Rappahannock News, April 3, 2003

125th Year... No. 14 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2003 www.tlmescommunlty.com 50 cents no© o * ox* 1-0 fowS |\) n I \D o (X 8 ! White House book for children Photo courtesy of Kathleen Litchfield Rappahannock County assistant librarian Cindy Arbelbide is author of a children’s book commissioned by the White House called, "The White House Easter Egg Roll.” She will have a booksigning and sale of her book on Saturday, April 5 as part of a fundraiser to purchase children’s books for the library. Here she reads it to the Snyder children of Lake Front Royal (left to right): Jane, 12, Grace, 4, Rachel, 8, Helen, 11, holding Cora, 2, and David, 6. The six children are all home schooled and often visit the library. (See story B1) r_ V Bad tidings for taxpayers Tax enforcer to start process soon to sell off property iron By Gerald Ochs and Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock News Wnter8 More than $600,000 in real estate taxes is delinquent in Rappahannock County, according to the Treasurer’s Office. While $600,000 may represent only five percent of the total county budget, in lean economic times, it could make a difference in the well-being of county employees. It could fund a roof repair at a county building or school or provide the money necessary to cover the increase in health insurance costs for school staff. Who is delinquent and subject to the judicial sale of their property? Records show that most are private landowners, some of whom have not paid real estate taxes since 1974. Some owe but a few hundred dollars; some owe as much as $8,000. One Sperryville business owner is shown to owe $15,000 on a valuable commercial parcel. A few dozen delinquencies relate to small lots in the Chester Gap area, some of which County Attorney Peter Luke has said will cost more to sell than See TAXES, Page A7 Tax enforcer County Attorney Peter Luke How water flowing from nearby Shenandoah Park affects county By Don Audette Special to the Rappahannock News Water quality in the Shenandoah National Park is of interest to Rappahannock County residents as all water flowing through the county comes from mountains in the park which has been rated the second most polluted national park for air quality. Experts will discuss how air and water quality in the Shenandoah National Park affect our lives, activities and economy at a special public forum on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Old Sperryville School (the old Faith Mountain Company store) in Sperryville. Everyone is invited. Sponsored by RappFlow, a grassroots organization interested in preserving the watersheds of the county, the group’s first public forum will include a panel of experts who will talk about the history of the Thornton River (which flows by the area where the forum is being held) and the importance of stream health to our county. The featured speaker is Shane Spitzer, an air and water quality expert at the Shenandoah National Park. He will share his experiences over the past 10 years monitoring and understanding the air and water quality issues of the park. The mountains in Rappahannock County’s portion of the park stretch skyward as high as 3,400 feet. Sperryville is a mere 700 feet above sea level. Being hall a mile higher, the mountains receive much more add deposition (sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides) from the rain, snow, sleet, fog and particulate matter passing by these higher elevations than we do in the foothills. Under normal conditions, water seeping into the ground at the park’s higher elevations takes an average of three years to flush through the soil to streams and down into Rappahannock County. But, the ability of the soil in the park to absorb add deposition is being depleted, possibly permanently. This is not a good thing. The addity of soil affects the addity of the water getting into streams and rivers. It also affects the availability of plant nutrients in the soil. The addity in the stream water <lpsr»>nding from the park increases or Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) A Last in a series. decreases according to the bedrock over which the streams ilow. Luckily, Rappahannock County has bedrock that, for the most part, neutralizes the current level of acidity. Water emerging from the park is almost always neutral, with a pH of 7.0. Bolton Branch, between Flint Hill and Chester Gap has basaltic bedrock, causing a pH a little above 7.0. The Hazel River, south of Sperryville and flowing over granitic bedrock, has a slightly acidic pH below 7.0. A panel made up of persons with ties to the county will discuss the Thornton River and the importance of healthy streams in the county. The panel includes: • Charles “Pete” Estes, chairman of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors who will describe the county’s experience with a very polluted Thornton River back in the 1950s, caused by human waste and other pollutants openly flowing into the river. There was also a bout with chlorine that killed fish in the South Branch of the Thornton River when the sewerage treatment plant in Sperryville first opened; See WATER, Page A8 Photo courtesy of Richard Lykes The South Branch of the Thornton River flows beneath the new pedestrian bridge in Sperryville, the gateway to the Shenandoah National Park. The history of the Thornton River is one of the topics to be discussed at RappFlow’s public forum on Saturday, April 12. Scouting skills Boy Scout Troop 36 sets up camp at Winter Camporee on the shores of Lake Arrowhead in Luray. See Page A2. Spring auction Berkly von Feilitzch, co-chair of the Wakefield School auction shows items to be auctioned April 12. See Page A3. First car show The Rappahannock School Sports Association will hold its first car, truck and motorcycle show on April 12. See Page A3. Heron rituals What it’s like living with a Great Blue Heron as your backyard neighbor in the springtime. See Page B4. Landowners go for easements Protecting land becoming a trend in scenic Rappahannock By Robert T. Dennis Special to the Rappahannock News If 2002 is any indication of the growing popularity of conservation easements, this year is bound to see even more Rappahannock County landowners make the decision to forever protect their land from future development. Last year, more than 1,600 acres of private land in Rappahannock County were placed under conservation easement, which is 10.7 percent of all private land in the county. The total landscape protected now stands at 14,587 acres. And 2003 promises to be even better as more landowners become aware of the value of putting their land under conservation easements. Interestingly, the spring and autumn landscapes seem to generate easement gifts. Permanent landscape protection has become a major land use objective of private owners, and the amount of land so dedicated may in 2002 have achieved “critical mass” in Rappahannock. Supporting this possibility is growing landowner awareness that donating easements on property already taxed under the “land use” system increases state aid to the county’s schools (for arcane reasons). Easement donations in 2002 trailed slightly behind 2001 and 1999 respectively. But, 2002 saw new easements across the county bearing the signatures of long-familiar names (Col. Robert Dickey, Sandra Massie Forbush, Mary Parrish) — as well as the first purchased easement, and the first accepted by the federal government. As in the past, the Wakefield Magisterial District proved fertile soil for new easements in 2002. Most significant was completion of the easement program for Wakefield Manor Farm, begun by the Dickey family more than 20 years earlier. The Forbush’s Foxhall Farm also came under easement. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation purchased a water resource conservation easement covering part of Jordan River Farm. With these additions, more than 6,300 acres of Wakefield District— over 40 percent of the countywide total — are easement-protected. But, the real story of 2002 is what happened elsewhere in the county. The Morgans added Wolf Mountain to the Jenkins Mountain/Gid Brown Hollow ease- , ment cluster. Sharon Luke and Bob Ryan brought the first protection to the ridgeline of Bessie Belle Mountain. Marsha Murray added to the Red See EASEMENTS, Page A8

New law will allow school divisions to perform drug testing By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer On March 22, Virginia Gov. Mark Warner signed into legislation a new law that will allow student drug testing as a legitimate school drug prevention program. Virginia has become the first state to enact a statewide drug testing policy, but it has the backing of several federal agencies. President Bush s “No Child Left Behind Act" of 2001 includes authorization and funding of student drug testing. The U.S. Supreme Court expanded its approval of student drug testing to all extracurricular students. Both the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration endorse student drug testing as a deterrent to drug use. The new law (HB 2091) contains provisions for voluntary and mandatory drug testing. It includes the following language which will broaden local school boards’ authority: “In accordance with the most recent enunciation of constitutional principles by the Supreme Court of the United States of America, the Board’s standards for school board policies on alcohol and drugs and search and seizure shall include guidance for procedures relating to voluntary and mandatory drug testing in schools, including, but not limited to, which groups may be tested, use of test results, confidentiality of test information, privacy considerations, consent to the testing, need to know, and release of test results to the appropriate school authority.” Future guidelines will be developed by the Virginia State Board of Education and will filter down to school boards for their consideration. While school boards will not be required, or necessarily encouraged, to adopt drug testing, they will now have the discretion to do so under the Board of Education’s forthcoming guidelines. The law becomes effective July 1. According to statements issued by the National Institute of Citizen Anti-Drug Policy, “Parents and educators will now to able to initiate fair consideration of this effective education policy for possible adoption in their own schools.” While the new law still allows for punitive measures to be taken for dangerous illegal behavior, the premise behind the new law is a healthbased response to a drug problem that is discovered through student drug testing. If a student is randomly tested for drugs and the results are positive, the response would not initially be punishment, but instead confidential assessment and treatment. The NICAP views the new health-related, non-punitive student drug testing program now authorized by this new law as positive, and encourages local school boards to give it early and serious consideration. Anita Sherman may be reached at asherman@timespapers.com. FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. 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Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, PO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747., Boy Scout Troop 36 puts skills to work at winter camp By Roger Pierson Special to the Rappahannock News The Boy Scout Shenrapawa District Winter Camporee, after being postponed twice due to blizzard and flood conditions, was held at Lake Arrowhead, near Luray, beginning Friday March 21. Boy Scout Troop 36 packed up gear, Scouts and Scouters, and had set up camp on the shores of the lake by 6:30 p.m. The Troop put their lashing skills to work by constructing an entrance gateway that was to be judged later in the weekend during campsite inspections. After an evening of socializing around the campfire, the Scouts turned in for the night anticipating a day of fun and competition with the other 22 troops in the District. After reveille and cooking breakfast for themselves, the members of the three patrols set off in different directions to compete in the first of eight events. These included firebuilding, a log drag race, first aid skills competition, ice rescue, a snow ski relay race, an orienteering course, and a knot tying competition. The patrols did a great job of competing in the Klondike Derby race, with Scout “dog” teams under the encouragement of the mush Photo courtesy of Roger Pierson Members of Troop 36 Flaming Arrow, Dragon and Timberwolf Patrols vie for position in the Snow Ski Relay Race held at the recent Shenrapawa District Winter Camporee. er, cajoling their improvised “sled” across the finish line. Since, under the prevailing spring-like conditions, there was no snow left on the ground, the garden cart and rope contraption served the troop well, although bringing home no ribbons, as the competition was fierce. After a full day of scout skills and fun, the troop cooked dinner and cleaned up in time for an inspirational chapel service followed by a campfire ceremony. During the ceremony the Dragon Patrol was awarded First Place in the Ice Rescue competition, rewarding their collective teamwork and communications skills. Thanks were given to Camporee host, Troop 4 of Front Royal and specifically to Troop 4 Assistant Scoutmaster Barbara “Bobbie” Himelright for organizing a full weekend of Scout fun and learning. Following Camporee tradition, the Campfire Ceremony was immediately followed by “Crackerbarrel” featuring a special treat of fudge brownies topped with ice cream, whipped cream and a cherry and heartily enjoyed by all. After sharing each other’s company around a campsite campfire, the troop retired to their tents to rest after a very eventful day. While packing out Sunday morning, a weary Troop 36 was already looking forward to its next camping experience to be held at Wakefield Manor in April. library Board’s officers elected; budget approved By Gerald Ochs Special to the Rappahannock News Outgoing Library Board of Trustees President Charlotte Nichols proposed a slate of officers for 2003 that was unanimously approved by the board. Officers for the year are: Hallee Morgan, President; Cheri Woodard, Vice President, Peter Little, Secretary; and John McCarthy, Treasurer. New trustee and Friends of the Library (FOL) President Louise van Dort will serve as the board’s representative to the. FOL. Library Director David Shaffer welcomed van Dort and the other new trustees, Jim Oyster, who replaces Marie Brown, and Gordon Axelson. Director’s Report Shaffer announced that a new Children’s Librarian, Cindy Arbelbide, had been hired to replace Jenny Glenn. He noted that Arbelbide came to the Rappahannock County Public Library from Manassas, where she served in the school library system. Arbelbide is the author of a children’s book, The White House Easter Egg Roll, and, according to Shaffer has had success with more than 30 OnJOCCflZ- Xrrcn Spring Cleanup • Tree Service • Landscaping Quality Work SATISFACTION GUARANTEED TO ALL CUSTOMERS 540-987-9048 *300^ «<H-r>CO children attending the Wednesday reading program. He also reported that Arbelbide has offered to use sales of her book to raise funds for programs at the library. Shaffer reported that the FOL had donated three eMac computers for use as internet terminals and a word processing station. The eMac computers will replace the iMac computers that had been used for those purposes. Shaffer presented his draft budget for Fiscal Year 2004. The budget amounts to $115,785, compared to the current year’s budget of $119,800, and will require a 2.5 percent increase, from $65,143 to $66,772, in the county contribution. He pointed out that state library aid will drop as much as $6,000 in the new fiscal year, but that revenue shortfalls will be overcome with the help of the FOL, who has agreed to supplement the Books/Subscriptions budget with a $5,000 donation, and with an increase in book fines to 10 cents per day, effective July 1. On a motion by McCarthy, the board unanimously approved the proposed budget. - • / ; l Please welcome Lisa Kelley NP to the medical practice of Hematology Oncology Patient Enterprises (HOPE) and Culpeper Regional Hospital in the Department of Oncology. She received a degree from the University of Virginia and her master's degree from Boston College School of Nursing. She is a licensed nurse practitioner. With fellow nurse practitioner Kathleen Haden, she will see patients, as well as assist oncologists Emanuel Cirenza MD, Stefan Gorsch MD and Christopher Zazakos MD. The Oncology Department offers chemotherapy treatment, wig and prosthetic fittings, and other treatment related to cancer. Recently expanded, the Oncology group eagerly awaits the building of a new Oncology Center on the hospital campus, now in the design stages. To make an appointment with Lisa Kelley NP, please contact the Oncology Department at (540) 829-4352. Hematology Oncology Patient . Enterprises Emanuel CtRENZA MD Stefan Gorsch MD Christopher Zazakos MD Kathleen Haden ANP ONC Culpeper Regional Hospital S3 Promoting health. Preserving community. www.culpeperhospital.com

