Rappahannock News, April 3, 2002

; i 1 ' I?* r ? t t - ij 124th Year ... No. 14 * Rappahannock County’s Family Newspaper Since 1877 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents; Rapp Briefs v* Spring forward Daylight Savings Time begins this year at 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 7. So plan to set the clock ad one hour before going to Saturday night - or risk 'ing 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 took forward to the last Sunday in October, when they can gain the hour back when Standard Time returns. Our creeks and streams, RLEP to sponsor event Are they clean? Are they better than before? What determines a "dirty" river? On Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m., RLEP is sponsoring a demonstration, by Janet Davis, a certified stream/water monitor, of the quality of Rappahannock's streams, rivers and creeks. Ms. Davis will evaluate and test the water at the Cliff Miller Farm, near Sperryville. Come and learn about one of our precious resources. RSVP to Bruce Jones, 675-3152 or bsjonz@aol.com. Democrats to "clean up" section County Democrats will celebrate a belated second "birthday" of its Adopted Highway on Saturday, April 6. All able and willing Democrats and other foes of litter should gather at Massies Corner on US 211 at 10 a.m. for some serious Spring cleaning. B ng gloves and wear sturdy — , shoes. For more information call Kate Gagnon at 675-2056. BZA to meet April 4 The March meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals will be held Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. BZA meetings are normally held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. For information call 6755330. Directors to meet The April Board of Directors meeting for Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, will take place Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Extension Office. The meeting is open to the public. Rabies clinic set A rabies vaccination clinic will be held at the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, Route 639 off of US 211 in Amissville on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $10 per pet. Vaccinations will be available for cats and dogs. For more information call 937-3336. Rappahannock Happenings • Monday, April 8, children return to school following Spring Break. • Tuesday, April 9, the Rappahannock School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the RCHS Band Room. • Kindergarten registration for 2002-03 will take place April 9-12. • Wednesday, April 10, the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall. a ai ainaai ■■ n ■■ ■■■ ll w" UOfUU " ZOU3U Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Old Dominion races slated Saturday By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Old Dominion Hounds Pointto-Point will be held, this Saturday, April 6, at Ben Venue Farm in Rappahannock County. Post time is 12 p.m. for the first of at least eight races. Pony races for juniors open the card, with other series events for novice riders on the flat, ladies over timber, and owner-riders over both hurdles and timber. There are also races for maidens and winners over hurdles, and the program’s feature is the three-mile Leeds Don open timber. Ben Venue Farm is located 18 miles west of Warrenton, just off US 211. Details on parking and admission options are available at (540 ) 3644573. At a Glance • When: 12 p.m. Saturday, April 6 • Where: Ben Venue Farm, Ben Venue, Rappahannock County • Features: Leeds Don open timber, ladies timber, novice flat, owner-rider series events. \ • Details: (540) 364-4573 The Old Dominion Point-to-Point race will be held on Saturday, April 6 at Ben Venue Farm. Post time is noon. Fourth of July celebration in doubt By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer A motion by the Board of Supervisors to forego a contribution to this year’s Fourth of July Celebration in Washington cast further doubt on whether the event will take place at all. Ad hoc Fourth of July Committee Chair George Rosenbaum briefed the Board, at their April meeting, on the Committee s recent difficulty in identifying an organizational home for the 2002 event, and he asked for their advice, apparently hoping that the Board of Supervisors would offer to adopt the celebration. Mr. Rosenbaum provided the Board with an update on the plans for this year's event, and he noted that the Committee and the Town of Washington "are at a standstill." He told the Board that he and other indi Book Fair to be held at RCES April 17-23 Parents can encourage their children’s love of reading. One way to do that is to attend the Scholastic Book Fair at Rappahannock County Elementary School on Wednesday, April 17 through Tuesday, April 23. Scholastic Book Fairs bring the best books and educational learning products from more than 150 publishers to readers of all ages. The Book Fair is open to the entire community. The Book Fair features traditional children’s favorites and new works by popular authors and illustrators. Parents and teachers will find plenty to interest them too. The fair is open each school day from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be open on Thursday evening, April 18, until 8 p.m for your convenience. The Book Fair also is an opportunity- to donate books to your child’s class. Teachers will submit “Wish Lists” of books that would enrich their classroom libraries. When you visit the Fair,,you can find out which books have been requested and purchase one or more to donate. Each donated book will be recognized with a bookplate identifying your child or family as the donor. The Book Fair helps Rappahannock County Elementary School Library promote reading and learning while raising money for Library projects. For more information, call Aney Massie at 987-8259 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. viduals responded to Washington Mayor Stew Willis' call for volunteers to plan and manage the 2002 celebration, but that the Town Council has balked at supporting the organizational needs of the Committee. At the March meeting of the Town Council, Town Attorney John Bennett suggested that the Committee incorporate and assume responsibility for the event's liability, but Committee members appeared to r agree that such an approach placed an undue burden upon them, and that they had volunteered to assist the Town and had not volunteered to assume all of the liabilities for the 2002 event. At a Committee meeting subsequent to the Town Council meeting. Committee members agreed to formally request that the Town itself assume responsibly for event liability and financial affairs. The Town Council s response to that request was to agree to place Committee members names on the Town's liability policy, but they refused to accept responsibility for any financial aspects of the event. That left the Committee without the means to accept funds and to pay event bills, and so Mr. Rosenbaum asked the Board of Supervisors if See FOURTH, Page A8 Lions to distribute trees In an effort to re-establish the American Chestnut tree to this area, the Rappahannock Lions Club will be distributing American Chestnuts to the general public. The Lions are attempting to reintroduce this grand old native tree back here in the Piedmont. The seedlings being distributed are a cross of mature American Chestnut from Virginia and one from West Virginia, whom both have escaped the blight that has killed so many chestnuts. It is understood that the offspring seedlings of these two trees should be blight-resistant. The cultivation process has been done through the American Chestnut Association and Virginia Tech. The distribution of the seedlings will be on Saturday, April 6 starting at 7 a.m. at the Rappahannock Co-op, on US 211 between Sperryville and Washington. A donation of $2 per tree is requested. For further information, con-* tact Sheriff Larry Sherertz at 675-5300. A hunting we will go! Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C Wayland Children from the Sperryville community gathered on Good Friday for an annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Sperryville Methodist Church at the home of Mrs. Margaret Ann Wayland. Several egg hunts, and special * services including sunrise services were held over the past weekend in celebration of the Easter holiday.

Panther Pause— RCPS News in Brief By Amy Hughes Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock County Public Schools will be having quite an extended spring break this year. Due to the lack of snow days this, winter, students and teachers will be enjoying four extra days of break. These days were built into the schedule to be used as make-up days for school cancellations. .Everyone is excited about spring break, including the teajchers! ' While many of us will be spending time “spring cleaning.” there are a few staff members wjio have exciting plans for a spring excursion. Two of these plaps include traveling overseas. Ms. Dewez will be flying to London and then onto Paris to visit her family and Ms. Devour is traveling to Ddrnstadt, Germany to visit a ffiend. Other staff will be resting, starting their gardens, resting, reading books, i & repairing their homes, resting, hiking, coaching soccer, spending time with pets, and simply relaxing and recuperating. • Over the break the Rappahannock Panthers will still be in action. On March 28 the soccer, baseball, and softball teams NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENEWAL of THORNTON RIVER and TAG-ON TO HAMPTON STOCK FARM AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS In accordance with Section 15 2-4300, et. seq. 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. May 6, 2002. at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington. VA, to consider a renewal df the Thornton River Agricultural and Forestal District and a tag-on to the Hampton Stock Farm Agricultural and Forestal District. 'The proposed Ordinances are available for inspection at the Clerk’s Office and the County Administration Office, both in Washington. VA, Monday through Friday 8:30 - 4:30. -The Rappahannock County Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory -Committee shall meet on Wednesday. Apnl 17. 2002. at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington. VA. to consider the proposed Ordinance and -Qistrict, and to make recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. ,The Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall consider the matter •at their regular meeting of Wednesday. April 17. 2002, at 7:30 p.m., at the |) Courthouse in Washington. 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Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. was in action against Madison. The girl’s soccer team has been training hard all pre-season. • On Saturday, April 13 the Rappahannock County High School will participate in a Rappahannock County clean up as part of the Trash Free Rappahannock initiative. Students and staff are encouraged to join in and volunteer their energy for a day of “spring cleaning.” Vol unteers will be rewarded with free admission to an outdoor concert, carnival, and cookout at RCHS. The day begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. • Occurring along with the clean up is Spring-fest carnival sponsored by the RCHS art department. The high school art department is organizing the carnival as a fundraiser for a darkroom. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Rappahannock County High School softball field, good food, a pie-eating contest, obstacle course, picture booth, and much more will be available. • The Seventh grade students are getting excited and gearing up for their trip to Williamsburg. Many thanks go out to Ms. Holly Massie who has been organizing the 2002 trip since April of 2001! Students have worked hard in a variety of fund raisers to help pay for the trip. They will be visiting the Virginia Marine Science Museum, the Jamestown National Historic Park, the Jamestown Festival Park, and Historic Colonial Williamsburg. Students will also be touring the College of William and Mary as well as Mary Washington College on their trip. They will be heading off Tuesday, April 9 and returning on April 12. • Daylight savings time begins April 7, the Sunday before we return to school, so be sure to ‘spring ahead!’ RAAC Library Series continues Melvin Goodman to Discuss Unilateralism in American By Stephen Kornbeatt Special to the Rappahannock News Why is most of the international community opposed to the deployment of a national missile defense? Why are Europeans and Arabs opposed to the U.S. use of military force against Iraq? Why has the United States become increasingly isolated in the international community? These and other provocative foreign policy questions will be examined by Dr. Melvin Goodman, a professor of international security at the national War College and a senior fellow at the Center for International Policy. Dr. Goodman will be the guest speaker on Friday evening, April 12 at 8 p.m., as part of the RAAC sponsored Library Series His expertise was in frequent demand on the cable news stations as America struggled to understand the post 9/11 world, particularly in relation to terrorism and the intelligence community. Dr.Goodman will explore “unilateralism” as one of the great traditions of American foreign policy, and the problematic implications of the extended use of this view into current policy. George Washington, in his farewell address, talked of the. need for the newlycreated United States to be at liberty to make foreign policy independent of the Europeans. In its present usage, Unilateralism calls for making foreign policy independent of the rest of the world. The strategic motivation for unilateralism is to be unencumbered in the making of foreign policy, but Goodman thinks that good strategic policy means gaining the support of others and consulting with both friends and foes alike when possible Unilateralism — a way of viewing ourselves as a country and as people in isolation from others — has long and deep social and Melvin Goodman political roots. Dr. Goodman will talk of the application of these traditions to strategic thinking and to our national security, particularly in the national security policies of Presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush. In his April 12 talk, Dr. Goodman will pay special attention to the influence of the Pentagon on the policy and intelligence communities in both administrations, and explore the U.S. emphasis on national missile defense in the context of unilateral policy making and military influence. Missed opportunities Dr. Goodman believes that the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 “provided a strategic opening for ‘new thinking’ in American foreign policy. But the two Bush administrations and the Clinton administration have failed to respond to the challenge. The attacks of Sept. 11 provided another opportunity to refocus and realign American national security — but once again, we have relied on unilateral and triumphal approaches rather than on multilateralism and diplomacy. With the possible exception of Secretary of State Colin Powell, the senior members of the current Bush administration appear to believe that military force is the only tool in the Holland's Treat Plant Holland’s Summer Flowering Bulbs Now! Choose from our wide variety of the finest quality imported Holland bulbs. These easy to plant Summer flowering bulbs will give you exquisite shapes and colors to enjoy all Summer long. 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Having followed some of the discus-' sions on in Rappahannock, I look forward to a fascinating exchange of ideas.” In addition to his positions at the National War' College and the Center forInternational Policy, Dr: Goodman is also adjunct professor of government at American University and Johns Hopkins University. ' Prior to the National War College, he was a senior analyst for Soviet policy at the CIA and the State Department. Published works Dr. Goodman’s most recent books are The Wars of Eduard Shevardnadze co-authored with his wife, Lyn Ekedahl, and The Phantom Defense, his case, against a national missile defense. He has written for Harper’s Magazine,, Foreign Policy, New York Times, Washington Post, and the Bulletin for Atomic Scientists. Dr. Goodman has also appeared on Newsline, Niteline, C-Span, and the network news shows, as well as being a regular commentator on Voice of America. He is also a frequent and fond visitor to Rappahannock County. School census now underway The Triennial census of school age children is now underway for the year 2002. This census, last undertaken in 1999, gives the state the information it needs to apportion the sales tax revenues to the counties. This census is required by state! law, and is now taking placer in all the counties of the Commonwealth. '•;; All children between tKe ages of 5 and 19, living in Rappahannock County, need to be counted, so that the county may receive its fair share of state tax revenues..-" This school census, hoy^ ever, is far more valuablethan just as a revenue pro-! ducer. At least several times) during the year, resident^* and former residents call oi)) visit to request informatidh) from the past census years to* help them with personal or) financial needs. Questions such as birth, dates, ages when in school,ages of siblings, etc., are often needed to validate some claims to Social Security or insurance benefits. Copies of the census reports are kept in the Rappahannock County Public Schools office. All schools iii the county will be provided census forms. Copies of the census form will also be available at tl%£ School Board Office at -!6 Schoolhouse Road in Washington. Parents whose children are educated outside the county, or are home schooled, may get the forms at the county library, or by calling Helen Williams at 937-4279, and a copy of the form will be mailed. ^40-67£-Q34a^ TWith youi^pk tinsr.' A

