Rappahannock News, March 13, 2003

125th Year ... No. 11 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2003 www^tlmescommunity.com 50 cents ro 'f> *0 I ■X \D O (Jl -» vrHiDttin Our houses, our roots Photos courtesy of Bruce Jones TREASURES OF RAPPAHANNOCK: These farmhouses, barns, sheds and village houses are all part of the vernacular architecture that makes up our Rappahannock heritage. Our architectural heritage is the topic of a special program by noted scholar Henry Glassie, sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection on Sunday, April 6 from 2-4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church. The houses that our ancestors built here have a special look’ and ‘feel’ By James P. Gannon Special to the Rappahannock News Drive down any Rappahannock County back road and you will see them: the houses that our ancestors built. There are old log houses that pioneers occupied, white frame Colonials flanked by solid stone chimneys, timber-framed cottages with steep tin roofs and stately Southern Colonial mansions with white-columned verandas. There is no mistaking these houses for suburban tract homes or modem McMansions clad in vinyl and faux brick. They are homes that look like they belong here, because they do. They are pieces of our history, reminders of our past, one with the land. Without them, Rappahannock County would still be scenic, but it would not tell the stories of past generations nor project the sense of rootedness that is part of its appeal. When new people come to the county to build a home, they may not think much about this historic architecture that surrounds them. But it is part of the “look” and the “feel” of Rappahannock County. Why does one newly built house seem to settle gently into the landscape as if it’s been here for decades, while another looks like it just fell out of the sky from Miami Beach? The answer lies in history. A nationally recognized authority on the historic architecture of Virginia is coming to Rappahannock County next month to discuss our architectural heritage. “Farmhouses and other Treasures of Rappahannock County” is the topic of a talk and slide show to be presented on Sunday, April 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in the Town of Washington. The speaker is Henry Glassie, professor of folklore at the University of Indiana and author of several books on the origin and development of various architectural styles common to this region. The program, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP), the Piedmont Environmental Council and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It is the first of a series of programs under the theme “Treasures of Rappahannock County,” which RLEP and co-sponsoring organizations will Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax)' present over the coming year. “We are pleased to join forces with the PEC and the National Trust to bring to Rappahannock County an outstanding expert who knows Virginia well and shares our values,” said Bob Lander, president of RLEP. “Our hope is that this gathering will deepen our understanding and appreciation of the time-honored architecture of Virginia and inspire builders, planners, land owners and others to think carefully about the kinds of homes and buildings that fit well into our beautiful surroundings.” Virginia vernacular architecture — the common styles of buildings that grew up in the Commonwealth in the 18th and 19th centuries and are found in farmhouses, old barns, village houses and public buildings in Rappahannock County — is a special interest of Dr. Glassie. Among his many books are “Folk Housing in Middle Virginia,” a study of historic housing patterns in a portion of the Virginia Piedmont, and “Vernacular Architecture,” a study that illuminates how housing styles common in England and Ireland were imported and adapted to new environments in Virginia, New England and other regions of the United States. Dr. Glassie, a scholar of folk history, has studied cultures throughout the world. He has written books examining history, tradition and cultures in Ireland, Turkey, Bangladesh and countries in Africa. He was a keynote speaker at the National Preservation Conference of the National Trust last fall. He is a strong advocate of preserving rural communities such as Rappahannock County. In his talk at the National Trust conference, he said: “We are not used to thinking of rural places as hotbeds of invention, but the rural designers of the Mohawk Valley, southeastern Pennsylvania, the Valley of Virginia and eastern Tennessee were as creative as their industrial contemporaries. . . .But when the old buildings have all decayed and the land has been paved, there will be no record to challenge the urban view. . . . “The urban view dominates our history and governs our policies. From the urban perspective, the rural landscape — in fact, a record of creative endeavor — is a pretty thing, belonging to a placid past, in need of development. It is crucial that we have alternatives .... and it See HOUSES, Page A3 r County school budget up $1M By Gerald Ochs Special to the Rappahannock News School Superintendent Helen Williams presented a draft school budget for 2003-2004 that calls for an increase in funding of nearly $1 million. Mrs. Williams' presentation at Tuesday's School Board meeting was as notable for its clarity as the public hearing was for its general lack of criticism. In a significant departure from hearings in recent years, there were no pleas from the public for further increases in teacher salaries, no cries for academic enhancements, no calls for additional athletic facilities. Perhaps that is because the budget, as presented, appears to do it all, but it does it at a cost to county taxpayers of $919,694.37 more than they paid this year. While the public reaction t< the draft budget was largely posi tive, both former School Board member Ron Makela and formei School Board Chairman John Tole criticized the School Board for not having made the detailed budget available in time for an adequate review before the public hearing Both demanded that the public hearing be rescheduled, and they threatened legal action if theii demands were not met. Hampton District School Board member Doug Baumgardner expressed surprise at the objections in light of the fact that this was a preliminary See SCHOOLS, Page A3 Bus service begins Monday Hop aboard the new Rappahannock Express! By Kaye and Rick Kohler Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Express bus service, which will take passengers around the county and to nearhy towns and back, begins on Monday, March 17. County residents will be seeing a red and white bus on the roads with a red rooster logo drawn on the side of the bus. This logo was created by artist Geneva Welch, a county resident. A special dedication ceremony will be held at the Senior Nutrition Site on Mt. Salem Avenue at 10:15 a.m. on March 17. The first bus trip will begin at 11:15 a.m. from the Appetite Repair Shop. The bus will operate five days a week and run to Warrenton on Mondays and Thursdays, to Culpeper on Tuesdays, and to Front Royal on Fridays. Wednesdays are reserved for special pick-ups. These rides will bt limited to people with disabilities and citizens over 65 with special needs who will receive curb-to-curi service. By calling 24 hours in advance riders can arrange to be picked up at their homes and taken to then destination — in Rappahannock and Warrenton only. The Rappahannock Express ithandicap accessible and is equipped with wheel chair lifts. Call 341 3464 for further information. See BUS, Page A? The county mourns Rappahannock News Photo/Mary Ann Kuhn Photo courtesy ot Jerry Goebel I Rappahannock County residents came out this past weekend to pay their respects at two memorial services, j Hazel Zinn-Day and her husband, Kevin, were among the 300 persons who attended the service for his mother, Eileen M. Day, on Saturday at the Washington School in Washington. The next day, mourners gathered at Trinity Episcopal Church for a service in memory of space shuttle Columbia astronaut David Brown.-The Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III escorted Retired Judge Paul Brown and Mrs. Brown, their son Doug and family and friends into the church. Sufi dancing Spiritual folk dapcin$ in a circle is catching on in Rappahannock County. See Page B1. Kenny’s art at festival Artists/vendors are invited to display their works on April 26 at Country Festival. See Page B1. Tiny Tot 2002 winners It’s almost time for this year’s Miss Rappahannock pageant on March 29. See Page A2. St. Patrick’s Day All about St. Patrick and why the Irish and others celebrate March 17. See Page B2.

