Rappahannock News, April 10, 2003

o n g X X * eu MV) m m n ^ M ‘■f z 'D 0 01 0 0 \0 X » c -4 0 X X u I 0 School sets class night By Gerald Ochs Special to the Rappahannock News Richard Smith, the county public schools' curriculum director announced at the School Board meeting Tuesday night that a "Scheduling Night" for students in eighth through eleventh grades and their parents, would be held in the Rappahannock County High School auditorium at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21. The purpose of the program, Smith said, was to inform students about graduation requirements and postgraduation options, to provide information on the opportunities available next year that will assist students in achieving their objectives, and to enable students to make their course selection requests for the 2003-2004 school year. The program will include discussion of graduation requirements, diploma options, advanced placement and honors courses, career and technical education, dual enrollment, and the work internship program, said Smith. , Tentative new course offerings for next year include Advanced Placement (AP) English 11, an SAT preparation course, World History H Honors, Fundamentals of Mathematics, Biology Honors, AP Chemistry, Chemistry in the Community, Horticulture, AP Calculus, Applied Mathematics, AP Art, Chorus, and EMTI & II. Final new course offerings are dependent upon student selections and teacher availability. A letter and the list of course offerings will be mailed this week to parents. See SCHOOLS, Page A3 Protector of the county Photo courtesy of Bruce Jones Dr. Werner Krebser (left) receives from Bob Lander, president of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, a copy of a resolution recently passed by its Board of Directors, recognizing his 22 years of service as a member of the Rappahannock Planning Commission. Krebser served as its chairman and vice chairman. The resolution acknowledges Krebser’s significant contributions to preserving Rappahannock County’s rural character. The board expressed “grateful appreciation for his long and dedicated service to Rappahannock County, its government and more importantly, its citizens, past, present and future." Krebser, who served as a director during the RLEP’s formative years, was designated its first honorary member. Help for farmers on the way for livestock losses 3£2 By Gerald Ochs Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock County farmers now have an opportunity for federal government compensation for livestock damage due to last year's drought. County Administrator John McCarthy reported at this month's Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday that the so-called Livestock Compensation Program (LCP) of the U. S. Department of Agriculture has been renewed. This is good news for farmers who had been unable to avail themselves of the benefits of the program last summer. In its first iteration—from which Rappahannock County and most other Virginia stockmen were opted out—the LCP provided funds to compensate livestock owners for drought-related problems to cattle (500 pounds or more as of June 1, 2002 ), sheep, goats, and catfish. The rides for the extended program remain the same, with compensation funds going to eligible livestock owners in counties that are qualified by having primary disaster designations. Rappahannock is one. Signup for this compensation program began on April 1 and ends in early June. According to the LCP factsheet, "owners or lessees of eligible livestock must certify the number of animals owned or leased as of June 1,2002" and are advised that "the animals must have been owned for 90 days or more" to be eligible. Additional information is available on the Farm Service Agency's disaster website, http:/,''disaster.fsa.usda.gov. Farmers may also call the local Farm Service Agency or local USDA Service Center. School budget hearing The Board of Supervisors agreed to hold a hearing on the school budget at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 28, in the high school auditorium. Acting School Superintendent Helen Williams introduced the budget noting that an increase of nearly $920,000 in the local contribution in the proposed $9.7 million budget was attributable to required increases in four categories: employee salaries and benefits, infrastructure improvements, safety-related purchases, and technology upgrading. Williams said the budget includes $390,000 for a five percent salary increase for most employees so that the school system can maintain "parity" with surrounding jurisdictions and another $244,000 to cover estimated increases in health insurance costs. She added that the School Board had approved $150,000 in funding for all infrastructure improvements that had been removed from last year's budget. Those improvements include "rewiring of the old wing of the elementary school, replacing a 1967 boiler at the same school, improving science rooms in both schools, and continuing the replacement of carpet with tile." See SUPERVISORS, Page A2 Trends over time Population growth is slowing down in the county A First In a series By Maureen Harris Special to the Rappahannock News There are those who are lifetime residents of Rappahannock County with generations of ancestors who have lived here. There are others who are relatively new residents. And some of these may have a weekend or vacation house here and a legal residence elsewhere. Whatever the situation, county residents seem to have an interest in the future of the county. Tb understand and help shape that future, it may be informative to understand the past and present population trends in the county. This is the first in a series of articles on the changing character of Rappahannock County. These articles will compare data on the county over time and compare it to data from neighboring counties. The information in these articles is drawn primarily from the 2000 U.S. Census. Even though this census was conducted in the year 2000, much specific data on the county has only recently been released. Look for articles on how Rappahannock County has grown or decreased in specific age groups and how it compares with neighboring counties in population growth, employment, education levels, housing and income. The stories also will show information about the increases and decreases over time in the population of the five county districts, as well as changes in the sources of income for Rappahannock County government operations—and how the county government spends this income. There will be an analysis of the numbers of commuters from the county who go into Washington, D.C. and its suburbs each morning, as well as a look Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) at those who come in to the county to work. For many years, county citizens have participated in the U.S. Census, which has been conducted every decade for more than 150 years. According to census data, there