe. JV coach, Richie Burke said, “This was such a good experience for all involved. Our girls really bonded with the girls from other team.” Then they all gathered on the mound and gave the Pennsylvania school a commemorative softball figurine that was inscribed with the words “Friends in Softball 2001, Carlisle Pa. & Rappahannock County VA High Schools”. The girls all hugged goodbye and wished each other good luck, exchanging addresses and e-mails with their new “kindred spirits” and headed back to Virginia at 3 p.m. Asked if the weekend turned out like he planned, Mr. Smythe responded, “It exceeded my expectations as far as providing the means to bring together our own group of girls from four different grades together as one team. I think the girls got to see, experience, and feel the universality of being an athlete. Although they did not know the Carlisle girls, there was a common and almost instant bond because they were athletes.” Coach Boddie echoed the same sediments. “The most profound thing about the weekend was that we all learned that trying new things and meeting new people can be a rewarding experience for students and adults alike.” The enthusiasm generated throughout the weekend will no doubt give the girls something to look forward to for next year. Steeplechasing this week • What: Orange County Hunt Point-toPoint. • When: Saturday, March 31. Post time 1 p.m. for the first of seven races. • Where: Locust Hill Farm, Middleburg. Located about 3 miles south of U.S. Route 50 on Zulla Road, Route 626. • Details: (540) 364-4345 Got bored kids? Visit our web site at www.timespapers.com for local events. This week in sports By Jon Smythe Athletic Director Spring Sports means balls, bats, tracks and soccer nets, but it also means weather. Spring weather is unpredictable and often unfriendly for games that are best played and enjoyed on warmer and dry days. Nevertheless, the spring season kicked off last week with most of our spring teams in action. Baseball The boys of summer donned their mock-T’s and battled cool temperatures and the Panthers from Page County High School in a traditional, pre-District early season contest. The varsity team traveled to Page County for their first game on Monday, March 19. Junior Chris Brown started the season opener for Coach Donn Hackney’s Panthers and pitched 5 and 1/3 innings before being relieved late in the game. He would suffer the loss, losing 14 to 7. Brown allowed 12 hits while striking out 7 and walking 6. Junior Jeff Ritenour delivered a fourth inning triple with the bases loaded to bring the score within one, but the Rapp side couldn’t stay close. Senior Mark Wharton was 1 for 2 at the plate and scored twice for RCHS. Sophomores Doug White and Darryl Cropp Jr. each collected two hits to lead the offense. “It was real obvious we had first game jitters,” said Coach Hackney. “We are a young team and the kids are going to have to learn to compete very quickly. There were some bright spots. I was particularly impressed with freshman catcher Josh Werner who was brought up to play in this game because of the absence of Jesse Smith on the senior trip.” The Junior Varsity played at home under sunny skies and cool temperatures. The wind made it seem cold and the eight errors that the JV Panthers gave up made it seem even colder. Sophomore Noah Starks went the distance for Head Coach Mike Tupper’s squad and suffered the loss. He only walked three, but the eight errors and nine Page County hits were enough to spoil the team’s home opener on the new fields by the final score of 12 to 2. Later in the week, on Friday, March 23, the varsity lost to the weatherman and had their game cancelled due to the wet field conditions here against George Mason High School. The Junior Varsity traveled to George Mason however and managed to play the JV Mustangs from GM. Noah Starks and freshman Josh Werner combined to handcuff the Mustang batters and the JV went home with their first season victory 5- 3. The Lady Panthers that traveled with the Varsity Baseball team to Page County on March 19 had a somewhat better start to their season. Behind the strong pitching of sophomore Rachel Sharp and Junior Gwen Johnson, the Varsity girls defeated the Photo courtesy of David Clanagan FRESHMAN: Lara Kreyling pitching against Page County. Brittany Thornhill ready in the infield behind her. Page County girls 4-2. Johnson and Sharp gave up only two hits, struck out 12 between them and didn’t issue a walk. Sharp and Johnson also collected three of the Lady Panthers’ four hits with freshman Jamie Deal getting the fourth, a hard line drive to center field that sealed the win. On Friday, March 23 the Varsity traveled to Carlisle, Pa. to participate in a softball exchange and team-building weekend. Arriving on Friday night, the Lady Panthers had a night of social activities and developed new friendships, as both squads participated in team-building activities sponsored by the high school from Carlisle, Pa. On Saturday morning, the Lady Panthers showed their stuff and played a strong game before the Carlisle fans. Again with strong pitching and solid hitting they were able to capture an 11 to 6 teninning victory and leave Pennsylvania with a bunch of new friends and great memories. It was a good first-week for the softball program and hopefully can generate some positive momentum into the season. The Junior Varsity Lady Panthers were not to be overshadowed by their bigger listers on the Varsity. They tangled with the other JV Lady Panthers from Page County High School here on Monday, March 19 as well. Behind the solid pitching of Freshmen Laura Kreyling, who went four innings and Freshman Brittany Thornhill, who finished up the last inning, the JV side from RCHS soundly defeated the girls from Page County 10 to 0. Soccer There was not much action for the soccer teams last week as they prepared to open this week with nonDistrict action against Stonewall Jackson High School’s boys’ team. The girls’ team managed to squeeze in an early season scrimmage against the girl’s soccer team from Wakefield in the Plains. The game was played on Friday afternoon, March 23 and the Rap side came out on. the losing end of the contest two to zero. Members of this year's teams are: 2001 RCHS Boys Soccer Roster Name Grade Gaviria, Miguel 12 Nichols, Colin . 12 Price, Aaron 12 Riemeijer, Daan 12 Sanhueza. Walter 12 Shimizu, Hiroki 12 Treanor, Colin 12 Lee, Brian 11 Nichols, Elliot 11 Price, Ben 11 Smythe, Garner 11 Fairbrother, Mike 10 Miller, Bren 10 Pace, Ralph 10 Powell, Brendon 10 Ramey, Chris 10 Starks, Tony 10 Corbin, Nathan 9 Lawrey, Patrick 9 Letsen, John 9 2001 RCHS Girls Soccer Roster Dunn, Ashley 12 Waters, Jenny 12 Allen, Amber ~ 11 Corbin, Ashley 11 Gillis, Wendy i 11 Long, Holly 11 Thornhill, Lauren 11 Mullen, Shannon 11 Alexander, Kori ♦ 10 t Ankers, Krystal 10 Miller, Anna 10 Moore, Adrienne 10 Paul.Ashlyn 10 Pivamik, Robin 10 Smith, Elaine 10 Smoot, Jamie 10 Von Fange, Karie 10 Hathaway, Sara 9 Giles, Katie 9 Track The track team continued training this past week as they prepared for an upcoming busy week with two dual meets, one involving the District head-to-head competition with Strasburg High School. Coach Ann Spieker feels that the demands of the practice schedule will sort -out those that want to be a member of the team and these looking for a place to go after school. As such, she's not prepared at this time to publish a final roster of athletes on the boy and girl teams. She believes the upcoming meets will probably help clarify that picture. ing events Date March 29 V March 30 ^-r~ March 30 March 30 March 30 April 3 ’April 3 April 3 2 April 3 April 3 Aprils. . ^ April 4 ; April 6 April 6 ; April 6 April 6 April 6 4,: \.tu I. - a jiii - April O <•*'3 w: ¥ v*. ,&* ,'h. /■&.. *• Place ri'} >‘ 11 i: ;..\ '* Away . 2 Away' ' Home £' Away ’r; • Home Away Home | Away; :if Home Away v Away - Away Home Away Home Away'; t' Home ■* .Home ». ' 'V v \ $ •: Event r t ♦ V# ' ‘ “ «►<* t *. ».♦« t£v: • , Boys Soccer 8 Stonewall | t, Jackson HS (Quicksburg) : a-’"- • Varsity Baseball 0 Luray * :"?f - C<tV. J.V. Baseball vs Luray . , ; , Varsity Softball 8 Luray J.V. 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:-Kappaljannocfe Jftetofi— Established 1877 An !'’dependent 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 I I 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 28, 2001 Our View Wrong turn? Rappahannock growth rate revealed in U.S. Census The; feeling we got when we realized we had used outdated estimates instead of the “real” census numbers to describe Rappahannock’s population growth was akin to finding ourselves heading into a beautiful sunset while driving out U. S. 211 — in the eastbound lane. At the time, we thought the numbers we used made bonse. (Irowth from the east has been creeping in our direction, and with over 20,400 new residents in the five ot her counties in our region, it seemed that our share \vas at least 5 percent of that —just over 1,000 people in •10 years. So, while we were proceeding down U.S. 211, the fact that we were looking at the backs of road signs and poticing that people were trying to get our attention didn't quite sink in before we went with what we had. • Despite the number of new folks we know about who have moved here and the number of new houses, Rappahannock County grew by only 361 souls since 1990, a rate of 5.5 percent for the decade. There was one issue addressed in the article that Kill needs to be stressed, and that’s our concern about how changes in Virginia’s population will affect y^ppa bannock in the upcoming redistricting. ** Because of growth elsewhere in the state, we may be Seeing a*big change in how Rappahannock is represented in the Virginia House of Delegates next year. * Many people in both Fauquier and Rappahannock have spoken in favor of the alignment of the 31st District. But insiders have noted that the creation of Oew districts in nearby high-growth areas and moves to protect incumbents in others may force Rappahannock into a new “partnership.” ! Let’s hope that it’s not just the “numbers” — which <jan be worked several different ways — but how best to represent Virginia’s rural counties that is on our legislators’ minds. While this work is going on, we wait at the crossroads to see which way we’ll be heading in 20012010. But a wrong turn could leave us without a voice in Richmond. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland RCES students recently participated in the annual PTO Reading Night under the direction of Mrs. Theresa Light and were awarded $5 gift certificates for the Spring Book Fair that is currently underway. Participants included first row, left to right, Trey Swindler, Lauren Light, Tiffany Wayland, Nia Genther, Lily Nealon, Katie Hartman and Joseph Switzer. Back row with Librarian Mrs. Aney Massie, left to right, Malcolm Perry, Addie Swindler, Caroline Massie, Taylor Light, Rebecca Tupper and Josh Makela. Also receiving certificates but not pictured were Rachel Switzer and Sarah Switzer. The Book Fair begins today, March 28 and will continue through April 3. Family Day will be held Monday, April 2 and hours that day will be 8:15 a.m. until 8 p.m. LETTERS Athletic fields are a symbol of excellence On behalf of the student athletes, parents, all interested community members of Rappahannock and the Rappahannock County School Sports Association, I would like to thank our Board of Supervisors, county administrator John McCarthy, athletic director Jon Smythe and all others who facilitated the construction of the athletic fields behind the elementary school. The fields are nothing short of first class and a credit to Rappahannock County. They stand as a symbol of our county’s commitment to excellence and the impor tance of providing not just the kids but the entire community recreational resources. Paul Gall Chairman, RCSSA 82nd Airborne veteran disappointed with uniform change The Chief of Staff of the Army has decreed that every person in the Army wear a black beret as of June 2001. This means that the official headgear for all persons in the Army will be a black beret. By tradition, the black beret has become the head gear of the Rangers our foremost combat unit in the Army. The green beret is the official headgear of the Special Forces by a decree from President John F. Kennedy in 1961. Its wear is fixed with no argument from anyone. The decree from the Chief of Staff will not affect them. The balance of the airborne forces in the Army wear a maroon beret. The Chief of Staff says that these may continue to remain the same. A beret in the United States Army is the symbol of excellence and the mark of an elite soldier. A soldier with a beret on his head is Airborne. He is highly motivated and stands ready at a moment’s notice to give his life for his country. The reward for his vigilance and patriotism is the privilege of wearing a beret, either black, green or maroon, depending on which unit he has earned the right to be assigned. For the Chief of Staff of the Army to decree that every person in the Army will henceforth wear a black beret is to downgrade the Rangers, our bravest of soldiers, and to demean all of the Airborne, whose signifi cant attribute is the wearing of a distinctive beret. The beret to the Airborne is more than just a headgear, it is a badge of courage. A disservice is being perpetrated on our elite combat soldiers and their accomplishments are being ignored. Carson Johnson Sperryville Mr. Johnson is a veteran of the 82nd Airborne in World War II. Down Memory Lane f ROM Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO flarch 30, 1961 * I'ht* Ned Johnsons again received national {ecngnition, this time in the April issue of the ('arm Journal. This time the article features the Johnson's Angus cattle. Before it was the Johnson family themselves, in the Progressive Farme r. The sequence couldn’t have been better; Che people, the land, the cattle. f l fcoy Scout Troop 65 of Sperryville will set up a food stand in Old Hollow on Saturday, April 1, the first day of fishing season. Fishermen will be able to buy sandwiches, hot dogs, coffee or cokes for their lunch, eliminating the trouble of packing one or having to leave the river to go get lunch. At the morning worship service Sunday, March 26 at Trinity Episcopal Church a new lectern Bible was dedicated in memory of Thurmond Carlyle Lea. The text of the newly published edition is the familiar and beautiful King James Version. It is bound in black morocco and the print is large enough to be read easily. Photo from On The Morning Side ©UT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Veterans of the War Between the States gathered for a reunion in the early years of the 20th century. Rappahannock soldiers identified in the old photo are Thomas Vigis (fourth row, first from left); Judge Dudley, (fifth row, first from left); Bob Miller (sixth row, third from left)} Jim Wood, (sixth row, fourth from left); John Reid (second row, fifth from right) and Charles bearing, (third row, fourth from left). * Payne’s Dance Hall, one mile east of Washington sponsors a square dance every Saturday night. Music this weekend by the Apple Valley boys. 20 YEARS AGO March 26,1981 The Gifted and Talented students at Rappahannock Elementary School painted the stage backdrop used for the spring fashion show held last Sunday. The scene carried out the show theme, “Country Time in Rappahannock.” Among the students painting the scenery were Karen Ludwick, Terry Woodard, Karen Jordan, Deiyk Moore and Moses Jones along with teacher Laurie Marshall. Fifty youngsters participated in 4-H Share the Fun contests, public speaking and demonstrations last Thursday evening at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Three students at the local high school will join a tour conducted by the American Institute for Foreign Study this summer for nine days to England and Scotland. Belinda Burke, Donna Gore and Jona McKay will leave Washington, D.C. on June 24 for the trip abroad. The young ladies will be accompanied by Linda Toth, a former teacher here, now employed by the Warren County School System. 10 YEARS AGO March 28,1991 Early March 12 approximately 65 seventh-grade students from Rappahannock County Elementary School left for their annual trip. They knew Virginia history was their destination; they didn’t know a meeting with Governor Wilder was too. They were all excited at the great opportunity to visit and tour Williamsburg. Nina Moore of Sperryville hand-paints and sells decorative Easter eggs and a photograph of the same appeared on the front page of the News. Rappahannock High Senior Jeremy Tble has been chosen to participate as a member of the 18-and-under 'Ifeams USA select men’s soccer team. As a member of the Virginia team, Jeremy will travel to the Netherlands this summer for training and then compete with teams from Europe and the United States in youth soccer tournaments. Wakefield School held its annual Medieval banquet last week, celebrating the winter festival of Candlemas and providing students with a lesson in Medieval history. In addition to the banquet and costume contest, the evening was filled with numerous games and activities that were characteristic of the period. Spring Mountain School celebrated the first day of Spring, March 20 with a sunny visit to Over Jordan Farm. Owner Linda Dietel escorted the combined kindergarten and nursery classes with faculty members Bethany Craig and Paige Noel through the farm. The children petted sheep, held three-day-old lambe and weighed themselves on the sheep scale. - COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND

