Rappahannock News, April 10, 2002

124th Year ... No. 15 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2002 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Plant Society to host “treasure hunt” On Sunday. April 14 at 2 p.m. the Virginia Native Plant Society. Rappahannock/Culpeper Region will be holding a native plant “treasure hunt” at Bruce and Susan Jones’ property. The event is open to members of the Virginia Native Plant Society and those persons who would like to join the organization. “We will be identifying those native plants, mostly woodland species, that grace our Piedmont area. We should be able to see Trillium, Marsh Marigold, Virginia Bluebells, native Columbine, dwarf Iris. Wild Ginger and a host of other plants that should be blooming at that time. With luck, a few of the spring blooming shrubs/trees (viburnams, Red buckeyes, quince. Redbud, etc) should be at their prime,” said Mr. Jones. Please bring a wildflower book to assist in identification. For details of the wild flower walk, call Bruce or Susan Jones at 675-3152, or bsjonz@aol.com. as reservations are necessary. 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. RLEP to meet The Board of Directors, Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, will meet at the County Library at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15 for purposes of reviewing their First Quarter, 2002 activities. This meeting is closed to members and the public. The next regularly scheduled meeting, open to members and the public, will be on May 20. Decals due April 15 2002 Rappahannock County vehicle stickers must be displayed by April 15. Your registration card or a copy is required before purchase of decal. Personal property taxes rp"st also be paid prior to purchasing a sticker. Spring plant sale set 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. Happenings • Kindergarten registration for 2002-03 currently underway and will continue through April 12. • Wednesday, April 17, the Rappahannock Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Courthouse. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) It’s new, big and red The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department got a new 2002 Freightlinner with a 3,000 gallon poly tank last week. It is equipped with a foam pro system, which has a 50 gallon tank inside the 3,000 gallon tank. The department will use it as a pumper/tanker combination. They are replacing the present engine and tanker with this new piece of equipment. The cost of this truck is approximately $250,000 which does not include hose, fans and other necessary equipment. We all live downstream By Bob Lander Special to the Rappahannock News “Everything we do on land affects the quality of the water in our rivers and streams.” “We all live in a watershed.” “Why should you care what watershed you live in?” These are just a few of the topics and questions addressed by Janet Davis and Amanda Welch on Sunday, April 7. Thirty-three concerned citizens were able to see first hand the “creatures” that live in a healthy stream and learn what one person could do to enable a healthy stream in his/her back yard. Ms. Davis and Ms. Welch, both volunteer water quality monitors, demonstrated how the water is sampled by seining the current to “trap” the bugs and count them, one-by-one,' and checking the ph value with a .special gage. The counts and water samples are then sent to a Soil and Water District Office for analysis and reporting. In this way, the county’s major water ways are monitored at least four times a year. The sampling demonstration took place in the Thornton River flowing through Cliff Miller’s farm near Sperryville. The attendees were pleased to discover that the water is healthy with many creatures living in it. This event was sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection. Two additional programs featuring other aspects of our environment are planned during the year and those interested in attending can contact Bruce Jones, RLEP Program Chairman, (540) 6753152. Lions need your help By Boh Scott Special to the Rappahannock News Can we truly be “Saving Daylight” when we’ve just lost an hour? When you “spring forward” you better watch where you land — you could lose more than an hour on April 15. But —; there’s a good way to save, by giving things up. especially if it’s something you no longer want or need. (Be patient — we'll get to the point) Anyone still remember “spring cleaning?” Yes, it’s that time again. Your friendly Rappahannock Lions need your help. We can help you save and you can help us serve — - our wonderful community. You all know what we’re getting at, it’s the Annual Lions Auction, one of those special events that we count on to keep raising the funds so we can afford to continue all the good works that we do for the Rappahannock family. What do we ask you to do? We want you to convert your “trash” into treasure and your “junk” for our joy. Oh, we know, all that “stuff” you’ve stashed in the barn, the basement, the closets or the attic, especially the garage or the tool shed—we know it’s a priceless “family heirloom”, an ancient “antique”, a unique work of “art” or just the right “gizmo” or “gimmick” you’ll need to fix an unexpected crisis — next month — or next millennium? If you didn’t have things like that, you wouldn’t be human. Oh, you know we’re kidding about the “trash” and the “junk”, we’ll take the good stuff too, but you may not realize that we can take a “liability” and turn it into an “asset” if the Lions recycle it for a neighbor who needs it. We’re earlier this year. May 4 at the Washington Fire Hall can be a lucky day for someone to get a real bargain by bidding on what you’ve donated. Whatever you donate to the Lion’s Auction is a tax deduction for your 2002 taxes. That way you save by helping us to serve. Once again our neighbor Bill Payne will keep the show going with fun and excitement. If you’ve ever experienced his auctioneering showmanship you know what we mean. If you’ve never been in one of his audiences at an auction then come this year and enjoy the best free show. Dugout dedication ceremony Friday, April 5 saw the varsity girls’ softball team play their Bull Run District home opener at the fields behind the elementary school. Prior to the start of the game Mr. Jon Smythe, the RCHS Athletic Director, called out the names of all the people who had made possible the completion of the dugouts at the softball field. Those that were there came out onto the field in the vicinity of home plate. These people had contributed financially or donated time and materials and made the completion possible in time for the first varsity home game. Special mention was made of the Lions Club for their $3000 donation; Mr. Gary Settle for his role as the Lion’s President and his personal time spent constructing the roof; Mr. Peter Kreyling for his overall “everything” effort as the project manager; and Mrs. Rose Ann Sharp for single handedly getting the dugouts painted on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Finally Mr. Smythe thanked everyone for all they did and gave, and as he said, “... not only for those girls and players that are out here today, but for all those girls that will come and enjoy these dugouts in the future.” since last year. The actual auction starts on Saturday, May 4 at 5 p.m. and runs until we’re all sold out. Come early and have dinner. We sell good food and drinks too. So, please, the Lions need your help. Take an hour or two to “inventory” the things you no longer need, or haven’t used for years, or never even liked. Phone a lion and we'll pick up your donations, or if you can. bring the things to the Washington Fire Hall on Friday, May 3. A Lion will give you an official receipt. For additional information or to arrange for a pickup you can call the Auction Committee, Lions Hal McDermott at 675-1028, Roger Andrews at 987-8974, Richard Judd at 675-3013 or Steve Miller at 9374298. Any Lion that you know can help you, and you can help us. Please do! Donation Photo courtesy ot Rappahannock Hunt Each year the Rappahannock Hunt donates a portion of the proceeds from its Point-to-Point races to the Headwaters Foundation. In the above photo, Headwaters President, Martin Woodard, center, accepts the donation from the 2002 races of $1300 from Joint Masters of Foxhounds, Janet O'Keefe and Oliver Brown. Football prospect breeds backlash Bv Gerald Ochs Ha p pa h an nock News W ri ter The success of Athletic Director Jon Smythe's foray into the world of RCPS football brought out some vocal opposition at Tuesday night’s School Board meeting. Negative public comments and a statement by one School Board member w ho voiced her points of opposition to a football program were compelling enough for Chairman Wesley Mills to call for a public hearing on the issue. That hearing was tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Chairman Mills also said that only preprepared questions be considered at the hearing, and asked that any questions be submitted by April 16 to the inquirer’s School Board representative. The football discussion was launched by the public comments of Bill Dietel. Mr. Dietel used his five minutes to chastise the Board for the approach by which a football program seems to be developing and for permitting itself “to be pressured" into accepting such a program. He said that he would not discuss the pros and cons of football in Rappahannock County, but he did express skepticism that a football program could be financially selfsustaining. and he pointed out that football would negatively impact educational programs and put undue pressure on facilities, personnel, and school administration. Mr. Dietel was joined in his opposition by Mark Wallace and Katherine Treanor. Mr. Wallace, soccer coach in tiie Rappahannock Soccer League, referenced his Letter-to-the-Editor in the Rappahannock News and reiterated his concern about the “wisdom of a football program” and the potential for contention over facilities and financial resources. Mrs. Treanor said that she was “not opposed to football per se,” but asked whether this was the proper time and place for a football program, especially given the fiscal climate. One core point in her opposition appeared to be the competition by various educational and athletic programs for financial donations-she said, in fact, that she “didn't know that donations to a football program is the best use of donated funds.” Brian Taylor provided a student perspective on the football issue. He said that “It’s great that we’re getting a football team, but the track needs improvement.” Athletic Director Jon Smythe, who was present at the meeting to update the Board on the progress of the football program initiative, expressed positive surprise at Delegate Louderback’s presentation of the softball resolution, and negative surprise at the public comments in opposition to a football program. Had he expected a public debate on the issue he said, he could have had “fifty people in here to support football.” He also expressed his dismay at the "misinformation” and noted that there had been two public See BUDGET, Page A8

| Hearthstone happenings By Maureen Day Special to the Rappahannock News In Paige Noel’s Shelter Block, students are building a garden shed with the volunteer help and expertise of Sperryville residents Paul Harris and Richard Brown. This course brings together several academic subjects. Students develop an understanding of the relationship between geography and history and cultural diversity as they learn about how indigenous people built shelters from the different resources at hand (adobe in the desert, ice in the arctic and saplings and bark in the forest regions) and how construction techniques have developed over time. And math lessons are plentiful as they draft the plans for the shed and make calculations for materials. In addition to the practical skills of the building arts-measuring, cutting and hammering - these lessons offer students much practice in the more subtle arts of cooperation, as they learn to solve technical and interpersonal problems and work together toward a common goal. • In his current Math Block, teacher Chris Porter is working on a hands-on project with his middle school students. They have constructed a scale model, and are making plans to build a full scale geodesic dome. Constructed out of straight lengths of metal conduit bolted together into a series of pentagons, the dome will be 8’ high and 16’ in diameter. “Middle school students need to be active,” observes Porter, and this project indeed engages them actively on many levels. Geodesic domes are famous for their intrinsic stability, and this one will become a central feature on the Hearthstone playground. Calendar launched By Lisa Ramey Special to the Rappahannock News Do you know the date of the next Board of Supervisors meeting? Or when and where the Relay for Life will be held? The local Democratic Committee recently announced the launch of the Rappahannock Community Calendar, a new feature on its website www. RappDems.org. Events are displayed by date, and to see the expanded details of an event, simply click on the calendar day. Thanks to website creator Jim Small of Amissville, the RCDC website contains a w ealth of resources such as contact information for public officials at both the state and federal levels. Use this website to explore political issues and generate letters to Congress stating your concerns. Tb post events contact Lisa Ramey, lramey@earthlink.net. ri\ u L L Y I N S u R E D JENKINS Excavating • Landscapng Home Improvements • Tree Service No job too BIG or too small because we do them ALL Quality Work SATISFACTION GUARANTEE TO ALL CUSTOMERS 10% Discount with copy of this ad 540-987-9048 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 of 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, April 17, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider the proposed Ordinance and District, 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, VA. All persons interested in these matters are invited to attend and to make comment. #423001 4/03, 4/10/02 Address Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Rappahannock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.*21. Elsewhere in the U.S.*27.°° Name _ City__State_Zip_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: fiappahannoch Netti*, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: The Rappahannock Nnt* (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. In his lessons, specifically Algebra and Geometry, Mr. Porter strives to present math “as a gateway to the imagination” rather than a dry, abstract process. “Math is made relevant through Geometry” he explains, because it deals with the relationship of the human being to his/her physical surroundings. “High schoolers really want to understand the relevancy of the subjects they’re being asked to study”. In Geometry, the lessons begin with this relationship to the physical world. But in addition to learning and practicing theorems, they are also exploring the quality of pure mathematics to raise thought to higher levels of insight and awareness. • Elsewhere around the “Hearth”, students in the High School are participating in ongoing studio courses in Clay and Metal Sculpture with artist Charles Flickinger. Students start by modeling the human head in clay. Nest are the hands and feet and then finally the sculpting of the human form in full. Eleventh grade student Aaron Wiesgerber, who has been studying with Mr. Flickinger for four years, is now doing an independent study in metal sculpture, and learning the art and technique of welding as he recycles metal scraps and objects to create an ornamental piece. • Hearthstone has recently added a new course in photography, welcoming former Rage County News and Courier photographer Tbrrey Keane to the faculty. Her students are currently building a dark room in Hearthstone’s art annex as they learn the fundamentals of black and white photography, including composition and content in addition to the technical elements of film development. Donations of some dark room equipment have been made but we are in need of a black and white enlarger. Ms. Keanealso plans to teach color photography and development. Notice 2002 Rappahannock County 1 Vehicle Stickers are on sale at the Treasurer’s Office. Registration card or copy required before decal can be purchased. Personal property taxes must be paid prior to purchasing a sticker. Stickers must be displayed by April 15, 2002. 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Spaces are still open in several other grades, but parents who might be considering Wakefield Country Day School for their child should contact Mrs. Leser at (540) 635-8555, extension 22, as soon as possible for placement testing. • Students at WCDS took part in this year’s Destination Imagination competition in March, which was held at Fauquier High School in Warrenton. Five teams worked for several months on projects and plays, drawing much praise from Mr. Michael Vargo, headmaster at Wakefield Country Day School. “I’m very proud of their dedication to DI, as well as the team spirit that all of the students exhibited,” he said at the assembly afterwards. Worn out, but exhilarated, the teams also performed in front of the student body before Spring Break began. • Drama Club members also performed in March with “Bone-Chiller”, an interactive murder mystery that had members of the audience guessing the identity of the murderer during intermission. Refreshments were sold during the intermissions of the play by Key Club members. A good attendance by parents and friends brought in a record amount of ticket sales, enabling the Drama Club to put aside money for next year’s production. • Families at WCDS, well as friends of as ning this week, as games are lined up for all three teams Students met during spring break to practice and keep themselves in shape. Mr. Mike Kenney, Athletic Director at WCDS, has been cracking the wfyip this spring, and the teams Wakefield Country Day School, are eagerly looking forward to this year’s Annual Auction to be held at Fauquier Springs Country Club this Saturday, April 13 at 6 p.m. Under the capable hands of Mrs. Kathie Russo and Mrs. Joyce Hunt, the evening promises to be great fun. A silent auction begins the evening, followed by an elegant dinner, then it’s noholds-barred, as guests start the bidding war for the special baskets and goodies put together by the classes (and their parents! ) at WCDS. As in previous years, Mr. Vargo has promised a Uniform-free Day to the class whose basket brings in the most money. Competition is fierce, but friendly, as guests try to out-bid each other. Watch vour back! • Grandparents of WCDS students will be honored at a special Grandparents Day celebration on Friday, April 12. After a tour of the school and their grandchild’s classroom, the guests will be shown to their seats, as the students perform skits, sing, and honor their grandparents in verse. Please RSVP, if you haven’t already done so! • The soccer and lacrosse teams are in full swing, begin look better than ever. The public is invited to attend tl^e home games, which are heljd on the field next to Trinity Manor. For a game schedule, please call Mrs. Speer at 6358555, extension 21. • The Music department, under the guidance of Mrs. Evelyn Qyster, is working hard in preparation for the annual Spring Chorus event, which will be held April 26 in the auditorium at WCDS. All of the students in grades 1-7 will perform, and as always,, a packed house is expected Please join us for an evening of joy and laughter, as our students sing and surprise yoiu with their wit and charm. • Sad farewells have been extended to Mrs. Lori Ferreira and Ms. Tessa Rasnick, both pf whom left WCDS this past month. Mrs. Ferreira and family are moving to the Boston area to join her husband who transferred with United Airlines to that area following the 9-11 tragedies. Ms Rasnick has also moved out of the area, leaving another void hard to fill. Weil miss you both! • Have a great week, and don’t forget about Mondays tax filing deadline! County youth encouraged to apply for scholarship Bv Martin Johnson Information/Education Coordinator For 25 years, the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts has sponsored a week long summer conservation camp for high school students on the campus of Virginia Tech. The program brings together about 90 interested students for a week of learning about Virginia’s natural resources from conservation professionals and faculty from Virginia Tech. Most of the instruction is hands-on and outdoors. The purpose of the camp is to broaden students’ knowledge of conservation and prepare them as future decision makers in resource management. Camp participants are selected based on their interest, teacher recommendations and/or essay applications and come from rural and urban backgrounds. Many students pursue edu cation and career goals in the areas covered in the camp curriculum, including: forestry, agriculture, water quality, E&S, stormwater management, wildlife, conservation and land use planning, using new conservation technology’, soils and groundwater issues. Scholarships covering camp tuition are provided by the 47 Soil and Water Conservatidn Districts in Virginia. This year, Youth Conservation Camp will be held July 7-13. The Culpeper Soil ahd Water Conservation District sponsors and provides a full scholarship for two students, grades 9-12 from the five county area of Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock. For an application, or more information about the camp, contact the Culpeper SWCD' at (540) 825-8591. The deadline fbr applications is Friday, May 3.