County spring auctions and fundraisers Contents of Salem House store donated to Wakefield’s auction By Joyce Hunt Special to the Rappahannock News Wakefield Country Day School has announced a generous donation of the contents of the Salem House store in Madison, Va. for its annual spring auction on April 12. According to the school’s auction committee, the donation was made by WCDS grandparent Anne Cabaniss, former owner of the Salem House store which specialized in current and classic books and imported clothing. Items from Salem House will be offered at substantially reduced prices at the auction which begins at 6 p.m. at the school in Flint Hill. This is an opportunity to purchase beautiful imported cashmere and lambs wool sweaters, fisherman knit pullovers, ski sweaters and hand smocked Easter outfits for children from this large inventory. The Salem House collection of current title books will be sold at 50 percent off the cover price. A diversity of additional items have been collected from the school community, shops and artists in the area for the silent and live auction. Items range from the practicality of a wood burning stove to the luxury of an end table handpainted by local artist and WCDS parent Robin Purnell. A handmade quilt, jewelry by local designers, artwork, household items, restaurant dinners, hotel and bed and breakfast certificates, local services and books will be available for purchase. Theme baskets and handmade items from classrooms are a popular feature of the auction as well. Musical entertainment and This early 70s Chevy Malibu hardtop is an example of what will be on display at the Rappahannock County School Sports Association car show on April 12. 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J =», (A tutoring omd learning L Taking Learning Steps Above and Beyond fffP 220 Culpeper St. YVarrenton VA l540i 351-0826 Photo courtesy of Kerrie Mullany These are some of the items that are part of the silent auction at Wakefield Country Day School’s auction and dinner on April 12. hors d’oeuvres will accompany the silent auction from 6 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a dinner catered by the Public House and a live auction at 8:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Admission to the event which includes hors d’oeuvres and dinner can be obtained by calling WCDS at 540-635-8555 ($25 per adult). Catalogs will be available after April 5 at the school campus. School sports group to hold car, truck motorcycle show By Ben Atkins Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County School Sports Association (RCSSA) will sponsor its first annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle show on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held at the Rappahannock County High School to raise funds for school sports. The show is open to all car clubs as well as individuals who own show vehicles. The cost to enter a show vehicle is $12 per early register or $15 the day of the show. Admission for the general public is $3 while children 6 and under are free. On the day of the show, registration for vehicles will be from 8 to 11 a.m., with judging beginning at 11:30 a.m. Awards will be presented at approximately 2:30 p.m. with over 70 trophies to be given away with 42” Best of Show. lb register a vehicle prior to the show, provide vehicle make, model, year and owner’s name, address and telephone number and forward along with registration fee to Ben Atkins, 51 Quann Lane, Chester Gap, Va. 22623. Checks should be made out to RCSSA. Scheduled activities for the day include a bake sale, music by D.J., car show T-shirt sales, hot air balloon rides (weather permitting) and plenty of good food. Iron Furniture Sandblasted and Painted Custom Ornamental Iron Work Pick-up and Delivery Available Rick’s Custom Welding 540-675-1888 Visit us at www.rickscustomwelding.com fi£ld and flower garden magic Washington, VA 675-2365 t Formerly known as Leaf by leaf uncommon perennials, annuals, natives, yegetabU^starts^ RABIES CLINIC Saturday, April 19th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Your County Shelter/ Rappahannock Animal Welfare League located at the county landfill Dr. Renee Nolan $10.00 per shot all proceeds benefit R-A-W-L R*A*W*L Staff will be On hand to assist anyone interested in adopting a new pet - there are lots of great dogs to meet! Pre-adoption forms will be accepted, for more information 540-937-3336 540-937-3283 Come support the Rappahannock County School Sports Association. For more information, call Ben Atkins at 635-2377 or Randy Rudd at 825-8524. Lions Club readies for annual spring auction By Bob Scott Special to the Rappahannock News Were you beginning to think our long winter would never end? The official spring equinox came and went. The rolling hills and open pastures are beginning to show a little more green each day and pink color is appearing on the top branches of maple trees. Daffodils are bursting into bloom as is the always dependable forsythia. Mother Nature hasn’t forgotten after all. That little snow was an April Fool’s joke. Time to catch Spring Fever and on April 6 we have to get ready to “spring forward,” when we can find the energy. It’s also time for the 2003 Lions auction. We’ve scheduled this year’s auction a little earlier. It’s set for Saturday, May 3 at 5 p.m. at the Bill Payne Auction Gallery on Route 211 in Amissville. Supporters have been very generous through the years with auction contributions because they realize that this event is one of the major fundraisers the Lions Club counts on to keep serving many special needs of the community. We’re asking everyone to begin thinking about going on a family treasure hunt—in basement, garage, attic, bam and tool shed— wherever there are things you no longer use, have forgotten where you put or are ready to up-grade or replace. Auction chairman Bob Darby will appoint area coordinators in different neighborhoods to arrange for pick-ups. Donations to the Lions is a tax-deductible item for 2003 taxes. This year the Lions are raffling off a Dale Earnhardt, Jr. limited edition signature series Model 870 12 gauge shotgun. Chances are only one dollar each and can be obtained from any Lions Club member. For additional information call Bob Darby at 987-8373. Headwaters to sponsor international festival By Linda Tarry Special to the Rappahannock News The Headwaters Global Spotlights committee invites all county families, friends and neighbors to an exciting International Festival from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday April 27 at Rappahannock CountyHigh School. Admission is free. Tents outside the school will feature international children's games, a souvenir bazaar, costumed presenters from various countries and a chance to purchase wonderful food with an international flavor. Entertainment, both outside and in the school's auditorium, will include Irish dancers and belly dancers, Cuban and Brazilian music, West African drummers, and many other surprises inbetween. Headwaters, a Rappahannock County public education foundation, is a nonprofit organization established by local volunteers to provide support to Rappahannock County pub lie schools. Its mission is “to foster educational excellence by cultivating the cooperative spirit and resources of the whole community to benefit all students.” The Headwaters Global Spotlights program was started in the fall of 2002 as a way to bring a wider understanding of various cultures into our schools. Global Spotlights brought several speakers with international experience into our schools this school year. The International Festival on April 27 is the culminating event of this year's Global Spotlights program. We urge you to mark your calendars now for what is sure to be an exciting and fun event for the entire family. In the event of rain, the festival will move into the school’s gym and commons area. Contact the Headwaters office, 675-1819, for more information. Longer hours at Office of Commissioner of Revenue The Rappahannock Commissioner of Revenue Office has extended office hours now through the tax season. The office will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 1 to assist with income tax forms, personal property forms and Tax Relief for the Elderly. For additional information call 675-5370. <§>oap ©£ It silky soaps - - lavish lotions - Rare Finds 571 Main St.. Washington, VA (540>675 1400 Whether it’s a gift for you, someone special or 100 guests, let Soap Be It. www soapbeit com soapbeitwuou yahoo com allNNYSIDE FARM MARKET 337 Gay St. Washington, VA 22747 540-675-1074 www.sunnysidefarms.com Celebrate Spring the "Sunny" Way Mark your calendar for these April events Saturday, April 19, Easter Saturday, April 26, Fodderstack 10K & Asparagus Festival New Garden Ready Plants & Veggies Prepared Dinners available. Call or email Jonathan Partin for menus & information sunnysidefarmmarket@aol.com The Admissions Office of Wakefield Country Day School. Inc. 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Eappafjannotfe JJetos Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday 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-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2003 Our View Deterrent New law gives school divisions a drug abuse prevention tool One piece of legislation that passed easily through both the Virginia House of Delegates and the Senate this year without an opposing vote was House Bill 2091, “Drug Testing in Public Schools,” patroned by Delegate Johnny Joannou (DPortsmouth). The Virginia Department of Education is now at work on the plan, and Rappahannock as well as other school boards across the state will soon be receiving optional guidelines which they can follow. It has been stressed that the purpose of testing is “health-based,” and used primarily for identifying students with drug abuse problems and getting help for them, rather than punishing them. Since Virginia is the first state to endorse the plan, there are still some questions that must be answered. Because the legislation deals with student conduct, searches and seizure, it is expected to generate controversy despite the overwhelming support of the legislature. HB 2091 is based on a recent U. S. Supreme Court ruling (Board of Education of Independent School District No. 92 of Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma vs Earl et al), which expands the authority of school officials to perform random voluntary and mandatory drug testing already allowed for school athletes as a condition of participation to all groups in their schools. Having now received the blessing of the federal and state governments, it is up to individual school boards to devise the scope of the testing and the standards that they wish to have followed. Depending on what they consider the existing or potential drug abuse problems in their schools, administrators can design their drug testing program to be as comprehensive as they wish. But for this new tool to accomplish what it is supposed to do, it must be applied fairly. New look, new stories: ‘marvelous’ I am impressed! I just received my March 20 edition of the Rappahannock News and it solidified my earlier observation tfiat the paper has changed T The front page is really very colorful with more photos and in color, no doubt. I like the Newsmakers block at the bottom of the page. I sense more stories and stories with more depth and background throughout the paper. I particularly enjoy the attention paid to Little Washington which I feel is the focal point of the county. I have subscribed to the News for a number of years and anxiously await my weekly briefing as to what has occurred in Rappahannock. Congratulations! And as comedian Billy Crystal would pronounce in his best Fernando Lamas accent: “YOU LOOK MARVELOUS.” Bill Curry York, S.C. Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 53 YEARS AGO March 30, 1950 Fifty Rappahannock school children will be guests in Front Royal Saturday to take part in the parade and see the premiere showing of Bing Crosby's new movie, "Riding High." The youngsters will be furnished a free lunch and will be on hand to see the dedication of the stadium. The last re-assessment of real estate in Rappahannock County was made over 20 years ago, according to the best information available. According to a law passed by the General Assembly of Virginia in 1946 there must be a general reassessment of real estate in Rappahannock in 1950. Hie total cost of this reassessment is estimated to be approximately $5,000. A local board which has been appointed Joe D. Keyser, E. M. Jones, C. E. Johnson, Jr. has full charge of the reassessment. The meat house of Daniel Williams of Huntly was broken into and robbed of four hams on both Wednesday and Friday nights, March 22 and 24. . . .Four hams weighing approximately 35 pounds each were taken during the raids, two hams disappearing from the meat house each night. The hams (were) sold at Alvan Stokes in Front Royal (and) were identified as those belonging to Mr. Wiliams. 25 YEARS AGO March 30, 1978 An effort to allow toll-free calls between 937 and 675 telephone subscribers has progressed to the state of a survey conducted by the Central Telephone Co. and C & P Telephone Co. Local 937 and 675 subscribers have received post cards to be returned with a yes or no vote. Roger Batchelder, coordinator for RLEP, earnestly urges all 937 and 675 subscribers to vote "Yes" on the cards. At a meeting on March 17, the Rappahannock Welfare Board approved a $179,138 budget for the coming year, an increase of $13,399 over this year's funding. Elizabeth Buntin, county Welfare Director, requested that Board members Aline Johnson and Carter White present the proposed welfare budget to the Rappahannock Supervisors. At a public hearing on March 21, the Washington Tbwn Council voted unanimously to grant two variances on lot size to Joyce and Peter Kramer. The variances will allow the Kramers to cut off lots from the John Carter property at the north end of town and from the Clopton property adjacent to the Rush River Store. Mayor Newbill Miller advised the council members on the criteria for evaluating a variance request under the town's 1970 zoning and subdivision ordinance. 