Rappahannock News, March 27, 2003

THURSDAY, MARCH 27,2003 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents EL H 125th Year... No. 13 Phone (540)675-3338 How Shenandoah Park’s air affects us By Don Audette Special to the Rappahannock News A First in a two part series. With neighboring Shenandoah National Park rated the second most polluted park in the nation, residents of Rappahannock County may want to know how that air quality is affecting them. Reports show, for instance, ozone may be harming vineyards and other plants in the county. Shane Spitzer, the Shenandoah National Park’s specialist on air and water quality will tell how we are faring at a public forum on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Old Sperryville Schoolhouse, formerly the Faith Mountain Company in Sperryville. Spitzer has 10 years experience in monitoring the park’s air and water quality. He is the featured speaker in a program presented by RappFLOW and sponsored by such groups as the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, Piedmont Environmental Council, Sperryville Gateway Project the park and others. The atmosphere in which persons live and breathe in Rappahannock County involves wind-directed air that is either passing through the park, or is on its way to the park. Water in the county’s streams and rivers flows down from the park. Since the park monitors its air and water quality, we get the benefit of its knowledge free. Should we be concerned? Last September, a report by the National Parks Conservation Association named the five most polluted national parks in the United States. Based on haze, ozone and acid precipitation, first place went to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. It was said at times to have “ozone puliation (that) exceeds that of Atlanta, Ga., and even rivals Los Photo courtesy of Shenandoah National Park This photo was taken from Dickey Ridge along Skyline Drive, looking southwest over the Shenandoah Valley. On the left is good, clean air. On the right is air laden with sulfates and dust. Ozone cannot be determined from a photograph as it is invisible. Angeles, Ca.” Second place as the most polluted park? The Shenandoah National Park. The National Park Service (NPS) in a September 2002 report entitled, “Air Quality in the National Parks,” agreed with this ranking. Its report noted visibility from Skyline Drive and the Appalachian Trail had shrunk to as little as one mile on smoggy summer days, although visibility at the park had improved slightly on the least-polluted days. But, instead of seeing the natural range of 115 miles, average visibility was now down to 15 miles. The NPS report also noted acid precipitation in certain areas was degrading streams for native fish. Brook trout fisheries in Shenandoah were being affected. And, the report confirmed that ozone was injuring vegetation. The sources of the air pollution were fossil-fuel power plants, industrial facilities and motor vehicle emissions. Fossil-fuel power plants and industrial facilities affecting the park are primarily located in the mid-West and the mid-Atlantic regions, particularly Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky, with the air pollution traveling hundreds of miles to get here. The NPS report noted such See AIR, Page A8 — w to Firing range is out By Gerald Ochs Special to the Rappahannock News The Appalachian Club heeded concerned neighbors and dropped shooting ranges from its plans for John Kiser’s property on Route 231 at Revercomb’s Corner. According to club president Edward Williams, “The club proposes to delete all shooting ranges and sporting clay ranges from club operations because of neighbors’ concerns.” He'nbted in an interview that club activities will still include hunting and fishing—both of which are permissible “by right”—and that they “will reevaluate our needs for a permit to operate the club.” Williams remarked on the compatibility of the Appalachian Club with existing agricultural uses on the farm and with the farm’s open spaces, and he revealed that he had spoken to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) and that they agreed the proposed uses “are completely compatible with a VOF easement already approved for the property.” The Appalachian Club issue came to the fore at the Planning Commission meeting on March 19. Though its Special Exception application for a “firing range/shooting club (sporting clays, etc.) on 400 acres . . .” was tabled for a month, the application still received a chorus of “nays” during public comments at the meeting. Though the club's proposal See RANGE, Page A7 Spring heralds new shows at Rappahannock’s galleries “New Dawn” is an oil on wood panel representing a modern "mood and time” style by painter-architect Peter David Garon at Garon Studios in Little Washington. wm zz jj mmm Photos courtesy of Richard Lykes “Virginia Farmland” is an oil on canvas done in contemporary Realism style with Impressionist influences by Barbara Heile Sherwood at R. H. Ballard Gallery in Little Washington. wm ■1 m Earlier mews deadlines II ‘ Effective immediately, notices % ppbr upcoming events as well 4H | ms news stories, letters to the editor and photographs must ptei submitted to the Rappa- ^|J| t bannock News no later than 4|| 4 noon on Friday in order to be in the next issue of the paper, unless the story is one that if carries news taking place over 5 the weekend. If possible, emafe. Information to the following: ,fnakuhn@timespapers.com. ':t '4N Rappahannock News P.0. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) “Mandarin Oranges" is an oil on canvas painted in modern American Realism style with “cinematic touches” by Alan Rubin in the gallery at the shops at the Inn at Little Washington. “Sky Meadow Park at Ashby Gap” is an oil on pane by Jeffrey Bussells done in “plein air” style of French Impressionists with Corot influences at Middle Street Gallery in Little Washington. “Farmer in the Dell” is a traditional oil on canvas painted from life with modern American Realism influences by June Jordan at Packing Shed Gallery in Little Washington. “Barn of Erin” is a Shenandoah Valley landscape oil on canvas described by artist William H. Whiting as “somewhere between Impressionism and Realism,” at Long View Gallery in Sperryville. School Board unanimously approves this year’s budget By Gerald Ochs Special to the Rappahannock News On a motion by StonewallHawthorne District member Franklin Warner Tuesday night, the School Board unanimously approved the Superintendent's draft school budget of $9,728,007 for this year. The proposed budget is nearly 11 percent higher than last year and the county contribution, borne by Rappahannock taxpayers, would increase by $919,694.37. A public hearing by the Board of Supervisors on the school budget is tentatively scheduled for April 28 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Fewer than 10 county taxpayers attended Tuesday s hearing to provide their perspective on school spending. Paul Gall of the Rappahannock County School Sports Association (RCSSAl spoke in support of the funds proposed for football coaches, though he prefaced his remarks by noting that, "given what our country's involved in right now, I feel funny that I'm here to talk about football." He pointed out that he has a strong interest in academics having served as Headwaters chairman for two years as well as in sports. He added that this past fall s coaching was a volunteer effort and stressed that the $10,500 proposed for football coaching next year was warranted because "football affects 110 to 125 kids one-quarter to one-third of the 812 grade population." Ron Makela said that he "would like to say I wholeheartedly support the budget," but he could not because there is no plan to make cuts in the $1 million increase "that's not going to happen here." Makela also criticized the fact that nearly $300,000 in instructional funds in the 2001-2002 budget were not spent for the purpose See SCHOOLS, Page A7 EWSMAKERS §&';| *Siwfe Tallyho! Larry LeHew, hurrtmaster of the Thornton Hill Hounds, talks about horses, hounds and his business: well drilling See Page B1. * t Exploring the park Join scientists and park rangers in Field Seminars to learn more about the Shenandoah National Park. See Page A8. - V Medieval ‘fun’ LLM Queen Marguerite Beatty and Shivam Mehta perform at Wakefield School's 20th annual Medieval Banquet. See Page A3. Marine Band concert Rappahannock’s Co*. John R. Bourgeois is featured guest conductor at George Mason University. See Page B1.

Town meeting on education issues explores new ways of thinking By Amy Silver Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County High School Band Room was packed with participants in a Tbwn Meeting last Thursday on the future of education in the county. Over 40 people attended despite an early school closing due to flood warnings and apprehension over world events. Rappahannock County Elementary School principal Raye Tupper, Rappahannock County High School principal a •ti • 13 ;;«D> f ;‘sr'V4Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping Commercial and Residential ..r ... '■* Mowing • Pruning • Trimming Seeding • Mulching • Fertilizing Free Estimates 1-540-937-7857 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. 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Roger Mello, and Acting Superintendent Helen Williams opened the evening with presentations outlining their visions of the future. Tupper spoke of her longtime dream of creating a family literacy program to serve families with pre-school aged children. Mello spoke of a future in which Rappahannock County graduates are renowned for their high achievement and solid work ethic. Williams spoke of her vision that Rappahannock’s school system could be “a perfect jewel.” In the conversation that followed, parents, teachers, School Board members, Headwaters Board members, homeschoolers, environmental activists and CHA-CHING sound. 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Cliff Miller spoke about raising expectations and “allowing students to fail.” Adding excitement and providing challenging learning opportunities for advanced students were discussed. Tupper said that higherlevel classes at the elementary school were open to any student who wanted to be in them, and mentioned that some sixth graders are now taking prealgebra. Both principals expressed eagerness for the schools to provide needed services for the community, such as facilities, the CASE (after-school) program and student volunteers. The importance of extracurricular activities for “catching” or inspiring all kinds of kids was discussed. Mello spoke of the importance of retaining good teachers by “treating people right.” Programs that would involve students in learning about organic farming and the environment, using the county as a “textbook,” were explored. 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Farm equipment auction set for fairgrounds The Fauquier Fair Board in cory unction with the Fauquier Ag Advisory Committee is hosting its second annual Farm Equipment Auction on Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. at the Fauquier Fairgrounds. This consignment auction helps the board raise money for the multi-purpose building at the new fairgrounds. This building project has come a long way since last year. The community will enjoy this beautiful building for years to come. The board's goals are to finish the interior, including the kitchen and two meeting rooms. Last year, the farm equipment auction worked well to raise vital funds. If you are in need of tractors, combines, pick-ups, cars, farm equipment, hand tools, golf carts, balers, mowers, you will not want to miss this auction as these items and more have already been consigned. If you have farm machinery, equipment, or tools that are under-used or you are considering trading-in, consider consigning to this auction. 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Wakefield Country Day gathers for Medieval Banquet Allison Russo and Dorian Matthews begin the Grand Entry and Processing of the Duke and Duchess of Wakefield. By Kathie Russo Special to the Rappahannock News Students, teachers and parents at Wakefield Country Day School took a step back in time, gathering in the School’s Great Hall for the Annual Medieval Banquet on March 12. It consisted of an evening of games, celebration, feasting and other forms of what used to constitute Medieval “fun.” This wonderful 20-year old Wakefield tradition involving students in grades 3 through 7, and 9 began with the “Donning of the Costumes.” All pages, damsels, squires and ladies assembled at the “Jousting Gallery” at three bells, and with much fanfare, bowing and curtsying, they witnessed the Grand Entry and Processing of the Duke and Duchess (the boy and girl with the highest grade point average in ninth grade history, which covers Medieval and Early Modem Times). This year, these honors were bestowed upon Dorian Matthews and Allison Russo, both of Flint Hill. Following Herald (and Latin teacher) Louis Massett’s announcement of the Royal Court, Lady Lynn (aka Pam Lynn-Tucker, school cofounder, history teacher, and organizer of the first Medieval Banquet), read the “Proper Rules of Decorum for Pages & Squires of the Kingdom of Wakefield.” It includes such dictums as, “The chivalrous courtier never cheats at test of strength or skill;” “The valorous courtier never engages in tests of strength so as to injure his opponent;” “The well-bred courtier samples the food pro Photos courtesy of Kathie Russo Audrey and Jeffrey Speer giving their Fencing Demonstration. We finance Country i ar* rm rittemclnf • Tm ft.A With interest rates as low as they are now, there’s never been a better time to invest in a place in the country. Louis Hitt Branch Manager Kim Love Loan Officer Susan Heyl Loan Officer ❖ Farm Credit 540347.3344 a 1.800.559.1016 ext. 8 COlinln MOftljillJCS'f Si www.bnMrredllofvirfiiilai.coB vided with an open mind and does not make belittling or disparaging remarks about it;” and “The prudent courtier does not use his neighbor’s costume for a napkin.” After the Duke had properly welcomed the revelers, Lady Lynn announced this year’s “Queen of Love and Beauty” — Marguerite Beattie of Washington, Va., and, the “Squire of Worth” — Derek Perry of Rileyville (the girl and boy who maintained the highest grade point average in seventh grade British History). Then the jousting and other tests of skill began in earnest. Games this year included Quarter Staff (Little John on the Bridge), Dowell Drop, Bean Bag Toss, Quintran (training for jousting) and the William Tell event, where students tested their skill at shooting an apple off the head of a dummy. And for the smallest ones, there was face painting, courtesy of Art Teacher Marcy Lynn Lauben and several Wakefield seniors. BREEDEN’S PLANT HOUSE ^ liow Upen P Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pansies, House Plants, Hanging Baskets, Planting SiiiinlipH. Di*h Cnrdpns. and Funeral/Cemetary Arrangements Make sure to visit our shop featuring silk arrangements and gifts. F lowering & Vegetable Bedding Plants 30pack. 540-923-4381 Directions: From Sfierrjrville, take Rt. 231 South foc^O Milea, turu left on Kt. 642* jpo 1.5 miles Third graders Danielle Stryker, Ryan Ochoa, Brian Shafran, Will Mullany, Steve Marsh and Annie Bennett get ready for the Pancake Race. At the same time, ninth graders engaged in a Treasure Hunt, scouring the school for clues and items, and the crowd was also entertained by sixth grader Audrey Speer and her father Jeffrey, who gave a fencing demonstration. Prizes were awarded for the most handsome shields (created in Art Class), and for the best costumes worn by both children and parents. In third and fourth grade, Pat Brown won Best Page and Christine Pankow won Best Young Maiden; in fifth and sixth grade, Saheel Mehta won Best Squire and Katie Huang won Best Damsel; in seventh and ninth grade, Sam Beatty won Best Squire and Amy Cogar won Best Damsel. Best Clerical Male was won by Dr. Richard Christoph; Best Armor was won by John Morgan Christoph; Best Headdress was won by Jennifer Ermert; Best Female Adult Costume was won by Susan Ochoa; and Best Male Adult Costume was won by Dirk Essert. Promptly at 6:00 p.m., “Bishop” John McMahon (Ancient Languages teacher) gave a Latin blessing, and then the Banquet began, featuring “roasted beast," assorted dried fruits, cheese, nuts, and other authentic foods from that time period, eaten not with silverware and plates but rather off trencher boards. Following the meal, there was rousing entertainment provided by the ninth graders in a skit that featured a dramatic trial to determine which seventh grade siblings accused of witchcraft were innocent and which were guilty. Alas, all three who stood accused proved their innocence by drowning. The revelry concluded with a Pancake Race. A great time was had by all. c— Holland's Treat —cd:pr -^ Plant Holland s Summer Flowering Bulbs Now! Choose from our wide variety of the finest quality imported Holland , bulbs. These easy to plant Summer! flowering bulbs will give you exquisite shapes and colors to enjoy all Summer long. Treat yourself to a beautiful Summer with the finest quality imported bulbs! Wide variety available for a beautiful garden all Summer: Gladiolus, Dahlias, Begonias & many others • Easy to plant • Sure to bloom • Finest quality imported bulbs RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP __Sperryville, Virginia 540-987-8555> March 30th is Doctor's Day. We don’t thank doctors enough. 