Rappahannock County Public Schools rinances, trends and progress A SERIES OF THREp ARTICLES BY HEADWATERS Public Education is one America’s great institutions. Public Schools provide every child in the United States with opportunities to learn and become intelligent, productive members of society. Through the years the Rappahannock County Schools have successfully provided these opportunities for many thousands of students. Almost 70 percent of the cost of Rappahannock County Public Schools is paid for by local prop; erty taxes. Our schools are the largest expense in the countybudget and as such they have a major impact on our property taxes. The school budget is being ' considered now. Every year there are reoccurring questions about the schools and county finances. In this series of three articles, Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, will try to answer some of these questions with objective information about how our schools are financed and the progress they ' are making. Why are Rappahannock County’s property taxes higher than most of our neighbors? Public Schools are the largest expense in the budgets ! of Rappahannock County and our neighbors, Culpeper, Fauquier, Green, Madison, Page and Warren counties. Public Schools are paid for by a combination of state, local and federal funds, although federal funds are a very small part of the total. ' lhe amount ot money the State of Virginia contributes to each county or city school system is determined by a complex formula called the Local Composite Index or LCI. The LCI uses a combination of the total Adjusted Gross Income, the total Value of Real Estate, and the total amount of taxable Retail Sales in the county or city and divides these totals by the number of students in the school system. t Rappahannock County’s ability to fund our school system ranks tenth from the top of the 136 school divisions in Virginia. Because of our apparent wealth „ (we rank 8th in property value 1 and 14th in income) and small * number of students, we pay for , approximately 70 percent of our -School Budget with local property taxes. By comparison, Page County property owners have to provide only 30 percent of their school costs. - . Virginia ranks 45th of the 50 states in dollars spent per pupil ♦ for public schools but has some of the country’s most stringent testing requirements. Because Rappahannock County receives relatively little money from the # state, property owners make up most of the difference for a school system that must meet tough state requirements. How fast is the school budget increasing and why does it go up every year? The total school budget of $8,739,229 for 2002 seems like a lot of money. However, it is important to look at historical trends and to consider the Breeden's Plant Boi se for Bflrtitfrpf Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily Hanging Baskets • Herbs • Perennials • Houseplants • Planting Supplies Flowering & Vegetable Bedding Plants 89 if. I pack Make sure to visit our shop featuring silk arrangements & gifts. 540-923-4381 Directions: From Sperryville, take Rt. 231 S. for 12 miles, turn left on 642, go 15 miles. s Friday. April 12 TUCKER 8 WILLIAM as seen at Hearthstone Hootenanny Fundraiser Saturday. April 13 BBC BLUES BAND NOW OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Family Dining & Fine Musk 540-987-3162 www.bluemooncafe.ee i school budget in the context of the overall Rappahannock County Budget. Although there have been some significant year-to-year increases, the school budget has averaged an 8.1 percent increase over the last five years. During the same period, inflation has averaged about 3 percent. Therefore, on a dollar-todollar basis, the school budget has increased an average of only 5.1 percent per year over the past five years. During the same period, there have been costs that the School System has no control. The dramatic increase in health care costs is but one example. Also consider these recent improvements: Important Improvements Have Increased the Budget Year-to-year School Budget Comparisons Average Annual 19|Z 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Increase School Budget $6,219,118 $6,722,977 $7,414,218 $7,796,951 $8,397,229 $8,739,229 8.1% Source: Rappahannock County School System Trend of School Budget as Percent of County Budget School Budget County Budget School Budget % Of County Budget 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002* $6,219,118 $6,722,977 $7,414,218 $7,796,951 $8,397,229 $8,739,229 $9,621,605 $10,568,373 $11,752,929 $12,067,640 $13,887,474 $14,847,494 65% 64% 63% 65% 60% 58% Source: Rappahannock County Public Schools and Rappahannock County Administration Office * In 2002, $367,000 was budgeted in the County Capital Projects for the benefit of public schools. • New wing on High School • Facilities upgrades - asbestos abatement, mechanical, electrical, lab, classroom, office and restroom renovations • Sports facilities improvements • Vocational Education improvements • Curriculum and instruction improvements • Improved faculty and staff salaries and benefits • Technology upgrades • Improved Professional Development program Rappahannock County’s budget is increasing faster than the school budget. Although the school budget is still the largest single item in the county budget, it is important to keep in mind that there are other expenses putting pressure on local property taxes. The county government is doing an excel $3502 Customer Cash or from 0 % apr On Most New Chevy Models See me for your next new or used vehicle. See or Call Me -Ron Nicholson Buy Power Manager “We’ll be there’ With approved credit through GMC Offer expires 4/30/02 JACK EVANS Chevrolet & Cadillac 125 South Royal Ave.,Front Royal 800-635-1389 / 540-635-2153 www.iechevv.com RABIES CLINIC Saturday, April 13th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Your County Shelter/ Rappahannock Animal Welfare League located at the county landfill Dr. Renee Nolan ' $10.00 per shot all proceeds benefit R-A-W-L R«A*W*L Staff will be on hand to assist anyone interested in adopting a new pet - there are lots of great dogs to meet! Pre-adoption forms will be accepted, for more information 540-937-3336 540-937-3283 lent job in controlling expenses and working in partnership with the school system. However, similar to the public schools, there are new mandated requirements for landfills, law enforcement, jails, and more that must be paid for by the county. The bottom line is the school budget is being managed carefully and when all factors are considered, it is well controlled. Rappahannock County schools have improved considerably in the quality of education, student achievement, athletics, and community involvement in the past five years. This progress has come with relatively little additional expense. Next week we will address questions of how our teacher salaries compare and costs of public schools versus private schools. EARN TOP DOLLAR For your fruits and vegetables! Find out what we want before you grow CALL 675-3801. ASK FOR LARRY. Asparagus, carrots, sugar snap peas, potatoes, lettuce, beets, strawberries, cauliflower, mushrooms, ETC... AUCTION 5:30 pjn. Saturday, April 13, at the gallery, RL 211, Amissville, VA Come see the wide array to be offered in this evening auction. Furniture from the elderly to the contemporary, plus all sorts of collectibles and other "got to have it" stuff FURNISHINGS Pine • Walnut • Cherry • Mahogany • Poplar • etc Country pine stepback cupboard, oak postal desk, mirrored oak dressers, washstands dropleaf tables, rockers, tables, beds, chests and morel Additionally - Traffic lights • Rosenthal & other porcelain inc. lots blue/white • an prints, frames. Fostoria & other fine glassware • collector dolls • Old Carnival, depression, pattern glass • Lots Country collectibles • bagged smalls and bo\ lots galore and much, much more!!! Watch our website for frequent and numerous additions as we unpack! Terms: Cash or good check w/lD, no buyer's premium. Fixxl served. • / Bill Payne Auctions, Inc., VAAF #330 540,937-4142 P.O. Box 178 • 10 Maddox Lane • Amissxille. VA 20106 E-mail: pay ne72tK«" earth! ink. net FY 2003 SCHOOL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County will hold a public1 hearing at the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2002, in accordance with §15.2-2506 and §22.1-93 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, concerning the following public schools' budget submitted by the Rappahannock County School Board for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2002. MAJOR CLASSIFICATION OR SOURCE FY ENDING 6/30 Contemplated Expenditures Instruction Admin., Attend., & Health Pupil Transport Services Operation & Main Services School Food Services Facilities Debt Service Total Contemplated Expenditures 20Q2 $ 6,064,449 760,764 557,567 696,473 92,790 57,200 509,985 $8,739,229 2003 $ 6,341,524 775,595 582,824 657,688 91,798 20,000 485,246 $8,954,676 Estimated Revenues From the Commonwealth From the Federal Government Other Local Sources Transfers from General Fund Total Estimated Revenues $ 1,804,532 330,546 1,084,122 5,520,029 $8,739,229 $ 1,673.786 390,062 1,160,856 5,729,972 $8,954,676 Tax Rates and the LCI for Our Neighbors School System Rappahannock Local Proparty Tax Rate .89 % School Budget from State Funds 29% Local Composite Index .7170 LCI Rank in State of Virginia* 10 Culpeper .82 62% .3849 42 Fauquier 1.06 42% .584* 19 Greene .76 69% .3183 87 Madison .72 59% .4150 39 Page .74 61% .2959 101 Warren .86 63% .3781 54 *LCI Rank is highest to lowest ability to pay of the 136 school divisions in Virginia for 2002-2004 Source: Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education - www pen.k 12.va us/VDOE Annual fund raiser The Committee administering the Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund will host its annual fund raiser and dinner on Sunday, April 28. The event is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. at Manor Farm, the home of Dr. Monira Rifaat Dr. Rifaat’s home is located between Washington and Sperryville. Mary Beth was tragically killed in an automobile accident on May 14. 1997. The memorial fund established in Mary Beth’s name has as its purpose the funding of scholarships for higher education, camp attendance and other activities for the youth of Rappahannock County. All citizens of Rappahannock County and the surrounding area are invited to attend this function. The cost of tickets is $50 per couple or $25 per person. Tickets are available at the Rappahannock Cooperative Extension Service, telephone 6753619. The Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund provided five scholarships of $1,000 each to Rappahannock County college students last year. The requirements for these scholarships are as follows: 1. Applicants should be a resident of Rappahannock County. 2. Applicants must be a senior that has been accepted into a two or four year college or a student that is presently enrolled in a two or four year college. 3. Applicants majoring in Agriculture and/or active participants in the Rappahannock 4-H Program are given priority consideration. The Committee has decided to give special emphasis to applicants’ interest in agriculture this year. 4. The scholarship will be awarded only one time to an eligible applicant. The Committee is in the process of accepting applications. The deadline for scholarship applications is May 6, 2002. Applications should be mailed or delivered to the office of Douglas K. Baumgardner in Washington.

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French import Royal Manhattan was looking for his first win on American soil. “My brother (who currently rides as a professional in France) picked him out of a steeplechase in France for us,” said Hobson, who at age 35 is now based in Middleburg. “The horse is very well bred,” sired by leading French jumps stallion Cadoudal, and “he’d won over hurdles and over ‘chase fences. He had some form in France, but hadn’t showm it yet here.” Hobson rated the gray gelding, which he also trains, off the early pace of rival Class Canoe. When that one faded at the 10th of 13 hurdles, Hobson gathered Royal Manhattan. “He’s quite a nice horse,” Hobson said. "He jumps fantastic.” Royal Manhattan won going away, with Class Canoe second. Royal Manhattan is Savage's first racehorse, and, therefore, it was his first racing win. Hobson changed his silks, and his accent, for the timber feature. Here, he saddled Irish import Apache Twist for absent Middleburg owmer Loring Heard’s Audior Stable. The bay son of Digamist was making just his second start following a miraculous comeback from a near-fatal freak training accident. He nearly died last year, Hobson said, explaining that the horse slipped and injured his stifle when he and Heard were schooling the Great Meadow water splash last fall. “He'd won his first timber start (at last spring’s Rappahannock races) and we were very excited about him. It’s nice that he’s come back so well after time off.” In the three-mile Leeds Don, Apache Twist took command of the pace after a mile and won in hand, seven lengths to the better of second-placed Select Holdings. In other timber action on the day, Maryland blacksmith Ben Swope and his Justcallmecasey rallied for a hard-fought owner-rider series win, their third this season, in a blanket finish with Nimble Nim, second, and Up and Over, just nosed out for third. The 11year-old won at Rappahannock to open the year and repeated at Blue Ridge and Piedmont to lead the division. Middleburg's Laurie McClary earned her first ladies’ timber series victory with her Inca Colony, who reversed the finish order from Piedmont and just edged Colonial Relay at the wire. Amateur jockey Gregg Ryan, also of Middleburg, steered his Action Man for another race reversal. Last year’s owner-rider hurdle series champ gutted out a photo finish with Age of Flight and Ibny Summerlin, flipping last week’s Orange County result. Apprentice jockey Tiffany Mueller won both novice flat series races, the first aboard A1 Griffin’s Gilded Son and the second with William Hendershaw’s Caffeine. Results Small ponies. 1/4 mile. Time: :25. 1. (dead heat) Angel In Disguise, o/r Galen McCleary and Summer, a/Natasha Aylor, r/Jessica Rice; 3. Socks, o/r Sam Cockbum. Large ponies. 1/2 mile. Time: :35. 1. Dancer, o/r Joe Streaker; 2. Blue Streak, o/r Kelly Bowman; 3. Lieutenant Bodgit, o/Natasha Aylor, r/Jessica Rice. Charles Graham memorial novice rider flat. First division. 1 1/2 miles. 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SPORTS Rappahannock Youth Spring Soccer League opens This week in sports By Jon Smythf. Athletic Director Bull Run District competition continued during the high school’s spring break as all teams saw action except the track teams. The dual meet scheduled at the Clarke County High School track on Wednesday, April 3 was canceled due to high winds and heavy rain in the Berryville area. The baseball, softball, and soccer teams all had contests with the Manassas Park Cougar teams on Friday, April 5. With the exception of the varsity baseball team, everyone experienced the sweet feeling of success. Baseball The varsity baseball team had their district home opener on Friday and went looking for their first Bull Run victory of the new season. It was not to be as the visiting Cougars would spoil the Panther party with a 13 to 2 victory of their own. Junior Brandon Cooper started on the slab for the Rapp side and was pounded for four, first inning runs before being yanked for junior Noah Starks. Starks had a rough couple of innings himself and gave up five runs before senior Jamie Keys came in and calmed things down late in the game. Several major fielding miscues in the outfield early in the game all but handed the Cougars the tallies necessary to secure their first district win. On the offensive side, the Panther bats were all but silent today until senior Jeff Ritenour drove a two-run, RBI double deep into the left field gap. The seventh inning drive was too little, too late, as the Panthers fell to 0 and 2 in the district standings. Meanwhile, the junior varsity team traveled to Manassas Park to square off with the JV Cougars. Young Jason Jenkins had another quality start and handcuffed the Cougar bats with eight strikeouts and two hits over the seven innings. Teammate and fellow eighthgrader, Alex Sharp had the big hit of the day, a two run single that gave Jenkins all the offensive support he would need on the way to a 5 to 1 Panther win. Freshman second baseman Ben Hahn came up with the defensive gem of the day for the second game in a row. This time it was a diving stab of a line drive between him and first base that prevented a Manassas Park rally. The win keeps the JV team undefeated in district play with a 2 and 0 record. Softball The reigning single “A” state champion, Lady Panther softball team opened their district home season Friday against last year’s Bull Run District champions, the Lady Cougars from Manassas Park. The game followed a dugout dedication ceremony held on the field (see accompanying article). After holding the Park girls scoreless in their half of the first inning, the Lady Panthers came to bat. Leading off for the home team was Rapp s All-State catcher, senior Gwen Johnson. Johnson stepped to the plate, looked down for the sign, stepped back in the batters box and promptly drove the first pitch on a line over the left field fence for the first ever out-of-thepark homer hit at these fields. After that, it was all Rapp, as the girls scored in all but one inning and finished the game with their second district win of the season by the score of 7 to 0. Junior Rachel Sharp gave up two hits in notching her fourth consecutive win and was supported by another great defensive effort from her team SOPHOMORE Kyle Robinson ; stretches his lead off second base against Manassas Park. Photo courtesy of David Clanagan mates. Johnson finished the night 3 for 4 at the plate with 3 RBI's; Sharp was perfect at 3 for 3; sophomore Brandy Early was 2 for 2 and speedster Ryisha Cook drilled a line shot single into left field that got by the outfielder, giving the sophomore Panther a chance to “turn on the jets” and race all the way around the bases and score on the miscue. The junior varsity traveled to Manassas Park the same night and handed their JV team a lop-sided 31 to 0 defeat. Sophomore Brittany Thornhill stopped the Park JV squad cold by allowing no hits and striking out 11 over the five-inning contest. Meanwhile the JV Lady Panthers collected 17 hits and took advantage of numerous fielding mistakes and mental errors by the Lady Cougars in the field. The win keeps the JV undefeated at 2 and 0 in district play. Soccer The varsity boys traveled to Manassas Park on Friday, April 5 for their second Bull Run District competition of the new season. Having tied the Madison Mountaineers 1 to 1 last week, the Panthers were hungry for a win. They got the win and a big night from junior center mid-fielder Ralph Pace, who scored three of the Rapp goals in their 5 to 0 victory. Pace hammered home a rocket off a direct kick from 26 yards out to grab a one -goal lead for the visiting Panthers at the half. After the intermission, Pace added two other goals, as sophomore David Letsen and junior Andrew Gordon eaqjj.contributed one. The defense was buoyed by the presence of last years’ All-District sweeper, junior Michael Fairbrother. Fairbrother returned to the: squad from his skiing sojourn m New England and joined the team Wednesday before thegame. With the exception of one or two Manassas Park nuts early in the contest, the game was played almost entirely in the Cougar end. Ihe girls stayed home and played host to the visiting Lady Cougars. Senior Amber Allen played an excellent game in the midfield and came away with a goal and an assist in the Panther’s 3 to 0 victory. Junior Adrianne Moore continued to remain the preeminent scoring threat in the district, as she collected a couple more goals hefself with two very well placed shots. 