10 YEARS AGO March 31, 1993 Rappahannock County Republicans elected 23 delegates to the Party s upcoming State Convention .uid debated several resolutions at their meeting Monday night. The meeting was crowded with people who insisted on raising the abortion issue, to the consternation of party regulars who said the issue could guarantee defeat of Republicans in the fall. Walter Longyear reported that 23 persons had filed to be delegates to the convention on June 4-5 in Richmond. The Sperryville Bridge Club was entertained Friday night at the heme of Mrs. Mary Q. Snead. For the second year running, Bay Cockbum drove home the victor in the featured Ben Venue timber race for owner-riders at the March 28 Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point. Heavy weekend rains deteriorated course conditions at Thornton Hill Farm for very deep footing... Although the race course was soft, the horses did not churn it into a muddy soup. The same could not be said of the parking areas. Nearly every horse trailer had to be towed by tractor to its parking place on top of the hill. When the races were over, the path back out for the vans and trailers was a vast sea of impassable mud. COMPILED BY MARY ANN KUHN STATE ' STUDENT PRUCt TESTlNCa LAW SClHoOi— “v^XaCV W..K&M TWO \ wv^>6Ay trteyxe gg^y To iKf Letters A ride on the bus to go to lunch iat a great experience! I’m VV Nina Shepardson. My husband, Mark, and I and our dog, Anita, walked from our house to the Flint Hill Post Office one day and took the Rappahannock Express bus to Rae’s Place for lunch. The next bus came about 1 1/4 hours later. We had plenty of time to eat and then have a lovely ride back home on the bus. It was very enjoyable. We would like to recommend this service to everyone in the county. If you think it’s a great idea, as so many of us do, then use it or it won’t last past Sept. 30. Our Board of Supervisors needs to see our support by seeing the number of riders increase. Nina Shepardson Flint Hill Board to begin hearing complaints about tax assessments The Board of Equalization wants to give county citizens advance notice of its responsibilities and work plans. The board was appointed by the Circuit Court. We are an entity of Virginia law, not county ordinance. We first met on March 26 for training by the Virginia Department of Taxation and to organize ourselves. Our chairman is Dick McNear, I am secretary, and Chris Parrish is the third member. We will begin hearing complaints about the recent reassessment on April 23 (appointments will be scheduled by Frances Dodson, secretary at the Reassessment Office, at 540-675-5373). Between now and that date we will learn what we can about general reassessment procedures and issues. None of us actively sought this job; we pledge to do it as fairly as we can. Our statutory purpose is to hear “complaints of inequalities wherein. . .property owners allege a lack of uniformity in assessments. . . .” Our responsibility is the issue of real estate value, not tax rates or tax bills, and not the structure or equity of the property tax system as the primary source of county revenues in Virginia. By law, our meetings must be open to the public; we cannot meet in executive session. By law, we are “charged with the especial duty of increasing as well as decreasing assessments, whether specific complaint be laid or not. . . .” We ask property owners who wish to meet with us to bring with them documents or other evidence in support of their complaints. We may, but well may not, take immediate action in response to a complaint. Bob Dennis Secretary Board of Equalization Taxpayer against funding football program I am a firm believer in the importance of education in our community and am more than happy to have the bulk of my local tax dollars go to support the fine job our teachers and administrators are doing at the Rappahannock County schools. On the whole I think the school board and administration do a great job in balancing state mandated spending requirements with other financial commitments to provide our students with a terrific education. We also are lucky to have great community support for our schools through the Headwaters programs and other volunteer efforts. This year’s 11 percent increase in the school budget is a big increase, however. The nearly $1 million more that county residents have to shell out of their own pockets seems excessive, but never theless, I’m willing to dig deeper, and have my property taxes raised in order to pay for it. (The increase works out to $131 dollars in EXTRA taxes for every man, woman, and child in Rappahannock County— you do the math to see how much extra your family is paying). What I’m not willing to pay a extra penny for, however, is the football program. I think football is a fine game and may be just as characterbuilding as soccer, volleyball, and tiddly-winks. It just happens to be a lot more expensive than other sports. I was against it when it was proposed for our schools last year, on the grounds that it would take too much money to set up and run, and shift attention and resources away from the excellent range of sports activities already available to our youngsters. Yet last summer community support quickly raised over $25,000 for a football program, and we were assured by all involved that football would be a “money maker” for the athletics department, not a financial drain. It wouldn’t cost us a cent, and it would actually contribute funds to other sports activities. So I, like a lot of other people, just shrugged my shoulders, and let it go at that. Imagine my surprise, therefore, when I read in last week’s Rappahannock News that among new spending items that I and every other taxpayer are being asked to shell out even more to fund our schools, is a request from Paul Gall to fund $10,500 for football coaching. Less than nine months after they promised that football would be revenue neutral, if not revenue positive, football supporters are asking us to fund the “volunteer” coaching staff. What next, asking taxpayers to fund new super-bright school stadium lights? If football supporters want an active football program at Rappahannock public schools, then let them live up to their promise of “no cost to the taxpayers or other existing sports programs at RCHS.” We pay more than enough in taxes already without being swindled into paying for things that were supposed to earn money for our schools. I say we hold the line on spending, and hold the football supporters to their promise. If they can raise $25,000 within a month to start the program, surely they can raise the funds privately to fund “volunteer” coaches. Alan Zuschlag Amissville Change your clock—change your battery and save lives This is a letter that can save lives in our community. The simple yet powerful act of changing the batteries in smoke alarms when you change the clock on April 6 can double a family’s chances of getting out of a home fire alive. As a 23 year fire service veteran, I have witnessed first-hand the tragedy and devastation of home fires. It’s even more heartbreaking when a young life is cut short. Each day, an average of nearly three children die in home fires. Overall, between 75 and 80 percent of home fire deaths in this country occur in the homes without working smoke alarms. Considering that a residential fire ignites every 85 seconds, it just makes sense to change your smoke alarm batteries each, and every spring. Additionally, ICHIEFS recommends replacing your smoke alarms every ten years. Just this past week a local resident had the misfortune of having a kitchen fire that filled the house with smoke. This fire occurred during the day, and was quickly reported, and extinguished by our fire company. If this fire had occurred at night the outcome would have probably been three fire fatalities, because the house had smoke detectors with no working batteries. The smoke detector is designed to provide an early warning in case of a fire. Most people don’t realize that on average you only have two minutes to exit the house once the detector sounds. Our company will provide, and install smoke detectors for those that cannot afford them, as part of our fire prevention campaign. Remember to “Change your Clock, Change your Battery” for your families safety. Chief J.B. Carter, Jr. Amissville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Earlier news DEADLINES Effective immediately, notices for upcoming events as well as news stories, letters to the editor and photographs must be submitted to the Rappahannock News no later than noon on Friday in order to be in the next issue of the paper, unless the story is one that carries news taking place over the weekend. 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Letters to the Editor ‘The ignorant being led by the arrogant’ The current waves of worldwide anti-war protests are as deeply disturbing as they are predictable in their content, rhetoric and organization. Although turbo-charged by the Internet and streamlined with modern organizational techniques, todays demonstrator bears a haunting resemblance to those of the late 1960's and early 1970’s. There are three basic requirements to be a demonstrator: (1) Think in a box. (2) Speak in slogans. (3) Believe that civil disobedience is “cool.” Those who possess organizational skills and zeal for a cause stemming from an exaggerated sense of moral superiority easily manipulate such people. Indeed, some of the same processes are involved in the formation of cults. That people allow themselves to be used in this way by ideological predators is disturbing. To be sure, many of the demonstrators are intelligent and good-hearted. Unfortunately there is a certain immaturity of thinking involved in that they show a poor grasp of history and human nature. History has shown repeatedly that appeasement of aggressive intent and behavior does not work unless the appeaser chooses to become subservient to the aggressor. This is a basic law of nature that applies to the interaction between members of any society regardless of species. Human history has endured the rise and fall of countless predators. Some have been brutal dictators, some have been cannibals and some have been used car salesmen. Every country and every human has been guilty of predatory behavior. It’s in all of us. The key word here is intent. In the current Mid-East crisis, the intent of the United States and its allies is not to wage war, it is to survive. That a major portion of the world community is at risk from intentional terrorism should be obvious to all. With the demise of the cold war it appeared for a while that the world was learning how to solve its problems through economic development rather than armed conflict. Terrorists do not want the world to become more civilized because they thrive on chaos, not harmony. We were warned of this threat years ago. Clearly, we did not adequately prepare for it. We have also made errors in our foreign policy, which impact the current situation. Because we value freedom, the United States allows and encourages responsible dissent and debate of the issues that affect us all. However, w’hen war protesters lay down in the street, prevent emergency vehicles from passing and disrupt the normal flow of business, they have crossed over the line. It is then that they “demonstrate" their true limitations of character and intellect. As a student at the University of California in the early 1960s I witnessed the absurd antics of Mario Savio and his followers as they overturned and burned police cars under the ridiculous banner of the “Free Speech Movement." it was tne Denavior of arrogant, spoiled children, throwing a tantrum because they didn’t get their way. It seems that little has changed. It is not hard to understand why some students get drawn into such behaviors: they are young, idealistic and are immersed in an environment of ideas. Few have enough life experience to understand the real world, and are easily influenced. Other types of protesters deserve criticism more. First, those older, more experienced media personalities, political Reader wants dream house when he returns from Iraq Thanks to the ARB, this family is not likely to enjoy the home they have planned to build. If you want every year. Are they not going to let them build the houses of their dreams. If not tell me now so I the county after being in Iraq. Ill agree that preserving the houses already built would be nice, but to say that mstonc, make the ARB trade in its vehicles for horses, better yet, make them walk. I think that should go far enough back in history for them. What a shame that someone can’t come to this county and build a home that they want. It is pathetic to see that the ARB isn’t going to let them build the you can’t build a house that doesn’t look his^ tone is criminal. Again, I would like to propose that maybe all of the people in the “Historic” district be made to walk. It doesn’t seem so historic when I see a new Mercedes, BMW, or big SUV go up and down the street, but I bet that is what these individuals that home they want. I_ How do they expect future generations to live in the county. Not many families are moving out, but more and more come The Worley ‘dream house’ don’t waste my time trying to plan the house that I wanted to build when I come back to --1 denied the new house are driving. Just sit and think about it for a while. Justin Purgaosn Via email Hager bears the heavy burden of preparedness John Hager, former lieutenant governor of Virginia, says he didn’t know what to expect when he accepted an offer from Democratic Gov. Mark Warner to be his assistant for the new Governor’s Office of Commonwealth Preparedness. “I found out in a hurry that it would amount to a lot,” he said. “It keeps me busy all day, and I think the agency is doing much to help protect Virginians.” Hager, a Republican, took the job after he was urged to do so by U. S. Senators John Warner and George Allen, and other fellow Republicans. “I haven’t lost my identity, and I still attend a considerable number of party functions,” he said. Known as a tireless worker, Hager heads a relatively small agency with a challenging mission: to coordinate preparations against terrorist activities in the Commonwealth and working closely with the Governor’s office while doing so. He has cabinet status. Hager says it took a while for the new agency to define its mission and the role it would play in helping prevent another Sept. 11, 2001, the day the Pentagon came under attack, LOOKING TO DIVERSIFY YOUR FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO.’ If you own other classes of fixed income investments this may be the nght time to add Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs) to your investment portfolio. 