More Letters TFR efforts appreciated One of the sure signs of early spring is the sudden appearance, along roadsides in Rappahannock County, of large orange plastic bags stuffed with roadside trash. As you drive along a road thus decorated, it almost appears as if there’s been some magical overnight eruption of huge orange fungi. But this is no weird natural phenomenon. Those bags are the work-product of a project of which this county can be proud. Trash Free Rappahannock is a citizen-inspired and citizen-supported program that helps keep our county’s roadsides clean and neat. TFR’s “road gangs” pick up all those bottles, cans, wrappers, rusty mufflers, old tires and other bits of debris that fill hundreds of orange bags every spring. The program, which uses court-ordered offenders assigned to community service, is supervised by volunteer citizens, who transport the crews to work sites and oversee their work. It is financed by private contributions. It is an excellent example of a caring community finding a creative solution to a public problem. This is a program deserving support of all local organizations and private citizens. The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection supports TFR, and has just donated $400 to the effort. We hope many local citizens and groups will do whatever they can do to support TFR. We salute all the people responsible for making this program a success, and a model for public-private co-operation. James P. Gannon President, RLEP Budget needs solution The Rappahannock County School Budget needs to be brought under control. If our neighboring Culpeper County can educate their children for $5,600 per pupil per year compared to Rappahannock County’s $9,000 per pupil per year then we have serious problems that may have started 30 years ago, when our county embarked on a slow growth path. As we all know we have to depend on our surrounding counties and towns for vital services such as employment, housing, shopping, etc. that are not available to us here in Rappahannock County. Our neighbors are profiting from our dependence on them utilizing taxes they collect to provide services to their citizens and to support their school systems. The town of Warrenton has reduced taxes for the sixth straight year. Several new restaurants opening in the past year has enabled the town to do this. (Fauquier Citizen, March, 15 2001) According to the census numbers released on March 9, Rappahannock County’s population is 6,983. It’s population 1990 was 6,622, a gain of 361 people. (Culpeper Star Exponent, March, 9 and Fauquier Citizen, March 15.) According to a letter dated March 19, I received from the School Board the total school enrollment for 1990 was 947. The total school enrollment for 2000 is 1,020, a gain of 73. The county’s contribution to the School Board budget is $6,481,979.04 which is more than $1.3 million or 25.52 percent greater than last year. For 1999 our school enrollment was 1,034. We had a drop of 14 pupils and our School Budget went up $1.3 million. In Culpeper News, about town, it was mentioned that the Fauquier County School Board recently gave its superintendent a ten percent pay raise, bringing his salary to $107,415. One of Rappahannock’s School Board members told me that Dallas Johnson’s salary is about $6,000 more than our Superintendent David Gangel. Dallas Johnson is responsible for 16 schools, our superintendent is responsible for two. According to Rapplinks “What will we be paying them”, by Sharon S. Kilpatrick May, 16, 2000, we have a position for associate principal for the middle school. I did not as a taxpayer know that we had a middle school. Rappahannock County has been indulging in minimal growth policies for years while the technology revolution has been growing and our neighboring counties have taken advantage and profited. The small population does not lend itself to efficiency, including the school system. The cost of education goes up but the revenue sources available to Rappahannock County are limited to our taxpayers. It has been 168 years since Rappahannock County was split off from Culpeper County, due mainly to the transportation problem of commuting by horse and buggy. Today transportation and communications have been solved. Maybe we should consider a merger back to our past with Culpeper. We are dependent on Culpeper for services now so why not eliminate the duplication and let Culpeper with efficiency and experience take over schools and other county services. Maybe another solution is to privatize our schools similar to other privatization being done in government. With the above information in mind, can you blame our teachers and our deputies for leaving Rappahannock County to find jobs elsewhere since it is almost impossible to afford to live in Rappahannock County and no incentive contemplated to induce them to stay. Vivian N. Yancey Amissville j GUARDIAN ■ SELF STORAGE Residential & Commercial \ I \0f 1 $50 OFF MONTH FREE (Ask for details) l;i. I WITH REGULAR RENTAL CONTRACTS OF TWO MONTHS OR MORE. With coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offers. First time renters only. Must present on move-in. Expires 4-16-01. US T"• Climate Controlled Space Available = : . .mi Dm* * RV and Boat Storage Available m □V? He* 703-779-1724 Rt. 7 & Cardinal Park Drive s 1 !*?«.' »&4I r bM. ASHBURN 703-729-1800 44690 Waxpool Road CHANTILLY 703-830.7867 4526 Daly Drive ; www.guardianselfstorage.nef Conservation Districts awarded grants Virginians value the water quality of their streams and rivers and an important step has just been taken towards protecting this valuable resource. Local soil and water conservation districts recently received news that two grant proposals for the establishment of water quality monitoring stations throughout the upper region of the Rappahannock River Basin have received full funding. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality granted the request for funds to the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District and the John Marshall Conservation District. Sixty-four streams were selected to form a network for monitoring the entire upper basin. The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, which includes Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Counties, and the John Marshall District, which serves Fauquier County, contain all of the geographical area of the Upper Rappahannock Basin. “Water quality is an issue that affects everyone,” said Greg Wichelns, District Manager of the CSWCD. “It will grow in importance as the population in rural areas increases and development accelerates.” Wichelns explained that the goals of the monitoring network are to find out how effectively district conservation programs have reduced pollution, to identify what areas could benefit from our conservation programs, and establish a more comprehensive background database than currently exists. The information collected at each station will include macro invertebrate population levels, water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, phosphorous, and nitrogen. The DEQ currently monitors 21 of the 64 streams for these parameters. Twenty of the stations will also be monitored for suspended solids and decal coliform bacteria. The information will be made readily available on a web site to anyone wishing to review it. Information gathered by water quality monitoring programs in Virginia is currently available through the EPA’s web site, but is sometimes cumbersome for the average citizen to access. In addition to improving knowledge of the water quality of the Upper Rappahannock the project intends to engage citizens and groups of the region in the process of collecting the data. Training will be provided to those who wish to participate. Hopefully, becoming directly involved in the process of monitoring the water quality of nearby streams will help people to better understand the connection between land use and water quality. Anderson named RRCSB’s Chair The RappahanniockRapidan Community Services Board is pleased to announce the following officers for 2001: Mrs. Robert Anderson, Chair of Rappahannock; Robert Douthit, Vice Chair of Orange and Mrs. Jean Kane, Secretary of Madison. These three officers along with Mrs. JoAnn Lyons of Culpeper and Willis Risdon from Fauquier will be members of the Board’s Executive Committee for 2001. The RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board (RRCSB) is a regional services provider for local governments created as a result of the acts of the Virginia General Assembly and the Federal Older Americans Act. The mission of the RRCSB is to improve the quality of life to citizens of Planning District 9 who are elderly or who have disabilities related to mental illness, mental retardation and substance abuse. The RRCSB strives to accomplish this mission through offering a comprehensive array of services in local communities. Fees are assessed for most services and charges based on an assessment of a person’s ability to pay. Third-party insurance payments are also billed for some services. No individual is refused services because of inability to pay. The Board of Directors meets the second Tuesday of each m6nth at 1 p.m., at its Bradford Road Building in Culpeper. The Board encourages public comments regarding local needs as they relate to services to individuals who are elderly or disabled. To provide public comment or to receive additional information regarding the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, contact the Executive Directors’ office at 825-3100, extension 3145. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend Board meetings should contact Paula Benenson at 825-3100, extension 3146 or TDD 825-7391. Angus breeders recognized Three Washington residents own bulls listed in the 2001 Spring Sire Evaluation Report published by the American Angus Association which is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri. Brooke and Anne Miller own one and Newbill Miller owns 10. Issued in both the spring and fall, the new report features the latest performance information available on 4,916 sires. “The American Angus Association has the most complete and comprehensive beef cattle database in the world,” says John Crouch, American Angus Association director of performance programs. “Of the sires listed in the main report, 65 percent have expected progeny differences (EPDs) for carcass traits, which should assist cattlemen in choosing genetics that will pro duce a more consistent, higher quality beef product.” Additionally, 66 percent of the sires posted an ultrasound body composition EPD. EPDs are generated from performance data submitted by breeders through the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR) program. Traits in which EPDs are available include birth weight, weaning weight, milk, yearling weight and height, mature daughter weight and height, and scrotal circumference, as well as carcass traits including carcass weight, marbling, rib eye area, external fat thickness and percent retail product. The analysis for the sire evaluation report is done in cooperation with Iowa State University, by Doyle E. Wilson and Dr. Abebe Hassen. What are you doing to improve your health? Wellness Outreach Register/information: 829-4190 Classes listed are FREE unless indicated. Most conducted on-site at Culpeper Regional Hospital. APRIL 5 Thin kin' About Quotin' If you want to kick the habit - come learn about methods/options to help you succeed. Quitting smoking may be the single most important thing you can do for your health. APRIL 17 New Shape of Health We come in al shapes and sizes - and this seminar will inspire you to feel good about your size/shape. It will educate and motivate you to take charge or your health, and you can learn a non-diet approach to weight management. 6:39*30 p.m. APRIL 28 Refuse to Be a Victim Designed for women and elders, this dass w* help you create you own personal plan for safety in you home, car, and in public. A nationally known program taught by certified instructors. (No physical instruction) 9a.m.-noon APRIL 28 Hands-On Self-Defense This dass moves you into physical practice of blocks, break-aways, and defense moves for self-protection. Taught by police officer Holly Hunter. 2-4 pjn. Corporate Wellness Programs Designed for you business, programs may include health screens, education, and demonstrations. Senring companies in Culpeper, Orange, Madison, Rappahannock, and southern Fauquier. You employees' good health saves money! Family Birth Center Register/information; 8294114 Classes* listed are FREE unless indicated. Conducted on-site at the Family Birth Center. APRIL 4 Sibling Class Practical hints for parents and new siblings that will be useful when a new baby is coming. Fa children 3 years old and up. Parents must stay with children. 7-9 pm. APRIL 11 Infant CPU Fa parents, families, and babysitters to learn and practice techniques. This is not a certification course. 74 pm. APRIL 18 Breastfeeding Taught by a certified lactation consultant the class presents benefits and techniques, induding pumping. 7*9 pm. APRIL 23 (MONDAY SESSIONS) Prepared Childbirth Classes fa mothers-to-be about laba and delivery. Taught by registered nurses and certified birtn instructors. FEE. 7-9 pm. APRIL 25 Mommy ft Me Caring for your newborn and caring for jrourseif after the bath of you baby. Health & Well-being Events APRIL 2, 9,23, 30 Beraavement Support Group Led by Dick Guizar, this group is recommended for those who've lost a loved one. Meet in the Communications Room at Culpeper Library FamilyCare Hospice Event. Register/information: 825-5764 11:30 a.m.-1 pjn. APRIL 17 ‘living with Grief Teleconference A very special teleconference with panels of people all over the country, and moderated by ABC News' Cokie Roberts, 'Living with Grief.* You are invited to participate or just listen-in on the discussion. FamrtyCare Hospice Event Regltfr/informetion: 825-5764 1 JO-4 pjn. APRIL 27 Benefit Golf Tournament First-ever CRH Child Services tourney to benefit Early Learning Centers in Culpeper, Madison, Orange, and Locust Grove. Enjoy a fine spring day on the golf course, maybe even win a prize, including a new cart Sign up with Malta at 972-4334 or Christina at 846-5655. Culpeper Region.tl Hospital S3 501 Sunset Lane Culpeper, Virginia 22701 www.culpeperhospital.com ‘ktfant CMt. Prepared Childbirth, and Mommy h Me desses taught by certified insbucton and registered runes. Iraastfeedng Clast k taught fay earthed bdatfon

Sludge From Page A1 There are hazardous industrial wastes including cyanide, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons and other volatile and semi-volatile organic chemicals. Sewage sludge is known to contain nonylphenols, surfactants, phthalates and other hormone disrupting chemicals Which cause great harm not only to humans but also to wildlife and aquatic life. All of the aforementioned do not magically disappear in the Wastewater treatment process. In the treatment process, it is the water, not the sludge, that is purified. I The sludge does not suddenly7 become pure “night soil” through this process. Although the Washington DC area has relatively little Heavy industry, this wastewater .comes from the entire sewage system, not just residential areas. ' The EPA acknowledges Class B sewage sludge contains human pathogens, slaughterhouse wastes, mortuary discharges and infectious hospital 4Xid. institutional wastes, including disease-causing bacteria, viruses, virulent antibiotic‘resistant microbes, protozoa, intestinal parasites and ova of parasitic worms. Federal Law permits every business and industry in the United States to dump 33 pounds of hazardous wastes into public sewers every mpnth with no reporting requirements. Disposing of sludge has always been a challenge. It used to be pumped straight into the oceans. But the Clean Water Act of 1972 made it illegal to dump this pollutant into the oceans. There remain several options for disposal: Among them are landfilling, incineration, and land application, which is the least expensive method. The EPA has adopted rules to regulate land application of sewage sludge. The sewage industry has worked hard to improve the image of its byproduct and to make it more “marketable." The Federation of Sewage Works Associations changed its name several times to become what is now the Water Environment Federation. Dumping was renamed “recycling”. A contest was held to find a more appealing name for sludge and the winner was “biosolids.” States are allowed to adopt their own use and regulation policies. Virginia has its own sludge use regulations, which are more lenient than those of the EPA rules. As Northern Virginia gets more and more overpopulated, the push to get rid of their waste becomes immense. Rappahannock County is near enough to the booming metro area to become a very handy and attractive dumping ground for sludge. EPA has never conducted a risk assessment on the harm to human health from the pathogens in surface applied sludge. This includes waterborne pathogens and airborne viruses, bacteria, endotoxins, molds, fungi, etc. The EPA has never conducted a risk assessment into the ecological risks of the harm to wildlife, soil and other ecological biosystems from sludge. The agency acknowledges that land-applied sludge emits toxic (odor-causing) gases including dimethyl sulfide, dimethyl disulfide, methyl mercaptan, trimethylamine and ammonia, which other government agencies have warned can cause great harm to human health if inhaled or ingested. The Inspector General of the EPA conduced an internal investigation of the agency which concluded in March 2000 that “EPA does not have an effective program for ensuring compliance with the land application requirements of Part 503”; and “Accordingly, while EPA promotes land application, EPA cannot assure the public that current land application practices are protective of human health and the environment.” The Waste Management Institute of Cornell University has studied the land application of sewage sludge for many years and has published an report in the International Journal of Environment and Pollution, which concludes the EPA sludge rules do not protect human health and the environment. A report published in the Journal of Agromedicine for November 2000 details the harm to human health from sludge odors, odorants, bioaerosols and airborne particulates including “... eye, nose, and throat irritation, headache, nausea, diarrhea, hoarseness, sore throat, cough, chest tightness, nasal congestion, palpitations, shortness of breath, stress, drowsiness, and alterations in mood” and “... exposure to increased levels of particulates is associated with increased mortality risk, especially among the elderly and individuals with preexisting cardiopulmonary diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and chronic heart disease.” As the struggle over sludge escalates in Rappahannock County, the Board of Supervisors will have to balance these health risks against pressure from the sewage industry to dump its byproduct, the desire of some farmers for a cheap fertilizer, and the legal limitations imposed by the ^Virginia Supreme Court’s decisipn. Jt’s clear that the days of the ban are numbered, but what comes next is not clear at all. Scott Handshy is a Rappahannock County resident who has done extensive research on sludge. This article was prepared with assistance from Helane Shields and James P. Gannon. Changes in “GED” program coming If you (or someone you know) have started work toward a GED and have not finished, it is important that you complete 'your course wprk before Dec. 31, 2001, or you will have to start the program again. The program is being restructured to better meet the needs of people in today’s society and all work not completed will be discarded on Jan. 1, 2002. If you took classes as Piedmont Vocational Center and would like to find out what you still need to take to graduate before Jan. 1, please call Mrs. Phyllis Metzger at 825- 0476. If you are interested in finding out more about the program or to enroll in classes, please call Mrs. Metzger, or call Mrs. Susan Fox, GED Instructor, at RCHS, 9878575. Classes in Rappahannock County are held on Mondays and Wednesdays in the basement of the Public Library from 7 to 9 p.m. Planning N From Page A1 family apartment. The proposed apartment would be a 26’ x 44’ dwelling on Mr. Gheen’s 3.12 acre parcel off Seven Ponds Road in Amissville, and it would be used as a home for Mr. Gheen’s son and his family. Budget considered Commission members briefly discussed and then unanimously approved the proposed budget for FY 2001-2002. The proposed budget amounts to $220,596, of which $200,000 is passthrough funding for the Sperryville Gateway Project. The balance of the budget, $20,596, is precisely the same as the Planning Commission’s budget for the current fiscal year, and major budget elements are $7,000 for professional services and $5,016 for contributions to the regional planning district. Commissioners discussed possible uses of the professional services funds including support for the development of a lighting ordinance, a water study in the Amissville area, and grants for sidewalk work in Amissville and Washington. Other business • Commissioner Tom Junk introduced information from Cox and Company that he felt might be of value to the County’s zoning ordinance. This information will be discussed at the next meeting. • Commissioner Butch Zindel reported that he had received a request for “pristine” property to be used for a health club/spa, but County zoning restricts such use to commercial areas and he would like for that issue to be discussed at the next meeting. • Commissioner Tom Tepper reported that his Lighting Ordinance Committee had collected a package of information that could be “cut and pasted” to create a lighting ordinance, but he suggested that it would be better to retain professional help to develop the ordinance. Committee member Don Audette has such a professional willing to assist pro bono, and an attempt will be made to set up a meeting with this individual. • Mr. Junk reported that the Sperryville Gateway Committee will be meeting next week with VDOT and the project consultant, Cox and Company, and that a public meeting will be scheduled for April on the project. Noted tracker to offer classes Kevin Reeve, director of Tom Brown’s Tracking, Nature, and Wilderness Survival School will be offering a series of classes for hunters and outdoor oriented people. Reeve is an expert in the field, having studied with America’s most respected outdoors man and tracker, Tom Brown Jr. for many years. He has assisted Mr. Brown on several tracking cases, teaches tracking and nature observation at the school, and works with Search and Rescue groups and elite military groups such as the Special Forces and SEAL teams. Mr. Reeve is living in Woodville for a short time, and has agreed to offer this class during his stay. Tracking for Hunters A special class is being offered for all hunters who want to be assured of success. This class, titled Tracking for Hunters, will cover a host of topics that will almost guarantee success to the hunter who practices them. This includes advanced scouting of the area, determining the number and gender of deer in an area, finding the rubs scrapes that betray the presence of a buck, choosing hunting locations, as well as many other topics that will greatly increase the probability of success. The class is being offered one time only, on Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bleu Rock Inn near Washington. Learning to See in Nature Learning to See in Nature is a class that is designed to increase one’s ability to see and experience nature, and is being offered by noted track er and naturalist Keviji Reeve. This class will cover the fundamentals of nature observation from the perspective of total immersion. Students will learn how to utilize all of their senses in learning the language of nature. They will learn movement and camouflage techniques that will bring them much closer to wildlife, close enough to touch. Students will learn to see the world of nature from completely unique perspectives that have been developed by Tom Brown Jr. at his world renown tracking, nature and awareness school. The class is being offered one time only, on Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bleu Rock Inn near Washington. Cost for each class if $60 for the day. Contact 987-8328 to reserve a spot or for more information. Robertson places second Sean Robertson, age 17, of Viewtown took second place in the Senior DivisionBiology at the Regional Science Fair in Charlottesville on March 15. Sean, a junior, took first place honors in the Rappahannock County High School science fair held several weeks ago. Sean will be taking his project about cell regenera tion and cross species cell assimilation to compete in the Virginia State Science Fair, in April. Sean’s biology teacher, mentor and sponsor at RCHS is Ms. Patty Waddell. Rappahannock vs. Virginia Rappahannock Virginia Population (1999 est.) Population change Population under 18 Percent white population Percent African American population Percent Hispanic population Percent Asian Population 6,983 5.5% 22.4% 92.5% 5.8% 1.2% 0.3% 7,078,515 14.0% 24.6% 72.3% 19,6% 4.7% 3.7% Regional population by the numbers County Culpeper Fauquier Madison Page Rappahannock Warren 1990 27,791 48,700 11,949 21,690 6,622 26,142 1999 34,262 55,139 12,520 23,177 6,983 31,584 Number of new residents 6,471 6,439 571 1,487 361 5,442 Percentage growth 23.3% 13.2% 4.7% 6.8% 5.5% 20.8% d*®% Census From Page A1 Rappahannock. For the first time, the census includes 80 persons who claimed to be “Two or more races,” which affects the totals. The 1990 census counted 6,095 whites, 491 AfricanAmericans, 67 Hispanics (of any race), 14 Asians, 10 American Indians, and 12 “Other” races. The number of young people in Rappahannock has changed only slightly over the past decade. The 2000 census reports that there were 1,559 residents living in Rappahannock under age 18 (22.3 percent), and 5,424 (77.7 percent) 18 or older. The numbers for 1990 were 1,520 under 18 years (22.9 percent) and 5,102 age 18 and over (77.1 percent). Local News That Clicks.^ TimesCommunity.awz *