Saving Monticello How Jefferson’s home was rescued from ruin By James P. Gannon Special to the Rappahannock News At the age of 82, Thomas Jefferson was so burdened by debts that he came up with a novel idea for paying them: a state lottery’ in which the prize was Monticello, his beloved estate home east of Charlottesville. Under his plan, the state of Virginia would sell 11,000 lottery tickets at $10 each, and the winner would get Monticello after Jefferson died. The Virginia legislature approved the plan, but before any tickets were sold, the expr^sident died on July 4, 1826. The story of Monticello’s subsequent decline and ultimate resurrection to its status as a national treasure the subject of a fascinating, new book by Middleburg author Marc Leepson. Saving Monticello is the first complete history of this famous landmark written about the period after Jefferson’s time. In his carefully-researched book, Mr. Leepson details the story of the famous estate’s history, and the many colorful characters that played important roles in its past. The mansion is sold Faced with Jefferson’s more than $107,000 in debts, hi's heirs first sold all his personal belongings, some land and his slaves — and then Thb L»tt F.miu’j Em Qjrt‘T to Infer rm Hoc that Built * %tnnjf^Plonti&L 0 & M a « c X, f concluded they must sell Monticello, as well. But it took years to find a buyer, and Monticello fell into disrepair. Finally, in November 1831, Charlottesville druggist James Barclay bought the mansion and 522 surrounding acres for the bargain-basement price of $7,000. Three years later, Mr. Barclay sold Monticello to Uriah P. Levy, a U. S. Navy commodore. By then, the property was in an advanced state of decay. The acquisition of Monticello in 1834 marked the beginning of a ninedecade saga of Levy family stewardship. Uriah Levy owned the house until he died in 1862. At that point, it was confiscated Marc Leepson by the Confederate government in Richmond. Under the Confederacy’s Alien Enemies Act of 1861, the Richmond government was authorized to seize Monticello, since it was owned by a U.S. Navy officer, thus an “alien enemy.” While in the hands of the Confederacy, Monticello deteriorated under a caretaker until it was sold late in 1864 to a Confederate army colonel for $80,500. But the officer never lived there, and after the Civil War, the estate reverted to the heirs of Uriah Levy. Resurrection The house was in a state of ruin when it was taken over in 1879 by a second generation of the Levy family, Jefferson Monroe Levy, a wealthy New York real estate and stock speculator and three-term congressman. The new owner poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into the repair and upkeep of the grand old mansion, only to be rewarded by a vicious national campaign — with anti-Semitic overtones aimed at its Jewish owner — to have the house taken over by the federal government. After years of resisting pressure to give up the house to the government, Jefferson Levy finally agreed in 1923 to sell Monticello to the non-profit Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation for $500,000. Saving Monticello is published by Simon & Schuster’s Free Press, and retails for $25. Mr. Leepson will sign and discuss his book in an appearance Saturday, April 6, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Old Sperryville Bookshop on Main Street in Sperryville. The event is free and open to the public, and reservations are not needed. Signed copies will be available at the Old Sperryville Bookshop. Persons unable to attend the signing may reserve a signed copy by calling the book shop at (540) 987-8444, or bysending an e-mail message to bookchurch@earthlink.net. Austin Ryan Bouffard named Honor Student Austin Ryan Bouffard, a sophomore at Hollins University, has been named an Contestants sought for Fire Chief The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire- Department is seeking young ladies between the ages of one and 21 to compete for the titles of Little Miss, ages one to six; Jr. Miss, ages 7-14 and Miss Honorary Fire Chief, ages 15-21. Anyone wanting to compete or for more information contact Karen Williams at 6354673. f JIM MCKAY^ USED CAR DEPARTMENT Tfear Model Stock! 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To attain this distinction, students must earn at least a 3.5 average on a 4.0 grading scale. #— We would li express our thanks to relatives, friends and neighbors for their kindness during the recent loss of our loved one. The Family of V Russell Sisk yJ I Bouffard is the daughter of Mr. Brian Bouffard of Washington and Mrs. Janet DeLong of Fruitland. She is a graduate of Rappahannock County High School. 8n * * * Sparryvillv, Vfl Friday. April 5 | BILL ABERNATHY SOLO Saturday. April 6 BLACK SHEEP FOR REAL NOW OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Family Dining & Fln« Mask . 540-987-3162 * www.blucmooncafa.t I Hollins is an independent liberal arts university offering undergraduate education to women, selected graduate programs for men and women, and community outreach initiatives. William’s Small Engine Repair A full line of service for farm equipment, lawn mowers, rototillers, weed eaters, chain saws, tractors. 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Box 179 • 257 Gay Street • Washington, Virginia 22747 540-675-3519 • FAX 540-675-1225 W-nU- HDlC Fodders tack 10-K2002 set for April 20 By John McCarthy Special to the Rappahannock News On Saturday, April 20 the 24th Annual Fodderstack 10-K “Incompetently Started Race” will be performed in Flint Hill followed immediately by the Fodderstack 10-K Race, which will run from the site of the debacle in Flint Hill to Washington. A bungled start for the race has become one of Rappahannock County’s most hallowed traditions. Participants have had everything from a stalled starter’s vehicle to a misfiring starter’s gun, a malfunctioning bull-horn, and a lost timekeeper to their credit, not to mention the vicious deer attack on the fender of the Sheriffs Office van a few years back. Most of the county governmental and volunteer brain trusts have combined to ensure that something truly stupid will set the tone for the race. While there are any number of participants who legitimately compete for the $300 cash prize (offered to the runner who bests the course record of 31:26 for men or 36:46 for women), the emphasis is on having a good time. Lots of prizes The trophies for first, second and third place — crafted by local artisan Merrill Strange for males and females in each of the now twelve categories — also acts as something of an incentive ... and perhaps the Eva Smith Memorial trophies to the first finishing Rappahannock County resident (male and female) also adds some fleetness of foot to a field which is otherwise rather short on attir tude but long on ...well., perseverance. Really, the bottom line is ' getting out and enjoying the first blush of Spring— or for ’ the type-As among you, beat- - ing the daylights out of the ‘ losers, wannabes and neverweres. In our continuing quest to make sure that everybody with a heartbeat who crosses the finish line gets a trophy, we have added a twelfth category, created by splitting the age 6069 categorv into two classes 60-64 and 65-69. There is no truth to the-' rumor that we will also award in the most creative heart attack category. In addition to the mug/trophies, t-shirts and the cheers of the teeming millions lining the race course, for the second' time we are offering drawings for gifts donated by local businesses. Local B&Bs will offer overnight accommodations for two, the Flint Hill Public House is offering dinner for. two. Four and Twenty Blackbirds is offering Brunch for two, among many others. Those picked must be present at the awards ceremony , to win these prizes; besides, • scalpers offer little for unwant- 1 ed seating in the Washington • Olympic Arena. j The race course The race runs from the Flint Hill Packing Shed, down \ Route 522 to a right turn onto ■ Fodderstack Road. Look for | the state trooper — but don’t. run into him — he’s armed. j Continue winding down . the Fodderstack road w here ' some helpful local residents! See 10K RACE, Page A8 MISSING: REWARD OFFERED These two 5 month old I-abrador retrieverona stolen fromjMfl^l the "Saturday r^.m. and believed to ae driving a tan colored Volvo. . | There is a $1,000 reward for ! information leading to the retrieval of these dogs. Their 1 names are Buck and Drake. If you have neighbors, friends or relatives who have recently acquired two lab puppies, one yellow and one black, answering to the names Buck and Drake, or if you have any information at all concerning these dogs, please contact the Coffey’s at 540-987-3325. 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The South Region of the Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Association is divided into seven districts stretching from New Jersey to Virginia. The top three wrestlers from each weight division advance to the MAWA South Regional tournament. The top four finishers at Regional’s advance to the Eastern National Wrestling Tournament. Gregory Flournoy, a first year wrestler, placed third in the Midget 62 pound division. Gregory faced Ryan Hunsburger, another tough Culpeper Cobra wrestler in his opening match and tasted defeat for one of the few times this season. This put Gregory in the consolation bracket. Gregory restored his winning ways and won his remaining matches to assure his third place finish. Gregory has shown tremendous promise and determination for a first year wrestler. The Culpeper Cobra coaches are looking for great things from this young man at Regional’s and beyond. Conner Miller placed first in the Junior 70 pound division. Conner won his first match with a pin. Conner then faced Michael Soil and in the second match and won a tough decision 5-0. In the finals, Conner faced Michael Garofolo a Culpeper Cobra teammate. This match was X V . fr. 'V * -«s,. m !p mt i JP • *.?i t j. 2 *'*!.•>/ • If! ■ ■ t§ •■ * i m, ■ *• ■ ©; . if- * ;:1 Ikfi. •T**' '■I You finally have the power to decide who supplies your electricity and natural gas. And Virginia Energy Choice has all the information you need to make an educated choice. To get your free Consumer Guide, call our toll-free number or visit our website below. 1-877-YES-2004 | yesvachoice.com li ■ for your free CONSUMER 6UI0E >*.i ■ IM • ' v - : • - ' • ••r. #£: • tense and heated. Conner had lost to Garofolo 4-0 the weekend prior at the Louisa tournament. This time the tables turned and Conner won 8-0 to claim his third consecutive MAWA District title. Alexander Sharp placed third in the Intermediate 100 pound division. In his opening match, Alexander faced Casey Kyle from Orange. Alexander was leading a close match 4-2 in the third period when he lost by pin fall. Alexander won his next two matches to finish third, winning his last match by pinning his opponent in the opening period. The MAWA District Wrestling Tournament moved from Stonewall High School in Manassas to the Culpeper Middle School after a seventeen year run. The Culpeper Cobras Wrestling Club hosted about 600 wrestlers from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, West Virginia and New Jersey at this prestigious district tour nament. The Culpeper Cobras Wrestling Club is extremely grateful for the financial support of area businesses from Rappahannock, Culpeper and Fauquier counties. Without the generous contributions from local businesses this tournament would not have been a smashing success. The Rappahannock contributors included: Jack DeBergh, CCLC, Country Cafe, Mountainside Medicine, RCSSA, Burgers & Things, Talk of the Town, Rush River Antiques, Antler Ridge. 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SPORTS Photos courtesy of Kathy Kreyling JUNIOR Rachel Sharp, left, and Senior Gwen Johnson are softballs' “Dynamic Duo". FRESHMAN Dustin White bats against Luray. SOPHOMORE John Letsen £#14) beats a Madison player to the ball as brother David (#15) looks on. Camp From Page A4 pond, streams, meadows, forests, and mountains. Campers are picked up and dropped off in Amissville, Washington, Sperryville, Culpeper, and Madison. Camp sessions are June 17-28, July 1-12, July 15-26, July 29 - Aug. 9, Aug. 12-23. Swim camp for 3-6 year olds is in its third summer. Sessions are June 10-14 and Aug. 26-30. Belle Meade Outdoors offers two six-night camping trips in the Blue Ridge ■ fountains for young people -tages 12-16. One group will ;+iike, backpack, and camp ' Jrom June 23-29. Another •group will canoe and camp 1 from July 7-13. >. For applications or to Schedule a visit call Susan Hoffman at 540-987-9748. By Jon Smythe Athletic Director It was the beginning of the Bull Run District competition for all teams this past week and it provided plenty of excitement. School let out for spring break but the Madison Mountaineers brought the week to a close with plenty of opening game action. The soccer and baseball teams split with their archrivals from next door but the softball teams dominated, as the “girls of summer” swept a pair. The track teams were cheated out of their season opener, as spring rains washed away the dual meet with Strasburg on Tuesday, March 26. Baseball Monday, March 25 saw the baseball teams in action against their non-district rival from Luray. The varsity traveled to Luray to play a pair of 5-inning games. The Panthers startled the hosting Bulldogs with a 6 to 3 opening game victory. Junior Noah Starks recorded his first career win with five strikeouts and no earned runs. The seniors led the way on the offensive end as Jeff Ritenour and Zach Ashby each went 2 for 3 with a double and two RBI’s apiece. The second game was not so kind to the visiting Panthers as the Luray team came out swinging. When the dust cleared it was Luray 13 to 1 over the Rapp side, in what seemed like a game between two totally different teams. Afterwards, Head Coach Mick Strand remarked, “The first game was a quality win against a good Luray team that has a lot of good athletes and is very well coached. Even though we took a small step backward in the second game it is a sign that our team is heading in the right direction.” The junior varsity got a great pitching performance from young Jason Jenkins in the first game of the JV doubleheader. The slender lefthander struck out eight and gave up only one walk over the five-inning game. Unfortunately, his mates couldn’t play the same quality of defense and those mistakes cost the JV Panthers a 4 to 1 defeat. Fellow 8th grader Jacob Dodson got the only two hits of the game for the home team. The second game saw both teams get better on the offensive side as the game ended in a 7 to 7 tie due to fading light conditions. Dylan Corbin pitched three innings and Alex Sharp threw the other two for the Panther JV team. Jason Jenkins collected two hits in the second game and scored twice, while Sharp scored three times. The Panthers out hit the visiting JV Bulldogs from Luray in the second game, but made too many mistakes to maintain the lead. On Thursday, March 28 with school out for spring break, the Varsity Panthers opened their Bull Run District season with an away game at Madison County High School. 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Softball The Varsity Lady Panthers played only one game this past week, but it was a big one and they won it. Thursday night, they traveled with the baseball team to Madison for the district opener. There is an intense rivalry between the girls on both these teams and tension is always in the air for these contests. Thursday night was no exception, as both pitchers locked horns in a real battle. When it was over, it was the reigning State Champions victorious again. Led by the “Dynamic Duo” of Sharp and Johnson, the Panthers won 3 to 0. Junior Rachel Sharp was the defense and Johnson was the offense. The rest of the Lady Panthers played their supporting roles like highly skilled parts in a well-oiled machine. Sharp struck out 12 and allowed only one baserunner — that was rival pitcher Holly Utz, whose 7th-inning single spoiled Sharp’s perfect game. Sharp also bunted with two outs in the first and Utz’s errant throw raced by the right-fielder and down the warning track, as Sharp raced around the bases for the first Panther run. Senior Gwen Johnson was 2 for 3 on the night with a triple and an in-the-park home run for the second Panther run. Sophomore Brittany Thornhill singled in another insurance run in the 7th inning, with one of the four hits given up by the Madison hurler. The Lady Panther defense was flawless again in their error-free support of their pitcher. While the “Big Girls” were bringing home the bacon from Madison, the “Little Girls” on the JV team had some home cookin’ going on of their own as they played host to the JV girls from Madison. When that contest ended, the JV Lady Panthers had scored a decisive victory of their own with a 12 to 4 win over the visiting JV Mountaineers. Sophomore Lara Kreyling went the distance on the mound for the home team recording 12 strikeouts and helping her cause with three hits, including two triples while scoring four runs herself. Freshman Rachel Gall also had three hits on the night. This win followed an 18 to 0 thrashing of the Page County JV softball team on Monday, March 25th, when the varsity was idle. Brittany Thornhill threw a one-hitter for the JV Panthers in that game and fellow sophomore, Jennifer Foreback, was a “one-woman wrecking crew” as she collected four hits and drove in eight runs. Gall also had four hits in that contest. Soccer While the “boys of summer” and the softball girls were battling the Mountaineers from Madison on Thursday, the guys and gals of soccer were locked into their own struggle* with that opponent. The varsij ty boys hosted Madison to ope® their Bull Run District seasort with the reigning Statf Champion Boys Soccer Team.* The Madison side ha$ pretty much rolled over their pre-season opposition and th£ home crowd was hoping for a good game. After the col£ spring weather conditions the team had been practicing under, it was nice to get a warm, comfortable day — it was a great day for soccer. • Unfortunately, thfc Madison side opened the scoring first with a goal not half way through the first 40 mity utes. After that lapse, th* Panthers started to take charge. Sophomore Johh . LetSen’s play at mid-field set the tone for the turn-around. He continuously won contested balls and redirected all head balls to his attacking side. With about 12 minutes left in the game, junior Ralph Pace took a long free kick from about 40 yards out. Senior Garner Smythe out leaped the Madison defenders and headed the ball in for the tying goal. The game ended after two 5-minute overtime periods with the score still knotted at 1 to 1. The Lady Panthers were not to have the same result with their away game against the Lady Mountaineers the same day. It was a hard fought contest from the beginning with the games only goal scored by the Madison team late in the first half. It was a high, lofty ball that went in off the hands of goalie Robyn Pivarnik. The Lady Panthers didn't let up and continued to put pressure on the Madison side. Junior Adrianne Moore had a breakaway chance that didn’t just missed when her kick went wide of the Madison net. 