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-IRappafjannocfe iJctofi, Established 1877 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 States Back 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-Fhday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2003 Our View Safeguard Virginia Gov. Mark Warner was correct in signing the legislation passed by the General Assembly prohibiting illegal aliens from obtaining Virginia driver’s licenses, effective Jan. 1, 2004. Gov. Warner justified the new legislation as an appro-1 priate response to the threat of terrorism. The embarrassing fact is that seven of the 19 terrorists who hijacked and crashed the four commercial airliners on Sept. 11, 2001 had fraudulently obtained Virginia driver's licenses or identification cards. These documents were used for numerous transactions and misrepresentations leading up to the tragedy. Interestingly, no one is suggesting that those residing in Virginia illegally be deported, only that they not be issued a driver’s licenses. But there has already been a backlash — mainly from Hispanic and other minority groups, who feel that they have been unfairly targeted by the law, which they describe as discriminatory and would result in civil rights violations against ethnic minorities. One might first wonder what part of the definition of “illegal” those folks don’t understand. Along with the rights of U.S. citizenship come certain responsibilities. Illegal aliens can’t have it both ways. There are many legal aliens in this country who have done what is required of them, but cannot stay here permanently. It is the law. Is it fair that they must go, but those wbo have never played by the rules can stay? The pressure groups complaining that this commonsense law will cause their undocumented brethren to suffer “unfair and degrading treatment” have shown that they have no real appreciation of rule of law — or fairness. Rappahannock Today ————I— i im—I Photo courtesy of Jake Cook Seniors from the Senior Nutrition Site on Mt. Salem Avenue in Washington took their first bus ride last week into Warrenton. Many of the riders remarked what a “bargain” the ride was, how much they enjoyed being a passenger instead of a driver and how “nice" the bus driver was. They’re now looking forward to taking the bus to Culpeper. Letters Take the bus—it’s fun! Folks of Rappahannock County: let’s get together and ride the new Rappahannock Express. It is fun. On Tuesday, March 18 I rode it from the Woodville Baptist Church to the train depot iii Culpeper. The driver was very friendly. He explained how I could then board the Culpeper public bus and go to the Walmart and Dominion Square Shopping Center to do my shopping. He gave me a free transfer slip for this purpose. Later that afternoon, I boarded the Culpeper bus again to return to the depot and caught a ride back to Woodville on the Rappahannock Express. It was all easy and I really enjoyed myself. This new bus is a great opportunity for people that don’t have transportation to go shopping or to a doctor or just get out. And the price is very reasonable. I hope more and more people will take advantage of this nice service and use it. Jackie Porter Woodville Reader feels her opinions ‘don’t matter’ at council hearings There was a time when I naively believed in participatory democracy with governing officials sincerely taking into consideration the views of the public they represent. Last week’s Town Council decision to fill its vacant seat with a person who had virtually no public support and disregard the vocal majority of the audiences support of Brandon Fowler dashed any hopes I had that fairness existed in Washington, Va. The mayor’s casual and flippant dismissal of public opinion and Brandon’s sincere effort to became involved in town affairs was disheartening. The mayor’s words made it quite clear that he does not want the townspeople involved in decision making and that public hearings are a mere formality that have to be tolerated. This from a mayor who was not voted into office. I ask myself. . . why should I bother giving up evenings with my family, spend hours contemplating the issues express my views in a hostile environment or even make the effort to be involved or concerned with the future when I know my opinions don’t matter in the least. Some members of the council appear to have stubbornly made up their minds on important issues well before receiving public input. Others wait to see what others will do. Impartiality and independent decision making for the common good is not in evidence. I can only conclude that the people who live in Washington, Va. are permitted to have a say in their future once every four years, twice every eight years, three times every twelve years etc. and the rest of the time, not at all. Robin B. Purnell Washington Readers debate Town of Washington’s ARB house decision We really appreciate your coverage of the recent meeting of the Architectural Review Board of the Town of Washington in the March 20 edition of the Rappahannock News. However, we wanted to offer a clarification about some of the terminology used, and the reasons for denial of our application. All throughout the article, the term “synthetic” is used to describe the construction of our proposed house. This is not a term that we feel is appropriate, nor is it truly accurate. People tend to attach all sorts of negative inferences to the term “synthetic,” and contrast it unfavorably with the term “natural.” The comment by Chairman Barton that the word “synthetic” is treated as a “four letter Anglo-Saxon word” is a prime example of this strange phenomenon. Put simply, a bit of reflection will convince you that virtually all modem houses are synthetic or artificial, to varying degrees. Very few building materials, outside of certain hand-hewn logs or undressed fieldstone, can really be called “natural.” Most building materials come to the jobsite, and are eventually incorporated into a structure, only after extensive processing and manufacture. Ordinary shingles, for instance, are complex structures that typically contain a variety of materials, including organic materials and colored aggregates. Even wooden clapboard, often thought to be the ultimate “natural” material, is machine cut to exact geometries in a way that would have been unthinkable when George Washington laid out the Tbwn of Washington. Additionally, most all nonmasonry or stone houses are painted, and the components, complexity, and appearance of paints have changed substantially over time, with modem formulations being far superior to their predecessors. Therefore, it can readily be seen that the dichotomy between “natural” materials and “synthetic” materials is largely illusionary, or is only the result of selective definition. The ARB’s characterization of the house as “synthetic” was merely a convenient label to help justify its absurd decision to reject the project. As noted in your article, what the ARB really seemed to object to was that we proposed modern siding and roofing materials that are virtually indistinguishable from wood or slate (especially from a distance), but that posses better fire, termite, and wear resistance. The improved wear qualities were particularly distressing to the ARB, as the house would not grow shabby at a rate necessary to achieve a “patina of age,” as Mr O’Connell put it. Ms. Kevis’s remarks about the Town wanting to “show its age,” or Ms. Babcock’s comments about the roof being “too perfect” reflect similar faulty reasoning. These sort of statements are factually bizarre and logically incomprehensible, as well as being legally questionable as grounds to reject our home. The purpose of the ARB is to preserve the historic nature of the town. In specifically desiring materials that age or decay quickly, or that will not resist the destructive effect of fire, the ARB loses sight of its principal duty: to preserve the town for future generations. Any reasonable person would think that improved durability properties would be a reason to recommend materials, not deny them, particularly when many of the materials have already been approved for use in Colonial Williamsburg. Additionally, no reasonable person could actually believe that any building material could resist the effects of time and weather indefinitely. Do the members of the ARB really believe that even the best high-tech finishes and composite materials will look exactly like “new” after 20 years in the weather? If so, I have some oceanfront property in West Virginia that I would like to sell them. Moreover, as set forth in section 15.2-2306 of the Code of Virginia (1950), the touchstone for decisions of the ARB is whether the proposed project is “architecturally compatible” with the surrounding area. Nothing in the record indicated that our house failed to meet this standard. In fact, the record shows the house being described as “beautiful” and a “credit to the community.” The ARB appears to have based its decision on a finding that the improved wear qualities of the materials made them unsuitable for use in the historic district. In doing so, it exceeded its jurisdiction, and defied common sense. Sid Worley Mary Catherine Jeter The Plains Sitting upstairs in Christiana Campbell’s Tavern in historic Williamsburg, just as dusk approaches, and viewing the Capitol building one block away through wavy glass window panes with a window sill that is at least 15” wide, it is very easy to imagine our forefathers. Over 225 years ago they may have bustled down the street after a long, tiring day of decision-making to arrive at this tavern in time for the last call to drink that refreshing mug of ale. The brave decisions they made affect us today. So it is with the Town of Washington’s Architectural Review Board. On our trip here we read the very difficult decision that the ARB had to make concerning the construction materials for the Worley’s dream home project. We congratu! fte the ARB. And, we wish the Worley’s the very best. Washington, Va. is one of the few remaining treasures of the history of our country. For those of us who walked the streets with David Edwards from the Department of Historic Resources a few years ago, we can appreciate the historic microcosm of our town. He could look at and name the age of each building on Main and Gay streets within 10 years. Thankfully, there was only one building which he stated was obviously built by owners who ignored the history of the original building and did what they felt like. I cringe when I see that everlasting decisions now fall to, one can only hope, a ‘temporary’ majority vote on council that sees “progress” as growth and change. Mr. and Mrs. Worley chose the Town of Washington for its charm. That charm would be lost forever if synthetic building materials became a precedent in the town. Anyone who buys a property in town should have been made aware of the Architectural Review Board and that regulations DO thankfully exist. Please consider a smaller dream house at one of the gateways to the town that would be a fine representation of what the town stands for, or the dream house you desire beyond the town’s borders. Kaye and Rick Kohler Amissville Professionally as an architect, I was dismayed with the Tbwn of Washington’s Architectural Review Board’s denial of the Worley presentation and application for construction of a new home. (Rappahannock News March 20). As a professional, I can appreciate the selection of construction materials used for any type of construction, commercial or residential. After all, who in their right mind would select a product that would require expensive year ly maintenance to maintain a respectful appearance? Given the wide range of weather in Rappahannock County, any consideration over traditional materials makes good common sense. Ten years ago, I selected western red cedar lap siding to replace the tasteless beige aluminum siding on our Rappahannock County home. I, as many homeowners often do, thought this was the ideal material for long lasting appearance and permeability. My idealistic bubble was shattered: after using a top brand stain, the cedar siding was showing signs of age after just one year of exposure. Additionally, mold and mildew spores began attacking the siding and trim on an average of three times a year. If this wasn’t enough aggravation, I also have had to contend with ground hogs eating my cedar siding. I’m not sure what is attracting the creatures to my siding-could it be the CLOROX from washing it three times a year or could it be the Duron solid stain? And our home is in full sun. Maybe it’s the tasteful ‘Blue Ridge Gray’ color. For our home, the use of traditional siding material is not working. It would take an individual with a bottomless bank account and a staff to maintain the exterior of our house from season to season. I applaud the Worleys’ efforts in planning and researching materials for their home. I would have hoped that the members of the Washington ARB, in their wisdom, would have done the same. If the Worleys’ approach is acceptable to the very fussy review requirements in Colonial Williamsburg, why wouldn’t they be acceptable for “historic” Little Washington? I acknowledge and applaud the fact that, for the most part, the majority of homes iif1, Washington, Va. are historically correct in appearance. However, these homes require considerable upkeep to maintain their quaint and well kept-up appearances. Given today’s technology and improved selection of building materials, the use of longer-lasting materials for a new home makes better sense both in economic terms and ecologically. The news article repeatedly mentioned the term used in the ARB meeting: ‘all synthetic materials’. This is no more fair than it is accurate. The statement that the materials were “very shiny” was particularly misleading and subjective. HELLO out there: there is gloss exterior paint as well as non-gloss paint on the shelves of paint stores from which to choose and the ARB could stipulate the use of the latter. No one, the Worleys included I am sure, wants a “shiny” house. Additionally, it is common knowledge that any material, when exposed to the elements, will eventually weather and soften with appearance —even synthetic! It’s like the material copper: at first it is very shiny and bright, then it dulls like an old penny, and after many years of exposure, it finally takes on its beautiful green patina. Patience! Taken to cynical extremes, maybe Washington’s ARB might take some additional steps to preserve its “historical district” and require esthetic correctness in the appearances of its fellow citizens—like decide on the selection of one’s hair color, or establish by regulation the cut and style of one’s hair or lack thereof, or require the cosmetic and ageless ‘nip and tuck’ procedures for everyone to keep up correct appearances? I hope that the Tbwn Council, if called upon, will approve this Colonial design that will age and blend in with other lovely older homes in our historic and beautiful “Little Washington.” / Buddy Darden Flint Hill