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 ^ Rappahannock Nexus COUNTRYS March 28, 2001 www.timescommunity.com Citizen of the Week Jennifer Glenn Occupation: Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian for Rappahannock County Library Hometown: Clifton, Va. Points in between: Sevilla, Spain and Los Angeles, Calif. Education: B.S.L.A. Georgetown University; J.D. Georgetown University Law Center; M.L.I.S. UCLA Interests: “The natural world, books, music, people. Current obsessions: hearthside cookery, breadmaking, Virginia soapstone." Most interesting travel experience: Traveling penniless through southern Italy and France after having been robbed in Barcelona.” Most humbling jobs: “Building sundecks, selling encyclopedias" Accomplishments: Ms. Glenn has done a wonderful job with the children’s programs and last Stammer more children attended the library’s programs than ever. She stole the heart of every Rappahannock child that attended. In Brief Winter Wellness series continues Rappahannock Healing Arts Center practitioners will conclude this free series at the library with two presentations. Jeff Hazel and Dan Lewis will demonstrate Sheatsu massage Friday, March 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. On April 6, Carol Lucking will lead participants through an experiential evening of relaxing 'guided imagery that promotes positive change and reduction of -Stress from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 98717204 for information. Opening reception planned for April 8 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 is 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. Tb •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 ,eombine phantasmagoric imagery with structural rigor, in .9 way that audiences familiar with her dance work will recognize. This is the first time her work will be seen in a gallery. 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 Comer at 675-3410 for further information. Gorgeous Goldfinches By Jim Bywaters Rappahannock News Writer Hungry flocks of sociable goldfinches are a delight to watch in any backyard. You can time spring’s passage just by glancing at the male goldfinches. * Their yellow plumage comes in gradually and by the time tulips are in bloom, the goldfinches are back to their rich, bright color. Three species of goldfinches make their home in the United States. The American Goldfinch, the brightest of ^ tne tnree, innaoits most parts of the U.S., generally moving to the northern states during the mating season and to the southern states during the colder winter months. American Goldfinches (Carduelis Tristis) are about 5 inches long and are align lij siiiaiiei til ci ii a sparrow. They have a short, cone-shaped beak and notched tail. In the spring and summer, the breeding male is bright yellow with black wings, cap and tail and has a narrow white bar on their wings. Breeding females are mostly yellow and are brightest on the throat and breast. Females have dusky wings and two white wing bars. Females are less striking in color but are still pretty birds. In winter, both males and females loose some of their magnificent colors. Goldfinches live in mixed flocks, they are easily identified as they fly across open spaces by their trademark rising and falling type flight. Flocks often sing in chorus and males sing even in flight. In early spring goldfinches feast on dandelion puffs but their favorite food is thistle seed. However they also will eat ragweed, and a number of other seeds. The beak of the goldfinch is adapted for seed eating, since it is broad and strong. Berries and insects are also a part of their diet. Goldfinches can be lured to your birdfeeders by simply offering sunflower and Niger (thistle) seeds. Cj o 1 d 11 n c h e s have an interesting habit of mating later in the season than most other birds and they nest only once. Most will mate from late June to September. Their i late mating season is due to the food sources they prefer to give their young. This is the time of year that weed seeds and thistle begin to ripen. When you see thistles going to soft, white puffs of down, it is goldfinch-nesting time. You will usually see more activity at your thistle feeders during the late summer as they busy themselves with mating, building their nests and raising their young. The males court the females with a beautiful canary-like song. The nesting location is always near a good supply of thistle. Goldfinches are sociable and will visit backyard feeders in hungry flocks of 30 or more. If you offer these seeds in your yard you may be rewarded with some nesting goldfinches. They mate in monogamous pairs and like to nest in forked branches up to 30 feet high, usually near water. Females often return to the same site. The female will build a small bowl-shaped, tightly woven nest. The females also line their nests with the down of thistle and cattail fluff. She usually lays four to six bluish-white eggs, which hatch in 12 to 16 days. The hatchlings are born without feathers and with their eyes closed. Their parents feed them seeds and by the time they are 10 to 16 days old they are ready to leave the nest. The parents continue to supplement them with food until they learn to fly strongly and until they learn to find food on their own. To aid in attracting goldfinches to your yard plant sunflowers, coreopsis, cosmos, serviceberry, birch, sweet gum, mulberry, hemlock, zinnias, elm and alder as garden food plants. And as with most birds, a source of water is important. Goldfinches love to bathe. Offer water in a birdbath or with a dripper. Happy Birding! Flint Hill bird watcher Jim Bywaters welcomes reader mail, responses, suggestions, PO. 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Cgntfiia cStampi tyVoodviLCe Learn how to plant a tree - obtain seedlings 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. Kirchner 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 foot gear, a post-hole digger or shovel, and food for themselves for optional lunch (noon to 1 p.m. at John Kirchner’s), and food to share for supper if they plan to join the Pot Luck Cookout at 4 p.m. (also at Kirchner’s). Call Kirchner at 987-9154 for specifics on types and numbers of trees available and directions to his place, and Hunt Harris at 9873366 for additional information, confirmation, and planting location recommendations. Cooter’s to open April 1 for third season Cooter’s Place, the popular “Dukes of Hazzard” theme store in Sperryville, will reopen Sunday, April 1 for its third season of “music and fun.” Ben (Cooter) Jones and his wife Alma Viator are especially excited about this year since they recently purchased the store property and have been busy doing some renovations and remodeling. “We don’t want to gussy it up too much,” says Jones. “We want to keep the laid back attitude while fixing up and making our displays nicer. We have both been amazed at how much the place has grown in two years. And we both want to continue that growth over the years.” This year, as in the past, Cooter’s will feature country and bluegrass music on Saturday and Sundays. “We’ll be open every day of the week from April Fool’s Day to Christmas Eve, but the weekends will be extra special,” according to “Cooter”. “When Cooter’s Garage Band isn’t touring, we’ll play on Saturdays. And of course we’re going to continue to have the best in Virginia bluegrass every Sunday afternoon.” Concerts will be from 1 to 4 p.m. both days. “Five of a Kind”, a well known bluegrass band from Strasburg, will provide the entertainment on April Fool’s Day. Food will continue to be a feature at Cooter’s, too. “This year,” says Alma, “the gang from Burgers N’ Things in Sperryville is going to be taking care of Cooter’s Country Picnic. And we’re going to have a lot more room for our picnic area under the trees beside the river. Ben is already bragging about their barbecue and ribs!” Special guests from the “Dukes” will appear throughout the summer and fall, and there will also be visits from well known country performers. “Y’all come!”, say Ben and Alma. THIRD SEASON: ' Cooler’s just west of ; Sperryville will reopen on Sunday, Apnl 1 for their third season. >• Phpto courtwy o» Alma Viator V

Church Activities Ordination service planned 'The Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Locust Grove invites you to the Ordination Service of Rev. Eddie Naylor on Sunday, April 8, at 3 p.m. The Rev. Nathaniel Young, pastor of the Laiyel Hill Baptist Church, Louisa will be the guest preacher for the afternoon. If you have questions or need directions to the church, phone 3999815. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Robert Stone. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Choir practice 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7p.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. Anniversary celebration set On April 1 at 3 p.m., Usher Board of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill will celebrate their 49th anniversary. The guest preacher will be Rev. Augustus Henderson from Christian Way Baptist Church in Falls Church. Lunch will be served. All are welcome. Kelsey Russell is president of the Usher Board and Rev. Donald Simpkins is pastor of Macedonia. Promise Land Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: 44 Sunday: Sunday: First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Amissville Baptist Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Xtreme Believers 6 p.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study, prayer 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, April 1 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 Short) is pastor and invites the public. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston 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 ar*d10 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 New Harvest Christian Fellowship The New Harvest Christian Fellowship meets at the Viewtown Store with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30. A mid-week service is held in various homes in the community. For more information call 937-9993 or 937-5210 or 9374029. Relationships can last a lifetime When we meet someone, we never really know the effect they will have on our lives or the effect we will have on theirs. I believe that God brings certain people into our lives for a reason. Some are here for a season, others are here for a lifetime. We never know which it will be. Fd like to share a story with you about a relationship that has lasted a lifetime, adding much joy and pleasure to our lives. In 1974, our family decided, after some discussion and serious thought, to host a child from the Fresh Air Fund. The Fresh Air Fund is a non-profit organization that provides a free twoweek summer vacation for children ages five to 18 from New York City. They can enjoy fresh country air experiencing the freedom of playing outdoors beyond the city streets. Currently the Fresh Air Fund sends more than 7,000 children annually to rural and suburban areas across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada. Usually, a family hosts one child. We were asked to accept a brother and sister so that they would not be separated. Their mother, JoAnn, had once been a Fresh Air Child. She wanted her children to experience the same pleasures she had enjoyed. We eagerly awaited the day in July 24, 1974 when Michael and Michelle Brancazio (age five and six) walked off the bus, in Winchester, after an eight hour trip. The first visit was filled with new and exciting experiences for all of us. It didn’t take long to get to know one another and establish a strong, loving bond. It has been a delightful experience, one that I wouldn’t trade in for anything. Mike and Michelle visited us for several years through the \N.V Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER M SCf4f7k KSI Fresh Air Program. We grew so attached to them that as their lives changed (they moved to New Jersey and later to California), we continued to keep in touch and they continued to visit us during the summer. Our summer visits were filled with picnics, swimming in the local rivers, horseback riding, collecting fireflies, camping, nurturing turtles, and eating good, old-fashioned country cooking! As the years rolled by, we all visited and stayed in touch with phone calls and letters. We still eryoy the wonderful pictures taken throughout the years. They have become an integral part of our family. Our daughter visited California on several occasions, once to participate as maid-ofhonor in Michelle’s wedding. Michael married and has three children. While his visits to Virginia have been limited, he continues to keep in touch and treasures his many childhood memories in Virginia. We have been blessed to have had such special people come into our lives. Now we see their children growing up to show us as much love and respect. Through all the years, they have always referred to us as “Nana and Grandpa”. This weekend marked Michelle’s 24th visit with us in Photo courtesy ot Salty Keysei CHILDREN: Michelle and Michael Brancazio arrived in July 1974 for a two week stay with the Daniel Keyser family. Family ties and relationships have been maintained throughout the years. „>. 27 years. She is now the mother of two beautiful boys, who along with her husband Alex, have become an important part of our family. We had many people who came by to spend time with Michelle. Our visitors included Maywood Cornwell from Luray, Donna Beahm and Ruby Dwyer of Sperryville, Danny and Kim Keyser, David Keyser, Debbie Keyser, Spencer Sullivan from Winchester, Jeannetta Pullen of Flint Hill and Dylan Dwyer of Sperryville. As we spent the weekend together and walked down memory lane, we are thankful for the people in our lives and the enrichment they bring. If you would like to give a child an opportunity to visit the country, call the Fresh Air Fund at 800-367-0003. The Sperryville Flea Market on Route 211 west of Sperryville will be open on weekends and holidays beginning April 1. We have hiked so many times in the Shenandoah National Park and have been concerned what would happen should we have an accident. Tbday we found out how fast help will arrive. A lady from Baltimore stepped over a log and a six to eight inch cut was caused by a limb. The Park Service was very efficient and went to the scene as soon as possible. The Park Service and Search and Rescue Team took a stretcher with a large wheel in the middle to the scene on Fork Mountain. This makes transporting the person over rough terrain much easier. The Sperryville Rescue Squad transported her to the Fauquier Hospital. Lillian Terrell of Castleton, Tiffany Wayland and Barbara Wayland attended the second annual American Girl Fashion Show and Tea Party at Heritage Hunt Country Club in Gainesville on Sunday afternoon. Call me with your news and make it a good week. Flint Hill residents entertain, travel The United Methodist Women met on Monday at the home of Mary Curtis. Those present were Artis East, Candy Lamma, Barbara Gentry, Louise McCulloch, Barbara Jenkins, Mabel Lillard, Alice Pullen, Mary Frances Bywaters, Janet Eastham and Anne Ashley Lamma. The 23rd annual Fodderstack 10k Classic Race is scheduled for Saturday, April 21 starting time 10 a.m. at the warehouse on Route 522 in Flint Hill. They will race across the Fodderstack Road and ending at the Courthouse. Community Lenten services will beheld at the Washington Baptist Church on Wednesday, beginning with a covered dish dinner at 6:15 p.m. The public is mu rvw \\v\",w v Flint Hill By FOLLY AYLOR 987-8136 ———*—111....... welcome. The Flint Hill fireman have set new carnival dates, which will be June 13-16. If interested in becoming a queen contestant, please call Charlotte TVimmeyer at 635-8278. Allison Lillard of Manassas was a Sunday visitor of her grandmother, Edna Lillard. Gary Dodson and sons Joe and Brendan of Reston were Sunday visitors of his grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Gentry. Robert and Sandy Curtis and children, Joshua and Tiffaney of TYilsa, Okla., have been spending some time with his parents, Jack and Mary Curtis. The Robert Curtis family spent Sunday in Washington, D.C. area sightseeing. We wish all those on the sick list a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg were Tuesday visitors of her mother, Mrs. Edna Lillard. Congratulations to Arland Welch who was presented with a $25 gift certificate at the Rappahannock Farmers Co-op annual dinner at the Washington Fire Hall on Wednesday evening. Elizabeth Welch won a red ribbon at the 4-H Talent Show held on Saturday. She was accompanied to the show by her parents, Bill and Joanne Welch. Congratulations! Elizabeth and her mom, Joanne Welch had breakfast in Washington on Saturday morning. Also on Saturday Elizabeth toured the Vet Clinic at Kim Nelson’s home in Amissville and had her first softball scrimmage game at Sperryville. Have a great weekend, remember to turn your clocks ahead and give me a call with your news. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. 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We must have the courage to give up the control over our will and let the Father work His divine will. Then, we can become a faithful and joyful spiritual being. Our Lord says in Luke 17:33, “Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it." Visit your local house of worship this week. You may lose an hour of sleep, but you can gain a brand new life. Saipirm Sthcltd by Tht Anwncjn at» Socvty Copyn^t 2001, Kwrtw-VWtanw WAwtjMpif Sovcw. P 0 Bottom, OurtMwrifc, VA2290* m!»mm ABERDEEN "BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering „ Blinds 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825*5888 • Culpeper Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

Sympathy extended to Corbin family Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Don Corbin and all the family connection upon the passing of his grandmother, Mrs. Polly Nicholson Corbin last Wednesday. Funeral services were conducted at Clore-English Funeral Home on Saturday with Rev. Josh Shiflett and Rev. Perry Utz. officiating. Mrs. Corbin had been a resident of Culpeper Health Center for a number of years and was the widow of Elder Stanley Corbin, a Regular Baptist Minister who has preached in most of the Regular Baptist Churches in the area and for several years pastored Salem Regular Baptist Church in Berryville. Mrs. Corbin’s request was for Dr. Wayne Thompson to preach her funeral, but he was unable to do so because of his conducting meetings in South Carolina at the time. For all of us who had the pleasure of visiting her in the nursing home, she will be greatly missed as the majority of her conversations were about her Lord. A very impressive service was held at the F.T. Baptist Church on Route 707, on Sunday evening when the Promise Land Baptist Church joined them in a praise service. Sympathy goes out to the family of Mrs. Blanche Thornhill, one of our former teachers, and wife of Otis R. Thornhill, who passed away at University of Virginia Medical Center on Saturday. Congratulations to Christopher Barb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Barb, here in Boston, who has earned a Masters in Education from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Belated wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lane of Aaron Mountain Road, who celebrated 25 years together on Tuesday, March 27. Miss Kendra Hitt of Rixeyville was a Saturday overnight guest of Jennifer Peregory and family. We’re glad to report that Mrs. Cindy Heflin has returned home from Fauquier Hospital and is improving. Quite a large crowd filled the Salem Fire and Rescue building on Friday evening for their monthly “Singing and Pickin’1 party and were privileged to hear the country songs, beautiful hymns and the pickin on the musical instruments, with many in attendance from our area. As always the food was delicious, which is served by the department. Sunday afternoon guests in the Joe Peregory home were Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Boston pi By MARIE F. ATKINS . 987-8802 ' • V. Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark, and Shirley Mills. The Windmore Foundation for Arts and their Community Theatre have one more musical for the season, this one entitled, “Just Broadway” and will be presented for the first performance on April 20 through 22, at the Culpeper Middle School. Call the Windmore Office in Griffinsburg at 547-2555, for more information. Mrs. Shirley Tharpe, daughter of Mrs. Laura Wharton and niece of Mrs. Mon true Frazier passed away on Thursday at Culpeper Regional Hospital and we extend prayers of sympathy to the family. Sunday being the first day of April this year has several events to recognize, the first one we guess is the most important, for Daylight Savings Time begins. Others on the first are April Fool’s Day, National Call In Sick Tb Work Day, and First Day of Baseball. Each has their own rightful place in our lives. According to a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue, they would like to inform the public that they are currently conducting bingo at the department building on Birmingham Road. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family. Congratulations are in order for Miss Wendy Gillis of Scrabble Road, who was chosen Student-Athlete of the week at Rappahannock High School, where she is a junior. Belated birthday wishes go out to Kevin Grigsby, who added another year on Sunday. Birthday wishes go out in advance to Mrs. Melzie Woodward, who celebrates her day on Sunday, April 1, and may our good Lord grant her many more. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Corbin and family of Virginia Beach were here during the weekend to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Polly Corbin. Have a great week and give me a call with your news. Bobbi Leigh Lockhart celebrates 1st I Bobbi Leigh Lockhart, daughter of Tanya Lockhart celebrated her first birthday at the home of her greatgrandparents, Robert Hughes and Shirley Phillips in Huntly on Saturday. Family and friends joining them for the celebration were grandparents, Bobby and Diana Hughes, Keith and Christine Roberts and daughters, Bianca and Jasmine, Kesha Pendleton and daughters, Brittany, Brianna, and Tatianna, Ann Brown and son, Channing, Harrison Hughes and sons, Harrison and Jonathan, Darnell and Carolyn Pendleton and son D.J. She received many nice gifts and everyone had a great time. We extend best wishes for jnuch happiness in the year to come to Bobbi. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett is spending this week as a guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and their son, Richard in Leesburg. Mrs. Ann Simmons and Mrs. Sarah Brown accompanied their mother, Mrs. Ruth Clark to Culpeper on Thursday for minor surgery. Happy birthday to Mrs. T 3 Washington By RUTH CLARK _675.3608_ Annie Hawkins, who will celebrate another year on Friday, March 30. Mrs. Erma Jenkins is recuperating nicely after having surgery on Wednesday, March 21 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Her room number is 202 and I am sure she would enjoy hearing from her friends. The fourth night of the Lenten services is Wednesday, March 28 with the Methodists as hosts at the Washington Baptist Church. Pastor Jon Heddleston will be the speaker on the topic Simon of Cynene Mary Magdalene. St. Peter’s will furnish the music. The pot luck supper begins at 6:15 p.m. with services beginning at 7 p.m. Nursery care is provided by the churches. The annual Washington Baptist Church Spring Event is on Saturday, April 21. Please keep us in mind because we are in need of items for Grandma’s Attic. All proceeds go toward the building fund. Call 675-3608 for more information. Daniel Keyser of Sperryville was a Sunday visitor of his mother, Mrs. Addie Keyser. Bobbie Jo Brown spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Vest, Kirkland and Victoria in Flint Hill. Happy birthday to Victoria Hudson of Flint Hill who will have her day on Tuesday, April 3. Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughter, Bobbie Jo shopped and had dinner at Logan’s Restaurant in Manassas on Saturday evening. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls and children, Samantha and Robert of Woodville had lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Visitors on Wednesday of Mrs. Marilyn Bailey were Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jones of Gainesville. Saturday afternoon Mrs. Marilyn Bailey attended a birthday party for her one year old granddaughter, Katie Bailey. Katie is the daughter of Mark and Molly Bailey. Weekend guests of Mrs. Alice Butler were Mrs. Betty Klise of Chesapeake, Mrs. Ferol Simpson of McLean and Mrs. Barbara Gasiewicz of Bushwood, Md. On Saturday Mrs. Carol Beard joined Mrs. Alice Butler and her houseguests for lunch at the Public House Restaurant in Flint Hill. Best wishes for a happy birthday to Mrs. Betty Klise in Chesapeake who has her day on Monday, April 2. Don’t forget to set your clocks up one hour before retiring on Saturday night because Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, April 1 and this is no April Fool. Thursday, March 29 there will be a cancer forum with Dr. Werner Krebser at the Fellowship Hall at the Washington Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Happy birthday to Ann Hughes Brown of Huntly who celebrated her birthday on March 26. 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VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON -SAT 10-9; SUN. 12-6 Upcoming Events Banquet, ceremony set ■ The Sperryville Fire Department Auxiliary would like to cordially invite any previous members who have served with the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department to their awards banquet ceremony, dinner and dance on Saturday, March 31 at the fire hall beginning at 7 p.m. For additional information call Michelle Jenkins at 987-9440. Easter egg hunt planned The Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station will sponsor a free Easter egg hunt for children up to 12 years of age on Saturday, April 14 beginning at 11 a.m. Each child will receive a candy basket. All children are invited. Hours extended As tax deadline approaches the Rappahannock* Commissioner of Revenue Office will offer extended hours now through May 1 for your convenience. The office will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Benefit bake sale slated An Easter bake sale to benefit Piedmont Feline Rescue will be held on Saturday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the entrance of Talk of the Town, 311 Gay Street, Washington. There will be a variety of home-baked pies, cakes, cookies and yeast breads. 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 (heck the web site at www.synergydance.com. Lions Club plan auction The Rappahannock Lions Club will hold their annual auction on Saturday, May 12 at 6 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. If you have items to donate, please call Henry B. Wood at 987-3301 or Joel Daczewitz at 987-8395. All donations will be greatly appreciated. Support group offered Hospice of the Rapidan offers free bereavement support groups to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. The group now forming will meet on Monday evenings, beginning April 9 through May 14 at 5 p.m. in the Hospice of the Rapidan Community Room. Pre-registration is requested. Call Lora Bailey, Bereavement Coordinator, at Hospice of the Rapidan for more information or to register for the group. Office hours are 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday, 825-4840. Playgroup meets on Friday Children and parents are invited to the Rappahannock Park for a Friday morning playgroup at 10 am, each week, weather permitting. For additional information call Kathy at 937-5681. 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. 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. 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. 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, e-mail: hunt@mnsinc.com or phone 987-3366. Ragged Mountain activities April activities scheduled at Ragged Mountain Resource Center include: • Saturday, April 7: Moonlight Hike of Old Rag Mountain. Meet at Trailhead Map for “Ridge Trail" next to upper lot on Nethers side by 7 p.m. Bring adequate nourishment for self, sturdy foot gear, minimal yet layered clothing. If considering camping out, allow for pre-adventure set-up time. • Wednesday, April 11: Intensive hike/run on Buck Hollow and Buck Ridge Trail Loop. Meet at Ragged Mountain Headquarters by 3:30, Mountainside Market by 3:45 or trailhead post along US 211 by 4 p.m. Counterclockwise loop planned (up Buck Hollow, down Buck Ridge). A vigorous workout, not a social hike. • Saturday, April 14: Second Saturday Hike Series. Trail maintenance and clearing on “Saddle Ridge" Trail to “White Rocks" Trail. Explore Hazel River bluffs and burned park areas. Meet at Mountainside Market, west of Sperryville, 987-9100 by 8:30 a.m. or Ragged Mountain Headquarters across the road at Okfway Art Center by 9 a.m. Bring hiking / working clothes, especially work gloves, and nourishment for self, especially water. Back late afternoon. Pizza at Mountainside and music at Blue Moon Cafe options afterwards. • Wednesday, April 18: Intensive Hike-Run up Sam’s Ridge Trail and down Hazel River Trail. Meet at Ragged Mountain ! Headquarters by 3:45 or Hazel River bridge by Hungry Horse Lane by 4 p.m. Very strenuous clockwise start and strong downhill runs in the middle. For additional information on any of these ! activities call Hunt Harris at 987-3366. Flint HiU sets carnival dates < The Flint HiU 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. Nature Camp scheduled The 14th annual Rappahannock Nature Camp will be held Monday through Friday, July 2 to 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ( Campers will be enrolled on a first-come-first-served basis, so apply early! It is open to boys and girls ages nine to 13. The ' camp’s home base will be at Singing Creek, along the Hazel River, two miles west of Route 231. The Rappahannock Nature Camp is one of ten similar camps initiated by the Piedmont Environmental Council in northern and central Virginia. The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection is the local co-sponsor. Lyt Wood, local arborist and one of the camp's founders, is 8ie camp’s director. For information, call Mr. Wood at 675-1088, or j pick up a brochure at Tree Works office (next door to the Extension Office on Gay Street in Washington).