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-—&appaf)annotfe JJetosf— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 By MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County «/ $27 a year elsewhere in the United States «L." Back Copies: Recent 2 months. 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m to 5 p m., Monday-Friday • -- Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002 Our View .Volunteer ism . April is National Volunteer Month Hand Rappahannock residents deserve ^ a rou nd of applause 1m the editorial platform of the Rappahannock •News we use several bedrock issues to be of speIcial importance to the character and heritage of ^jipahannock County and one of the statements fead: ; Volunteerism, a hallmark of those who live in this proud and independent community, will be supported and encouraged as a continuing reflection of ^he strong timber and fierce spirit of the Rappahannock heritage. ;• Rappahannock is blessed with volunteers everywhere you turn. Last April the County Supervisors passed a resolution promoted by Rappahannock County Public School Volunteer Coordinator Jan tylakela that would appeal to the State Legislature to designate Rappahannock County as the Volunteer Capital of Virginia. .Though we fell a little short of our goal (Fairfax 4nd Alexandria opposed it), the Virginia House of fpelegates unanimously voted to honor ippahannock for the incredible volunteer spirit thibited by our citizens, especially in the school intern. What an accolade! '•According to Mrs. Makela, at RCES alone, over IJ)0D hours of volunteer assistance has been documented so far this year! What a statement that Qakes! yje encourage citizens throughout the month of April to volunteer a day or a few hours of their time to some worthwhile organization. No greater satisfaction can be derived than that of a volunteer pffort. l! Your service is needed in the Public School System, the Library, spring related community events, fire and rescue organizations, churches, area hospitals, Senior Citizen Center and the list goes pn. !! And last but not least — thank a volunteer for their efforts and make an April resolution to become ft volunteer today! I* Rappahannock Today Photo courtesy of Bruce Jones Hazel Zinn-Day gave an informative presentation recently to the Rappahannock Lions Club outlining the variety of 4-H program activities that have been served by Lion contributions. Lion President Gary Settle was given a memento of appreciation. Letters Effective Schools’ way should be County’s way The Rappahannock County School System is at a crossroads. It must choose its way and its purpose in the present environment of high stakes testing. It has recently been introduced to a simple but compelling way - the Effective Schools way. The Rappahannock County School System, thanks to the generosity of the Greve Foundation and Headwaters, has been engaged in the study of a self organizing process called the Effective Schools Improvement Process. This process was developed by analyzing and studying effective schools and identifying those characteristics which led to their success. It is a process used by schools around the world. Some of the more important characteristics associated with an effective school are self study and evaluation, assessment and change, participatory and shared decision making, and learning for all (children and adults). Self study and evaluation is a continuous process in an effective school. It is a process that gives the school access to itself. Information is gathered from children, staff and community. Afterwards, all of the people in the school work together to identify the school’s purpose, goals. strengths and weaknesses. It is the point from which the school assesses its growth and success in learning for all. In some schools, the school’s identity and purpose can be unilaterally decided by a minority and its consequent goals imposed by that same minority. This is not the effective schools way. Assessment is a continuous process in an effective school. Assessment helps the school become a living and dynamic system. Assessment of teaching and learning successes and failures creates information that results in a greater capacity for learning for all. Assessment can identify what is working. New structures for learning and learning environments can come from assessment. " However, in this present environment of high stakes testing, fear of failure abounds. Schools can become great machines that put out numbers and scores that have no real meaning and overwhelm the school with dissatisfaction and fear. In this climate of fear of failure, schools begin to look to other schools to see what they are doing rather than focus on their own successful efforts to discover solutions that work uniquely for them. Assessment can drive schools into positions of paralyzing conformity where systems of teaching are imposed and require absolute compliance. Mistakes become threats not opportunities for reflection and growth. The school can become a place of mediocrity, boredom, fear, mistrust and struggle where boundaries are breached only by hostile confrontations. This is not the effective schools way. Change, in an effective school, is a continuous process that occurs in a climate of support, trust and collaboration. It is the essence of growth and learning for all. When people in an effective school are working together, change allows them to discover and develop new skills, relationships and self worth. In some schools, change can be rooted in fear. It is often said that teachers are innately resistant to change. But it is not the change itself being resisted but the particular process of change that has been imposed and not created by themselves and for themselves and their students. It is > the resistance to being treated as peripheral and non essential to that change. This is not the effective schools way. Participatory and shared decision making are a continue ous process in an effective school. Discovering what works best in a school is the task of everyone in that school not just a few. In this manner people are linked with a purpose, the school grows and there is learning for all. Incentives, rewards and punishments, don’t bind people together. Connectedness in purpose does. Participatory and shared decision making nurtures trust and collaboration. It encourages freedom and diver-, sity of thought. Most people have a desire to love their school. However, that passion can be destroyed when the school sets boundaries to keep - people out and when it becomes exclusionary and not ’ self organizing. This is not the effective schools way. A great deal of treasure, time and effort have been invested in the learning of the Effective Schools Process by everyone in the Rappahannock Schools. It is ' the simpler and smarter way. It is the effective schools way. It can be the Rappahannock way. Mary Jane Cappello Washington See More Letters, Page A7 T Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO April 5,1962 I* l. [Mrs. Frank Spalding of Flint Hill has accepted the chairmanship of the American Cancer Society Crusade which ,qjns through the month of April. She [iffUKiunced that the goal for Rappahannock jwnmty is $500 and asked for the support rftfeveryone. [Mrs. W.R. Williamson announces the [opening of Oak Forest Gardens and the 'introduction of The Herb Garden, an (interesting and unusual plant and garden [plan business which she will conduct from [her home in Woodville. Plants will be [ready by May 1. [The Woodville Baptist Church is happy to Announce that with recent business [transactions, it has acquired full ibossession of the parsonage located in !,Woodville and it is debt-free. ii I, [Tom Frost’s Spring Specials in Warrenton •included a 1959 Galaxie V-8 Town Sedan '[with black finish, one owner for only ,'$1495. Also a 1948 Dodge pickup, 8 fl. [body, 4-speed transmission, motor and [tires in good condition. $99 and a dozen 'good fresh country eggs. 25 YEARS AGO April 7,1977 [Trout fishing season opened Saturday and ■■by noon the hopeful anglers lined the [[banks of Piney Branch, the only stocked stream in Rappahannock. A gpup of youngsters enjoyed a day at the Old Hollow fishing hole, a favorite spot for swimming also. Rain on Saturday failed to dampen the fishing enthusiasts. Carson Johnson and Doug Baumgardner attended Andrew Miller’s statewide kickoff held in Richmond last Saturday. The event, attended by over 1,000 people from across the state, marked the official kickoff of the organizational part of the Miller campaign. Don Bomberger, President elect of Rappahannock County Education Association and Dick Helmer, VicePresident of District 8 of the Virginia Education Association were two of the 1500 educators that attended the annual Virginia Education Association Convention held in Charlottesville this past week. The Rappahannock County School Board has adopted and forwarded to the County Board of Supervisors its public school budget for 1977-78. The regular school budget will require $1,205,310 or $89,755 above the current budget. The budget projects an increase of eight percent above funds budgeted for the current year. Over three percent of the increase is devoted to costs related to the fjtart of a delayed Kindergarten program. 10 YEARS AGO April 2, 1992 Nathan Flinchum, a seventh grader at Rappahannock Elementary School, competed in the fourth annual Virginia Geography Bee at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond last week. His social studies teacher, Mr. Arthur Neufeld, also made the trip. Nathan was among the top 105 students from across the Commonwealth of Virginia who qualified to compete in the state bee semifinal. Nathan is the son of Roger and Deborah Flinchum of Viewtown. Sperryville’s Post Office has a new person in charge. Susan Rowan was sworn in as postmaster during a ceremony Monday afternoon. She takes over from David Rosenberger, who returned to Warrenton after filling in for three months. Mrs. Rowan will lie familiar to Sperryville postal customers. Her first job in the Postal Service was serving with former postmaster Aileen Johnson from July 1984 to December 1986. Some may remember the Rappahannock Chorus from many years ago and now there is a plan to re-form it. The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community is helping with some of the logistics of performances and advertising and Ellen Manson is the contact person. COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND . . Photo courtesy ol Sally Dwyer OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Mrs. Julia Catherine Hitt Wharton standing many years ago in her freshly white washed home at Rock Mills. See story B-3 on the spring ritual of white washing.

More Letters Calling past members The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is requesting that any past member of the Fire Department that would like to have their status become Honorary Life Member call 987-9024 or contact any current member for an application to apply. The Honorary Life member is a way for the current Tiembership to show our ippreciation for those that >erved so well before us. Theresa Wayland Sperryville I Discussion of school’s needs suggested In response to Justin Purgason’s letter (“We need football!,” March 27), supporting football, let me say again that what we need is reasoned discussion of our school’s needs. Boosterism such as Purgason’s adds very little to the discussion. Chris Wheatley’s letter t\^o weeks ago listed numerous areas in which Rappahannock schools need upgrades and improvements. Many programs that are already started are in danger because of budget cuts. ; Purgason says he wouldn’t send his child to a school that didn’t have football. Would he send his child to a school that was struggling academically? Tb one that didn’t have music rt>r art or a daily physical education program? There are a lot of things I we all wish for, but we have to make choices. Those choices will have consequences, intended and unintended. If we were funded like the Department of Defense school in Germany that Purgason regards so highly, then maybe we could offer everything — but I don’t think we are. If children overwhelmingly want to play football, I don’t want to stand in their way. But let's have an honest discussion with all the budget figures on the table. Are other sports and * teams going to be squeezed out of the picture by the introduction of football? Is there any accounting process that tells us how much money is being spent on the various sports? I ve talked to various people, and were all in the dark about how much is spent on basketball vs. softball/baseball vs. soccer vs. track vs. volleyball. Who makes the decision to start a major sports program like football? Did the school board okay this decision, and support it? I guess I don't trust the figure of $25,000 given as the cost to start a football team. What are the unintended and unforeseen costs, not just this year, but next year, and the year after? Purgason says to give our “guys” a chance to play. Once again we have to ask about our “girls.” We’ve now added wrestling and are about to add football. I don't think girls will benefit from either one. Meanwhile we are suffering from the lack of decent facilities in track, basketball. and soccer. These sports serve both boys and girls, and teach teamwork as well. If Purgason didn't learn teamwork when he was at Rappahannock, he must not have played any sports, or worked with the debating club, or the band or any of the activities — sports or academic — that promote teamwork. Finally, if Purgason is worried about 5-foot, 7-inch kids who weigh 300 pounds. I suggest he support a daily PE program for our kids, and an expanded intramural program that serves all the school’s children, not just those who try out for teams. I've heard that the athletic director’s job is to promote varsity sports and teams. Intramurals and rec league are not part of the job description. In these tight budget times — and in our small county — maybe the job description should be rewritten. Maybe the person in that position should be tasked to balance the competing interests and develop programs that promote health and fitness for the greatest number of our kids. Mark Wallace. Flint Hill Association announces new season By Louise McCullough Special to the Rappahannock News The Community Concert Association of this seven county area announces its spirit lifting 2002-03 series of six professional attractions set for the stage at nearby Culpeper County High School. The season opens with a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. on Sept. 22 and features American’s premier folk ensemble, the Duquesne University Tamburitzans in dazzling music, songs and dance of Eastern Europe. Robert Post’s Comedy Theatre comes on Saturday, Oct 5 at 8 p.m. with this comedian’s thousand disguises and truly original form of entertainment. It is hilarious for children, as well. Slated for Saturday afternoon Nov. 16 is the virtual Tasmanian Angel, Concert Pianist, Roslyn Langlois, whose exciting program will include some Chopin as well as Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003 is a golden chance to hear one of America’s virtuoso violinists, the renown Eugene Fodor, who has captivated audiences worldwide for more than three decades. Trained at St. Olaf College, one of the finest male vocal ensembles extant, called Cants, will be heard in songs of many styles on Wednesday, March 5, 2003. I The season’s finale is set for Friday, May 9, 2003 and features Proteus 7 Brass, Winds ^nd Percussion in a program of classical to jazz and the big fend sound. ; As a bonus, all new subscribers may attend the final concert of the association’s cur Oasis to host dinner Oasis Winery in • Hume will host an inter• active Murder Mystery in • conjunction with a can• dlelight wine dinner fac] ing the vineyards and breathtaking Blue Ridge ! Mountains at the winery [ on Saturday, May 11 at 7 • p.m. This four course dinI ner, will be paired with ; selections of award-win• ning wines from Oasis i Winery. Tickets to this dinner are $85 per , person ; (includes the wine) and ■ will benefit the Make-AWish Foundation of the 1 Mid-Atlantic. For addi• tional information visit ’ www.oasiswine.com or AOL, keyword: Oasis Wine or call 1-800-304' 7656. rent season on April 18, 2002 at 8 p.m. This is Festival of Four, with one of the finest flutists known and three guitarists in flamenco, classical and folk music. All who join are invited to attend, free, eight additional concerts presented by reciprocal associations in Manassas and Fairfax. Since our association is nonprofit and volunteer staffed, subscription prices are very affordable for all lovers of live musical performance. Anyone event is worth the fee for the entire season, which is only $34 for adults until May 1, and $38 afterwards. Because concerts are such enriching experiences, youngsters are welcome at every one. All students (grade K-12) within a subscribing family of parents or grandparents are totally only a one $10 fee. There are several benefits for subscribers who wish to be patrons and all are described, along with other full details, on our new invitation brochures. These are available by writing to CCA at 220 Beachside Cove, Locust Grove, Va 22508, of call Louise McCullough at (540) 972-7101 or for those in Rappahannock call Helen Ziemer at 937-5450. IvoLKSWAGENJ 2002 Volkswagen Featuring 4-year/50,000 Mile [Bumper to Bumper Protection See the 2002 Suzuki Ife XL-7 mm With 3rd Row Seating KiMJER ($^2002 11 SUfei*1 Isuzu 10-Year/120,000 Mile Power Train Warranty HONDA / lllfjlU ACCORD L~£iQNbA Americas #1 Selling Sedan 2002 Hyundai AMERICAS 10 Year 100.000 Miles Powertrain Protection fc. 