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Part of the job is to seek more federal resources for preparedness goals and to review and help develop all disaster, emergency management and terrorism management plans for the state and its agencies. “I think we play a very important role in ensuring that the state is ready to meet emergency situations if they arise. And, of course, one of our goals is to help coordinate actions to prevent terrorist activities from happening. Virginia, he notes, was the scene of one of the terrorist Old Dominion Poutics John Goolrick attacks of 9/11, and could be a future target for numerous reasons. He points out that the Pentagon, heart of the nations military structure, is on Virginia soil, as is the Central Intelligence Agency. Northern Virginia, millions of people live, is just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Hampton Roads home to some of the most important military bases in the nation, and its ports might make inviting targets for those who want to hurt the United States. The current war with Iraq, Hager said, has increased the threat level, but he stays so busy with work during daytime he cannot keep up with all that is transpiring in Iraq. Carolyn S. Wilson, M.D., P.C. announces her new location 1820 W. Plaza Drive Winchester, VA. (Jubal Early Plaza) Special Interests Include: • Perimenopause and Menopause • Preventive Medicine • Contraceptive Counseling • Urinary Incontinence • Abnormal Pap Smears • Adolescent Gynecology • Osteoporosis Now Accepting New Patients For more information or an appointment, call: 665-8414 www.dabinettandwilson.com “When I get home at night, I turn on the television and catch up on things.” He is confident that coalition forces will prevail, but is not surprised that the going is tough. Hager sought the office of Governor in 2001, after serving four years as lieutenant governor. But a GOP convention gave the nomination to Attorney General Mark Earley, who was defeated by Mark Warner in the general elections. Though a considerable number think Hager might have given Warner stiffer opposition, Hager says he does not have the time or inclination to reflect on what might have been. However, he notes that while he is perfectly satisfied with what he is doing now, it is not inconceivable that he might decide to seek the office of lieutenant governor again in 2005. “If I did, it wouldn’t be with the idea of running for governor again, but to be able to devote full time to the job and the needs of the Commonwealth without using the office for any political motives,” he said. “I have an excellent relationship with Governor Warner, and he has been extremely supportive of our work. “It is not easy to gauge just how effective the Governor’s Office of Commonwealth Preparedness has been” said Hager. “If its work has helped prevent some terrorist activities, that will probably never be known.” And he hopes that it will not be necessary for some future terrible terrorist event to test the readiness of the state to respond. He is certain that the nation is fraught with more danger now than ever. 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The Vietnam War protesters were nght, but for the wrong reasons. We should only fight wars we plan to win. You can’t put war, morality, and justice in the same basket. War itself is always brutal; it is the intent that matters Once our troops are committed to battle, we as veterans should be the first ones to extend our unqualified support. It is particularly galling to me as a Vietnam veteran to once again endure the media with their continual faultfinding and second guessing concerning matters about wjhich they know little. In such an environment it is indeed the ignorant led by the arrogant. Chip Busick Washington Reader disappointed at Town Council’s ‘behavior’ I am concerned and disappointed at the Washington Tbwn Council’s behavior. When Eugene Leggett was appointed (not elected) to the Washington Tbwn Council he said he would “seek to protect the minority opinion" and “develop mutual confidence and trust." He has done anything but inspire confidence or trust by his actions. Mr. Leggett is at times not only abrasive in his conduct but downright rude to the folks that attend meetings. Mr. Leggett, Mr. Goebel, Ms. Mitchell and Mr. Lynch blatantly ignored a petition signed by the majority to put Brandon Fowler on Town Council. Only one person spoke for Ms. Goodine. These folks do not care about interests other than their own. What is the mayor up to? What hidden agenda does he and those who align with him have? One thing is for sure. . .it is not our trust and confidence. Barbara Stockton Washington Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. 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County Board of Supervisors The following are items on the tentative agenda for the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meeting at the courthouse on GayStreet in Washington, Va. at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. 2 p.m. session Reports by Helen Williams, interim Supt. of schools; Janet Davis of RappFlow; Dr. Lilian Peake on the Smallpox Inoculation Program; Old Business • Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services-Fire Levy Board and Budgets • Landfill/Solid Waste Planning • Livestock Compensation Program LTpdate New Business • Congratulatory Resolution: Rappahannock County High School Volleyball Team; • Resolution of Thanks: Deputy Ray Jackson; • DCJS Grant, Criminal Justice Record System Grant $18,750.00 Grant required; • Use of CarverPiedmont; • Discussion of 4-H Extension Position; • Set School Budget Public Hearing Date (Suggest April 28 at 7 p.m. at High School Auditorium); Appointments • Recreational Facilities Authority, request by Margy Day to fill Eileen Day's unexpired term, ending this June 30, and be appointed to a new term of four years; • Recreational Facilities Authority, vacant seat, request by Shannon Swain to fill the position, ending June 30, 2005; • Rappahannock Emergency Medical Services Council}) Paul Poling resigned, term expires on June 3. 7 p.m. session • Appalachian Club, LLC (tabled at request of applicant); • Haskell A-F District Withdrawal Request; • Zoning Amendment, Distilleries in VC and GC zones. 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VDOT and VRTBA sponsor safety week from April 6-12 By Sarah L. Greenhalgh Rappahannock News Staff Writer First Sgt. Ed Murphy, who leads Division II, Area 12 of the Virginia State Police, knows his job is dangerous. But there is one line of work he would never take on. “You could not pay me enough to stand on the side of the highway with a jackhammer," Murphy said. “Work zones are ten times more dangerous than our jobs.” Murphy isn't just speaking of the major highways. He says the small town zones and back roads like the ones in Rappahannock are also a potential hazard. “Drivers have to be careful whenever they see the cones and flagmen,” Murphysaid. “Especially in town or in rural areas. People come up so fast on a zone, there isn't a lot of time to react. You are looking at a 200 pound worker verses an 80,000 pound truck. Who do you think is going to win?” The Virginia Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Virginia Road and Transportation Builders Association are sponsoring Work Zone Awareness Week from April 6-12. Murphy and former trooper Bart Rogers, now of the cooperate safety officer for General Excavation, Inc., are hoping to remind drivers just how dangerous work zones can be. “There have been several incidents in Area 12 in the last couple of years,” Rogers said. “This summer, we have a couple of serious work zones going into effect. Seven people were killed in Virginia alon6 last year, and over 327 people were injured in accidents at construction r sites." Murphy and Rogers say the incidents can be as small as someone throwing food or batteries at highway workers as ihey go by, to clipping a worker, or actually the inability to stop in time as a work zone comes up. "People are flying by these zones at upwards of 70 miles and hours," Rogers said. “You can’t react if you are a worker, and you can't stop if you are a driver." Trooper injured But highway workers are not the only people that are in the line of fire, Murphy said, routine traffic stops involving law enforcement are also dangerous as one of Murphy’s own found out in February. Former Area 12 trooper Angel Graham, 34, had just been transferred to another countv and had onlv been at her new job only for a couple of months when a routine traffic stop nearly cost Graham her life. Trucker Thomas Bradley Hurt, 51, died after his tanker careened into trooper Graham's car while she was writing up a ticket for a van she had stopped off Interstate-81. The early morning crash caused a 7,000 fuel spill, and Graham was airlifted to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital to their special neurotrauma intensive care unit. 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Greenhalgh may be reached at sgreenhalgh@timespapers. com The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Road and Transportation Builders Association will be sponsoring Work Zone Safety Week, April 6-12 this year. In 2002, seven lives were lost and more than 327 people were injured in work zone related accidents. ■ Legislation was just passed doubling fines in work zones from $250 to $500 starting July 2003. Below are a few safety tips for drivers. • Stay alert. Expect anything to occur when entering a work zone. • Pay close attention. Signs and traffic control devices give positive guidance. • Don’t tailgate. Unexpected stops frequently occur in work zones. • Don’t speed. Note the posted speed limits in and around the work zone. • Keep up with traffic flow. Dedicate your full attention to the roadway and those traveling around you. • Don’t change lanes. The time saved just isn't worth the chance. • Minimize distractions. Avoid changing radio stations and using mobile phones while driving in a work zone. • Watch for flaggers. Their direction will get you through the work zone safely. • Expect the unexpected. Keep an eye out for workers and their equipment. • Be patient. Remember the work zone crew are working to improve your future ride. BREEDEN’S PLANT HOUSE Now Open Honrs: 8 a.m. to 6 p.ni. Pansies, House Plants, Hanging Baskets, Planting Supplies, Dish Cardens, and.Funeral/Cenietary Arrangements Flowering & Otfk Vegetable Bedding Plants pack Make sure to visit our shop featuring silk arrangements and gifts. 540-923-4381 Directions: Prom Sptpffy nlle. take Rt. 231 Sttnlh for 1ft Miles, torn left on Rl, M2, go 1.5 miles AUCTION 5:30 pm Sat., April 5 at the auction gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville, VA Whal a splendid evening we have in store for you! This auction features the contents of a fine old Hint Hill, Rappahannock Co,, VA, home - most of which were acquired in the early 1960s from the estate of an elderly foreign service official - plus furniture and smalls from a 19c. Fauquier house and inventory from a retired antique dealer: Ot' HIGHLY SIGNIFICANT AND HISTORICAL NOTE A very fine, elegant Levi and Abel Hutchins (New England) tall clock dating from the late 1700s. FINE FURNITURE OFFERINGS include * Chippendale * Victorian * Local Country * Deco * Queen Anne-style * AND MORE, including * chests & dressers * dining room pieces & sets * wardrobes * sola * bookcases * desks * MORE! Walnut, pine, mahoganv, oak, etc. 1836 Andrew Jackson signature: old clocks; elderly oils, prints, etc.; Ky. Derby glasses (1961, 196.3); silver, lots of glassware (cut, pattern. Carnival, etc.); fine porcelain & china; lots costume jewelry; AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! Watch the website for photos and finds! Terms: Cash or good check w/ID. No buyer's premium Bill Pavne Auctions, inc. P.O. Bon 178, Amissville, VA 20106 • 540-937-4142 VAAt "" email: payne729(3’earthlink.net • website: www.bpauctions.com Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper.., i, 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) ^ M — -. ■ % ~ ■ ■■■■■ EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At l^w / 540-829-6900 • 1-800434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordahle, Quality Legal Semit es Sin^e IV75 -;r > B ' A Virginians are too fat says Department of Health Overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions in Virginia and the nation, according to the Virginia Department of Health. In 2001, 57 percent of adult Virginians were overweight or obese, up from 40 percent in 1991. A 2000 sampling of fourth graders in 15 Virginia schools revealed that 17 percent were overweight. In 1997, a sampling of 10 schools revealed that 15 percent were overweight. According to the US. Department of Health and Human Services, two-thirds of all American adults suffer from overweight and obesity. Another nine million children are overweight. Public health officials across the U.S. are using Public Health Week, April 713, to call attention to the prevalence of overweight and obesity and their harmful health effects. The theme of this year's observance is "Getting in Shape for the Future: Healthy Eating and Active Living. "The main reasons for these increases are overeating and inactivity," said State Health Commissioner Robert B. Stroube. "People who suffer from overweight and obesity are at serious risk of premature death, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other problems. We have mounted several projects to reduce the risk of overweight." With help from three federal grants, the Virginia Department of Health has funded projects in 18 health districts to increase the number of adults who are physically active and/or at a healthy weight. Three other districts focus on reducing overweight among children in their com mumties. Project managers attack the problem on several fronts. Some work with restaurants to offer heart-healthy menus, and with vending machine companies to offer healthy choices. Others work with churches to cook healthy meals for church events. The staffs also work with local partners to upgrade sidewalks, install bicycle lanes and increase access to recreation areas. According to national public health authorities, obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. Each year about 300,000 deaths are associated with obesity. In 2000, the estimated economic cost of obesity was $115 billion. Overweight and obesity are not limited to any particular age, race, gender or ethnic group. In the U.S., 69 percent of black women are considered overweight or obese compared with 47 percent of white women. Sixty-two percent of white men are considered overweight or obese compared to 58 percent of black men. The proportion of overweight children has tripled since 1980. We can reverse these numbers in two wavs," said Jody Stones, manager of the Virginia Department of Healths Cardiovascular Health Project. "On an individual level we can increase our personal commitment to healthy eating and increase our level of physical activity. On the community level we can work with school and community leaders to create environments that support healthy eating and physical activity." ' \ r 1 Things you can DO ON A PERSONAL LEVEL • Follow the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Dietary Guidelines for healthy eating. (See them on the Internet at www.health.gov/dietaryg uidelines. • Build physical activity into your daily routine. Accumulate at least 30 minutes of activity most days of the week by walking part way to work or taking the stairs. • Eat smaller portions at mealtime. • Drink more loW-fat milk, and water instead of soda. • Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. They can be fresh, frozen, canned, dried and juice. Serving sizes ■ are one-half cup vegetables or fruit, a medium piece of fresh fruit, a cup of chopped raw, leafy vegetables, six ounces of 100% fruit or vegetable juice, onehalf cup canned beans or peas or one-quarter cup dried fruit. • Eat more fiber, which is found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. • Reduce the amount of time children spend watching TV or playing video games and encourage more physical activity. • Plan family and school activities that provide everyone with exercise and enjoyment. • Let children know they are loved, appreciated and valued just the way they are. In Brief Middle Street Gallery presents exhibit of Carol ,rLumier" Baliles Middle Street Gallery announces the opening of a show of expressive watercolors by Washington area artist, Carol "Lumier" Baliles, on Friday, April 4. There will be a reception on Sunday, April 6, from 2 to 6 p.m. The show continues through April 30, Fridays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Baliles will be in attendance all four Sundays during the exhibit to speak about her art. Baliles was formerly an assistant art director of the Tbrpedo Factory Art Center in historic Old Town Alexandria, where her studio is located. Her work has been in more than 65 exhibitions with awards and selections by notable curators. Gid Brown Baptist Church to hold revival April 13-18 Pastor John Burke invites everyone to attend a revival at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church in Washington from April 13-18 at 7:30 p.m. Evangelist Mark Rogers of Fairbanks, Ala., will be featured. There will be special singing each night as well as a nursery.