The 1862 battle that saved the Union Capital in D.C. By Rob Sherwood Special to the Rappahannock News Chuck Mauro, author and photographer of “The Battle of Chantilly 'Ox Hill): A Monumental Storm” will give his interpretation of this most pivotal of battles — which saved Washington, D.C., from imminent invasion by Lee and Jackson — at a program on March 18 sponsored by the Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table. Mauro will discuss his views and present slides of maps and photographs from this conflict, the largest Civil War battle fought in Fairfax County. His presentation will be from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Mauro will also discuss the ongoing struggles of the battlefield preservation movement in our region. The failure to preserve this site — it now occupies the ground of Fair Oaks Mall and neighboring townhouses — has galvanized the formation of stronger regional Centreville during the Civil War. coalitions to preserve historic sites. These groups include the Spotsylvania Battlefield Education Association 'SBEA> trying to save area around the Spotsylvania Court House battlefield arid the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust (CVBT) which is locked in the struggle to save portions of the Chancellorsville battlefield from a huge development around its current borders. Mauro received the coveted Nan Netherton Heritage Award in 1999 for his historical research, writing and photog FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION 40-50% OFF CUSTOM DRAPERIES & TOP TREATMENTS FROM OUR GALAXY COLLECTION CALI TODAY FOR YOUR FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION 1-800-543-5436 Sttopkt kcMtt Mric.Umi.ttaatimUlWten MtMt MniMiMiilnvMAM eta*. PmoOta tf f*i«SMtaM|taft(alvpncii Dm not mcMt boy toy Intact tans Site nay VMiMlkmbMiiuniaitoaarnnn Nnjor ante *■ mi WnCntcn Dicoiitai mfeto it nod t*l* XPMty sans. 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He is a member of the Historic Centreville Society, Ltd., the Bull Rim Civil War Round Table and the Friends of Fort Ward. He is a member of the Louisiana Historical Association Memorial Hall Foundation, Inc. He is also a member and past President of the Manassas WTarrenton Camera Club. Copies of Mauro’s book will be available for purchase. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Rob Sherwood, 987-8596. Miss Rappahannock Pageant set for March 29 in SperryviUe The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad’s annual Miss Rappahannock Pageant will be held on March 29 at 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School auditorium. Registration will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday March 23, with a rehearsal beginning at 2:30 p.m. This is a major fund raising activity for the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad. The pageant is open to all single female residents of Rappahannock county and /or those who attend Rappahannock County Schools up to age 19, in the following categories: Baby Miss ( up to 23 months), Tiny Tbt Miss Rappahannock (ages 2 to 4), Wee Miss Rappahannock (ages 5 to 7), little Miss Rappahannock (ages 8 to 11), Little Mister (ages 2 to 6), and Miss Rappahannock 2003 (ages 16-19). There will also be a Sisters and Mother/ Daughter category. A new category added this year is “Friends”. All judges will be non-residents of Rappahannock County. Judges’ decisions are final. In each age group, an extra Amber Dodson First runner up 2002 Wee Miss Rappahannock category is available allowing participation through photographs with an additional $10 entry fee. The Miss/Mr. Photogenic category requires only a photograph to be submitted at rehearsal. 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There will be a raffle drawing the night of the pageant. Raffle tickets will be available from any Sperryville Rescue Squad member and at night of the pageant. For further information, call Donald Gore at 825-3812. Chili Bowl Tournament The Piedmond Softball Association invites everyone to its first Chili Bowl Tbumament on Saturday, March 22 from 1-5 p.m. at the Bill Payne Auction Gallery off Route 211 in Amissville. This is an all-you-care-to-eat chili fest with each person judging which pot is the best chili. Cost is $5 per person; children under five are free. For more information, call Mauri Payne, 937-4142. Correction Joyce Abell, and her late husband Richard, planted their asparagus 18 inches deep almost 20 years ago. The Rappahannock News regrets the typographical error in last week’s garden column. 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Schools From Page A1 hearing that would be followed by open budget work sessions and, ultimately, by the Board of Supervisors public hearing on the school budget. The draft budget represents a 16.56 percent increase in the county contribution. The budget total, $9,728,007, is nearly 11 percent higher than for the 2002-2003 budget year. Mrs. Williams explained her budget philosophy in a budget overview entitled "Plan for the Future 20032004." She said that the county's schools, "with the exception of the tax collector, touch more people in the county than anyone else," and that dictates that the schools offer programs and facilities that are up to the task. She noted that it was a bad time, economically, to be "thinking about the future" but that federal and state mandates and student and community needs must be taken into account in budget preparation. Mrs. Williams said the budget is supportive of a mission that includes the development of individuals who are "productive, supportive, intelligent, and compassionate." She described, "in order of financial impact," the four major elements of budget increase. These include employee compensation, infrastructure, safety, and technology. With regard to compensation, Mrs. Williams said that "all employees are a part of our mission" and so deserve adequate recompense to ensure that they can be attracted and retained by the school system. The budget includes a 3.5 percent increase to the base pay for all employees, and an additional 1.5 percent in the step increase that affects most employees. The compensation component of the budget also includes a 30 percent increase for health insurance that the carrier said is likely this year. The increase for the compensation and health insurance components is nearly $635,000, or 66.8 percent of the total proposed increase. The area of second greatest increase is for infrastructure. Mrs. Williams said that infrastructure improvements, all of which were eliminated from last year's budget, include boiler replacement and electrical upgrades in the elementary school and science room improvements in both schools. An increase of of $150,000 is projected in the infrastructure improvements. Mrs. Williams said that an increase of $88,325 was proposed in the safety area. That increase includes $56,000 for a new bus, as well as funding for smoke detectors with a central alarm and continued asbestos abatement. The final area of major increase is for technology improvements. The increase in the technology area, according to Mrs. Williams, amounts to nearly $23,000 and includes funds for new servers, to accommodate online SOL testing, and to enable the schools to offer distance learning and online remediation facilities. Some of the speakers spoke in support of proposed funding for infrastructure improvements, for continued funding for the grant writer position whose cost is shared with Headwaters, and for i^'SBREEDEYS PLANT HOESE Flowering & Vegetable Bedding Plants Re-Opening Saturday, March 15, 2003 Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pansies, House Plants, Hanging Baskets, Planting Supplies, Dish Gardens, and Funeral/Cemetary Arrangements Make sure to visit our shop featuring silk arrangements and gifts. 540-923-4381 Directions*: From Sperryville. take Kt. 251 South for 10 Miles, turn left on Rt. 642, go 1.5 miles GALLERY ‘Winter into Spring ” Blue Ridge landscapes Iry one of the regions most renowned artists William H. Whiting March 13 - April 21 Artist Reception Saturday\ March 15 . 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. ' I listont Main Street* Sperryvtllc, \ \ 10:00 6:00 Thursday through Monday (Tuesday and Wednesday by appomttnent only) 340 08' 3121 www longvicwgallery com band-related coaches and programs. The band got most of the attention, in fact, with Katherine Treanor, music honor society president Erica Hilscher, music director Lynn Fournier and others all speaking in support of funding proposed for marching band, pep band, and flag coach pay supplements. Other Activities In other activities before the Board: • Chairman Mills opened the meeting with a moment of silence dedicated to Stonewall-Hawthorne School Board member Franklin Warner who is under medical care at the University of Virginia. Expressions of concern and support can be forwarded to Mr. Warner at UVA Health Systems, 3 Central 145-B, Lee Street, Charlottesville, Va. 22908. • Mrs. Williams reported that she is addressing the issue of snow make-up days and will have her final proposal to the board at its second March meeting. She said, however, that she expects that all remaining holidays, except for Good Friday, will be used to make up for lost school days. • Assistant Superintendent Jack Raines reported on donations including a computer from James Paulson, and $1,280 in minigrants and $1,000 for the REPEG fund from Headwaters. Houses From Page A1 is primarily for that reason, I believe, we need programs of rural preservation.” Urban sprawl is obliterating the rural landscape, he' noted, but he praised the efforts of local organizations fighting to preserve the countryside and its record of history and culture found in its old buildings. “When it has all been developed, when the countryside has been obliterated by travesties of one kind or another, by broad, bland highways and jerry-built commercial strips, by vulnerable mobile homes and plastic-clad Queen Anne Revival-French Provincial mansions, the stories muttered in the ruins of gaunt wooden houses and soaring stone barns will be too weak, unable to counter the urban ideology or stay the hand of the developer " Rappahannock County is not yet overrun by urban sprawl, but it