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Long View Gallery adds new artists Long View Gallery in Sperryville is now showing the art of nationally acclaimed painter, Maggie Siner, and renowned sculptor. Ella Tulin. Maggie Siner's oil paintings are classical yet strikingly modern. According to the Washington Post, "She is a very skilled painter ... and obviously put care and thought into every brushstroke ... the paintings are suffused with a clear vibrant life. Siner succeeds in making beautiful work that does have a sense of physical presence." Siner splits her time between her home in Hamilton, Va. and Provence, France. She is a senior faculty member of the Washington Studio School and lectures extensively in the United States and Europe. From 1992 to 1993 she was a Painting Professor and University Lecturer at the Xiamen University in Xiamen, China. Siner’s paintings are in hundreds of private collections in the U.S., Canada, Europe, South Africa, China and Japan. Ella Tulin is known worldwide for her sensual bronze sculptures. She brings a female sensibility to her voluptuous, weighty figures that provides humor and individuality. Tulin says, "The way I celebrate life is through the making of sculpture. I sculpt women, earthy, vulnerable. open, sexy, joyful, pained. and exuding life." David Levy. President See GALLERY, Page A8 pip Saturday * April 13,2002 • 10:00 a.m. Sharp To Butler’s Farm-Rt. 17 * I mite smith of Opal, VI Huge Auction! Three Auctioneers All proceeds go to Fauquier Fairgrounds Multi-purpose building projc ALREADY CONSIGNED: • >ir ii»> 4 w n ur m np Cab tractor • 50-hp Duet/ Tractor • Kahota 1. 2250 2()-hp tractor • 4\6 utility trailer • NH Round baler • Int. 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Gallery From Page A7 Director of the Corcoran Gallery and Museum of Art in Washington, DC says, Ella Tulin is a world-class artist who melds urbanity, craft, wit and love in a substantial body of work that will greatly reward our most serious attention." We are thrilled to be able to display the work of such outstanding artists as Siner and Tulin. All of the artists in the gallery are great but these two make the collection just a little more special.” says Cheri Woodard, Gallery Director of Long View Gallery. Long View Gallery specializes in contemporary American painting, sculpture and jewelry. The gallery is located on Historic Main Street in Sperryville. For more information call 540-987-3121 or visit www.longviewgallerv. com. Fourth From Page A1 they could assist or advise. The Board of Supervisors too declined to do so, and Mr. Rosenbaum expressed his fear that "forty years of tradition will come to an end. v At a Committee meeting after the Board of Supervisors session, Mr. Rosenbaum said that he was determined to see that the 2002 event will come to pass, even if it were "cut down to SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE s A V E S A V E i' Spring Special... DRIVEWAYS FREE ESTIMATES CALL FOR DETAILS 1-800-DRIVEWAY 540-399-1372 Fax 540-399-1373 • Subdivisions • Driveways • Tennis Courts • Fast Service • Latest Modern Equipment State Licensed • Insured Established 1971 Lignum, Virginia t Serving Fauquier & Culpeper Counties Since 1971 s A V E S A V E SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE fireworks.' Committee members generally support further attempts to find a sponsor for this year s celebration, and most say that they would work under any organization's umbrella to ensure that the event will take place. It is not clear at this point what the Tbwn of Washington wall do on the Fourth of July if the Committee is unable to assist. Other activities • The Board scheduled a public hearing of the School Budget for April 29 at 7 p.m. in the RCHS Audit* ium. • Bob Lander, President of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP). fulfilled his promise by providing the Board with an oversized facsimile of a chec k for $2,500 that represented RLEP's cost-sharing contribution to the "sludge lobbying affair.’' The Board of Supervisors had agreed to a contribution of $2,500 to the lobbying effort if a similar amount was raised privately in the County. • Rase Ann Sharp, during the public comments portion of the meeting, updated the Board on private contributions to school-related causes. She noted that $/300 had been received last month from the Lions Club and individuals for a girls' softball dugout, and that the dugout will be dedicated on Friday, April 5, before the game with Manassas Park. She also noted that $23,000 of the $25,000 required to start a football program had been received this month. • The Board unanimously reappoinsioners Tom Junk of the Piedmont District and Raymond Brown of the Jackson District to new terms. • County Administrator John McCarthy reported that a route to provide Flatwood Road access to the Freeman family has been identified and is being surveyed at the Freemans expense. Results will be reported at the May meeting and a public hearing will'be scheduled before any agreement is reached to provide the Freemans with a dedicated public road. • The Board agreed to advertise openings to staff a Reassessment Board (one member per district) to be established to review the results of ongoing real estate reassessments and to consider appeals from property owners. • The Board considered a resolution to increase speeding fines on Route 1001 in Sperryville by $200, but agreed to table consideration until information is obtained on Sheriff Sherertz's thoughts on the issue. • The Board unanimously agreed to a resolution adding the subdivision street Smith Creek Road to the secondary mad system. 1 OK Race From Page A3 keep you from wandering off the course. Hint: if the only other runners you see are four-legged, have ear tags and a certain bovine expression, you’re offcourse, unless you are a member of Future Farmers of America. 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Don’t worry, you’ll be on the home stretch then, and its almost all downhill from there. Deputy Ray Jackson will turn you left in Washington, and you’ll go right to the Courthouse on Gay Street and a big finish. There, the spectators will cheer you to the rooftops — which as you probably know aren’t all that high so this isn’t saying much. A beautiful day Since its inaugural run in the dim recesses of recorded time, the Fodderstack has become a high point in the local calendar of events. Both long-time local runners, Rappahannock wannabes and the odd dedicated runner (no double-entendre intended) travel to Rappahannock for what is often the first great day of Spring. Counsel has advised us that' a guarantee of great weathef would be injudicious, not to| mention potentially actionablein the event of unforeseen mete-* orological events, so we will simply add that there has been only one rainy Fodderstack in the last 14 years. Registration in Flint Hill at the Volunteer Fire Department Fairground starts at 8:30 a.m., and runs until 9:30 a.m., in time for the start of the race at 10 a.m. Send pre-registration forms to P.O. Box 124, Flint Hill, Va 22627. In order to qualify for the $18 rate, pre-registrations must be postmarked by April 15. In any event, win or lose, a good time will be had by all, and we urge you to come out and run, walk, crawi or roll the race. Failing that, come out and enjoy the day by cheering the runners and attending the awards ceremony on the Courthouse steps, which should go off about noon. 30th Annual American Civil War Show Capital Expo Center, chantiDv, va Featuring ■over 450 tables of the finest Civil War and earlier military effects. memorabilia, relics. fxx>ks. paper goods, photos, art and (UiuqiK* wt ctpons lor snow, salt* ana cracie. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B4 • Classifieds/B5, B6, B7 - Real Estate/B8 April 3, 2002 Countryside Section B www.timescommunity.com In Brief Tim Kaine to be “Roasted” On Thursday, April 11, Lieutenant Governor Tim Kaine will be honored as the “roastee” at the 7th Congressional District Democratic Committee’s annual fundraiser. The “Roasf will be at the Bon Air Community Center in Richmond, starting at 6 p.m. Rappahannock is already well represented at this event. The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee is one of the sponsors, and Rappahannock’s own Congressional candidate, Ben Jones, will be one of the speakers. Ticket prices are Guest, $30; Couple, $50; Sponsor $100; Patron $250; Benefactor $500. Car pooling is available. For more information and for tickets, call Meredith Gorfein at 675-3515 or gorfein@infi.net. Chess players invited to Library The Rappahannock Chess Players will meet for their second meeting on Friday, April 5 at 4 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Those interested are invited to “come, bring your board and pieces and spend about two hours playing your favorite game,” said an organizer. It has still not been decided when and where regular meetings will be held, maybe this can be taken care of at this meeting. It is not necessary, but if you wish, you may contact Rev. Phillip Bailey at 6753336, Frank Warner at 987-8103, Bob Weinberg at 547-3993 or Dave Shaffer at 675-3780. Landfill will not accept trimmings, brush until May Due to the bum limit in effect (no outdoor burning before 4 p.m.) and the continuing dry conditions, the Rappahannock County Landfill is unable to accept brush, tree trimmings, or yard waste for burning at the landfill facility until May. Booster seats available to county families Piedmont United Way and the Ford Motor Company have joined together in an auto safety campaign to distribute 1,000 child booster seats to families in the following counties: Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock as a part of a program called Boost America! If you, your child and vehicle meet the guidelines for the program, a free booster seat will be given to you for each booster-size child in your family on April 27 at the For .Child Health Fair sponsored by Wealthy Culpeper at the Culpeper j£ounty Library. V For more information contact Monica Creel at First Call To Help, 825-7569 or Melinda Beach at Rappahannock County Health Department, 675-3516. New show at gallery Warren County resident Christopher Stephens latest show at the Middle Street Gallery features new exuberantly colorful landscapes in oils on wood panels. Stephens is widely known for his rural landscapes in painted frames that he builds and paints to enhance each individual painting. He has served as artist-inresidence in Warren County and has taught art in Warren County Public Schools for many years. He also has taught art at James Madison University and at Lord Fairfax Community College. His artwork is in many public and private collections including the UVA Health Sciences Center, Mary Washington College, and Duke Medical Center. Artists’ reception set for Sunday ; An artist reception for “3 Maryland Artists” Timothy App, James Hennessey and Sharon Yates will be held Saturday, April 6 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Packing Shed Gallery on the Corner of Gay and Porter Streets in Washington. The exhibition remains until May 4. For more information call 675-3410. , A tribute to a Flint Hill native on ker 90tk kirtkday By Julie Lopez Special to the Rappahannock News My grandmother-in-law (if there is such a title) really changed my life. She did it subtly, over time, gracefully and in a deeply meaningful way. I had been to Flint Hill with my husband John on a number of day trips, to visit his father’s grave and to hear his stories about fishing, hiking and exploring on the land as a little boy with his father. AS A LITTLE GIRL: Reba at age two in front of her home. He showed me the schoolhouse turned restaurant where his grandmother, father and other relatives had attended school, we hiked up Old Rag. He showed me the many charming houses of Flint Hill that his great grandfather had built, but it hadn’t yet come alive in the way Reba Lawson Dabney would help it to become. I listened on my limited day trips, soaking in the beautiful mountain views and the therapeutic atmosphere that I found so refreshing in contrast to our lives in the city. Then one day in the fall of 2000, Reba called and made a request. She had seen an advertisement in the Rappahannock News, (which she has delivered weekly to her apartment in D.C.) announcing that the last home in which her parents had lived in Flint Hill was up for sale. She wanted to see it, possibly one last time. It was a quaint little cape cod, set back off of the main street of Flint Hill. Her father, W.A. Lawson had built it 60 years ago and it had been over 40 years since her mother had moved away from Flint Hill after the death of her husband. Reba wanted to re-kindle some old memories while she had the opportunity. Re-kindle she did. It was so special to walk through the empty home and hear Reba talk of the stories of yesteryear. Which piece of furniture was where, the time when she led a hike up Fogg Mountain, the sound of the village blacksmith’s hammer ringing as it hit the anvil (the blacksmith had his shop in what is now the Horse and Hound). She walked down the back yard to the creek and shared stories of the creative genius of childhood playmates long since gone. You could see her face shine with pride as she spoke of her father and the many beautiful homes he had built, in Flint Hill as well as in Washington, Va. She made an impression on me that day as she clearly had so long before to her grandson, my husband. The impression was about Flint Hill, the Blue .Ridge Mountains, the Rappahannock River and the Shenandoah Valley. It was her love of her homeland that was draped over each word and expression. My husband and I talked that night - the discussion only took five minutes before we knew what we needed to do. We decided to try to return to Reba’s birthplace. We wanted to give her unborn great-grand NOW: Mrs. Reba Lawson Dabney will turn 90 on April 9 and will celebrate with family and friends this weekend at the Flint Hill Public House. children the opportunity to really know Flint Hill in the way that Reba did, to love it. We decided to re-claim a family heirloom. With Reba’s guidance, we began to attempt returning the house to its original state. She told us about the shutters and how they used to be painted to match the smoke house “ Chimhyang”, a musical epic from Korea to show By Joanne Hjlty Special to the Rappahannock News This beautiful and extraordinary tale of forbidden passion and devotion unfolds in the spectacular settings of 18th Century Korea. A gorgeous and spirited film based on Korea’s most famous folktale, “Chunhyang” has received rave reviews and has been the breakthrough film in opening western eyes to the booming Korean New Wave. The film will be shown Friday, April 5, at The Theatre in Washington at 8 p.m. As the film opens, the great Korean entertainer Cho Sang Hyun sits onstage before a contemporary audience and tells a story in the traditional styie oi ransori uvorea s operatic narrative art of music, song and dance) of an eighteenth-century Korean Romeo and Juliet. Then we see the tale: in Namwon Province, the governor’s son-fifteen-year-old Mongryong (Cho Seung Woo), who has a man’s voice and a man’s determination falls in love with, pursues, and immediately marries Chunhyang (Lee Hyo Jung), the beautiful daughter of a courtesan. But soon they must part, for Mongryong must go to Seoul to complete his education without his wife who soon finds herself at the mercy of a corrupt, sadistic governor. The governor does not count on Chunhyang’s determined resolve not to submit to him. The story, a metaphor for the evils of entrenched patriarchy and class divisions, is also a three-ring circus of visual pleasure, showing us the beauty of Korean garment, custom and national character. Im Kwon Teak, Korea’s most renowned filmmaker, transports us into a wui iu c: v y uu ci o titauuuo, urgent and spontaneous as the one in which we live. “Chunhyang” is Korea’s most ambitious production ever. The film, unrated, contains some violence and sexual scenes. It runs 122 minutes and is in Korean with English subtitles. Photos courtesy of Julie Lopez FROM THE FORTIES: The home shortly after it was built by Reba's father' W.A. Lawson. Note the waist-high boxwood which is now over 12 feet tall. - TODAY: The home in its present condition. door. She shared with us how “mama” kept the house - lighter floors, bedroom here and slowly I began to feel and experience a time gone by. Reba showed us pictures of the house from the forties. There was a waist-high boxwood next to the front porch that is now a towering 12-foot tall piece of shrubbery. She told us stories from each of the rooms and shared with us how her mother Nanore used to do canning from the beautiful stone basement. Reba made a whole different world come alive for me. She helped me to stop and listen on Sunday mornings from our back step. Not only to listen, but to know what to listen for - the cows and the church bells. The same sounds she had listened for 85 years ago as a little girl. She taught me about the red mountains early in the morning as the sun is coming up. She told me about the many birds of Rappahannock and the old shops and homes which no longer stood. She spoke of traditions and independence, her love of history ever present. I have gotten to know Nanore, her mother whom I never met through her home and the stories of her reverent daughter, Reba. Next week on the 9th of April 2002, Ms. Reba Lawson Dabney turns 90 and this weekend, with family she will be celebrating at the Flint Hill Public House, her former schoolhouse and the first of many structures that her father helped to construct in Flint Hill. She wants no gifts, as she never does. Her fierce independence has kept her brilliant, sharp, and agile at 90 years young. My incredible respect for her only grows as I come to know her through her homeland and first love, Flint Hill. A very Happy Birthday Reba! With much love from your family. Philip & Pam Boulding Celtic music in Washington A concert of Celtic music will take place at the Theatre at Washington, Va. on Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m. On tour from the West Coast, Philip and Pam Boulding will bring the distinctive music of “Magical Strings.” The Bouldings play a tightly-knit blend of Celtic harps and hammered dulcimers, augmented by pennywhistles, concertina, valiha (Malagasy bamboo harp) and storytelling. As founding members of “Magical Strings” some 22 years ago, the Bouldings have toured with their group throughout the U.S., Canada, the British Isles and Japan, including tour ing and recording with Dan Fogetfjerg and appearances on Public Radius-?A Prairie Home Companion.” ~Z“1 With ten previous CDs on FlyuTg Fish, Rounder, and EarthBeat records, their two newest releases are “Legend of Inishcahev” and “Beneath the Moon,” on their owm label. Magic Hill Music. Celtic music always attracts a large audience to the Theatre at Washington, and reservations are recommended. Tickets for the concert on Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m. are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reserv ations phone 675-1253, or send email to TheatreVA@aol.com.