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ISO a confident, financially secure SWM, 45-65, with a sense of humor Ad# 3229 ALMOST PERFECT Petite SAF, 29, 105lbs., likes music, dancing, cooking and working out Seeking an honest, kind, drugfree SM. 28-40, for LTFt Ad#.3251 COMPLETE PACKAGE u Cheerful SWF. 45, 6'2", long blond hair, smoker, enjoys animals, cooking, reading, sports and outdoor activities. ISO tall, height/weight proportionate SWM, 38-55, with a good personality, for LTR. Ad#. 3260 CALL TODAY Average-built, easygoing SF, 49, 5'4”. brown hair/eyes, hobbies include art, architecture, music and sports. Seeking an intellectual SM, 45-57. for a casual relationship. . Ad# 3232 • FAIRYTALES •COME . True when you're . young at heartl Your * * only as old as you ' . think you are! That's • the philosophy of this * active, slender WF, 70, . ‘ N/S, N/D, with many * interests! ISO a com* patible, active, fun * yVM, 67-80. 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Harleys, danc,'ing. adventure, movies, would like to meet a confident, secure, venturesome. * tall SWM, 48-60, * 5'10"+, for a passionate, committed relationship Ad# 3148 ALL THE RIGHT STUFF SWPF, 42, 5 8" very romantic, average* built, dark eyes long * auburn hair, extrovert* ed, friendly, playful, . humorous, enjoys . dancing, swimming. * the beach, fishing, live * music. ISO a loving, * confident SWM, 3749. Rockville area. Ad# 2966 JUST LOOKING WF, 30. 5 1", 115lbs., brown hair/eyes, ISO a WM. 30-36, 5’10” or * under, who likes the outdoors and good . times Ad#. 3149 TOO OLD FOR TOYS! A real man is what this SWPCF, 41, blonde hair, green eyes, has in mind. She enjoys camping, hiking, cooking and children. ISO a SWM. 40-55, with traditional values Ad# 3151 UNIQUE . PERSONALITY Quiet SWPF, 56, 5'9", 120lbs . brown hair, hazel eyes, loves reading. classical music, cats, live theatre, restaurants, hiking, interested in meeting a quiet SWM. 54-60 who enjoys conversations and company together Ad# 3153 YOUR TIME HAS COME Call this active SWPF, 45. 56”, who enjoys racquetball, tennis, animals, keeping fit, nature, seeking a fun, kind-hearted SWPM, 45-49, to share quality times with. Frederick. Ad# 2808 SAIL WITH ME Self-employed SWF, 58. 5'5”. 125lbs., with brown hair/eyes, enioys music, movies, dining out, festivals and boating, ISO a moral, sincere, secure, humorous SWM, 5075. over 6', for romance. Ad#,3112 ALWAYS A CHANCE Outgoing, witty, assertive SWPF, 43, 5 2”. 130lbs , brown hair/eyes. enjoys antiques, quiet evenings, dining out, movies. Seeking an educated, self assured SWPM, 40-53, who loves animals, for LTR. Ad# 3131 BE MY PRINCE Romantic, sensitive, intelligent SWF, 32, 5 5", 110lbs., enjoys foreign languages, reading, music, romance Looking for an honest, kind, family-oriented SWM. 3542, for possible relationship Ad# 3128 I’M THE ONE Friendly, nice SBF, 30, 5'9”. 195lbs., enjoys poetry, bike riding, hiking, movies, quiet times. Looking for a commitment-minded. SM, 26-35, for mature, lasting relationship. Ad# 3111 LAUT 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 jeans to suits, with no baggage, for friendship, possible relationship. Ad#.3101 VALUES HUMOR Tired of 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, 5’2', 150lbs., blond hair, brown eyes, employed, enjoys NASCAR ISO a kind, honest, family-oriented SM, 50-65, N/D, with no drugs, Gaithersburg area. Ad# 3104 MAKE ME LAUGH Independent, educated SWF, 45, 5'5", small to medium build with one child who enjoys laughing, animals, kids and music. ISO a SWM, 35-55, let's talk and communicate. Ad# 3093 HIGH ON LIFE SWF. 50. 5'5", 125lbs., long blonde hair and hazel eyes, enjoys music, art travel and antiques ISO SAM, 50-75. who is financially stable. Ad#.3017 EDUCATED LADY SWF, 52, 5'7". 125lbs , 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 funl Quiet, honest, goodnatured, calm, educated. fit SWF, 37, likes cats, long walks, quiet times, cuddling, music, reading, simple things in life ISO emotionally/financially secure WM, 32-38 Frederick area Ad# 3094 EVERYTHING YOU WANT tnergetic, attractive, low maintenance SWF, 58, enjoys reading, dining out, dancing, gardening Seeking a warm, caring SWPM, with similar interests, for friendship first. Ad# 3086 PLAIN AND SIMPLE Down-to-earth SWF, 50, 58', 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, 61. 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 Seeking a stable, caring, artsy SPM, 50-65, with similar interests, for LTR. Ad# 3058 TRUST 18 A MUST Tall SWF. 56. 5'10", enjoys sports, NASCAR, traveling, movies, boating Seeking a caring, honest SM, 45-68, with similar interests, for the good things in tile Ad# 3063 SEMIADVENTUROUS SWF, 28, 5’3”, rod hair, blue eyes, friendly, enjoys outdoor activities, animals and trying new things, ISO a SWM, 28-35. rugged, caring, lor 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, 5060. N/S. Warrington area. Ad#.3028 ISO COMPANIONSHIP! SWF, 50, 5’5", 125lbS., blond hair, hazel eyes, enjoys theater, movies, dining out, outdoors activities, the ocean museums and more. Seeking N/S, stable, humorous SM, 50-75, for a possible LTR. Ad#.3015 IN GENERAL DWF, 54, 5'6", 110lbs.. 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. 5'8", 160lbs.. short brown hair, enjoys running, crocheting, interior decorating. ISO honest, responsible SBM, 2845, for sharing special times. Ad#.3008 COACH TEACHER SWF, 46. tall, athletically-built, artist, athlete. likes computers, sports, rollerblading, the beach, animals and kids. ISO down-toearth SWM, 46-58. with similar interests. Ad#.2685 READY TO TALK? SBF, 39, 5’3", 130lbs., black hair, brown eyes, friendly, fun-loving, employed, loves jazz, reading, long walks, traveling and movies. ISO fun-loving 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 DAY SBPF, 45, 52”, N/S. attractive, enjoys dining out, theater, live entertainment and pampering that special SBM, 50-60, N/S. with similar interests, for a serious, monogamous LTR. 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 good 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, for LTR. 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", 130lbs.. 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, 5'8", 130lbs., seeking to find an intellectual SW/JM, 27-40, for friendship first Ad#.2956 WARM & FUZZY Candy for your eyes, sweet for your heart. DWF, 51, ISO S/DWM, 5' 10” plus, 50-65, who Is emotionally/financially 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, for 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, 5’5", I55lbs., enjoys movies, museums and outdoor activities, ISO SM. 27-40, for friendship, possible relationship. Ad#.2122 RETURN TO ME Destiny meant for us to be together, only fate keeps us apart! Medium-built, outgoing, fun, friendly WPF, 55. likes dining, movies, dancing, walks, ISO honest, non-judgmental, church-going WM, 5065. Ad# .2880 HAPPINESS IS Just being with someone like you! Outgoing, humorous BF, 38, likes singing. movies, sports, walks in the park, ISO life-loving, church-going, compatible BM, 35-43. Ad#.2853 A THING OF BEAUTY Is a joy forever! Experience eternal happiness with this tall, in-shape, very attractive, humorous, compassionate WF, 44 , who likes the outdoors, reading. ISO financially/emotionally secure, fun WM, 3758, 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 medium-built 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 55E” CANDLES AND ROMANCE Attractive SBF, 48, tun, with a good sense of humor, loves travel, reading, movies, theater and good evenings at home. Looking (or a nice, honest, sincere D/SM, 35-56, N/S. who believes in soulmates, good friendship, maybe more. Silver Spring area. Ad#.2857 HAVE GOOD TIMES SWF, 29, 5'2", 120lbs., brown hair/eyes, employed, friendly, enjoys movies, dining, kids and animals. ISO a SWM, 27-38. 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 S8M, 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, 2840, with similar interests. Ad#.2820 LOVES CHURCH Funny, sporty, outgoing SBF, 38. 58”, 130lbs., dark brown hair, enjoys sports, movies, long walks, TV and church. Seeks a SBM, 35-43, with similar interests. Ad#.2802 HIDDEN TREASURES SBF spiritual, ISO WW/D/SBM, 49-57, N/S, physically fit, spiritual, for LTR. Maryland. Ad#.2834 ENJOY THE MOMENT Sincere, warm, openminded SBF, 19, 5'8”, 160lbs., looking for a SF, 19-25, 5’7"-5'9", 160-175lbs., who likes computers, cats, butterflies, playing cards, boxing, long rides, parties. Adff 2770 SHARE THE JOY Caring, 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 similar interests, to share my life. Ad#.2762 CALL NOW SWF, 58, 5'5", 125lbs., enjoys movies, outdoors, music, the ocean and country living. looking for a SWM, 50-75, N/S, who's emotionally and financially stable. Ad#.2757 NEW THINGS SWF, 45,5’8”, tan, with wavy brown hair, who's friendly and easygoing, enjoys the outdoors, long walks and reading. Looking for a SWM, 36-57, 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., enjoys laughter, reading, long walks, dancing, searching for honest, humorous SM, 3242, 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, 45-60, for friendship first. Ad#.2748 ALL AROUND GOOD GUY DWM, 37, 5’11”, 185lbs., blue-eyed blond, father ol one. Interests include: working out, biking, the beach and quiet times. ISO a humorous, fit D/SWF, 26-39, for fun and LTR with no games. Ad#.3250 A CUT ABOVE Old-fashioned SWM, 48, 6’3\ 195lbs., brown hair/eyes with a mustache, likes swimming, golf, travel, dining and yard work. Seeks a D/SWF, 2558, to treat like a lady. Ad#.3245 INTERESTED? Hardworking, caring SBM, 40. likes jazz music, dining in or out for pizza and good conversations. Seeking a SF, 35-44, who is 5'4” or less with a medium build and no children. Ad#.3243 CALL FOR DETAILS Good-looking, outgoing SWM, 40, 6 r, 220lbs., . blue-eyed blond father of one, enjoys golf, the outdoors, traveling and sports. Seeking an attractive SF, 28-45, to take care of each other in a LTR. Ad#.3240 AM I FOR YOU? SWM, 35. 59”, 155tbs., brown hair, enjoys skiing, horseback riding, board games and travel. Seeking an honest, caring, outgoing SF, 22-36, for friendship and possibly more. Ad#. 3223 NEW IN TOWN SWM, 50, 6'4", 185lbs., likes hiking, the ocean, traveling and camping. Seeking a SF 40-50, for friendship and possible relationship. Ad#.3228 LIKE SOFT MUSIC? Nice-looking SBCM, 35, 170lbs., 5'8”, bald head, likes soft music and cooking. Seeks a SWCF, 30-40, for a LTR. Ad#.3231 Let us help you ur Best Face Forward! a FREE personal ad and become eligible to I complete ( MARCH MAKEOVER Full-1 hour massage • Manicure * Pedicure • Facial • New do (Haircut or Style) :d: Health club membership Employ*!! si MV* Maracthre Media. and participating newspaper* art not eligible. Winrars will ba notified in ttwir voice mailbox or by mail. Ybu may also enter by sending a postcvd to W/S InteracBve Media. PO Bax 1571. WiMamsvWe. New Vat* 14231 Include the name ol the paper where you saw our column on your postcard. YOUR BROWNEYED 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 having 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’, 111lbs.. nice, employed, likes shopping, movies, hanging out, clubbing. ISO a smart SBM, 1825, who's mature. Washington DC area. Adff.2839 ALWAYS SMILING Fun-loving, caring SAF, 44, 5'V\ 145lbs., understanding, who enjoys dining, movies, parties and biking. ISO a family-oriented SM, 45-50, giving, loving, responsible who enjoys having fun. Rockville area. Ad# 2843 BE MY GENTLEMAN SWF, 40, 5’, 150ibs., brown hair/eyes, down-to-earth, 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 NONE BETTER Attractive SWF, 63, 5'7", with blondish/brown hair, who likes meeting new people, going to the theatre, swimming and taking long walks. ISO a kind-hearted 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, 4865, 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 LET’S TALK Fun SBF, 45, medium build, black hair, brown eyes, 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 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 Men Women THE WHOLE SHABANQ SWM, 38, 6'2", 185lbs., brown hair, green eyes, fit, plays racquetball, volleyball, is romantic likes boating, camping, dancing, ISO an adventurous, confident, fit SWF, 2135, N/S, no kids, never been married. Ad#.3280 LET’S TALK! Nice, friendly SWM, 23. 5'8", 200lbs., brown hair, green eyes, enjoys watching T.V., dining out, movies, sports, ISO a SF, 18-30, with similar interests. Ad#.3246 ALL I REALLY WANT DWPM, 45, 6’1\ 225lbs, with good sense of humor, likes dining, movies and motorcycle rides. ISO a SWF, 38-50, to share local events with and possible LTR. Ad#. 3256 CALL ME Trustworthy, fun SWM, 51, 5'6", 140lbs . green eyes. ISO a greeneyed SWF, 25-60. for friendship. Ad#.3254 RIDE AWAY WITH ME Fit, slim, athletic SM, 27, 5'6", 145lbs„ brown hair/eyes, enjoys picnics, motorcycle riding and fun. Seeking a charming, understanding SF, 2032, who likes to have fun. Ad#.3217 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. 3042, 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, 3050, who loves kids/pets. Ad#.3216 LIFE WILL IMITATE Art with this stocky, drug-free M, 19, with a passion for art, music & life! He desires a compatible, fun F, 1825. 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 browse more ads online I www.datefinder.com/leesburg ▼ 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 ANYTHING 1 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”. 145ibs., brown hair/eyes, likes sports, children, dancing and outdoors. ISO a SWF, 22-30, for quality times and LTR. Ad#,3211 LUia IU Ut-htKI 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", 155lbs., brown hair, blue eyes, who enjoys movies, music, sports and the beach. He’s ISO an attractive, petite, honest SWF, 38-53, who enjoys cuddling. Ad#.3193 BEGIN WITH A CALL Honest. intelligent SBM, 30, 6’3", 190lbs., 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, 6’1", 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 Hes 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, 2843, who also likes animals. Ad#.3167 CALL AND TALK Friendly SWM, 24, 5’H", 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., athletic build, likes reading, writing, tennis and museums. Seeking a laid-back SF, 40-65, who is full of life, for a LTR Ad#.3082 A GREAT CATCH Personable SWM. 69, N/S, 6’, 180lbs., enjoys movies, drives and dinners. Seeking an attractive SWPF, 5055. who is looking for a best friend and a LTR. Ad#.3159 GOAL-ORIENTED? Humorous, easygoing SBM, 21, 5'10, 180lbs., 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. 5'10", I80lbs., is seeking a down-to-earth SF, for a LTR, who is financially secure like himself, likes healthy living and horses. Ad#.5243 For customer service, call 1-800-783-6019 ext. 1922 ABBREVIATIONS M Male 0 Divorced H Hispanic A Asian S Single P Professional N/S Non-smoker NA Native American O Double Dater B Black F Female C Christian W White J Jewish WW Widowed N/D Non-dr inker tSO In search at LTR Long-term Relationship -—.. — ..I This puMtatwn is a community, family publication. Anything appearing in The Community Meeting Race 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 seekng personal, monogamous relationships The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject ads and voice introductions that do not meet the standards of acceptance ot this newspaper. This publication assumes no liability lor the content or reply of a personal advertisement. Readers and advertisers may wish to consider taking appropriate safeguards in respondmg to ads and arranging meetings. Callers to the 1-800 system Win be charged $1.99 per minute, plus a 99c connection tee on their monthly phone bin. Touchtone phone callers will be given instructions on how to respond to a specific ad, browse male or female greetings and use Datematch. For best reception, cordless telephones are not recommended Use of this column for business solicitation will be prosecuted. NA/SO 0323 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, for LTR. Ad#.3164 VERY SPIRITUAL BM. 44, 5'10”, 185lbs., black hair, brown eyes, physically fit. friendly, honest, trustworthy, likes reading, music, dancing, golfing and tennis. ISO a happy, loving caring SF, 2545, Ad# 3141 PLEASANT FRIENDLY BM, 19, 5 6", 137lbs . brown eyes, black hair, tikes sports, movies and walks. ISO sensitive. friendly SF, 18-37, for 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 interests, taking if from there, let's see what happens. Ad#.3l38 DO I INTEREST YOU? SWM, 35, brown hair, blueish/green eyes, 5T1", 195lbs., enjoys movies, my cat. sports, football, seeking a SWF, 27-36. Ad#.3154 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 tor a BF. 22-32, for friendship, maybe more. Ad#.3150 FLY THE FRIENDLY Skies with me. SWPM, 47, 63”, 210lbs., enjoys camping, dancing and music. ISO a proportionate SWF, 35-60. Ad#.3146 PLAYFUL AND FUN WWWM, 67, attractive, tit, financially secure, educated, interested in meeting pretty, sensuous WF, 39-61, 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, straightforward, affectionate SWPM, 50, 5'10”, 160lbs., with salt & pepper hair, enjoys long drives, movies, ] dining and more. ISO an open-minded SWF. 35-60, for quality time and maybe more. Ad#.3134 DYNAMIC PERSONALITY Adventurous, caring, 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 I enjoys reading, writing | and church. ISO a passionate, sensitive SBCF, 29-37. Ad#.3122 LET ME SPOIL YOU Intellectual. caring, employed SBM, 20, , 5’8'. 160lbs., enjoys basketball and football. ISO a romantic SF, 18-25, to be pampered. Ad#.3113 SPICE UP YOUR LIFE With this SWM, 38. I chef, who enjoys the outdoors, movies, dining out & cooking Looking for a commitment-minded, vivacious, honest, caring SWF, 32-40, for possible LTR. Ad#.3132 WANTED: INDEPENDENT Woman for an attrac- | live, caring SBM, 24, 6'. who enjoys computers. movies, music, watching television. Looking for a kind, compassionate, confident, simple-minded SF, 18-28, for relationship. Ad#.3125 GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF The clouds with this down-to-earth, friendly SWM, 30, 511, ! 226lbs , blue eyes, blond hair, enjoys basketball, beaches, all sporting events ISO a kind, caring SWF, 3042, for LTR Ad# 3121 rAKE THE COURT With this fit. 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 rHERE? Honesty, sweetness, trust are all vital to this full of life SWM, 46. 5'10. 180lbs., reply stat if you’re a SR 2445. who possesses these qualities, you won't be sorry you did!! Ad# 3116 SINNER AND A MOVIE SWPM, 34, 6’, 185lbs.. N/S, enjoys working out, dining out, movies, outdoors. Looking for a fun, active, friendly SBR 26-39, for casual dating. maybe more. Ad#.3114 PLAIN AND SIMPLE Outgoing, friendly SWM, 35, looking for a happy, romantic. SWF, around 28, for friendship first, possibly more. Ad#.3108 rAKE THE COURT JVtTH This outgoing, friendly SBi-RM, 20, 6’9", 215lbs., who enjoys movies, basketball, dining out. nightlife Looking for a SBF 1824, with similar interests, for casual relationship. Ad#. 3083 HERE HE IS This outgoing, Catholic SWPM, 37, 510", 165lbs., with brown hair and green eyes, who enjoys the outdoors, sporting events and traveling, is seeking a fit, sincere SPF, 27-35. for a LTR. Ad#. 1259 30ME WITH ME Employed SWM, 35, 5'11", 230lbs., with brown hair, enjoys cooking, reading, writing poetry and walking in the mountains. ISO a SWF, 30-40, with similar interests, for weekend trips. Ad#.3100 HRE YOU SURE? You know what you want? Then call this SBM, 40. 6'1”, 230lbs„ who loves having fun, working out, movies, dinners and good times. ISO an out-spoken, self-assured SF 33-43. with same interests. Ad#,3105 ATHLETIC HARDWORKING SNAM, 41, 6’2", 215lbs., enjoys sports, walks in the park, movies, sports, dining out, music and good conversations. Looking for a nice, petite, fun SF. 20-46, for friendship, maybe more. Ad# 3103 \ LITTLE SHY 3UIET 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 l~HIS ONE SHOULD Be full of surprises. SWM, 25, enjoys going the movies. ISO SW/HF, 20-25, when you call him, please leave a little more information than he did. Shows potential Ad# 3088 »ICK UP THE *HONE 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 LADIESI SBM, 27, 6'1", 148lbs., enjoys movies, clubs and dinner. ISO outspoken SWF, 21-29. will you treat me good? Ad#.3078 1AS 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 tor me. Ad#.3074 I'OU LOVE IS -IFTINQ Me higher and higher! Believe it or not this stocky, caring, sensitive, happy, playful WM, 44. likes the beach, fishing, skiing, day trips, weekend tgetaways, will be walking oh air when I meet you! ISO an energetic, positive, upbeat, sweet WF. 34-44. Ad# 3096 •TILL KICKING WWWM, 70. 6T", slim, attractive, ISO a pretty lady, with a good figure. then I like the same things you like, let s talk' Ad# 3081