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The Whole team displayed a great deal of teamwork and improvement from the off season. Jim Oyster and his U-8’s played an outstanding game against Madison. Logan Stephens played an outstanding game defending the goal. Khalil AbuRoman and rTy Bigelow were stellar on Joffense. The entire team displayed excellent skills. Jeff Light led a host of enthusiastic Iparents. Fun was had by all. •Final score Rapp - 7 Madison - ; What a cold morning to ■start the season!! The U10 ^Rappahannock” Dragons,” ^coached by Camille Racer, startled the season with an effort ‘that will remind us all what the ;sport is all about. The score was iwithin one point for the majority of the game. Austin Burnett |was able to hold off Culpepers’ ■shots on goal for the first half land in the second half was able ]to put one in himself as a forward. Jacob Racer made a clean ,'shot on a direct kick and tied •the score 2-2. Culpeper rallied land put in 2 more for a 2 goal Jlead. Johnny Sullivan showed •an incredible amount of energy •out there, beating his opponent yo the ball and assisting the forward line to get the ball in Shooting range. The final score Jv^s 5-4 Culpeper. *;« The U-10 girls, the Rapp Jtiurricanes, were astonishing their first game of the season, djeating Culpeper 4-0. All our practices paid dividends in this •game as the girls kept their -space, passed and shot goals. ' The three forwards attacked ; together with multiple shots < coming off passes and rebounds. iThe midfielders moved up in • support, keeping the ball in /Culpeper’s end and the full• backs denied whatever got past • the midfielders. Joslyn Smith, Sarah Wheatley and Kendra Settle had an incredible debut in their first game ever as they put constant pressure on Culpeper’s goal. • Meredith Reeve, Morgan Flournoy and Isabelle Eastham all scored goals. To see such a total team effort in their first ’game of tile season was exciting. The U-10 Rapp 1 ‘Terminators,” coached by Tony Caporuscio, travelled to Madison to win their very first game with a final score of 4 - 2. Two goals were had by Bennett Eastham, another goal by _Austin Burdick and a goal off a penalty kick made by Gary White. Michael Caporuscio displayed outstanding defense in his first srame of the season. Rappahannock Coed U12, jcpached by George Rosenbaum, also known as the “Red Menace” team, played an excellent first game against Madison 3 coed U12. It was a hard fought game but Rapp led all tbe way behind the scoring of strikers Liam Wallace, Dean Hogan and Will Bolte, and won 3-2 going away. All team members played hard and passed the ball and worked together for a rousing victory. Next game is on Saturday, April 13 against Madison 2 coed U12. Go Red 1^611306 The U-12 girls took to the Xpltch in Madison last Saturday • for their first game. The Rapp t^eam returns with many of the ^gjrls from last fall, and adds •several new players getting Itheir first taste of soccer. It was "the Rapp girls’ first time this spring to play on a large field and Madison took advantage early scoring two quick goals as the Rapp girls struggled defensively. Madison barraged Rapp goalie Megan Wheatley with ten shots on goal in the first half. She stopped seven shots, but Madison netted their third goal near the end of the half as a lofted shot rolled off her fingertips. When the first half whistle blew Madison had built a 3-0 lead. Neither team generated much offense the second half as both defenses tightened. Emma Dodd-Henze and Emma Hathaway bolstered the defense as Osha Kondori and Hannah Rosenbaum tried to push the ball down the field for Rappahannock. Second half keeper Kara Corbin had a couple big stops, but Madison was able to slice a shot through after a Rapp injury timeout. Lily Day’s shot near the end of the game just missed keeping Rappahannock from being shut out. With both teams tired and cold the final whistle blew. Final score Madison 4, Rappahannock U-12 Girls 0. Next week the girls take on Culpeper at Emerald Hill. Good luck girls! U14 Rappahannock Hornets! Hit the Ground Swarming The” Hornets,” newly named Rappahannock U-14 Coed Team, kicked off their season away Saturday in Madison. They faced numerous challenges: a biting chilly wind; a first time at game speed; a new mix of players with their chemistry just beginning to develop; an opposing Madison team comprised mostly of 14 year olds, presenting both a size and experience advantage; and some teammates away on the RCHS Panther Band Boondoggle (Great Job in Myrtle Beach Panthers). The Hornets compromised with these challenges by only losing with a score of 8-0. But in spite of these challenges the Hornet produced some very encouraging outcomes. From the first half to the second half there was a very visible improvement in the chemistry and team dynamics on the field. The Hornets were beginning to swarm, holding Madison to only 3 goals in the second half. The second half displayed the Hornets ability to make adjustments that yielded increased time of possession and more intense defense. The main obstacle facing the Hornets was in the transition game. They would confidently launch an offensive drive down the field and when nossession turned, the Hornets were slow to transition to guarding the hive. Defense did not grow naturally out of an offensive drive. Coach Gillis noted very positively that “Despite the challenges, the Hornets played with persistence and intensity, showing the supporting crowd just how big a Hornets Heart is. I was very proud of them all!” Andrew Kohler carried the ball right to the doorstep and got off a solid shot only to be thwarted by the Keeper at the last moment. Angela Bigelow executed some effective footwork with a slick pullback that caught the Madison crew off balance starting a drive down the right side in the second half. Cody Herrell, playing on the left wing, displayed great field presence by winning a punt from a significantly larger opponent setting up a solid offensive effort with Juan Tisera and Carlos Flores; a great display of teamwork by the 3 Hornets. Another stellar performance was turned in by Laura Wheatley who showed everyone size can be an advantage by darting among the Madison players forcing a turnover every time the Madison players dared to bring the ball near her. Back on defense, Ry Wellemeyer at Sweeper and Tom Gillis at Keeper helped convince Madison that every goal would have to be earned on proper fashion. Every Hornet showed great effort and made it clear that they will be a force in future games. 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-&appat)annocft Jfletos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBUSHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler _Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States ^ Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents ► Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8 30 a m. to 5 pm.. Monday-Friday Member. Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2002 Our View Our schools fill his week Headwaters, the County’s Public Education Foundation, requested that we provide them with space to present a series of three articles on the public school system and of course we are Tiappy to focus on one of the topics that should be near and dear to the heart of every Rappahannock resident. It's budget time again in Rappahannock and there are always reoccurring questions concerning the need; ed finances. We are at a crossroads in Rappahannock where there are certain things our schools need, our , children deserve and our teachers deserve. As parents we want only the best for our children. In front of RCHS quite often the kiosk will read: Excellence in Education and that says it all. No one is fond of paying taxes but when a child excels, when ; parents are proud, when teachers and school administrators are excited — our mission is underway. Think hard about the current issues before the county and we encourage residents to call their supervisors and school board members with suggestions. We also encourage citizens to read the Headwaters article on A-3 this week and make sure to follow the series for the next two weeks. It's an exciting time in Rappahannock in the field of education and we can all Jae a part of the excitement. f Disappearance of jj"Up in the Hollow1’ m rom time-to-time, we have to explain why we do things the way we do. Last week, we held a column written by one of our favorite folks, Ben "Cooter" Jones, who over the past several months has -provided us with some really great observations on the •local scene in his Up in the Hollow" series. * The reason the column did not run is that Cooter - a •Democrat and former U. S. Congressman - is running 2for office again, this time for the 7th District seat in the HU. S. House of Representatives now held by Eric SCantor (R) of Henrico County. For the past couple of Jweeks, Cooter’s column has focused on the campaign. * But in the interest of balance and fairness, reporting »on political activities of either candidate must remain •the responsibility of the newspaper, and must center on ;the issues affecting the people of Rappahannock ;County. Not everyone understands this, or agrees with :us. " But in the meantime, we look forward to hearing 2from Cooter on other topics. «■ Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News £40 YEARS AGO •April 12,1962 "According to Game Warden C. Ennis • Brown, fishermen by the score lined 2the banks of the trout streams Saturday J when the season officially opened at Jj noon jMr. Brown estimated the catch to be • somewhat less that of last year, ■ probably because the waters were not ■ very dear. I While others were trout fishing, I Johnny Coates, the five-year-old son of *Mr. and Mrs. John Coates of Etlan, jwas busy in a pond not too far away. His U prize was an 11 inch bass. » I The town of Washington has equipped a I playground in the lot behind the post ‘office for the children of the area. ‘Swings, seesaws and a sliding board •have been erected for their use. *This equipment has been carefully installed and situated as safely as possible, however, the town assumes no • responsibility for any accidents. ■ Carson Johnson of Sperryville has [qualified and been appointed a Justice ■of the Peace by Judge R.V. Snead. Mr. ■ Johnson will serve that area for 'issuing warrants. 25 YEARS AGO April 14,1977 Diane Bruce of Washington has been selected by the judges of Rappahannock County Circuit Court to fill the vacancy which will be created by the retirement of the present Clerk EJVL Jones of Washington. Mr. Jones will retire in July. Rappahannock County will soon have a full-time veterinarian and she’s a lady. Fayette Witherell will formally open her practice at Fern Springs Animal Hospital in Castleton during the second week in April at the former offices of retiring Dr. William Wake. In a photo, Rappahannockian Pete Aylor and Breezy Buggy parted company at one of the timber jumps in the Leeds Manor race at the Old Dominion Hunt Point-toPoint last Saturday held at Ben Venue Farm. Neither rider nor horse was hurt. In real estate ads: Eileen Day was offering a restored farm house with three bedrooms, nestled in the hills with seclusion woods and stream for $59,500. Ray T. Cannon offered 148 acres of farmland near Castleton for $197,500. While Panorama Realty offered a four bedroom brick home on five and one-half acres near the Castleton-Ben Venue area * for $69,500. 10 YEARS AGO April 9,1992 Kevin Day of Eileen M. Day Realtors was awarded Realtor of the Year, the Piedmont Association of Realtors’ most prestigious and coveted award recently. Mr. Day accepted the honor at the awards banquet that was held March 20 at the Lakeside Clubhouse in Culpeper. Featured in a photo were Dr. Brooke Miller and Jimmy Swindler, who traveled to Manhattan last week to watch the University of Virginia men’s basketball team win the National Invitational Tournament championship over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Both Rappahannock County men are University of Virginia alumnus. Hundreds of Bed and Breakfasts across America participated in an unique award program to identity the overall best destinations for an overnight stay. Caledonia Farm near Flint Hill was selected as the only B&B in Virginia and one of only 23 nationwide to receive “four ovations” designating it as “exceptional” and “significantly exceeding requirements in physical and operational categories.” Caledonia Farm’s host, Phil Irwin, was delighted with the national recognition. COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo courtesy ot William Taop OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: This photograph was on a postcard mailed Aug. 31, 1911 when John A. Tapp was only three years old. The chair, now in its fourth generation was built around 1880 for Mr. Tapp’s mother. 1 : Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Waytand New welcome signs have arrived in the village of Amissville. The green and gold signs were designed by Art Candenquest and features the County Seal in the center. The Amissville Area Community Association plans to add landscaping to the sign sites and will host a formal dedication ceremony later in the spring. Letters PE teacher needed — physical fitness crucial The proposal by our local School Board to eliminate a Physical Education (PE) Teacher for the elementary school is very discouraging. Obesity in our children is a serious national health problem. Physical fitness is closely related to excellent mental and physical health and, when instilled at a young age, sets a strong pattern for success in all facets of life well into adulthood. I would hope that the Board of Supervisors should be able to find available money within the budget to fund this important position of a PE teacher for Rappahannock’s young students. Investing in physical fitness for our country’s (not to mention Rappahannock County’s) young children is crucial. Maybe then we could avoid the problem of adult obesity and we would not need the IRS to give tax breaks for related treatments. Dr. Werner Krebser Huntly Lets help the Thrift Shop find a new home As so many of us in the county, I have been enjoying going to the thrift store held in Washington, Va and I am veiy grateful to the Washington Ladies Auxiliary for giving so generously of their time. I am not a very regular customer, but I will confess that it is one of my greatest joys to stop by on Wednesdays or Fridays and see what treasure awaits me. You probably know that the thrift store has to leave by June of this year. As I have learned to do in my won life when something disappointing happens to me, I wonder what good can come out of it and how the change can become a positive one for all involved. So I say, “Let’s help the Washington Ladies Auxiliary find another space”. Please let them know if you have any ideas. The space has to be within the Washington Fire Department’s jurisdiction. I have a feeling that many of us want to keep our thrift store alive. Understand that it’s not just about the good finds, it’s about Jean Alther’s smile, her kindness and the gentleness of the ladies who also volunteer, without forgetting Jean’s husband’s unfailing support. Virginie Audrain Washington Issues addressed As President of the Rappahannock County School Sports Association I would like to respond to Mr. Mark Wallace’s questions and concerns regarding sports in our schools. First, regarding his concerns on how football relates to the budget, he doesn’t believe $25,000 to start a team is a good figure and that football will squeeze other sports out of the picture. Unfortunately, Mr. Wallace obviously did not attend either of the well publicized informational meetings that our Athletic Director, Jon Smythe and principal, Joe Perine arranged to measure community interest in starting football and to present the audience with the facts regarding start up costs and the long term impact football will have on our athletic program. Mr. Smythe did an exemplary job of presenting his thor ough research that included interviews with other AD’s, coaches and administrators in the state of Va.. He presented a micro-detailed list of what equipment would be needed and the cost for each line item. He presented actual figures from other schools of what could eventually be expected in gate receipts for football. He shared testimony from other AD’s that confirmed that football is what pays for their other sports, it doesn’t take away from them. Of the $25,000 that we will raise to start football not one cent will come out of the school budget. The entire amount is being donated by those that have vision and believe that our student athletes deserve the opportunity to compete in this country’s number one sport. Second, regarding his concern that the girls are being left out. The fact is that right now, in the upcoming year it is the boys who are coming up short. The girls will have eight choices: basketball, crosscountry, cheerleading, volleyball, soccer, softball, golf and track while the boys will have only seven: basketball, crosscountry, wrestling, soccer, baseball, golf and track. So the introduction of football will level the playing field. Third, regarding his concern about how much is spent on each sport. Those who are in the dark are only there by their own choice. As president of the RCSSA there has only been one parent who has ever asked me about our disbursement procedure. I answered her e-mail within 24 hours. We are a non-profit incorporated organization whose membership works very hard to support our student athletes. We are not a secret organization and I would encourage anyone that if you’re interested about how we operate just ask. Please don’t hide in the shadows and speculate. Finally, yes, these are tight times. But let’s be careful not to confuse what should be the school’s responsibilities with the county government’s. How quickly we forget that less than a year ago we didn’t even have a full time AD! Mr. Smythe has singlehandedly done more to create opportunities for kids than we realize. He has worked an inordinate number of hours and taken vis on a quantum leap that has injected pride and enthusiasm into our program. We now have several Jr. Panther (middle school) teams for boys and girls that previously didn’t exist and are now feeder programs. The sun will See ISSUES, Page A7