was a marked decline in the population of Rappahannock County from 1900 to 1970 (8,843 versus 5,199 persons), but there was an increase in the population from 1970 to 2000 (5,199 versus 6,983 persons). This decline in the population was typical in many rural communities in the U.S. during the first half of the 20th century, as people left rural agricultural areas and moved to urban centers. The population increase during 1970 to 2000 in Rappahannock County likely reflects severed factors: the general increase in the U.S. population; migration of retirees to live in this county’s rural environment; and movement to the county of employed adults who wanted to live here and either work here or who were more easily able to commute to urban and suburban work centers than in the past. The increase in the county population from 1970 to 2000 may be alarming to some residents who are concerned about population growth in the county. However, figures show that population growth has been slowing down. Rappahannock population growth, 1990-2000 After a 70-year decline, county population began to rise. Percentage of change by decade Rappahannock County saw the greatest population drop in the 1940s, the greatest increase in 1970s. The population declines in 1900 to 1970 are shown-hy* negative percent changes during that period. From 1970 to 1980, there was a 17.2 percent increase in the population (from 5,199 to 6,093 persons). The percent increase was 8.7 percent from 1980 to 1990, and only 5.4 percent from 1990 to 2000 (6,622 versus 6,983 persons). It would be difficult to predict what changes might occur during the next decade. Overall, from 1970 to 2000, the Rappahannock County population increased 34.3 percent. This can be compared to a 38.5 percent increase in the total U.S. population and a 52.2 percent increase in the population of the state of Virginia. Are the population increases in Rappahannock County occurring in all age groups? Or are some age groups, » ' 'cio i o iic- i^ai1 "c such as school age children or the elderly, increasing in number and others decreasing? Watch for the next article on the demographic profile of Rappahannock County. Dr. Maureen Harris is a resident of Woodville. She worked for 33 years at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., where she was a demographer and epidemiologist. Casino Night Richard Burke of Huntly is dealing blackjack at a recent fundraiser for the county school sports association. See Page A6. Beauty pageant Ten-time beauty queen winner Jammie Magee crowns Miss Rappahannock, Sherri Woodward, 16, of Washington. See Page B1. ‘Catch Me If You Can This entertaining movie staring Leonardo DiCapno and Tom Hanks is coming to The Theatre in Little Washington Friday. See Page B1. A day at the races The horsey set gathered at Ben Venue Farm for the Old Dominion Hunt Races and tailgating over the weekend. See Page B2.

By Nanette Hogan Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock Youth Soccer Association played its first weekend of games, Saturday, April 5. Our U-8 team, the Rapp Riders, coached by Anders Drew, sponsored by The Motorcycle Factory Inc., played Madison Food World on Saturday. There was excellent play by the whole team. They kept their positions and attacked the ball well. There were three goals from newcomer Derek Frink, and Blake Jeanniton scored two goals. There was great improvement of players from the fall season i.e., Patrick Foley, Grace Ott and Trey Swindler. The whole team played well together, listened, and hustled after the ball. The defense was phenomenal with great effort from newcomer Nigel McLoughlin and the offense kept kicking the ball in the net. Peyton Bailey and Case Kramer also scored goals. U-10 Girls Much like everyone in this region, the U-10 “Pink Panthers,” sponsored by Sunnyside Farms, and coached by Jim Humbles and Chris Wheatley, were only able to practice once Sunnyside Farm Market 337 Gay St. Washington, VA 22747 540-675-1074 www.sunnysidefarms.com April 26th A busy day? How about dinner for two from Sunnyside Farm Market! Pick from our Saturday night spring menus / and let us do the cooking. Menu A $35.99 i'i £ i Vichyscoisse soup ;|§ (cold leek and potato) ■ *’ ‘ Asparagus Salad Crab Cakes (with all the fixings) Chocolate Mousse with Strawberries Menu B $44.95 Chilled Shrimp Louis Vichyscoisse soup (cold leek and potato) Chilled Roasted Tenderloin of Beef Served with Asparagus and mixed greens and two dressings. 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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, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. prior to kicking off their season at Culpeper's Emerald Hill last Saturday. The Rapp girls fought off the early morning shivers from the cold drizzle and played tough. The Culpeper team dribbled the ball well, and were able to squirt past the Pink Panther defenders to notch a couple quick goals before the Rapp defense tightened. Annie Bennet stepped in as the Pink Panther goalie for the second half, and shut down the Culpeper offense before she had to leave the game due to an injury. (She’s fine—an accidental collision with a Culpeper forward). Joslyn Smith and Sarah Wheatley both had shots at the Culpeper goalie, but just missea. Considering there are many first time soccer players on the Pink Panther team this spring, they played very well. They may have come up on the short end of the scoreboard this game, but they had a great time. U-10 Boys U-10 Tony Caporuscio’s, sponsored by Long Island Concrete, traveled to Orange and played a well balanced and skilled team. Despite being outnumbered, the Rapp team played hard. The final saw Rapp fall to Orange. However, Coach Tbny felt his team played with heart for their first outing and sees an enthusiastic team ready to face its next opponent. U-12 Girls The U12 girls, the Blue Storm, coached by Mark Wallace and sponsored by Ivy Cliff Farms, ran into rough weather, losing 3-0 to Fluvanna. The game was played in Orange and the sun was actually shining hot and bright after morning drizzle. Fluvanna struck fast for a score in the first minute. It looked bad but Rappahannock sucked it up and made a game of it. The rest of the half was a seesaw battle and the half ended 1-0. Fluvanna opened up the second half with two quick scores before Rapp stiffened once again. All the girls showed a lot of grit, playing hard, fighting for the ball and never giving up. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PUBLIC FORUM Please join and the County P ng Commission »ject If:? Forum on C^ouiity Megan Wheatley anchored the team at center midfield disrupting the other team’s flow and sparking our offense. Kara Corbin and Emma Dodd-Henze were awesome at both ends of the field. They provided some strength up front against the bigger Fluvanna team as forwards. As central defenders they stymied multiple drives against our goal. At the end of the second half, as everyone was exhausted. The two of them won footraces against Fluvanna forwards, blocking shots and forcing balls to the outside. Katie Huang was tireless on the defensive wing in her first U12 game. She continually stepped up and drove through the ball. Annelise Riedel, in the first soccer game of her career, got right into the action and made some fine plays. Taylor Light and Sarah Hazel also gave it everything they had, challenging the Fluvanna team and keeping us in the game. The effort was definitely there. The challenge now is to increase the team skill levels and start controlling the ball better. U-12 Coed U-12 Coed, coached by Rich Hogan and Camille Racer and sponsored by Blue Water Builders, started their season against a formidable opponent in Madison. The pair met in Criglersville Elementary under wet conditions. Half time saw a 2 to 1 lead for Rapp. Shortly into the 2nd half, the score was 3 - 3. , A persistent Rapp team shot many goals against an outstanding Madison goalie. The final score was 5 -3 for a Rapp victory. Steve “Dodson scored three goals aided by unselfish defensive play by Bennett Eastham and Jacob Racer contributing to the victory for Rapp. U-14 Rappahannock U-14 Sharks coached by Dave Gillis and sponsored by White Oak Veterinary, had a great first game. They started slow circling the Madison team, deciding just how to strike for the win. They tugged and pulled the entire match and finally with about seven minutes remaining found a way to score a goal. That’s not to say there weren’t other shots on Goal. . .there were many but just right on the mark. The game was covered with the Sharks’ signature style of unselfish passing. In fact the score was the result of great teamwork. Historical Society to honor volunteer Esther Kidwell The Rappahannock Historical Society will host a reception on Thursday, April 10 to honor longtime volunteer Esther Kidwell, who along with her husband, Carroll, is moving to Arizona. The Kidwells have been members of the society since its inception in the late 1960s. When Kidwell retired, she donated her time to the society. In 1993 she and volun teer Arland Welch put together “A Journey Through Flint Hill, Va.” and in 1996, “The First Washington of All” for the Rappahannock’s Bicentennial. The two have helped countless researchers on Thursdays for many years. Everyone is invited to join the society to say “thank you” to Kidwell at the 2-4 p.m. reception at its building at 328 Gay Street. VIRGINIA OLD ]' S. A. RANK ^ i l c Cooley Gotjward Li.rj For ticket outlet information call 800-69-RACES or Order Online at www.vagoldcup.com For group hospitality, tents and reserved tailgate parking call 540-347-2612 Terrier Races and Pony Races Races Run Rain or Shine. 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Schools From Page A1 Additional information on Scheduling Night' can be obtained from Jason Goehenour, director of guidance or Dam Pond, guidance counselor, at 987-8575. Public comments Comments from wrestling coach Jim Wells on the use of the wrestling room and from Ron Makela on School Board members' declarations of intent to run again for office drew strong reaction from board members. Wells, who is benefactor of the new wrestling room, complained that the "wrestling room is being turned into a storage room in violation of the contract" (between Wells and the School Board regarding terms of his donation of the facility). Stonewall-Hawthorne District representative Franklin Warner responded that such discussions would be better held with the superintendent, and not brought before the School Board. Wells said that he felt comr Kindergarten registration to begin at elementary school All children who will be five years old by Sept. 30 may enter kindergarten this August. Registration for new kindergartners will be held at Rappahannock County Elementary School on Monday, April 14, Tuesday, April 15 and Wednesday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment. The school is interested in contacting parents of children who will be five by Sept. 30 to set up an appointment. Parents may visit the school or call for more details at 9878259. pelled to do so because it is "a rapidly deteriorating situation." According to high school principal Roger Mello, a portion of the room is being used for storage because of a lack of adequate storage space in the building. He added that the room would be restored to its designed use in time for the next wrestling season. Chairman Wesley Mills opined that his interpretation was that the contract (with Wells) is over once the building is built. "It now belongs to the school," he said. Wakefield District School Board member Rosa Crocker and Piedmont District member Aline Johnson later said that they agreed with Mills' interpretation and with Warner's comments. In his comments Ron Makela repeated his request, made at the School Board's March meeting, that sitting School Board members declare their intentions regarding running again for the School Board in the November 2003 elections or provide a date by which they will make such declarations. Warner responded sharply to Makela's request. He said that he finds it "off-putting" and noted that "there’s nothing that requires you to make that' declaration until June (the filing date)." In other activities before the board: Students Andrew and Patrick TYeanor opened the meeting with a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner on trumpet and French horn. Both have been awarded first chairs in the Tri-County Band. Student representative Henry Robertson reported that all went well with the senior trip. He said, We had a great time. The chaperones were great . . . the weather was great. Love to do it again, but we only get one." Mary Beth Williams’ fundraiser set for May 3 The committee administering the Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund will host its annual fundraiser and dinner on Saturday, May 3 at 4:30 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard McNear in Gid Brown Hollow. Mary Beth Williams was tragically killed in an automobile accident on May 14, 1997. Mary Beth Williams Williams was an 18-year-old senior at Rappahannock High School due to graduate a month later. She was a passenger in the front seat of a car driven by another teenager, who also lost her life despite the use of seat belts and air bags in the car. The car slammed into a large walnut tree on Route 729 and the accident saddened the county. The memorial fund established in Williams’ name has as its purpose the funding of scholarships for higher education, camp attendance and other activities for the youth of Rappahannock County. This year, the miemorial fund’s celebration will focus on the life of Jimmy Cannon. Cannon was a major force in 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! 