Letter I support our President and our Armed Forces’ I am not comfortable with the pending conflict with Iraq. I am concerned that the war cost (dollars and lives) may be excessive, especially if Saddam Hussein decides it is time to “use or lose" his WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction: chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear) arsenals. I am extremely uncomfortable that U.S. citizens in “Peacekeeping” Forces (or other occupying structure after such a conflict) would be convenient targets for suicidal radicals whose myopic dedication to inflicting harm has already been proven. I expect that that our leaders are also weighing these hazards; my unease is whether their estimation of “admissible risk" matches mine. I am also concerned because I cannot know that the criteria of a “Just War" would be satisfied. These require that the war we wage not be disproportional to the damage the aggressor would inflict if we refrain, and that there are no viable alternatives. The stated justification for the war has also evolved, as political spin-meisters attribute our motives to what poll results indicate will sell, instead of holding to a stable thesis which much bear scrutiny if it is legitimate. There are numerous countries whose abuse of their people, irresponsible behavior, and pugnacious rhetoric cries out for interdiction; North Korea and Sudan are quick examples of governments arguably “more evil" than Saddam, who has not gassed anyone lately. So, given these grave concerns, we should oppose intervention, right? Not necessarily- lyA government, even the government of a Christian nation, has an obligation to protect its citizens (indeed, our Declaration of Independence argues that that is a primary raison d’etre of any government). Individuals are encouraged to try to turn the other cheek, but government has a responsibility against proximate danger to its citizens which trumps that luxury. The calculus of anticipating coincidental Iraq civilian deaths vs. the body count of the next World Trade Center is a hypothetical exercise and another unaffordable luxury (within the Just War criteria noted above). My only information source is the news, but I offer a hypothetical case: suppose there is information that the Iraq regime will deliver some WMD capability to al Quada operatives, who would use it to attack U.S. targets. Suppose that our government calculates that there is no reliable way to interdict each al Quada cell, but that it could interdict the WMD at the source. A one in 10 or even one in 100 chance of successful release of anthrax in the Manhattan subway is unacceptable; the government must respond. And I have no difficulty accepting that releasing is unacceptable; the government must respond. And I have no difficulty accepting that releasing the raw data used to make that decision would unacceptably compromise intelligence sources. For all of those who are sure that Iraq poses no (sometimes qualified as “immediate") threat to the U. S.: since in your prescience you know whether such a threat exists, why did you not warn us on Sept. 10? I am not at all concerned about the lack of a fresh UN resolution. The UN is a bloated, self-aggrandizing bureaucracy, where political posturing suppresses any other consideration. President Bush has succinctly observed that if it is not yet clear to the Security Council that there are grounds for action against Iraq, then that group is irrelevant. Nations therefore must resort to unilateral means to defend their citizens. There is no obligation to wait until Saddam Hussein further demonstrates his aggressiveness; he did that a decade ago. He lost the ensuing “Mother of all Battles”, and, as a condition of cease-fire to retain his government, he agreed to disarm. He did not agree to surrender only those weapons Hans Blix could find; he agreed to destroy all such weapons and abandon further development. He deliberately broke that pledge (this is acknowledged by everyone outside of Iraqi diplomats, even France), and continues to defy the terms he accepted in 1991. The criteria for which fighting was stopped are violated; we are therefore de facto back in the same state of war we were in before the cease-fire. And since then, the UN has reaffirmed the Iraq disarmament imperative with a series of “This time we really mean Stop” resolutions, most recently Resolution 1441, all of which clearly state The Charlie Daniels Band ‘The Devil Went Down To Georgia” Saturday, August 3, 2003 - 8 PM One Show Only Rain Or Shine No Refund^ Gate Opens At 5 PM Nashville Comedian "Etta May” at 6:45 PM Premium Reserve Seating $30, Reserve Seating $25, General Admission $20, Plus $5.00 for admission and parking with each ticket Advance Tickets go on sale at the Warrren County Fairgrounds, P.O. Box 1555, Front Royal, Virginia, every weekend 9am-5pm. 540-635-5827 • www.warrencountyfair.com Charge card purchase available with a $2.50 fee per ticket. Mailorders with a $2.50 fee per mailing. “Everyone pays except babies in arms.” No coolers and blankets and no smoking in the concert area. that if Saddam is in material breach he is subject to external interdiction. ' To those who declare that Congress has not yet properly exercised their war powers as directed by the Constitution, I agree. They abdicated their clear responsibility to debate and direct the movement of this country to war in 1990, offering instead vague resolutions that “Iraq is not nice” and adding (our) money; posturing themselves to point fingers if things went away. They similarly approved an undefined, open-ended “War on Terror” which takes this country ’s armed sendees into Afghanistan and elsewhere without a stated exit strategy. But abdication of responsibility by one branch of government does not imply that other branches must likewise abdicate. The Executive is charged, as Commander-inChief, with executing the National Defense with the means at his disposal. I believe that was intended to include defensive and even offensive action where immediately required,' to be followed bv responsible debate and direction as soon as the Legislature can assemble on the issues. But the current administration inherited the violated cease-fire which returns this country to the state of war Congress has never implemented properly, and it must respond to the threats its resources perceive against us. I support the Constitution. I absolutely support our Armed Services, following the lawful orders they receive, in accordance with their oath. And, for the moment, I accept that the administration may need to take action I do not fully appreciate. It cannot be an invasion “just in case,” or for the oil companies’ profit, and I will hold them accountable for any breaches in judgment in future elections. That is how a democratic Republic is supposed to work. Bob Klaus Amissville Obituaries George W. Jordan Washington George Washington Jordan, 71, of Gid Brown Hollow Road in Washington died on March 16 at his residence. A funeral service was held March 22 at Promise Land Baptist Church in Washington. Interment followed in the Jordan Family Cemetery in Washington. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Bessie H. Brown Born in Washington Bessie Florence Hawkins Brown, 93, of Front Royal died on March 16 at the Warren Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and a member of the Philathea-West Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, the Auxiliary of Warren Memorial Hospital, the Warren Heritage Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Floyd Brown. Mrs. Brown is survived by one daughter, Nancy Brown Messick of Richmond and one son, Roger Floyd Brown, of Havre De Grace, Md. Additional survivors include one sister, Ada Hawkins Turner of Roanoke, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held March 20 at First Baptist Church in Front Royal. Interment followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist church, 14 W. First St.. Front Royal, Va. 22630. Clifton W. 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LIST OF DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE AND NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Pursuant to §58.1-3924 of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County has directed that the following list of real estate which is delinquent for the nonpayment of taxes as of 5 December 2002 be published. Further, notice is hereby given as provided by § 58.1-3965 of the Code of Virginia, that unless delinquent taxes, interest and penalties for year 2000 and all prior years are paid, then 30 days after the publication of this notice, proceedings will be commenced to sell those parcels shown below in BOLD-FACE TYPE for payment of delinquent taxes, these parcels being delinquent as to taxes due on 5 December 2000 or some earlier year. Payments may be made at the Treasurer’s Office, Gay Street, Washington.Virginia. By authority of the Board of Supervisors and Treasurer of Rappahannock County, Virginia. OWNER’S NAME Allen, Sanford Heirs c/o Ms. Francine Bean 40 West I '5th St.. Ant 2F New York. NY 10037 Allison, Stephen V. Etux No 6 Pinion Street Old Psihiko Athens Greece Ames. Mark D & Lois M 9 Moutain Laurel Lane Castleton. VA 22716 Baldwin. Cecil'S. Life Kstate c/o Dahnv R & Bionic S Baldwin P() Box '11 I Sperryvdie. VA 22740 Baldwin. Danin R & Bonnie PO Box 111 Sperry\ilie. VA 22740 Bartov, Nili Kefar Mordechas 201 D N Fmek Sorek Israel 76854 Blackstone. Harr\ Ci Flux 17701 Bishops Castle Cl. Olney. MD 20X32 Boy Is, Fannie M. 3900 Connecticut Vve_ NW Apt 102F Washington, IK' 20008 Brooks, Johnnie c/o James C. Brooks 302 Brunswick St Brunswick, Ml) 21716 Burke. Robert (). 4800 Olvmpia Avenue Beltsvilfe, MI) 20705 Burkhardt, Fmest F). Etux 4723 Naples Avenue Beltsville, MI) 20705 Bvers. Allen C. Byers, Alien C. 1600 S Fads St. Apt 604 Arlington. VA 22202 Cameron. George Dewey c/o Michael Dewey Cameron 291 Louisa Farms Lane PARCEL ACRES/ NUMBER LOT 32 ? 7„s 27 55B I) 5 41 1 S 25.06 38 15 1471 38 1 D DM IK I 4 18 l.oi IK I 3 If. l ot 5fi 21A 2.04 5 24 If. 27 21A 15 1C I 3 ;5 l ot 1C 1 4 2 U>t 11 2 2 22 I ot I (.2 ' 0 5 DISTRICT Jackson Ptcdnn.nl Jackson 2 Piedmont Piedmont Wakefield Wakefield Stonewall Wakefield Hampton Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield 19 66 AHampton Hum pass, VA 23024 Carroll. Sulav A. 2935 (iwvnn's F-all Parkway Baltimore. MD 21216 C arter, Charles c/o Lespear C arter 2236 Bedford Avenue Pittsburg, PA 15219 Carv. Nick F.st c/o Thomas Foster Rt 3 Box 202 Warrenton, VA 22186 Chung, Choon Voni* 1121 Crest Lane McLean, VA 22101 Coon, Howard or Julie 67 Coon Holler Lane Castleton, VA 22716 Crisp. Beulah F. & Flora Crisp Row sc 7701 Warmer Lane Rockville. MD 20850 Darnell. Wollie Lee Flal • c/o Lew is L. Darnell 14960 Mary land Line Road Greencastle. PA 17225 Dennis, Robert G Jr. 147 Scrabble Road Castleton. VA 22716 33 41 40 54 1C 1 9 8 20 12 56 62 Digges, Artliur & Chervl I ile Fstate • 23 8( i Digges. Christopher A & Jonathan D 2104 Belle View Road Alexandria. VA 22307 Donovan. Paul F & Evelyn P 10516 Truxton Road Adelphia. MD 20783 Domisch, Donald H. Ftux 12104 Lone Ridge Lane Bowie, MD 207 ft Dorsey. Mary c/o Walter VC Barfield 132 Beach view Avenue Pacifica, CA 94044 Durham. Shirley J Bt 3 Box 42 City. TX 77414 Ficklin, Boston, VACl2713 1C I IK IB 1 2 10 2SA 1 4 1C I 2 2 57 IB Foster Chris A & Jennifer L IB 1 2 13 116 Skyway Lane Chester Gap, VA 22623 Francis, Charles C 18 I4H 452 Keyser Run Road Washington, VA 22747 Freeman. James R Ftux „ 20A 1 54 Freeman, James R Ftux 20A I 53 PC) Box 151 Washington. VA 22747 0.43 10 25.067 50 Lot 5.4538 Lot Li# 2.81 Lot 30 Lot 50 I 1.5433 Hampton Jackson Jackson Stonewall Wakefield Hampton Stonewall Jackson Wakefield Wakefield Hampton Wakefield Stonewall Wakefield Hampton Hampton Hampton PARCEL NUMBER Garnfano, Anthony S Tr 2 5 A do Swift, Garrv T'& Man Jane 122 Withers Mill Road Huntly, VA 22640 ACRES/ DISTRICT LOT 26 2607. Wakefield Gasson. Harry H & Rosalie M Gasson. Harry H & Rosalie M 172 Wtxxl Hall Drive Mulberry. FI. 33860 Givens. Willard F «Jt Neva G c/o Nancy Tasker 530 Victoria Square Brighton. Ml 48116 Green. Bruce Washington. VA 22747 Grigsby. l.ouema do Mix Maijorie Grigsby Jordan 1712 Sherboune I)r. Los Angeles, ( A 90035 Groves. Marv F. IX) Box 712’ Washinton. VA 2274*’ Hawkins. Kenneth W Hawkins. Kenneth W 1 IS Apache Trail Chester Gap. VA 22623 HefTelfinger, Dorothy C 55Alt. Marshall Road Washington, VA 22747 Hicks. James Wallace Hicks Excavating Rt 1 Box 1490 Middletown. VA 22645 Hill. Elizabeth Heirs do Fred Hitt Route 1 Box 2534 Rixeyville, VA 22737 1C 110 19 1C 110 20 IB I 4 4 Id 65 28A I 7 20A I 25 IE I 1 6 IE 1 1 7 194 52 7E Lot Lot Lot 2.9 Lot Lot Lot IB I 2 35 Lot Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield 0.5 Hampton Hampttm Hampton Wakefield Wakefield 4.1221 Hampton Wakefield 15 Jackson Hitt, DavidS 316 2.409 Jackson 1502 Richmond Road Amissville. VA 20106 Holland. Janies Heirs 20A 1 55A 1 Hampton do l.espear Carter 2236 Bedford Avenue Pittsburg, PA 15219 Homestead Pn^perties of Fn>nt Royal Homestead Properties of Front Royal Homestead Projvmes of Front Royal Homestead Pn>pert>es of Fnvit Royal Homestead Properties of Front Royal Homestead Properties of Front Royal Honvstead IV'jXTties of Front Royal Homestead Properties of Front Royal 1 lomestead Pn>perties of Front Royal Homestead Properties of Front Royal Homestead Pn^perties of Fn>nt Royal Homestead Properties of Front Roval 505 S Royal Ave Front Royal. VA 22650 Horgan. Alice M. & Bussey. Rubs M & Mason. Marie 4OO0 Tunlaw Rd.. NW #016 Washington. IX' 2(KX)7 Hughes River Association 319 VVaterloo Street Warrenton, VA 22186 Hunter. Maggie H Hslate c/o Willie D. Hunter 00 Patricia Lane Levittown. PA 19057 Hunter Willie D. 90 Patricia Lane Ixvittown. PA 19057 1B 1 2 9 Lot 1C I 56 Lot 1C I 72 Lot 1C I 57 Lot 1C 15 13 Lot IE 2 2 19 Lot l E 2 3 13 Lot IE 2 3 14 Lot 1C 1 6 19 Lot 1C I 99 Lot 1C 110 16 Lot IF. I 3 26 Lot 1C I 4 18 Lot 50 27C 4.1 Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield 12 Stonewall 20A I 26 Oden Hampton Addition Lots 17 & 19 20A I 26A Oden Hampton Addition B Jackson, Hugh c/o Nina Jackson 1995 Lin wood Road N Linwood, NY 14486 Jett, Henry Wallace Et ALs c/o Bessie Jett 16 W inesap Lane Huntly, VA 22640 Joe. Thomas C. Trustee 4514 39th Street North Arlington. VA 22207 Jordan, Earl F. 9721 Dublin Dr. Manassas. VA 22110 Jordan. Karen A. 62 Balboa Lane Franklin Park. NJ 08823 Jury, Kacinta J. Ross, Jimmie R. Jury, Kacinta J. Ross, Jimmie R. 5553 Hecate Court Fairfax, VA 22032 Karschner. Arnold Lamonte 14461 Long Green Drive Silver Spring. MD 20906 Krat/. Kenneth O. Krat/. Kenneth (). 23 Red Haven Lane Chester Gap. VA 22623 > 20901 56 7 5 23 10 41 3 L 27 5 27A 0.5 5 36B I 1 IB I 1 1A 6.0925 1C 110 8 Lot 1C 110 9 Lot 1C 165 Lot LI 106 1.1106 1C 166 Li 1C 168 Li Stonewall Wakefield Jackson Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield ■ Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield OWNER’S NAME PARCEL ACRES -—*- NUMBER /LOT Lea. Julia B 5 22 B 0.5 Lea HH Davis 811 Copper Line Rd Bumpass. VA 23024 Lee. Alfred R & Esther G 1B 11 I Lot e/o F. B Nowell 2223 Pen fie Id Lane Enfieeld. MD 20716-1427 lewis. Fjnmart J Flux IE 12 19 Lot 10720 Maple Street Fairfax. VA 22030 l ulsev. James R Estate IB 15 7 Lot do Mattie Walker PO Box 294 Enfieeld. NC 27823 Majors, Bailey 37 11 85 do Jean Cunningham 542 W 156 St New York City, NY 10032 Mason. Daniel P. 26 4C 0.651 381 Swindler Hollow Road Sperryville, VA 22740 Mcamis, James YV Etux 1C 14 27 Lot 1501 35th St SE Washington DC 20020 McQueen, James H 50 63 2.75 do Herbert K. Dennis 10702 Dencale Place Fairfax, VA 22030 Messing, Shawn 1C 16 21 Lot Messing, Shawn 1C 16 22 Lot Messing, Shawn 1C 16 23 Lot Messing, Shawn 1C 16 24 Lot 6961 Castle Court #305 Frederick, MD 21703 Miller, Christopher Alex & Vickie L 29 46A 0.44 326 Orchard Tree Drive Front Royal, VA 22630 Miller, Daniel & David 1C 11 4 Lot PO Box 24 Edinburg, VA 22824 Miller, Viggo P Etux 1A 1 6E Lot Miller, Viggo P Etux « 1A 1 7E Lot 7105 Oak Ridge Road Falls Church, \A 22042 DISTRICT Wakefield Wakefield Wakefiekl Wakefield Piedmont Piedmont Wakefield Stonewall Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield ' Hampton Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Mo«re, Marjorie F P() Box 6% Flint Hill. VA 22627 Morrison. James F_ Ftux 160 Mockingbird 1 .ane Lngkwood,FI. 34223 Mountainside Market Inc 11771 I) I -ee Hwy Sperryvifle, VA 22740 Mundy, IXmetrice () Mundv. Demetrice O W Box 288 Front Royal, VA 2263<W)2X8 Munson, John T & Pamela 281 Acorn Hill Road Bentonville, VA 22610 Necessary, James S & Gloria Necessary, James S & Gloria Necessary. James S & Gloria 112 Hunter Avenue Chester (>ap. VA 22623 Newcamp. Paul E 3X4 Aaron Maintain RixmJ CasUeton. VA 22716 Pandoli. Robert J Elux 2144 Riverdale Rixkl W Springfield, MA 01089 Peacock. James G & Nancy 12 Red Oak Mountain Rixkl Wtxxlyille, VA 22749 Presswood, John W Ftux Route- 1 Box 52J Bnxid Run, VA 22014 RNF Corporation PO Box 2905 Winchester, VA 22601 Roberts, Rosa I ax* do Mildred Turner 21 Little Long Mountain Road bluntly. 