Mary Marocchi Registered nurse Mary Province Marocchi of Sperryville died at Fauquier Hospital on Wednesday evening, March 21. Bom and raised in Canon City, Colo., Mrs. Marocchi was the daughter of the late David Gilbert and Lida Sheets Province. Trained as a registered nurse, Mrs. Marocchi served in the United Sates Navy during World War II, completing tours at naval hospitals in Mare Island, Calif, and Samar, Phillipine Islands. During her naval service, she met and married her husband, whom she accompanied around the world during a career spanning almost 30 years, making friends of all kinds everywhere she went. Since retirement in 1975, she continued to devote herself to the nurture of her family, home, garden and friends. Mrs. Marocchi is survived by her husband, John Louis Marocchi, Rear Admiral, USN, Ret., of their home in Sperryville; their two daughters, Helen Marocchi Iwanik of Fredericksburg and Sory Marocchi Klump of Whitefish Bay, Wis.; her sister, Helen Province Colon of Canon City, Colo.; five grandchildren; one great-grandson and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a long-time member of the Rappahannock County Garden Club and volunteered over the years for the American Red Cross and the Sperryville Rescue Squad. A grave side ceremony was held on Monday, March 26 at Culpeper National Cemetery with military honors provided by VFW Post 2524 Honor Guard and American Legion Post 330. Clarence Clifton Mechanic Clarence Harold Clifton, 76, of Front Royal died Sunday, March 25 at Heritage Hall. A graveside service was held Wednesday, March 28 at Panorama Memorial Gardens in Waterlick with Rey. Merlin Shorb of Flint Hill officiating. Mr. Clifton was bom Feb. 6, 1925 in Jane Lew, W.Va., a son of William J. and Ida Belle Ware Clifton. He was a mechanic for 44 years having retired in 1987. Surviving are his wife, Emma J. Frye Clifton; a son, James H. Clifton of Bel Air, Md. and three grandchildren. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Boyce Coffey Coal Miner Boyce Coffey, 88, of Edinburg died Tuesday, March 20 in Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. He was bom April 1, 1912, in McCreary County, Ky., a son of the late S. Nelson and Mertie Holloway Coffey. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 22 at the Valley Funeral Chapel, Bowmans Crossing by Pastor Larry Cook. Burial followed in Sunset View Memorial Gardens, Woodstock. Mr. Coffey served in the US Army Calvary and worked as a coal miner. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Coleman of Amissville and Margaret Ervin of Warrenton; a son, William Coffey of Edinburg; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was the husband of the late Margaret M. Coffey. Julia Heflin Born in Amissville Julia W. Heflin, 65, of The Plains died Saturday, March 24 at Oak Springs Comprehensive Care Center. She was bom Feb. 14, 1936 in Amissville. She was the Assistant Branch Manager for The Plains Branch of the Fauquier Bank for 28 years. She was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Mrs. Heflin was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of The Plains Volunteer Fire Department, The Plains Community League Inc. and the aRemembering My Mary” The following was prepared by John Marocchi and his daughters and delivered at the graveside services at Culpeper National Cemetery on Monday by a granddaughter. Mary Jean Province Marocchi’s pioneer ancestors travelled from Pennsylvania to Kansas in covered wagons in the mid-1800’s. In the early 1900’s, her parents journeyed still further west to Colorado, where Gilbert Province opened a dry cleaning business. Unfortunately, Mary’s father died while she and her three siblings were still very young. Amazingly, her mother Lida was able to keep her family together and the business going through the depression, proudly refusing proffered welfare. Valedictorian of her high school class, Mary first worked at J.C. Penney in Canon City, then entered nurse’s training at Pueblo, Colo. She served in the Navy Nurse Corps during World War II, in hospitals at Mare Island, Calif, and in the Phillipines at Samar. She was discharged as a lieutenant, United States Naval Reserve, at Treasure Island, Calif, in April 1946. A few days later, she married Lt. John Marocchi, whom she had met a year earlier on the golf course, where, John claims, “a shared inability to play well drew us together!” John has considered Mary his “Island Treasure” ever since. For the following thirty years, a variety of Navy assignments took Mary and her family from Washington, D.C. to Rhode Island, France, Hawaii, Virginia, Germany and finally Maryland. She raised two daughters, Mary Helen and Frances Sory, alone for long periods when sea duty took John to Korea and the Mediterranean. Mary was a devoted, fulltime wife and mother. She was honest, friendly, kind, helpful, loving. She volunteered at the military hospital in Hawaii, worked for worthy causes and as a fund raiser, while never failing to help friends during family crises. Completely natural and modest, she was impressed by peoples’ characters and hearts - not by rank, status, wealth or power. She wasn’t prudish, but none of us ever heard her use profanity, tell a questionable joke or make fun of others. Mary loved music and her piano, dancing, flowers and gardening. Completely devoted to family, friends and neighbors, she was always ready with her beautiful, warm smile and a kind word. Mary Marocchi was not perfect, but to those of her family, children and grandchildren whom she loved so dearly and protected as fiercely as a mother bear her cubs, she was truly “the wind beneath our wings.” “Mary Marocchi spent the last 26 years of her life in Rappahannock County, growing to love neighbors and friends, the natural beauty of the land and our farm, her many dear friends. We, her family, thank everyone for the kind words and other expressions that brought such comfort and solace. And we want you to know a bit more about the modest, self-effacing person who was a wonderfully loving, kind and wise wife, mother, grandmother and friend.” Visit our web site at www.timespapers.com for local events. American Legion Auxiliary in Middleburg. She organized the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus. Mrs. Heflin served as treasurer and clerk for the Town of The Plains for 25 years and had been on their Tbwn Council. She was the daughter of the late Willie Waugh Walter and Mary Elizabeth Withrow Walter. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Harry Heflin Jr. Survivors include two daughters, Harriet Sutphin of Culpeper and Joyce Pearson of The Plains; four sisters, Laura McCandless of Sacramento, Calif., Margaret Ellison of Rixeyville, Carolyn Brawley of Lene Grove, Okla. and Joyce Settlago of Volcano, Calif.; three grandchildren and one stepgrandchild. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 29 at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church with the Rev. Barbara Minter. Burial will be private. Moser Funeral Home in. Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. James Leake Sr. Policeman James Y. Leake Sr., 67, of Hillsboro died Thursday, March 22 at Lansdowne Hospital. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, March 26 at Bethany United Methodist Church in Purcellville. A second service was held at Bradley Funeral Home in Luray. Burial was at Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery in Luray. Mr. Leake was bom Jan. 12, 1934, in Sperryville. He worked for Southern States for 10 years and in law enforcement as a policeman, chief of police and deputy sheriff for 39 years. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and Hamilton-Thompson Masonic Lodge. Surviving are a son, James Y. Leake Jr. ofYork°Pa.; three daughters, Barbara Jean Campbell of Luray, Joanna Kathleen Shumaker of Winchester and Karen Lee Ruflher of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; three brothers; three sisters; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Rowland Evans Political Columnist Nationally syndicated columnist, author and longtime co-host of CNN’s Evans, Novak, Hunt & Shields, Rowland Evans died Friday afternoon, March 23, after a long battle with cancer. He was 79 years old. Evans was a resident of Georgetown and also owned Bessie Bell Farm at Castleton in Rappahannock County. Evans joined CNN in 1980 as co-host with Robert Novak for the discussion program Evans & Novak. The duo originally joined in May 1963 to write Inside Report, a political column published four times a week. Since 1966, The Chicago Sun Times has been the home paper to the column that was syndicated to more than 150 newspapers around the country by Creators Syndicate. Evans retired from the column on May 15, 1993, and at the time of his death, wrote only occasionally- lyAccording to an article in the Washington Post: “When he retired from the column in 1993, he explained that at 72, someone could expect only 10 more years of good health. At 82, he said, “you can’t climb the mountain. And I want to keep climbing the mountain.” That was more than metaphor. Only two weeks ago, at his weekend home in Castleton, according to Novak, he was still climbing the mountain there.” Evans was born April 28, 1921 in White Marsh, Pa. He graduated from private school in Connecticut in 1939 before entering Yale University. Survivors include his wife, Katherine and two children, Rowland of Sunnyvale, Calif. and Sarah of Barnesville. Services were held on Wednesday, March 28. FOUNDAND SONS FUNERAL CHAPELS • CREMATION SERVICE FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED CULPEPER 540-825-3530 DUgki by RandyMinter Acceptance In the final stage of the grieving process, acceptance, hope seems to subtly reinstate itself in the life of the grieving individual. The good days begin to outnumber the bad. While there may be some sense of guilt that accompanies the good feeling, there is also an encouraging feeling that things are starting to look better. As life returns to normal, decisions come easier and the natural rhythms of life return. It is once again possible to smile and enjoy life. The dearly departed will always be missed. Holidays may trigger wishes and longings, but there w ill also be a sense of deep appreciation in which a loved one can be recalled with happiness and a sense of peace. Grief is an odd process because it is so filled with contradictions. Try to allow yourself to feel whatever you feel and let the process unfold. Only in this way can the healing from the loss complete itself and your well-being return. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we're here, available and ready to serve you whenever you need us. If you are interested in a tour of our spacious and welcoming facilities, give us a call at 540-347-3431. "Peace I leave with you, mv peace I give unto you not as the world giveth, give / unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. ” - The Bible. John 14:27 Only $4.60per week fora 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline March 23 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U.S. Roule 29, Madtoon (540) 948-2200 WELDING KICK’S CUSTOM welding (540)675-1888 Commercial - Residential Construction - Farm General Wrought Iron gates A railings ALSO SANDBLASTING EQUIPMENT RENTAL PAGE CO-OP RENTAL CENTER 139 Virginia Avenue • Luray, VA 22835 (888) 843-2670 * Seeders • IVencher • Chain Saws Jack Hammer • Pressure Washers Log Splitter • Generators Carpet Cleaners WHY BUY, WHEN YOU CAN RENT? VWI|MII9 9nwmI CliyWIV ffWfNMr A 99TYIC9 ROOFING r ROOFING Q*abtjUrfillmaji*t I • Slate • Standing Seam Metal Pre-Form Panels Upon Request On Job Site 540-869-2484 The leak stops here! STEVE A. SMITH & SON General Contractors Roofing • Carpentry • Painting Licensed Insured 12065 Dutch Hollow Rd. Culpeper, VA 22701 540-547-9719 • 540-829-0116 Specializing in metal roofs. 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Franchises/ Business Opportunities Merchandise 200 Antiques & Collectibles j 204 Arts A Crafts 706 Auctions 2117 Cemetery Lots 21 o Computers/Electronics 220 Farm Equipment 273' Farm Supplies 224 Firewood 278 f u'niture/Appliances ? r: * Ha1 age/Yard/Moving Sates 233 Estate Sales 2.36 Hay. Straw & Feed 240. Horses 244. Jewelry 248. lawn/Garden Equipment 252. Livestock 254. Building Materials 256 Miscellaneous For Sale i 260. Miscellaneous For Rent 261 Miscellaneous Wanted 362 Musical Instruments/Equipment s36 Office Furniture & Equipment 370 Remiy Pinchers 3 72 Pets 274. Pet Supplies/Service 278 Produce 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/Mortqages 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 Notlee. 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. 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Adthtionally. the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap We will no! knowingly accept any advertis, :ng for real estate which is in violation of the \ law. All persons are hereby informed that all p dwellings advertised are available on an P equal opportunity basis. * > After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be ohdi ged or cancelled after the posted deadr lino for ihat issue. At the time of placing your ! ac). it will be read or faxed back to you for any [ corrections to be made. Read your ad carefut> ly ttie first time It appears in the paper. If it \ contains an error, or if you wish to make P changes, call at once. No adjustments will be p made on errors that do not materially affect t the value of the advertisement All errors must [ ne reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday following the f fate of publication. The Times will not accept t liability for its failure, tor any cause, to inseit r an aavnrtisemeot and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objection[ able in subject matter, phraseology or setup I rt n 1 imes Newspapers are not liable for trie I n laiity il if ^VoAccepn 22 Rental* ** Houses \_ J 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 RAPP. CO., 3BR, 2BA, gar, 3-horse stalls, rent & dep. in advance, $1100. Call 2-7pm only 540-636-6972. Shared T' 00 Housing Vi.---■■■■■ 'mm BEAUTIFUL VIEWSPurcellville(10 min. from Leesburg).Share 4 BR, 2 BA modern farmhouse w/CAC. Prof. F NS, prefer pet lover $600/mo + 1/3 util. 540338-8234 or 703-9667419. 1670 SQ. ft. suite sublease available in Reston for 6-24 months DSL/ISDN access lines in place Call 703-648-9522 ext. 105 for information. Rentals Wanted Do you have a 2-3 bedroom house in or near Little Washington to rent to a professional, new to the area, w/ exe. ref. Cull Anne todav (s 540-675-3800 ext. 46 88 NEW HOME- N Topsail Beach NC, ocean/ sound front, sleeps 8, 3 BA, AC, DW, W/D, cable TVs, VCR, pool, $1300/wk. Avail. August 703-538-5685. 100 For Sals By Owner POPLAR HILL FARM. White Post, VA, 46 ac. 1900 s center hall Colonial, 4 BRs, 3 BA. pine floors, 9' ceilings Bank barn, many outbuildings Clarke Co., $659,000. 540-837-2240 FOR SALE BY Owner, 40 acres w/ 4BR perk, open past., Clark Co., White Post, VA. $225K 540-837-2240 155 Mobil* Horn** 1997, 14’ X 71', immediate occupancy, 3 BR, 2 full BA, cac, may be moved or left on lot, $25,500. 703-830-5755 166 Sol** Townhou*** HAYMARKET- close to 166, very nice, $115K 2BR, 1.5BA Call 703754-7201. r~— 232 < Oarage / Yard tot* MARCH 31 ST 9pm-1pm Estate Sale- Furniture, appliances, computers, etc. 13506 King Charles Drive, Chantilly SAT. 3/31 8a-1p Mower, Furn., birdfdrs. stroller, baby clothes, child carrier, new crib, etc. 320 Wildman St., Leesburg TOOL A MISCELLANEOUS Sale, 10-3pm, Sat., 3/31, follow signs of Rt. 229 to Quail Ridge. Hay Straw ft F**d V.___/ HAY FESCUE, 5 rolls, cut last August. 49 rolls @ $10/ea. Amissville. 540-937-4608 '----^ 240 Hor**s v _ TB BROOD MARE 7 yrs old, winner on track, bloodline Gilded Age. $3500. 540-937-4716 252 Livestock j 7 PURE BRED easy calving Black Angus Bulls. Ray T. Cannon 540-937-4900 l J ANTIQUE CHERRY DINING Room Table, $200; Antique Dresser, 4 drawers, $125; Girls Mountain Bike. $25 Call 703-777-7174 afler 6:00 p.m. • 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 tor 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. Auctions AUCTION Saturday. March .11, beninmny- at 10:00 a m at our auction facility. Kl. 211 in Amissville Annual Spring Farm, Garden, Shop Equipment SLLUML Tractors. Trucks. Farm Implements, l.awn Mowers, Garden Tillers, Shop Equipment. All Types Building Supplies/Materials, Handtools, Power Tools, Saddles & Horse Equipment ACC'liPIlNG CONSIGNMENTS: Thursday. March 29 and Friday. March 30. from 9:00 a m. u* 3 30 p m each day (or give us a call') 540-937-4142 I K RMS: Cash or good check w/ID. Food Serv ed. V Jiill Piivne Auctions* [nt !? VA A HM30* P.O Box 178 Amissvillc. VA 20106 Bill Pavne S4(W7-4I42 | * * v, hpaucdoas com • L mail paync/JWcarthlinkfkrt I -- 273 »*•*• . -...J JACK RUSSELL TERRIER puppies. 3F, 1M. Born Feb 9 Ready to go Tri-color - lovely markings. Bred for good disposition. Handsome, playful, wonderful pets. $325. 540-364-2929 LAB PUPS, AKC, OFA, CERF. black, m/f, field champ, lines. Ready. $300 up. 540-636-4746 (H), 540-364-4261 (W). WEINMARANER, 1.5 yr. old,.male, net., papers, very loyal very active, loves children, price neg. to approved home only. 540-635-3865 c—1—————> 290 Found V ■■■ ■■■■ ■ -■ ■■- J Gold Bracelet found in Lake Anne area in Reston. 703-742-6025 r——294 Giveaway* \_✓ FIREWOOD - YOU cut & haul in Purcellville 540-338-2655 FREE HORSE MANURE. you load. 540-341-7704 FREE MULCH- For gar dens- U Haul, 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd, Remington, VA. 540439-2607 FREE SEASONED STRAW manure Easy to get to Help available to load. Between The Plains & Middleburg. 540-253-5067 FREE TO GOOD home, 4 beagle mixed puppies. 3 M, 1 F, 10 mo. old. 540-364-4690 NICE LARGE WOODEN desk, large pool table, easy chair, glass table top, & dryer. 703-7719389 or 540-722-6272. SOFA 7Mi foot long. Very good condition, light rose color (540) 668-6677 SWEET FUNNY 11 mo old fern. rescued Shepherd/ Husky mix needs loving home w/older kids (high energy). 301-698-1112 WANTED, HOUSES to clean in Rapp’k Co. Please no animals. Fax replys to 540-987-9449. 5 376 Steven M. Mankm General Contracting, Inc. specializing in all forms of home improvement. * Decks * Additions * Screen Porches * Kitchens FREE ESTIMATES Lixneed Banded A hsued Refs 540-937-3588 Lawn A Wk Qarthm • 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. 400 Adoption l. Childless couple with lots of love to offer wishes to adopt newborn. If you, or anyone you know are considering placing a baby for adoption, please call Liz and Jay confidentially & toll free at: 1-866-503-3761 BUYING? SELLING? The Classifieds Have It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 Legal Notices TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 41 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD Flint Hill Virginia Pursuant to the terms of a deed ot 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 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 or $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 (-\ 400 JUtoplloii ■ i-:.:. . CHILDLESS COUPLE, with lots of love to offer, wishes to adopt newborn. Will provide a loving environment, a warm home and a great neighborhood for kids. If you, or anyone you know is considering placing a baby for adoption, please call Liz and Jay, confidentially and toll-free at: 1-866-503-3761 HONDA ACCORD EX 98- blk., 26 K mi., CD, sunroof, 5 spd, ex. cond., original owner, extend warranty 5 yrs., $14,950. 703-319-3908. INFINItT CONVERTIBLE, 1992, black, model M30, 87 miles. $7,000/OBO. 540-3644371 96’ “HEAT Jet Boat by Sugar Sand Marine. Under 30 hrs. of use, garage kept, $8,000 obo. 703-383-4136 jpppfTt wiMur: Vehicle ..* QMC 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. $11,500. 540-364-1940 SUBURBAN 2500, '91, 4WD, trailer hitch, 9 passenger, rear air, like new cond., 95K miles. $11,500,540-825-0083 ' ' '... "'n v _---...L._J Time to drive your Antique/British classic ft Service ORepair ^Restoration WTH Restoration 540-349-3034 Warrenton, VA ^0^ — *70 Trailer* vaSAi • ■ 2001 HAULMARK, 6x10, enclosed, color: dove/ dk. bl top, vent, side door, D-rings, 3100 mis. $1950. 540-347-0659 w ii til—i ■ GMC ’98 2500 4x4, commercial, V-8, AT, 8600 GVW, snow plow, bedliner, tow pkg, exc. cond, 50K mis. $19,500 OBO. 540-439-0527 TOYOTA 2000 TACOMA Truck, 4WD, 13,000 mi., Retail $18,000 - Yours for a bargain $14,900. 540-675-3371 FORD WINDSTAR LX 1998, Green/tan, integral child seats. 80tf hwy miles. $10,900 OBO. Exc. cond. 540364-2236 HONDA, '96, Odyssey LX, 7 pass., roof rack', rear a/c, very good cond., $13,400/ obo, 540-636-3580. SEEKING 2 DEPENDABLE & safe cars. Possible tax deduction. 540-364-3868. A/C & HEATING INSTALLER wanted. Top pay and company truck. Serving local area. 540-347-3024 Assistant Lab Tech Immediate opening in busy Warrenton Optometry office. No exp. needed. Part-time Hours: Thurs & Fri 10 am -5 PM w/ flexibility Nonsmoking friendy office Fax resume to 540-347-9198 Legal Notices ■.■ ; TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-1 ot the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: TW SU MI-03-01 Rappahannock Bazaar Club Getaway (lessor) desires to adaptively reuse the former Black Kettle Restaurant property as a temporary location (through 2001) for weekend gettogethers and other special events for those Rappahannock teens who are bonafide members of the Rappahannock Bazaar’s Club Getaway. Property is zoned “RR'-Rural Residential and is known as Tax Map 20, Parcel 18A. Use allowed under Section l-4-1(i) of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance: additional standards under Section 6-1-2(v) of the Ordinance. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 290 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia 22747. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the County Administrator. P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 3-28,4-04-01 #366666 Bids & Proposals Sealed Bids: Animal Transport Box The County of Rappahannock is soliciting sealed bids for an aluminum animal transport container. The container, to be mounted on a full size pick-up truck bed, is available for inspection during normal business hours at the Rappahannock County Maintenance Building, located to the rear of the County Administration and Zoning Office at 290 Gay Street in Washington, VA. Please call (540) 675-3342 for further information. The terms of competitive sealed bidding as outlined in § 11-37 of the Code of Virginia shall apply. Sealed bids shall be accepted at the County Administration Office until 3:00 PM on Friday, April 6, 2001, at which time they will be opened and publicly read. Bids may be mailed (and shall be considered if received by April 5, 2001) to the County Administrator PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 3-28,4-04-01 #366229 Leg«l Notices 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 Hne 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 _*385163