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The Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund provided five scholarships of $1,000 each to county college students last year. The requirements for these scholarships are as follows: • Applicants should be resiARE YOU MISSING OUT ON ONE OF THE LARGEST FIXED INCOME MARKETS IN THE WORLD? Did you know that over $1 trillion ot Collateralized Mortgage Obligations • (CMO's) are currently outstanding.’ Collateralized Mortgage Obligations can provide: Attractive Yields Monthly cash flow $1,000 Minimum Denomination Implied AAA Credit Rating Wide Variety of Available Structures Portfolio Diversification To receive more information on CMO's including their features and attendant risks, contact: Jeff Pope & Harold Spencer 550 Broadview Avenue, *101, Warrenton, VA (540) 347-0200 .i blVsil l airpurat urn affiliate Member NYSE/SIPC Not a iVpoMi. Not FDR' Insured, May Lon* Value. Not Insured by any Federal Government -\eetKV. 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We want to bring our readers ▼ ▼ a publication that represents — as best we can — the issues of Rappahannock County and relevant stories about its people. There are stories that come out of the hollow, from our villages and towns, from our schools. We need our readers’ input and ideas, their eyes and ears to help us keep on top of what is happening in the county. There are stories our readers hear, events they witness. Tell us about them. Bring in story ideas, whether it is a happy story, an injustice, an achievement. Our door is always open, and readers are always welcome. Tell us when something we do works, and when it doesn’t. We want to hear each voice. ‘The bank is an eyesore’ I am responding to an ongoing eyesore in Rappahannock County—an issue with which I am sure everyone here in Rappahannock County is familiar with. This eyesore is none other than the bank. When I first heard about the issue just over a year ago, I must say I was disturbed. The last thing we need in our rural community is a bank. The original bank always has and still is working properly. There is never an overabundance of tellers because one is not needed. The bank is never crowded because it is large enough to support its customers now. There was no real problem with the bank. There was no true need for expansion. Everything was fine the way it was. Now we the people of Rappahannock County have a disgusting unneeded waste of space in the middle of what used to be a pleasant field. It ruins the true beauty of our county. What once was a small rural community may now be open to commercial development. The unnecessary rear access road, another unnecessary development, should never have been. There was plenty of space for a road directly off of 211. Maybe once a few children get killed by cars that go back and forth through the bank road, maybe then the county will realize what a mistake they have made by allowing this bank development to take place. Maybe then the county will rethink the access road, and maybe then the true atrocity in our county will be dealt with accordingly. Justin Gheen Flint Hill Rappahannock Today The U-10 “Pink Panthers”, sponsored by Sunnyside Farms and coached by Jim Humbles and Chris Wheatley, kicked off the season last Saturday with a game against Culpeper’s Emerald Hill. The Panther team, which has many first time soccer players, may have come up on the short end of the scoreboard this game, but the team had a great time and looks forward to a winning spring season. Photo courtesy of Chris Wheatley Letters School budget doesn’t touch what needs to be done As I looked at the Rappahannock News the other day and read the article about the School Board meeting, my blood started to boil. As a parent of children in this school system, a taxpayer and a volunteer who has worked countless hours for the athletic department, I took offense to Mr. Tole and Mr. Makela’s comments. Their attacks on the present school board is getting out of hand and monotonous. The present chairman and members of this school board won their election by a vote of the people. Take the hint gentlemen, you were not wanted and your comments are not appreciated. This year’s school board budget may be high in some people’s opinion, but to others it still does not get the whole job done. We have children in our county that could benefit greatly by a Vo-Ttech program. A program that includes cosmetology, firefighting, electrical & plumbing installation, early childhood development and auto mechanics. Our track team has to practice on the pavement in front of the school after the buses leave, as we do not have a regulation track for them. We have not had a track meet here in years because the track is not up to state standards. Mr. Tble commented about the football coaches’ salaries. The school pays all other sports coaches; last years coaches were not paid. They volunteered their time and money to the team. Football will, in the near future, bring plenty of revenue into the school system. A lot of residents and nonresidents donate their time, money and energy to this school system. When was the last time Mr. Tble or Mr. Makela spent the day at RCES or RCHS making copies for a teacher, or taking tieket^,at a sporting event, or worked in the concession stand. The Board of Supervisors needs to hear from the citizens Illegal aliens and drivers’ licenses: ‘why now?’ Today I read the March 27 issue of this paper. In it I found an interesting article about legislation that was passed to keep illegal aliens from obtaining Virginia drivers’ licenses. In the first place, why are they up in arms now? It sounds as if this problem has been going on for years and the bureaucrats in Richmond finally got around to it. I don't really see why an alien would go to the local DMV and put himself or herself in the light where police could catch them and deport them. Tb me it just sounds unreasonable. I think the politicians are just passing this to make everybody feel safe and comfy in their beds at night. Luke Bedortha Washington of this county at the April 28 meeting. You need to come in person and express your opinions. Students need to come with their parents and make their voices heard. If you were to ask a student, and I have, what they would like to have, they will tell you a track first and another gymnasium. This winter six basketball teams will be using one one facility. I don’t see how that is even going to play out fairly to all teams, do you? I did not even touch on the poor shape and problems that the elementary school building has. The Board of Supervisors will make the final decision, but we have not received an answer about why the Aileen Factory is still sitting empty. Oh my, what an ideal piece of property for a Vo-ltech center or auxiliary gym Amy Hitt Amissville Thank you, Jake!’ The other day I took a ride within the county on our new Rappahannock Express bus. It Was such a pleasant surprise to enjoy the countryside and not be driving. And, we have the very best bus driver, Jake. Thank you, Jake.You really add to the trip! Sharon Pyne Washington Reader wants coverage of western horse events I enjoyed your recent coverage of the fox hunt. However, I've noticed that you mainly cover fox hunting when it comes to sports that involve horses. It is not that I am upset about that; I just think that you should cover other horserelated sports. There are many. I would like to hear something about the western events. As a competitor in the Virginia High School Rodeo Association, I notice that your paper emphasizes English events, such as fox hunting and jumping. I am not criticizing your coverage of fox hunting and jumping because it is nice to know what is going on. I like reading about when a point-topoint race is taking place or if someone is doing really well on the jump circuit. I am just asking you to give the western horse world a little recognition. Most people don't dress in "proper riding attire" when hitting the trails on a hot summer day! Maeghan M. Boucher Sperryville Student, RCHS Brandy Station: The Battle of 17,000 horsemen By Rob Sherwood Special to the Rappahannock News At 4:30 a.m. on June 9, 1863, a column of 5,500 Union cavalry and infantry led by Brigadier General John Buford splashed across Beverly’s Ford and overwhelmed the small detachment of Southern pickets on the Culpeper side of the Hazel River. To the south of this point, a similar force led by Brigadier General David M. Gregg was crossing at Kelly’s Ford. This two-pronged assault was planned as a “reconnaissance in force” by Brigadier General Alfred Pleasonton and had the main goal of disrupting the 9,500 cavalry troops under Major General J.E.B. Stuart which were thought to be massing for a raid on Federal supply lines. What ensued that fog-shrouded morning and into the early afternoon of that hot summer day was to be the largest cavalry conflict in North American history—17,000 horsemen, Private J. Secrest of the 6th Cavalry on his horse, apparently a rare photo of ar^ enlisted man on his horse. Civil War Round Table Speaker: Joseph McKinney Civil War historian Tuesday, April 15; 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Old Sperryville Bookshop 44 Main Street; Sperryville 7,500 on the Federal side and 9,500 on the Rebel side, were to clash on the heights overlooking Brandy Station, in a day of fierce, bloody, and fateful fighting. Local Civil War historian Joseph McKinney, who lives at Brandy Station and is at work on a book about the battle, contends that early in the engagement the actions of the 6th Virginia Cavalry Regiment, which was part of Brigadier General William “Grumble” Jones’ brigade, played a decisive role in the battle’s outcome. The 6th Virginia was comprised of companies recruited from the local area including Rappahannock, Clarke, Fauquier and Loudoun^ counties. . McKinney will discuss the effect of the 6th Virginia on the battle, the see-saw nature of the conflict, and the outcome of the battle at the next meeting of the Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table, which is Tuesday, April 15 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The meeting is at the Old Sperryville Book Shop, at 44 Main Street in Spqfgyville. The public is welcome to attend at no charge. Everyone is also welcome to arrive around 7 p.m. to enjoy snacks and to socialize. A West Point graduate, McKinney served 24 years as an infantry officer, with tours as a platoon leader in Vietnam, a tactics instructor at the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, and a staff officer in the. Pentagon. After retiring from the army, he was an investigator for the Department of Defense Inspector General for six years. In addition to his work researching his book about the Battle of Brandy Station, McKinney enjoys horseback riding and fox hunting. At his presentation for the Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table, McKinney will discuss the actions of the 6th Virginia Regiment on that confused morning at Brandy Station when Confederate horsemen were roused from their short night’s sleep. They had had a review for their commanding general, Robert E. Lee, the day before that led to carousing late into the night for many. At the sound of gunshots early in the morning, they had flung themselves up on their horses, many as yet unsaddled. These troopers collided in confusion with Buford’s leading brigade, managed to kill its leader, Colonel Benjamin F. “Grimes” Davis, at a bend in the Beverly’s Ford Road, and thus temporarily checked the Union progress. As Buford regrouped and faced an attack on his right at Yew’s Hill, the second prong of the Union attack under Gregg swept up the south flank' of Fleetwood Hill, where J.E.B. Stuart ha^ jjjst hurriedly vacated his headquarters. 'Gregg’s forces, which included the hardcharging Judson “Kill Cavalry” Kilpatrick and the fiercesome Colonel George Armstrong Custer, swarmed into a hornets’ nest of Confederate cavalry. Whoever controlled this elevation would dominate the battlefield. Commander-in-chief Robert E. Lee watched the action on Fleetwood from the top floor of the nearby Barbour House (now Beauregard) and at one point was nearly taken prisoner as a union detachment arrived to take advantage of the same vantage point. In the thick of the fighting, Stuart attempted to rally his men as wave after wave of panicky horses circled the hilltop, plunging their riders into desperate close-action sword and pistol combat. In his presentation, McKinney will explain the strategies and outcome of this closely fought and evenly pitched battle. He will also discuss the organizing, equipping, training, and sustaining of a Southern cavalry company and regiment. He will discuss how these combat units were led and the persistent problems they faced. For instance, he points out that the cost of keeping a horse was high: “At the beginning of the Civil War it cost more to feed a cavalry hose ($8 per month) than to teed a trooper (20 cents per day). The pay for the trooper and the horse was the same. The trooper earned $12 per month for himself and 40 cents per day for the services of his horse.” Some 829 acres of the battlefield at Lt. Col. John “Shac” Green, a Rappahannock man and one of the more controversial commanders of the 6th Virginia Regiment. d r a n a y Station is being preserved by the Civil War Preservation Trust. Tours of the battlefield are free and can be arranged by calling the Museum of Culpeper History at 829-1749. Ongoing efforts to preserve the battlefield need the public’s help. Site preservation, historic signage by roadsides, a Civil War essay contest, a field trip, and other exciting projects are in store at the Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table this year as it moves into the spring under newly elected president, Jack Price. For more information, contact Rob Sherwood, events coordinator, at 987-8596.