is threatened By sponsoring a series of pro grams focused on the varioutreasures surrounding us RLEP hopes to raise publit awareness of their value and inspire actions to preserve them. Future programs are planned for later in the year on our streams and water resources, our country roads, and our farmland. Save some green this St Patrick’s Day* Wear something green when you visit a participating Jackson Ilewitt location dining St. Patrick's Day week, and you’ll SAVE #20.00 on the cost of tax preparation! JACKSON HEWITT* TJIX SERVICE CALL (540)341.8155 SAVE $20.00 Present this coupon to SAVE $20.00 on your income tax preparation. Present this coupon at a participating Jackson Hewitt Tax Service location. Coupon valid March 9-1' 2003 Valid only at participating locations, and may not-be continued with any other otter Most offices are independently owned and operated Coupon Code 4300 Promo Code JH08 cnroc Please welcome Dr Jessica Schrock to the medical practice of Gregory Weaver MD and at Culpeper Regional Hospital. She is an audiologist who will be working with Dr Weaver, an otolaryngologist. Dr Schrock will perform diagnostic testing for hearing and dispense hearing aids. She will also consult for the newborn hearing screening program at the hospital's Family Birth Center. Dr Schrock received her doctor of audiology from Central Michigan University, "I grew up in a small town and liked it, and this feels a little like that, so I will enjoy working here," says Dr Schrock. Along with husband Paul, a general supervisor for . GM Powertrain, they reside in Spotsylvania. To make an appointment with Dr Schrock, please contact her office at (540) 825-4575. Medical Practice of g33 Sunset Lane, Suite B Gregory Weaver MD Culpeper, va 22701 Gregory Weaver MD Culpeper Regional Hospital S3 Promoting health. Preserving community. www culpeperhospital.com Personal. '"Whenyou live with a heart condition, you’d better have a hospital that has a heart for caring. ary Fray of Culpeper and Susan Parrish, RN "No one really wants to talk about a hospital emergency room from first-hand experience. But I've had a heart condition for years, and recently I thought I was having heart failure. Fortunately, it turned out to be a vertebra in mv back that was acting up. and it wasn't serious. But I couldn't have received better care than 1 did at Culpeper Regional. "I've been in that emergency room a number of times over the years. When you have four children and several grandchildren, it's hard to avoid. Along the way I’ve watched this hospital grow, not just in size, but in the quality of care it gives. And in its personal care. I've seen different doctors, met different nurses, for different emergencies - but they all have one thing in common. They all cared about me as a person. They even remember w ho I am. If you ask me, that's what has always set Culpeper Regional apart. " “It’s comforting to come to the hospital and have someone know you.” Culpeper Regional Hospital 83 Promoting health Preserving community 501 Sunset Lane Culpeper, Virqima 22701 829-4100 svww culpeperhospitat com

-ftappaijannotfe JJetoS Established 18/7 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager •Mary Ann Kuhn, Managing Editor 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 SfefgsBack Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: makuhn@timespapers.com Hours; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com Our View All aboard When the Rappahannock Express drives through a stream of ribbon at its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, it would be a nice gesture if we as a county came out to show support. This is our bus system and we are the ones who will benefit if it works. And the only way it will work, is if we use it. A bus system in this county is going to help a lot of people for a lot of different reasons—people who don't have cars or are incapacitated and can't drive, those who want to save on gas as well as help the environment, and those who like sitting high on a bus seat leaving the driving to others while enjoying the beauty of the countryside. Most importantly, we need to begin using the bus in our daily lives to travel around the county and to nearby towns. A great deal of thanks for approving this bus system goes to our Board of Supervisors who were willing to give it a try. Many thanks also go to Kaye and Rick Kohler who saw the need for a bus and worked endlessly to make it a reality. Missing Sally As winter looses her chilly grip, And the snows melt into the earth, Ever so quietly we slip, Into Spring’s eternal rebirth. We’re also expectant of some out doors affair, Emerging from our long hibernations. Once more to inhale the warm pure air, Seeing again all God’s creations. We aspire, as it were, to the mountain top, But seek an easy solemn valley. We relish the thought, we can not stop, Still trying, still smiling like Sally. We blink at the dawning sun— And yawn not eager to arise. We’ve grown weary of having fun, As tears brim to over flow the eyes. As the dead of brown turns to living green, Around every comer down every ally. The budding and sprouting are keen, » Yet, its not the same without Sally. Everywhere it seems, is something that brings to mind, Of days abundantly busy or days when we would dally. Whether on a hike, eating or sitting cozily reclined, Seems everyone somehow was touched by Sally. Yes, as winter looses her chilly grip, And the robins return once more. I think of my friend and her last trip, To that eternal beautiful shore. Wayne F. Baldwin Culpeper This poem was written in honor of the late Sally Keyser of Sperryville by her cousin, Wayne Baldwin for her March 11 birthday. Rappahannock Today Ben Atkins, chairman of this year's Relay for Life fundraiser, holds a new team shirt. The Rappahannock chapter of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life will hold a meeting for team captains on Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. Preparations will be discussed for the upcoming relay on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18 at the county elementary school. Persons interested in participating as team captains are invited to the meeting. Photo Qourtesy of Bette Mahoney Letters What matters is freedom to express beliefs Mr. Hagstrom appears to be of the opinion that expressing beliefs that are different from the president and /or his advisers makes one antiAmerican. (Rappahannock News, March 6) I believe just the opposite to be true. I am neither anti-American nor anti-Semitic, but I do not believe war with Iraq is the answer. I also vividly remember 9/11, but while remembering that terrible day, I have the intelligence to know that every Arab is not an “evil-doer” with a burning desire to destroy the United States. I am also fairly certain there are Jewish people in the world who do not believe that the destruction of every Arab is their answer to salvation, or that their government hasn’t contributed in some small way to the current Middle East situation. I could say that I believe that President Bush’s urge to go to war is to make sure our long-term oil reserves are safe. I could also say that I believe President Bush’s urge to go to war has something to do with avenging his father. But what I believe doesn’t matter. What matters is my freedom, as an American, to express my beliefs without persecution. Without being called “anti-American” or “antiSemitic”. I came to the age of reason just after the McCarthy era so I didn’t experience if first hand. Yet I know enough of its history to hang tightly to the belief that one of the things that make this country great is that freedom to disagree with those in power without the fear of being silenced, one way or another, for voicing those differences. That, Mr. Hagstrom, is what is truly reminiscent of the communist era. Camilla Brown Washington Teens told to wait for ‘true’ love . Despite what modem culture and the media promote in regard to teenage sexual behavior, there is a growing number of young people in Rappahannock County and across the country who are choosing a different path. At the Ninth Annual True Love Waits party on March 2 at the Washington Baptist Church Hall, 55 teens were present for fun, great food, and the truth about sex before and after marriage. The message heard by the teens and some parents was that it is possible (no matter what age the person is) to embrace abstinence before marriage. The main speaker, Rev. Jon Heddleston of Reynolds Baptist Church in Sperryville, also told the teens that they can meet the challenge of the highest ideal — to remain clean (pure) with God’s aid even if they have failed in this in the past. As a result, he said that they would be free from the fear of the over 50 sexually transmitted diseases today, and not be frustrated by dreams that are lost because of a pregnancy. An entertaining skit was put on by Rev. Heddleston and his wife, April, concerning oneliners commonly heard in premarital sexual encounters. Then, he effectively quizzed the teens on several facts such as 85 percent of teenage fathers abandon their children, and of those couples who co-habit before they many, 80 percent end in divorce. A former student of Rev. Heddleston, Sandra Oliver, who participated in past True Love Waits parties, was also invited to speak. Sandy, now a college student at George Mason University, bravely talked to the teens about dating, and what to expect on a date. She warned against being alone with a date, and against sexual activity which begins with inappropriate touching and the removal of clothes. In the end the teenagers were encouraged to sign cards committing themselves to a “lifetime of purity including sexual abstinence from this day until. . . marriage.” These cards also called for a commitment from their parents Photo courtesy of April Heddleston for purity in the home (in behavior, language, movies, jokes, music, Internet, etc.). The F.T. Valley Baptist Church youth group did a wonderful “Temptation of Life” skit during the True Love Waits party. Through the skit, messages were conveyed about scenarios, the rationalizations, and the results of sexual activity not in the Divine plan. Another group of teens also danced to a song based on St. Paul’s words about love being patient and