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Range From Page A1 showed that the sporting clay facility is no closer than one-half mile from the nearest neighbor at Revercomb’s Corner, some of those southern F. T. Valley Road residents still felt cause to complain about commercialism and the prospect of noise. Slate Mills’ resident Wendy Weinberg said she felt that the Appalachian Club’s “application for shooting” was only the first of a number of activities that would commercialize “one of the most beautiful areas in the county. “It looks like the camel’s nose under the tent,” she said. Her husband, attorney Bob Weinberg, also expressed his opposition noting that he was “told by one of the neighbors that the corporation (Appalachian Club, LLC) has not yet been formed nor is the applicant yet the lessee (sic).” A check of Virginia State Corporation Commission records, however, does show that the Appalachian Club has been registered, and club president Williams said that he is in the final stages of negotiation on the lease with property owner, Ragland Ltd. Concern about the Club was also expressed by Ann Richards, Jane Reed, and Mary Revercomb.Anthony Reed wrote of his concerns to Zoning Administrator John McCarthy. Neither club president Williams nor landowner John Kiser spoke at the meeting, since they had requested that the application be tabled for a month. Later, they both expressed sensitivity to their neighbors’ needs and decided to amend the application. Other Activities • The commission recommended approval to the Board of Supervisors of a request from Jay Miller to withdraw 105 acres from the Haskell Agricultural and Forestal District. Earlier in the day the Agricultural Photo courtesy of Jerry Ochs The Appalachian Club's plans did include a sporting clays facility near this existing skeet range on John Kiser’s farm at Revercomb’s corner. Forestal Advisory Committee recommended approval of the withdrawal, as long as information regarding Miller’s verbal withdrawal requests to McCarthy and to Commissioner of Revenue Beverly Atkins be included in the record. The withdrawal, if approved by the Board of Supervisors, would allow Miller to subdivide the parcel, if he so chose, into 25acre lots in lieu of the 50acre minimums required in an agricultural forestal district. • The Commission approved a two-lot plat for the Blue Ridge Mountain Subdivision. • The Commission recommended approval to the Board of Supervisors of an amendment to the zoning chapter ’ of the Rappahannock County Code that permits distilleries in General Commercial and Highway Commercial zones by Special Exception. • Commission Chairman Tom Junk read a letter prepared by the commissioners in recognition of the 22 years of service by former Wakefield District Planning Commissioner and Chairman Werner Krebser and in honor of the esteem in which they all hold him. Schools From Page A1 originally allocated. He asked that the School Board explain to the public why $25,000 of that "went to the Superintendent's (David Gangel) severance pay." The final two public speakers, Shannon Swain and Katherine Treanor, spoke in support of stipends for school clubs and band coaches. School Board members provided their thoughts on the proposed budget. Piedmont District member and Vice-Chair Aline Johnson pointed out that state mandates and Board of Supervisors' cuts to the proposed budget last year dictated the level of budget increase this year. Johnson added, however, she is "also concerned about taxpayers" and "the only solution is to reconstruct the tax base." Hampton District member Doug Baumgardner said he "heard some talking in the community at large about the size of the budget increase," but added that sound business practices' were the determining factor in constructing the budget. Baumgardner discussed each of the major areas of increased employee compensation, health insurance, infrastructure, safety and technology and pointed out that in no case could the proposed increases be characterized as discretionary spending." "It’s not a question of tax and spend," he said. "It's really a question of business principles." Wakefield District mem ber Rosa Crocker, looking at the nearly empty auditorium, said, What we need is this auditorium overflowing.'' She asked for the public, "especially students," to attend the Board of Supervisors budget public hearing. Chairman Wesley Mills pointed out that the approach taken last year to present an austere budget did not work because even that was cut by the supervi-, sors. "This budget," said Mills, "presents our targets. . but I don't think we re going to get everything." The board also approved Superintendent Williams' proposal for the remaining 13 snow make-up days by using all of the spring break days, except for Good Friday, and with the balance coming from "banked" time accrued. Please welcome Ina Lee MD to the hospitalist team at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr Lee will work exclusively with inpatients at the hospital. She received her medical education at Medical College of Pusan National University in South Korea and interned at Saint Benedict Hospital. Dr Lee did her residency at Cornell Medical Center in New York. Culpeper Regional Hospital and Culpeper Medical Associates have made an important commitment to a fulltime hospitalist program. That means that day or night, weekday or weekend, a hospitalist is on duty to serve hospital inpatients. Under the leadership of Hospitalist Medical Director Clara Eden MD, Dr Lee joins hospitalist-team members Donald Bley MD, David Schenck MD and Rending Xu MD. Culpeper Medical Associates Donald Bley MD '\,T ' David Schenck MD Rending Xu MD Culpeper Regional Hospital S3 Promoting health. Preserving community. www.culpeperhospital.com I 'tytmtzrJ tAn-pjA tAt i+trwUm tftb •/' IlfJii itK lAr. liwwiiw. Cflltfr f/‘„ » ilfc-,-.JtaMM* ■., /«./■ . 4rmproti. . HcJi' .t* tAt 4<— ./»./ *«.•. t t.,~ *>. ' «• /y*A< •« X l. 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Air From Page A1 pollution “accounts for 60 to 80 percent of the visibility impairment in the eastern parks.” Motor vehicle emissions arrive at the park carried by wind currents from the developmental sprawl of Northern Virginia, the Norfolk area and, increasingly, the Shenandoah Valley. On ozone and its impact on vegetation, the NPS report notes, “Ground level ozone is one of the most widespread pollutants affecting vegetation and public health. . . plants are generally more sensitive to ozone than humans, and the effects range from visible injury on leaves, premature leaf loss, reduced photosynthesis, and reduced growth.” The Shenandoah National Park’s web site shows photos of ozone injury to leaves of yellow poplar and common milkweed. Ozone may be impacting Rappahannock County’s vineyards. In testimony before the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) on Jam. 6, the Piedmont Environmental Council noted in connection with increased ozone from power plants that, “Ozone is responsible for a variety of symptoms in grapes, including tissue collapse, necrosis, flecking, bronzing, and bleaching, resulting in withering and early dropping of leaves. “Beside the general stunting of growth, ozone depresses flower and bud formation. Tissue killed by ozone becomes readily susceptible to infection from fungus. Even at levels below the EPA standards, ozone often combines with sulfur dioxide to cause plant injury before either would cause injury alone.” Ozone is a major problem in the park. In 2000 and reaffirmed in 2001, the VDEQ recommended the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designate the Page and Madison county por tions of Shenandoah National Park as a “non-attainment area,” thus likely requiring more stringent regulations be applied to reduce its air pollution. Unfortunately, 99 percent of the park’s air pollution comes from outside its boundaries. The northern Shenandoah Valley is one of the culprits. Since last summer, jurisdictions in the northern part of the valley have been working with EPA and VDEQ to avoid the area being designated a non-attainment zone when new EPA ozone rules come into effect next year. If they fail, federal transportation funds can be withheld. New and expanded industrial operations must minimize air pollution. A certain percentage of pollutants must be reduced each year, and once the pollution problem is resolved, the program must be maintained for ten years. At the end of last December, the City of Winchester and Frederick County signed off with EPA and VDEQ on an Early Action Compact designed to bring about compliance with the new EPA ozone regulations. Shenandoah, Warren, and Clarke counties may voluntarily participate in this effort. The Shenandoah National Park and Rappahannock County are interested in this action. Both are slowly being encircled by areas having a potential for being designated as “non-attainment zones” unless they get their ozone levels under control. Fauquier County is expected to join Northern Virginia as a non-attainment area, possibly by next year. Then there is the publicprivate plan to widen 1-81, where traffic contributes significantly to the ozone pollution in the valley. 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Shirley Ave. Warrehton • 540-347-3341 Shoppers Hotline 800-255-6377 See Our Used Inventory at www.jimharrisauto.com' EmaiUharrisj@infi.net Dealer #1612 carries 5,500 vehicles per day.) In 20 years, 1-81 traffic might double to over 100,000 vehicles a day. 1-81 was designed to handle a level of truck traffic of 15 percent. Now, 40 percent of its traffic is trucks. One plan is to widen 1-81 to eight lanes, with four lanes dedicated to trucks. More air pollution appears to be in the offing. Is there any help on the horizon? One new technology might pinpoint specific sources of air pollution. NASA’s Terra spacecraft monitors the air pollutants, carbon monoxide and methane,as it spins around the earth 16 times a day. The measurements can also serve as a tracer for nitro gen oxides and ozone near the ground. An instrument called the MOPITT, which stands for Measurements of Pollution in the Troposphere (the Earth’s lowest layer of atmosphere), can pinpoint such air pollution with a resolution of 14 miles at its lowest orbit. It can measure the concentrations of carbon monoxide in three-mile layers down a vertical column of atmosphere and help trace pollution back to its source. Field studies may then be used to isolate the specific sources. Increased regulation or possible legal action might then be initiated. Next: How water quality in the park affects Rappahannock County. Garden members hear speaker on plant propagation By Susan Jones Special to the Rappahannock News Ever wonder why those little seedlings you tried to start indoors last winter suddenly keeled over? Gardening expert Genie Cate from Etlan solved the mystery for those in attendance at the Rappahannock County Garden Club meeting this month. This sudden death of plant seedlings is called “dampening off” and is caused by a fungus in the soil. Proper cleaning and sterilization of tools and equipment coupled with a fresh commercial soil mix will go far to preclude this disaster. Cate also demonstrated several procedures for taking cuttings from plants and again stressed the cleanliness of the equipment as well as using a rooting compound such as “Dip and Grow.” Cate grows and sells plants, mainly daylilies and peonies, at her Blue Rag Nursery in Madison County. Club members were treated to refreshments provided by Carol Miller, Ruth Baumgardner and Mary Priest. Several club members competed in the two design classes. Cindy Hartz won a blue ribbon for her “Spring Fling” floral design. Susan Jones and Celine Siira won blue ribbons for their “Where in the World” exhibition tables featuring representative place settings from far corners of the world. Betty Wood, Susan Jones, Carol Miller, Cindy Hartz, Helen Smith, Maureen Harris and Janet Eastham all won blue ribbons for.their minor bulbs and/or flowering shrubs. New officers for the club were elected and will serve for two years. Jo-an Getsinger will be president, Susan Jones, vice-president and Maggie Francis, secretary. Helen Platt will continue as treasurer. The new officers will be installed at the April luncheon and annual business meeting. Shenandoah National Park announces summer Field Seminar series Shenandoah National Park and the Shenandoah National Park Association announce the 2003 Field Seminar Series. Field Seminars offer hands-on opportunities to learn about park and community resource issues. Participants spend time in the field with scientists, researchers and educators and explore topics of mutual interest. Field Seminars provide an opportunity to explore the park with those who work, study and teach here. “I enjoyed most being out in the field with people who could really explain what we were looking at,” said one former participant. People who attend these events can learn about preserving native plants, exploring wilderness and capturing the beauty of this region through photographs, art and writing. This year’s Field Seminars cover a variety of topics: • It’s About Trout, May 24 —Explore one of the park’s outstanding trout streams. Learn about factors affecting stream health as well as techniques for tying flies, casting and identifying good trout habitat. Cost: $30. • Focus and Frame, June 7-8 —Join professional photographers Rob and Ann Simpson to learn the artistic and technical aspects of capturing nature on film during this two-day event. Cost: $70. • Stories in the Rock, July 12—Robert Badger, author of Geology Along Skyline Drive, will explore the geologic story of Shenandoah National Park. Learn the volcanic history of the Blue Ridge Mountains and see how geology affects more than the scenery. Cost: $35. • Air Quality, August 9 — Join park scientists and members of the neighboring community to learn about an issue that touches everyone. Cost: $30. • Preserving Nature’s Wealth August 23 — Spend the day with park rangers and scientists to see how they meet the challenges of preserving the diversity of native flora and fauna. Learn tips for making your backyard a haven for native plants and wildlife. Cost $30. • Wilderness Challenge, September 6 —Learn about the challenges individuals have faced in preserving wild places on a strenuous 12-mile hike to the heart of the park’s largest wilderness area. Cost: $30. • The Art of Wilderness, October 18 — Throughout history, artists and writers have interpreted the meaning of wilderness. Express your own perceptions on this moderate six-mile hike through Shenandoah’s wilderness. Cost: $40. Advanced registration for Field Seminars is required. Registration includes one-day entrance fee to Shenandoah National Park, course instruction and educational materials. Contact Shenandoah National Park’s Education Office at 540-999-3482 or go on-line at http://www.nps.gov/shen/ 2h5.htm to register or for more information. Shenandoah National Park Association members receive a 20 percent discount.