County sports teams finish big in regional competition By Richard Armstrong Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County sports teams had a very good week compiling a 10-4 record for the week. Friday was a particularly good day as all six Panthers teams defeated Manassas Park. The girls soccer team won 4-0; varsity boys soccer 8-0; JV baseball 7-6; JV softball 8-1; varsity softball 3-0; and varsity baseball 4-1. The varsity boys’ soccer team remained undefeated for the season with two wins over Central of Woodstock 2-0 and Manassas Park 8-0. The team is 4-0 for the season and 2-0 in the Bull Run District. Ralph Pace scored a first half goal against ^ Central to give the team a 1-0 lead. He matched his first half goal in the second half and the Panther defense held the Falcons at bay while Jeremy Graves stopped all shots on goal to preserve the win. The Panthers exploded against the Cougars of Manassas Park as the team scored three first half goals then crushed the Cougars in the second half by scoring five additional goals. Mikkel Schroeder and Ralph Pace both had three goals apiece for the Panthers. Ralph now has ten goals for the season for the Panthers. Jose Azevdo and Tbny Starks had the others two goals for the Panthers. Jeremy Graves stopped all of the Cougar shots on goal as the team posted its third shutout of the season. The Panthers have outscored their opponents 20-1 after four contests. Varsity girls’ soccer The varsity girls’ soccer team split two matches on the week beating Manassas Park 40 but dropping a 5-2 decision to Central of Woodstock. The team is 1-1 in the Bull Run District and 2-3 overall on the season. Adrianne Moore led the Lady Panthers in scoring as she got both goals against the Falcons. 1 Varsity softball The varsity softball team was dropped from the ranks of the unbeaten as they suffered a 7-3 lose to the Wildcats of Warren County. The Lady Panthers did not get a base runner until the fourth inning. Some shaky fielding early allowed the Cats to score before the Warren County bats came alive. The team returned to its winning ways by dropping Manassas Park 3-0. A three run double by Brandy Early provided all of the scoring for the Panthers. Rachel Sharp allowed one base hit, in the fourth inning, and a walk in the seventh for the only Cougar base runners. The team is now 6-1 on the season and 2-0 in the Bull Run District. JV softball The JV softball team remained undefeated, picking up Wins over Warren County 135 and Manassas Park 8-1. After the team gave up an unearned run in the first inning to Manassas Park, Rebecca Tupper shut down the Cougars the rest of the way while the Panthers took advantage of some wildness by the Cougar . hurler to post the win. ^ Christina Naramore picked m up the win against the M Wildcats. w Varsity baseball V The varsity baseball team split two contests losing to Warren County 13-5 but edging Manassas Park 4-1. A big eightrun second inning was all the Wildcats needed to sink the Panthers. After falling behind 80 Josh Werner pulled the team closer as he blasted a three-run homer over the center field fence. Werner also had a double in the sixth inning as the Panthers scored their final run. The team scored two fourth inning runs against Manassas Park as a bases loaded walk to Kyle Robinson and Josh Werner was hit by a pitch to force in the two runs. After the Cougars rallied for a run the Panthers scored two more times in the sixth inning as Mike Wiese dropped down a suicide squeeze bunt and a run scored on a Cougar throwing error. Jason Jenkins pitched a no hit ball for three innings and Daryl Cropp finished up the See PANTHERS, Page A6 FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. PermaTreal 540-829-0000 www.PermaTreat.com PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL ST. LUKE'S ) SCHOOL THE ST. LUKE’S EXPERIENCE William spent his formative years at St. Luke's starting there at the age of three. For 12 years he received an excellent education from a very dedicated and enthusiastic staff. While at St. Luke’s, he gained a respect for learning which prepared him for his high school years. 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St Luke's Lutheran School 2-1/1 Years to Grade 9 Visit us at our website at www.stlukeslutheranschool.com email: dcockerill@stlukeslutheranschooLcom Phone: 540-825-8890 Accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools Old Rag Mountain Pony Club scores in state equine event By Kathie Russo Special to the Rappahannock News Over 160 girls and boys from Virginia traveled to Wakefield Country Day School in Flint Hill on March 16 to participate in the Virginia Region Pony Club’s Quiz Competition, hosted by Rappahannock County’s Old Rag Mountain Pony Club. The annual national event, held at different sites throughout the country, tests pony clubbers’depth of knowledge in such horse-related subjects as stable management, identification and characteristics of different breeds, proper care and feeding of horses, rules governing horse competitions, types of saddles and tack and riding safety rules. 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Some gathered in the gymnasium, and still others ventured out to three area bams, all anxious to prove their skills. Thanks to the generous hospitality of Gus and Sandra ixperieneed "My first childbirth lasted 22 hours, so I got to know the nurses on all shifts.” “When you go through a marathon delivery, you'd better like the people who care for you. And if they make you comfortable both physically and emotionally, that’s where you want to have your next baby. That's how I feel about Culpeper Regional. “It starts with the nurses. When 1 had my second baby, I recognized many of the nurses. One was with me for both deliveries, and was like my sister! She even came back after her shift to check on me. And I really appreciated Dr. Beier, my obstetrician. During my pregnancy I was sick one night and called him for help. He not only gave me good advice, but followed up the next day to make sure I was okay. That's the kind of small personal things that all the people at Culpeper Regional do. I've had two great experiences there - I wouldn’t change a thing - okay, maybe not 22 hours again." “We came back because the people were that good.” Culpeper Regional Hospital S3 Promoting health. Preserving community. 