Church £ Activities Reinvalplanned at Gid Brown The Gld Brown Bible Baptist Church near Washington will hold revival services April 7-12 at 7:30 each evening. David Sommerdorf of Wasilla. Ala. will be preaching. Everyone is welcome. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Hym'n sing. April 13. 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Trey Hensley Sunday: Sunday School 10 a m. Worship Service 11 a m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Choir practice 7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Prayer service planned A women's prayer service will be held at Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperryville on Saturday. April 13 at 9 a.m. Rev. Anna Allsberry will be the speaker. For additional information call 8250897. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m. Thursday: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 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 Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Camp meeting underway The New Hope Baptist Bible Church in Sperryville invites all to their seventh annual Easter Camp meeting which is underway and will continue through Sunday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Guest Evangelist is Dr. Floyd Brewer from Trenton, Ga. The church is located on the corner of Sons Road and Water Street. For information call 987y2D8711 or 987y2D8378. i* -■ » .■ ; Washington Baptist ■J Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey i Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ' Worship Services 11 a.m. ! ' Tuesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. i i : F T. Baptist , Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. ’ Worship 11 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have wor’ ship services for Sunday, April 7 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; J Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. i Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. ! - Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist ! ■ Every First and Third Sunday only t " First Sunday 2 p.m. [ Third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Speaker: Rev. John Farrar Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. One-Day Session planned ' The Wayland Blue Ridge Youth Department will hold its annual One-Day Session on Saturday, April 6 at the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Road in Rixeyville. The session will be hosted by the Bethel Baptist Church Youth Department in Amissville. The Rev. Forrest Freeman is pastor of Bethel Baptist. Registration will begin at 8:30a.m. with a workshop followed by devotions and the regular business session will be commencing at 10 a.m : Revival at Thornton Gap • Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Church will have revival ser! vices April 8-12 beginning at 7:30 each evening. Elder Nelson J Pettit from Smith Creek Regular Baptist Church in New Market j will be preaching. Everyone is welcome. White washing was a spring ritual Spring is here and is known as a time for renewal. It was also a time to clean and spruce up your home after a long winter. Spring cleaning was more of a task then than now. There were no vacuum cleaners, so brooms were used for the inside cleaning. Blankets and rugs were hung on the clothesline for the sun to freshen and brighten up. Some were beaten to help get the dust off. Feather ticks were aired to be stored for the summer. The wood stoves had been burning all winter, and they created even more dust. Paint was fairly expensive, so most every one used “white washing" to whiten up and it did make everything iook clean. It was also cheaper and more economical. White washing was water mixed together with lime and brushed on with a white wash brush, much like the wall Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 paper paste brushes we use today. The mixture had the consistency of w ater, b ut when it dried it became white. You needed to stir the mixture often to keep the lime from settling to the bottom. White wash was used most any place you wanted it to be white. Its was used inside the home, outside for buildings, board fences and some did the outside of their house. It only lasted a year, so this became a yearly job. The lime was very hard on your hands and you could have a blister before you knew it. There were some people whom you remember that believed everything should be white washed. Mrs. Julia Wharton of the Rock Mills area had beautiful flowers and she white washed every flower bucket, as well as the trees in her yard. There were a lot of children around and grass never grew when there was a lot of activity. She would even sweep her yard each day to keep it looking clean and neat. As white washing was very popular then, it is also popular now. It is not used on fences and buildings, it is a popular finish on furniture and kitchen cabinets. It doesn’t have the lime base to it, but the newwhite washing provides a similar effect. Mrs. Cecil Baldwin was dinner guest on Easter Sunday of Mrs. Daynelle Wentzel and family in Culpeper. Skyline Lodge has reopened for another season. Check the paper for the entertainment that is available throughout the summer. Mrs. Kathy Yoder of Elizabethtown, Pa. spent several days this week with her mother, Mrs. Ruby Dwyer. Mrs. Katherine Gregg of Las Vegas, Nev. spent a week visiting with her mother, Mrs. Lorene Dwyer and other farmly members in the area. The youth of Sperryville Methodist Church and other children of the Sperryville community enjoyed a wonderful Easter egg hunt at the home of Mrs. Margaret Ann Wayland on Good Friday and are indeed grateful to Mrs. Wayland for her generosity in hosting this annual event. Give me a call with your news and make it a good week! Freightliner arrived in Amissville On April 3 the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will unveil its new addition. A Freightliner Pierce tanker truck will be here. The truck cost the fire department $245,000 and is a state of the art piece of equipment. Also, the dates for the annual carnival have been set, June 26-29. Tickets for the fire queen entrants and her court are available for pick-up. Contact Sandy Carter for more information at 937-4218. On Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m. the Amissville Baptist GA's and Acteens will be participating in the “Come Walk For Life” to benefit the Culpeper Pregnancy Center. These girls will be needing sponsors, please be generous in your giving. If you need more information call 937-6159. The Junior High Youth at Amissville Baptist Church have a new name; they are the Jesus Freaks! They will be walking in the Relay For Life on May 17. We still have the Xtreme Believers for the Sr. High. These youth groups meet on Sunday evenings. For more information contact the church office at 9376159. Amissville Baptist Vacation Bible School will take the kids on an awesome river trip in spectacular SonCanyon! During their SonCanyon Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 River Adventure, they’ll learn survival skills for life, based on Proverbs. Young SonCanyon explorers will love learning outdoor skills, making canyon crafts, singing cool canyon songs and playing games. If you need more information call 937-6159. The Amissville United Methodist would like to thank the kind lady that called Pastor Kay and found the missing figures that had been swiped on Friday. The figures are all now back in their rightful places. Happy birthday wishes are extended to the following: Jordan Torrance, Davey Torrance, Beverly Burke, Gloria Mills, Charlotte Mills, Preston Whitman, Sean Cordani, Hope Galloway, Norman Bower, Christine Robinson, Gus Norris. Anniversary wishes tothe following couples, Glen, and Beverly Burke and James and Edna Gough. Women of Faith is coming to Washington D C. on Aug. 16 and 17. They will be presenting Sensational Life. Debbie Zinn and the Hazel River Trio will be at: the Salem Fire Hall on Route 522, west of Culpeper on April 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. for the release of their recording, “Message from the Past.” ' Have a great week and call me with your news. Fellowship Assembly of God launches program By Judy Cress Special to the Rappahannock News Fellowship Assembly of God Church in Sperryville will launch a missionettes program in September. Missionettes is comprised of grade-ievel clubs. Girls gather to learn about Jesus and biblical truths. It is a place for girls to bring their friends, gather with other girls who love God, and receive instruction from a caring sponsor. Girls ages three through high school learn biblical truths through activities, crafts and projects, memorization, songs, and relationships. Missionettes consists of five grade level clubs and one pre-kindergarten club: • Rainbow Club (for three and four year old girls and boys) • Daisies: The Sonshine Club (for kindergarten girls) • Prims: The Discovery Club (for first and second grade girls) • Stars Club (for third through fifth grade girls) • Friends Club (for/, sixth through eighth grade girls) • Girls Only Club (for ninth through twelfth grade girls). Should you be interest- ' ed in having your daughter participate in this program, give us a call at 987- * 8230. We will be glad to - talk with you and give you more information. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 7 to 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 EVERYTHING" US. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 There is nothing quit : like the wedding of a i man and a woman who j have fallen in love and j pledged thenselves to | each other forever. ! They seem to float on | clouds of bliss and I happy tears as they ■ dam e their way from j the reception to their I honeymoon. Finally, the couple crosses the threshold to their new home and to their life as husband and wife. Every day holds surprises. Some are exhilarating. exasperating. | Nevertheless, when ; both are committed to i their common good as a couple, with a little compromise, each emerges a winner. The secret to living happily ever after is to rise above frustrations by dinging to a Others are Falling in Love... Rising with Faith common faith in God. Hebrews 11:1 says* "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” In other words, remain firm in your love and trust God to know your ultimate good. Worship each week and God will strengthen you as a loving couple. Your love will remain like new when God is there with the two of you. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm 4 S II 12 It ’ 22 31 Scnptures Setectea £>• Jne Am&var, &&ie S'jcm, O.-pvfhiN 2002. KMStei-ftilliam&Nwwspap* Serticfe,. P 0 Box 8005. 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Families gather for Easter The home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and children on Castleton Ford Road was the setting for the Frazier family get together on Sunday. Family members attending were Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier, Mrs. Marie Frazier Atkins, Miss Brenda Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier Jr., Christopher and Michael Wayne, Ms. Sue Warner and son, Alex, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and sons, Kevin and Jason, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Robinson and Ray Wharton. A delicious meal and good time of fellowship was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. James Kelchner recently make a trip to visit Mr. and Mrs. D_A. Mason in Sumter, S.C. Volunteers at Culpeper County Library are offering their services to do tax forms for low to mid income persons on Tuesdays from noon until 4 p.m.and 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursdays. There is no charge for these services. Call 825y2D8691 for an appointment. New Salem Baptist Church held their Easter Sunrise services, followed by breakfast in the fellowship hall and their Easter Cantata was presented at the 11 a.m. worship service. As always Rev. Martin and his congregation invite the public to any of their services. By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 We’d like to wish a happy birthday to a little Sperryville girl, Amber Dodson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Dodson who celebrates her day today, Wednesday. Good Hope Baptist Church held their Sunrise Service Sunday morning with Rev. Robert Strather of Thessalonian Baptist Church, Fork Union, as guest speaker with breakfast following in the fellowship hall. Miss Ashleigh Corbin was a Saturday evening caller of Miss Kellie Atkins of Acronbrook Lane. All you pet owners in our area are reminded of the rabies vaccination clinic to be held at the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League off of US 211 in Amissville on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call 937-3336 for more information. Congratulations to our area students who are from Rappahannock High School and who made the fourth advisory 2002 Honor Roll: Brittany Thornhill, Christopher Ehrhart, Gamer Smythe, John and David Letsen, Rachel Gall, and Kendra Hitt. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class John Moore, son of Ms. Dolores Moore of Reva is assigned to the Special Boat Unit which is based in Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Stout and Mr. and Mrs. Jason Southern, all Reva residents are continuing to receive congratulations upon the arrival of their little sons, Jason Christopher Southern Jr. and Gabriel Hann Stout. Birthday greetings go out to Mrs. T. W. Miller who adds another year today, Wednesday and to Larry Myers and Ronnie Cubbage who both claim Sunday, April 7 as their day. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby made several days of a pre-Easter visit to Mrs. Grigsby’s father, Mr. Edward Deane in Dunn, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Friday shoppers in Charlottesville. Its Women’s History Month, and the Virginia Foundation for Women has provided the Culpeper Museum with plans of different lessons for teachers, administration and students of all ages. The Museum of Culpeper History is celebrating this month with hours Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their location 803 South Main Street and anyone in our area is invited to the museum. The Windmore Community Theater have announced the dates of April 19-21 and April 26-28 as their final show of the season, “Music Coast to Coast.” Call 547-2555 for tickets, which go on sale April 5. A former resident, Marvin Burke is a patient in Martha Jefferson Hospital at Charlottesville and your prayers are coveted on his behalf. Others on the prayer list include H. C. Racey, Charde’ Ferugson, Harry Gray, Lucille Baylor, Mrs. Elizabeth Dean, Rosie Wharton, Susan Hitt, Daisy Lucas and many, others we might not know of, but God knows who they are. The time has come again so don’t forget to turn those clocks up by 2 a.m. Sunday, April 7 for Daylight Savings Time, so not to be late for church. Remember April is “Volunteer Month” so make use of spare time you may have. Continue to call with your news. Holiday brings guests to Washington homes Mrs. and Mrs. Philip Butler and daughter, Kayla of Falls Church and Bill Coveil of McLean were Easter holiday weekend guests of Mrs. Alice Butler. Easter dinner guests on Sunday of Mrs. Alice Butler were Mr. and Mrs. Philip Butler and daughter, Kayla of Falls Church, Bill Covell of McLean, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McGuire of Vienna, Mrs. Erma Jenkins and Michael Berta. ' Mr. and Mrs. Donald keyser and grandson, Austin Keyser of Alexandria were Easter Sunday guests of Mrs. Addie Keyser and Mrs. Virginia 11 1 -- -3 «»■■■,». I 1 --»-■* Washington By RUTH CLARK — 675-3608 Cloud. Happy birthday to Richard Simmons of Fodders tack Road and to Ellen Mustoe, who will both have their day on Tuesday, Pageant set for April 20 I The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad's Miss Rappahannock Pageant will be l}eld on April 20 at 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School auditorium. Registration will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 with the rehearsal beginning at 2:30 p.m. The pageant is open to all female ' residents of Rappahannock, up to age 19, in the following categories: Baby Miss, birth to 23 months; Tiny Tbt, ages 2-4; Wee Miss, ages 57; Little Miss, ages 8-11; Junior Miss, ages 12-15 and Miss Rappahannock 16-19, as well as Little Mister ages 2-6. There will also be a sisters and mother/daughter category. For information call Debbie Fantaci at 987-3354. ERS - 6 year/100,00 mile warran *We’ll Beat Anv Deal j: Tahoe/Suburbans over 40 to choose from :: all models 2 wheel and 4 wheel drive. ; • ■ . Corvettes in stock and ready for immediate delivery. ; • Duramax Diesels in stock. Oft‘ financing on approved credit through GMAC Ends April 12, 2002 April 9. Best wishes for a happy 56th wedding anniversary to Waldon and Hazel Messner in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. Messner is a former resident of the Sperryville area. She was the former Hazel Leake and is a subscriber of the Rappahannock News. The annual Washington Baptist Church spring event fund raiser is drawing near. The event takes place on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the church yard. Hamburgers, hot dogs, cold drinks and a bake sale will also be offered during the day. All donations benefit the Church Building Fund. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls and children, Samantha and Robert of Woodville returned home on Monday after spending several days of the Easter holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Foster in Chesterfield Tbwnship, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Clark of Lebanon Church were Thursday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. On Saturday Charles and Wendy Clark of Manassas were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark School starts up again on Monday April 8 after the two week Spring Break. Ms. Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md. was a Sunday evening visitor of Sarah Brown and family. Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Kenny Miller and son Greg of Stafford, Sarah Brown and daughter, Bobbie Jo. Amanda Brown spent Easter Sunday with her father, Bobby Brown and Debbie Fowler. Don’t forget to set your clocks up one hour on Saturday night April 6 before retiring. This means you spring forward an hour with daylight savings time. Have a safe week. Timefora Me roadtrip? OUT readers will soon be planning their vacations, jaunts and weekend roadtrips. And soon they’ll be picking up the VIRGINIA Trip Planner to help them. It will be packed with : directories, an extensive events calendar, pictures and lots of great ideas for tripping in and around Virginia. This handy little book, organized by regions, will be a perfect companion to help our readers find great things to do throughout the yearthat aren’t so far away from home. It’s something your business won’t want to miss being in. 50,000 Distributed Statewide To... • All Virginia Highway Welcome Centers • Chambers of Commerce • A Variety of Other Retail and Entertainment Destinations Including Giant Food Stores Year-Long Exposure • Informative Editorial Content • User-Friendly Layout Organized By Region • Published and Distributed Before Memorial Day • Internet Component on VirginiaTripPlanner.com X Hurry! > /Advertising Deadline is J April 12th!/ GIANT Don't miss this opportunity to dhve home more business. Call today! (times [Community Newspapers] NORTHERN VIRGINIA Fairfax County Office 703-437-5400 • fax 703-437-6019 Loudoun County Office 703-777-1111 • fax 703-771 -0036 Fauquier County Office 540-347-4222 • fax 540-349-8676 Prince William County Office 703-396-7777 • fax 703-530-8430 Rappahannock County Office 540-675-3338 • fax 540-675-3088 Clarke County Office 540-955-1111 -tax 540-955-1334 TimesComrnunfty. com Upcoming Events Tree identification program set What tree is that7 How is it related to the little plants growing around it7 At Singing Creek near Sperryville. Lyt Wood will present a workshop exploring the character and ecology of many local trees and plants on Saturday. Apnl 6. To register, call 6751088 or e-mail singingcreek@earthlink.net. Be sure to include your phone number in your message. The fee is S20. Benefit softball tournament set Adult teams are wanted for a softball tournament to be held on April 20 and 21 to benefit the family of Edward King of Amissville. Mr. King is remembered for his love of the game and for hosting tournaments and leagues for well over 20 years at the old ‘Wamors’ field. He will be missed by all. People are needed to work on the field also! Please contact either Chester at 3647477 or Kim at 987-9570. Workshops scheduled Two Life Stories Workshops are scheduled for April. The dates are April 19-21 and April 26-28. They are taught by Julie Portman and open to anyone interested in learning how to transform personal experiences into stories. Call Ki Theatre to register 987-3164 or e-mail julie@kitheatre.com. Extended hours announced The Rappahannock Commissioner of Revenue Office has extended office hours now through the tax season. The office will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist with income tax forms, personal property forms and Tax Relief for the Elderly. For additional information call 675-3513. Benefit auction slated Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is having a benefit auction on Saturday, May 11. For pickup of items call 9374954, 937-4218. 937-5282 or 937-5125. Donated items must be in good condition and all appliances must be in working condition. NSDAR members to meet The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter. NSDAR will meet on Tuesday, April 9 at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, Madison at 1:30 p.m. The program will be ‘The Romance of Medallio Heraldry.” Drama, art classes offered Creative Spirit Drama and Art classes will begin on Thursday, April 18. Classes for children four to six will be held from 10 to 11:15 a.m.; classes for children 6-11 will be held from 4 to 5:15 p.m. (bus shuttle from elementary school) and teen classes from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information call Jean Elizabeth at 6751518. Services Board to meet The Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board and the Area Agency on Aging will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 9 at 1 p.m. at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 825y2D3100, extension 3146 or 825y2D7391 (TDD). Spring concer t scheduled The Front Royal Oratorio Society announces its Spring Concert which will feature the beautiful Requiem by John Rutter. Performances will be on April 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Boggs Chapel, Randolph-Macon Academy. Front Royal and April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Braddock Street United Methodist Church, Winchester. The chorus of over 50 voices from six surrounding counties is under the direction of award-winning conductor. George Amos. Among the guest artists will be John Martin, former first cellist of the National Symphony Orchestra. There is no charge for admission. Free-will donations will be accepted. For more information call 540-622-5974 or 540-667-0867. In-orchard meeting set The Rappahannock Extension Office invites the public to attend a series of in-orchard meetings scheduled from April through August. These meetings will be held in orchards located in Rappahannock and Madison. On April 17 the meeting will be held at Graves Mountain Farm at Syria. Those interested should meet at the orchard at 11 a.m. for a tour, followed by discussions. Bring a bagged lunch, drinks will be furnished and meeting should adjourn around 1 p.m. For information call Kenner Love at the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. Spring plant sale planned Celebrate gardening in Rappahannock! A two day plant sale is being held April 20 and April 21, at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Waterpenny Farm in Sperryville. Native plants, flowering shrubs, perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetable starts, fresh eggs, spring produce and garden art will be featured. Participating vendors include Belle Meade Farm, Blue Ridge Botanicals. Enchanter’s Garden, Leaf by leaf, Majoli. Persimmon Farm, Virginia Natives and Waterpenny Farm. For more information call 675-2365. Lions set May o jor auction The annual Rappahannock Lions Auction will be held on Saturday, May 4 at the Washington Fire Hall. Please start thinking about those treasures that you would like to find a new home! Contact any of the Lions Members or call the following: Hal McDermott at 675-1028; Steve Miller at 937-4298; Roger Andrews at 987-8974 or Richard Judd at 675-3013. Workshop for contractors set Contractors who would like to learn more about erosion and sediment control are invited to participate in a workshop taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 tn Orange. It will also be an opportunity for professionals in the field to share their views on problems that they see with required E&S practices. Offered by the Thomas Jefferson and the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, the workshop will include such topics as how proper installation and maintenance of practices can save money, and how to convert temporary sediment basins to permanent stormwater management ponds. For registration information, please contact the Culpeper SWCD at 825-8591. Benefit din ner plan ned A spaghetti dinner will be held on Saturday, Apnl 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Castleton Volunteer Fire Department. The community is encouraged to support this endeavor. Auxiliary seeks recipes The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is putting together a community cookbook. Anyone who would like to submit a favorite recipe to the included in the cookbook should mail the same to Diane Weakley at RO. Box 127. Sperryville, Va. 22740 or Bonnie Turley at P.O. Box 409. Sperryville. Va. 22740. The proceeds from the cookbook will go to support the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Clinic will be open Apiil 3 The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local operation of the Fauquier Free Clinic Inc., is currently open on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month. The clinic will be open Wednesday, April 3 and not again until Apnl 17. Patient registration is from 5:30 to 6 30 p.m at the Rappahannock County Public Health Department Building For additional information call 347-0394.

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Next Deadline April 23 540-675-3338 Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space EXCAVATING Keys Excavating ponds‘driveways clearing •landscaping SMwnmoMhbusmogpig We offer quality work with years of experience. 540-987-9259 vests Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Truck Hauling, Ditch Digging. Culverts. Mewing, Bushhogging & Driveway Grading, Fence Panting 675-1117 FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Cham Link, Board and Electnc, Split Rail Privacy Fencing Available Also Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager: 399-2688 Furniture Restoration Rappahannock |Ki n\m kk KkmokxmonI 540-937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 HEALTH HEALING WITH LOVE Kathy Edwards, N.D., C.N.C. Doctor of Naturopathy Board Certified & Licensed Nutritional Counseling & Reiki Rappahannock Healing Arts Center 540-987-7204 Ext. 7 BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Do You Have Wet Basement Problems? Our promise is to solve them for you! • Free consultations with our Architectural/Kngineering staff • Basement Water Proofing • Remodeling/Additions • Basements/Kitchens/Baths • Sun Rooms/Decks/Patios • Brick/Stone/Concrete work Absolute Tech Engineering bsolute Tech Engineering 703-406-3936 1-888-333-6858 JANITORIAL Complete Janitorial Services Commercial&I nd ustrial I.icensed* Insured* Bonded Free Estimates LAWN SERVICES Ronnie Dodson D & D Services 540-987-9350 Landscaping, Lawn Service, Bushhogging, Driveway Grading, Hauling & Mulch, etc. PAINTING Shenandoah Painting, Inc. Top of the line quality work. SiltustiH.11« m guaranteed. Call Unlay for a tree estimate. Lu. ./ln>. 540-622-2562 LAWN CARE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Free Estimate Business & Residential Mowing • Mulching • Planting Trimming • Weed Control Fencerow Clearing • Snow Removal CLG Commercial Landscaping .Group 540-937-4000 STORAGE • intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540)341-7000 South Wales Business & Mini Storag Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at PEST CONTROL ECONOMY PEST CONTROL Termite <£ Test Control • Hint Hill, VA Bill Harris. Owner 540-675-3389 540-675-3880 Fax l.icvased l.iKnlh Own.-U & Operated RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon. - Thus. 8 am. to 8 pm. Frl-Set 8 am to 9 pm Sunday: Closed Day of Rert 675-1066 Take out Available ROOFING Specializing In Residential Homes Blue Ridge Roofing 540*631-0666 Small Engine Repair William’s Small Engine Repair A lull line of service for larm equipment, lawn mowers, rototillers, weed eaters, chain saws and tractors. 540-675-2330 STORAGE Sl'KKKYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Stura)fc Knddcutial (iNamrcUl Keaeuualile Kates* 540/987-8507 HI. HMia. off v.s. tu WERKmLLE. VA TREE SERVICE RAPPAHANNOCK TREE PRESERVATION Complete Tree Service and Stomp Removal Licensed and Insured Lie. #2705059733 540-937-3584 / * \ • Pruning • Trimming • Topping • Taking Down ► Stump Removal • Mowing • Landscaping • Mulching 540-635-2325 Firewood, Trimming. Take Downs, Cabling, Stump Removal, Mulching, Landscaping, Fertilizing, Feeding, Spraying, Mowing Weed Eating, Caretaker Free Estimates! John Jenkins 540-987-9440 TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U.S. Route 29, Madison (540) 948-2200 WELDING RICK’S CUSTOM WELDING (540) 675-1888 Commercial - Residential Construction - Farm General Wrought Iron gates & railings ALSO SANDBI -ASTING WOODWORKS WATER TREATMENT WATER RIGHT Water Problems? Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pullen's Electric & Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249 Mutual Defense Assistance Program. Admiral Gardiner oversaw Ixith the Langley’s transfer and the training of her new crew; for his service he received the French Legion of Honor. In 1955 Admiral Gardiner retired from the Navy with the rank of Rear Admiral. At that time he embarked on a career in the world of business. His professional achievements and positions included: Assistant to the President of Thiokol Chemical Corporation; President of Airtronics, Inc.; President of the Virginia Beef Corporation; President of Chantilly Development Corporation; President of Chantilly Freight Corporation; President of Dulles International Customhouse Brokerage Corporation; and Commander of the Washington Commandery of the Naval Order of the United States. In 1960 Admiral Gardiner moved to Rappahannock County, where he resided at High Meadow Farm in Flint Hill and raised beef cattle. While living in Rappahannock County he served as Chairman of the Board of the Rappahannock Zoning Commission and as a member of the Virginia State Aviation Commission. Admiral Gardiner was regarded as a fine horseman with a passion for fox hunting and bird shooting. He was a member of The Rappahannock Hunt, Old Dominion Hunt, Green Spring Valley Hunt Club, Potomac Hunt. The New York Yacht Club, Metropolitan Club, and Maryland Club. His first marriage to Angela Hilgenberg ended in divorce in 1960. There were three children of that union: Peter L. Gardiner, Elinor S. Gardiner, and Joseph M. Gardiner, Jr. who predeceased the Admiral. His second marriage to bally Hamilton White added three step-children: James W. White. Ill, David F. White, and Susan W. Talbot, all of whom survive. In addition, there are five grandchildren. Sally White Gardiner died in 1996. On May 25, 2000, Admiral Gardiner married Elizabeth Gregory Gephart, a native of Richmond, Va. and resident of Oklahoma. Her children include John Marshall Gephart, Jr., Elizabeth Warner Gephart (Mrs. Harold J. Hyde, Jr.), Catherine Thayer Gephart (Mrs. Eliot ■ D. Shook), and Thomas Jefferson Gephart. A memorial service for Admiral Gardiner will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, Virginia at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 5. A burial service will precede interment at the Annapolis Naval Academy Cemetery on Monday, April 8. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Flint Hill Fire and Rescue Department. by Randy Minter PLANNING AHEAD While you may not be able to alleviate all the stress your survivors will experience after your death, you can assist them by having a plan outlining your funeral wishes. Preplanning your funeral allows you to decide the method of disposition you prefer and the kind of services you want. This allows your family to belter focus on grieving and recovery. In funeral planning, it is best to start with the last step and work backwards. Your funeral resting place will influence how your body is prepared, what products or services are required, and how much your arrangements will cost. From there, you can plan your ceremony. In the final analysis, preplanning allows for making more rational and logical decisions. Preplanning your funeral is a gift to your loved ones. Your wishes are known so your family can have confidence that the service represents part of your individuality and preferences. At the Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we can help you case the financial burden on your family for funeral expenses with prearrangements. Call us at 347-3431 to sent up an appointment. '■'When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary. ” » Thomas Paine Peter Dye Chester Gap resident Peter “Pete” Thomas Dye, 39, of Chester Gap died Monday at Winchester Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 28 at Turner- Robert shaw Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. Jimmy Burke. Burial was in the Williams Family Cemetery. Mr. Dye was bom Sept. 12, 1962, in Rudesheim, Rhine Germany to Heidelinde Marie Richter Dye and the late Thomas Henry Dye. He was a superintendent at H&C Handy Construction. Surviving with his mother are his wife, Kelly Jo Williams Dye; son, Brandon Dye: and a brother, John Eric Dye Flint Hill homes welcome visitors Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Visiting on Easter Sunday with Mrs. Kathleen Lee were Betty Grove and Eric of Front Royal and Sarah Spence of Manassas. Danny Lillard of Selma. N.C. spent the holiday weekend with his mother, Mrs. Mabel Lillard. Joining them on Sunday , was Jimmy Lillard of Stephens City. Easter dinner guests of Grady and Doris Vest were Mark and Crystal Werner and boys. Josh and Jared, David and Renee Calisto and Nikki and Mrs. Christine Vest. Jim Curtis of Linden and Mrs. Catherine Riley of Amissville were dinner guests oh Easter Sunday of Jack and Mary Curtis. Rodney Vest and his granddaughter, Ashley Vest of WoodviHe were Monday visitors of Mrs. Christine Vest. Dinner guests on Easter Sunday of Mrs. Edna Lillard were Mark and Diane Graves and Katelyn, Edith Graves, Wayne Graves, Barbara Embery, Leon Lillard, Amy and Allison Lillard. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. We wish all those on the sick list a speedy recovery. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on second, fourth and filth Sunday at 11 a.m.The Paster, Rev. John Farrar welcomes the community to join them. Give me a call with your news for the Flint Hill column and have a great week. 2002 Spring food course scheduled The 2002 Spring Food Sanitation Certification course has been scheduled. The course and ServSafe Essentials textbook utilize the new 1999 Model Food Code from the Food and Drug Administration. This course will provide successful participants a certification from the National Restaurant Association that is widely recognized. Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Health are offering the 16 hour ServSafe Course and Food Protection Manager Certification exam. The course will be offered in Warrenton at the Fauquier Extension Office, 24 Pelham Street on April 15 and April 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pre-registered cost is $95 per person. The textbook and exam is included in the fee. lb register, contact the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619 before the registration deadline of noon on April 12 The course is designed to educate owners, managers and other food service personnel in proper food handling techniques and sanitation management.