Horses, hounds and Larry LeHew By Walker Elliott Rowe Special to the Rappahannock News But if thou needs wilt hunt, be ruled by me: Uncouple at the timorous flying hare, Or at the fox which lives by subtlety, Or at the roe which no encounter dare. Pursue these fearful creatures o’er the downs, And on thy well-breathed horse keep with thy hounds. Shakespeare, “Venus and Adonis” Fox hunters are not all old-money and blue blood. And one doesn’t have to be an aristocrat to join a fox hunting club. But Larry LeHew, joint master of the Thornton Hill Hounds in Rappahannock County, might fit the definition of an “aristocrat” for his family roots run deep in nearby Warren County and his mannerisms are as eccentric as, say, the Earl of Suffolk for whom Shakespeare wrote his poem. In short, Larry LeHew is a fox hunter, well-driller and descendent of Peter LeHew who founded the town of Front Royal in 1754. He lives in what might be the biggest house in Front Royal. Sitting high on a hill on land that had been in his family generations ago, his mansion, Bel Air, is a monument to his outsized personality. From there LeHew can look down at his nearly half century old well-drilling business, entertain friends with music that he sings and look Larry LeHew’s brand new drilling rig is a red Sarran rig with a towering drill assembly. He’s been drilling wells since he was a teenager. anci tut; uu^eii nuiacs pius that he owns. LeHew was huntmaster of the Rappahannock Hunt for 20 years until what he calls a “political disagreement” led him to split off from that hunt and form the Thornton Hill Hounds. The name is from Bill Fletcher’s farm in Sperryville, Thornton Hill, where the hunters often meet. This farm is where the 70 fox hounds are kenneled as well. LeHew and his son Jeff are joint huntmasters and Bill Dodson is the huntsman. After the split, LeHew went around to many landowners in the Rappahannock Hunt area and secured permission to ride on Huntmaster Larry LeHew and some of his 70 hounds in a 4th of July parade. Photos courtesy of Pam LeHew Larry LeHew saddled up for a morning of foxhunting in the Rappahannock countryside. a sprawling stretch of land that extends from Ben Venue on the Aaron Mountain side of 729, across Eldon farms, down highway 231 to Slate Mills on 707. “We have the second largest hunt territory of any club in the country,” he says. Bill Fletcher says he does not ride with the hunt anymore because of a motorcycle accident. LeHew jokes that Fletcher lacks balance on either a horse or motor cycle. “Bill Fletcher would get on one side of the horse and fall off the other,” he says. Riding is indeed dangerous for LeHew broke two ribs just this year as well as his collarbone. Fletcher explains LeHew’s role in the hunt. “Larry and Jeff LeHew, Larry’s son, are joint masters of Thornton Hill hounds. The huntmaster is head of the field. He is in charge of the entire operation.” Contrast that with the huntsman, Bill Dodson, who is charge of the hunting hounds. “Larry has been fox hunting at least 30 years,” says Fletcher. “He is a much better husband of the land than any other fox hunter I know. He is dedicated to the sport.. He is respectful of the landowners’ rights.” By that he means that the riders are careful not to ride over crops or tear up wet fields. The hunters alert the landowners to trespassers, sick livestock or anything else amiss and are careful to close gates. LeHew says that fox hunting is good for real estate property values. “People always put in their ads located in the Virginia Hunt County.’ Even the people who want to keep you off the land.” Although the LeHew family at one time owned much of the land which includes modern Front Royal, LeHew inherited not much and had to buy his house Bel Air and its 21 acres. His house is filled to the rafters with memorabilia from his 66 years of life. Part of it is Civil War museum and part is a rambling bar with dozens of decanters of liquor many of which are shaped like automobiles. From his wife Pam’s office, he can look over the area where he was bom and grew up. “I can see the house where I was raised, the high school where I went to high school, the church where I got married, and the courthouse where I got divorced. And I got a mausoleum up there at the cemetery.” While LeHew may embellish some of what he says, he has documentary evidence to back much of it. For example, Lucy Buck was a 19-year-old who lived in the house during the Civil War and was there to document the arrival of Robert E. Lee when the Army of Northern Virginia came to Front Royal on its retreat from Gettysburg. “When General Lee returned from Gettysburg he drank buttermilk and rested at Bel Air, then the home of William M. Buck.” savs a Virginia state historical marker at LeHew’s drilling company which sits below his house. In LeHew’s office is a photograph of himself and Jackie Onasis riding in the fox hunt together. Elizabeth Taylor penned a salutation on a photo of herself thanking him for the gallon of moonshine that he gave her. It reads, “I am smiling because I just had a nip of your special gift.” While LeHew became interested in raising horses and foxhunting in the 1970s, Larry LeHew in front of his he has been drilling wells mansion in Front Royal with a since the 1950s. new horse recently flown here And he says of all the fr0m Ireland, things he does, my biggest passion is well drilling.” People around the county are used to seeing his big drilling rigs set up at farms and residential construction sites. LeHew’s brand-new drilling rig is a red Sarran rig with a towering drill assembly on the back. Much of the drilling that LeHew does is for farmers. “I’ve done 100 (agricultural) wells in the past three to four years,” he says. Larry LeHew and his wife, Pam, live here at their hilltop mansion, Bel Air, in Front Royal. He is a descendant of Peter LeHew who founded the town of Front Royal in 1754. Songcamp Weekend features award-winning songwriters April 4-6 Grammy award winning songwriter Wendy Waldman, Steve Seskin, writer of many Number One country hits, and Trapezoid’s Paul Reisler with Diane Bardwell will be performing on Friday, April 4th at 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Washington. The concert kicks off the annual His song “Don’t Laugh At Me” was a finalist for CMA “Song of the Year” in 1999, and has spurred an entire tolerance movement, launched by the Don’t Laugh at Me Project. Other Seskin hits include: “I Think About You,” “Life’s A Dance,” “No Doubt About It,” the Country, a weekend of songwriting workshops. Over the years,many of songs written by Wendy Waldman and Steve Seskin | have been on the radio but there’s noth Love” and “Grown Men Don’t Cry.” Paul h Reisler is the ■ founder and . leader of Trapezoid and the Kid Pan Alley children’s songwriting Droiect. He’ll ing like hearing them sung by the writer. Wendy Waldman, a recording artist and pioneer among women record producers, has had more than 130 of her songs covered by major artists, including Vanessa Williams’ multi-platinum Grammy winner, “Save the Best for Last,” The Dirt Band’s “Fishin’ in the Dark,” Aaron Neville’s “ I Owe you One,” and Crystal Gayle’s “Baby What about you.” She’s had songs recorded by most of the best-known singers of the last 30 years including Reba McIntyre, Bette Midler, Randy Travis, Suzy Bogguss, Percy Sledge and Judy Collins. Steve Seskin is one of the most successful writers in Nashville today, with a boatload of songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Neal McCoy, John Michael Montgomery, Kenny Chesney, Collin Raye, Peter Frampton, Waylon Jennings, Alabama, Mark Wills and Peter Paul and Mary. be joined by vocalists Diane Bardwell and Anna Wolfe. The Songcamp is an opportunity for writers of any level of experience to work with some of the best songwriters and teachers in the country. There are still a few openings for the Songcamp. A $25 discount for local residents is being offered and there are a few partial scholarships available for high school students. * For information on the Songcamp call 987-3164, or visit the website at http^/www.kitheatre. com/8ongcamp, songcamp@kitheatre.com. Tickets for the concert on April 4 are available at Rae’s Place in Sperryville, Cinema Paradiso in Washington, and Drum and Strum in Warrenton; by phone at 547-4942. Tickets' are $15 in advance and $17 at the door. The weekend is presented by Ki Theatre with the support of the Songwriter’s Association of Washington, D.C. and Oasis CD Duplication httpT'Avww.oasiscd. com. Rappahannock’s own conducts ‘The President’s Own’ Band Col. John R. Bourgeois (Ret.) who lives in the county’s Tiger Valley area recently was featured as guest conductor at a concert at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts. Col. Bourgeois, former Marine Band Director, conducted “The President’s Own” U. S. Marine Band in a concert orf March 16. The concert featured selections by Hector Berlioz, Benjamin Britten and John Philip Sousa. Photo courtesy of Lion's Club Music winners Pianist Nicole Espinola of Washington won second place in the instrumental division in the Lions of Virginia District 24A Region IV Bland Memorial Music Scholarship Competition held March 16 in Culpeper. She .performed Golliwog’s Cakewalk by Debussy. Vocalist Thomas S. Florio of Manassas and pianist Emma McDermott of Catlett won first place. Contestants in back row are, left to right: Emma McDermott, Holly O’Bannon and Thomas Florio. Front row, left to right, are: Emily Cutright, Hongfei Yang, Michelle Fegeas, Nicole Espinola and Sara Watson.

Church Activities amimmmma Flint HiU Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. WoodviUe 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 Broum 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. Amissville 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 11:15 a.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 Sore Salem Singing and Pickin’ Party on Friday The “Singing and Pickin’” party held at Salem Fire and Rescue building on Rt. 522 is scheduled for Friday March 28 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. As always food and beverages will be provided by the Fire Department. The public is invited out for an enjoyable time and help support the department. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, Mrs. Hazel Delph of Rixeyville and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal were guests Sunday afternoon of Mr. and Mrs. . Shelvy Frazier on Castleton Ford Road. Announcement has been made of the engagement of Kacey Lucille Chilton to James Randolph Hoffman Jr. with the wedding planned for September. Mr. Hoffman is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Hoffman. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Dallas Smith has Sunday School at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday evening Bible study at 8 p.m. with prayer meeting each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. Shelvy Frazier is showing improvement and has taken some short rides and may the Boston By MARIE RATIONS §i 987-8802 good Lord continue to heal from his recent surgery. We understand the Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department prepared and served a delicious sausage and pancake breakfast Sunday morning and appreciate all who came out. This was one of its fundraisers to help support the construction of its new building. A reminder to all dog and cat owners in our area: there will be a rabies clinic Saturday, April 5 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Culpeper County Animal Shelter on James Monroe Highway. If there are questions, please call 547-4477. Sympathy is extended to the Gaines family upon the passing of Eugene Gaines, a Reva Way native who passed away at University of Virginia Medical Center on March 21. A reminder that our neighbors of Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville will be having a Gospel Concert on Friday, March 28 beginning at 4 p.m. with guests “The Gospel Travelers” and “The Sensational Spirits of Joy.” Evbi*yone is invited. Our own Reva Way Miss Reva Fire Queen will be in Winchester this Saturday, March 29 to compete in the “Miss Apple Blossom Out of Town Fire Queen” Pageant, which is being held at Handley High School. Mrs. Linda Weakley of Stanardsville was a Monday guest of her mother, Mrs. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. Seniors of Rappahannock High School, several of whom reside in our area returned home Sunday from their trip to Orlando, Fla. and other places of interest. Birthday greetings are extended to Ronnie Hamm who has his day today and Gwenn Parker who will celebrate her day on Saturday. Speaking of birthdays the Culpeper Regional Hospital celebrated its 43rd birthday on Monday. The hospital now has nearly 600 employees about 100 affiliated doctors and a little over 200 volunteers. All Car Show lovers in the ] area are invited to the Madison County High School on Saturday, April 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. when the band will sponsor “Beyond Wicked Customs Auto Show.” Admission is $2 and car entry fee is $10. Reva Way neighbors of Brightwood have rescheduled their big breakfast at the Ruritan Building for Saturday, April 5 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. For a great meal and a good cause, plan now to attend. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Saturday afternoon caller of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher. Rev. Milton Switzer and his congregation of Hope Hill Baptist Church invite the public to their Sunday School at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday evening services at 7 p.m. Misses Brenda and Peggy Gallihugh and Mrs. Henry Wharton visited Mrs. Mary Nicholson Sunday afternoon. Those on our sick list for whom we covet prayers include, Franklin Warner, Shelvy Frazier, Jake Robinson, Grat Buraker, Rosie Wharton, Janet Peregory, Lucy Bailey, and many, many more whom our Lord knows about. Church groups have meetings in Flint Hill The United Methodist Women met at the home of Mabel Lillard on Monday. Those present were Janet Eastham, Janet Pumphrey, Barbara Jenkins, Mary Frances Bywaters, Louise Me Cullock and Mary Curtis. The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the fire hall on Monday, April 7 at 7 p.m. for its monthly meeting. Happy belated birthday wishes to Edith Graves of Fredericksburg, who celebrated her day on Sunday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Edna Lillard. Joining them for dinner Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 ‘ISIS and birthday cake were Wayne Graves, Barbara Embrey, Mark and Diane Graves and Kathlyn. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship services on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays at 11 a.m. The pastor delivering the message is Rev. John Farrar. The public is welcome. The Administrative Board of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church met at the church on Thursday evening. Those in attendance were Rev. Merlin Shorb, Doug Bywaters, Shelby Welch, Harriet Davis, Mary Curtis, Mabel Lillard M. H. Brady, Bud Corder, Mary Frances Bywaters, Bill Pumphrey, Tom Davis, Ernie Crane, Louise Me Cullock and Robert Day. Danny Lillard of Selma, N. C. spent a few days visiting his mother, Mabel Lillard. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The Rev Merlin Shorb will deliver the message and invites the public to join them. Bobby and Stevie Weakley of Fredericksburg were Saturday visitors in the Ranny Aylor home. On Sunday Polly Aylor and Mary Clark visited Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers at Stephen City. Cost share funds available for poultry litter fertilizer The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Virginia Poultry Federation will share with farmers the costs for applying poultry litter as fertilizer at a rate of $6 an acre. Farmers in participating counties who have not used poultry litter in the past are eligible . The goal is to develop selfsustaining poultry litter markets outside the state’s main poultry litter producing coun ties. This results in a service, stimulates the economy and moves litter to areas where it can be used with more efficiency, to the benefit of both agriculture and water quality- tyFunding for the 2003 pilot project of this program will support transporting approximately 16,000 tons of poultry litter. Receiving farmers must use the poultry litter as a land-applied nutrient source. The litter must be applied according to a nutrient management plan prepared by a Virginia Certified Nutrient Management Planner. The litter must be transported from producers in Page or Rockingham counties, and applied in Albemarle, Amherst, Botetourt, Clark, Culpeper, Frederick, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Rappahannock, Rockbridge or Warren counties. For full details contact the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District at (540) 825-8591, or your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office. Applications will be accepted beginning March 15. 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Beginning our morning sharing thoughts with a friend, perhaps bouncing ideas back and forth, is a positive beginning. God is our friend. He is always available to listen to our thoughts and our wishes. Prayer and meditation in the morning is a positive way to begin a day that is Tilled with (he joy of the Holy Spirit, the peace of an unfailing faith, and the courage that comes from knowing that our Father always walks beside us. W ouldn't you like to learn more about your best friend? Worship in God’s House this week, and each morning upon rising, commune with y our Creator as you read from His Holy Word. The warmth of His love will follow you throughout each day as it enriches your life. i mm mm mm ma/sm wtsm mm mm j t Surtti totluutk Jtnmkk Jtrutitk Odm/ Jml ! 21-10 9:5-15 1:1-11 32:1525 32:2544 9:1-19 4, 2:140 Scriptures Seiectea by P w Amencan B&e Society Copynghf 2003 K««ler-W*ams Newspaper Services P 0 Bo* 9006. 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How we view nature and others to fulfill our needs a Backyard p Happenings Pam Owen Okay, you can thank me for bringing spring. I’m sure that invoking all those images of spring in my last column did the trick, because two days after I sent my column in, the spring peepers were in full chorus on the farm. As I write this, it’s officially spring (on the calendar). The roar I hear on the farm is the rush of spring melt joining with the recent rain. And the engorged creeks all but drown out the traffic noises from Route 522. This morning, coming back from my daily dawn walk with my dog, I noticed that the farm lane was covered with earthworms. The thawing ground, combined With saturation from recent snow melt and rains, had driven the little guys to the surface. My first thought was, I should collect these guys and throw them in my garden. That got me thinking about the human propensity for viewing nature as only raw materials designed to fill our needs. Human beings have long looked at other species as things to be conquered, eradicated or used for their own purposes, the choice depending on what was perceived best for their species at the time. Wild cattle were domesticated; wild wolves killed to the point of extinction. The Old Testament has often been interpreted as saying humans should have “dominion over” other species which are given their value by being created by God for the use of mankind. Holmes Rolston III Other interpreters of the ancient Hebrew in which the Old Testament was originally written translate this passage as “guardianship of,” which implies that those species have their own intrinsic value that we must protect. Scientists and economists who leave religion out of their arguments say other species are value-free except in terms of their economic worth to humans— medicines derived from Amazon species, trees planted on monoculture tree farms for later harvesting, and so on. They still don’t see other species as having their own intrinsic value. Scientists and religious authorities alike have been persuaded to a different point of view by Holmes Rolston III, who was honored for his work in environmental ethics by being awarded this year’s Templeton Prize for Progress Toward Research or Discoveries about Spiritual Realities. Born in Rockbridge Baths, Va., Rolston is a philosopher and Presbyterian minister who is known as the “father of environmental ethics.” Since 1975 he has been writing about the religious imperative to respect nature. In the theology vs. science dialogue, Rolston has spared neither religion nor science. . .Science and religion have usually joined to keep humans in central focus, an anthropocentric perspective when valuing the creation of the universe and evolution on Earth,” Rolston is quoted as saying in a news release on the Templeton Prize Web site. “I have had to quarrel with both about values intrinsic to nature. Science thought nature to be value-free. Monotheism thought nature is fallen owing to human sin. They agreed that humans were the center of value on Earth. I had to fight both theology and science to love nature.” Rolston’s 1986 book, “Science and Religion — A Critical Study,” and his 1987 book, “Environmental Ethics,” have been widely hailed, according to the release, “for re-opening the question of a theology of nature by rejecting anthropocentrism in ethical and philosophical analysis valuing natural history.” Incisive, logical and a bit poetic, Rolston’s books have always given me food for thought about nature, science, and religion. I’m not sure what he’d think about my waterlogged earthworms — whether I’d be violating their rights by moving them to my garden. I guess I’ll leave them where they are to forge their own destiny. With luck, some will find the way to my garden on their own. 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To reserve a seat, call Erika Richardson 347-2334, Ext. 25. Casino Night on March 29 The third Annual Casino Night will be held on Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. at the Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue. This elegant evening is a fundraiser for the Rappahannock County School Sports Association. Tickets are $30 each; $50 for a couple and include $i 0,000 in gaming money to play with, soft drinks and heavy hor d’oeuvres. A cash bar is available. There are only 27 tickets left and they cannot be sold at the door. Call Cathy Kreyling at 987-8131 for tickets. 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." 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, call 987-8444. Treasures of the county Henry Glassie, an authority on the historic architecture of Virginia, will speak and present a slide show on “Farmhouses and other Treasures of Rappahannock County,” on Sunday, April 6. The program, free and open to the public, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in the Town of Washington. It is sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, the Piedmont Environmental Council and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Glassie, a professor at the University of Indiana, is a proponent of rural preservation and has written books on historic housing design and development. For information, call 987-8504. RAA baseball signup The Rappahannock Athletic Association is taking registration for 13 to 15 year olds interested in playing baseball this season. For more information, call 937-7723 or mail name, address, date of birth and phone number with $60 check, made payable to RAA, to RAA, P. O. Box 74, Amissville, Va. 20106. Puppet show on March 30 The Woodville Baptist Church is sponsoring the Master’s Hand Puppet Show on March 30 at 7 p.m. at the church. Children and adults are invited. For more information, call 9873317. Dog food, supplies needed Cadette Girl Scout Troop #590 is sponsoring a drive for the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL). It needs canned dog food (no dried), dog bones, chew toys, towels, shampoo, leashes and collars. The scouts request that supplies for dogs be placed in the RAWL boxes at the Rappahannock Farmers’ Coop, Hackley’s Store, Horse & Hound and Settle's Grocery. Envelopes are available at these sites for monetary donations. Hearthstone’s auction Hearthstone School’s annual Hootenanny will become a Hoot ‘n Auction on April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington fire hall, with a between-set auction of high quality goods and services joining the musical performances. A highlight will be a bachelor auction of some of Rappahannock’s most eligible men. Persons who have items and services to donate, and interested bachelors, should call the school at 987-9212, or Diane Bardwell at 987-8553. Suggested donation will be $7 at the door. Protecting county waters RappFLOW will present a program on air and water quality in the Shenandoah National Park and how it affects Rappahannock County on April 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Old Sperryville Schoolhouse (formerly Faith Mountain Company) in Sperryville. Much of the water that flows in Rappahannock County streams comes from headwaters in the Shenandoah National Park. Join other citizens at this first workshop sponsored by RLEP, Piedmont Environmental Council, Sperryville Gateway Project, Shenandoah National Park and others. Umpire Clinic on March 30 There will be an Umpire Clinic on Sunday, March 30 for the Piedmont Softball Association and the Rappahannock Athletic Association (baseball) at 3 p.m. at Bill Payne's Auction Gallery on Route 211 in Amissville. All returning and new umpires (16 and over) are encouraged to attend as well as others interested in learning. For more information, contact Steve McCormack at 937-7723 or email smccormack@iwon.com. Democrats to meet The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. For more information call Meredith Gorfein 675-3515. Parenting classes A parenting workshop on effective discipline of children ages two to 12, sponsored by the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services, is scheduled for Saturday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Registration is required in advance. For further information, call Barbara Williard, 937-2155 or Beverly Frazier at 675-3313. 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. tt’9 nni 9 ivz i rieaue s production The Ki Community Arts Theatre will present Dylan Thomas’ “Under Milk Wood” on Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 13 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. Reservations may be made by calling the theatre at 675-1616. Spring cemetery cleanup Spring is here and time for a general cleanup day at the Sperryville Cemetery on Saturday, April 5 at 8:30 a.m. Bring whatever tools you have that may be of use in cleanup and trash removal, trimming grass around headstones and markers, pruning shrubs and trees.Cold drinks and snacks will be provided. /> Easter Breakfast There will be an Easter Breakfast sponsored by Forest Grove Baptist Church on Easter morning from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Old Forest Grove School, at the junction of Route 640 and 729 in Viewtown. Everyone is welcome.

Washington Baptist youth go on a fast The youth of the Washington Baptist Church will be participating in a 30 hour fast on Friday and Saturday March 28 and 29 to help raise funds for World Hunger through Visitors International. This event does more than change the lives of children around the world. It will also change the lives of our Youth Group members also. Please give your support when they come asking for sponsors. Happy Birthday to Arthur Smoot in Flint Hill who will have his day on Thursday, March 27. Frances Foster will have her day on Friday, March 28 and we wish her a Happy Birthday. Visitors on Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark on Fodderstack Road were Ennis Clark, of Lebanon Church, Mrs. Brenda Me Donald and her daughter Megan and friend Joe, of Haymarket and Charles and Wendy Clark of Manassas. The Washington Baptist Church is in need of good saleable items for its Annual Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 - Grandmas’ Attic yard sale. When doing your spring cleaning, donate your unwanted items to our annual event. All proceeds go to the building fund. For more information call Ruth Clark at 675-3608. The fourth Ecumenical Lenten Services will be on Wednesday April second at the, Washington Baptist Church beginning with a Pot-luck Supper at 6:15 p.m. and worship services at 7 p.m. Rev. Merlin Shorb will be the speaker, set-up furnished by Reynolds Baptist and music by Washington Baptist. Nursery care is provided. Miss Bonnie Brown of Germantown Md. was a Sunday evening visitor of Sarah Brown and family on Fodderstack Road. Billy Moffett of Leesburg was a Sunday visitor of his grandmother Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and uncle Frank Moffett. Congratulations to Tim and Leslie Settle of Amissville on the birth of a baby girl bom Sunday, March 23 at Fairfax Inova Hospital. She weighed six pounds and one and half ounces and was 19 inches long and they named her Taylor Marie. Bobby and Tansy Frazier of Castleton are the grandparents. A bus trip to the “Daniel" play in Strasburg, Pa. has been planned with Richard’s Tburs of Luray for Saturday June 7. The cost is $95 for adults and $87 dollars for children. The trip includes the play, meal and bus ride. The bus will pick-up at the Washington Baptist Church at 9:15 a.m. and return at 11 p.m. There are nine more seats available. Contact Sandra Jenkins at 675-3741 or Debra Flinchum at 937-3068. 'W* Worth the Driver Auto, Pwr Group Stk#P272 30-5 VDOT honors Brown for 35 years of service to the agency Thomas E. (Tbmmy) Brown was honored recently by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in recognition of his service to the agency. Brown came to work at VDOT 35 years ago in the district laboratory where samples of all the materials used in highway construction and maintenance are tested. He began his career as a skilled laborer and is now an engineering technician supervisor. In addition to hands-on experience in the various sections of the lab, he has earned and renewed numerous certifications through the various materials /schools offered by VDOT. ' Brown and his wife, Joyce, have been married for 34 years and reside in Rappahannock County. A member of the Slate Mills Baptist Church, he has served as moderator and CONGRATULATIONS: Engineering technician supervisor Tommy Brown, left, is congratulated by district materials engineer Haroon Shami, right, for 35 years of service at VDOT. finance committee chairman. His hobbies include gardening and old cars —he has a 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo SS. Brown enjoys traveling especially going on cruises. Conservation funds available to county farmers The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District and its partners provide technical assistance to landowners seeking ways to improve their stewardship of the land, and administer programs which provide financial assistance for this purpose. The Virginia Agriculture Best Management Practices (BMP) Tax Credit Program offers a 25 percent state tax credit to landowners who install one of 44 eligible BMPs on their property. Cost share funds are currently available through the Virginia BMP Cost-Share Program. The district also assists with various federal programs which provide significant financial assistance to farmers who establish beneficial practices on their land. The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) provides incentive for landowners to improve water quality by planting streamside forest. The Environmental Quality Incentives program (EQIP) is available to farmers to help them conserve soil, water and related natural resources. The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) encourages development of wildlife habitat on private agricultural land for species such as the quail that have been disappearing from many rural localities. Rappahannock County farmers have participated over the years in many of these agricultural programs, and have used state and federal funds to help pay for such practices. State funds are currently available for the Rappahannock watershed area including cost share for agricultural producers in Rappahannock County who install certain BMPs. Interested farmers who can complete their practices by June 30 should contact the Culpeper SWCD at 825-8591 to find out if they qualify for the program. The Culpeper SWCD can also provide information about federal funds that are available through the CREP and EQIP programs, with no imminent deadline. Founded in 1939 by local citizens concerned about soil and water conservation, the Culpeper SWCD serves Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Counties. 