Issues From page A6 I Jsoon set on the days of [other Bull Run District 'teams coming into our den (and beating up our cubs. ! Why should the school [system bear the burden of j responsibilities that • belong to an effective [Parks and Recreation (Department? The responsibility of locating and (developing more playing (fields, starting more rec [leagues as you say, offering alternatives for after (school hours and on weekends, not just for school [agers but adults and (senior citizens as well, all [belong with a Parks and [ Recreation Department. | What we need is a [“champion” of that cause. [ Someone with the resolve [to bring together the | RCSSA, the RAA, the RSL, i the AARP and anyone else t that believes we need to | expand and improve recre( ational opportunities for • all our citizens. We need a ! “champion” that w ill lobby, [ educate, inform, and conj vince the supervisors that [ this is important to our ! county's future. ■_How’ about you Mr. Wallace? Do you have what it takes to be a champion? Paul Gall Castleton WCDS’s auction this Saturday By Joyce Hi nt Special to the Rappahannock News Have your bidding cards ready for Wakefield CountryDay School's third annuaj auction at Fauquier Springs Country- Club on Saturday. April 13. The auction committee has gathered approximately 300 items ranging from horse feed and lube jobs to designer clothing and oriental carpets. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with hors doeuvres, music by talented Rappahannock artist Lorraine Espinola, and a silent auction, followed by a steak and shrimp dinner at 7:30 p.m., and live auction at 8:30 p.m. Support from the community has been generous. Trible Equipment of Warrenton has offered a John Deere lawn tractor for one lucky bidder. Other items include a beautiful Pakistani rug from Robert Ballard of R.H. Ballard Fine Art in Washington; dinner for two at The Inn at Little Washington, a gold Celtic cross designed by Edmund Kavanaugh of Jewelry > by Edmund and a pair of silver orbit earrings by gold and silver artist Christopher Goodine. A large signed and numbered limited edition print “Forrest at Shiloh" has been donated by Jim and Joan Gannon of the Old Sperryville Bixikshop. Art work for the auction includes pieces from Robin Purnell, Tom Mullany, John Bechtold, Geneva Welch, Sandra Massie Forbush, Barbara Sherwood, Jeanne Drevas. Roberta Wagner. P. Buckley Moss, Tom Butler, Jenness Cortez, Steve Hunt, Eric Kvames. scrimshaw’ artist Stephen Barlow, and jewelry designer Jennifer Greene of Odyssey Collection. Area restaurants donating dinners for winning bidders are: The Country Cafe, Tom Foolery', The Flint Hill Public House, Mountainside Market. Jalisco’s, The Bleu Rock Inn, and The Inn at Kelly’s Ford. Getaways include overnight at Marriott Ranch, hotels at Virginia Beach, the Gay Street Inn, Bienvenue Knoll, executive suites, a trip to Montreal, and a beach house in South Carolina. Certificates have been offered for the Virginia Gold Cup Races, the Upperville Colt and Horse Show Jumper Classic, Wayside Theater, Nissan Pavilion, The Theatre at Washington, Wolf Trap and area movie theaters. A handmade beaded silk skirt by designer Pompimon Aitken, a silk WTap skirt from The Sperryville Comer Boutique, and a U.S. Government official jacket like George W. wears will be offered along with practical clothing items such as a gift certificate from Lands'End, leather jackets and sports apparel. Furniture offerings include two beautiful cherry wood chairs from Tom VonFange of Antique Tables Made Daily, an antique settee from Rare Finds, a Victorian dresser from Ted Carothers at the Sperryville Antique Market, and a queen size oak sleigh bed from Keller Manufacturing of Culpeper. Decorative items include needlepoint pillow’s from Attic Treasures, a tapestry throw from the Farmers’ Cooperative, an American heritage wall plaque from Faith Mountain, carpets, a Clore footstool, porcelain dinnerware, stainless flatware, a collector’s Eames chair, ottomans, lighting fixtures, linens and crystal. Political memorabilia fans will find the eagle print autographed by former President George Bush of interest, along with tickets to the JFK Library, autographed photographs and books by notable political figures including “The Educated Child” by former Secretary of Education William Bennett. Gift baskets will be available from Sunnyside Farms Market, Uncommon Sense, The Sperryville Emporium, The Virginia Company, The Coffee Roasters, as w’ell as theme baskets from WCDS. Tickets for the evening are available at Wakefield Country Day School. The ticket price is $35. Contact Kathie Russo at 635-8555 for more information. Birthday parties and Ballet. Cartwheels and coloring. 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Mr. Smythe attempted to clarify some of what he had characterized as misinformation-he said that football would not be in competition with other sports and would, in fact, result in financial benefit to all sports programs as is the case ') in all other high school football ' programs; he noted that football would correct the fall boys’ sports program deficiency that left 77 boys without anything to do; and he informed the Board that more than $25,000 had been raised in the past four weeks and that the funds would more than pay for a freshman football program next fall. School Board members spoke about football as well. In a prepared statement, Rosa Crocker posed an extensive series of questions that she said would correct the fact that she has not been well-enough informed to answer questions, in turn, from her constituents. The questions asked ranged from a definition of “eventually” in Mr. Smythe’s statement that the program would be “eventually self-supporting” to the program’s projected impact on other sports programs and facilities. Mrs. Crocker expressed her discomfort with the speed with which the foot ball program was progressing, and appeared to oppose football for its perceived negative impact upon existing athletic and educational programs. She noted too that she “feels pressured” to support football. The remainder of the School Board appeared to be supportive of Mr. Smythe’s pursuit of football, and they joined Frank Warner in positively reacting to the prospect. Mr. Warner said that he recognized that the funding was not available in the school budget for a football program but he noted the significance of the private donations and the evidence presented that football is self-supporting in high schools and colleges. He pledged to “buy-a-player” and said that he is in favor of a football program “if we can get it started with private funds.” Delegate’s visit The football discussion somewhat overshadowed a visit by State General Assembly Delegate Allen Louderback and his surprise presentation of a General Assembly Joint Resolution praising Rappahannock’s 2001 softball team. Mr. Louderback was the House of Delegates’ sponsor of Joint Resolution 239 that commended the softball team for it’s “Cinderella” victory in the tournament last year and that noted that the 2001 Rappahannock County team was the youngest ever to win a State softball touma ment. The resolution named each of the team’s players and coaches, and a copy was presented to Athletic Director Smythe. Mr. Louderback also spoke of his responsibility and desire to represent the needs of his Rappahannock County constituents and the County’s schools, and he reported on his efforts in various House of Delegates committees to address and correct school funding problems. He asked that the School Board assist him providing advice on potential solutions, and School Board members began the process by suggesting various issues, programs, and solutions to be investigated. Fiesta-val wins Music Director Lynn Fournier reported on the huge successes at the recent Fiestaval band competition in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Band and guard members presented the Board and attendees with the five trophies won at the competition. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B4 • Classifieds/B5, B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 April 10. 2002 www.timescommunity.com In Brief Contestants sought The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is currently seeking contestants for their annual fire queen. Interested girls up to age 21 should contact Joyce Lillard at 9878952. The carnival will be held June E£ 6, 7 and 8. 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. Auxiliary seeks favorite 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 P.O. 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. Ben Jones to help “roast” Tim Kaine There are still some tickets available for the 7th Congressional District Committee's annual fundraiser this Thursday, April 11. Lieutenant Governor Tim Kaine will be honored as the “roastee” and Congressional candidate, Ben Jones, will be one of the “chefs” doing the “roasting.” The “roast” will be at the Bon Air Community Center in Richmond, starting at 6 p.m. (Car pooling is available.) Ticket prices are Guest, $30; Couple, $50; Sponsor $100; Patron $250; Benefactor $500. For more information and for tickets, call Meredith Gorfein at 675-3515 or gorfein@infi.net. Farfelu Winery’s spring fete set Farfelu Winery, Virginia’s oldest licensed farm winery, will introduce five new wines and celebrate the arrival of spring on Sunday, May 5 from noon to 5 p.m. Activities will include: three live bands playing folk, bluegrass and eclectic (Celtic, new age, modern Irish) music; lawn games; a pig roast; area crafters selling pottery, art and gourmet foods and the inauguration of .Fgrfelu’s brand new deck ja/erlooking its vineyard. Farfelu has been making artisan Irines for almost 25 years. On May 5, it will inaugurate five new additions to its inventory: 2001 Chardonnay; 1999 Reserve Syrah; Fou de Rouge (a Sangiovese Cabernet Franc blend); Vidal Blanc and Folly (a fun white wine). Cost is $5 per person, including wine tasting and souvenir glass. There is no charge for children. Farfelu is located on Route 647 near Flint Hill. For additional information or directions call 3642930. Celtic music in Washington A concert of Celtic music will take place at the Theatre at Washington 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. 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 reservations phone (540) 675-1253 or send e-mail to TheatreVA@ aol.com. Scouts recognized, leaders honored By Roger Pierson Special to the Rappahannock News Boy Scout Troop 36 and the Shenandoah Area Council recognized the accomplishments of their Scouts and adult leaders during the month of March. Newly elected Senior Patrol Leader Daniel Pierson and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Dorian Matthews conducted the award ceremony held during the March 3 Troop 36 quarterly Court of Honor. Scouts Buster Brown, Charles Crawford and Ben Pierson were awarded the Tenderfoot Badge after mastering basic scout skills, physical fitness and learning the goals of scouting. Scouts Andrew Kohler, Josh Makela and Forrest Marguisse were presented with First Class Rank. At this level a scout is very comfortable living outdoors, has practiced basic first aid skills, and has learned to live the Scout Oath and Law. He has made helping others a part of his everyday life. Dorian Matthews was awarded the rank of Star Scout. In addition to the knowledge required, Dorian has begun the process of giving back to scouting and his community by developing his teaching and leadership skills. On the path to Eagle rank, a scout earns a combination of required and elective merit badges. Scouts Simon Berry, Buster Brow n, Andrew Kohler and Daniel Pierson earned the Camping Merit Badge. Andrew Kohler also earned his Geology and Snow Sports Merit Badges since the last Court of Honor. The awards ceremony was followed by a pot luck dinner and social hour enjoyed by all Troop 36 scouts and their families. On March 16 the Shenandoah Area Council held its 74th Annual Recognition Dinner. This ceremony is held to recognize council adult Scout Leaders and scouting units for their accomplishments. Cub Scout Pack 123, sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church, was recognized for serving the Rappahannock community for 25 continuous years. Boy Scout leader Bill Ralston was presented with the Statuette Award recognizing him for his six years of Service as Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 36 and for his generous service to his community through his involvement with Troop 36, sponsor Trinity Episcopal Church. William “Yogi” Bear was presented with the George Meany Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the youth of Rappahannock County and the Shenandoah Area through his leadership in the Boy Scout Program. The award is named for the first president of the AFLCIO, who gave strong support to scouting over the years. Mr. Bear was cited for the award by the Illinois State Labor Federation, recognizing his service to the boy scouts during and after his employment with United Airlines and his association with the International Association of Machinists. Mr. Bear served as Assistant Scoutmaster at Troop 123 from 19761981 and has served as Unit Commissioner for the Shenrapawa District. He currently serves on the Council Executive Board, the Council Eagle Board of Review, and is a member of the Brotherhood of the Order of the Arrow, Shenshawpotoo Lodge. Mr. Bear also serves as Director and President Elect for the Rappahannock Lions Club. Our County is very fortunate to have a community blessed with a generous citizenry of able leaders, youth and adults. “Our Town” to be presented at RCHS April 26 and 27 “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder was written in 1938 and will be performed at Rappahannock County High School on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. The three-act play will last approximately an hour and a half. There will be one ten minute intermission. The first stage directions of the play are “No set. No curtain.” This play highlights the acting and utilizes the audience’s imagination to create the scenery and props. It is the story of small town life. Living, loving, raising children, going to church, dreams fulfilled and unfulfilled, birth, marriage, and death. The story is narrated bv a “Stage Manager,” and focuses on the coming of age of George Gibbs and Emily Webb in the town of Grover’s Corners, N.H. When asked if there is any culture in Grover’s Corners Mr. Webb says, “....we’ve got a lot of pleasures of a kind here: we like the sun coinin’ up over the mountain...and we all notice a good deal about the birds. We pay a lot of attention to them. And we watch the change of seasons. Yes, everyone knows about them." Mrs. Miranda Hope is the director of “Our Town”. Mrs. Hope has taught drama at RCHS and Hearthstone for two years and has an MFA in acting from Columbia University. Mrs. Hope chose the play because of the simplicity of the writing and the beauty of the message. Much of the language resonates with life in Rappahannock and with the reasons she chose to live here. There is also a deeply uplifting, even spiritual message to the play. The Stage Manager says, “There’s something way down deep that’s eternal about every human being.” The play is not plot driven. It is filled with humble people looking at the moon, looking at the stars, cutting the grass, falling in love, living their lives. By putting everyday life on stage, Wilder allows one to see its wonder. The cast includes many students who were in “Midsummer Night’s Dream” last year. A student, Kevin Yowell, designed the poster. Also, Joe Perine, the principal at RCHS and Laurie VanHorn, 12th grade English teacher have agreed to sing three hymns with the play’s choir. Cast includes: Alyssa Berry, Derrick Hiserman, Ruth Anne Oyster, Kori Alexander, Julia Baumgardner, Dawn Andreoni, Alex Sitorius, Brandy Faulkner, Melanie Torrance, Matt Ralston, Tyler Williams, Lauren Kruczyski, Anna Miller, Albert Dodd-Henze, Leslie Taubenberger, Anna Wilson, Evan Grant, Mike Cannon, Wyndom Lucking and Lauren Kruczyski. Choir is composed of Jenni Kvarnes, Joe Perine, Jenni Starr and Laurel Van Horn. Soloist is Jenni Starr and pianist is Wendy Gillis. Director is Miranda Hope; Assistant director is Jenni Starr; Lighting Design, Stacy Scott; Lighting Technician, Harris Evans; Set Construction, Scott Schlosser and Sound Engineer, Wendy Gillis. Annual pageant scheduled for April 20 at RCES The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad’s Miss Rappahannock Pageant will be held 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 Tot, ages 2-4; Wee Miss, ages 5-7; Little Miss, ages 811; 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. Contestants are responsible for getting their own sponsor. The fee is $25 and must be paid at the rehearsal along with an entry form. For additional information call Debbie Fantaci at 987-3354. Photos courtesy of Roger Pierson STAR SCOUT: Boy Scout Troop 36 held its quarterly Court of Honor on March 3. Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Dorian Matthews, accompanied by his parents, Dwight and Jennifer Matthews, is presented with his Star Scout rank by Senior Patrol Leader David Pierson. HONORED: Rappahannock County Scout leaders were well represented at the 74th Annual Shenandoah Area Council Recognition Dinner held March 16. Pictured left to right are: William “Yogi” Bear, Libet Pierson and Bill Ralston who received the George Meany Award, 25 year unit charter citation for Cub Scout Pack 123, and the Statuette Award, respectively. Hearthstone hits the city By Jessica Haase Special to the Rappahannock News The Hearthstone high schoolers celebrated the first day of Spring not in the rural countryside, but in Washington, D.C. . On March 21, high school students, teachers, and parents ventured from our cozy village of Sperryville to partake in the wealth of culture that resides in our nation’s capital. Our first stop was the Corcoran Gallery of Art, where we viewed a photography exhibit to augment the students’ photography class. The exhibit, bv Wendv Ewell, was a collection of photos taken by the artist and her students from all over the world. The pictures were combined with written stories about the lives of the individuals featured. These simple black and white images spoke of family, poverty, and the power of cultural tradition. Our photography students walked away with a gleam in their eyes as they viewed their urban surroundings, mentally planning future photographs. Warming our faces in the springtime sun, we enjoyed a picnic lunch before heading to the Kennedy Center for the Tony Award winning play, “Copenhagen.” Miranda Hope’s drama class had prepared the students well for this highly intellectual play. We all came away discussing not only drama, but also history, physics and mathematics. This was not our first time in the city. Several weeks earlier on Feb. 28 the high school class journeyed to D C. for the conclusion of a month long course on African culture and history. The students first visited the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. Having already created their own version of African masks in the classroom, they were able to see a collection of authentic masks, sculptures, and personal objects at the museum. As stomachs began to rumble for lunch, we drove to Meskerem, and authentic Ethiopian restaurant in Adam’s Morgan. The experience of sharing the same dish and eating with their hands was a shock for some of the students, but they all caught on quickly to this communal style of dining. After enjoying a delicious and filling meal, we ended our adventure at the Museum of Natural History with an incredible IMAX film about Africa's Serengeti. The day was truly a feast for our heads, hearts and hands (as well as our taste buds!). At Hearthstone our small class size allows us the freedom and spontaneity to supplement our inclass learning with the wealth of resources that reside in our extended community. We believe it is important to broaden academic education with real life experiences. Now that warmer weather has arrived, we look forward to a plenitude of opportunities for future excursions!