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Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the papers. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertise ment. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday foHbwirto the date of publication. Times Community Newspapers Will nqt accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisemerit deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setuji. Times Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality <M advertised products or services. !' } 1 j Rentals 1 Apartments v___y FURN, 2BR, patio, yard pastoral view, 1-2 quiet people. Util incl. 0riv. entr/drive. No pets/smk. SSOO/mo 540-364-3348 MIDDLEBURG: NICE 2 BR apt. w / W/D $900/mo. incls some utils. Call Carol Morency 540-885-4682. Rentals Condos J Leesburg - Fox Chapel. In-town 2BR/2BA nonsmking condo. W/D. Grnd fir. Pool.Avail 4/1. $925. 703-205-0351 MARKHAM: 2600 sq. ft. home, apple orchard, private, views, 3BR, 2BA. full base . all new appls. New remodeled. Pets ok $2500/mo. 540-675-2206 MARSHALL, 1 BR house w/den on 1 ac No pets. Avail mid-May. $700/ mo. 1-407-396-6626 WASHINGTON/ RAPPAHANNOCK, VA. 2BR, 1BA home on farm. elect heat screened porch, basement, W/D $900/mo 540-675-3228 Rentals 33 tots & Acreage V___) WANTED: HAY or pastureland, or sm farm up to 100 acres in Rappahannock Co. Call 540987-7251. (figs Shared l°° Housing CENTREVILLE AREA: 3 level townhouse Private room & own bath Furnished or unfurnished S450 plus flat rate utilities Separate phone Ideal for student Call (H) 703-4491460 or (W) 703-7771111 X1351 77 Rentals Townhouses FLINT HILL, VA 2 NEW Townhouses- nice mtn views, avl now $850/mo. 540 635 5600 80 Rentals Office SPERRYVILLE, COMMERCIAL store front for rent 550 sq ft. $500/mo 202-546-1135 188 Commercial Sales Vint Hill Business Park • Finished commercial building sites for sale • Infrastructure in place. • Lots accommodate buildings from 13,000 to 200,000 sq. ft. • Tech Park community includes recreational amenities & residential • Avail Spring 2002 Millennium Realty Advisers LLC Doug Eliot 703-960-9063 HAY EQUIPMENT DISPERSAL Excellent condition • NH Rake $3795 • JD 435 Baler w/ wrap attachment $9995 Sperryville, VA Call 540-987-8613 224 Firewood J FIREWOOD!! $25.00 per pickup load. Already cut. Call 540-454-2272. Furniture / Appliances DINING SET, Cherry, Dbl pedestal table with B matching chairs, side board & china cabinet. $2,995 703-750-9215. 232 Garage / Yard Sale HAVE THINGS LEFT over from your yard sale? Donate to THE WARRENTON LIONS CLUB for their yard sale on 5/25/02 To benefit leader dogs for the blind, eye exams/ glasses, health van, etc Please nothing over 50lbs Call Craig 540-349-0663; Howard 540-347-3164, Gary 540-349-8242 or Andrea 540-347 9018 HUGE YARD SALE. Sat 4/6, 8am-?. Sun 4/7 8am-12pm Antiques. . tools, furniture. Rt 620 Five Forks Rd Woodville. VA Follow signs. WASHINGTON, VA 4/6 & 7. 10-6 317 Wheeler St. 2 sofas, rugs, dressers, Ig. mirror, 2 trunks. beds, bed frames, Ig ottoman, armoire. sm tbls, patio gldej;. kit side tbls & more 540-675-1753 or 301-445-2522 236 Hay Straw t Feed HAY FOR SALE Timothy/Alfalta.net wrapped Big Rolls! $25/roll Mixed hay.net wiapped, $20/roll 540-454-2272 m* Hay Straw ft Z3® Faad V_ J TRI COUNTY FEEDS. Marshall, VA. Area’s exclusive supplier for Pennfield Horse Feeds. Complete line of stable & horse supplies. Alfalfa hay, timothy & mixed hay, bag shavings, Stallmats. delivery wkly. 888-823-3337, 540-364-1891. www. tricountyfeeds.com 1988 JOHN DEERE 755 diesel utility tractor 20 HP, w/ 5' belly mower ft 4' bushhog. $7000. 540-662-0880 S252 Uvaatock V___/ PERFOMANCE TESTED Angus Bulls, Start at $1500. Ginger Hill Angus, 540-675-1001. 540-675-2488. V_ BOOTS: WESTERN & work boots from Justin, Double-H, Nocona, Texas, Dan Post, Sage, Abilene, Dingo. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton, 540-4391395 BUILDING/GARAGEnew, 30x40, white, HD steel. VA appvd plans. Was $20K, sell for $13,300. 540-439-0153 DIRECTV MINI-SATELLITE DISH 2 RECEIVERS $29.99 W/ FREE INSTALL! Local chamefe nowavaiable! Order by 4/20/02 & get $50 free programming. We beat all advertised prices. New subscribers only. Call for details 1-800-459-7357 F-11 WESTERN WEAR: Head-to-toe for entire family Bailey, Resisfol, Stetson, Wrangler, Rockies. RoughRider Happy Trails Western Wear. Bealeton, 540439-1395 WRANGLER JEANS. 13MWZ. 0936 DEN Popular sizes in stock Special orders invited Happy Trails Western Wear. Bealeton. 540-4391395 -- 273 w* k_j CATS, KITTENS & PUPPIES available to good homes 703-7544146, Bull Run Veterinary DOG OBEDIENCE AND agility classes starting soon in Amissville 540937-2114 or check our web site at www mountainviewdogscQm /-> 294 Giveaway* ___> 1 - 6' & 1 -8’. alum, sliding glass doors & 2 alum windows. You haul 540-347-4097 FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul. 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd. Remington. VA 540439-2607 f 1 > 294 Giveaways | v_- ■ J FREE TO GOOD HOMEabsolutely beautiful Plott Hound. Tall, lean, brindle color. Wellbehaved. Must have fenced in yard and no cats. Call 703-288-8951 or 540-349-5897 FREE TO GOOD home. Female, Chow, black, 10yrs. 540-439-1368 FREE TO GOOD HOME, 3 yr. old black lab. female, spayed, housebroken, loves family. Commuter family, not fair to dog. 540-3417773 evenings EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-stop shop tor complete Home Decorating Service Fkmr Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper* Slip Co\en» & l !phi>Kia> Residential & t ommerical Rt. 211 \mKs>illr. VA 937-5500 Lawn & Mulch Ibl ground, hardwood Delivery avail. 540-788-3206 540-219-5121 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE 1968, runs but needs to be towed. Leather int. in very good shape, ext. needs work Some rust. Good chrome. $250. Call Rob 540-347-4222 days, 540-368-2623 605 Automobile* V J BMW '88 528 E. dark gray. Ithr interior, automatic, high mileage, $2750 in Sperryville 540-987-8613 CADI LAC 99 DEVILLE, only 64K, V8. AT. Ithr, loaded Gorgeous' Sale' $15,993 Country Chevrolet, 800-8525793 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE '97 RS. 2DR, coup, 5 sp, CD, excel cond. inside & out. New tires, new brakes, just inspected. $9500 540347-1970 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME 1988 Less than 94.000 miles. 1 owner Grey, Runs well $800 202333-3168 or 540-3474222 asK tor Peter B PONTIAC '99 Grand Am. GT. Only 27K V6, AT. CD spoiler, moon roof, loaded. 1 owner! Sale' $12,985 Country Chevrolet. 800-852-5793 Pontiac '99 Gr Prix GTP. 40K mi,, black, Supercharge V6 moonroof, Ithr Sale' $14,387. Country Chevrolet, 800852-5793 REDUCED!!! SUBARU '97 Legacy AWD 4 DR Sedan. AC, AT, am/fm cass, PS, PB, PW, cruise, new inspection, garaged Kept, 94K, navy blue. $6000 540364-3748 SUBARU 97 Legacy AWD 4 DR Sedan. AC. AT, am/fm cass, PS, PB, PW, cruise, new inspection, garaged kept, 94K, navy blue. $6000 540-364-3748 -. 610 ^_> JEEP WRANGLER Sport '99: 4.0 L, 6 cyl., 5 spd., AM/FM/CD,4x4,soft top, alloy wheels, spc. tireS, $12,500. 703-669-9196. CHEVY TAHOE '99, Only 30K mis, V8, 4x4, tow pkg. loaded! Sale! $22,785. Country Chevrolet, 800-852-5793. CHEVY TAHOE 97- 4x4, ac, auto, $16,000 obo. Great cond, under warranty. Please call 540349-1730 CHEVY ’99 >« TON, SUBURBAN: Only 42K mis, LT Pkg, 454 V8, 4x4, loaded! SALE! $25,980. Country Chevrolet, 800-852-5793. DODGE DURANGO '99. Only 50k mis, SLT trim, 3rd seat, loaded! One owner Sale! $18,877 Country Chevrolet, 800852-5793 FORD EXPEDITION '99 E. Bauer. Only 36K mis. Moon roof. CD, leather, loaded! Sale $25,845. Country Chevrolet. 800-852-5793 LAND ROVER '98 Dis covery, 37K mis. blue. V8, AT 4X4, CD. dual moon roofs, loaded! Sale! $18,985 Country Chevrolet. 800-6525793 TOYOTA 00 RAV 4: auto,26 k mi., vg. cond . green, AM/FM/CD, AC, PL.PS, PB, CC. tilt, sec sys, 5 yr./ 100 K ext. warr., $17,000. 703726-2506. 675 Tracks / Pickups 2000 RAM 1500 Quad Cab: Sport, PW, PL, CC, rear sliding window, bed liner. Infinity sound, 24 K miles, great cond., $19,000/ OBO. 703-777-7174, after 5 p.m. ISAS Fun T,m* I** — Employment AIR DUCT TECH Earn up to $10$20/hr. At Stanley Steemer Int’l. you'll enjoy benefits, 401 (k), paid vacation & more. HVAC or air duct exp. desired. Sat. hrs. req'd. Apply at: Stanley Steemer 14510A Lee Rd. Chantilly, VA Or call John at: 703-266-2160 EOE M/F/D/V CARPENTER Wanted for Rappahannock, Fauquier areas. Experience required. Must have own tools & transportation. Call after 6pm. 540-937-5823. COOK Ashby Inn Ambition rquired. Top Pay/Benefits. 540-592-3900 • Equipment Operators • Grade Foremen Dental & Health Insurance & 401K Avail. RICKY L BROWN & SONS. NC 540-347-6628 FARM HELP NEEDED Cow and calf operation. Hay making, fencing, mowing, mech exp a plus. Upperville area. Salary + health ins. Call 540-592-7061 Pets Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Landfill, Rt h'N. Last of Amissville L)ailv 8:00 a m - 12 »K) \oon, except closed V\ed At Sun These wonderful dogs need a good home! Kerri Blue Geo "Kerri Blue" is a pretty, shy, sweet, 1-2 year old spaced Australian cattle dog. "Geo" is a handsome, friendly, goodnatured, 2-3 vr. old neutered beagle mix. Come see them! 540-^37-3336 or 340-937-3283 iV,„q Nurse FT, needed for mobile exams. Avail, immed. Call 540-659-8439 or fax resume to 540-720-8130 'STONE MASON SUBCONTRACTORS NEEDED CALL SOLID STRUCTURES 703-368-0984 Giveaways t f t i STRAY PETS If you have lost a pet, contact the Loudcyjn County Animal Shelter at 703-777-0406 ,or 540-882-3211. Pets that are not reclaimed by their owners may be made available for adoption. There are also a number of giv^nup pets in need of new homes. Stray pets are posted on the Animal Care and Control Web Site in the Found Pet Listings. Tfie web site address www.co.loudoun.va.us/animals/ VIEWING & ADOPTION HOURS Monday, Tuesday 1-6p.m. Wednesday 1-8p.m. Thursday 10a.m.-8p m Friday 10-6pm Saturday 9-5pm. Closed on Sunday and Holidays We are happy to have pets available !for adoption to residents of Loudoun, Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, and Prince William'Counties. ! i The shelter is located on Rt 9. two miles west of Rt. 7. at the intersection of Rt t[04 , i and Rt. 9. The following stray pets are currentlyAt the Loudoun County Animat Shelten ' Found Pet Listings Dogs Rottweiler, black, and tan. male. 7 yedrs. Owls Nest Sq., Ashburn j Lhasa Apso Mix, grey and cream, female. 3 years. Cascades area of Sterling • Pitbull black and white, male, adult, waxpbol Rd., Sterling Park j Shiba Inu Mix. tan and black, male.i 9 months, Sugarland Run Dr . Sterling > i Jack Russell Terrier, white and brown, nfeutered male. 2 years. Country Club Rd.. Leesburg German Shepard/Pitbuli Mix, black and brown, female, adult, Sagle Rd.. Purcellville Miniature Poodle Mix, white and grey, neutered male, 5 years 7 months. Sugarland Sq. Ct. 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Of :0e Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, fa Baa'd of Supervisors of Raspa'anra Canty herefiy give notice of fair faction to hptd a public heanng on Monday. May 6.2002. at 7:00 p - at fa Courthouse si Washington. VA. tc consider a renewal of fa Thornton River Agricultural and Forest Stefa! and a tagon to fa Hampton Stock Farm AgncuSurai and Forestal District. The proocsed Ordinances are available for inspection at fa Clerks Ofae and fa County Administration Office Doth m Washington. VA. Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30. The Rappahannock County Agricultural and Forestal Distncts Advisory Committee snail meet on Wednesday. April 17 2002. at 7:00 pm. at fa Courthouse m Washington. VA. to consider fa proposed Ordinance and District and tc make recommendation to fa Beam of Supervisors. The Rapoahannock County Planning Commission shall 'Consider fa matter at their regular meeting of Wednesday. April 17.2902. at 7:30 pm., at fa Coudhouse in Washington, VA. Ah persons interested in these matters are invited to attend and to make cfament. *423001 4/03,4710/02 Legal Notices TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-1 of 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 10, 2002, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: TW SU #02-03-01 The Inn at Little Washington, by their agent Edward Fletcher, Maintenance Manager, desire a Special Use permit to construct two (2) cottages on their property behind their gift shop located at 437 Main Street (Tax Map 20A-1-17A, zoned Village-Mixed Use). Each cottage will have 1,750 square feet and will be used as rooms for guest accommodations. Use allowed under Section 1-4-3f. of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection. Monday through Friday 8:30 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 3-27, 4-03-02_ #421717 --- Legal Notices V_I_) BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 ot the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday. April 24. 2002 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU *02-03-01 Maria J. and Steven D. Robinson, owners of 51.25 acres in Jackson District, known as 43 Forgotten Creek Lane. Amissville (Tax Map 32, Parcel 55. zoned A - Agricultural) desire a Special Use permit to construct a 600 square foot apartment in a permitted accessory structure (garage/barn). Said apartment will be for the groundskeeper. Use allowed under Section 170-36A of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards in Section 170-62F of the Code No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in interest. shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519. Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. 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Access National Bank 14006 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway Chantilly, Virginia 20151 EOE MAI NTHXANCE TECHNICIAX On Site Position Town Country is currently l<x>kinyr for a res|x>nsible maintenance technician at our Virginia projx-rties. Technician ixrforms re jxairs to the physical projx'rty of the commu nitv. interior and exterior, building and grounds. Position will require rotating oncall. Applicant must have knowledge of and ability to ix rlorm routine maintenance diag nosis and reiwir in electrical, plumbing, and/or carpentry areas, and preferably oneyear experience in apartment maintenance or related area, must live on proix rty. We offer comix'titive salary and excellent benefits, ll interested please submit resume or apply in person at: Town & County l niversity 20300 River Ridge Terrace Ashburn, V irginia 20147 260,1 Fax: 70347Mb 13 resumes 'Mctrust.com KOK Heating & A.C. Technicians (3) One of N. 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Excellent benefits package. Forward resume to Scott Rountree: srountre@wm.com: 703.392.5149/fax; 1505 Moran Road, Sterling, VA 20166. ADMINISTRATOR & REGISTRAR A major Fauquier County athletic club is soliciting bids for a combined Administrator & Registrar. Major duties include collection of funds, payment of Club bills, maintenance of financial records, files, negotiate service and materials contracts, attend meetings & prepare minutes of meetings, registration of players, formation of teams, interaction with commissioners, coaches and parents. Successful candidate will have experience with QuickBooks, the Internet, contact negotiation & management. Please call 540-347-5673 to request a job description & bid packet. 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VA 22701 540-825-8677 TEACHING POSITIONS 2002-2003 Private school located in beautiful countryside is currently accepting resumes for teaching positions for the school year 20022003. Positions are full-time, salary plus benefits. Small, structured classes filled with students processing keen academic focus. Positions opening for Elementary classroom teacher. English, (High School). History (High School). Latin, and Art. Please fax resume to: Wakefield Country Day School Job Search 540-636-1501 Assistant Branch Manager: Rapidly growing community hank located in South Riding. YA is seeking a motivated, high energy Assistant Branch Manager to manage daily operations and he pan of a winning team Candidate must have excellent communication skills and 3-s \L-ars hank operations and sales experience. Competitive salary and a generous benefit package. Please send resume to: L. Mitchell at 10700 Parkridge Blvd., Suite P50 Reston, VA 20191 www.gab.com or fax to (703) 391-1506 EOE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ HUMAN RESOURCES Smith Midland Corporation has an immedF ate opening for an Assistant to the Director of Human Resources. Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking ability essential. Microsoft Word and Excel required. Duties include employee orientation, benefits administration, workers compensation claim processing and numerous other tasks as assigned. Position also includes several hoursper.day running the front office and switchboard. Competitive wages and excellent benefits which include, 401K savings plan and tuition reimbursement. Qualified applicants may send resumes with salary requirements to: Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1232 E-mail: asmith@smithmidland.com Office Associate III Announcement # CD032802 The Fauquier County Department of Community Development is recruiting for the position of Office Associate III in the Division of Zoning, Permitting and Inspections. Qualified applicants must possess strong word processing skills, secretarial/office skills and detailed record keeping skills. Experience assisting the public is a must. Applicant should have experience acting as an recording secretary. Knowledge of County geography and previous government experience is preferred. Microsoft Office knowledge is required. Requires a HS/GED diploma supplemented by three years previous experience and/or training. Excellent benefits. Minimum starting salary is $24,739. Interested applicants should submit a Fauquier County Classified Application Form, to: Fauquier County Human Resources Department, 320 Hospital Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186. Position is open until filled. For assistance call (540) 428-8702. Fax: (540) 349SI 33. www.fauQuiercountv.gov. (Applications may be printed from the website) EEO/AA/M/F/D TEACHING POSITIONS 2002-2003 Private school located in beautiful countryside is currently accepting resumes for teaching positions for the school year 20022003. Positions are full-time, salary plus benefits. Small, structured classes filled with students processing keen academic focus. Positions opening for Elementary classroomteacher. English. (High School), History i (High School). Latin, and Art. Please fax resume to: Wakefield Country Day School Job Search 540-636-1501 1 incj v> HIRING Groomsman at Kelly’s Ford Equestrian Center t ail or come Dy: Marjorie Cassetta. 16589 Iuiwards Shop Hd Remington, VA 540-399-1800 Josephine School Community Museum The Clarke County African-American Museum and Cultural Center MUSEUM PI ANNFR The JCSM is a non-profit incorporated entity established to create and manage an AfricanAmerican Museum and Cultural Center in a 1200 sq. ft. newly* renovated 1X80 school building irj Berryville. Virginia. The Museum Board is seeking the services of a professional museum planner. This' temporary position is funded by a] grant from the Virginia Foundation^ for the Humanities. Qualifications^ and experience must be received byApril 22nd. Send to: Josephine School Community Museum P. O. 423 Berryville, VA 22611 Interviews will be scheduled for the* week of the 22"'1. 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“3 Maryland Painters” work on display at The Packing Shed Gallery By Diana Bird Special to the Rappahannock News The Packing Shed Gallery’s current exhibition, between March 30 and May 4, 2002, is called “3 Maryland Painters - Recent Work”. The gallery, located at Porter and Gav Streets, Washington, is open Tuesday through Sunday 12:30 to 0 p.m. The exhibitors, teachers at the Maryland Institute of Art, Baltimore, are all artists of vast experience, having begun their .careers in the sixties. While their approaches are dissimilar, they reflect the trends that marked the second half of the 20th Century. For instance. Timothy App’s three acrylic canvases are strictly abstract. The most noticeable design in each picture is a black triangle These figures are associated with rectangles and curved areas of tan, gray, white, beige, and plum or brown, interacting in interesting ways. The mathematical precision of the painted areas surprisingly moves one's eyes all around the picture. ft is important to look closely at the surfaces to appreciate their textures. From Mr. App. we look to dames Hennessey, whose work of three large oils on canvas and several pencil and wash drawings convey concessions to realism hut in a subdued and limited way. His “McLean " is a palely painted, large landscape, more than half of which is a fairly blank sky. Green fields and trees stretch for miles with only a few telephone poles and a small length of road interrupting a scene of planted Fields dotted with clumps of trees-a quiet, almost idyllic, restful vision. Having lived in McLean when something like such a scene might have existed, I almost wonder if this now impossible picture is a rebuke to developers who have shamelessly despoiled that once beautiful place. “Masinia", another large canvas, is a view of the end of a room and a draped window and sill. It is light tan with the outside showing a smoke stack, a few trees and buildings. Curves and vertical lines define the space. Although there is little suggestion of sunlight, this cool picture is subtlely executed, so that one looks for indications of colors and contrasts that make it beautiful. One can imagine .Mr. Hennessey these days hacking away from abstraction. Most of the paintings in the show are the work of Sharon Yates. Her pictures are in the collections of a myriad of art patrons throughout the United States. All in this exhibit are oils on paper mounted on masonite. Seven are flower paintings of peonies. Ten are .of cows. Three are landscapes and horses. Her works are small, about 12 by 9 inches, mounted in small frames outlined in black. While the animals loom large in these modestly sized pictures, they are located in landscapes of farms, woods and meadows. They are strikingly painted with thick palette-knife-like applied colors. Details stand out and the individuality of each animal or bouquet of flowers is manifest. There is at once a directness. simplicity and conviction in each scene. The pictures of peonies are pink, white, blue and crimson amid much green. The color schemes of the farm animals differ markedly as the subjects would suggest. The corporeality of the figures is rendered with much angularity — as milk cows often appear. These dramatic jewels will appeal to many viewers and seem to me unforgettable. I believe I would always recogiiize a painting bySharon Yates. Community Association to sponsor presentation By Steve Miller Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock County and its immediate surrounding area was the site of extensive activity in the American Civil War. Over 53 engagements are recorded here between the Armies. On Thursday, April 11 you will have an opportunity to learn more about these events that occurred right outside your own doorstep. The Amissville Area Community Association is sponsoring a presentation by local Civil War historian Art Candenquist on “The Civil War in eastern Rappahannock County”. His talk will focus on events in Amissville Viewtown and the surrounding areas. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. at the Amissville United Methodist Church on Lee Highway. It will precede the association meeting. Some encounters like Corbin's Crossroads, Newby’s Cross Roads and Waterloo were quite large and intense actions involving several thousand troops. The ferocity of the fighting is illustrated by the fact that at least four Metal of Honors were awarded related to actions that occurred in the county. In addition to combat, our area was regularly crossed by units of both sides on the march related to many of the major campaigns of the war. The Rappahannock River fords and passes through the mountains to the Valley directed they use this route. This includes Jackson’s Corps march through Amissville i-- ' n lo newspapers, 6 counties,/' # 3' / •a i ' 'fc* <h> % ■S dimes Northern Virginia Call 540-675-3349 with your news tips. toward second Manassas in 1862 and Lee’s retreat from Gettysburg down Chester Gap and along Richmond Road. The later resulted in a sharp fight just east of Laurel Mills between George Custer’s Cavalry and Alabama Infantry. Mosby’s cavalry also operated extensively in the county and for a time his headquarter’s was in Woodville. In addition, much of the county was essentially occupied by the^IJnion Army of over 40,000 soldiers for some months from late 1863 through 1864. No part of the county was untouched by the war. Some of these Civil War events have markers. The majority do not. Yet, the importance in the war and impact on , the soldiers involved and to the citizens of the area was long lasting. Check the Amissville website at http//:www. amissville. com for more information. i_— ..— Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently at the Rappahannock Clerk's Office on Gav Street in Washington. Jean Arthur Monroe to C. Frederick Kohler and wife, 4.2190 acres, Hampton District. $72,500. Harry Lawrence Weinstein and others to Thomas H. Drakely and wife, lot 3, section C, Rappahannock Mountain Estate, Jackson District. $66,500. Joseph Miller and wife to Scott Lester and wife, 30.3566 acres, Wakefield District. $221,000. Gale A. Johnson and wife to Thomas D. Glass and wife, 7.4136 acres. Mountain View Subdivision, Wakefield District. $149,000. Henry Colton Montague to Steven C. Jenkins and wife, 3.0433 acres, Hawthorne District. $12,000. Virginia Dennis and others to William Shanks, 1 acre, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Phillip L. Smith and wife to Louis G. Zindel IV, .9998 acres, Hampton District. $90,000. Roger L. Torneden to Fogg Mountain Vineyards LLC, 75 acres, parcel B, Wakefield District. $220,00. Henry Magruder Keyser Jr. to Nancy L. Keyser, Trustee, lot 3, 8.2091 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Walter Gary Bunch and wife to Steven J. Fine and wife, 25.0681 acres, Stonewall District. $104,000. Paul B. Henze and wife to Alexander W. Henze, 2/3 interest in 22.3621 acres, Stonewall District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham and husband to Maureen M. Moraghan, 4.3 acres, Jackson District. $30,100. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office ATTRACTIVE two-story Farmhouse, eight rooms and bath, hardwood floors, lots of recent upgrades, 2.75 open acres, fronting state road. $145,000 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 sperryvillerlty@aol. com Bud Corder A 540-675-3291 ^ FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. 540-829-0000 www.PermaTreat.com Permanently. 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