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AMISSVILLE- Large 2BR Apt. 2nd Ivl., 1-2 people, $750/ mo,- plus electric. Sec. dep. req. 540-937-9909. NEAR WARRENTON, 2BR, over horse barn, W/D, DW, Oil heat, AC, cable. Stall space avail. Possible farm work exchange for partial rent/board. $800/mo (540) 937-6171. WATERFORD Guesthouse, all utils, pets ok, Ig yard, all appls, offstreet parking. $1100. 703-728-8456. forecloIed homei Only $4,450. For listings call 800-319-3323 ext.1278 CHARMING SMALL BUNGALOW on wooded lot w/lovely views near Sperryville, furnished & renovated for my daughters' families is sometimes rented for a short time to 1 or 2 responsible people who will care for our books & family mementos. $925/ mo. 540-987-8813, 1-6pm. FRONT ROYAL- Building or Relocating? Newly renovated, Designer kit, hdwd firs, 2BR, fncd yd. Furnished or unfurn., fr. $995. Short or longterm. 540-635-3059. LEESBURG/ Stratford. 4 BR, 3-1/2BA brand new SFH, W/W, W/D, FP, finished bsmt, pool, lake, tennis, 2-car gar., $2950. 301-983-9315. MARSHALL, OPEN bright home, with view, 4BR, 4BA, Ig LR, DR, kit, 2 car gar, util & laundry rm, Ig patio, AC, $2000/mo + utils, evenings 703-644-9024 MIDDLEBURG area 4BR 2BA cottage on horse farm. Nwiy renn. full bsmt entry kit. ac, lawn care incl. $1800 mo 540-554-8671 WARRENTON: Country home on 5 ac. 5 br, 3 BA, country kit., LR, DR, Fam.Rm, full fin. bsmt. $2200/mo. 540347-3488. D ASHBURN- LUXURIOUS 3lvl TH to share with Professional male. $600 mo. Call 703475-7545 PURCELLVILLE: 3 Ivl, 3BR, 3.5BA, sunny spacious living room, deck, fin bsmt w/ walkout. Jaccuzzi & FP. Adjacent to playground & pool. Walking distance from future Giant center. No smkg, no pets. $1450 per mo •Call 703-779-2184. HISTORIC MAIN ST, SPERRYVILLE, VA New remodel. *600 sq. ft retail, office. *2 BR 1.5 BA apt. All new interior. 540-937-7416 WASHINGTON, VA - Bank Building avail. July 1. 540-675-3421. WASHINGTON, VA. 2nd fl, 2 rms, deck w/ views. 3rd rm w/ FP can be added. $600 - $850/mo + utils. 540-675-3625 TEACHER w/ 2 horses seeking reasonable cottage or apt. on horse farm. 804-556-2686 Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 Rappahannock Animal Welfare League landfill, Rt. 639, East of Amissville Daily 8:00 a m. - 12:00 Noon, except closed Wed. & Sun These wonderful does need a good home! “Hannah" ‘Robin “Hannah" is a sweet, affectionate, happy, l-2yr. old spayed hound; she's good with kids and other dogs. "Robin" is a friendly, easy going, housebroken, lyr. old spayed boxer; she likes other dogs. Come see then! Come see them! 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (voice ™,i> 4 BR, 2BA FORECLOSURE Only $37,000 For listings call 800-719-3001 ext. R 528 133 Lots A Aeroogo ASHTON WOODS GRAND OPENING March 29 & 30 Only 20+ AC-$69,900 51+AC-$119,900 One-of-a-kind opp’ty to own rare mtn acreage w/private deeded access to 10,000 acre wildlife mgmt area for unlimited recreation! Only 3 miles to So. Branch of Potomac River. Buy during Grand Opening & SAVE $3,000 Special financing. Hurry! Limited # of appts. Call now 1-800-888-1262 ORLEAN, 25 acs, mtn views, mostly cleared, in “land use", Dominion Hunt Co S300K. 425837-9402 SPRING LAND SALE 31+ ac - $89,900 NEW! Level, ndge-top estate w/incredible views. Hunt, fish, build or camp! Less than 3 miles to the TROUGH for great canoeing & fishing. Long paved state rd frontage. Excellent financing. Call now 1-800-888-1262. WINCHESTER: 5 miles east of Winchester/l-81. 1.35 acre building lot. drain tield & septic installed & approved. $58,000. 703-777-1615 or 540-554-8879. HORSE FARM, 2 homes 13.5 acs, cleared, Xfncd, pddks, 4 stall barn, riding ring, $499K Tiffany, Century 21 Cardinal 540-659-2161 MARSHALL, 4BR, 25 BA, 2 car gar, Vi ac, mahgny hdwds. cherry cabs “built-ins", 3 min I66 & schools. $319K. 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Call today for fast approval! 1-888-522-7907 1-514-581-7918 y Notice of PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Under the authority in Internal Revenue Code section 6331, the property described below ha- ! been seized for nonpayment of Internal revenue taxes due from | Alan & Sherry Shephard ■ The property will be sold at public auction as provided by Internal Revenue Code section 6?'!: ' and related regulations. ! ! Date of Sale: April 10.2003 Time of Sale: 1:15 O’clock PM Place of Sale: Ash Tree Stables. US Hiohwav 211 between “Little’’ Washington. VA and Sperrvvllle VA. For directions to the sale site, please call Pnvllls Poore (540) 675-3228 Title Offered: Only the right, title, and interest of Alan & Sherry Shephard In and to the property will be offered for sale. If requested, the Internal Revenue Service will furnish information about possible encumbrances, which may be useful in determining the value of the interest being sold (See the back of this form for further details). Description One (1) 1998 Sundowner Valueline three horse slant load (bumper pull) of Property: horse trailer with spare tire and three stack saddle rack. ' VIN: 135VC1826X1VA5493. f I For complete details including photographs, please visit our website at i www.ustreas.gov/auctions/irs Property may be inspected at: Payment Terms: Form of Payment: Signature M.B. Harper Ash Tree Stables, by appointment only, or one hour prior to sale. Call Phyllis Poore (540)675-3228 for appointment. [X]Full payment required on acceptance of highest bid (Two hours will be allowed to obtain certified funds from your bank) All payments must be by cash, certified check, cashier's or treasurer's check or by a United States postal, bank, express, or telegraph money order. Make check or money order payable to the Internal Revenue Service. Name and Title (Typed) M.B. Harper, Property Appraisal & Liquidation Specialist Address for information About the Sale 4995 Lacross Rd., Suite 1400-A North Charleston, SC 29406 3-27-03 Date 03/17/2003 Phone (843) 566-0369 Ext 206 #488679 Notice of PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Under the authority in Internal Revenue Code section 6331, the property described below has been seized for nonpayment of Internal revenue taxes due from Puffin Investments Co., Inc. The property will be sold at public auction as provided by Internal Revenue Code section 6335 and related regulations. Date of Sale: April 10. 2003 Time of Sale: 1:00 O’clock PM Place of Sale: Ash Tree Stables. US Highway 211 between “Little" Washington. VA and Sperrvvllle VA. For directions to the sale site. Please call Phyllis Poore (5401 675-3228 Title Offered: Only the right, title, and interest of Puffin Investments Co.. Inc. In and to the property will be offered for sale. If requested, the Internal Revenue Service will furnish information about possible encumbrances, may be useful in determining the value of the interest being sold (See the back of this form for further details). Description of Property Two Hunt Master's Fox Hunting Horses, Irish draught/thoroughbreds. Sir Percy (Grey) and Sir Cedric (Grey) For complete details including a veterinary pre-sale examination, please visit our website at www.ustreas.gov/auctions/irs Property may be Inspected at: Payment Terms: Form of Payment: Ash Tree Stables, by appointment only, or one hour prior to sale. Call Phyllis Poore (540)675-3228 for appointment. [X]Full payment required on acceptance of highest bid (Two hours will be allowed to obtain certified funds from your bank) All payments must be by cash, certified check, cashier's or treasurer's check or by a United States postal, bank, express, or telegraph money order. Make check or money order payable to the Internal Revenue Service. Signature Name and Title (Typed) Date M.B. Harper M.B. Harper, Property Appraisal & 03/17/2003 Liquidation Specialist Address for information About the Sale Phone 4995 Lacross Rd., Suite 1400-A (843)566-0369 North Charleston, SC 29406 Ext 206 3-27-03 #488717

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HAY Ail, Tim, Mixed, Straw, Shavings. 888-8233337 NOVA & Montgomery Co. MD. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 “EBONY”, black 5yr, fndatrVreinging. Qtr, 14 1. mare, v/s, 1yr. quick team. Must sell, $2800 OBO 540-3641947 CASE IH 384. 86 tractor. 38 HP dsl. 1600 hrs. 6’ bush hog. 8' blade, S6000. 00 Cub Cadet lawn mwr, 2285. 18HP, 54" deck, clean. 400 hrs. $1500 OBO. 410707-8143 TREE WORK, landscaping, & spring clean-up. 540-987-8843 WHITE PINES 5-6. $30/ea; Norway Spruce 5-7 S35ea. Other items avail. Del. & Planting avail. 540-937-6178 VINTAGE DOORS: store, dutch, barn/ garden, screen, double, french. 540-631-8906. www oldhouseparts.net DECK FURN, Brown Jordan (off white). 54" glass top tbl. cover. 4 chrs (Tamiami): umbrella: 18" md side tbl; chaise lounge w cush: spring ” chair ottoman. $1,150 540-349-1929 KITCHEN REMODELS, Design, sales/ installation. Quality cabinets/ installation. 25 yrs ' exp.Refs 703-754-4522 NAUTRAL ANGUS BABY BEEF. FRESHFIELDS QUALITY. $2.75lb 540-592-3701 www hoi linfa rms. com WINTER SALE: Buy any item at regular price, get a sale item at same price or less for FREE! Happy Trails Western Wear. Bealetori, 540439-1395 WANTED - STANDING TIMBER, pine or hardwood. small tracts okay. Also lot clearing avail. 540-727-0201 WANT TO BUY standing timber. Poplar. Oak. & Pine. Small or large tracts David 540-9374351 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 Legal Notices TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay and Calvert Steets in Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: TW SU #03-03-01 The Inn at Little Washington desires a Special Use permit to convert existing retail space (approved as TW SU #01-08-01) to a rental unit for overnight accommodation. Property identified as 437 Main Street, Tax Map 20A-1, Parcel 17A, zoned '‘VM' -Village Mixed use. Use allowed under Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance Section 1-4-3f. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 290 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia 22747. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the County Administrator, P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 3-27, 4-03-03 #488105 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 33 SNOW LANE Chester Gap, Virginia Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trust dated June 29, 1998, in the original principal amount of $95,900.00, recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia, in Deed Book 233 at page 844, the property briefly described below will be offered for sale at public auction: Lots 10E, 11E and 12E, Skyverge Estates, as the same is duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 199 at Page 324, among the land records of Rappahannock County, Virginia; as more particularly described in the referenced Deed of Trust, (the “Property"); The sale will take place on April 7, 2003 at 11:00 a m., at the main entrance to the building housing the Circuit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia. Terms: A deposit in the form of certified funds in the amount of $7,000.00 or 10% of the successful bid, whichever is lower, is required of any bidder at the time of sale. Closing within fifteen (15) days of sale. Time is of the essence. Additional terms may be announced at sale. Purchaser to pay all closing costs. Stephen B. Wood and Jordana M. Weber, ana F & M Services, L.C., Substitute Trustees FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen B. Wood, FTiedman & MacFadyen, PA., 1601 Rolling Hills Drive, Ste. 125, Richmond, Virginia 23229, Telephone: (804)288-0088 Ref#202397 3-20, 3-27-03 #486388 273 m. BASSETT PUPPIES AKC registered Ready to go $250. Tri-colored & brown/white. M and F 540-743-4331. GERMAN SHEPS, AKC pups. 8wks. M & F, 1 st shots, wormed Trained adults. German, Czech lines. 540-423-1412 FOUND, FEMALE. Rottweiler, with choke chain Rixeyville 540937-4619 BARN HOMES NEEDEp for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov.. spayed/neut. 703-2950678 v . FREE FIREWOOD, seasoned pine, already cut. you haul 2 cast iron bath tubs 540-7889833 after 6 PM FREE HORSE MANURE you load Call after 4pm 540-341-7704 FREE TO GOOD home - adopt ‘Bear", a 4-yr old Black Lab mix. exc. disp. Very good dog Mark 540-347-3861 (H); 703-797-1228 (Office) FRIENDLY 7 YEAR old Yellow Lab/Retriever mix. Very sweet but needs to be in a family environment with fenced yard. Afraid of loud noises & thunder storms A very special and loving female dog. Free to Good home. 540-937-3122 298 LOST CAT, looks like mini leopard, gold/ blck spots, green eyes, M, lost Springs Rd 2/8/03. 540-349-8777 370 1ST TRUST MONEY avail on conservatively appraised property. Rap'hnk Co. Private local investor. Reasonable rate, min. red tape. Reply to: Box 3061, Warrenton, VA 20188 V_J Nursing Assistant Exp caregiver, available Monday night, Tuesday & Wednesday, days. Ask for Sandy 540-347-7443 AIR CONDITIONING HVAC TECH Warrenton based company, servicing No VA area only. At least 3 years experience. Good driving record required. TOP PAYING COMPANY INCLUDES COMPANY TRUCK, PAID VACATION., HOLIDAYS, RETIREMENT PLAN AND BONUSES. For interview please Call 703-724-1519 or 800-432-8221 Auto Mechanic/ VA State Inspector Experienced preferred, good pay, benefits. Settle's Garage Call 540-675-3252 CARPENTER PUNCH-OUT, Must have own tools & transportation. FT 540-295-1889 CDL DRIVER needed to operate lowboy, dump truck and flush truck, must have a Class A CDL. 703-594-3505 CDL TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVERS PT/FT, no overnights, no weekends, company benefits. Good pay. Call after 6PM. 540-439-3288 Construction Managemert US Homes Will Train Residential Builders If you are willing to work 54+ hours per week and if you have a: College Degree or at least 2 yrs supervisory experience. or Military exp. then you could be selected to be trained to: Oversee construction of new homes from start to finish in No. VA Learn to schedufng, supervising subcontractors, and qua&ty control. Production/ quality bonus opportunities. Excellent benefits. Forward resume to: career @ ushome.com Fax: 727-796-8476 US Home Corporation 311 Park Place Blvd. Suite 200 Clearwater, FL 33759 EOE Construction OPERATORS for Blacktop Roller. Experience required. Contact Chemung Cont. 540-829-7203 EOE Construction OPERATORS for Scraper (Pan), Dozer, & Hoe. Experience required. Contact Chemung Contracting 540-829-7203 EOE DRIVERS WANTED CDL/ Fiat Beds Must Work Weekends $ 15/hr., 40IK, Insurance. 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Must be able to supervise 1 or 2 employees. Must have pleasant phone manners & willingness to learn. Will train. Inquire within Payne Pools 62 C Waterloo Street Old Town Warrenton Secretary/ Hospitality Staff FT. weekends. Sailin' based on experience. Apply in person Oasis Winery 14141 Hume Rd. Hume, VA Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 Oak Springs of Warrenton Comprehensive Health Cart Center Rehab and Nursing Facility Nursing Dept. Dietary Dept. RN's/LPN's All Shifts DIETARY AIDES Part-time CNA's COOK PT/FT Part-time All Shifts LAUNDRY aides 3P-1 IP Shift Every other weekend MDS COORDINATOR Full-time Activity Dept. ACTIVITY AIDES Full-time/Part-time & Weekends We're agency free!! We pay for years of experience. No cap on salary for ALL Nursing Staff All applicants must be reliable and flexible. Contact: Human Resources 540-347-4770 Fax: 540-349-2832 •, E-mail: Hroaksvrinss@erols.com. EOE SHEETMETAL WORKER Sheetmetal Co., Manassas seeking experienced worker. Person styould have field & shop experience & valip driver’s license. Good pay & benefits. Pay according to exp. Please Call 800-432-8221 Swimming Pool* Service Manager Position to manage service operation of high-end pool construction business. Exceptional opportunity in the beautiful rolling hlls of Va 50 miles west of Washington, DC. Hands on position. Duties include: day to day service work: supervising labor; opening & closing pools; helping w/ off-season pool construction. Will be required to interview, hire, & train, supervise labor for weekly services. Will keep records & report on service. Salaried position. 