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. 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. Call Toll Free 1-877-832-6473 Option 0, ext. 2340 Carpenter experienced, $ 14/hr, have own tools & Helpers $10/hr TRANSPORTATION REQUIRED, WC, 703-868-7109 or 540-788-3945 CONSTRUCTION Comm ./Residential e Electricians • Carpenters e Drywall EXCELLENT REST-TITS INC I U31NG401K Call John at: 703-385-8850 or Fax resume to: 703-385-2750 Cell 703-887-22 36 DOG GROOMER Experienced all breed dog groomer needed at an established facility. Call Kay at 540-937-5542 ELECTRICIANS^ MECHANICS & HELPERS Commercial/ ResidentialVA work only. Excellent pay with paid vacation/ holidays, transportation, health insurance, 401K, Apprenticeship Sponsor. Apply by appointment only. KC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., 540-349-8500 (EOE) EDUCATION 32 Drivers Needed No Exp. Necessary Become a Class A or B Truck Driver $700-$800/Wk Earning Potential Home Daily or Travel the Country • FT or PT Classes • 100% Financing • Tuition • Reimbursement • Job Placement • 19 Yrs. Old & Older • Training in Just 3 Weeks • Big $$ are Waiting Call Now (800)792-9325 Experienced Painters Good Pay Call after 6pm 540-937-4210 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 GRADALL OPERATOR Experienced, for No. Virginia area. Steady work. 703-878-3032 LIVE-IN CARE GIVER/ AIDE for elderly lady. Room & board plus salary. Good references required. Amissville area. 540-937-3837 after 6PM Mechanic Experienced small engine mechanic. 540-341-4141 NURSERY WORKER Full/ Part-time Male or Female Long Mountain Nursery, Washington, VA 540-675-3707 or apply on line at longmountainnursery .com SERVICE MASTER of Winchester is accepting applications for full-time evening working supervisor for the Warrenton area. Benefits package, salary discussed upon interview. Please call (540) 545-7837 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 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. Apply in person. Marshall Farmers’ Co-op Marshall, VA CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 FAX 540-349-8676 SCHOOL TEACHERS Lower School: •Primary level K-3 •G rammer School 4-6 • Learning Resource Specialist • PEAiealth Wakefield School, an accredited independent private school located in Fauquier County, VA is now interviewing for positions for the 2001 -02 school year. Inquiries should be directed to: Janet Jones 540.253.5393 ext 203 Resumes may be sent to: i tones® wakefieldschool.com or faxed to: 540.253.5422 SCHOOL TEACHERS Upper School Grades 6-12: •Science •English (literature & composition) •Latin Wakefield School, an accredited independent private school located in Fauquier County, VA is now interviewing for positions for the 2001-02 school year. Inquiries should be directed to: Margaret Doyle 540.253.5393 ext 206 Resumes may be sent to: mdovle® wakefieldschool.com or faxed to: 540.253.5422 SERVICE MANAGER needed for fast paced, high volume auto repair shop. Must be able to handle all aspects of repair business and possess good people skills. Experienced only need apply. Top pay for the right individual. Send resume to fax: 540-631-0563 MARRIOTT RANCH has the following job opportunities: BANQUET MANAGER FULL-TIME Must be experienced in banquet/catering operations and working with customers. SPECIAL EVENT UTILITY WORKER FULL-TIME Must be able to lift 75-100 lbs. Experienced in driving tractors, event/catering set-up and knowledge of hand tools a plus. For interview call Debbie Johnston Business Manager at 540-364-2627 Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm &V&arriott. MARRIOTT RANCH 5305 Marriott Lane Hume, VA 22639 EOE M/F/D/V 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: WARRBNTON FARMER’S CO-OP 143 Washington Street - Warrenton COURIER NEEDED FT • Do You Like to Drive! • Perfect for retirees! • Must have valid driver’s license. We offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes 401K Plan Call Mike Hood to set up an interview. 703-777-1111 dimes j[Community Newspaper s']| Northern Virginia EOE Bed Bath & Beyond IS COMING TO I DULLES TOWN CENTER! Sales, Stock, j customer service Ot Office OPEN INTERVIEWS Monday through Friday * 8anv8pm M lath a Beyond • Hiring Trailer 4SS75 Dulles Eastern Plata Dulles, VA 20144 Phone: (571) 434-0909 Bed Sath& Beyond, one of the nations leading speoafty retail chains, s now htnng for our new ru H i ecttim/m CENTER superstore. We are locking for energetic and ambitious individuals who are looking to grow with a leader Previous retail experience is preferred, but we're wiling to train Due to our incredible growth and expansion we also have Management Opportunities m available throughout the WASHINGTON, DC area For mmedute consideration piease forward your resume to Bed Bath & Beyond, Dept. LT, 4*42 Loisdaie Road, Springfield,VA 22150. Fax: (703) 921-5474. LOCAL INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED EOE BED BATH <& Beyond ony More of it* kind* www.bcdbathandbeyond com Is the place to go for Good. Shift Supervisor Earn *9.90 per hour Salespeople Earn *8.50 per hour Clean. 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. Fun. You'll have fun knowing that you're doing well in your career. Sheetz is very generous, our pay scales, advancement op* portunities and benefit plans are second to none. Our team members get what they need and that's why they stay with usl We offer: • Educational AssistanceSi 500 toward college tuition • Paid vacations and personal days • Bonus Programs • Medical Insurance—doctor visits, emergency visits, and prescription drugs • Dental Care—checkups, cleaning • Life Insurance—for you and dependents • Credit Union • Employee Meal Program •401 (k) program •Employe Assistance Program • On-site training • Overtime pay for 7 holidays We're growing fait. State-of-the-art i don't want to miss this opportunity BUYING? SELLING? Times Community Newspapers’ Classified Has It! Call TODAY 703-777-1110 or For Employment Advertising Call 703-689-1260 or FAX 703-689-1278 Customer Service Representative Needed for Rappahannock National Bank Rappahannock National Bank is seeking an experienced Customer Service Representative. Candidate must have excellent customer service skills and a minimum of 2 years banking experience. Responsibilities will include opening customer accounts, crossselling products to existing customers, assisting with branch operations and maintaining and enhancing customer relationships. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates can fax their resume to 1-804-633-2454 or mail their resumes to: Human Resources Department P.O. Box 446 Bowling Green, VA 22427 EOE The Rappahannock County Department of Social Services has an opening for a Social Worker Must meet the following requirements: Have knowledge of social work principles and practices; knowledge of social, economic, and health problems that face individuals; ability to exchange information orally; ability to make and implement case decisions; ability to assess strengths and needs; ability to respond to clients’ emotions; ability to plan and manage work, with supervision, own work activities; ability to write; and ability to interpret laws, policies and regulations. Special requirements: Must possess a minimum of baccalaureate degree in Human services field or a baccalaureate degree in any field plus two years of related experience. You must submit a completed Commonwealth of Virginia application form. These may be obtained from State and local offices of the Department of Social Services, Virginia Employment Commission or on the website at www.dpt.state.va.us. Application must be received at the Rappahannock Department of Social Services by noon on Friday, May 26, 2000. Salary Range: $26,451- $28,643 EEO Employer__ 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 Part Time Mortgage Loan Processor Needed for Rappahannock National Bank Rappahannock National Bank is seeking a part time Mortgage Loan Processor. Qualified candidates must have knowledge of mortgage lending principles and technologies. A minimum of two years of residential mortgage processing experience is required. Responsibilities will include evaluating and verifying all information supplied on residential loan applications as well as, compiling complete documentation files for submission to underwriting. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates can fax their resume to 1-804-633-2454 or mail their resumes to : Human Resources Department P,0. Box 446 Bowling Green, VA 22427 EOE 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 aH 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. 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: WARRENTTON FARMER’S CO-OP 143 Washington Street - Warrenton rarfahann<x:k - r arid an COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD CASE MANAGER/MR #94-01 ON-CALL in Culpeper to provide assessment, advocacy and consultations for MH consumers & their families. BA in Human Services. $12.92 p/yr. REGISTERED NURSE/ IN-HOME STAFF #68-03 24 hours/wk making home visits to assess personal care, respite and homemaker clients. Work with in-home services staff to provide inservices to RRCSB staff as needed. Flexible schedule. Must have a current Virginia nursing license. Home health exp. preferred. $15.71 per/hr SENIOR STAFF ASSISTANT #9301 FT in Fauquier. Knowledge of insurance billing, office procedures, computer operation/word processing. Ability to handle stressful environment. $19,744.00 p/yr. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #122-05 Hourly and On-Call positions available to monitor client activities, conduct drug screens & perform related tasks. Exp. in human services. Rate: $9.64 p/hr. TRANSIT OPERATOR #91-01 FT position to transport consumers & deliver meals. Good driving record. $7.56 p/hr Apply With RRCSB application by 4:30 PM Friday, April 6, 2001 to: Human Resources, P.O. Box 1568 Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100 TDD: 540-825-7391 EEO/AA 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: Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA 20188 E-mail: rearl@timespapers.com Call: 540-347-4222 with questions Robin Earl, Managing Editor (Mines Community Newspapers northern Virginia 1 INC 24- Hour Commorcial Service Come join the #1 Commercial Service Team in Virginia! 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April according to the almanack For the month of April according to the Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack temperatures will be above average and precipitation will be average. Weather watch: Rain or snow showers (1,2) though fair, warmer (3,4) and showers, mild (5-7). It should be fair, cooler (8-10) followed by showers, warmer (11,12). Expect fair, mild conditions (13,14), then showers, mild (15-17), and fair, warm (1822). Expect showers, mild (23,24), fair, warm (25-29), the month winding up with rain (30). Tornado watch: None foreseen in area this month. Full moon: April’s Full Moon occurs on April 7 at 11:31 a.m. E.D.T. Some call it the Egg Moon, others the Spring, Grass, or Pink Full Moon. Special days: April Fool’s Day is April 1, but also set clocks ahead one hour as Daylight Saving Time begins. Note Palm Sunday is April 8, Good Friday April 13 and Easter Day which is April 15, giving us two days of grace to pay taxes on April 17. Plant a tree on Arbor Day the last Friday in most states. The garden: It’s usually still too cold and damp to do anything in the garden. Best to wait till warmer days have a chance to dry the soil. Raised beds will be dry sooner. Remove dead branches from shrubs trees. Viewtown social notes Forest Grove Baptist Church is once again sponsoring their annual Easter breakfast on Sunday, April 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Forest Grove Schoolhouse. The community is invited to join the church members for this wonderful celebration on Easter Sunday. Mr. Billy Dodson, Rachel Grigsby and Tanya Dodson were recent guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Belated birthday wishes are extended to Robin Dodson, March 25. Mrs. Barbara Settle will celebrate hers on March 29. Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Get well wishes are extended to everyone on the sick list. If you have any news, birthdays, or anniversaries give me a call. In Brief Congressman Wolf to visit County Tenth District Congressman Frank R. Wolf will hold a series of Town Meetings throughout the 10th District, April 7*11. He plans to be in Rappahannock on Tuesday, April 10 at the Rappahannock County Library. “Town 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. “It is very important to me to be available and accountable to the people of the 10th District and town meetings give me the chance to listen to my constituents, hear their views, and learn what their concerns are about the issues facing the Congress.” Historic Garden Week in Waterford The Leesburg Garden Club is hosting the 68th annual Virginia Historic Garden Week on April 22 and 23. This tour offers homes and gardens of the best qual 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 ity and variety in the state. Five homes (four have never been on tour before) and a private arboretum will be featured in this year’s tour in the Waterford area. Hours are Sunday, April 22 from 1 pto 5 p.m. and Monday, April 23 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Cost for a block ticket is $25/person, singe house admission $7/person. For additional information call 1-800-7526118 or check the web site at www.historicgardenweek.org for more details and photos. 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. John Sanford Lang to Elizabeth Clair Stein, 8.625 acres, Wakefield District. $345,000. Windrush Association to Ricky L. Brown, Hawthorne District. $6,000. James C. Hickey III and wife to Julieanne Dean and others, 1.46456 acres, Village of Sperryville, Piedmont District. $89,000. Helen L. Dixon to Helen L. Dixon, Trustee, Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. Deed of gift. Arland F. Welch to Wendell Dale Welch, one percent undivided interest in 325 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Arland F. Welch to Roger Allen Welch, one percent undivided interest in 325 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Arland F. Welch to William Roland Welch Jr., one percent undivided interest in 325 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Charles H. Hitt and wife to Neal R. Atkins and wife, .407 acre, Wakefield District. $101,350. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Flint Hill - Affordable two bedroom home, eat-in 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 T=T (540) 987-8146 —— Kimberly Love Loan Officer We Finance Country Living! Your dream home. That perfect piece of land. Some horses or livestock. Farms or farm equipment. I can help finance it all! FARM CREDITS (540) 347-33^4 (Warrenton) or 800-559-1016 Warren Memorial Hospital Valley H«althSystem 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 liiPr Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor ' (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 7975 “LITTLE WASHINGTON AREA WITH MT. VIEWS..” RUSH RtVER, ten acres, brick home, 3 BRs, view deck, fireplace, hardwood floors, garage, treed and open, $200,000 27.6 blessed, wooded acres, part of olde Miller Farm, nice area, stream, olde stone walls, $135,000 TWO ADJOINING LOTS, Rush River, wooded and rocky, three acres total, Harris Hollow, $49,500 ALSO, 15 to 25 acre tracts on Waterfall Branch and Rappahannock River, OLREA, Call. WELCOME SPRING by buying all of the above. ROGER BATCHELDER, Earthman Still behind the rock wall at 360 Gay St., Washington, VA -— 540 675-1776 540-937-1776 Residence Since 1927 ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Creekwood - A lovely 2-level custom home w/3 BRs, open floor plan, oak floors, a roomy MBR suite; FPs, garage, det workshop on 22 private acres. Plus an adorable 2 BR/2 BA cedar home w/numerous upgrades - ideal for extended family or guesthouse. $779,000 Amissville - This 3 BR/3 BA home is ideal for the commuter! Oak flooring, 2,500 sq. ft., unfinished basement, 2 car garage, a wonderful screened porch w/skylights & deck to enjoy the pastoral, mt views & 5 open acres. $249,900 Ben Venue Rd. - Great location for this turn-of-the-century 9 room delightful Farmhouse on 29 open & scenic acres! 2-yr. old furnace! Beautiful stone walls, ponds, numerous farm buildings & mountain views. $339,000 Washington - One-year home warranty on this 3 BR/2 BA wellmaintained cedar home on 5 serene acres. Lease/purchase is possiCongratulations Butch! You did it again! You have won the sales contest for twelve consecutive years! WOW! You have done such great work for your clients by helping them sell their property, or finding exactly the right property. For your outstanding work, we are sending you on an expense-paid golf trip to Tampa, Florida, for five days! Again, congratulations and Thanks, from ble! $164,500 Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE RESOURCES 540-675-1190 www.rappahannockrealestateresources.com Butch Zindel butch@rapprealestate.com Greg Clark 1850 Brick Home In Sperryville - 3 BRs with a 1 BR, 2 story attached Apartment, could be a B & B, home business, use your imagination! Thornton River frontage w/plenty of area for parking. $299,000 Delightful Older Home. Reception foyer, living room with 0 wood stove, study, dining room, large country kitchen. , $182,900 Horse Farm - Very secluded 25 fenced acres with a charming 3 BR/2 BA home and custom built 5 stall bam, 3 paddocks and 2 large fields, riding ring and trails! $475,000 Lakeside Setting for this private, easy care home on 3/4 acre lot. Only $119,900 New Home - 3 BRs, 2 BAs feature plenty of light. Walkout, lower level BR w/full BA can serve as master suite, teenagers room or family room. 3/4 acre with pleasing views over pond. $134,500 18 Acres in Sperryville Gateway area. Great for investment. Reduced to $85,000 31+ Acres of real privacy, several possible homesites, mostly wooded, with southern exposure & views across neighboring farms. $ 119,500 187 Wooded Acres in the heart of the county. Western mountain views, stream, in 4 parcels for excellent investment at $2,950 per acre! Real Estate ill P. O. 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This is not your father’s road trip By Deborah Shepherd Times Newspapers Staff Writer Some years, you don’t feel like spending your vacation beach-basking or back-packing. Sometimes, you just feel like riding a camel. So it’s a good thing that Biotrek Adventure Travels has added Morocco to the list of exotic locales that tour operator Sunny Reynolds offers to her clients. “It’s very romantic,” said Reynolds of the African country. “But then, every place we go is romantic in its own way.” Morocco, Tanzania, Chile, Costa Rica ... they are evocative names that stir the senses. Morocco “If you want to pick a country for photography, Morocco will knock your socks off,” said Reynolds, a professional travel photographer. “It’s a wonderfully diverse land,” she went on. “You have the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, and you have the Sahara Desert. You’ve got the imperial cities of Fez and Marrakech, and you have the High Atlas Mountains. Reynolds spent three weeks in Morocco last October, traveling the whole country to check out the hotels, the restaurants and the lay of the land. She found a little-visited coastal town north of Morocco’s capital that she knew she would want to bring people to see. “Most people wouldn’t put Asilah on their itinerary, but See TRAVEL, Page 4 • . Summer Cam • Adventure Camps • Sports Camps (including Major League Soccer Camp) • Art Camps • Children's Programs • Academics for Fun and Enrichment • Individual Attention Ages 4 -18 ConusSoar Wvth/tk&OwUt 50 acre hill top campus In beautiful Fauquier County Of visit Photo by Sunny Reynolds SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Colorful Moroccan cities like Marrakech and Fez are a feast for the senses. Ballet Academy of Warrenton * Classical vailet Russian Method Vaganova Syllabus Creative Movement • Pre-Ballet Acrobatics • Tap • Broadway Jazz • Adult Classes Fencing Raymond G. Smith, Ph D. Summer Programs i Jiiiu .. I HI AIKIC Al SnORUPl AV & _Sr\«.i Comnvi June 25-29 Peter & The Wolf Dance & Stagecraft for all ages & levels Sports Movement July 23,5 & 6 Exclusively for Boys ages 6-12 Acrobatics Intensive & Ballet Intensive July 30-August 10. Classes for all levels. Complete details on our web site; www.ballet-academy.com or call 540-347-4011 Linda Voelpel, M.S. Director 1 24 yean Teaching y Experience r Warrenton Center Shoes for natural soles Shoe Center 67 Main St. Warrenton, VA 20186 (540) 347-4330 ! j a * I ! £