kind. This was beautifully choreographed by teens Joy Heddleston and Katrina and Angela Bigelow. This party was presented to the teens in this area by Friendsto-Mom, a group of Christian mothers who also aid pregnant teens. What a gratifying experience it was for those of us who arranged for this party to happen! Joan Beattie Wood vi lie Take a ride on the bus! I am a member of the Transportation Committee helping to establish a bus system in Rappahannock County. This past week our committee met with the Operations Manager, Rich Johns, the Transit Supervisor, Angela Richards and one of the people who will be driving our bus, Jake Cook from Amissville. Jake is an experienced driver with the bus system already. We rode around on the bus to try out possible routes for the bus. It was great fun! You sit higher in the bus and see more of the beautiful countryside than you do from the car. You can sit and talk with your neighbors. You can relax and not think about the driving. I encourage you to try a ride and see for yourself! It’s a lot of fun! Michael Soule Sperryville Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 53 YEARS AGO March 16,1950 Wade H. Massie, Jr., was the purchaser of the three lots in the Tbwn of Washington owned by the J. A. Swan Jr. Estate at auction held Monday, March 13 at 1 o’clock. The high bid was $2,900. The three lots purchased by Mr. Massie adjoin his property in Washington, having a fronting on State Highway 211, Jett Street and Gay Street. The lot between the Rappahannock National Bank and the theatre brought $700; the lot on the comer across from the post office brought $750; and the high lot facing on Route 211 brought $500. When offered as a whole, the bids were higher. The bustling tourist and industrial community of Front Royal is busily engaged in making plans for “Ring Crosby Day” to be held there Saturday, April 1 when Bing Crosby will be present for the world premiere of his forty first picture, “Riding High.” The Tbwn Council of Front Royal will dedicate the stadium part of the \ Municipal Park as “Bing Crosby Stadium” and Bing will be “king for the day.” The largest crowd ever to gather in the community is expected on that day. 25 YEARS AGO March 16,1978 Recycling is alive and well in Washington, Virginia. In 1976, mayor Peter Kramer appointed June Jordan, then a member of the town council, to start and operate a recycling center. Two years later, the center is still functioning—and turning a profit, thanks to the efforts of June, Joyce Kramer and the donation of land by L. V. Merrill. Over the last 15 months, the recycling center located behind Merrill’s garage, has collected $550 from selling newspapers and aluminum. Of this, $500 was presented last week to Jennings Hobson, president of the Washington Fire Department, to aid in the construction of a new firehouse. The School Board voted on Tuesday night to amend the school calendar again as a result of the three additional days classes were cancelled due to snow. School will be held this Saturday, March 18 and on Saturday, April 15. The third day will be made up on Easter Monday, March 27, with regular school hours. It appears that the Rappahannock Ski Corporation s suit against the county Board of Zoning Appeals will be settled out of court. According to Commonwealth Attorney George Davis, the supervisors met with him in executive session on Wednesday, March 15 to discuss a consent order submitted by attorney Douglas Baumgardner on behalf of the ski area. In the order, the ski area agrees to drop their suit in exchange for rights requested in the amended special use permit application filed Dec. 27, 1977. 10 YEARS AGO March 10,1993 As the small creeks around Flint Hill rose higher and higher last Thursday, the Aileen Plant temporarily closed da;wn at 2:30 p.m. Unfortunately the flood waters had only a little to do with it. Plant manager Charles Currence said Tuesday that the plant was closed Thursday afternoon until Tuesday morning. “Things have been a little slow,” he said. “The firm has been doing a little bit of adjusting. Our outlet stores across the country have been hit by bad weather and sales are down,” he said. “We expect to bounce back.” Animal shelter manager Lisa Reid and other representatives of the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League told the Board of Supervisors last week that the county’s payment only covers about one-third of the cost of operating the shelter. The Rev. Jennings Hobson III lead a dedication service for a new flagpole at the library last Saturday. The flagpole has been set in place in honor of the late Ike Parrish, who was active in civic affairs for decades in Rappahannock County. COMPILED BY MARYANN KUHN

Scroggins claims third place in state wrestling meet By Jim Wells Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock finished its third season in convincing manner with its first final four place winner at the state wrestling tournament. Jeff Scroggins went 5-1 in the tournament to finish third in the state. He opened the tournament against T.J. Steffey from Lebanon. Leading into the second round, Scroggins took only nine seconds to reverse and pin his opponent. This was Rappahannock’s first pin at the state level. In the second round, Scroggins lost to the eventual state champion but wrestled his opponent from Matthews in what was considered by most to be the best match in the 171weight class. Wrestling the third time of the day, Scroggins fought his way back into the hunt for third by beating Colin Smith of Northwood 6-4. In his first match of day two of the tournament, Scroggins put together solid takedowns with a tremendous five point bottom move late in the third period to beat Dylan DeHart of Radford. This left Scroggins one match away from the consolation finals and the opportunity to be Rappahannock’s first final four wrestler. Facing Jack Shellenberger, a second place finisher from Jeff Scroggins Region A, Scroggins wrestled a great controlled match to earn his and Rappahannock’s first trip to the consolation finals. Wrestling Matt Perdue of host school James River, Scroggins proved the extra work he had put in this season would payoff. Scroggins dominated his opponent in the first period scoring two takedowns and scored another takedown in the second along with back points. Leading going into the third period, Scroggins fought off all scoring attempts by his opponent to claim third place in the state wrestling tournament. The season for Jeff Scroggins and the entire team was a season of firsts. For Scroggins, he was Rappahannock’s first district champion, first regional finalist and first top four statewide wrestler. In addition, Scroggins won Athletes receive awards at winter sports ceremony By Amy Hitt Special to the Rappahannock News The winter athletic teams gathered in the Rappahannock County High School auditorium on March 5 to be recognized both as teams and players for their achievements this season. The Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team had a tremendous season making it all the way to the State Finals. The Most Valuable Player (MVP) was no surprise as Rachel Sharp walked away with the award. Rachel was also named to first team All Region and Ryisha Cook was named to the second team. The Coaches Award went to Danielle Hiserman. The All State teams have not been named, but surely Rachel will be included. The JV Volleyball team MVP award went to Rachel Gall and the Coaches Award went to Mattie Nawrocki. This team did phenomenal as well, making it all the way to the Bull Run District JV Championship Game. The Lady Panthers are looking forward to next season when volleyball moves to the fall. The basketball teams had a different story this season. The Varsity struggled and the JV team was up and down. The bright spot was the Junior Panther team with a 5-3 record in the District. I he MVP tor Varsity was Kerry Grigsby and the Coaches Award went to David Letsen. The JV MVP was Ethan Berry and the Coaches Award went to two players, Eric Phillips and Jason Jenkins. The Junior Panther MVP was Irving Smith and Coaches Award went to Carlos Flores. The players that will move up next year to Varsity will be well suited to the coach’s style and we should see a much-improved season in 2003-2004. The Varsity Wrestling team MVP was Jeff Scroggins. The Coaches Award went to Eric Norman. Jeff placed third in the state for his weight level this past weekend. The Junior Panther team had a past State Winner in Connor Miller and he received the MVP award. The Coaches Award went to Jonathan Butler. This three-year-old program should do well in the future as there were several members of the Varsity and Junior Panthers teams that excelled this season. The Cheerleading Squads have come a long way and they are still in competition. They will be traveling to Kings Dominion in April for a tournament with squads from several states. The fact that we have so many boys on the squad is a real step forward in the progress for this team. The boys’ Varsity MVP was Derrick Hiserman and Mike Wiese received the Coaches Award. Mike was also named to first Tteam All District. The Varsity Girls’ MVP was Jami Jacobs and the Coaches Award went to Brittany Davis. The JV MVP award went to Anna Owens and the Coaches Award to Angela Bigelow. 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Rena M. Burke Woodville resident ^ae Burke, 63, of Woodville died on March 6 at the UVa. Medical Center. After 20 years of service with the Department of Defense, Mrs Burke decided to become a homemaker. She was a member of Five Forks Regular Baptist Church and a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs. Burke is survived by her husband of 36 years, Richard Wallace Burke, one son, Richard Wallace Burke, II of Woodville and one grandson, Walter Milton Burke. Additional survivors include three brothers, John Norman, Daniel Norman and Nick Norman; two sisters, Mary Wiley and Flossie Wharton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, David Norman. The family received friends on March 10 at Found and Sons Chapel of Culpeper. A funeral service was held March 11 at Found and Sons Chapel with Pastor Roger Smith officiating. Charles O. Jackson Native of Boston Charles O. Jackson, 85, of Fairfax, formerly of Boston, died March 4. Mr. Jackson worked many years on various farms in Rappahannock. He retired from Bingham & Taylor Foundry in Culpeper. He was a member and chairman of the Deacon board of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Wood vi lie. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta G. SOLD Regional. National and International Marketing High Meadow c. 1760 Justin H. Wiley of Frank Hardy, Inc. is pleased to announce the recent sale of High Meadow. Located between Flint Hill and Marshal, this unique 251 acre estate has mountain views, an historic 1760 stone house with approximately 4000sf. 2 tenant houses, horse stable and cattle barn. Rolling meadows in the middle of the Old Dominion Hunt make this property very desirable. Both the listing and the purchaser were procured by Justin H. Wiley of Frank Hardy, Inc. Justin H. Wiley, (540) 672-5603 Frank Hardy. Ixc . Realtors ( ARM AND ESTATE BROKERS WARRENTON PIEDMONT CHARLOTTESVILLE GLOUCESTER Sotheby's SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! SOLD Our listings/sales for the past 6 months have been outstanding! ■ 4.10 acres located in Amissville $69,000 ■ 18 acres located in Washington $156,250 ■ 3BR/1BA home on 1.72 acs. - $99,000 ■ 10 acs. w/beautiful vws, creek, private - $95,000 ■ 3BR/1BA home on 10.5 acs. $160,000 ■ 2BR/1BA home on 1.10 acre-$95,500 ■ 2 acre Farmette near Washington $150,000 ■ Charming cottage on 13+acres $365,000 ■ 2BR/1BA home on 1.00 acre -103, 000 ■ Nice farmhouse on 4 acres near Sperryville @$199,900 ■ 3BR/3BA cottage on 58 acres - $440,000 ■ 42 acres, views and stream $105,000 ■ 50 acres, great building site, vws $125,000 ■ 50 acres, close to SNP-$ 100,000 Sales Pending! ■ Cedar sided immaculate home on 2 acres. ■ Farmhouse in town of Washington. ■ 10 acres, private with building site ■ Duplex near Amissville. ■ Grand home on 5 acres w/all amenities. -"M Home on 12 acres near F.T. 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Martin and wife, 27.0538 acres, Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. $84,500. Quentin Morris McCoy to John Charles Quentin McCoy, Hampton District. Deed of gift. William H. Wood III, trustee, to Ann M. Wood, 92 acres, 17.737 acres. Ann M. Wood to Ann M. Wood, trustee, 92 acres, 17.737 acres. Kathy Ann Smoot to Michael W. Payne and wife, Mountain View Subdivision Lots 29, 30, 31. Wakefield District. $110,000. Robert Edward Brown to Tyner House LLC, l/24th undivided interest. Piedmont District. $2,500. Bus From Page A1 Rappahannock is a unique situation because riders are trying to get to other towns to shop for food, go to drug stores, see doctors for special medical needs and so on. The bus will start at one point in the county, take riders in to a town, and then come back. This pattern will repeat itself four times throughout the day. Because of the restrictions of the grant, the Rappahannock bus cannot interfere with the established practices of other localities. It can stop at only one place in each town and riders will then use the established bus systems in those towns, such as Culpeper or Warrenton. Since the Rappahannock bus will connect to the existing bus systems in Culpeper and Warrenton, their schedules will be available on the bus. There is no bus system in Front Royal. One stop had to be picked that would accommodate many needs and Martin’s shopping center was chosen. The fares for the use of the bus, one-way, are as follows: Children under seven ride for free. Children 7-12 ride for 50 cents. Riders over 55 - $1. All others - $2. Seniors (over 55) ride for free on Thursdays. Transfer tickets will be given to riders to use on the buses in Culpeper and Warrenton so they do not have to pay again. The bus driver does not make change. Riders are requested to bring exact change. A caregiver rides for free. Bus routes will be tried for two months and during that time, they will be evaluated. Changes may be made after that period. Yellow flyers will be distributed throughout the county this week, announcing the bus schedule. This bus system can also be hired by groups to use for special occasions. It will be $35 per hour within the county and $45 per hour outside the county. For example, if a group of 25 people wishes to go to a play in Washington, D.C., this can be arranged. The bus cost would be divided by the number of people. Call 341-3464 for further information. Considering the price of gas, it is a bargain to ride the bus. BUS STOPS: 4:11* 4:13* MONDAY & THURSDAY Rappahannock & Warrenton: TIMES: -To WarrentonAppetite Repair Shop - Sperryville 9:15 11:15 2:15 Rae’s Place 9:17 11:17 2:17 Mountainside Medicine (bottom of drive) 9:25 11:25 2:25 N/S Senior Nutrition Site 9:27 11:27 2:27 N/S Washington Post Office 9:32 11:32 2:32 N/S Rappahannock Medical Center 9:34 11:34 2:34 N/S Washington Post Office 9:36 11:36 2:36 N/S Flint Hill Post Office 9:44 11:44 2:44 N/S E Cow - Ben Venue 9:52 11:52 2:52 4:27* Hackley’s Store - Amissville 9:59 11:59 2:59 4:34* Clevenger’s Comer Public Parking Lot 10:04 12:04 3:04 4:39* Food Lion & Warrenton Circuit Rider Bus 10:14 12:14 3:14 4:49* -From WarrentonFood Lion & Warrenton Circuit Rider Bus 10:14 12:14 3:14 4:49 Clevenger’s Comer 10:24 12:24 Hackley’s Store - Amissville 10:29 12:29 E Cow - Ben Venue 10:36 12:36 Flint Hill Post Office 10:44 12:44 Washington Post Office 10:52 12:52 Rappahannock Medical Center 10:54 12:54 Senior Nutrition Site 10:56 12:56 Mountainside Medicine (bottom of drive) 11:01 Rae’s Place 11:09 1:09 Appetite Repair Shop 11:11 1:11 3:24 3:29 3:36 3:44 3:52 3:54 3:56 4:59 5:04 5:11 5:19 5:27 5:29 5:31 1:01 4:01 5:36 4:09 5:44 4:11 5:46 N/S - No Service * - Last run, no return from Warrenton BUS STOPS: Flint Hill Post Office Washington Post Office Rappahannock Medical Center Washington Post Office Senior Nutrition Site TUESDAY Rappahannock & Culpeper TIMES: To Culpeper9:15 11:15 2:15 4:11* 9:23 11:23 2:23 4:19* 9:25 11:25 2:25 N/S 9:27 11:27 2:27 N/S 9:29 11:29 2:29 N/S Mountainside Medicine (bottom of drive) 9:31 11:31 2:31 N/S Rae’s Place 9:39 11:39 2:39 4:29* Appetite Repair Shop in Sperryville 9:41 11:41 2:41 4:31* Woodville Baptist Church 9:49 11:49 2:49 4:39* Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Scrabble 9:53 11:53 2:53 4:43* Culpeper Visitor Center & Bus Depot 10:14 12:14 3:14 5:04* -From CulpeperCulpeper Visitor Center & Bus Depot 10:14 12:14 3:14 5:04 Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Scrabble 10:35 12:35 3:35 5:25 Woodville Baptist Church 10:39 12:39 3:39 5:29 Appetite Repair Shop in Sperryville 10:47 12:47 3:47 5:37 Rae’s Place 10:49 12:49 3:49 5:39 Mountainside Medicine (bottom of drive) 10:57 12:57 3:57 N/S Senior Nutrition Site 10:59 12:59 3:59 N/S Rappahannock Medical Center 11:01 1:01 4:01 N/S Washington Post Office 11:03 1:03 4:03 5:49 Flint Hill Post Office 11:11 1:11 4:11 N/S N/S - No Service * - Last run, no return from Culpeper BUS STOPS: FRIDAY Rappahannock & Front Royal TIMES: -To Front RoyalWoodville Baptist Church 9:15 11:15 Appetite Repair Shop in Sperryville 9:23 11:23 Rae’s Place 9:25 11:25 Mountainside Medicine (bottom of drive) 9:33 Senior Nutrition Site 9:35 11:35 Rappahannock Medical Center 9:40 11:40 Washington Post Office 9:42 11:42 Flint Hill Post Office 9:50 11:50 Chester Gap Baptist Church 10:02 12:02 K Mart/Martin’s Grocery 10:12 12:12 -From Front RoyalK Mart/Martin’s Grocery 10:12 12:12 Chester Gap Baptist Church 10:22 12:22 Flint Hill Post Office 10:34 12:34 Washington Post Office 10:42 12:42 Rappahannock Medical Center 10:44 12:44 Senior Nutrition Site ' 10:46 12:46 Mountainside Medicine (bottom of drive) 10:51 Rae’s Place 10:59 12:59 2:15 2:23 2:25 11:33 2:35 2:40 2:42 2:50 3:02 3:12 3:12 3:22 3:34 3:42 3:44 3:46 12:51 3:59 Appetite Repair Shop in Sperryville 11:01 1:01 4:01 Woodville Baptist Church 11:09 1:09 4:09 N/S - No Service * - Last run, no return from Front Royal 4:09* 4:17* 4:19* 2:33 N/S N/S N/S N/S 4:35* 4:47* 4:57* 4:57 5:07 5:19 5:27 5:29 5:31 3:51 5:36 5:44 5:46 N/S

Arts and Crafts Country Festival Steve \ Berry of y Amiss- V ‘ ville \ will be \ showing \ his black- \ . smith art of ypj candlesticks, wine racks y ■ and lamps. \ Photo courtesy of Steve Berry to be held April 26 A Country Festival featuring the works of local artists and crafts persons will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Flint Hill Fire Department grounds. Shown here are the works of some of the artists who will have booths. The festival begins after the 25th running of the Fodderstack 10K race. Artists in all media are invited to apply for a booth and show their wares. Applications must be in by March 29 for those interested in having a booth. A number of local artists already have signed up for booths including Jeanne Drevas, Geneva Welch, Steven Kenny, Merrill Strange, Anne Richards, Timothy Brown, Little Egypt Farm and Steve Berry. The festival is sponsored by the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. There will be a live Bluegrass music and good food. To receive an application for a booth, contact Bill Jarrett at 6751000 or email him at wjarrett@attglobal.net. Artists/Vendors Wanted Arts & Crafts Country Festival April 26, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Flint Hill, Va. Following Fodderstack Race canvas by Steven Kenny, called Seed Saver, is one of many paintings, he will be showing. Photo courtesy of Steven Kenny HONEYi f *r Photo courtesy of Little Egypt Farm Raw, unprocessed local honey and handmade soaps made with beeswax are being sold by Laurel and Kevin Happy of Little Egypt Farm in Boston. Photo courtesy of Anne Richards This artistic peacock tile by Anne Richards of Sperryville was made from homemade terra cotta clay and is one in a collection she will have on display. Photo courtesy of Merrill Strange This platter is an example of the work of artist Merrill Strange who will have on display a selection that includes coffee mugs, plates and other platters. By Rob Sherwood Special to the Rappahannock News Sure, it’s hard to take a chance and do something different, something new, something perhaps strange — like Sufi dancing — especially if you are dancechallenged, as I have been. Leading me through years of often frustrated effort with organized dance forms — cotillion, square dancing, disco lessons, even the Lindy