‘Treasures of Rappahannock County’ Henry Glassie, an authority on 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. Taxes From Page A1 they'll bring in to the county coffers because a lawsuit must be filed in order to sell them. A section of the Virginia Code gives the county Board of Supervisors authority to have "published in a newspaper of general circulation in lire coun ty, city or town or to De made available on any Internet site maintained by or for such county, city or town" lists of those individuals who are delinquent in paying their real estate taxes. The Taw further states that the officer responsible for the collection of real estate taxes may institute judicial proceedings to sell property on which taxes are "delinquent on Dec. 31 following the second anniversary of the date on which such taxes have become due,” after providing notification to the property owner at least 30 days in advance of such proceedings. The March 27 issue of the Rappahannock News bore these bad tidings. It listed some 104 entries representing more than 250 acres plus 26 lots on which taxes had not been paid since Dec. 5. The notice of delinquent taxpayers also included 52 entries that are subject to "judicial sale of real property" because of delinquency of taxes "due on 5 December 2000 or some earher year." According to Luke, "some of the parcels are over 20 years behind paying taxes." They have not yet been sold because of legal issues such as the identity of the owners, right-of-way issues and being able to physically locate the property. It was the first time since See TAXES, Page A8 This seems so inadequate but the only way I have at the moment. 1 just want to tell yon how much your care and concern meant to me (hiring my sad loss. ^ ft brought me through »■« , most difficult tune and I shall always give you my heart ' felt thanks with pevery passing day. ^ Sincerely, ;Jane Heradoy Classic Twins, Inc. Free Food& Drinks! 19363 Brandy Rd • Brandy Station (3 miles North of Culpeper) * 540-829-0313 Grand Opening of IVew Showroom!!! 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Although "glass cookies" never existed, they were sometimes called by that name, being that drinking glasses (when turn upside down and pressed into cookie dough) allowed the open end to become a cookie cutter that could cut out rounds in different sizes, depending on the size of the glass and its opening. For instance, a martini glass would make a big cookie whereas a whiskey glass would make a small one. Therefore, the name "glass cookies" refers to upside down glasses used as cutters. Tb check out your glass cookie jar, send a photo or accurate draw mg oi it including its color, size, pattern or design if any, and any marks it may have, to glass expert Neil Unger (who buys, sells, and deals in collectible glass) do Unger Junction Antiques, PO. Box 8125, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for a reply or evaluation, or phone Unger at 847-394-2491. Unger is also the president of the prestigious 20-30-40 Society, which offers a great Depression Glass education beyond belief. Q. I have a number of old chauffeur, sheriff, and other types of old and odd badges I've accumulated over the years, as well as assorted advertising watch fobs, and medals I want to sell. Can you put me in touch with a collector or buyer who'll buy the whole kit and caboodle for a good price? Phillip Jennings Green Bay, Wis. A. Write Russell Riberto (who buys such items and other similar pieces for quick cash) 8944 S. Mozart Ave., Evergreen Park, IL 60805. Enclose a description of what you have, and include a long self-addressed envelope with two 37 cent stamps, for his extensive multi-page illustrated buy/sell list. Or phone Russell at 708-422-0535. * Q. I would greatly appreciate any information you could give me concerning how to find prices for collector plates. Can you point me in the right direction? Janet Knopp Neptune Beach, Fla. A- Collector plates can be found Listed with their up-todate prices, in the "2003 Price Guide to Contemporary Collectibles and Limited Editions - 8th Edition" edited by Mary L. Sieber which features more than 66,000 collectibles representing more than 290 companies. It is available in a 944-page thick edition with an eight-page color section, for $25.95 postpaid from Krause Publications, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990-0001. Or phone 1800)-258-0929 toll-free to order. Q. I have an old handmade tin cookie cutter shaped like an elephant that has a strap handle, and measures over 4-inches long. Does it have any value? Marie Nathan Munster, Ind. A- Yes, between $55 and $65 depending on its condition and workmanship. Write Anita Gold, P.O. Box 597401, Chicago, IL 60659; enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Rappahannock Bank hires Karen A. Williams as teller Sherry S. Cillo, branch manager of Rappahannock National BankN has announced the hiring of Karen A. Williams as teller at the main office location in the Tbwn of Washington. “We are pleased to have someone like Karen join our organization. She comes to us after a successful tenure at BB&T Bank, formerly F&M Bank, in Flint Hill. “Karen brings extensive knowledge of branch operations using modem technologies that will be utilized at our new location on Bank Road scheduled to open later this summer,” said Cillo: Williams resides with her husband, Bruce, her son, Mike and her granddaughter, Alexis in Huntly. Founded in 1902, and now with assets of almost $42 Karen A. Williams million, Rappahannock National Bank is a subsidiary of Union Bankshares Corporation. Union Bankshares’ Common Stock trades on the National Over-The-Counter Market. Amanda Weakley is honors student Amanda Weakley, daughter of Richard and Sharon Weakley of Sperryville, recently has become a member of Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society at Virginia Tech. 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Water From Page A1 • Rachel Bynum of Waterpenny CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm which specializes in organically grown vegetables, will explain why good, clean water helps the county’s agricultural community; • Beth Gall a teacher at Rappahannock County High School and an official stream monitor for the Commonwealth of Virginia, will talk of student involvement in stream ecology matters; • A representative from the Thornton River Fly Shop in Sperryville will explain its interest in the health of the streams and how fishing helps the tourism industry and the county’s economy not only through the sport, but also by customers staying at local bed and breakfasts, dining in restaurants and purchasing items in gift shops. Janet Davis will introduce the speakers and serve as panel moderator. Shane Spitzer, physical sci entist at the park’s headquarters in Luray, will go into detail on the air and water quality in Shenandoah National Park and the relationship between the two. Using equipment from the park, he will demonstrate how water conductivity, pH, discharge, the extent of waterborne pathogens are measured. Shelly May, the Rappahannock Watershed Field Coordinator for the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, will explain the Rappahannock River Tributary Strategy Plan. May will speak on the goal of engaging everyone — individuals, businesses, schools, communities, and governments—in improving the water quality in watersheds such as those within Rappahannock County. While the county may receive good, clean water from the park, it is responsible for its quality as it makes its way through the county on its way to the Chesapeake Bay. The Tributary Strategy seeks to balance the natural chemistry mix and water clari ty in Rappahannock County’s streams and rivers to sustain a healthy aquatic system. The setting for this public forum is of interest. As part of the Sperryville Gateway Project, a new pedestrian bridge over the Thornton River is now in place and is being landscaped. Soon it will be available to the public to walk easily into “downtown” Sperryville. The Gateway project is supported by the Shenandoah National Park. There will be activities both inside the building and alongside the Thornton River. There also will be free food and a free map of the major streams in Rappahannock County, part of a planned series of natural resource maps of our county. Sponsors for the RappFLOW event are: Shenandoah National Park, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Rappahannock County High School, Sperryville Gateway Project, Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, Piedmont Environmental Council and the Madison County Task Force for Sustainable Growth. Taxes From Page A7 1995 that a list of delinquent taxpayers has been published and was done so because "we just got an accumulation of them," said Luke in an interview this week. The next step, according to the Code of Virginia is to begin the proceedings 30 days after the date of the notice, for the sale of the 52 parcels delinquent since Dec. 5, 2000 or ear Her, unless the owners make the required payments. "We re going to wait the 30 days and see what gets paid in that time period," said Luke. "After that I will make a prioritized Ust of properties subject to sale. We ll start with the properties which will provide the most revenue to the county and have the fewest legal problems." Past legal proceedings brought against delinquent taxpayers have resulted in the county collecting over $132,000 since 1994, with over $48,500 collected in 2001. These sums are net to the county as all legal fees and court costs are paid by the taxpayer in addition to these amounts, said Luke. Before the notice of delinquent taxpayers was published last month, officials sent warning letters to those who hadn't paid their taxes. Luke said a number of people came in and agreed to pay their taxes on an installment plan plus 10 percent interest per year. Those names were not put on the delinquent list, he said. JLfs just around the comer and half a million readers in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier and Clarke counties are going to need help preparing their taxes. Call today to advertise your tax service in the directory that will get you results! Loudoun, Clarke, businesses please call Tonya Fields at ext 1348 • Tfields@timespapers.com. 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Superintendent Doug Morris announced today that facilities have begun opening and will continue through the spring. Visitor Centers will be operated as follows: Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center will open April 6; Dickey Ridge Visitor Center will open April 20; and Loft Mountain Information Center will open May 24. Campgrounds will operate on the following schedule: Dundo and Big Meadows Camp grounds will open on April 4; Lewis Mountain Campground will open on May 2; Loft Mountain Campground opens on May 9; and Mathews Arm Campground will open on May IB. Campground prices have increased this year and are as follows: Mathews Arm, Lewis Mountain and Loft Mountain Campgrounds are $16; Big Meadows Campground is $16 off reservation (April, May and November) and $19 on reservation. Dundo Campground is $32. Elkwallow Wayside, Skyland Resort and Big Meadows Wayside opened on March 28. Other concessioner-operated restaurants, lodges, and associated facilities will operate as follows: Big Meadows Shower/Laundry will open on April 4; Big Meadows Lodge will open on April 17; Loft Mountain Wayside opens on April 18; Lewis Mountain Cabins and Lewis Mountain Campstore will open on May 2; Loft Mountain Campstore and Loft Mountain Shower and Laundry will open on May 9; and Panorama will open on May 16. For more information about planning a trip to Shenandoah National Park go to http://www.nps.gov/shen and click on the “In depth” section or call the park at (540) 999-3500. Easements From Page A1 Oak easement cluster, and the Dillon family protected a mountainside overlooking Hawlin Road. First Francois-Marie and Linda Patomie, and later Mary Parrish and Anne Pallie, granted Thornton Valley easements both upstream and down from the major easement given in earlier years by Billy and Mary Fannon. Finally, on the year’s nextto-last day, Bayard Catron helped launch what may be a new effort to stave off suburbantype pressures affecting Shenandoah National Park. The easement he donated to the United States on a tract south of Sperryville uses language closely similar to the standard Virginia easement, but adds provisions governing the visual impact of buildings and limiting the placement of hunting blinds in the park boundary area. At the end of 2002, easements covering more than 1,700 acres approved by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation in 2001 and 2002 had not yet shown up in the county’s Record Room. Tb be sure, some of those may never be completed — but the magnitude of the carryover coupled with growing landown A conservation easement is a legal agreement between a landowner and a government agency or a non-profit conservation organization that places permanent limits on the future development of a parcel in order to protect the conservation value of the land, according to the Piedmont Environmental Council. An easement is both a restriction on and a protection for future owners and residents. Limits on future subdivision become a protection for the future neighborhood. A restriction on industrial use means no pipelines or power plants on your farm or next door (assuming your neighbor also gives an easement). An easement may generate a variety of tax benefits for the easement donor, but protection of the land and the neighborhood is usually the primary motive, in fact, about half of all easement donors in Virginia never seek tax benefits. A 2002 study commissioned by Headwaters has identified a new benefit in Rappahannock County — findings suggest that every acre now benefiting from “land-use” taxation placed under easement will generate perhaps $5 per year in additional state aid to our public schools. For more information, contact the Virginia Outdoors Foundation at 703-327-6118, John Rice at the Rappahannock office of the Piedmont Environmental Council at 987-9437 or Bob Dennis at 540-364-2569. er interest in direct action to implement Rappahannock’s “Scenic County” policy give promise that 2003 will see ever greater protection of our privately owned landscape. Bob Dennis, who placed his own land under conservation easement in 1977 (the second easement in the county) is former president of the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance. He currently serves on the board ofRCCA. TRIBLE EQUIPMENT, INC. 