Church Association to sponsor workshop The Young Adult Ministry of the Wayland Blue Ridge Association will sponsor its first Health/Wellness/LifeSkills workshop day on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a m. until 3:15 p.m. Registration begins at 8 a m. Featured sessions include “Your Personal Finances", ‘Tips for taking prescription Medications", Those Aches & Pains”, and “Insurance Protection.” Presenters are Eugene Triplett, Pharmacist, Oliver Jones, Primerica, Darlene Jett Adams, RN, and Michelle Tutt Jackson, Allstate. The costs: $10/session or S30/full day. Early bird registration before April 20 will receive a 20 percent discount. For more information or to register, contact Cassandra F. Ross 825-3692 or email: waylandblueridge@usa.net. Thornton 5 Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Speaker: Rev. John Farrar Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 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 825-0897. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 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 Gospel concert at Washington A Southern Gospel Concert will be held on Sunday, April 21 at the Washington Baptist and Woodville Baptist churches. The group, Sons of Praise from Lynchburg, will be singing at the Washington Baptist Church at the 11 a.m. worship service followed by a covered dish lunch at the church and a concert at 1:30 p.m. The trio will then travel to Woodville Baptist Church for a concert there at 7 p.m. For more information contact Rev. Phil Bailey at 675-3336 or Rev. Trey Hensley at 987-3317. Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. FT Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, children and adults 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist and baptism 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, April 14 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Hymn sing, April 13, 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Woodville Baptist Pastor: Trey Hensley Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Choir practice 7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Cow products were a way of life The grass is growing so fast, but the wild onions grow even faster. The cows love the onions, but I can remember what a terrible taste it gave to the cow’s milk. The family cow was so important to the families of long ago. It provided food for each meal, plus it meant an extra income. A large family consumed many different types of milk products. I never learned to milk, but my mother and older sisters would milk seven cows each morning and night. I received some heckling because “who ever heard of a girl raised on a farm and never learned to milk?” I don’t believe I missed anything by not learning. It was my job to go find the cows and drive them into the cow pen if they did not come in on their own. I loved to walk where they had been laying down, it was so warm, but you had to be careful where you stepped. Milking was a hard job. If the cows were gentle, you could sit on a one leg stool with the bucket between your knees, and milk with both hands. This got the job done faster. In the summertime the flies and gnats would always follow the cows. Our mother introduced us to pennyroal (a wild fragrant weed) that discouraged gnats real fast. In the winter it was just one cold job. The cows udders were cold and the wind was always blowing. The milk had to be strained with cheese cloth to get all the foreign objects out. Everything was done to make it as sanitary as possible. We had a milk separator, once the milk was strained, it was poured into a large medal bowl. All the other parts had to be put together just right or it would not separate the milk from the cream. One spigot was for cream and the other was for milk. It separated all the fat from the milk until it came out like skimmed milk. This was operated by turning a handle by Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 and for what seemed like a long time. After all the milk was separated everything had to be taken apart, washed, and scalded so it would be ready for the next milking. A cream can was provided by the Culpeper Creamery to pour the cream into. They came each week to pick up their can full of our cream, and would leave an empty one. They paid us according to the cream we provided. There was many uses for the milk. If you left the milk out it became clabber. This was heated on the wood stove until it slowly went into curds and became cottage cheese. You then drained it well and added good cream. Some even like the clabber to eat. This is a slightly different form of yogurt today. The cream and milk was used plentifully for drinking and cooking. We did not have cool whip then, so the heavy cream was whipped with a hand egg beater for cobblers and desserts. We made our own butter in a wooden churn which was turned by hand. This took forever if the cream was too sweet (new) older cream churned much faster. As we churned we sang the song “Come butter come, come butter come, there’s a pretty little girl waiting for some.” We entertained ourselves and thought this helped pass the time while we were churning. The buttermilk was drank and used for making bread. Any left over was added to the feed for the hogs, chickens and cats. Now, remember we did not have refrigeration at this time, so all the milk was put into gallon crock jars, and put in the water in the spring house. This was an enclosed building with a cement box with the water from the spring running through. It never froze because it was spring water, but it kept the milk, butter, and cream cool. A board was cut for the top of each stone jar so nothing could get into them. As the family grew up and left home, we went to only one milking cow, which provided enough butter, cream and milk for one small family. The churning was reduced to a half gallon glass jar. Margarine was becoming more available as well as milk and the cow was soon forgotten. There are very few who milked cows that said they enjoyed it. It was a way of making a living and you did it without any complaints. Some things remain a mystery — how does a black cow eat green grass, give white milk and make yellow butter? A revival is going on this week at the Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Church beginning at 7:30 each evening. Rev. Nelson Pettit of New Market is the speaker. Plan on attending. Roy and Janet Alther of Sperryville hosted a house warming party for Matt and Melissa Geer of Lignum on March 30. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther, Jane Atkins, Mr. and Airs. Dennis Ralls, Stacey Alther, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Pullen and Amanda of Sperryville, Roy, Karen and Daniel Alther of Virginia Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Alther, Joy and Josh of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Brent Atterberry, Nancy Fletcher, Linda and L.T. Fox and Missy Geer from Culpeper and Eveline Carpenter of Madison Roy, Karen and David Alther of Virginia Beach were Easter weekend visitors of Roy, Janet and Stacey Alther. Also visiting were Matt and Meliss; Geer of Lignum and Nichole: Campbell of Marshall. Mrs. Janet Alther enjoyed ; much needed vacation q Virginia Beach with her son anc family. She returned home or Sunday with Matt and Meliss; Geer. County resident France: Albee Howard celebrated hei 87th birthday on April 4. Or Saturday, April 6, more than of her friends and family gath ered to celebrate both her birth day and her homecoming aftei quadruple bypass surgery. Sperryville friend; Lawrence and Sherry Jenkins Gary Jenkins, Lois Thomas an,c Tookie Pullen helped prepare for the event which was held a the home of Frances’Son, Davy Albee, in Old Hollow. Guests included Old Hollov residents David Pickeral ary Diane Smith and their daugh ter, Ally, Cathy Christie frOo Stonesthroe Farm, Kevir Ceckowski and Robert Christie from Madison, and Nicl Anderson of Luray and hp father Bob from Bedford. ttoD ana rranees were notl bom on April 4, 1915 and both birthdays were toasted by all rr attendance. Friends from as fai away as Pennsylvania join^c with others from Alexandria McLean, Annandale anc Washington, D.C., and relative from Crozet, Charlottesville Richmond and Hartsfield, Va U welcome Frances back aftyi three months of rehabilitatior and recovery following hei major surgery. Members and staff frpn National City Christian Churcl in Washington, where France^ has been a member since 1930 were also on hand for the c^Ie bration. Everyone ate heartily laughed a lot and cheerec Frances’ return home. Although she will be moving at a slowei pace as she regains hei strength, Frances is looking fbr ward to the arrival of warn weather and the chance to gef tr work in her garden again. Make it a good week! ^ Jeff Light named pastor at Novum Baptist Church Jeffrey Dale Light of Woodville has been called to be the new pastor at Novum Baptist Church. Mr. Light has served the Woodville Baptist Church in various leadership positions. He recently entered the full time ministry following a career with the Department of Defense. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree. His previous degrees were in the field of Business .. . Administration. Light, who is 41, and his wife, Teresa have two daughters, Taylor, age nine and Lauren, who is six. They currently live in Woodville and are active in the community. Novum Baptist Church is located in Madison County at the intersections of Routes 605 and 606 and invites residents of Rappahannock to come and be part of the services and hear Mr. Light. Baby brother arrived Hanna Klopp ' ol Amissville would like '!< announce the birth of hei brother, Joshua Dean born at Fauquier Hospital on Feb. 25. Joshua weighed six pounds and 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. Hanna and Joshua’s parents are Darryl apd Julie Klopp. Grandparents are Fran Hughes of Fredericksburg and Robert Klopp of Woodbridge. 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. 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You may be pleasantly surprised. Like the boys pictured here, knowing that the unpleasant event or task is only temporary can enable you to smile and look forward to the rest of your day. Worship this week at your local church or synagogue. Discover the power of positive faith for your future. UPSIDE Sunday 1 Peter 2:1-17 Monday Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Thursday Psalm 33 Tuesday Hebrews 6:13-7:10 Friday Psalm 42 Wednesday Hebrews 7:11-28 Saturday Psalm 71 ScrtiXurv* Selected bv The Amencan Bitite Societv C'.yynyiu tout. 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Boston residents oppose tower Thine Wireless had filed an application to build a tower, the telecom tower, here on Stillhouse Road in Boston. It was to have been erected on privately owned land and to be 199 feet tall. When the Planning Commission met last month they recommended denial of the request, basing their reasons on nearness to houses, hot enough tree cover and also a private driveway would be needed. Many landowners spoke against the tower. They questioned Carlos Mucha, spokesperson for Thine Wireless, whether there were better locations in the county for a tower, even if it was reduced to a height of 140 feet. In compliance with the Planning Commission and taking under consideration all the residents who spoke against the tower, the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors denied the Thine Wireless request. In sending out birthday wishes we’d like to remember my niece, Mrs. Patricia Knick, who grows another year older on Thursday; Jessica Shaw celebrates her day on Saturday and sister, Miranda claims Monday for her day. Parents, grandparents and friends wish you many, many more. We welcome to our community Mr. and Mrs. Sam Compton, who have moved BOSTON Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 .... - -s ■ ■.into their new home on Castleton Ford Road. Sympathy is extended to the family of B.B. Jenkins, who passed away last week. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jenkins, who for many years resided on the Durant Farm. Miss Ashleigh Corbin was a Thursday guest of Miss Kellie Atkins in Sperryville. Mrs. Charlie Baldwin of Slate Mills Road was an Easter Sunday guest of her mother, Mrs. Lillie Pullen in Sperryville. Just a short distance from Reva is the Novum Baptist Church and the members have called a new pastor, Mr. Jeffrey Light of Woodville. Mr. Light has been in the Woodville Baptist Church for some time and has had various positions in the church and recently entered full time ministry. Mr. Light and his wife, Teresa and daughters, Lauren and Taylor have been living in Woodville and are very active in the community. The public is invited to the services at Novum. We wish them much success in the work of the Lord. Any resident in our community, 60 years of age or older and of a low to midincome are reminded that Thursday, April 11 is the last day to have your taxes filed, free at the Culpeper County Library. This program is sponsored by Virginia Extension Services and the AARP. Call 825y2D8691 for an appointment. Marc Dodson and a friend of Harrisonburg were guests last Sunday of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dodson at Salem. Mrs. Mary Nicholson, son Pete and granddaughter, Elaina were Easter Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Meredith of the Woodville area. Mrs. Virginia Hawkins was among the members attending the Shiloh Association at Woodville Baptist Church last week. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Friday caller of Mrs. Donna Grant on Boston Drive. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Racey, who celebrate another year together today, Wednesday. For all you people out r there who tend and love a garden, probably don’t have to be reminded but this is “National Garden Week”. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Jenkins, Mrs. Dorothy Miller and Mrs. Irene Terry were Easter Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs. and Mrs. Melvin Jenkins in Luray. Prayers are coveted for Mrs. Hazel Delph who has been ill, Mrs. Elizabeth Deane, Ms. Lucille Baylor, Mrs. Barbara Tharp, Mrs. Rosie Wharton and friends in Sperryville, Mrs. Jean Dodson and Hill Atkins, all of whom are in need of a touch of our Master’s hand. On Saturday, July 13 the classes of 1972 and 1973 from Culpeper High School will be holding their reunion at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper. If there is any graduate in our area from either of these years, call Janet Coppage at 825y2D9697 or Susan Nichols Norris at 547V2D3665. Miss Brenda Frazier and Ms. Sue Warner and son, Alex of Culpeper and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were luncheon guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family on Turkey Ridge Road. Mrs. Michael Swindler of Culpeper was a Saturday evening caller of her parents, the Fraziers. Continue to call me with your Boston news. 1 Happy anniversary wishes extended Happy 23rd wedding anniversary to Troy and Patsy Baker of Gid Brown Hollow who will have their day on Sunday, April 14. Wishes are also extended to Jimmy and Myrtle Falls of Woodville, who have their 52nd wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 14. Wednesday luncheon guests of Mrs. Ruth Clark were Lisa Shore and Richie Eastham of Front Royal. The youth of the Washington Baptist Church will meet on Sunday April 14 at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Mrs. Jean A. Dodson of Sperryville is a patient in Fauquier Hospital at Warrenton. Her room number is 216 and we wish her a nice recovery. Happy birthday to Mrs. Patsy Baker of Gid Brown Hollow, who celebrates another year on Friday, April 12. Mrs. Ruth Clark and her Washington By RUTH CLARK 675J6W granddaughter, Amanda Brown attended a baby shower on Saturday afternoon for Lisa Shore at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jeanne Pembelton in Warrenton. Happy birthday to Bill Welch of Flint Hill, who has his day on Tuesday, April 16. Just a reminder of the annual Spring Event at the Washington Baptist Church which is on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Grandma’s Attic is in need of Viewtown social notes Mrs. Barbara Settle was a Saturday guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Ms. Becky Frazier was a Monday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dodson. Ms. Susan Weaver was a Thursday and Friday guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson and father, Mr. Charles Dodson Jr. Mr. William Compton is home after being a patient at Fairfax Hospital and is doing well. Mr. Richard Hitt is a patent at Overlook in Warrenton. Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 . feiMiaiaM Jack Smith celebrated his birthday on April 8 and we wish him many more. Give me a call with your news or family happenings for the Viewtown column. good items for the yard sale. All donations are tax deductible. If you have items to donate they may be left at the Fellowship Hall or call 675-3608. There will also be a bake sale and food and drinks for sale. Wednesday luncheon guests of Mrs. Marilyn Bailey were Mrs. John Henry Aylor and Mr. and Mrs. Roy D. Aylor of Madison. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Marilyn Bailey were Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Bailey and children, Peyton and Stuart of Huntly, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bailey and son, Davis of Strasburg, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bailey and daughter, Katie and Mr. and Mrs. John Norman and son, Eric. Please call 675-3608 when you have news for this column. What are you doing to improve your health? Wellness Outreach Register/information: (540) 829-4190 Classes listed are FREE unless indicated. APRIL 27 For a Child's Health Sponsored by Healthy Culpeper, this annual event will feature booths and displays related to children's health and safety. Held at Culpeper County Library. 1-4 pm Family Birth Center Register/information: (540) 829-4114 Classes listed are FREE unless indicated. Conducted on-site at the Family Birth Center. APRIL 17 Mommy & Me This class will teach you current, practical, safe and gentle ways to care for your newborn and yourself following delivery - whether this is your first child or next child. 7-9 pm MAY 1 Siblings For you and your children (over age 3) who may welcome advice on being a good big brother/sister to the new baby. 7-8 pm MAY 6 Prepared Childbirth Held each Monday for six weeks, this course is taught by a certified registered nurse and childbirth instructor, and is encouraged for all parents-to-be. The comprehensive content includes labor, delivery, pain management, nutrition, baby care, and more. $50 7-9 pm Culpeper Promoting health. Preserving community. Events APRIL 24 Living with Grief: Loss in Later Life A national teleconference sponsored by the Hospice Foundation of America and moderated by Cokie Roberts of ABC News. By 2030, there will be 70 million older persons who need to know how to manage aging, end-of-life issues and death-related loss. This educational teleconference will be hosted at Culpeper Regional Hospital by FamilyCare Home Health & Hospice. Information: 829-5764. No cost. 1:30-4 pm APRIL 22-26 National Volunteer Week The national theme for 2002 is Volunteers: A Gift to the Community. Culpeper Regional Hospital salutes our volunteers of The Auxiliary and FamilyCare Home Health & Hospice. To celebrate, our volunteers will be recruiting new members during the recognition week - watch for them in your community! To sign up or get more information now, call The Auxiliary at 829-4100 or Hospice at 825-2273. 10 am-4 pm 501 Sunset Lane Culpeper, Virginia 22701 www.culpeperhospital.com Upcoming Events 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 AmissviHe. Mr. King is remembered for his love of the game and for hosting tournaments and leagues for well over 20 years at the old ‘Warriors’ field. People are needed to work on the field also! Please contact either Chester at 364-7477 or Kim at 987-9570 AACA to meet Thursday AmissviHe Area Community Association will meet on Thursday, April 11 at 7 p.m. at the AmissviHe United Methodist Church on Lee Highway. It will feature the presentation. The Civil War on the Sunrise Side of Rappahannock" discussing war time events from 1862-1864 in the AmissviHe area. A general business meeting will follow with discussion of an area information kiosk, landscaping of the new welcome signs and printing of an AmissviHe bumper banner. Beekeepers to meet The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its next meeting on Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service building at the comer of Davis Street and South West Street, Culpeper. The program will feature swarm control and how to be ready for a honey crop. For infor- ■ mation contact Ann Harman at 364-4660. Silver to appear at Blue Moon Singer/songwriter Amy Silver will appear The Blue Moon Cafe in Sperryville on Friday, April 19 performing her original songs about love, marriage, and other catastrophes. Splitting the bill will be guitarist and songwriter Don Oehser with singer Laura Hartling, playing an eclectic mix of material ranging from jazz standards to Celtic ballads to Italian Renaissance to country blues. Show time is 9 p.m. There will be a $5 cover charge. For additional information, call the Blue Moon at 987-3162. Dreamtime activities slated Dreamtime Center for Herbal Studies will offer the following events: May 4, “Cooking with Healing Foods”, 9:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m. Leam how to add simple, healing foods to your diet to improve your health. “We'll make and sample tasty dishes, so come hungry,” said an organizer. The class will be taught by Kim Miller and the fee is $70. On May 11, Dreamtime will sponsor a “Forest Walk” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Leam to identify ginseng, goldenseal, blue cohosh and other spring ephemerals in lush woodlands. Many of these plants were planted by Dreamtime as part of a native plant project with a focus on economic harvest of rare medicinals. Brown bag lunch, herb teas provided. $40 per person. Dreamtime is located on Sunnyside Farms. Call 675-1122 to register. Benefit sale at Reager School A yard sale and bake sale will be held on Saturday. May 4 at the Reager School in Huntly. Reager is the newly restored two room school beside the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church. The community is encouraged to share some of the items stored in their attic and garage that are no longer needed. Call Tom Goodwin in Chester Gap at 636-8443 Or Judi Burke in Huntly at 635-2473, should you wish items to be picked up now for storage. 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. Benefit auction slated • Amlssvi/le Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is having a l benefit auction on Saturday, May 11. For pickup of items call 937- j 4954, 937-4218, 937-5282 or 937-5125. Donated items must be in good condition and all appliances must be in working condi- 1 tlon. Fund raiser underway A fund raiser for Cystic Fibrosis is currently underway at the 211 Quicke Mart and will continue through April. People are requested to donate either a dollar or five dollars and they write their name in a shoe for the Great Strides fundraiser to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. 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 information call Jean Elizabeth, 675-1518. Potluck set, donations sought The Chalet Magnificat, a Christian Family/Matemity Home in Front Royal is currently planning a potluck dinner reception on Saturday, April 13 at 6 p.m. at the chalet. The chalet provides not only transitional shelter for homeless mothers and families but also emotional and spiritual support and vocational training to start a now life. The chalet accepts applications from a five county area which includes Rappahannock. The chalet is also in need of roof repairs and various donations are needed. For more information or directions call 6368472. 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, 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, meeting should ac^oum at 1 p.m. For information call Kenner Love at the Extension Office, 675-3619. Ragged Mountain activities set The following activities are scheduled through Ragged Mountain Resource Center for the month of Apnl. For additional information call Director Hunt Harris at 987-3366. Saturday, April 13, second Saturday hike to White Oak Canyon, meet at Mountainside Market between 8 and 8:30 a m.: Sunday, April 14, Fodderstack Road trash clean-up. meet at Horseshoe Hollow Farm Road at 2 p.m. Bags provided, bnng gloves and grubby clothes; Wednesday, Apnl 17, hike-run to Sam's Ridge and Hazel Mountain Trail Loop, meet at Mountainside Market between 3:30 and 4 p.m.: Sunday, April 21, Earth Day dean-up of Rappahannock County Park, 2 p.m. until dark, potluck supper/cookout. Frisbee, tennis, volleyball, basketball, etc., musipians welcome; Wednesday, April 24, moonlight hike-run of Old Rag; Saturday, April 27, moonlight hike of Old Rag Mountain. Fodderstack race day set The 24th annual Fodderstack race will be held on Saturday. April 20. Registration fees remain the same at $20 per person. For additional information call 675-5330. Clinic will be open April 17 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. Patient registration is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Health Department Building. For information call 347-0394.