Hop — was the certainty that dance is central to life. That’s why I took a chance several years ago and showed up alone at a small class at Sperryville’s Healing Arts Center led by Mari ah Dean, a Sufi dance leader from Charlottesville, who was seeking to start a dance circle here in Rappahannock. Her first instructions were, “Let’s Photo courtesy of Rob Sherwood Dancers learn new steps in Sufi dancing as they form an arch for dancers to go under. r just walk,” and the 10 of us did, in a simple circle. I smiled, “Hey, I can do this part!” Two hours later everyone was all smiles, expressing the spirit that had been danced into being. In the two years since this dance, Mariah Dean has been leading the Sufi dancing, also known as the Dances of Universal Peace, here in Rappahannock County. Karen Loving of the Healing Arts Center has been the organizing force. The dances are held at the Washington Tbwn Hall on Gay Street, a fine place to dance. Most dance in socks or, weather permitting, barefoot. For the next three months, on the third Friday of each month from 7-9 p.m. — March 21, April 18, May 16 and June 20 — Dean will lead more dances. The dances are accompanied by live music. Dontez Harris of the group Black Sheep plays flute and percussion and Smiggy Smith of local renown plays guitar. The musi dans perform in the center of the drcle of dancers. The dances are adapted from many traditions and cultures, including Islam, Sufi, Hindu, Christian, Greek, African-American and Russian. A Song Camp Weekend retreat to the country Come welcome spring in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains and attend a weekend retreat for song writers where each writer’s voice as a lyricist and composer will be discovered. On the weekend of April 4-6 the magical interaction between words and music will be explored at a Song Camp Weekend in the country at Ka Theatre in the Tbwn of Washington. There will be an equal emphasis on writing music and creating lyrics. The workshop includes sessions on songwriting for children, dramatic structure, verse development, melody writing, open tunings for guitar and critiques. The workshops feature Steve Seskin, one of the finest songwriting teachers in the country, Wendy Waldman, songwriter and recording artist, Paul Reisler, composer, songwriter and teacher, performer arid Julie Portman, an Obie award-winning actress/playwrite/director. The cost is $200. Email songcam p@kitheatre.com or call Mary Sue Twohy at 301-270-6832 for more information. Paul Reisler and Diane Bardwell will perform at a concert that kicks off the Song Camp Weekend in the country on April 4. Photo courtesy of Mary Sue Twohy Photo courtesy ot Rob Sherwood Sufi dancing is becoming popular in Rappahannock as residents dance in a circle during a recent class in the Washington Town Hall. Hundreds of dances have been adapted to these Dances of Universal Peace, but each leader has a repertoire of 10 to 20 favorites. Here are the lyrics to a few: “Ezekiel saw two wheels way up in the middle of the air. The big wheel moves by faith; The little wheel moves by the grace of God” And: “One bread, one body, one light in all; One cup of blessings that we share; And we, though many throughout the earth, We are one family in this one world.” Sufism has been practiced since ancient times, antedating Islam. Its mystical traditions seek a direct experience of the presence of the divine. As Dean explains, “Sufis see a basic oneness at the heart of all religions. Sufis see that there are many paths to the top of the mountain and any true path in its essence is saving the same things in different ways.” The Dances of Universal Peace originated with Samuel Lewis in the. late ‘60s in California. Sufi Sam, as he is known, was an advanced student of Judaism as well as a Zen roshi and a murshid (teacher) on the Sufi path. He hoped the dances would foster a feeling of peace and harmony within the group of dancers and help heal communities tom by discord and dissension. Charlottesville is home to an active group of Sufi dancers, one of about 200 dance circles in the U.S. They host monthly dances at the Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church on the first Wednesday evening of each month as well as large Sufi camps and retreats in the summer. Dean has been leading dances for the past 10 years. In her professional life, she is a labor relations and conflict resolution consultant who works across the country. And, of course, no introduction to Sufi dancing is complete without mention of the 13th century Sufi mystic Rumi, who enjoys fame across the world as a great poet and spiritual guide. Thanks in large part to the recent translations of his prodigious work by Coleman Barks (Open Secret, Daylight, The Essential Rumi, among others), Rumi continues to be the best-selling poet in America today, even 800 years after his birth. Here are two quatrains from Open Secret: “Today, like every other day, we wake up empty And frightened. Don’t open the door to the study And begin reading. Take down a musical instrument. Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.” And “Inside the Great Mystery that is, We don’t really own anything. What is this competition we feel then, Before we go, one at a time, through the same gate?” Everyone is welcome. The dances are free, fun, and uplifting. A $5 donation is appreciated to help defray expenses. For more information contact Karen Loving at 547-2596 or email: Karen@lloving.com or Rob Sherwood at 987-8596, metta69@earthlink.net.

*;: Church Activities Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Trey Hensley Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Choir practice 7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Amissvilie Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. John B. Haynes Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, children and adults 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Lenten program Washington Baptist Church 6:15 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Community Lenten program 6:15 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. FT. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Thornton s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: ' Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist churches will have worship services as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m.; and Sperryville at 11:15a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Royal Rangers/Missionetts 7 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Sunday: Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Friday: Home group 7 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store If you’re lucky enough to be Irish “There's a dear little plant that grows in our isle, Twas St. Patrick himself, sure, that sets it; And the sun of his labor with pleasure did smile. And with dew from his eye often wet it. It grows through the bog, through the brake, through the mireland. And they call it the dear little Shamrock of Ireland.” This is a typical Irish saying that you might hear repeated more often than not during the next few days. The 17th of March, St. Patrick’s Day, is celebrated all over the world in honor of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It's a celebration for being Irish and enjoying things Irish. And through this holiday, Ireland has become the land of legends, luck, and leprechauns. The person who was to become St. Patrick, was not bom in Ireland, but in Wales at about AD 385. His given name was Maewyn, and he almost did not get the job of bishop of Ireland because he lacked the required education. Far from being a saint, until he was 16, he considered himself a pagan. At that age, he was captured by a group of Irish pirates who marauded his vil Sperryvilie By LISA RAMEY 987-9109 lage and sold him iijto slavery. During his captivity as a lonely slave, he became closer to God and converted to Christianity. He escaped from slavery after six years and went to France where he studied in the monastery for twelve years. He wished to return to Ireland, to convert the native pagans to Christianity. He became appointed the second Bishop of Ireland. St. Patrick was quite successful at engaging converts. This was precisely what upset the Celtic Druids. St. Patrick was arrested several times, but escaped each time. He traveled throughout Ireland, establishing monasteries, schools and churches. His mission in Ireland lasted for 30 years after which he retired. He died on March 17 in AD 461. That day has been commemorated as St. Patrick’s Day ever since. Much Irish folklore surrounds St. Patrick’s Day. Some of it includes the belief that St. Patrick raised people from the dead. Legend also has it that St. Patrick had put the curse of God on venomous snakes in Ireland, and he drove all the snakes into the sea where they drowned. Actually, no snakes were ever native to Ireland, and some people think this is simply a metaphor for the conversion of the pagans. Another popular traditional icon of the day is the green shamrock. There is another legend that says St. Patrick used the shamrock leaf to preach the concept of Christian Trinity to the Irish people. Each leaf is believed to represent God, the Holy Spirit and the Son of God, Jesus Christ. St. Patrick’s followers adopted the custom of wearing a shamrock on his day of honor. Though originally a Catholic holy day, outside of Ireland St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into more of a secular holiday. The St. Patrick’s Day custom came to America in 1737. That was the first year St. Patrick’s Day was publicly celebrated in this country, in Boston. Gradually other states took up celebrating the saint's day. It was New York that put together the largest ever St. Patrick’s Day parade. Held since 1762, it draws more than one million spectators each year. Meanwhile, the city of Chicago has developed a unique tradition of coloring the river water green. It started in 1962 when 100 pounds of green vegetable dye were added to its river, enough to keep it green for a week. The tradition continues. Now, 40 pounds of a green food coloring keep the river green for only a few hours! Despite the variety of celebrations, each reminds us of St. Patrick’s crusade, and each allows us all to be a little bit Irish for a day. Wear a green shamrock, enjoy an Irish feast, and lift your glasses and toast: “May you always have Walls for the winds, A roof for the rain, Tba beside the fire, Laughter to cheer you, Those you love near you, And all your heart might desire!” Happy birthday wishes go out to Michael “Pa Pa” Luthi of Sperryville who celebrates another year on Saturday, March 15. Sympathy extended to friends and neighbors Our hearts are greatly touched and we extend sympathy to friends who lost loved ones last week, namely, Rev. Wayne Richards on the passing of his brother, Junior, in Lynchburg; the family of Mrs. Rena Burke of Woodville who passed away in Charlottesville Hospital; and the family of Charles Oscar Dodson of Sperryville who passed away at his home near Nethers Mill. May our Lord give comfort to each and everyone. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church has Sunday School at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and Bible Study at 8 p.m. each Sunday. Pastor Dallas Smith and his congregation invite the public. Mr. and Mrs Paul Fincham and family dined in Warrenton on Sunday to observe Mr. Fincham’s birthday. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin, who will be celebrating their day on Monday, St. Patrick’s Day. The engagement of Miss Carla Lorraine Rutherford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Rutherford of Reva Way, to Bobby Jenkins son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Jenkins of Madison, has been announced by her parents with no wedding date set yet. Our neighbors in Brightwood have rescheduled a breakfast at the Ruritan Club House boston Boston ■;iLf a on? i? awimc : 'vf. By MAKJjb r. ATKINS - | _W7r»M for Saturday, April 5 from 7-11 a.m. This meal benefits the family of Ryan Lillard. The public is invited to come out and give support. Also the Ruritan Club is selling fire extinguishers. Call 540-543-2049 for information. For anyone in need of thenservices, the Social Security District Office has moved to its new location at 1014 South Main Street in Culpeper. Quite a number of family and friends from our area attended the 85th birthday party for Owln Cubbage at the Family Worship Center in Culpeper Saturday afternoon. Our prayers go out to those on the sick list including Mrs. Gertie Fincham, Mrs Janet Peregory, Grat Buraker, K.P. Grigsby, Mrs. Hazel Delph, Mrs Rosie Wharton, Mr. Cecil Printz, Mrs. Cindy Heflin, Mrs. Eunice Meade and Mrs. Charlotte Corbin. We extend happy birthday wishes to Jennifer Peregory, Kay Boutchyard, Jackie Cubbage, Nick Norman, Matthew Bragg and cousin Pauline Kelchner. The Windmore Office in Griffinsburg announced that the next meeting of the Windmore Community Theatre will be Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. It will be held at Early Times Workshop in Culpeper. Please call 547-2555 for more information. With the beautiful weather on Saturday, Mrs. Mary Nicholson of Castleton Ford Road opened “Mary’s Shop” in Woodville. An invitation is extended to old customers to come by and she is looking forward to meeting new ones. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Graves in Boston upon the arrival of a daughter, Sara Kaitlyn, born at Culpeper Regional Hospital in February. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Graves of Locust Dale and Mrs. Lily Fincham of Sperryville. The folks at Nazareth Baptist Church enjoyed a great service on Sunday when their pastor Rev. Howard Frye was honored for his 20 years of service to the church. May our Lord bless as he continues in the service for him. Rev. Bob Rooper and the congregation of Griffinsburg Baptist Church invite the public to its services — Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dodson of Salem Way, were in Luray Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Dodson’s uncle Mr. Junior Richards at the Bradley Funeral Home. Shelvy Frazier of Castleton Ford Road remains a patient in Fauquier Hospital and is visited daily by members of his family. We’re glad to report that Mrs. Doris Dennis of Dennis Road has improved greatly and as quoted by son Bobby “able to do some great cooking again”.” May our Lord continue to bless and give back good health. Mrs. Michael Swindler of Culpeper was a Saturday evening guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jenkins are the new owners of the house recently sold and vacated by the Owens family, who moved to Culpeper. Mrs. H.C. Racey visited her cousin Shelvy Frazier in Fauquier Hospital on Friday. Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle have been recent visitors. Mrs. Missy Bragg and children, Karla, Matthew and Mark of Culpeper were Saturday afternoon callers of Mrs. Janet Peregory. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 7 to 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER. VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Coip. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 8254)937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 Perhaps you are one of thousands of Americans who personalize their license plates with unique and often cleverly amusing logos that say something about their status, occupation, hobby, or possibly their personality or convictions. Inthis automated computer age, perhaps it is aa attempt to state... “1 am an individual". For whatever reason we do this, the people traveling behind that car probably form an impression about someone that they do not know. No problem...that's the whole idea! There are other ways we leave impressions upon strangers, even those we see every day. Our unselfishness in small ways, our ability to be calm when a storm surrounds our life, perhaps even whether we smile or frown most of the time.-.these traits tell others something about us as surely as those novel license plates. Only we don’t always design this impression...or perhaps even realize it. I John 5:7 tells us, “And the Spirit is the witness, because the Spirit is the truth." What does your spirit tell others? Won't you worship each week? A “new identity" can await you. SUHDAY MOTiDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Phllippians-f Philippians ^ Colossians f Matthew ^ Psalm | Psalm f Psalm | 1 1-11 4:2-23 4:2-18 6:1-18 51 67 77 j Scriptures Setodsd by T.he American &bh Society Copyright 2003 Keister-Witams Newspaper Serves P 0 Bex 8005, ChariociasviH*. 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Ladies Auxiliary plans for Country Festival on Apnl 26 The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary met with new president Monica Worth last week to discuss plans for the Country Festival which follows the Fodderstack Race on Saturday, April 26. The Country Festival will be sponsored by the Flint Hill Fire Department. Also discussed was the fireman’s carnival which is set for June 11-14. Attending the meeting were Mary Blaisdell, Mary Frances Bywaters, Arland Welch, Mary Curtis, Harriet Davis, Lucy Foster, Margaret Lee, Jean Lillard, Lois Markee and Gaynelle Russell. A community breakfast will be held at the fire hall on Saturday, March 15 at 8:45 a.m. Everyone is invited. Rodney Vest of Woodville was a Tuesday visitor of his mother, Christine Vest. The Washington Baptist Church held a Thinking Day program to honor Girl Scouts on Friday evening. Among those attending were Bill and Joanne Welch, and Elizabeth Welch, who is a Girl Scout. The United Methodist Women will meet on Monday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mabel Lillard. Mrs. Doris Vest is recuperating at her home after having knee surgery at Winchester Medical Center. She is reported to be doing well. We wish her a speedy recovery. Madelene and Odie Herndon of Front Royal were Sunday visitors in the Bunny Hudson home. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 the second, fourth and fifth Sundays at 11 a.m. The message will be delivered by the Rev. John Farrar. The public is welcome. Louise Me Culloch and her niece, Barbara Kay Willard, spent time with Harlen and Ann Jones at their home in Clearmont, Fla. The Administrative Board of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church will meet at the church on Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. Our prayers continue for all those with special needs. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Sorb invites the public. The youth group met at the Flint Hill Fire Hall on Sunday evening for a fun time together. Luthis announce daughter Mr. and Mrs. John Luthi of Huntly announce the birth of their daughter, Samantha Brooke, on Feb. 26 at Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Va. Samantha weighed seven pounds, eight ounces and was 19.5 inches long. She was welcomed home by big sister Ryann. Proud grandparents are Mary Ann Gasaway and Lee Salmon of Fairfax and Walt Gasaway of Ft. Meyers, Fla., and Michael and Sue Luthi of Sperryville. 3820 Prince William Pkwy. Woodbridge, VA 22192 Toll Free 1-866-583-9600 wwwjnotorcycMactoryinc.com Kawasaki KX125 MSRP $4,999 SALE $4,199 DIRT BIKE BLOWOUT! KX250 MSRP $5,899 SALE $5,199 KLX400R MSRP $5,449 SALE $4,999 KLX125 / MSRP $2,399 SALE/$2,099 ‘9 -0C3 Kawasaki Motors Corp , U.S A 'O^er ^rxxj or stlect <*+ nt c y isg stereo Ka*asak' r r-tof cyc'e$. ATVs. 