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Local author on a roll with White House children’s book By Kathleen Litchfield Special to the Rappahannock News What began as an intensive hobby for Cindy Arbelbide evolved into the first children’s book ever published by the White House Historical Association. Arbelbide, the new assistant librarian at Rappahannock County Library, has long loved researching presidential history. So when she received a telephone call from the editorial director of the White House Historical Association, she leapt at the opportunity to participate in a children’s book project. The culmination of that project, “The White House Easter Egg Roll,” was published in 1997. The book chronicles the history and annual revelry of the national egg-rolling event which began in 1878. It has drawn thousands ofchildren and adults to the South Lawn of the White House each year, on the Monday after Easter Sunday. “With the blessings of President Rutherford B. and Mrs. Hayes, the children turned the White House South Lawn into their personal playground,” reads the text on the White House web site, which publicizes the national event. “Only during the two World Wars, and an life-sized Easter bunny rolling eggs alongside the children. “What I remember is that it was a very cold, windy day,” said Hahn, who recalled the thousands of people, the performance of the prestigious U.S. Marine Band and many children’s activities including relay races with eggs on spoons. S h e remembers President and Mrs. Bill Clinto Photo courtesy of Kathleen Litchfield Rappahannock County assistant librarian Cindy Arbelbide will be signing her book, “The White House Easter Egg Roll” on Saturday, April 5 at the library as a fundraiser to help purchase children’s picture and short story books. n greeting the crowd: purchasing she thinks of researching as an laughed Arbelbide. “They also changed the size of the font which changed the length of each line. With writing, if you have a good editor, you’ll have a good book. You just have to learn to be flexible.” Arbelbide, who was hired by the library in February and heads the Children and Young Adult sections, said athletir tpam occasional rainy date were the festivities canceled, a souvenir wooden Easter Egg inscribed with the Throughout the White House; and ogling over a five-foot-tall y e a r s , Presidents, First Ladies and White House pets have made personal appearances.” Some county residents have fond memories of attending the egg roll. One of them is Bonnie Hahn of Huntly Photo courtesy of Kathleen Litchfield cnocoiate faster bunny. “It was something well always remember,” said Hahn, who purchased one of Arbelbide’s books for her son, hoping that one day he will read it to his grandchildren. In 4996, Arbelbide received the White House Historical Association’s book writing assignment. She had four months to compose the text. Writing for grades 4-6, she used her many months of already-completed, holiday dvent research and wrote in a poetry format. Only 29 days before the publication date, her editors requested she rewrite the book for ages 4-6 rather than WHO took her 1 "Ia winuiens uuu\ me vvnue, grades 4-6. son, Ben, in House Easter Egg Roll, was “That was when I discovered I could 1997 to see a commissioned by the White House, really write, and I actually liked to write, at would think of preparing for a game. “You have to be in shape to do it and you have to know the techniques. Then, it (research) is really fun,” she said. Arbelbide will talk to children and young adults about those techniques and about writing in general during a special presentation and book signing fund-raiser on Saturday, April 5 at the library. Arbelbide will read, “The White House Easter Egg Roll” at 11:30 a.m. and sign the $9 books from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the library’s collections in the form of children’s picture and short story books. Arbelbide thinks it is imperative in today’s world to encourage young people to write and do research without using the Internet, by using the library’s collections of encyclopedias, almanacs and atlases. She also aims to encourage their ere ativitv through writing in whatever form inspires and motivates them. “Writing allows young people to express on paper what is happening in their heads. It increases their vocabulary, enhances their articulation, helps them formulate ideas and stimulates their imaginations,” she said. “If you can keep a notepad and a pen close to your bed, you can record all those feelings and thoughts you have right before you wake up — one of the most creative times for some people. The ability to capture your thoughts, at any moment, on paper, is powerful.” Arbelbide, who formerly taught health and physical education in Alaska, Oregon, Japan and Kansas, wants to hear from children and people of all ages, about their favorite books and about books they would like to have in the library for research purposes as well as pure reading enjoyment. She encourages everyone to take a proactive role in their library by entering book titles into the library’s suggestion box, or by simply giving her a call. As a young girl in California, Arbelbide loved horses and remembers “Black Beauty” as one of her first favorite books. She also loved humorous stories, tall tales and folk tales like those of “Pecos Bill” and “Paul Bunyan.” Arbelbide wants to enhance the library’s science collection and to focus more attention on career development. She thinks it is essential to draw from the wide pool of human expertise and knowledge she sees right here in Rappahannock County. “The Rappahannock Library is really a unique place, not only because it is in a beautiful area and we have amazing support in the form of volunteers and community residents, but because of the diversity of people and their professions — the farmers, the teachers,” she said. “We are so blessed to have the wealth of talent and resources that we do here. When you’re around people who love what they’re doing, life is really fun.” Award-winning films coming to The Theatre in Washington By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News The best of the Oscar-nominated films will be available at The Theatre on Gay Street in the Ibwn of Washington this spring. Streep nominated for Oscars. • May 2: “The Hours” (PG-13,114 minutes). Based on Michael Cunningham’s Pulitzer-winning 1998 novel, the film follows three women during a pivotal day in each of their lives. The first is Virginia Woolf me nappanannock Association tor the Arts and the Community (RAAC) is pleased to present these films. “Chicago” has the most wins, taking the Oscar for Best Picture and Catherine ZetaJones capturing the award for Best Supporting Actress. While Nicole Kidman takes the Oscar for Best Actress in “The Hours,” Julianne Moore has to be a close second for her moving performance in the (Nicole Kidman) writing Mrs. Dalloway in 1923; the second is an unhappy housewife (Julianne Moore) in 1951 L.A.; and the last is Streep, a successful book editor in 2001 Manhattan. Nine Oscar nominations. • May 16: “Gangs Of New York” (R, 165 minutes). Set in a seedy comer of 19th-century New York, director Martin Scorsese’s story follows Amsterdam Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio) who witnesses the death of his father (Liam same film. Si “Catch Me If You Can,” “Adaptation,” “Gangs of p New York” and “Maid in Manhattan” are all out- §1 standing, gamering several more nominations and f wins. Here are the films and their dates: 1 • April 11: “Catch Me If You Can” (PG-13, 140 | minutes). Based on the life of Frank Abagnale Jr., | played by Leonardo DiCaprio, Frank passes him- t self off as a doctor, a lawyer, a professor and an air- ' line pilot. Ibm Hanks, FBI Special Agent, is determined to arrest him. Spielberg’s 1960s saga is hugely entertaining. Golden Globe nomination for DiCaprio; Oscar nomination for Christopher Walken If Neeson) at the hands of Bill Poole (Daniel DayI Lewis). A tale based on true stories of New York I gangs in the mid-1800s. Eight Oscar nominations. • June 6: “Chicago” (PG-13, 107 minutes). Starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger and Queen Latifah, this high-energy film version of the Broadway musical about murder, showbiz and corruption in 1920s Chicago mixes fabulous song and dance numbers with narrative. ZetaJones, Zellweger and Queen Latifah all Oscar nominees; 13-in all. • June 20: “Maid In Manhattan” (PG-13,103 min„ utes). Jennifer Lopez stars as hotel maid who plays Abagnale s rather. • April 25: “Adaptation” (R, 112 minutes). Director Spike Jonze and screenwriter Charlie Kaufman provide a seriocomedy 1 about the creative process. This is the story of a Hollywood screenwriter (Nicholas Cage) trying to adapt a novel about ^ orchids for the screen. He stalks and 15 becomes infatuated with Susan Orlean ^ (Meryl Streep), who wrote the book. A Mansa Ventura who strikes sparks with a dreamboat politician when he mistakes her for a hotel guest. Ralph Fiennes plays opposite Lopez in this romantic comedy. More to come: The following movies are being considered for the summer season: “The Pianist,” “The Quiet American,” “Far from Heaven” and “Bowling for Columbine.” If there are other films viewers would like for us to show, call 675 mind-bending comedy worth seeing. Cage and 2205. I Friends and neighbors take on roles as actors in play By Joyce Abell Special to the Rappahannock News Ki Theatre will burst forth with a staged reading of Dylan Thomas’s great springtime masterpiece, “Under Milk Wood,” featuring 16 Rappahannock friends and neighbors taking on more than 50 roles on Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13. “Under Milk Wood” has been described as a rowdy and earthy Welsh version of “Our Town.” It is a moving and often hilarious account of one spring day in a small coastal Welsh village. Dylan Thomas’s great gift was to give expression to the magnificent flavor and variety of life in his masterpiece, written shortly before his death. “Under Milk Wood” begins shortly before dawn with the dreams of the sleeping people of the town, interwoven with ghosts of the long dead, and then moves through the brilliant, noisy day, finally closing as darkness brings on the bawdy night and most (but not all) of its inhabitants have once again gone to bed. Though the play takes place in Wales, it speaks to the very heart and soul of every one of us who has ever lived in a small village or town. Come see Myfanwy Price, sweetshop owner (Sallie Morgan) and Mog Edwards, linendraper (Peter Hornbostel) carry on a torrid love affair, but only through the mail. Listen to the sweet singing of Polly Garter (Nancy Peacock) who loves life, babies and men, in that order. The Reverend Eli Jenkins (David Hilty) delivers his morning sermon to the town below while still in his pajamas. Butcher Beynon (Peter Winfield) devilishly delights in making Mrs.Beynon (Laura Dodd) scream at dinnertime by telling her she’s eating pusscat. Mrs.Willy Nilly, the postman’s wife (Pam Fletcher) steams open every piece of mail her husband delivers. Lord Cut-Glass (Bill Dobrovir) listens to the voices of his 66 clocks, one for each year of his life. Gypsyish Mrs. Dai Bread Two (Pat Hamilton) delights in fooling naive Mrs. Dai Bread One (Joam?e Getsinger) with her predictions about their husband, Mr. Dai Bread (Mike Mahoney). Mrs. Organ Morgan (Lois Manookian) once again gets into a snit because her husband is forever thinking of Johann Sebastian Bach instead of listening to her. Mary Ann Sailors (Margaret Gottlieb) knows there is heaven on earth. First Voice (Betsy Tbth) sets the scenes for us. And over it all sits blind Captain Cat (Norman Getsinger) at his window, listening to his neighbors’ movements throughout the day, while he sometimes dreams of his long-lost love, Rosie Probert (Joyce Abell). Co-directors for “Under Milk Wood” are Betsy Toth and Joyce Abell. “Under Milk Wood” will be performed at Ki Theatre at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Reservations may be made by calling Ki Theatre at 6751616. Photo courtesy ot Richard LyH.es TAKING A BREAK: Mike Mahoney, left, Sallie Morgan and Bill Dobrovir enjoy a moment of merriment as they rehearse their lines from “Under Milk Wood" to be performed at the Ki Theatre on April 12 antfT 3. Celebrated jazz trio to perform at The Theatre By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News The celebrated New York jazz guitarist Howard Alden will be joined by Chuck Redd, on vibes and drums and Steve Novosel, on bass, on Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay late and complete.” Chuck Redd began performing internationally when he joined the Charlie Byrd Trio in 1980 at the age of 21. That year, he also joined the Great Guitars (Barney Kessel, Charlie Byrd and Herb Ellis). Redd has given street in the Ibwn of Washington. This will be Howard Alden concerts on several extensive Euronean tours anrl the last of the popular jazz concerts to be held at the Theatre this spring. Bom in California in 1958, Alden began playing at the age of 10 and, as he grew older, worked professionally around Los Angeles playing in groups ranging from traditional to mainstream to modem jazz. On moving to New York City in 1982, his skills as soloist and accompanist were quickly recognized, and he now performs widely both nationally and internationally. Alden gathers accolades from critics wherever he plays. Favorable reviews are to be found in newspapers throughout the United States, in the British national press, and in magazines — from those focusing exclusively on jazz to The New Yorker, where Whittney Balliett wrote of his “utter assurance . . . crystalline sound, each note articu tours of Japan. This spring he will be performing at the Bern Jazz Festival in Switzerland. He has performed with the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet in Africa, at the White House on more than one occasion, and at Carnegie Hall with Mel Tonne. Like Redd, Steve Novosel has played at the Theatre in “Little” Washington on several occasions. He works often with vocalist Shirley Horn and saxophonist David Newman. He has over 50 recordings to his credit. Tickets for the concert are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Reservations are recommended. To make them, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s schedule, phone 6751253 or send email to TheatreVA@ aol.com.

‘/AV&'V ^ - X J: Church 1 Activities Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Trey Hensley Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Choir practice 7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. A missville 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. with Unity of Love Praise Temple: picnic 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. Thorntons 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 Store Peregorys host 16th birthday party for daughter The home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory was the setting for a party on Saturday honoring their daughter, Jennifer, on her 16th birthday. Guests brought gifts and wishes and ei\joyed a bountiful meal. Besides the Peregorys and son, Joseph, those attending were Vickie Gheen and children, Jim, Cassy, Shane and Chandler of Strasburg; Glenda Settle and children Adam, Serena, Miranda and Doranda of Bealeton; Loren Hoover of Carlyle, Pa.; Whitney Savage of Rixeyville; Mae Gheen of Mauertown; Lucille Peregory and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal; Kristen Frazier of Amissvilte; Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark of Culpeper; Chrissy Robinson and Daniel of Culpeper; Victoria Compton of Culpeper; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kelly, Isaac and Natalie of Culpeper; Tania Meadows and friend Amber of Harrisonburg; Mr. and Mrs. Tim Vance, Trent and Alexis; Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and Jason; Melissa 5i Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS Wharton, Luke and Dillion; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory, Loren and Bryce; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca; Shirley Savage, Ray Wharton, Wendy Chapman, Sillus, Richard, Marcus and Monica, all of Castleton. Condolences are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodard upon the loss of their son, Charles Raymond Woodard Jr., which occurred last Saturday. He was laid to rest on March 28 in Fairview Cemetery. The elder Woodards resided on the Durant farm several years ago. Birthday wishes for the week go out to Katrina Miller and A.C. Dodson, who celebrate today; Billy Meade and Ronnie Cubbage who both “share Monday as their day. The “Singing and Pickin’” party has been rescheduled for Friday, April 4 at the Salem Fire Hall on Sperryville Pike from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Food and beverages will be available by the fire department. Joseph and Jennifer Peregory returned home last Tuesday after a six day visit to friends in Okla. The Piedmont Home and Garden Expo will be held Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Culpeper High School with admission price of $2 for adults. Children are free. Our prayers go out to Jake Robinson, who underwent major heart surgery on Thursday in Fairfax Hospital. Others for whom we covet your prayers are Shelvy Frazier, Janet Peregory, Rosie Wharton, Edith Green, Anna Dodson, June Brooks, Daisy Lucas, Lucy Bailey, June Clark, Eunice Meade, Grat Buraker, Harry Fincham, Ray and Louise Hawkins and Hazel Delph. The Spring Fling Craft Show, sponsored by the Salem Volunteer Department, to be held on Saturday, April 26, at the fire house is seeking vendors. For vendor space or any other information, please call 825-4848 or 937-8988. Congratulations and thanks for the support of all the contestants in the beauty pageant sponsored by the Sperryville Rescue Squad Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. L. D. Savage, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and daughters, Shirley, Recca, and Mary, and Joseph and Jennifer Peregory were among those attending a birthday party Friday evening for Whitney Savage, hosted by her mother, Marsha Savage, at their home in Rixeyville. We are admonished “to pray for those in leadership” so let’s not forget to pray daily for our president, our troops and our country. Washington Baptist needs items for its spring event The Washington Baptist Church will hold its annual Spring Event on Saturday April 26. The event consists of a bake sale, drinks, hot dogs and hamburgers plus a Grandmas’ Attic with yard sale items. The church is in need of good saleable items for its sales which will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. If you have items you no longer need and would like to donate to this event you can leave them at church on Tuesdays and Thursdays or call Ruth Clark at 675-3608. All proceeds from this yearly event go to the building fund. The community was sorry to hear of the death of Gilmore Van Poole. She passed away on Thursday night at her home in K Washlngtoa g El , By RUTH CLARK igl Eak.