501 Sunset Lane Culpeper, Virginia 22701 829-4100 www.cu I peperhospital com Photo courtesy of Kathie Russo PONY CLUB: Members of the Old Rag Mountain Pony Club (from left) Katherine Russo, Emma Smith and Anna Fisher are competing in the Virginia Region Pony Club's Quiz Competition at Wakefield Country Day School last month. The competition tested pony club members’ depth of knowledge on horse care, riding safety and other related subjects. Forbush, Dudley and David Semmes and Klara and Freddie Kummli who allowed their bams to be used for the stable management portion of the competition, the contestants had an opportunity to meet some of Flint Hill’s loveliest equines in the idyllic settings of Foxhall Farm, Indian Run Farm and Sandy Hook Stables. And Horse Country’s “Trigger” was on loan for the day, gracing center stage in the Wakefield gymnasium, which was used for the Mega Room and Stations portions of the competition. Tables from one end of the room to the other were laden with wonderfully detailed displays, covering such topics as poisonous plants, saddles and bits, parasites, proper dressage attire, horse conformation, and other challenging subjects. For the second year in a row, the competition was organized by the officers of Old Rag Mountain Pony Club (soon to be known as Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club) led by District Commissioner Abigail Gille, CoDistrict Commissioner Sarah Kuehn, Secretary Dawn Smith, and Treasurer Lesley Arnold. These four women devoted their talents and an enormous number of hours organizing this marathon event, ably assisted by over 150 horse-loving volunteers, many of whom reside here in the county. At the conclusion, there were many tired but happy faces seen leaving the Wakefield campus. Throughout the competition, participants not only collected points for their team’s benefit, but also accumulated individual scores and now they anxiously await word on who will have the honor of representing Virginia in the national competition. Panthers From Page A5 game allowing only two hits over four innings to pick up the win. The team is 3-4 overall and 2-0 and in first place in the Bull Run District. JV baseball The JV baseball team rode the pitching of Will Miller and Dylan Corbin to get the win over Manassas Park 7-6. With the score tied at six, Ethan Berry lifted a sacrifice fly to score the winning run in a game called after six innings because of darkness. Will Miller and Alex Sharp combined on the mound to slow down Warren County in the 8-4 win. The team is 4-2-1 for the season and 2-0 in the Bull Run District. Richard Armstrong is athletic director of Rappahannock County High School. 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These sponsors are Aaron Mountain Surveys; Douglas K. Baumgardner, attorney; Hampton Title Agency, Inc.; Kreyling Construction; Maloney & Ward Insurance Agency, Inc;. Mountainside Medicine, P.C.; Rappahannock National Bank; Real Estate III; Sam Snead Realty; Settle’s Cars & Trucks; Sunnyside Farm Market and Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Services. Local businesses and professionals also donated Grand Prizes for the evening: dinner for two from The Inn at Little Washington; a packaged side of beef from Adams Custom Slaughter; a day of sailing on the Chesapeake on Peter Krayling's sailboat; a ride around Rappahannock in the General Lee from Ben Jones; a one-hour airplane ride over Rappahannock by Dennis Fairbrother. During an intermission, “Cooter” introduced Kemp Pullin, the RCHS football coach, and several of his football players and invited them to come up on the stage in their too-small football uniforms. 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Guest preachers will be Dr. Floyd Brewer, Dr. Billy Cashwell, Dr. Kevin Hudson and evangelist Buster Kinsey. Service times are Sundays 10 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday-Friday at 7 p.m. For information call 987-8711. 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. Stacy Scott inducted into international honor society Stacy Scott was inducted into the Alpha Psi Iota chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa international honor society on March 28 with 20 other students at Lord Fairfax Community College in Warren ton. The honor society recognizes and encourages academic achievement of two year college students and provides opportunities for individual growth U' i 'i ,«s 3 ^ 250 W. Shirley / fcWarrenton, Vi development through honors and leadership’ and service. 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Jammie Magee: Rappahannock’s 10-time winner of county’s beauty pageants ff) By Kathleen Litchfield Special to the Rappahannock News Emergency Medical Technician Debbie Fantaci can remember only one time when the same young woman won each of the titles of the annual Rappahannock County Beauty Pageant, sponsored by the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Company. She’s not talking about winning the titles consecutively. And she’s not positive it never happened in the years before she became involved with the rescue squad’s biggest fundraiser of the year. What Fantaci is talking about is 17-year-old Jammie Magee of Amissville, who has won each of the titles in the pageant from “Tiny Tot” right up to the esteemed, “Miss Rappahannock.” The 11th grader, who goes to Rappahannock High School half-time and studies cosmetology at Front Royal Beauty School five days a week, has entered the contest almost every year since she was two in 1987. She has won titles 10 times. “There’s no doubt about it, there’s something special about Jammie. She is well-deserving of her titles,” said Fantaci, of Sperryville. “She’s very beautiful but she is also very friendly and it just illuminates off her face.” Dressed to the hilt, jeweled and crowned, Jammie has represented the county as “Tiny Tot” once, “Wee Miss” twice, “Little Miss” once, “Jr. Miss” three times and “Miss Rappahannock” once. She has also won the additional titles of “Miss Photogenic” once at age 14, and “Sisters,” with her three siblings, once at age 10. “I just really like to get dressed up and go to the pageants. When I Photos courtesy ot Monica Magee Tiny Tot' Jammie's first pageant Age two, 1987 Photo courtesy of Kathleen Litchfield Jammie Magee, 17, and her mother, Monica Magee of Amissville. started winning, it started getting more fun. So I kept going,” said Jammie, who plans to enter again next year with her best friend, Angela Brown of Sperryville, in the “Friends” category, introduced just this year. After she graduates cosmetology in August, Jammie plans to take state board examinations in Winchester to earn her beautician’s Jammie wins ‘Wee Miss’ license. She wants to open her own day spa catering to hair, nails, massage and “everything in between.” “Doing hair” is one of Jammie’s favorite pastimes. In preparation of this year’s pageant, held March 29 at Sperryville Elementary School, she arranged the fancy “up-do’s” of five contestants. Two won titles and the rest placed, said Jammie, including Jammie, 12, wins Junior Miss Rappahannock in 1998. her little sister, Allison, who at age nine, placed first runner-up in the “Little Miss” category. ^ When not studying, Jammie enjoys doing her friends’ hair, playing softball for Moore Golf in Culpeper or Stewart Field in Amissville, and fishing. Every August, she and her family vacation at Wilmington Beach in North Carolina and she goes surf fishing (in the ocean) with her father, William Magee of Magee Construction. Jammie’s mother, Monica Magee of Amissville, said it was her sisterin-law