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Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pullen's Electric & Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249 STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storag Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540) 341-7000 Upcoming Events RLEP to meet March 17 The Board of Directors of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection will meet on Monday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. The monthly, general business session will be followed by a discussion of the plans for the league’s first of four sponsored public programs of 2003: “Farm Houses and Other Treasures of Rappahannock County". Everyone is invited. For more information, contact Emery Lazar, 937-1789. Poetry at Trinity Church Trinity Church is sponsoring a class called Poetry As Sacred Space every Wednesday night for six weeks beginning April 23. The class is taught by Emily Blair Chewnmg, who teaches at Wesley Theological Seminary and is the author of four books. The cost is $100 but may be less depending on the number of applicants. To reserve a place, call Elizabeth Johns at 987-9040 or email: elizmjohns@earthlink.net Book signing March 28 Judith Richards Hope joins the growing list of Rappahannock County authors with her newly published book, “Pinstripes & Pearls: The Women of the Harvard Law School Class of ‘64 Who Forged an Old-Girl Network and Paved the Way for Future Generations.” Ms. Hope, who has a home near Flint Hill and practices law in Washington, D.C., will discuss and sign her new book at the Old Sperryville Bookshop on Friday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. For reservations, 987-8444. Civil War discussion Civil War historian Chuck Mauro will speak on Tuesday, March 18 at the Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table program from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. He will present an analysis of the Battle of Chantilly (fought at Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax) and discuss local battlefield preservation issues. Everyone is invited. For more information, call Rob Sherwood at 987-8596. Garden Club meeting If you are interested in learning how to propagate plants, come hear Jenie Cate speak at the Rappahannock County Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, March 19 at 1 p.m., at the Washington Fire Hall. The monthly meetings are open to the public. Those wishing to attend should RSVP to one of the hostesses: Carol Miller 675-3691; Ruth Baumgardner 675-3371; or Mary Priest 937-4072. Sperryville awards dinner The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad and Ladies Auxiliary invite past members and their families to the Third Annual Awards Dinner Banquet on Saturday, March 15 from 7-9 p.m. at the fire department. For more information, call Michelle Jenkins at 987-9440. College information night Rappahannock County High School will sponsor a College Information Night for parents and students (grades 9 through 12) on Tuesday, March 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the school auditorium and room 15 computer lab. There will be a question and answer session with a representative from Lord Fairfax Community College as well as a session with principal Roger Mello on “Using the Internet for College Searches and Information.” For more information, contact Cecelia Dennis, 987-8575. Town meeting on March 20 A Town Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m. to discuss the future of education in Rappahannock County. Sponsored by the schools and Headwaters, the program will be held in the high school band room. Everyone is invited. Complimentary refreshments prepared by high school culinary students will be provided as well as free child care. For more information, call Amy Silver in the Headwaters Office at 675-1819. Contestants needed The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is seeking young women to represent the fire department at various functions: Little Miss (ages 1-6); Junior Miss (ages 7-14) and honorary fire chief (ages 15-21). Those wishing to compete are invited to a meeting at the fire department at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19. Winners will be crowned at the carnival which is June 11-14. For more information, call Karen Williams at 6354673. Babysitting classes offered The Rappahannock 4-H program is offering a Super Sitter class for youths aged 12 and older. The program will be at the Rappahannock office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The class will provide participants with many of the things they should consider when working with children. To register call Jan Besecker at 675-3619 by April 8. Baptist church yard sale The Woodville Baptist Church will hold a yard sale on March 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds go to the Annie Armstrong missions. For more information, call Pastor Trey Hensley, 987-3317. Services for Lent The Washington Baptist Church will host ecumenical services for Lent on each Wednesday through April 9. Nearby Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist and Methodist churches are participating. A pot-luck dinner at 6:15 p.m. begins each gathering, followed by a one hour Lenten service which begins at 7 p.m. Nursery care is available. The public is invited. RAAC presents humorist The RAAC Library Series will feature cartoonist and humorist Macke Rowe on Friday, March 14 at 8 p.m at the library. Amissville dance March 15 The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company dance has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 15 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the fire hall. The featured band will be Southern Action. Hospice trains volunteers The spring training class for new Hospice of the Rapidan volunteers begins the week of March 17. Hospice, which provides care and support for terminally ill patients and their families, is looking for volunteers from Rappahannock County. Call coordinator Ruth Padgett 825-4840. Jobs for teenagers in park Shenandoah National Park is accepting applications from teenagers for its summer Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. YCC enrollees, between the ages of 15 and 18, maintain park trails, roads, buildings and campgrounds while learning about the park. The program runs for eight weeks from June 16 - Aug. 8. Applications may be obtained from local high schools.

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Pets Rappahannock AnimaT Welfare League landfill, Kt fvlM, Last of Amiss\ ille <3 Daily 8:(X) a m - 12:00 Moon, except closed Wed. & Sun These wonderful dogs need a good home! “Pepper “Glace" "Pepper" is a large, affectionate, good natured, 3yr. old spayed hound mix. "Glace" is a shy, sweet, housebroken, 40 lb spayed shar pei mix Both dogs like other dogs, Come see them! Come see them! 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (voice ™,i, c --\ Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WITHDRAWAL FROM HASKELL AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT In accordance with Section 15.2-4314 Code of Virginia (1950), amended, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County hereby gives notice of its intention to hold a public hearing on Monday, April 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider the request for withdrawal of @105 acres (in two parcels) by Jay Miller from the Haskell Agricultural and Forestal District. The application to withdraw from the District is available for inspection at the County Administration Office, in Washington, VA, Monday through Friday, 8:30-4:30. The Rappahannock County Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Committee shall meet on Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at 7:Q0 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, March 19, 2003, 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 3-06,3-13-03 #483531 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY 2003 VEHICLE DECALS MUST BE DISPLAYED BY APRIL 15, 2003 WHERE TO PURCHASE: IN PERSON: COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE ALL DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES IN NAME OF APPLICANT(S) MUST BE PAID BEFORE DECALS CAN BE ISSUED. HOURS: 8:30-4:30 Monday - Friday Frances A. Foster, Treasurer PLEASE BRING YOUR VEHICLE REGISTRATION CARD. 3-12-03 #485777 PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CHAPTER RELATING TO DISTILLERIES On Monday, April 7, 2003, at 7:00 PM, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a Public Hearing at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider an amendment to the Zoning Chapter of the Rappahannock County Code to allow Distilleries in Commercial General and Highway Commercial zones by Special Exception. The complete text of the proposed amendment is available for public inspection from 8:30-4:30, Monday-Friday, at the County Administration Office, 290 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia. The amendment derives from a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors on March 3. In addition, the Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall hold a Public Hearing on the proposed amendments on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 7:30 PM at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia All interested persons are invited to attend either or both meetings and to make comments. Written comments may be submitted to either body at PO Box 519, Washington VA 22747. 3-06, 3-13-03 #483561 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 17CM29 of 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 Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 7, 2003 at 7:00 PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE #03-02-01 The Appalachian Club, LLC. lessors of approximately 400 acres owned by Ragland Limited LLC on Rt 231 near Revercomb's Corner (TM 54, Parcel 18: zoned A'-Agricultural, StonewallHawthorne District), desire a Special Exception permit to have an outdoor firing range (sporting clays). Use allowed under Section 170-36D of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance: additional standards under Section 170-65A & D of the Ordinance 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. March 19, 2003 at 7:30 PM at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P O Box 519. Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 3-06, 3-13, 3-20-03 #484192

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Substitute positions are also available for most summer categories «^AN positions are contingent upon approval by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors* To receive a required application and for additional information regarding position description and requirements visit the Loudoun County Web Site www loudoun oov Speech and heanng ONLY 703/777-0107. Applications must include the exact position title and recruitment number Staff contact Kathy Richardson 703.777-0473 #03-174 Lifeguard I #03-175 Lifeguard II #03-178 Pool Assistant Manager #03-179 Pool Manager #03-180 Recreation Aide #03-181 Water Safety Instructor #03-176 Maintenance Technician #03-177 Maintenance Worker #03-173 Facility Supervisor

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