__iW Arlington. Mrs. Van Poole also had a home in Tiger Valley. She will be greatly missed by the ones who knew her as a kind and caring person. Our condolences to her family. Happy Belated Birthday wishes to Annie Hawkins who had her day on Sunday, March 30. We wish a nice recovery to Helen Gray who is a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital. Happy Birthday to Betty Klise of Chesapeake who has her day on Wednesday, April 2. Saturday, April 5, Daylight Savings time starts at midnight so set your clocks up one hour before retiring, so you won’t be late for appointments on Sunday. Visitors of Addie Keyser and Virginia Cloud were Donald Keyser and Pat Evans of Alexandria on Sunday. Happy birthday to our great-grandson Malik Brown, son of Amanda Brown who will be one year old on Tuesday, April 8 — love and best wishes from his family. Happy birthday to Victoria Hudson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Vest of Flint Hill who will have her day on Thursday, April 3. Lewis and Dorothy Carroll of Powhatan spent Thursday until Saturday with their cousins, Edward and Ruth Clark on Fodderstack Road. Charles Clark of Manassas was a visitor on Tuesday of Edward and Ruth Clark. Wednesday April 9, is the last of a series of Ecumenical Lenten dinners and worship services at the Washington Baptist Church. Dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. and worship services start at 7 p.m. Rev. Jennings Hobson III will be preaching with St. Peters Catholic Church Choir singing and the Methodists hosting the food. Have a peaceful week. Amissville Volunteer Fire Company to open thrift store Well if this is spring, I would like to know what the meaning of winter would be. Our little snow shower has set some things back. My yard work for one and baseball for the other. The Rappahannock Athletic Association has rescheduled opening day for April 19 at 11 a.m. at Stuart’s Field. There will be a color guard, introduction of teams and a field dedication. All are invited to attend. The Amissville Volunteer Fire Company would like to announce that they are going to be starting a thrift store. The Amissville Thrift will be located on the Fire Company’s cami Xmissville By AMY HOT W-Ml val grounds. They will be open two days a week, Tuesday and Friday to start. If you would like to donate items or need more information, please contact Mildred Atkins at 937-3439 or Nancy Ryan 937-7304. The Fire Company still has 50th Anniversary books available. Please call 937-5125 to purchase one. Congratulations are in order to Mike and Pam Leake . on the birth of their baby girl on March 28. Caitlyn Marie’s proud grandparents are Mildred and Tommy Atkins of Amissville, James Leake of Sperryville and Charles and Karen Caes of Warrenton. Condolences are extended to the Poe family this week in the loss of their mother. Julia Poe was a life long resident of Amissville and a beloved member of the community. She was always active in her church and with her grandchildren. One memory I have of her was when Dylan and Evan were little and we took her a fruit basket at Christmas. She really eiyoyed seeing them and she loved the basket. She will surely be missed. Condolences are also extended to Richard Hitt and his family on the loss of his son Mike. Mike grew up in Amissville and had many friends in the area. Sympathies are with his three daughters who live in Warrenton. Next week is Birthday Week. Call me with your news, have a great week and hope for warmer weather. ttrookside Kestaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 7 to 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 8256700 “See Us For AH Your Building Supply Needs’ 1418 Oranae Road Culpeper (540)8250937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. 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Area births announced It’s a girl! Thomas Jackson and Amy Kellert Payette are the proud parents of a daughter, Andrea Grace Payette. Andrea was born on Feb. 19 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Proud grandparents are Downing and Betty Hitt of Castleton and Ronnv Robey of Culpeper and the late Virginia Jenna Robey. Kidds have a son She weighed pounds and six and was twenty seven ounces, inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Kellert of Am i s s v 111 e . Paternal grandparents I are Mrs. Eliza- L beth Tabor \ Payette of Rapidan and Dr. and Mrs. John Joy Payette, Jr. of I Reva. / rvevin ana neatner ruaa of Sperryville announce the birth of tneir son. Darby Allen Shea Kidd. \ He arrived March 5 at Culpeper Hospital weighing \ even pounds and nine ounces and / measuring 21 and Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Kellert of Monmouth, 111. one iourtn inches. Darby’s proud siblings are Kevin Jr, Millie Kate, and Grace Jordan. Robeys announce birth Terry and Janet Robey of Castleton announce the birth of their daughter, Jenna Ashley Robey. Jenna was born on March 3 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. She weighed seven pounds and three ounces, and was 19 and a half inches long. Jenna has a sister, Kayla Courtney Robey. Coffeys have daughter David and Erika Coffey Jr. of Sperryville would like to announce the birth of a daughter, Hannah Rose Coffey born March 25, at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Hannah wreighed six pounds and eight ounces and was 20 and half inches long. Grandparents are David and Susie Coffey Sr. of Boston and Don and Sandy Shuman of Culpeper. Learn to write with images in one-day writers’ workshop What are images'7 How do they work? Why do images make a story powerful and memorable? These questions will be explored in a one-day workshop called, “Writing with Images." The workshop, sponsored bv Ki Theatre, will be held on Sunday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Washington, Va. “Writing with Images" is taught by award winning writer, Julie Portman. The workshop will use the inspiration of existing poetry and stories to explore the impact of images. There will be exercises to stimulate right brain, non-linear, playful writing. Participants will lease the workshop having written multiple vignettes and one very short story. The cost for the Workshop is S125. Tb register call Ki Theatre 540-987-3164 or e-mail: julie@kitheatre.com. Tri-County Feeds, Inc. EquiFaire 2003 Tri-County Feeds, Inc., located in Marshall, Va., presents EquiFaire 2003 on Wednesday, May 14 from 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m. at the Middleburg Community Center. This special event will offer an informative and fun-filled day of equine resources and education including such high profile speakers as Dr. Kent A. Allen, Dr. Kathleen Crandell, Phillip Dutton, David O’Connor, Robert Shoemaker and Dr. Jeannie Waldron. Also on hand are door prizes, free product sam pies, BBQ lunch, and a chance to talk with representatives from Pennfield. W. F. Young lAbsorbine). Royal Canine, Farnam, Pfizer, Barnware, Select Products, Equi-Pet iCorta flex), Free-N-Easy Saddles, and Max-E-Glo (Stabilized Rice Bran). Tickets are $10. All proceeds benefit Equine Rescue League and Middleburg Humane Foundation. For more information or reservations, call TCF at (540) 364-1891. Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced reservations are greatly appreciated. Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd . Culpeper CARPET EARLY’S CARPET. INC. 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Cantor's office to visit Congressman Eric Cantors Community Outreach Director, Barbara Taylor, will speak with constituents on Thursday, April 10 at the Rappahannock County Library from 10 to 11 a m Residents who need assistance, have problems of a federai nature, or want to express opinions are welcome Register for Fodderstack Participants can pre-register for the 25th annual Fodderstack 1QK race from Flint Hill to Little Washington on Saturday, April 26 Discount entry *ees are available now and for several groups Contact Jean Lillard 675-71 71 or by email to. ;eanlillard@mris.com. Free Faster Fgg Hunt The Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will host its annual free Easter Egg Hunt for children up to 12 years of age on Saturday. April 19 at 11 a m Each child will receive a candy basket. Easement workshop A conservation easement workshop for landowners will be held on Friday. April 4 from 2-4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper. Sponsored by the Piedmont Environmental Council, the speaker will be attorney C. Timothy Lindstrom. director of Protection for the Jackson Hole Land Trust in Jackson. Wyo. Registration is free To reserve a seat, call Erika Richardson 347-2334. Ext. 25 Sailv Nash's art exhibit The Workspace for Choreographers invites the public to a showing of recent works in watercolor and mixed media by Sally Nash on Saturday. April 5 from 3 to 7 p.m and on Sunday. April 6 from 11 a m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served on Saturday afternoon. The show will be up until the end of May. For more information, call 987-9234 E-Cow celebrates spring A perfect way to celebrate spring is with a tasting event. On Saturday. April 26 Epicurious Cow will explore the world with olives, almonds and the wines of Austria, namely Anton Bauer, presented by Klaus Wittauer. There also will be a sampling of fine meats from Niman Ranch and goat cheeses from across the country. The market is located at the intersection of Routes 211 and 729 at Ben Venue. RAA baseball signup The Rappahannock Athletic Association is taking registration for 13 to 1.5 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. Women’s hike on April 6 A Women’s Hike to Hazel River Trail, sponsored by the Ragged Mountain Resource Center, will take place on Sunday, April 6. Meet at Mountainside Market in Sperryville from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Bring nourishment and comfortable clothing, suitable shoes or boots. Contact: Susan via shmason1@earthlink.net or 937-9822. 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. Hapkley'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. Parenting classes on teens A parenting workshop on how to raise teenagers and communicate freely with them will be held on Wednesdays. April 9 through May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. The six-week workshop is sponsored by the Department of Social Services at no cost to parents. Advance registration is required. For more information, call the DSS office at 675-3313 or Barbara Williard. 937-2155. Services for Len t 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. 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. Gerhard show on April 6 The public is invited to an artist's reception at Packing Shed Gallery for Hans Gerhard who is showing “From Hughes River Farm: New Paintings" on Sunday, April 6 from 2,to 6 p.m. The show runs through April 28. Belly dance classes begin A spring belly dance class has started on Tuesday nights with Charmaine Lee, director of SynergyDance, and will continue through April 22 at the Washington Town Hall. Classes begin at 6 p.m. The cost is $60 for the next five classes (or $15 per class). Bring a mat. For more information, call 9877269. Song Camp weekend A concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 4 at Ki Theatre kicks off the Song Camp in the Country weekend at the theatre in the town of Washington. Advance tickets are $15; at the door, $17. 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A shrill scream and a croak rituals of Great Blue Herons • • By Pam Owen ■ Special to the Rappahannock News While living in Reston, I was often driven awake in the middle of the night by a horrible combination of a scream and a croak, coming from along the creek near my house. When I first heard this noise, I thought something was being killed back there. However, it seemed to happen on a more-or-less regular schedule, so I finally asked a local naturalist what he thought it was. He confidently told me I was hearing a Great Blue Heron going through a normal predawn ritual. Three Great Blue Herons (Ardea herodias), a pair and one loner, have ^ arrived with spring at ■ the pond next to where I P live now in Huntly. ri I hey apparently are roosting along Indian Head Stream. When my dog and I take our daily walks around the pond, they fly off with their necks retracted, endlessly more graceful than the Canada geese who try to claim exclusive rights to the pond. Great Blues prefer to roost and nest in trees along drainages that feed into the wetlands in which they hunt. Once, during a Nature Conservancy tour of Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge, I was startled to see more than a dozen pairs of herons flying from their rookery along a creek toward the Potomac River, apparently on the way to shop for food for their growing young. More gray than blue, these herons are the largest wading bird in Virginia, standing four feet tall and having a wingspan of more than six feet. They wade in shallow salt or fresh water to hunt Backyard 'Happenings l Pam Owen fish, amphibians, insects, small birds, and just about anything else it can catch A Great Blue Heron hunting in water is graceful and stealthy. It stands quietly on stiltlike legs, waiting, then taking one slow step, pausing, and then another, like a tango dancer in slow motion It looks intently for movement with its telescopic eyes, while keeping its neck recoiled in a flattened “S.” Suddenly, it thrusts its beak into the water to grab up its hapless prey. In local farm ponds, they can often be seen spearing a sunfish, sucker, or catfish then beating it senseless before swallowing it. With snakelike ability, a Great Blue can eat fish that seem larger than the bird’s narrow neck and beak would allow. Great Blue Herons are also known for going after small rodents in fields near farm ponds. Less a# home on land, the herons whirl around in circles with wings outstretched, in hot pursuit of their prey. To the uninitiated, this might look like a crazed mating dance or other esoteric bird ritual instead of a food-gathering activity. A Great Blue’s territory extends quite a distance linearly along drainages. Nest sites are usually in living, but occasionally dead, trees and bushes. In the Piedmont, they seem to prefer to nest Ihigh in the canopy of beech, oak, and large sycamores. ' Here they build rickety nests of sticks sometimes lined with grass, ■ reeds, and moss. a Trees that have been 9 used year after year as 1 nest sites plainly show I the wear and tear of havI ing young heron continu1 ally eliminating over the 1 edge of the nest. a§ One field guide caua tions heron-watchers to 1 beware of being under y occupied nests, since the » young often let loose a “ load of poop or regurgitate on unwanted visitors. I plan on finding the nest before it finds me, as I’m sure a bird that size can produce quite a load. Herons don’t like to have rookeries disturbed. They need plenty of space, unpolluted shallow water or wetland with trees nearby for nesting, and no disturbances from unruly pets. If you can provide such habitat on your property, you may get lucky and have some of these impressive birds. The Perfect Gift ...Anytime “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquicentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, nat ural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation of hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 540-675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridgi $11.95 plus tax and $2.00 for postage Fauquier: 540-347-4222 • Clarke: 540-955-1111 * Rappahannock: 540-675-3349 IMPORTS _ Three teams undefeated in early spring competition By Richard Armstrong Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County athletic teams were able to get in a full week of competition this past week with every team seeing action. The teams combined for 12 wins, 10 loses and one tie for the week. The track teams traveled to Warren County for a quad meet that also included Strasburg and Loudoun mound to limit Page to one run and Werner also had an outstanding day at the plate going 3 for 3 with three runs batted in to lead the team to its first win of the season. The next day the Panthers rallied against Madison, trailing 2-1 going to the bottom of the sixth inning to get their second win. Darryl Cropp led off the bottom of the sixth with a double and Kyle Robinson Corbin picked up the win against Luray. Dustin White and Ethan Berry pitched well against Page. A total team effort contributed to the win against Madison. The team record now stands at 2-2 for the spring. Softball The varsity softball team remained unbeaten for the season by picking up a 13-6 Valley. Ihe competition was strong and both teams finished fourth in the meet but there were some very goo individual performances. Ryisha Cook had three first place finishes winning the 100 meters in 12.8 seconds, the long jump with a jump of 14 feet 2 inches and the triple jump with a leap of 33 feet 5 inches. Mattie Nawrocki won the 100 meter hurdles in a time of 18.1 seconds. Mattie also finished third in the triple jump and fifth in the 300 meter hur win over juuray anu aiso defeating Page County and Madison County, 4-2, for the week. The team is currently 50. The JV softball team has matched the varsity’s unbeaten slate as the team defeated Luray, Page and Madison watch its record also move ^ 5-0 for the season. S3 Soccer A third team is - undefeated for the spring as the varsity boys’ soccer team ^ picked up its second dies. Anna