3 to 5 yrs pool service exp mandatory. (Certification a Call or fax resume to: 540-364-3609 Ph 540-364-4838 Fax Electricians Helpers Trainees New Construction Residential $4.00 to $20.00 per hour Health Ins., Paid Vacation, Holidays, and 40IK. Certified Training Program. 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Monthly stipend, training, 24 hour back-up provided. This is an opportunity for a single female o or childless couple to assist a person with a disability to live in their home community. If Interested contact Yvonne Brashear at 540-825-3100 Ext. 3444 AFfe RAPPAHANNOCK - R API DAN ■4M1A COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD SHEETMETAL MECH & HELPERS _$$ TOP PAY $$ Needed for commercial installation. Must have experience. Must be neat, drug free and have good driving record. Year round work. Benefits include: • Paid vacation • Uniforms • 401 (K) • profit sharing, • Medical insurance and more! Come Join one of Northern VA 's oldest companies. Apply in Person only: Dualco, Inc. 21595 Cedar Lane, Sterling, VA 20166 Rt. 28 to Severn Way to Cedar Lane Office open 7:30 to 4:30 lnfo:703-430-5888 THIS WEEKS FEATURE 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 4x4 i 1997 HONDA ACCORD LX ' Auto. A/C. Cass «4646B 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI l eather CD Player *96068 • 1995 DODOE RAM 4X4 OUAD CAB Auto. AC. 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Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently in the Rappahannock Circuit Court Clerk’s Office: Richard H. Allan III to Ana Delia Magi Barrjero, Hampton District. $170,000. Linda R. Dietel to Cynthia D. Kreiger, 1.3117 percent undivided interest. 25 acres. Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Linda R. Dietel to Lisa Remington Dietel, 1.3117 percent undivided interest. 25 acres. Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Linda R. Dietel to Elizabeth L. Dietel, 1.3117 percent undivided interest. 25 acres. Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Linda R. Dietel to John Frederick Dietel, 1.3117 percent undivided interest. 25 acres. Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Linda R. Dietel to Victoria Dietel Hopps, 1.3117 percent undivided interest. 25 acres. Wakefield District. Deed of gift. William M. Dietel to Victoria Dietel Hopps, 1.3117 percent undivided interest. 25 acres. Wakefield District. Deed of gift. William M. Dietel to John Frederick Dietel, 1.3117 percent undivided interest. 25 acres. Wakefield District. Deed of gift. William M. Dietel to Elizabeth L. Dietel, 1.3117 percent undivided interest. 25 acres. Wakefield District. Deed of gift. William M. Dietel to Lisa Remington Dietel, 1.3117 percent undivided interest. 25 CONGRATULATIONS BUTCH! WOW! For thirteen consecutive years you have been awarded this trip! For your outstanding dedication & honesty in representing your clients, we are sending you on an expense-paid golf trip to West Palm Beach, Florida for five days! Again, congratulations and THANKS, from all your clients and Rappahannock's premier Brokerage. RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE RESOURCES 540-675-1190 www.rappahannockrealestateresources.com butch@rapprealestate.com Cornerstone Farm c. 1870 - 85+'- acres farm located in Rappahannock County with incredible mountain views. The 4200sf home has 5 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths and has been completely restored with all modem conveniences Other improvements include 18 stall stable, bam, riding ring, 5 fenced-paddocks and in-ground swimming pool. New Listing. $1,500,000. Montpelier c. 1745 - Early 18th century manor house on 400+/- acres in the Francis Thornton Valley, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Rappahannock County. Grand eight-columned portico, beautiful carved mantels and graceful main stairway. Dependencies include tenant house, ice house, bam, smoke house, 2 additional tenant cottages, and a 2500 ft. grass landing strip with three hangars. Recently reduced to $2,600,000 Mount Prospect-1 c. 1850 brick manor set on 42+/- acres on the edge of Historic Washington, Virginia. From its hill top position the home, completely restored and expanded, maintains its “prospect” of the town with its church Weepies to the north east and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. Amenities include pool, guest house, stable and restored smoke house. $1,750,000. Summerhill - Beautiful 200 acre estate located in the Shenandoah Valley. Set at an elevation of 1200 ft, the 7,000sf home was constructed in 2000 and is built to the highest standard with the finest of material. Breathtaking mountain vistas are visible from almost every room. Amenities include tenant house, 10-stall stable, equipment shed, board fencing and numerous other improvements. Also numerous streams and a pond. $1,750,000. Contact Justin H. Wiley (540) 672-5603 Country Living I ; Magical: j | 27 acre 3 house property needing a bit of work. Ideal property for | | sharing country life with others. One gracious old manor form house j • w/solid wood craftsmanship, one 2 BR solar house w/separate I screened living porch and one charmingly renovated 4 room cottage. ! i Serene privacy plus a secret garden! $561,800 j 16 Acres: j Very private wooded hillside on right of way off Rte. 211 at Heaven’s ' Gate! Winter views and potential for summer views with some clearing. ! Two approved perc sites for vour choice of home location. Won’t last at ' $98,000 j Rose Bud Cottage: Charming home & outbuilding in historic village ofSperryville. May be used for a business. Opportunity for home business or comfortable retirement. $175,000 Fair Haven: Delightful country home of6,000 sq. ft. Elegant details, formal LR& DR, spacious entertaining room, kitchen-great room w/stonc fireplace, artist’s loft/guest suite and hall gallery. 4 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 5i baths 15 acres of park setting & mountain views amid large estates! $1,100,000 Real Estate ffl ! Committed to Excellence (540)675-1373 I RraIEitateIII.com/washington.html | 291 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747 J Call mi for fact listing evaluation. j acres. Wakefield District. Deed of gift. William M. Dietel to Cynthia D. Krieger, 1.3117 percent undivided interest. 25 acres. Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Cynthia D. Krieger to Over Jordan Farm LLC, 13.117 percent undivided interest. 25 acres. Wakefield District. Julia Dobson and others to John M. Luthi and wife, 14.56 acres. Stonewall District. $95,000. Marion H. Bedwell to Harold R. Compton, Lots 9 and 11 BL5, Section F, Plat 5 BRME. Wakefield District. $9,000. James Bradley Williams and wife to Robert Lee Willians and wife, 11.82 acres. Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Everett J. Estes Sr. and others to Ginger Estes, 8.5912 acres. Hampton District. Deed of gift. Umpiring Ttwag fits by Randy Minter Home Sick According to a new report, most Americans die away from the comfort of their own home. The report found that during one recent year, three-quarters of all Americans over age 65 died in hospitals or nursing homes while only one-quarter died at home. These percentages are quite nearly the opposite of polling data that suggest that 70% of Americans would choose to die at home. The study also found that fewer than one person in four over 65 who died in a recent year used hospice service during the final year of life. Clearly, Americans are dying without having their wishes met. One way to avert this problem is to draw up a document called an advance directive. We may not be able to choose how or when we will pass away, but we can make all sorts of choices that affect how the process might unfold. At the Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we have been offering professional funeral services to members of this community for many years. For a tour, call 540-347-3431. Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton, offers monuments and memorials for all cemeteries. "A dying man needs to die, as a sleepy man needs to sleep, and there comes a time when it is wrong, as well as useless, to resist. ” -Stewart Alsop Spring sports season kicks dff with a bang By Richard Armstrong Special to the Rappahannock News The spring sports season got off to a bang last week with every team except JV Boys’ Soccer swinging into action. Several teams got off to good starts by getting wins during the week. The Varsity Softball team played two non-district opponents last week to open their season. On Monday the team traveled to Page County and defeated the hosting Page Panthers 6-2. Juniors Lara Kreyling and Brittany Thornhill handled the pitching allowing Page four hits. Sophomore Rachel Gall was the hitting leader with a double, two singles and three runs batted in. Junior Molly Burke added a two-run single for the Lady Panthers. On Wednesday the Lady Panthers played their first home game as they hosted the Bulldogs from Luray on a cold, damp spring afternoon. Thornhill and Kreyling did most of the pitching with senior Rachel Sharp finishing the last 2 2/3 innings to get the win. With the score knotted at 22 after seven innings the Lady Panthers got three singes in the bottom of the eighth inning by Brittany Thornhill, Rachel Gall and Lara Kreyling to win their second straight game. Coach Jon Smythe commented, “It was good to finally get outside and play. We’re still a little rusty but it’s early and we’ll get a lot better.” The JV Softball team also picked up two wins during the first week of the season. The team defeated Page 13-3 and Luray 9-5. Against Luray Megan Payne had two doubles and four stolen bases, Danielle North had two singles and scored two runs while Jessica Ehrhart had a single and three walks. “The team saw a good pitcher against Luray and adjusted well to her speed. The defense stepped up despite the cold and raid. I’m seeing improvement.” said Coach Joe Lisbon. The Varsity Baseball team dropped its two games last week losing 15-5 to Page and 10-4 to Luray. Errors have plagued the team in its first two games as both Page and Luray had big innings that were partially fueled by Panther misplays. Against Page Jason Jenkins had his first varsity run batted in. Josh Werner, Darryl Cropp, Jason Jenkins and Noah Starks pitched for the Panthers with Werner absorbing the loss. The team rallied from a 3-0 deficit to tie the score at 3 before Page picked up six fourth inning runs. Rappahannock rallied to make the score 9-5 before Page closed out the game in the bottom of the sixth inning. The team took on the Luray Bulldogs on Wednesday and the Bulldogs posted a six run second inning against the Panthers as the defense once again let the pitching down. The Panthers rallied for three runs of their own in the second inning as Doug White, Michael Wiese and Darryl Cropp drove in runs. The Bulldogs picked up three 2nd Annual > Spring Farm & Equipment Auction ^ Saturday, March 29, 2003 ^ ^ 1A n wm Clin w XV Mali!* kJHUi p All proceeds go to Fauquier Fairgrounds Multi-purpose building project. Fauquier Fairgrounds . 1 mile east of Warrenton fi off Meetze Road | JD 6200 70-Hp 2wd Turbo Diesel 900 hrs w/canopy and JD620 loader, Int#80 Combine, Int# 105 Silage Wagon. JD 2010 46-HP, Ford 8N tractor. Ford 503 hay baler, Four (4) golf carts. MW-14 hp garden-tractor, JD-2 row Com Planter. 3-wheeler, 2 lawn tractors, 3-pt scraper blade. Kyers Piston Water Pump. Bee Keeping Supplies, Fencing tools. Post Hole Digger, Cyclone seeder-tractor mounted, 501 Ford Sickle Mower 3 pt. '90 Ford F-250 4 WD Diesel Ext cab, ‘92 Mercury Topaz GS 75K miles, ‘86 Pontiac 6000 81k miles. Pickup Cap, Weather guard toolbox, misc hand tools, 3-PT spring tooth harrow, 6-1/2’ tow behind disc, NH 7’ Sickle, Ford 525 sq. baler, Coleman Generator 20KW, Generator/Welder, Dig IT Portable backhoe, JD 7’ rotary cutter, Portable livestock scales. Cattle Racks for pick-up. Elec. Steam Jenny., and much more! Lunch and facilities provided. Auction by PEARSON AUCTION - a full service auction team! Phone 540-439-1187 or emaik wilubid 1 @ aol.eom |l|§; Bernice and Flash Pearson Va. Lie 402/8X3Supported by Friends of Fauquier Fair. To consign your items please cail-Boots Ritchie 540-439-8176 or Brenda Rich ’540-788-9549, Auctioneers, romimftee. Seilers. t.ami Heist, ami Rimpner Hnr ftu nm responsible for ate uienis on jip^nives or invofvin*! items ptnvb.isei! .n .melton more rims in the fourth inning and one in the fifth to close out their scoring. Kyle Robinson had two hits and a walk and scored two runs for the Panthers. The JV Baseball team had two games playing Page to a 0-0 tie in a game that was called because of darkness and dropping a 4-3 decision to Luray. The JV pitchers have been outstanding so far in the season. Dylan Corbin and Alex Sharp combined for the shut out against Page. Sharp and Will Miller handled the pitching chores against Luray. The Varsity Boys’ Soccer team exploded in their season opener against Stonewall Jackson defeating the Generals 7-1. The match turned into the Ralph Pace Show as he scored five times for the Panthers. Jeremy Graves played very well in the goal for the team. The Varsity Girls’ Soccer team also picked up their first win of the season, defeating Randloph-Macon Academy 2-1 in their home opener. Sara Hathaway got the team off on the right foot scoring early in the first half to give the team the momentum to go on for the win. Catilyn Waites was able to stop all but one of the Yellow Jackets shots on goal to preserve the win. The Boys’ and Girls’ Track teams traveled to Luray in their first meet of the season. The boys finished third behind Luray and Eastern Mennonite but had some good performances. Ryan Brown was able to pick up wins in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. Tymeyer Freeman had a second place finish in the discus while Tbrsten Hermansen and Nathan Welch had good efforts in the high jump. Kevin Martin had good races in the 1600 and 3200 meter races. The girls placed second falling to Luray by six points but defeated Eastern Mennonite. Ryisha Cook won two sprint races, the 100 meters and 200 meters for the Panthers, and Mattie Nawrocki won both hurdle races, the 100 meter low hurdles and the 300 meter intermediate hurdles. Anna Kreyling and Lisa Maloney had good performances in the high jump and Sherri Woodward ran very well in 1600 meters and 3200 meters for the Lady Panthers. The Lady Panther 4 by 100 meter and 4 by 400 meter relay teams both posted victories for the team. The spring teams hope to build on a very good first week of competition as the season continues.As the weather heats up the spring performances will hopefully heat up as well. Richard Armstrong is Athletic Director of Rappahannock County High School. "I love frogs, that’s why I chose the design for my leg.” “When I was just born I had a disease that hurt my leg, and if they hadn’t amputated it I would have died. So I’ve lived with this my whole life - it’s normal to me. The worst part is that I have to have surgery from time to time as I grow. But Dr. Allen used this new procedure, and this time, instead of every two years, 1 waited four years between operations. That might not sound like much, but to me it’s huge! I can swim, ski, and play baseball and soccer. 1 can do just about anything any other 11-year-old can do. “My mom says the nurses at the hospital spoil me rotten. And I’m so glad we found Dr. Allen. He really understands what I’m going through.” ul wish I could wearneelsbut you don't need them in soccer. ” Culpeper Promoting health. Preserving community. 501 Sunset Lane Culpeper, Virginia 22701 829-4100 www.culpeperhospital.com