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Licensed and Insured Lie. #2705059733 540-937-3584 • Pruning • Trimming • Topping • Taking l\wn • 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 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 SANDBLASTING Trinity Episcopal churches in Washington and New York. Survivors include a daughter, Judith P. Fisher of Buffalo, N.Y.; two sons, Colonel H.W. “Bucky” Peterson (Retired, United States Marine Corps) of Sonoma, Calif, and Robert R. Peterson of Lenox, Mass, and six grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, David Sundberg of Lincoln, N.E. and Harold Sundberg of Grand Rapids, Mich. A memorial service will be held on April 10 at Trinity Church in Sonoma. Mrs. Peterson will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery alongside her husband. Bufues Jenkins Born in county Bufues B. Jenkins, well known as “B.B.”, 68, of Culpeper died on Saturday, March 30. He was born Sept. 5, 1933 in Rappahannock County, a son of the late Harold Jenkins and Mary H. Jenkins. Survivors include his wife, Nellie May Jenkins and three children, Justin Jenkins, Jacenta Jenkins and Marylou Jenkins; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are seven stepchildren, Ronnie Kennedy, William Kennedy, Allen Kennedy, Janet Dean, all of Culpeper, Tommy Kennedy, Pat Pullen and by Randy Minter ADVANCE DIRECTIVES Americans are challenging the notion of prolonging life at all costs and are seeking humane and legal ways to have some say about the way they die. Many are turning to advance directives, which are one way of making one’s wishes known and increasing the odds that they will be honored. An advance directive is a legal document that contains instructions about a person's future medical care in the event he or she becomes incapacitated. A living will specifies what treatments a person does (or does not) want in case of a terminal illness, coma, or other near death experience. while a health care proxy designates a person to make decisions for the person who cannot speak for him or her self. While such documents do not always receive the kind of attention one would hope they might, they are one step you can take to help ensure that you have some say about the quality of your life once you no longer are able to fend for yourself. At the Moser Funeral Home, we’re here to offer support for families as they deal with loss . We understand grief and we’re known for our compassionate support and expert care. We're at 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, Call 347-3431. "The law is reason free from passion. ’’ - Aristotle Elizabeth Pullen, all of Rixeyville; a niece. Pam Childress and a nephew. Butch Childress, both -jaf Florida. * In addition to his parenfs, Mr. Jenkins was also predeceased by a step-daughter. Carrie Kennedy and an aunt. Louise Alther. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday Jit Clore-English Funeral Horpe in Culpeper. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. Ann Britto Warrenton resident Ann Boyd Britto, 76. of Warrenton died on Saturday, March 30 at Fauquier Hospital. She was born on Aug. ,27, 1925 in Washington, D.C.v a daughter of the late Boyd Maxwell Brosius and Ann Clair Brosius. Mrs. Britto was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Warrenton. For many years she operated her parent's restaurant in Washington, DC. Upon her moving to Warrenton, she taught at St. John’s Catholic School for many years and was a girl scout leader in the community for over 25 years. She then worked at the Fauquier Hospital from 1984 to 1992.as an EKG technician. Since her retirement she has enjoyed volunteer worlCat C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School at New Baltimore. Survivors include her husband, John G. Britto of Warrenton; three daughters, Ann Clair Lekander of Sperryville, Lois Sutphin of Warrenton and Susan Oliriger of Warrenton; a son, John B. Britto of Warrenton; one sister, Lois Fogarty of Atlanta., Ga.; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, April 3 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Bazan officiating. Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Historian to discuss book General Cullen A. Battle, CSA, of the Third Alabama Brigade had an illustrious career serving in Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia throughout the Civil War. He wrote a memoir of his exploits in 1905, shortly before he died. The University of Alabama Press is now publishing this memoir in a paperback edition which has been edited with commentaries by an eminent local Civil War historian, Dr. Brandon Beck, of Shenandoah University. The memoir is called Third Alabama!: the Memoir of Brigadier General Cullen Andrew Battle, Army of Northern Virginia. This memoir will serve as the topic of Dr. Beck's presentation to the Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table this Tuesday, April 16 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Old Sperryville Bookshop, 44 Main Street, Sperryville (540) 987-8444. OakShade Landscape Design Co. For all your landscaping needs. 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Box 358, Leesburg, VA 20176-3013 Ad Deadlines Employment Classified ;I 4 p.m. Monday ublic/Legal Notices 12 Noon Monday General Classified 6 p.m. Monday Your Community Directory 12 Noon Friday Horse & Farm Directory 1 p.m. Monday OPPORTUNITY AH real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reHgion, sex, handicap, familial status or nation';' a! origin, or intention to make any such references. limitations or discrimination. % Additionally, the Commonwealth of; Virginia forbids discrimination based on eldertiness, parenthood, or handicap. |g| We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are jwailable on an equal opportunity basis. U FURN, 2BR, patio, yard pastoral view, 1-2 quiet people. Util incl., priv. entr/drive. No pets/smk. $800/mo 540-364-3348 MIDDLEBURG: NICE 2 BR apt. w/ W/D $900/mo. incls some utils. Call Carol Morency 540-885-4682. Leesburg - Fox Chapel. In-town 2BR/2BA nonsmking condo. W/D. Grnd flr. Pool.Avail 4/1. $925. 703-205-0351 GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY 4 BR, 2 BA, split foyer in Tuscawilla Hills, Charles Town, WV. 2100 sq. ft, Ig. yard w/ shed, 30 min. to Leesburg. $1250/mo. 304-728-4865. MANOR HOUSE, Warrenton, on 490+ ac. farm, pool, sauna, 9BR. 5BA, 6 FPs, formal LR & DR. 2 kits. $3500/mo. Can be rented as 2/3 indiv apts. $950 to $1500/mo. Farm house also avail. $1100/mo. 540-743-6994 or 540743-1202 fax or 540349-1316. MARSHALL, 1 BR house w/den on 1 ac. No pets. Avail mid-May. $700/ mo. 1 -407-396-6626. Shared Housing J 66 v_ CENTREVILLE AREA: 3 level townhouse. Private room & own bath. Furnished or unfurnished. $450 plus flat rate utilities. Separate phone. Ideal tor - student Call (H) 703-4491460 or (W) 703-7771111 X1351. 77 Rentals Townhousas END UNIT- Round Hill, 3 Ivl. 3 BR, 2 full. 2 half BA Grg, deck. FP. fncd. yrd. Avail 5/15. $1750/mo 540-668-6771 133 Lots* Acreage FAUQUIER CO. 1 lot 3 acs $125,000; 3 acs w/ septic & well w/2 BR perk, $130,000 703368-6314 aft 7:30PM 188 Commercial V-_ Buildings for Lease: Warehouse: • 6.600 or 9,987 sf Otfice/Flex: • 3,600-15.340 si Office Warehouse: • 72.701.^ Buildings tor Sale: • 13,840 sf 2-story, 3+ ac $675,000 • 7.739 sf 1-story2ac, $385,000 • 18.615 sf office, 2 bldgs $1,500,000 VINT HILL BUSINESS PARK 540-347-6965 888-448-4332 188 Commercial tales 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 /--> 224 Fir* wood V FIREWOOD!! $25.00 pei pickup load. Already cut. Call 540-454-2272. Furniture / Appliances Dining room set. Queer Ann w/ dbl pedestal tbl 8 chrs, 2-pc china cabinet, and server. Value $8900. Sell for $2895 Call 703-200-4427. DINING SET: Cherry. Q Anne, dbl. pedesta tble., 8 chrs., sideboard 2 pc. China cabinet $2995. 703-750-9215. MATTRESSES 2PC UL TRA plus pillow top sets Brand new still ir plastic. Queen $225 King $325 full and twir also avl. 703-455-0012 PERFECT/CLEAN/Wht Whirlpool Frig/Maytac washer & dryer/K'Aic dishwahser/ 40" Elec range 2 Sony SA1 recvr's- DDS Best offei 540-675-3003 Hay Straw & ^ Faad V> CUSTOM FIELD WORK No-till seeding, bush hog, hay for sale (rnd 8 sq ), will also bale you field 540-347-9609 HAY FOR SALE Timo thy/Alfalfa.net wrapped Big Rolls! $25/roll Mixed hay.net wrapped $20/roll. 540-454-2272 TRI COUNTY FEEDS Marshall. VA. Areal exclusive supplier fo Pennfield Horse Feeds Complete line of stabli & horse supplies. Al falfa hay. timothy l mixed hay, bag shav ings, Stallmats deliver wkly. 888-823-3337 540-364-1891. www tricountyfeeds.com 248 Lawn ft Cardan WHISPERING PINES GROWER of Trees & Shrubs White Pines 45', $25/ea; Norway Spruce 5-7 $35 6a & 79' . $65 ea; Bradford Pears 8-9', $42 ea; Delivery & Planting avail. 540-937-6178 aft 6pm BOOTS: WESTERN & work boots from Justin, Double-H. Nocona. Texas. Dan Post, Sage, Abilene. Dingo Happy Trails Western Wear. Bealeton, 540-4391395 BRASS, 6-light, colonialstyle chandelier. Not new but in very good condition. $200. 540347-3147 rnmsam MINI-SATELLITE DISH 2 RECEIVERS $29.99 W/ FREE INSTALL! Local charnels nowavatebtel Order by 4/20/02 & get S50 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, Resistol, 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 Mtec. Wanted l. .. _-J TIMBER WANTED Buyer of standing timber hard or soft wood. Top dollar paid. No job too small 540-672-1166 -\ 273 Pets s CATS, KITTENS & PUPPIES available to good homes 703-7544146, Bull Run Veterinary DOG OBEDIENCE AND agility classes starting soon in Amissville. 540' 937-2114 or check our web site at www mguntainviewdpgs.com 5 mo old reg. F LLama Affectionate disposition. Halter trained Sheep guard/companion. Flint Hill. 540-675-3826. 261 -N 294 Giveaways V _> FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul. 4mi. ofl Rle 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd Remington, VA. 540439-2607 FREE, TO GOOD home Female, Chow, black 10yrs. 540-439-1368 350 k Businas* Services EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Tlx* onc-\lop shop for enmptek* Home IXvoruling Son vc lloor Coverings • Wuxlou Trcatnx'nis Wallpu|vr» Slip (‘over. l :phol'4crv Residential & ( ommerical Kl. 211 XmivsoUe. VA 937-5500 385 Lawn A Garden Mulch dbl ground, hardwood fci:Iilir/;i:IlICj Delivery avail. 540-788-3206 540-219-5121 WANTED: An estate to bushhog on a regular basis. In Warren & surrounding Counties 540635-9407 after 5pm (--N 605 Automobiles l _J CADILLAC DEVILLE 98 pearl white, leather int.. sunroof, loaded, warranty, .motivated seller. $17,850. 540-687-3634. CHEVROLET MALIBU 1998, Alloy wheels, power windows & locks. $5995 Warrenton Highline. 540-428-1032 Chevy Impala ‘01 LS. 29K. maroon. 3 8L V6. loaded. Hard to find' Sale' $17.887 $14,387 Country Chevrolet, 800852-5793 DODGE DYNASTY 1991 Loaded. $3195 Warrenton Highline 540428-1032 Pets c^ Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Landfill, Rt (>3S, Fast of Amissville Daily 8DO a m - 12:00 Noon, except closed Wed & Sun These wonderful dogs need a good home! Butch Snoopy liutch is a sweet, shv, good looking, 2 yr. old neutered walker hound; he likes other dogs. "Snoopv" is a pretty, shy, 2 yr. old spaced beagle/cattle dog mix; she likes to play ball. Come see them! 540-937-3336 or 540-93/ -3283 wm/v mailt f-> 605 Automobiles V.J 1970 MGB CONVERTIBLE. New top. only 50 k miles, great mechanical condition. $6500 703-777-7174. after 5 pm. MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE ‘01 Only 29K. moon rf, CD. leather, loaded. Salel $17,445. 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. $950. 202333-3168 or 540-3474222 ask for Peter B. PONTIAC GRAND AM •99 27k mis. V6, AT. CD, spoiler, moon rf, loaded, 1 ownr. Sale! $12,985 Country Chevrolet. 800-852-5793. 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 /-^ 605 Automobiles V> SUBARU 97 Legacy AWD 4 DR Sedan. AC, AT, am/fm cass, PS. PB. PW, cruise, new inspection, garaged kept. 94K, navy blue. $5400 540-364-3748 TOYOTA 99 solara SLE, only 37K, V6. AT Ithr, moon rf. Gorgeous! Sale! $16,793. Country Chevrolet, 800-8525793 VOLVO 00 C70 Convertible: loaded. 28 k miles, black w/ tan top. mint condition. 1 owner. $29,500. 703-404-9055 c ■ 0-10 Je*P* V,. J JEEP WRANGLER 00 Sport, only 21K, V6, 5 sp. both tops, AC, CD, Sale! $18,977 Country Chevrolet, 800-8525793. 665 Sport Utility Vehicle CHEVY BLAZER 01 LT. Only 20K, V6. 4x4, CD. loaded1 Sale $18,970 Country Chevrolet. 800852-5793: CHEVY S10 BLAZER 97 4x4,4 DR, all power, auto, hitch, green, great shape, $8,000/OBO 540-341-8156. Legal Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT TO SECTION 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 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 (7:30) in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia Consideration shall be given to all applications presented in accordance with submission requirements. VARIANCE # 02-03-02 William J. Shanks, owner of 1 0 acre on Piedmont Avenue, Washington (Tax Map 19, Parcel 69, zoned RR -Rural Residential, Hampton District), desires side yard variances of 20 feet on both sides (30 ft. from 50 ft.) for his proposed dwelling. Variance allowed under Section 170-136 of the Rappahannock County 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 lor public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The above-named applicant, adjacent properly 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 BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-10, 4-17-02 #423696 ccc Sport Utility Vehicle V_/ CHEVY 99 >/4 TON, SUBURBAN: Only 42K mis. LT Pkg, 454 V8. 4x4. loaded1 SALE! $25,980 Country Chevrolet. 800-852-5793. GMC 02 Yukon SLT. Only 29K mis. pewter, VS. 4x4, 3rd seat, leather, loaded! Sale! $33,985. Country Chevrolet. 800-852-5793. DODGE PICK-up 1997, 4x4, club cab, $9995 Warrenton Highline. 540-428-1032 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 TOYOTA PICK-up 1994 flip up sun roof, premium wheels $4495 Warrenton Highline 540-428-1032 CHEVROLET ASTRO 1992, 7-8 passeijjer $3995 WarreoTon Highline 540-428-1062 BARN HELP , NEEDED at modem horse facility. Flexible hours. Please call 540-937-9832 COOK Ashby Inn Ambition rquired. ' Top Pay/B«neflts.I 540-592-3900; DRIVER' CDL, Full-time Good drivina record. Pay based on Expert ence. Must have own transportation. I 540-379-2357 j Legal Notices 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. Amissvilfe (Tax Map 32, Parcel 55. zUned 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, Aprti 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 170-5&, 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, cto P O Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747T1h advance thereof M BY: John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-03, 4-10-02 *423018

i COUNTRY COOKIN’ Business is BOOMING and we need dependable, hard-working people , to serve the best • customers in town! NOW HIRING • Evening Cooks • Waitstaff WE OFFER: . / Employee incentive program ✓ 401k plan ✓ Student incentive program ✓ Flexible hours to fit your schedule ✓ Part-time & Full-time hours ✓ No late 'night hours PLEASE APPLY IN , PERSON. NO TELEPHONE ‘ CALLS. WARRENTON 623 Frost Ave. 540-349-9120 Sbenanooah River , Outfitters himg camp« fire cooks and drivers J able to lift 85 lbs. Outj going, energetic, able to * work weekends; full & • part-time. : 800-6CANOE2 MANAGERS * We re looking for fnendly « individuals who want to * make a difference as \ Area Managers & ’ Maintenance Supervisors J in our Gainesville Branch ■» Great advantages of * pining the TruGreen , LandCare team include * excel, benefits. I »Area Manager - 4yr » horticultural exper req * • Maintenance Supervisors ■i - no experience, w* tran ‘ If you're looking for a career w< * long-term potential the 61 For consideration, call Sam Wells in Gainesville at: * 703-968-0668 ; or fax resume to: , 703-968-9549 EOE/M/M/F/D/V ~ RNorLPN ‘[‘Rappahannock ui Medical Center is ‘[[seeking a PT nurse, t,,2-3 days per week, '•[and every 3rd Sat. ,1,’Must be mature, • ■honest, & depend.liable. »• Send resume to: •[[ P.O.Box 269 ,ii Washington, VA *" 22747 111 Fax: 540-675-3692 ••• Ph: 540-675-3316 SEAMSTRESS FT/PT. flex hours, experienced preferred, salary comm with exp. Call 540-937-4130 or fax resume: 540-937-3878. SECRETARY PT Small office near Warrenton needs organized typist with strong computer skills. 2 days per week. Strong client skills and the ability to work independently, non-smoking office. Send resume & hourly wage requirements to: JEC420690 The Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20187 SECURITY Richmond Security is hiring immediately for the position of PAT Security Officer, 3rd shift, for a site in Culpeper, Retirees encouraged to apply. 