Kreyling and Samantha Brown placed third and fourth respectively in the high jump, a The 4 x 100 relay team ^ had a second place finish for the day. The boys’ A team saw Ryan Kk Brown pick up ■ ! the Panthers’ win oi tne season against no losses beating Madison 3-0. Dos Allen had two goals for the Panthers and Pat Lawrey contributed one. Jeremy Graves had the shutout m the r goal. The JV boys’ soccer team played Central to a 0-0 only first place « finish as he won ^ the long jump " with a jump of 18 feet 5 inches. Kyan also had a second place finish in the triple jump and a fifth place in the 200 meters. Torsten Hermansen had a second place finish in the 400 meters and Albert DoddHenze and Kevin Martin had fourth place finishes in the high jump and 3200 meters respectively. Kevin rallied late in his race from a ninth place standing to finish fourth. Baseball The varsity baseball team dropped a 6-3 decision to Luray but picked up their first two wins of the season beating Page County 7-1 and Madison County 3-2. Noah Starks and Josh Werner combined on the keep the inning going as he was hit by a pitch. After both runners had moved up, Jacob Dodson dropped a single into right field to score. Cropp and Mike Wiese delivered a long sacrifice fly for the games winning run. The Mountaineers tried to rally in the seventh but a double play and an outstanding defensive play ended the threat. Jason Jenkins continued his excellent pitching this spring with a compete game win throwing only 75 pitches in his route-going performance. The team saw its record improve to 2-3 for the season. The JV baseball team defeated Luray 7-2, dropped a 4-3 decision to Page and pounded Madison 23-1. Dylan tie and dropped a ^-U decision to Madison. It was the first action of the spring for the Little Panthers. The varsity girls’ soccer team split two matches defeating Wakefield Country Day School 2-1 but dropping a 2-0 decision to Madison. The Lady Panthers played Wakefield to a 1-1 first half tie but kept the pressure on in the second half and was able to force a goal just before the end of regulation to pick up the win. Adrianne Moore, Anne Steinenboehmer and Sara Hathaway made the Owls defense work overtime before the defense broke down and allowed the Panthers the game-winning goal. Richard Armstrong is athletic director of Rappahannock County High School. ME - ■ ;; aualitq footuieor Take the SAS Fit Challenge! With over 160 sizes available, we can fit you. Just walk into our shoe store and be fitted in a comfortable pair of SAS shoes, no matter what size you wear. 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Come see them l 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (vote ma,n V. i - 'Ll.. - wf Vi UgriNotlcM 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 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday. May 5. 2003 at 7:00 PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application SE #03-03-02 Eleanor L. Wharton, owner ot 5.2874 acres on Rt. 626 in Stonewall-Hawthorne District (Tax Map 50. Parcel 48A, zoned ‘A'-Agricultural) desires a Special Exception permit to subdivide a parcel such that a sixth family division would be created. Use allowed under Section 170-36A of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance; additional standards under Section 170-40A(3) of the Ordinance. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection. Monday through Friday. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday. April 16, 2003 at 7:30 PM at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The abovenamed applicant, adiacent property owners, and any other parlies desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.0 Box 519. Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-03, 4-10, 4-17-03 #490314 :_,-4 y Notification is given that The Rappahannock National Bank of Washington, 257 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747 has filed an application with the Comptroller of the Currency on March 28, 2003, as specified in 12 CFR 5 for permission to relocate the main office at 257 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747 to 7 Bank Road, Washington, VA 22747. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file comments in writing with the licensing manager, Southeastern District Office, Suite 600, 245 Peachtree Center Ave . N.E , Atlanta, GA 30303-1223 or SE.Licensino@occ treas gov within 30 days of the date of this publication. 4-02-03 #490292 NotiCM BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County. Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 23 . 2003 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #03-03-03 Geoffrey Gowen and Bemta Rauda. / owners of 38 61 acres at 753 Zachary Taylor Highway. Flint Hill (Tax Map 13. Parcel 81H. Wakefield District, zoned A'-Agricultural) desire a Special Use permit for a family apartment of 800 square feet, more or less, located in the basement of their residence Use allowed under Section 170-36A of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance with additional standards under Section 170-62G of the Ordinance. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in inter est. shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, is available for public inspection, Monday through Fnday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday: April 16. 2003 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address iheir written comments to the Board o* Zoning Appeals, c.'o P O, Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof BV: John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-03, 4-10-03 *490363

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Julia F. Poe Amissville native Julia Frances Poe, 97, of Amissville died on March 26 at her residence. She was born April 21, 1905 to the late James Norbome Cropp and Martha Elizabeth Cropp. Mrs. Poe was a homemaker and a member of the Amissville United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Ashlon Poe, one son, Sherman Poe, a brother, Alan Bernard Crop, two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Poe is survived by four daughters: Altha Mae Silvey and Frances Elizabeth Carter both from Amissville, and Olive Gay Ray of Richmond, Shirley Arlene Pullen of Warrenton, and three sons, Roger Gerald Poe and Merrill Randolph Poe both from Amissville, and Alan Ashton Poe from Warrenton. Additional survivors include 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on March 28 at Amissville United Methodist Church with Rev. John Haynes officiating. Interment followed at the Amissville United Methodist Church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Amissville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 108, Amissville, Va. 20106. Michael W. Hitt Family in Amissville Michael Wayne Hitt, 43, of The Plains, Va., died on March 25 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. He was bom May 16, 1959 to Richard T. Hitx and the late Frances Frazier Hitt. Mr. Hitt was a painter, and a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post #72 in Warrenton. He is survived by his three daughters, Ashleigh, Brittany and Courtney Hitt, all of Remington. Additional survivors include a stepmother Betty Jane Hitt of Amissville, one sister, Patricia Hitt Cundiff of Culpeper, two brothers, Richard T. Hitt Jr. of Warrenton and Gregory Allen Hitt of Rappahannock County, one stepbrother, Charles Baldwin and one stepsister, Cindy Kelly, three nieces and one nephew. A memorial service was held on March 29 at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mike Hitt Charity Fund, c/o The Fauquier Bank, 10 Court House Square, Warrenton, Va. 20186. Willie Ann Gaskins Family in Amissville Willie Ann (Lawson) Gaskins of Jeffersonton, Va. died on March 24 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Volunteers needed to spruce up Fodderstack before 25th annual race By Hunt Harris Special to the Rappahannock News The trash that has been gathering along our county roadways over the winter is more visible in some spots than the beautiful spring flowers and green grasses that are re-awakening. Many citizens have already been planning and participating in clean-up efforts to alleviate environmental eyesores. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to participate in some way towards sprucing up the county for spring. It would be great if a group could take on Fodderstack Road before the big 25th anniversary race on Saturday, April 26. There are several particularly trashy roads that need extra attention, such as the Shade Road near the transfer station. Pot-luck cookouts following a day or weekend of cleaning up along a shared area are encouraged, as are safely planned bonfires and other similar get-together activities which allow for getting things done while having fun in a shared spirit of community pride and well-being. Roadside pick-up will be assisted by local VDOT trucks and other clean-up participants, and more difficult and older dump sites will be given special priority if requests for assistance are forthcoming. Contact county clean-up coordinator Hunt Harris at 987-3366 (the Ragged Mountain Resource Center office), email to: huntoldragon@earthlink.net or call County Administrator John McCarthy’s office at 675-3342 for further information or to report your intended clean-up location plans. Some bags should be available upon request by contacting the local VDOT representatives Dave Cubbage, by email do JD@VDOT.state, va.us or Ennis “Penny” "Families Serving Families Unparalleled Service Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA Wayne English, Funeral Director 540-825-2361 Kristen Privett, Funeral Director www.cloreenglish.com Toys for Tots Sponsor www.keymemories.com Times Community Newspapers Call 54Q-675-3M9 with news tips, Jenkins, by email at EnnisJenkins@VirginiaDOT.o rg or by phone at 675-3612. r 1 Inspiring Tfiangfits by Randy Minter Grief Observes No Time Limits The conventional wisdom when dealing with grief is that it normally lasts six to twelve months. Many bereaved individuals, However, find that the second year of grieving is more difficult because, although the emotions can be just as strong as the first year, they feel less comfortable telling about their pain and loss when faced with the general expectation that they should be over their grief. In that second year, fewer friends and relatives talk about the loss or allow the bereaved to do so. At | the same time, the bereaved may be more likely to keep their pain to themselves. Alternatively, no one should let others put a timetable on their grief. Given our swift pace of life, we often think our emotional lives should run on some sort of predictable timetable as well. Nothing could be farther from the truth when it comes to grief. At the Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we understand that each person grieves in his or her own way and according to an unfolding that no one can predict. We offer comfort, compassion, and professional support during a difficult time. Call us at 540-347-3431 to set up an appointment. “The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.” - Harriet Beecher Stowe She is survived by one daughter, C. Roberta Sheppard of Jeffersonton, Va., and two sons, William Gaskins of Jeffersonton and James Gaskins of Madison. Additional survivors include three grandsons, Byron, Marcus and Roger, three sisters, Josephine Pauline Lawson of Rixeyville, Icy Tbliver of Amissville and Mary Talbert of Washington D.C. and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held March 29 at Rising Zion Baptist Church in Jeffersonton with the Rev. Richard Gardner of Sterling, Va. officiating. Interment was in the Gaskins family cemetery in Jeffersonton, Va. John Woodward Sr. Bom in county John Matthew Woodward Sr. 91, of Catlett died March 29 at his home. Mr. Woodward was bom April 11,1911 in Rappahannock County to the late Jim Woodward and Lilly Baker Woodward. He was a self-employed carpenter. Mr. Woodward was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Bayne Woodward. He is survived by two sons, John M. Woodward Jr. and Norman J. Woodward both from Catlett. Additional survivors include seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 12.9 acres with 2 bedroom house, one car garge with electric and flue for wood stove. A second garage 24’x24\ $229,000. fflj TV Roil btiac Lenders |-.ach Office Independently Owned A Operated ••Skippy Giles” grl \br. cfs Re/Max Regency 221 Broadview Ave. Warren ton. Va. 20186 I have people looking forhdmes and land in Rappahannock and surrounding counties. If you arc thinking of selling please call me. TNI Free: 1-866-341-3607 O: 1-540-341-3607 cegiles@realtor.com www.SkippyGiles.com Serving: Rappahannock. Fauquier. Warren. Culpeper. Madison & Western Prince William Counties Woodland Charm Delightful Colonial with brick fireplace on 5 4 acres near Ben Venue. Spacious living room and family room Many charming features, hot tub, large yard, mature trees + backs to 25 acre wooded parcels. $274,000 We want to be your listing company. Call for no obligation market analysis! Real Estate III (540) 675-1373 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- 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 Seeples 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. Snmmerhill - 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 ft Q& New Listing 86 Excellent Acres On Ben Venue Road, one of the loveliest country lanes in Rappahannock, this property is an outstanding combination of mountain views, rolling hills, woods, streams, pasture, mature maples, and old stone fences. Made up of two parcels with long road frontage, this land rises high on the flanks of Hickerson Mountain offering several private home sites, all with commanding views of the Ben Venue Valley and the Blue Ridge beyond. Solid 24 x 40 bank bam adds to the possibilities. $639,000 Rov Wheeler Realty Co. 540-675-7171 Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 (H) jeanli I lard@mris.com _L Mmvw.roywheeler.com/rc Cheri Woodard 540-987-9080 (H) cfwoodard©earthlink.net A funeral service was held April 3 at Moser Funeral Home Chapel in Warrenton. Interment followed at Catlett Cemetery. 33% Real Estate Unlimited 8 Pleasant Hill Road Harrisonburg, VA 22801 888 ? 17-8149 • 540-574-2100 Bonnie Brook Plantation. Escape to the country! Historic pre-Civil War farmette Totally restored on 7.6 +/- acres in the Heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Log portion built in 1768 of yellow heart pine and original brick flemish bond addition was added in 18.10. 5-6 stall horse barn, spring-fed stocked pond, hardwood floors, in-ground pool, summer kitchen, 7 fireplaces. . original woodwork and hardware. Toured by hundreds on Historical Home and Historical Garden tours. Many possibilities such as Bed and Breakfast with horse facilities. $550,000 Call Tracy Moats at 888-317-8149 or for more information visit wwrw.tracymoats.com [3 J-J Mountain Views, Overlooking The River! LAND - 21.67 acres of mature woods on the Rappahannock River. Quiet and Private! 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Beautifully sited on 15 acres overlooking a pond and rolling pastures, this expansive 12 room home comes complete with 5 fireplaces, heart of pine floors, pool, dependencies and the charm of old Virginia. $659,990 540-675-7171 Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 (H) jeanlillardCmris.com www.roywheeler.com/pc Chert Woodard 540-987-9080 (H) cfwoodord@earthlink.net Laurel Mills Store - Circa 1875 Dreamed of owning a working country store? This store has character and clients. Nestled in the foothills of Rappahannock. Renovated up & downstairs w/ 2RR, 1.5 BA. A beautiful stonewalled/ brick floored space in lower level w/separate entrance suitable for additional commercial shop or studio. $349,500. Crest Hill Rd Custom built two story Cape Cod on 5 acres Wood floors, fireplace with marble hearth. Spiral to second floor over family room. Ceramic backsplash in kitchen, ceramic tile in bathrooms. Large rear deck, Three outbuildings. $319,500. Blue Moon Caf6 Turn Key Restaurant business includes 1.6 acres of real estate w/ample parking and good road frontage. Fully equipped kitchen, bar, dining room, furniture, cash register, liquor license obtainable, his & her bathrooms, fireplace and much more! Great Opportunity. Just walk in and start your business. $350,000. Grandview Ave Privately located house on 5 landscaped acres, close to town of Washington, Va. Fencing, park-like treed area and mountain views from front deck. Master BR on main floor with sitting or computer room, great room with open loft separating 2 BR's. Full basement with full BA for 4'” BR. Extra workshop space over 2-car garage. $299,000. D 12699 Lee Highway • Washington, VA 22747 Rappahannock Office: 540-987-9243 www.SamSneadRealty.com If you wish to search the Multiple Listing System go to Homesdatabase.com/samsnead Sam Snead: 540-987-9336 Denise Chandler 675-3900 Amy Sloane Timbers 987-8668 Lee Dillard 675-3564 Dulcida Estrada 825-4300 Emily Taylor 987-8019__ &