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Photos by Sunny Reynolds FEEL THE RUSH: Pristine waterfalls can be found iri Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park. (on left) SAFE: Tanzania’s national parks presen/e the lives of many exotic species, (on right) Travel From Page 2 the town stuck in my brain,” she said. “It’s a small seaside town, but the medina (a walled enclosure) is where the people live, cook and buy what they need. The medina is pure white and blue — striking, very clean. “What makes Asilah special is there’s an international art festival every year, and artists paint murals on the walls. “The people are wonderful, the food is wonderful, and nobody goes there.” So Asilah is the first stop on Reynolds’ Morocco tour, and it makes a good contrast to the next destination, the city of Fez. “Fez is overwhelming,” said Reynolds. “The medina is huge — four entrances, a tannery, jewelry shops, all the fresh foods. And the people are living right there, so you can see how they buy and sell to their own people, not just to tourists. There s no place like Morocco for shopping,” she laughed. “I came back with eight rugs and all kinds of jewelry.” But Reynolds doesn’t stick to towns for long. Outside Fez is Volubilis, with its Roman ruins. And a three-day hike in the Atlas Mountains includes visits to Berber villages. TTien there’s that camel ride in the Sahara Desert. “We stay in an auberge (small village) on the rim of the desert. They take you out to walk the sand dunes at sunset and sunrise.” After that, the tour hits Marrakech — “a crazy place! There are snake charmers, musicians and tumblers in the plaza, and tea sellers, food vendors ...” Speaking of food, Reynolds can now make a pretty mean tagine, a dish named for the earthenware pottery it’s cooked in. Moroccans make great sauces, and they use lots of lamb and chicken, apricots, figs and prunes. Reynolds said people have asked her: is Morocco safe? “I and another woman went all over and never felt a moment’s danger,” she said. Seats are still open for Reynolds’ April 14-29 trip to Morocco. Costa Rica Reynolds has been guiding tours through Central and South America for nine years. A couple of years ago Brandon Payne, now 14 and an eighthgrader at Wakefield School, took the Biotrek tour to Costa Rica. He calls it probably the greatest trip he’ll ever take. “It was my first trip out of the country and it was very exciting because they took us to some places that weren’t overwhelmed by tourists,” he said. “Costa Rica is the best trip for kids, because it’s so animal-oriented,” Reynolds explained. “It can really be tailored for families.” Payne said, “The main reason I went down was to do some bird watching.” Good choice, since about 700 species of birds call Costa Rica home. “I certainly got my fill,” Payne said with relish. “I was able to see a bird strictly found in Central America — the THE FACES OF AFRICA: Biotrek’s Tanzania tour takes travelers to the heart of the land. Resplendant Quetzal, an elaborate bird with emerald green feathers and a 16-inch tail.” And what about the rest of the trip? Payne said, “We went to wonderful resorts and restaurants, and also to uninhabited places that you couldn’t get to easily. It was very thrilling.” And for a rain forest fan like Payne, Costa Rica was heaven. “We went to Monteverde, to a cloud forest preserve — that’s a rain forest with a gigantic cloud cover continually overhead. There were wonderful trails.” Monteverde is where many of the animals live that form , such a highlight of the trip: monkeys, pumas, ocelots and jaguars and just a few of the mammals that can be seen there. Costa Rica is also the volcano trip: Reynolds and her guests clamber on the sides of Arenal and Chato volcanoes, admiring waterfalls along the way. Reynolds is planning the next excursion into Costa Rica for Jan. 19 through Feb. 1, 2002. Tanzania Who hasn’t watched the Discovery Channel and thought how much fun a safari would be? Reynolds takes her guests to the dark continent in style, with deluxe tented camps, gourmet food spread on tablecloths in the middle of the Serengeti — and of course, the chance to see some of the world’s most fascinating animals. neynolds said, Last year, we saw the major animals of Africa: elephant, lion, rhino, leopard, giraffe. Plus cheetah, water buffalo, zebras and several varieties of monkeys. “Everybody should do a safari once in their lives,” she went on. “We only see the animals in zoos, and spotting these animals in the wild is tremendously exciting.” Three times daily, guests go on game runs in Land Rovers — early in the morning, again after breakfast, then once more in the evening. Reynolds said that no one is ever too tired, or too comfortable, to stay in camp and miss the opportunity to see an animal. As the tour moves through the country, it stops for three nights at Lake Eyasi, home of the Wahadzabe people. Through a special arrangement with the local safari guide, Reynolds’ groups meet the tribe members, who teach them traditional methods of hunting, healing and collecting food. The next Tanzania safari is scheduled for Sept. 27 through Oct. 11 of this year. Chile “Environmentally and landscape-wise, Chile is probably one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been,” Reynolds said. “It’s absolutely pure.” She’s been to Chile a dozen times, and her portfolio is filled with its images. “Chile has a beautiful lake district, with many glacier lakes and volcanoes — very pristine.” mere is a great satisiaction in going back to a place for a second or third time,” she reflected. “Something new happens every time we go. There are new people to meet, a new restaurant to go to, and the activities change.” Reynolds describes this as the “most athletic” of all the tours. There are days of hiking, fishing and horseback riding, plus big glaciers to scale (and have a penguin encounter). But because the hikes differ in length and duration, all ages can enjoy them, she said. Reynolds takes the next group to Chile from Nov. 23 through Dec. 8. Details about these destinations, as well as Reynolds’ accommodations, itineraries, and prices, can be found at www.biotrektours.com, or by calling her studio at 349-2536. Reynolds’ e-mail address is biotrekadv@aol.com.

Photo courtesy of the Fauquier County Department of Parks and Recreation Hoop it up at the Central Region’s Park Adventure program. Camps on tap Thanks to the Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department, summer camps are bustin’ out all over. Since final arrangements are still being made for some of these camps, information is tentative. Details will be presented in the summer “Good Times” publication, to be distributed in May by Fauquier County Parks and Recreation. These are available at public library branches and at the Parks and Rec office in Warrenton. More information about all Parks and Rec activities is available by calling 3476896. Eastern region Volleyball Camp Ages 10-13; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; July 2-6 This is the fun-in-the-sun sport! Learn to bump, set and spike the ball! Kids will be active and will have a great time learning this popular game. Virginia Parks Travel Ages 7-13: July 9-13; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spend a week hiking, driving, exploring and even swimming in many of the beautiful parks in the Northern-Central Virginia community. Kids will have a great time learning about Virginia’s history and outdoor environment with this first-hand experience. Crazy for Animals Ages 7-13; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; July 16-20 Do you love animals? Would you like to see and learn about all kinds of animals? If so, come to the Crazy for Animals Summer Camp. We will visit the National Zoo, go on an inside tour of the Humane Society and of a local pet store, and we will even visit a farm. You will go hog-wild with this camp! Splish Splash Ages 7-13; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; July 23-27 Kids will enjoy swimming, creek walks, canoeing, water relays and visiting rivers and marshes to examine the life in these bodies of water. Civil War History Ages 7-13; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; July 30 to Aug. 3 If you would like to visit battlefields, historical cities See RECREATION, Page 6 Fauquier, am CHIP ROHR SOCCER CAMPS AT LINTON HALL SCHOOL • For the Recreational and Travel Level Player • Half Day & Extended Hours Available • Swim Break with Licensed Guards • Boys & Girls, Ages 6-15 years • Beautifully Shaded Campus • Air-Conditioned Lunch Room • Experienced Staff: 12 to 1 ratio • Monday Through Friday: 9:a.m. to 5 p.m. • Indoor Gym - No Inclement Weather Problems! reTWOfc 8320 Quarry Road Manassas, VA 20110 703-335-1555 For more information and to register for ou Soccer Camps. Volleyball Camps, LaCrosse "amps and Kid's Kamp Visit our web site www. sports-network, com fhi$ Summer at Walnut Grove CMd Care Center Summer1 Camp! Surprise Guests po p artie5 Fieltl Trips Sports Cambs Hot Lunches OPEN 6:30 a.m. - 6:30p.m. 4 Convenient Locations Warrenton I 540-347-6520 Haymarket 703-754-3322 Opal 540-349-9656 Bealeton 540-439-2500

Recreation From Page 5 and parks to learn more about the Civil War, then join us on the week-long adventure into Virginia’s history. We will visit Harper’s Ferry and the Bull Run battlefields, talk to Civil War re-enactors, and visit many other important Civil War sites. Basketball Ages 8-13; Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Aug. 610 If you like basketball and want to learn some tricks of the trade while having a ton of fun, come to this one-week session. Crazy Fun Activities Children who need to come to camp before 9 a.m. or stay after 4 p.m. can take advantage of this program. From 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m., children can play field games or make creative crafts. Children can be dropped off any time from 7-9 a.m. and picked up any time between 4-6 p.m. Northern region Activities for the northern Fauquier region take place at the Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Road, P.O. Box 928, Marshall, Va. 20116; phone (540) 364-3886. Brent von Loesch is the center supervisor. Net Sports Ages 7-11; June 25-29 It’s nothing but net this week — volleyball, basketball, badminton, etc. 'Vvs.Us-i Summer Tun 2€C1 3-18 Jwy STARTING JULY 9 , 7 camps for ages 4 and up including: Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Choreography, improvisation, Irish Dance and more. JULY 10-26- For ages 3-5 Come twice a week for Pre-ballet/Tap class Camp I - July 9-13 Ages 5-8 ($100) 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Jazz, Tap, Ballet Camp II - July 16-20 Ages 9-18 ($125) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical Camp III - July 23-27 Ages 5-8 ($100) 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Improvisation, Jazz, Tap, Ballet Camp IV - July 30 - Aug 3 Ages 9-18 ($125) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Improvisation, Choreography, Jazz, Lyrical Schedule subject to change Camp V - Aug. 6-8 Ages 5-8 ($60) 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Jazz Camp VI - Aug. 13-15 Ages 9-18 ($60) 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Jazz, Lyrical Camp VII - Aug. 20-22 Ages 4-6 ($30) 10 a.m. -11 a.m. Jazz Pre-BalleVTap July 10-26 9 a.m. -10 a.m. Tues. & Thurs. ($60) Pre-Ballet/Tap July 10-26 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon. & Wed. ($60) r -Sign up early - Summer Fun fills up fast- ■ 1 A Qff •* ■ ■ )U ^ ANY CAMP ■ ■v. r with this ad * DANCER, we. 71 South 5th Street • Old Town Warrenton • 540-349-9862 Pee Wee Basketball Ages 6-8; July 9-13 In this camp for younger athletes, basic skills are explored, including dribble, pass and shoot. Art Camp July (dates to be announced) Artists can practice their drawing skills indoors and out. Card Camp Ages 8-15; Aug. 6-8 Go crazy over Crazy 8s, learn Skip-bo, Rummy Up, and tournaments. Jr. Hoops Camp Ages 9-12; July 30 to Aug. 3 This week emphasizes skills and scrimmages, and offers a free-throw contest. Southern region Registration for summer camps and swim lessons will be May 30-June 6. Michael Hanson is the southern region Parks and Rec manager. He may be reached at (540) 788-4867. Outdoor Adventure Ages 9-13; July 16-20 A week of adventure and fun designed to build self-esteem, confidence, and leadership skills with teamwork activities and more. Hyper Peppy Robotics Ages 7-12; July 23-24 Design, build and take home a The Boxwood Summer Day Camp wishes to thank the parents in Warrenton and Fauquier County for their confidence in us, the David P. Coffin family, as we celebrate June 4 - July 27 the 29th Annual “Learning By Doing” Montessori Experience with Gardening, Swimming, Carpentry, Drawing, etc. Directress, Elizabeth G. Coffin Registration Open YearRound Children aged 3-9 507 Winchester Street Warrenton, Virginia . c (540) 347-1679 Lhaunyp by Wimhrnp and I JmuI real robot that works by the clap of the hands or the sound of a voice. The robots will do interesting tricks as campers learn to program them with a hand-held microcomputer. Rocketry, Electronics, Out Into Space Workshop July 25-26 Learn the ins and outs of model rocketry by building your own. Build either an automatic siren, robot blinker, burglar alarm, or stop-action timing tester. The class then turns its attention skyward to understand the solar system and black holes. Fun Field Trip Frenzy Ages 10-14; July 30-Aug. 3 A week of traveling to destinations unknown! Each day campers will be told how to dress and what to bring — then they will hop aboard a bus for a day they will never forget! Games Galore Camp Ages 6-8; Aug. 6-10 The summer days can be filled with all those fiin outside games your parents played when they went to summer camp — like Kick the Can, Red Rover, and other favorites. Swim lessons Monday through Thursday These will be held at Bealeton Station. Each session is for two weeks. Classes for beginners, Mom and Tots, and Preschool will be offered. Central region Details can be found at 3476986 or www.co.fauquier.va.us/ services/parks/centralsummer2001.html. 2001 Summer Parks Adventure Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.; June 25-Aug. 17. Sponsored by the town of Warrenton and Fauquier County Parks and Recreation, this program offers a safe place for children to have fun this summer. Recreation leaders at Rady Park and Eva Walker Park will plan, organize and supervise games and activities. Tennis Camps Monday through Friday; July 9-20; Ifeen (ages 15 and up): 9-10 a.m.; Peewee (ages 46): 10-11 a.m.; Junior (age 7-14): 11 a.m. until noon The pros at Chestnut Forks give kids a fun introduction to tennis. Gymnastics Camps Monday through Thursday; July 30-Aug 2; Aug 6-Aug 9 Ages 7 and up Kids can learn great basics, or build on previous training. Held at Warrenton Gymnastics Center. Gymnastics for Cheerleading Ages 7 to 12; Ages 13 & up Held at Warrenton Gymnastics Center. Lacrosse Camp (Call 347-6896 for dates.) Learn passing, throwing, scooping, game plays and positions. Scrimmages will be included. Players should bring sticks. Meadowlark Kennels Boarding and Grooming Personalized care for your pet in a country setting. Large play area. - Pi 540439-3206 Midland, VA 22728 Summer Camps & Recreation Classes For children ages 3-J$. A Camp or Class for every interest, front General Recreation and Sports to Dance, Drama, Computers, Science, Fitness, Art, Cheerleading, Cooking and more... ® 10900 University Blvd., Manassas www.Freedom-Center.com Register: 703-993-8444