1-800-821-0581 Waitstaff Tuesday - Saturday 4p -9p Apply within: Country Cafe 389A Main Street Washington, VA 540-675-1066 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 FAX 540-349-8676 Warehouse/Truck Driver Positions Now Available Full-time positions. Must have valid driver's license and good driving record. Benefit package includes pension & 401K plans, medical insurance, life & disability insurance, vacation, sick leave, employee purchase discount. Apply in person: Marshall Farmers’ Co-op Rt. 55/Main Street - Marshall, VA or call 540-825-2200 Ext. 329 for details. Construction Northern Virginia Contractor has immediate openings for • Bi-lingual Masonry Superintendent • Brick Layers & Caulkers • Commercial Roofing Mechanics laHractr/ws^^ Experience & Transportation a must Top Pay & Bonuses 401k. paid vacation, paid holidays, employee health & life insurance, dental plan avail. Work in DC, MD & VA 703-631-0502 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Experienced, full-time photojoumallst wanted for busy weekly newspaper In Warrenton. VA. Applicants must have professional experience, including location phptography and be proficient in Photoshop. Sports photography experience a big plus, ideal candidate will be a sensitive, compassionate "people person". adept at putting others at their ease, while at the same time persistent enough to stick with a situation long enough to get a great photo. Send a resume to: Robin Earl, Managing Editor northern viroinia P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20188 E-mail: rearl@timespapers.com Phone: 540-347-4222 Fax: 540-349-8676 AUTOCAD OPERATOR Smith-Midland Corporations, a precast concrete producer in Northern Virginia, has an immediate opening for an autocad operator skilled in architectural/structural drafting. Prior experience in the precast concrete industry a definite plus. Excellent benefits include medical/dental plan. 401K savings/retirement plan, educational reimbursement. paid vacation and reviews at six months and one year. _Please send resumes to: Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1232 e-maH: a&mjth efipltbmidland.com CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR Heckler & Koch. Inc., located near Dulles Airport has sin Immediate opening for a Part-time Contracts Administrator in their Military Sales Dept. We are looking for someone with prior government contracting experience. Must be experienced in all aspects of the contract procedures, with working knowledge of the FAR. DOD FAR Supplement and monitoring USG procurement web sites. This position is part-time. 2-3 days per week. Interested applicants should submit a resume along with a cover letter to: Fax: 703-450-8160 Attn: Personnel or e-mail to: wpainter@hk-usa.com gmm PUBLIC NOTICE The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations will conduct an accreditation survey of Culpeper Regional Hospital and FamilyCare Home Health and Hospice Care on May 14, 15, 16 and 17. The purpose of the survey will be to evaluate the hospital and the home health and hospice agencies' compliance with nationally established Joint Commission standards. The survey results will be used to determine whether, and the conditions under which, accreditation should be awarded the hospital , and/or the home health agencies. Joint Commission standards deal with organizational quality of care issues and the safety of the environment in which care is provided. Anyone believing that he or she has pertinent and valid information about such matters may request a public information interview with the Joint Commission's field representatives at the time of the survey. Information presented at the interview will be carefully evaluated for relevance to the accreditation process. Requests for a public information interview must be made in writing and should be sent to the Joint Commission no later than five working days before the survey begins. The request must also indicate the nature of the information to be provided at the interview. Such requests should be. addressed to: Division of Accreditation Operations Accreditation Service Specialist Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations One Renaissance Boulevard Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 The Joint Commission will acknowledge such reports in writing or by telephone and will inform the hospital and/or the home health and hospice agencies of the request for any interview. The hospital and/or home health agencies will, in turn, notify the interviewee of the date, time and place of the meeting. This notice is posted in accordance with the Joint Commission’s requirements and may not be removed before the survey is completed. 4-10-02 #424609 # With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Landfill. Rt 639, East of Amissville Daily 8:00 a m - 123X1 Noon, except closed Wed, & Sun These wonderful dogs need a good home! Butch Snoopy "Butch is a sweet, shy, good looking, 2 yr. old neutered walker hound; he likes other dogs. "Snoopy" is a pretty, shy, 2 yr. old spayed beagle/cattle dog mix; she likes to play ball. Come see them! 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (voice mail) PUBLIC NOTICE The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations will conduct an accreditation survey of Mid-Atlantic Home Health on 4/22/02 - 4/25/02 to evaluate the organization's compliance with nationally established Joint Commission standards. Anyone believing that he or she has pertinent and valid information about quality of care issues and the safety of the environment in which care is provided may request a public information interview with the Joint Commission's field representatives at the time of the survey. Requests for a public information interview must be made in writing and should be sent to the Joint Commission no later tharj five working days before the survey begins and must indicate the nature of the informa* tion to be provided at the interview. Such re^ quests should be addressed to: Division of Accreditation Operations : Accreditation Service Specialist ; Joint Commission on Accreditation of . Healthcare Organizations * One Renaissance Boulevard . Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 • The Joint Commission will acknowledge such quests in writing or by telephone and will inform the organization of the request for any interview. The organization will, in turn, notify the interviewee c* the date. time, and place of the meeting. *424389 4-10-02 JLfs just around the corner and half a million readers in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier, Rappahannock and Clarke counties are going to need help preparing their taxes. Call today to advertise your tax service in the directory that will get you results! To Place Your Tax Time Service Ad... Available Paper Packages: Loudoun Tlmaa Mkroc and Eastern Loudoun Time* Fauquier Tknas-Oemocrat. 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Operating Room Supervisor Position #7377 -Supervises Operating Room staff of seven fulLpart time employees Responsible for ordering. sterilization of supplies and instruments. scheduling of staff, managing two -surgical suites including preventive maintenance and repair of all equipment. Emergency on-call duty required Benefits included. Salary commensurate with experience Send resume to: MDSEMC - Personnel Director P.O. Box 1938, .V Leesburg, VA 20177-1938 Or email to pergdir@vt.edu Employer committed to diversity MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Waste Management, Inc., a Fortune 500 ’Company with a solid history and a leader in the waste industry has immediate openings for experienced Maintenance Technicians for its' heavy truck fleet in it's Sterling. VA site. Qualifications: 2-3 years heavy truck rfiaintenance experience required (especially in hydraulics, electrical and brakes): must have own basic tools and valid drivers license. must possess excellent trouble shooting skills. CDL license preferred. Responsibilities: PMs. drive trains, brakes, hy-draulics & electrical systems, respond to vehicle breakdowns (non CDL vehicle). Benefits package includes what you expect from a premier company, medical plan: dental/vision/life insurance. 401 (k) with employer match. Ford Motor Purchasing Program, Employee Assistance Plan. Flexible Spending Account, educational tuition reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Make our day. forward resume to Scott Roundtree: srountre@wm.com OR walk in (see Walter Gouveia). fax. mail resume to 703 404.6399‘fax: 1505 Moran Rd., Sterlinq VA 20166. Forward resume to Scott Rountree: srountre@wm.com: 703.392.5149/fax; 1505 Moran Road, Sterling. VA 20166. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Experienced, full-time photojournalist wanted for busy weekly newspaper in Warrenton. VA.' Applicants must have professional experience, including location photography and be proficient in Photoshop. Sports photography experience a big plus, ideal candidate will be a sensitive, compassionate “people person", adept at putting others at their ease, while at the same time persistent enough to stick with a situation long enough to get a great photo. Send a resume to: Robin Earl, Managing Editor (Times Community Newspapers Northern Virginia P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20188 E-mail: rearl@timespapers.com Phone: 540-347-4222 Fax: 540-349-8676 Know Quark? Full & Part Time Available The Times Community Newspapers, an aggressive chain of Northern Virginia weeklies, is iooking for a QuarkXPress proficient Paginator. for its production learn. The position is entry-level, parttime (approximately 20-25 hours per week). Applicant must be a team player & able to-handle multiple assignments on deadline. Journalism experience preferred. Jump into the challeneine. fast-paced, constantly chaneine career of newspaper desien! Competitive Salary & Benefits offered. Send Cover Letter, Resume and Clips to: Dana Baker Loudoun Times-Mirror P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20178 Fax: 703-771-0051 or Email resumes as .PDF attachment to: dbaker@timesDapers.com (Times Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA REPORTER GENERAL ASSIGNMENT Work in Beautiful Downtown, Historic Berryville! Do you like community journalism and enjoy covering all types of news? I he Clarke Times-Courier in Berryville, .1 community newspaper nestled in Clarke County is looking tor a reporter who is interested in covering all types of news, ranging from town and county government to school boards, sports, and special features. This position also requires taking photos. Qualified candidate needs to be1 dead line oriented, have computer skills, communication skills and display accuracy in spelling when writing stories. This is the perfect opportunity for a start-up career in community journalism. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes a 401K. Send resume with cover letter to: Jerry J. Herrmann Editor - Clarke Times-Courier PO Box 32 Berryville, VA 22611 Email: jherrmann@timespapers.com FAX: 340-955-1334 (Times northern Virginia RNs, LPNs, CNAs & THERAPIST Needed for private duty & intermittent visits: • Flexible schedules • Competitive Pay • $500 sign on bonus For immediate consideration call Mid-Atlantic Home Health 1-800-989-0055 DENTAL ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT Sterling Office, experience preferred, must be reliable, organized and be a self-starter. Salary commensurate with experience. Call 703/406-3606 or FAX Resume to 703/404-8522 COME JOIN A WINNING TEAM! COURITORD t'Avmn. The Dulles Airport Courtyard by Marriott Is hiring for the following positions: • Front Desk Clerk _FT/PT_ Contact apply in person at 3935 Centerview Dr. Chantilly. VA 20151 THE IWN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON ***$8 - $12/hour*** We're looking for a few good people to join our wonderful Housekeeping team. Can you work full-time including weekends? Can you work part-time 4-? evenings a week? We offer group health insurance, 40IK, uniforms, staff meals, training. Call- 540-675-3800 X46, Fax resume 540-675-3100 The Inn at Little Washington Middle & Main Sts. Washington, VA 22747 EOE Marriott Ranch has the following job opportunities: Seasonal Banquet Supervisor To work in our Special Events Department, catering both on and oft site. Food and Beverage and/or Catering experience required. Seasonal Banquet Servers Part-time Waitstaff Part-time Experienced servers for on and off-site catering For an interview call Debbie Johnson, Business Manager at 540-364-2627, Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm $Mtarrwtt. MARRIOTT RANCH 5305 Marriott Lane Hume, VA 22639 EOE M/F/D/V PHOTOJOURNALIST A group el award winning community weekly newspapers based in historic Leesburg. VA is looking lor .i talented pht'iojournalisi to photograph breaking nows, sports, business, leai uros and storios. llio successlul candidate must I'o a proven photographer ill this spec tallied liekl. Expononce with Photoshop ami Jigit.il photography is a must. I We offer a cumpre/ienMii.’ health package including dental and 4C l K plan. Send Resume with References, Salary Requirements and Photography Samples to: Michael J. Kaemareik Photo Editor Times Community Newspapers PO Box 559 9 E. Market St. Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone: 705-777-1110, Ext. 1557 Fax: 705-771-0056 Email: mkacmarcik@tiinespaisers.com (Times Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA EOE Office Associate III ££§j£i) Announcement \R>' # 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.aov. (Applications may be printed from the website) EEO/AA/M/F/D • Make a Positive Impact • Ham Pop Pay & Benefits in an Athletic Environment • Be Coached/ Not Supervised • 5 Day Work Week Join Our Relocation Team Beltway Movers Making Move Day More of A Joy Than A Job 1-800-323-5892 www.beltwaymovcrs.com RNs, LPNs, CNAs & THERAPIST Needed for private duty & intermittent visits: • Flexible schedules • Competitive Pay • $500 sign on bonus For immediate consideration call Mid-Atlantic Home Health 1-800-989-0055 ACCTS RECEIVABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE Busy Gainesville distributor seeks an energetic, detail oriented individual for the credit/collections dept. Responsibilities include contacting delinquent accounts, arranging payments, resolving issues with QA and some customer service. MS Excel exp. preferred. Casual dress / friendly atmosphere. Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 6:00 pm. We offer a competitive salary plus full benefits. Fax Resume to 703-753-5390 Attention: HR Dept. Questions/directions? Call 703-753-7000 Ext. 9122 Marriott Ranch has the following job opportunities: Seasonal Banquet Supervisor To work in our Special Events Department, catering both on and off site. Food and Beverage and/or Catering experience required. Seasonal Banquet Servers Part-time Waitstaff Part-time Experienced servers for on and off-site catering For an interview call Debbie Johnson, Business Manager at 540-364-2627, Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm tMNarriott. MARRIOTT RANCH 5305 Marriott Lane Hume, VA 22639 EOE M/F/D/V EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Waste Management, a Fortune 500 Company. is seeking an Equipment Operator for a busy transfer station in Leesburg. VA Qualifications: 1-2 years experience operations rubber tire , loader & excavator required. High School diploma or equivalent. CDL license preferred Excellent benefits package! Submit resume or fill out application to address below. Forward resume to Scott Rountree srountre <§ wm.com. OR mail, fax resume to Greg Meadows: 42228 Cochran Mill Rd . Leesburg, VA 20175. 703 779 2281-fax DENTAL HYGIENIST Want an atmosphere ot integrity, compassion and excellence ’ Join our progressive Hi-Tech office with dedicated professionals W e're seeking a gentle RDM w/ great communication skills and a personal touch. Top salarx & benefits. 4 day wk Mon.-Thurs. 703-759-3011 Fax: 703-759-6030 DRIVERS/ TECHNICIANS Mosquito Control I’ro^nwi Individuals needed for West Nile Virus Prevention Program (thru Oct., 2002) for the NOVA area. Work will include collection of mosquito traps & mosquito control. Must be 18+ have clean driving record, and be able to pass state exam. SlO/hr w/pd. training & vehicle provided. Call Clarke Mosquito Control 800-323-5727 x 3254 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Waste Management, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company with a solid history and a leader in the waste industry has immediate openings for experienced Maintenance Technicians for its heavy truck fleet in it's Sterling. VA site. Qualifications: 2-3 years heavy truck maintenance experience required (especially in hydraulics, electrical and brakes); must have own basic tools and valid drivers license, must possess excellent trouble shooting skills, CDL license preferred. Responsibilities: PMs, drive trains, brakes, hydraulics & electrical systems, respond to vehicle breakdowns (non CDL vehicle). Benefits package includes what you expect from a premier company; medical plan: dental/vision/life insurance. 401 (k) with employer match, Ford Motor Purchasing Program. Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Account, educational tuition reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Make our day, forward resume to Scott Roundtree: srountre@wm.com OR walk in (see Walter Gouveia), fax, mail resume to 703.404.6399/fax; 1505 Moran Rd., Sterling, VA 20166. Forward resume to Scott Rountree; srountre@wm.com: 703.392.5149/fax; 1505 Moran Road, Sterling, VA 20166. DO YOU ENJOY HELPING PEOPLE? CNA'S. HHA'S, HOMEMAKERS NEEDED The Medical Team a cetified Home Health Agency is seeking caring people to assist individuals in their homes. WE HAVE CLIENTS IN YOUR AREA • Choose your hours • Vacation Pay • Medical and Tuition Benefits • Bo ld a rewarding relationship with your client • Tell your friends, get a referral bonus' Call the office nearest you today!' Leesburg the (703) 779-0045 MEDICAL TEAM Reston (703) 435-9500 EOE DEPUTY CLERK/ PRE-COURT Entrance Salary S27.279.00 Full time position requires planning, schedule ing and prioritizing activities to coincide with the needs of the Court. Duties include contact coordination with various agencies: preparation- printing court dockets, data entry of criminal and ovi1 petitions: issuing summonses and subpoenas Considerable experience and/or combination of education/ experience required to provide a high level of knowledge, skills, and ability to consistently process large caseload: working with deadlines Successful applicant must be organized. detail oriented with the ability to work on multiple duties simultaneously ONLY Interviewed Candidates will be notified of final selection Applications must be submitted on a State application l by April 30. 