PAGE summer seminars are ‘super’ Three hundred and seventeen children exited Taylor Middle School one afternoon last June. The kids, from age 4 to rising eighth graders, wore balloon hats, carried colorful paper fish and demonstrated the new dance steps they had learned as they traipsed down the entrance steps. Several chattered about basketball games, karate moves and how to make pink slime and palindromes. It was the first day of Super Summer Seminars. The program, orchestrated by Parent Advocates of Gifted Education, features a week of educational (and just plain fun) classes. Volunteer teachers provide the raw materials and the kids generate the fun. Nature, sports, drama, cooking, dancing, music and art are topics included in the week-long adventure, which this year will begin June 25 and continue to June 29. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Taylor Times Newspapers File Photo Super Summer Seminars are a week-long hodge podge of fun and learning. Middle School. The cost for the program is minimal and a discount is given when more than one child attends per family. Flyers about Super Summer Seminars will be distributed through the county’s public schools and are also available at the public library branches and at Giant Foods in Warrenton. Those interested in learning more may call Karen Angell at 439-0444 or Linda Shirocky at 347-6499. Mil must Wishes from nil of ns nt Family ( arc... i Rudolf G. Bickel, M.D. Ellen Barbara, R.N., BJS. Nurse Practitioner, A.NA. Certified Patricia Newton, R.N., BJS. Nurse Practitioner, A.NA. Certified Chyquieta Fox Medical Technician WELCOMING NEW nmENTS NOW OFFICE HOURS Call for prompt appointment Mon, Tuas, Woo, Fri: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thu: Noon-7 p.m. • Sat 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wo make every effort to occommodoto potions without oppointmont i FamilyCcire —.—in The Plains Mon, Wed, Thors, Fri: *31 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Toes: Noon-7 p.m. Alternate Sat 9 a.m.-l p.m. 5A Fauquier Ax. The Plmns, VA 540.253.5776 itimits THE PLAINS FMmiyCare| h* Ptm* Pott 0#fc# WimMon. IS mikt Electric Guitar Packages j Starting at $199 1 p Bass Guitar Packages : Starting at $219 '7 • Acoustic Guitars ting at $79 F’tfrtp&f 0 Pn+nur 10957 Lute Court Manassas. VA Call For Directions hJ Our staff will be on site at Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Summer Camps for Youth..^ Central Region i Rady Park and Eva Walker Park with a full ^ bag of excitement and activities! Recreation leaders will plan, organize and supervise games and activities ana make the day in the Park a pleasant one. Tennis Camps July 9-July 20 Mon - Fri Gymnastic 1 Camps i July 30- Aug 2 Mon-Thu Aug 6-Aug 9 Mon-Thu All Event Gymnastics Ages 7 & up The pros at Chestnut forks give kids a fir - .auction to tennis: during the summer. PeeWee ages 46 10-11:00 a.m. ; Tennis ages 7-14 11:00 am - noon Teen Learn great bashes or furthur your t^ing this all even||^ym£ camp. Gymna lor Che Ages 7 & up . Ages 13 & up is just what» gthen and build upon love of cheerleadmg Camps will be held at Warrenton Gymnastics , Center : *:■' T ■ i. * \ ' Call for details! 540-347-6896 www.co.fauquier.va.us/services/parks/centralsummer2001.html

Times Newspapers File Photo Svyjgiming is an option at 4-H camps throughout the summer. • Dive Into Summer at Fast Aquatics Summer Swim Lessons Red Cross certified instructors Summer Swim Team The most SPLASH for your cash! Summer Swim Passes Buy before May 15th and save! Call Now for Details 540-3494858 Public access year-round facility, minutes from Warrenton afvint Hill. I weekender! This popular, annual guide, in convenient booklet form, will be circulated to over 1/2 million fun-loving readers in Fairfax, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties... an exciting year-long reference to everything that is fun to do in our region with additional copies distributed throughout the year. And place your print ad online for a year in our Fun Guide Section at TimesConununity.com Publication Date: Wed., May 2,2001 Ad Deadline: Wed., April 5,2001 (Times To got Into Wookondor'a Ouldo to Fun... Coll Your Advertising Consultant Today! Fauquier County Office 540-347-4222 Loudoun County Office I 703-777-1111 Boston Times • Herndon Times • Vienna Times ' Great Falls Times • McLean Times Centrevitle Times • Chantilly Times • Fairfax Times • Fairfax Station Times Burke Times • Springfield Times • Annandale Times • Loudoun Times-Mirror Eastern Loudoun Times • Fauquier Times-Democrat 4-H camp provides outdoor fun and hands-on learning The Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center in Front Royal was established in 1980 as a site for 4-H summer camps for boys and girls. Located on 229 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this American Camping Association accredited camp offers campers a safe environment to pursue a variety of recreational and educational opportunities. COUNTRY CLUB KENNELS & TRAINING “Your Pet’s #1 Choice for Their Vacation!” A Fun, Stress-Free Alternative To Standard Boarding Kennels • Luxurious accomodations at competitive rates! • Services include Boarding, Training, Puppy Socialization, Bathing, Portraits and Pond Trips! • Extra large indoor/outdoor runs with access to exercise paddocks six tunes daily at no additional charge! • Climate controlled with heat and A/C! • 4*5 peaceful country acres! • Interactive playtime (with owners permission and at kennel’s discretion)! • Living room quarters for selective guests! • Lots of pampering and playtime! • Every customer leaves satisfied! By Appointment Only • Reservations Required Phone: 540-788-3559 Fax: 540-788-4987 E-mail: carlacck@aol.com 4-H Junior Camp The traditional 4-H camping program provides youth between the ages of 9-13 years with hands-on learning sessions in canoeing, outdoor living skills, horsemanship, archery, swimming and more. Special programs include Water Olympics, carnivals and campfires promote teamwork and the community spirit of 4H. SPECIAL INTEREST CAMPS Cloverbud Camps These wonderful experiences for children ages 5-8 and their parents or guardians will introduce all to the world of 4-H camping. Exciting hands-on activities include Native American crafts, nature hikes and campfires. Horse Camp This camp will help experienced riders become more familiar with their horses. Through classes on horse nutrition, safety and showmanship, campers __ wm Local Camps June, July & August throughout No. VA! For more info contact Craig Jones at 800-888-8076 x26 www.britanniasoccer.com Three decades of service in No. VA. 1 Where friends & fun collide with rhythm! far 4. ' t » j. . Come Join tut... See what all the talk’s Classes also held in Middle burg Warrenton classes held at Humblestone Inn for the Arts rail Sharon 540-364*7609 or check out our website www.duvalldance.com will learn to better care for their horses as j they become better riders. Participants must provide their own horses as well as all necessary equipment. Those interested may call the Loudoun Extension Office at (703) 7770373 to register. Shooting Education Camp This week, co-sponsored by 4-H and the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, will provide campers with lessons in safety and basic marksmanship for shotgun, air rifle, black powder and archer. Skilled, trained instructors will lead all courses. Wilderness Adventures Trained, qualified leaders will take youth to the environs of Breathing and Sinks of Gandy Caves for the caving trip; the wilderness of West Virginia for backpacking; the Lower New River for white water rafting and the Potomac River for the kayaking trip. Ironman I provides a sampler of kayaking, caving and backpacking, while Ironman II offers caving, backpacking and horseback riding. Junior ages can also try the Ironman and backpacking trips programmed just for them. “Survivor” Week is for experienced wilderness ad-venturers. This program will involve teens 15-18 years in activity, budget, and program coordination while learning survival skills in the West Virginia wilderness. All basic equipment is supplied for each trip. Participants will need to provide their own sleeping gear and backpacks. The 4-H Center has a limited number of packs for rent. Registration Registration is underway and forms are available from the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center, phone (540) 685-7171, fax (540)6356876, or www.ext.vt.edu/ resources/4h/northem/. Youth must reach the minimum age between Oct. 1, 2000 and Sept. 30, 2001. For all camps above $100, an early-bird deposit of $50 per camp will secure a spot. The remaining balance must be postmarked by June 1 to receive the early-bird rate.

Local schools oner summer camps Highland School offers academic and athletic opportunities for girls and boys ages 4-18. More than 75 sections are offered, beginning June 18 and continuing through Aug. 17. Topics include science, math, foreign language, drama, art, music and driver education. A special section of the program is dedicated to 4 and 5year-olds. These areas are taught exclusively by Highland School’s certified pre-kindergarten and kindergarten staff. The camp is fully licensed by the state. Athletic opportunities include basketball, soccer, girls lacrosse, field hockey and volleyball. In addition, the ever-popular “sportsfest” camps will continue. Some of the highlights are: • During the week of June 18-22, art and music will take center stage, with many fun and rewarding opportunities. • Local artist Wendy Wiebe has agreed to share her world of felting in two great weeks. (Limited enrollment.) • Kent State University returns to offer a field hockey camp. • Driver education classes will be offered, both in the classroom and behind the wheel. Students may receive Virginia’s 90-day temporary license from the school. This section is limited to 25 stu % Curious About Art Classes? : Art-N-More has just what you are looking for... Painting, Rubber Stamping, Drawing & more! A dents, and early registration is suggested. Gary Leake, summer camp director, has details at 3474350. The Wakefield School boasts low student-teacher ratios, personal attention and a convenient location. • Academic subjects are offered for students in grades 2-12. Classes are available in math, grammar and science. There are also classes in SAT preparation for high school students and study skills for students in grades 4-12. • Art lovers 9-12 years old will find an outlet through art camps in painting, basic art skills and mixed media. • A “Once Upon a Story” camp will offer activities related to a story theme. This camp is for children 4-6 years old. • Sports camps will be available in soccer, basketball and volleyball. • Adventure camps will give children 10-15 a chance to experience canoeing, kyacking and other outdoor sports. Tom Veith has details at (540) 253-5393 or (202) 2431071. Wakefield’s web site is www.wakefieldschool.com. Warrentoj Lanes / Bowling Restaurant Video Games w Youth - Adult League for the Summer will be up & ( running in June! (Date to be determined) Come in and stay cool! Let ns host your birthday parties and celebrations!! Hours: M - Th 2-10 p.m. F - Sat. Noon - 11 p.m. Sun. Noon - 10 p.m. 272 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 540-347-2300 be Stmrn summer octtv ctfes Bike Rodeo at Fauquier Hospital Saturday, May 12 -10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Geared for riders 5 thru 14. Free but registration required Babysitter’s Training Course Saturday, April 21, Wednesday, June 20 or Monday, July 16. A certified babysitter course for ages 12 to 16. $20 fee: registration required. Junior Volunteer Program Ages 13 thru 18. Applications can be obtained from School Guidance offices or by calling 5403490588. Applications must be rsubmitted by May 1. Red Cross Community First Aid Individuals 13 years and older. $50 Fee and registration required. at fauauier hospital. www.ffauqtiiei1iospital.org To register for Fauauier hospital programs contact: " : V s Fauquier Hospital Physician Referral and Community Link at 540-3430588.

Virginia State Parks campgrounds opened March 1 There’s something special about the warmth of a campfire, the tranquility of the great outdoors and the sense of peace that can only be found when you’re camping. March 1 marked the opening of the 2001 camping season in Virginia State Parks. They offer more than 1,000 campsites, ranging from primitive tent sites to recreational vehicle sites with electrical and water hook-ups. More information about spending the night in a Virginia State Park is available by calling (800)-933PARK. Information is also available at www.dcr.state.va.us. Parks with camping The following Virginia State Parks offer campsites. Those interested may call the parks for specific information, or call the Virginia State Parks Reservations Center at (800) 933-PARK. Information is also available at Summer 2001 • Classical Ballet Camp ''July 9 - July 20, ages 8 and above with performance at end of camp. • Dance, Drama, Fitness & Fun Camps 5-8 years old June 25 - July 7 & July 23 - Aug. 3 • Dance Technique Classes Ages 3'i - adult, 6 week sessions • Musical Theatre Camp July 30 - Aug. 10 • Les Sylphides %A/fct!£n t^‘mce . Ctudb +0^ , hsuMisliecl 1990 & Boutique Laura Crowne, M.A. Owner/Director 75-C West Lee Street, near Legends Restaurant Call for schedule 540-349-2439 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA Join Today! This new organization tor children and young adults, ages o-Io, is located at Taylor Middle School! Please complete this form to receive an application and other information. Boys & Girls Club of Fauquier Last Name_First Name_Sex Address___ Telephone:___ Age_Birthday_Social Security #_School ID#_ School Name_:__ Signature of Parents/Guardian _ Membership $20.00 per year, due each Oct. 1 - You will be sent other forms that must be filled out by parent or guardian. Return in Care of: Mr. Charles H. Curtis, 362 Chappell Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 www.dcr.state.va.us. Bear Creek Lake State Park, (804) 492-4410 Chippokes Plantation State Park, (757) 294-3625 Claytor Lake State Park, (540) 643-2500 Douthat State Park, (540) 862-8100 Fairy Stone State Park, (540) 930-2424 False Cape State Park, (757) 426-7128 First Landing State Park and Natural Area, (757) 4812131 Grayson Highlands State Park, (540) 579-7092 Holliday Lake State Park, (804) 248-6308 Hungry Mother State Park, (540) 781-7400 James River State Park, (804) 933-4355 Kiptopeke State Park, (757) 331-2267 New River Trail State Park, (540) 699-6778 Natural Tunnel State Park, (540) 940-2674 Occoneechee State Park, (804) 374-2210 Pocahontas State Park, (804) 796-4255 Times Newspapers File Photo Camping trips g: /e families a chance to get close to nature, and one another. Raymond R. “Andy” Guest Jr. Shenandoah River State Park, (540) 622-6840 Sky Meadows State Park, (540) 592-3556 Smith Mountain Lake State Park, (540) 297-6066 Staunton River State Park, (804) 572-4623 Twin Lakes State Park, (804) 392-3435 Westmoreland State Park, (804) 493-8821 SUMMER FUN BULLETIN BOARD Warrenton Gymnastics. Calltor Information on our summer program. , 1 365 W. Shirley Ave. • Warrenton Phone 540-347-7697 Hutchison Trawl Bureau, Ud. A lull service agency lor over 30 years Fast, COMPUTERIZE Worldwide Ruorvotioni Butin*** & P*r*onal Travel Plan* Commercial Accounts Invited I 40 Main St. Warrantor)

Whale From Page 3 can borrow from friends and loved ones. So I snatched my 12-year-old old nephew Andrew from the safe and loving arms of his family and we headed for the open sea. The day dawned gray, cold and windy. We knew enough to pack layers of warm clothes and were well padded, toting binoculars and cameras. We ate some lunch and had candied ginger, which I had read was good for sea sickness. We joined about 50 other hardy souls waiting for the boat. I talked with a couple of the guides, all naturalists from the museum. They quietly mentioned that only about two out of three trips actually see any whales. I asked if they offered rain checks if there were no whales. “This ain’t Sea World, ma’am” was the answer. Perhaps there are a few bugs in the “people skills,” too. The boat looked unnervingly small compared to the life-size humpback whale model at the museum. A few passengers headed straight for the warm cabin. The rest of us wiped a few drops of water off the seats and shivered with excitement — and cold. A few yards away from the dock the boat started heaving in every direction. I grabbed my nephew on one side and a startled stranger on the other, braced my sneakers against the floor and held on. In open water, the boat repeatedly pitched 15 to 20 ©me$ Staff Executive Editor: John Toler Managing Editor: Robin Earl Cover layout: Amy Lloyd Writers: Deborah Shepherd, Regina Yurkonis Advertising consultants: Pam Symington,' Sylvia McDevitt, Marie Rossi, Kathy Mills, Jack Crank Advertising assistant: Stephanie Addison Summer Day Camp XU Horse Course Rkfing, swimming, skating, games & axifts J/ for boys A girls ages 8 & up. ft Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Extended day available) $235/week June 18 - 22, July 9 - 13, 16 - 20, 30 -Aug 3, Aug 13 - 17 CImmss SnlmaenasJiMla A olKFW KKaBr I VCIfTVp TOT IIIIOI IllVUkiiv A advanced riders only ($283/week) June 25 - 29 & Aug. 6-10 Meadowb rook Chid .Development Center E>E>S Wtnchesfer Sfreef, Warrcnfon Kccepf frig Iona Now for Children ajjea 2 1/2 f-o 13 Offering Summer Progr^ wH-h V*s of Kc+MHes: . Skat*9* S**Mn*9‘ Mo*** : • SpedMFleWTr^* gi - Fun Lan4 (Fr«art*»t>%f!> • -Cr«*k«*MF Mi '■'ont-acl- Paulo WlW,. Admlnlsfro^or 540-349-4954 <r « 705-754-7135 feet in the air before plunging down with a splash. Our clothes were soaked and we were freezing. Almost everyone had retreated inside except Andrew and me. Sea water filled our ears, eyes and sometimes, mouths. We looked at each other, smiled and agreed we were having the time of our lives. We followed the shoreline for about an hour then turned. The wind died down, the sun came out and a normal color returned to the skin on my hands. People started staggering out of the cabin and we found we could stand, holding the railing. Thanks to the ginger, we were among the few people holding the railing for pleasure. The boat still rose and fell and the water was jet black with laces of foam against the blue sky. Although our eyes still scanned the horizon for any sign of a tail, fin or spout, I think we had all given up hope of a sighting. Our two-hour ride was over. To date, I’ve gone to Corolla, N.C. to not see wild horses. I’ve gone to Au$*in, Texas to not see three million Freetail bats emerge from under the bridge and now, I’ve not seen humpback whales off Virginia Beach. There certainly is a pattern here. Anyone up for Loch Ness? The whales visit Virginia Beach from about January through early March. There are dolphin-watching trips in the summer. Good information came from www.vbfun.com and from (800) VA BEACH. Going Away For Vacation ? Call us for the best care for your pets while you're away! • Family owned and operated for twenty years • Boarding all breeds and cats • Large covered outdoor runs • Air conditioning Call (540) 364-2996 Orlean, VA Notre Dame Academy Basketball Ca II Three Camp Sessions For Boys and Girls Ages 7-16 June 18-22 June 25-29 July 9-13 ONLY $150 PER SESSION! Notre Dmac Academy1997-2001HBghBgkb I Baakcd <1 ia the State of VA 199S-99 ■2001 *. ! >'iu A S59 Acpoatt h refaireJ by Jmk 1, JM1 IkUwhteAifaHbrfaM >U *■: NBA 1-hrrt.JI C—f. 5J521 Notre Dmc Laac, MMMaig, VA VI IT __fcr Mon UbnutkM aM «4« AI7-J «Bt

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