2002 to: Loudoun County Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court ; 18 E. Market Street _ Leesburg. VA 20176 1 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Experienced. lull lime photojournalist' wanted lor busy weekly newspaper in' Warren ton. VA. Applicants must have professional experience, including location photography and he proficient in Photoshop. Sports photography experience a big plus, ideal candidate will be a sensitive, compassionate "people person". adept at putting others at their east', while at the same time persistent enough to stick with a situation long enough to get a great photo. Send a resume to: Robin Earl, Managing Editor dimes Community Newspapers Northern Virginia P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20188 E-mail: rearl@timespapers.com Phone: 540-347-4222 Fax: 540-349-8676 NOW TAKING APPUCATIONS FOR SALES ASOCIATES GR£ND Home Furnishings Leading Mid-Atlantic furniture retailer is currently seeking qualified persons to staff their new location in Warrenton. VA. High school diploma or equivalent required: good communication and organizational skills a necessity. Our commission pay plan provides a great income opportunity for selfmotivated individuals who are customer oriented. Previous sales experience preferred, but not requied. We will provide training in sales and product knowledge. We proudly offer a comprehensive benefit package - including vacation, holiday, and sick pay: as well as health, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement plan and credit union. Applications will be accepted at 619 Frost Ave., Warrenton. VA from 9 am until 4 pm, Monday - Friday. Special needs may call 540-341-2000. E-mail to hr@grandhomefurnishings.com EOE/D/V Sales & Consignment kM Associates \Hr% The White Elephant We are looking for people who: ★ Know what it means to give great customer service ★ Have an interest in clothes, furniture and “Stuff” ★ Want to bring fun and enthusiasm to our team ★ Be energetic, outgoing tMid friendly team players We offer: ★ The opportunity to make $7.50 and more per hour ★ A great group of people to work with ★ Competitive nealth/dental package for FT employees ★ All the training you’ll need to be successful with us Apply Now - Limited full & part time positions available. Contact Elizabeth Herrmann, 540-349-7825 Gateway Mobil/Circle K on Linton Hall Road in Gainesville, Virginia NOW HIRING Cashiers Shift Supervisors *■ Full & part-time for our brand new store * Opening on or about April 15, 2002. * Prior experience not necessary. We offer: * Side by side training with a Manager A Flexible schedule to suit your Schedule » Pay rates based on results & availability Weekend, evening & overnight shift differentials applied » Huge opportunities for advancement! We've grown from 1 store to 8 stores in five years * Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vacation and Sick Pay, 401K and Profit Sharing Stop by the Store for an application or call 703-530-7008 ext. 114 This store is owned and operated by E E Wine, Inc.The Energy Company! YARD SALESMAN ASSISTANTS MWP Supply Company in Madison has openings for Yard Sales/Assistants for our Retail Yard prior to moving to our new location. Job duties include waiting on customers, loading trucks, unloading incoming delivery vehicles, processing inventory, must be neat in appearance, able to work well with customers, able to read and write. Knowledge of building materials is helpful, ability to operate a forklift a plus. Benefits include paid hospitalization insurance, vacation, paid holidays, paid uniforms, 401K. Salary will be based on experience. Please apply in person only to: Charlotte L. Hoffman, Manager MWP Supply Company Rte.634 Madison, Virginia No telephone calls please WARRENTQN OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER LICENSED NURSES $2000 SIGN ON BONUS & NEW STARTING RATES!! VYanvnton tXrrlook vN Rehabilitation is striving dedicated and dependable K\ s .nul | ] ’\ s to till positmns on the >pm 1 I pm and 1 1 pm 7am sl^itts. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING V\ JiTt'iiton 0\ erlimk is si’t'kin^ -m k\ to assume suptT\ imt\ responsibilities for .ill nursing ser\ i. es I \penem e m i ong i iim Care and geriatrk medical surgical nursing is required Appluant must Iv familiar with the standards and requirements ot all an reditmg and regulatorv agencies EVENING SUPERVISOR Warrenton Ox ei look is seeking an K\ to assume managerial supervision and ci>ordination of clinical services. I his is a part-tinu' position on 3pm 11pm shitt consisting ol every other weekend and two evenings during the week 1 xpenence in long term care preterred \\ ith prior supervision experience necessarx DIETARY Warrenton Overlook is seeking an experienced creatn e part-time dietarv aide I he hours are e\ er\ other n eekend an.) r "> e\ emngs a week We offer flexible scheduling including twelve hour shifts, competitive wages, bonuses, differentials, uniform discounts, health, Vision, dental, life insurance, credit union membership, tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, retirement plan, caring supportive staff and much more. For More information please contact Sandio Shifflett Phone 540-349-1919 Fax 54( >-341 -0431 300 Hospital Dr., Warren ton. VA 20 ISO HOF

sale planned Real Estate Directory On Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., there Jyill be a yard sale to benefit the American Cancer Society. The “Relay For Life” team beaded up by Dianne Sealock, Hrill have tons of items for sale. The location is on U.S. 211 East, four driveways up from jHackley’s Store. All the proceeds go to the Relay for Life Rind drive. !!. Available now for sale at Hackley’s Store is Debbie Zinn’s new album. The album has some great old time gospel inusic, along with a couple that Ms. Zinn wrote. ; 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, so please be generous in your giving. For information call 937-6159. On April 21 at 6 p.m. the Bethel Baptist Church Choir; Amissville Baptist Choir and the Hand Bell Choir will be singing at revival services at Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 Amissville Baptist Church. The Youth Drama Team will be performing as well. Pastor Ed Taylor invites all to attend for a time of fellowship and song! 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. Help support the cancer fund drive and these children. 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 937-6159. Youth Alive is still going strong! The group meets on Annual banquet set t'A i '. The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary met at the fire hall for their April meeting last week. The group discussed the Annual Fireman's Banquet to be held on April 27. ; A new member, Shannon Swan was welcomed to the organization. Other members present were Mary Blaisdale, Mary Curtis, Mary Frances Bywaters, Harriet Davis, Lucy Foster, Jean Lillard, Lois Markee, Alice Pullen, Gaynelle Russell and Arland Welch. • The community breakfast which is normally held at the fire hall on the third Saturday will be canceled for April. It will be replaced with a covered dish dinner on Sunday, April 21 at the fire hall. Charles Settle is a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital at this writing. We wish him a quick recovery. »*• Susan and Allen Proper of JDickerson, Md. were Saturday jyisitors of Susan’s grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Gentry. i . _ n»i i i % % Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR - 987-8136 The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on April 14 at 11 a.m. The Rev. John Farrar will deliver the message and invites the public. The Fodderstack 10K Race will begin in Flint Hill and end in Washington on April 20. Have a good week and give me a call with your news. .Share the Fun winners II ;; By Helen Zinn-Day The annual 4-H Share the ‘Fun Talent Show was held on .March 17 at Rappahannock j County High School. | The show consisted of 27 )acts and many of the winners • will go on to represent • Rappahannock County at the ^District Contest in Madison ‘.County on April 20. j* First place winners were :Megan Wheatley, Brianna ;Moineau, Paula Raney, Laura | Wheatley, Anna Kreyling, Ruth Ann Oyster, Bradleigh ; Batcheler and Osha Kondori. j> Also Lakota Coon, Mia I Lucking, Tiana Lucking, Robin JjOyster, Caroline Massie, Brian Taylor, Nathan Welchf Bruce tFlinchum, Sarah Wheatley, -Carly Day, Beth Pratt, Ashley •Riggleson, Krista Riggleson and i'Brook Thorpe. !; Second place winners ; included Alana Cloud, Brittany t-Buchholz, Elaine Sims, Kara jBuilding permits S ;■* The Rappahannock jJCounty Building Office .Reports that for the period jTunning Feb. 22 through j'March 21, the following per•inits were issued. £ • For the month, the office issued four new home perjjnits, four remodel/renovavtion/addition permits and 'ihree garage/accessory building permits. f; • Miscellaneous permits ^included four renewal per:‘mits, one permit to construct ’a deck and one permit to {install shingles. • • The Budding Office also * reviewed eight sets of plans; I had 147 Scheduled inspections; four walk-in consultations and five scheduled consultations. • The year to date totals tare: nine new home constructions and no commercial ; buildings. The above information > was provided by Richie V. I Burke, Building Official, ;CPCA. Corbin, Kylie Harlow, Rebecca Oyster, Aaron Oyster and Mitchell Galloway. Third place winners were Ashley Wright and Christina Kelly. The afternoon was enjoyed by all who attended and we offer congratulations to all the youth who participated. A special thank-you goes to 4-H Volunteer Leader Evelyn Oyster, who gave countless hours of time to the youth in this show. Also, thanks to Mary Wagoner for being in charge of the lighting and RCHS and RCES for the use of the facilities and sound systems. The “Brinkley House” In Beautiful Rappahannock County Custom designed as a luxuriously rustic retreat and built by David Brinkley nearly thirty years ago, this fantastic, year round residence offers every imaginable amenity, perfectly sited on 57+ very private and serenely tranquil acres of field and woods. The totally charming 3 bedroom, 3 bath home features a stunning open living- dining-kitchen (fully equipped, of course), great room with handsome stone fireplace that overlooks a gorgeous stocked (trout!), half acre, spring and stream fed pond. The large, wraparound deck off the living areas has the same view and is ideal for seasonal al fresco wining and dining. The main level also has a large bedroom and bath and the screen porch entry area, also with pond views is yet another perfect spot for dining or relaxing. Upstairs is a grand piano sized (really!) master bedroom and bath with a vast walk-in closet with panoramic pond views as well as another generous bedroom and bath. Naturally, there are lovely oak floors throughout and two zone heat and air conditioning. There is also an ADT Security System, Direct Satellite TV, and well planned outdoor lighting. Additionally, there is a full walk-out basement with expansion possibilities and an adorable, totally separate, guest house and kitchenette and bath. And, fortunately, the current maintenance staff will “convey” if desired. The enchanting “natural” setting of this extraordinary home, nestled amongst tall trees, seems to be out of a picture book and really must be seen! Being offered for only the second time since it was built, this is a rare opportunity to purchase, not just a fine residence,but a truly enviable way of life. Offered at $569,500 Directions: From SperryviUe or Culpeper, take Rte. 522 to Brinkley Lane. Rlackwater Creek is just {from Culpeper), past the entrance. Once on Bnnkles lane yo past the khaki house to the yule, then pass the guest house on the left and shortly thereafter you 'll say. "This looks like home'" For a private appointment please call Grant Griffith 1-800-298-5280 x237 • Ryall Smith 202-531-6400 better yet, come to the Sunday, April 14, Open House from 1-4 Don’t Miss Out! PARDOE Rfsidfsilm Brokfraof real Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Viewtown Store. They have a great time listening and singing Contemporary Christian Music! They also have a time of fellowship and invite you join them! If you need more information call 937-5210. Amissville Baptist Vacation Bible School will take the kids on an awesome river trip in spectacular SonCanyon! During their SonCanyon River Adventure, they’ll learn survival skills for life, based on Proverbs - Follow God’s Instructions, Choose Friends Wisely, Make Peace, Show Respect, and Trust Jesus! Young SonCanyon explorers will love learning outdoor skills, making canyon crafts, singing cool canyon songs and playing games like “Shoot the Rapids.” The sign up carnival is July 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. Come meet your child’s teacher. If you are planning for your child to attend, you will need to sign him/her up on this day. Classes start on Monday July 8 at 9 a.m. Amissville invites children ages four and up to join in the fun! Have a great week and call me with your news! Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. David T. Coffey Jr. and wife to Thomas J. Price and wife, 10.1176 acres, Hawthorne District. $95,000. Roselyn Fannon Rothrock to James Harvey Rothrock IV, 2/3 interest in 22.622 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. James Harvey Rothrock IV and wife to James Harvey Rothrock IV Trustee, 2/3 undivided interest in 22.622 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Alan Lee Breed and wife to Paul F. Maxwell and wife, 25.410 acres, Stonewall District. $415,000. James P. Rogers and wife Bowyer's Mountain Hill Farm Rappahannock's ultimate permanent " get away." Fully restored elegant 1790's 5 br, 3.5 ba home. Every room a cameo. 71 quiet, intimate and picturesque acres. Pond, views, separate cabin, 5 garages, great barns for hay or horses, glassed in porch, stone patios. Come visit. $995,000 SOMERVILLE ASSOCIATES, INC. Harry Clarkson, Owner/Agent 540 987-8222 888 424-7400 Almost New 3 bedroom, 2 bath Rancher, hardwood floors, large kitchen/dining on almost 2 acres. Pictures on website. Offered at $143,000.00 RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE RESOURCES, INC. (540)675-1190 www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com Butch Zindel butch@rapprealestate.com 13. Hi to Kenneth P. Rogers and wife, tract one, .941 acre; tract two, .357 acre and tract three, .25 acre, more or less. Deed of gift. 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 spenyvilleilty@aol.com Bud Corder A 540-675-3291 M Stone Colonial on 30 acres in Flint Hill area. 5 Bedrwms. 5.5 Baths, 7 Fireplaces. $695,000 Brick Story and a Hail Home on 30 acres. 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths, Maple Floors. $998,000 57 acres in Amissville area. Mostly wooded site. Old Farmhouse. Great location. $224,'900 540-349-1400 800-523-8846 presented by Emily Henry Country Living in Virginia Rappahannock County L««b Moor Farm, c. 1750- Stucco over stone manor home nicety situated on 150 acre* in western Fauquier (Hume area). Built by Lord Fairfax and liner owned and added onto by chief Justice John Marshall. Extensively renovated to its original splendor. Could be purchased with less acreage. Price upon request Fogg Mountiaa Farm- 75 acres on FoggMtn 70 miles from D.C. with elevation of 1200 ft. 4200 sf home with spectacular views to the North, South and Wed. All modern conveniences, elegant interiors, pool, horse bam, guest cottage and green house. Near Flint Hill and in the midst of Virginia’s Hunt country. $1,490,000. Merry mead- Distinguished 5000 sf home built to the highest standard. Italian St Mexican tile, extensive wood moldings, hardwood floors, custom kitchen cabinets, top of the line appliances, windows and doors and large open public rooms with 10 to 12 foot ceilings. A detached three-car garage complements this home in the beautiful and peaceful Gtd Brown Hollow. $1,285,000. Contact Justin H. Wiley (434) 817-0636 e* www.farmandestate.com 03 tjTOilPmaiMihaBr.FARM AND ESTATE BROKERS Grand old Farmhouse nearly restored on 17 ac. in spectacular valley. 2 guest/rental houses, bank barn, corn crib, workshop & 2 garages. Home, B&B, specialty form, etc... $379,000 ’ Real Estate ill rc3@crusslink.net 540-675-1373 J& visit our web site at www.RealEstateIIl.com (B Mitzic Young Rick Kohler Earl Jewell 540-675-3555 540-937-6146 540-987-8706 Washington Charlottesville Staunton Waynesboro ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Vmt iisiaV Fi\i'r Real Fmaie H >k Ox i k Hale a Cemi ri. CREEKWOOD, A Unique Country Property, Located in Scenic Rappahannock County Surrounded by roll trees, this custom-built 2-level Cedar home w/a Contemporary flair , is great tor entertaining vv/it’s | open floor plan of approx. 4,000 sq. tr. of living space iSi numerous amenities that include oak floors, 2 IPs, expansive MBR suite, sky! lights, stained glass window, ( deck, 2-car garage workshop AND A charming custom-built 1level Cedar home w/2BRs, 2BAs, large living/dining room, kitchen w/breakfast ncx)k, oak floors, skylights, gas heat, 1,800 sq. ft., security system, FP & 1-car garage. Plus 22 private, wooded acres with wonderful winter views of Bessie Bell (Si Red Oak Mountains! Call for brochure. $749,000 01 gr Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 jeanlillartl@Tnri.s. com