who persuaded her to enter Jammie into the pageant as a “Tiny Tbt.” (In 1987, the “Baby Miss” category had not yet been introduced.) Mrs. Magee said she holds her breath each time Jammie is on stage and her heart never fails to jump when she hears her daughter’s name announced. “We have grown close to many of the girls and their families. It has truly been an honor to watch all of these girls grow into beautiful young ladies,” said Mrs. Magee. “Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Company has put forth so much ^ time and effort into these 9^ pageants, that mean so much to ' all of us.” On March 29, Jammie crowned Sherri Woodward, 16, of Washington as this year’s “Miss Rappahannock.” She said it’s always a bit nerve Jammie wins Miss Junior Rappahannock again. wracking waiting for the winners’ names to be announced. “Usually my heart’s just pounding and I wish they’d just hurry up and get it over with,” she laughed, recalling when she and her sisters would watch the “Miss America,” “Miss Universe” and “Miss U.S.A.” pageants as young girls. “We’d always disagree about who would win and why,” said Jammie, who used to dream of being crowned “Miss America” one day. As in those famous pageants, a lot has changed in Rappahannock’s event. The Rappahannock County Beauty Pageant began as a fundraiser for the Rappahannock Jaycees, according to Fantaci, over 30 years ago. The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Jammie Magee is crowned Miss Rappahannock in 2002. Company took it over in 1978. Each year, between $4,000 and $7,000 is raised and is always used to purchase life saving equipment such as ambulances and automatic external defibrillators, she said. Fantaci said that “being herself" is what is most important for a young woman competing in the pageant. Points are given for personality and projection, poise and gesture, and attire. “What (the three to five judges are) looking for is not the painted-on smile and the trained answers, but someone who can represent the county, especially for (the title of) ‘Miss Rappahannock’,” she said. “It’s not about the perfect body or makeup. They look at each person as a whole. They look for the inner beauty and everybody who looks like they’re having fun.” One of the most important parts of the pageant for “Miss Rappahannock” contestants is answering one of three questions on stage. The three questions are: “If you had the power and authority to do so, what is the one thing you’d change See BEAUTY, Page B2 Each year, The Rappahannock County Beauty Pageant raises between $4,000 and $7,000, which is used to purchase lifesaving equipment such as ambulances and automatic external defibrillators. ‘Catch Me If You Can’ offers a glorious ride By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News Based on the life of Frank Abagnale Jr., played by Leonardo DiCaprio, Steven Spielberg gives us a hugely entertaining 1960s saga of a real-life con man in “Catch Me If You Can,” show- i-3 everything in a disastrous tax case. In this cat and mouse game, the cat is Carl Hanratty, a dogged FBI agent who prides himself on being a boring guy. While Frank is hauling in bundles of cash, staying in swanky hotels and dallying with beau-1 tiful girls, Carl is working mg at Ihe theatre on Uay Street in Washington on Friday, April 11 at 8 p.m. Frank Abagnale Jr. was a teenager who became a master at check fraud, using his mastery to steal millions and to fake' diplomas and identities. The film also stars Tom Hanks as Carl Hanratty, the FBI agent who tenaciously pursues him, and Christopher Walken as Frank’s father. The true story of a real fake. wwvuNamworkB.co(n/cstchthMTi ntftoa (SESoSti nights and holidays, waiting to pounce. In fact, he pounces a couple of times before he finally nabs Frank for good, and every time he is frustrated, the chase becomes more personal. In the tension between the two characters, screenwriter Jeff Nathanson finds an emotional fulcrum for the copsand-robbers action. Frank needs Carl; he even makes a Frank Abagnale Jr. made himself into an extremely successful thief while still a teenager by learning how to forge checks and con victims into believing what he needed them to believe. Check forging became the young man’s dramatic response to his parents’ divorce. Spielberg convinces us of this by lavishing time on young Frank’s relationship with his father, who, like his son, is theatrical and has a touch of larceny. Christopher Walken plays dad with more than his usual mischief and with a warmth and vulnerability. With adolescent brio, Abagnale Jr. poses as an airline pilot, a doctor and a prosecutor to keep his con game alive, and, as he tells himself, to restore his broken father who lost habit of calling him on Christmas each year. The implication is that in some way Carl replaces the strong, fun-loving father Frank remembers from childhood, a man who barely exists in the unhappy shell who survives. Walken’s performance is tremendous; he’s nominated for an Oscar. “Catch Me If You Can” has moments of seriousness that are effective and relationships that are presented with depth and sincerity. But what lingers in the memory is the impression of having experienced a frolic, a ride through the park on a bright, summer day. It’s just fun. The film is rated PG-13 and runs 140 minutes. Contains sexual material, some violence and some obscenity. International performers highlight Headwaters’ festival By Polly Scoville and Yvonne Andualem Special to the Rappahannock News The Headwaters’ International Festival will feature performers from a variety of countries on Sunday, April 27 from 12 noon to 4 national children’s games, a souvenir bazaar, costumed presenters from various countries and a chance to purchase food with an international flavor. Headwaters, a Rappahannock Countv p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School. The performances will include one by Anansegromma of Ghana. Kwame AnsahBrew and Kofi Dennis have been performing together since 1995 and are participants in the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts. Their performances will introduce the audience to the culture of West Africa through drums, dance and storytelling. Entertainment, both outside and in the school’s auditorium, also will include Irish dancers, belly dancers and Cuban and Brazilian music. public education foundation, is a nonprofit organization established by local volunteers to provide support to Rappahannock Counts public 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 the schools this year. Everyone is invited to Photo courtesy ot Headwaters In the event of rain, tne festival sponsored by the Headwaters Global Spotlights committee. Admission is free. Tents outside the school will feature inter Anansegromma of Ghana are among the performers from other countries scheduled to appear at Headwaters’ International Festival on Sunday, April 27 at the Rappahannock County High School. tne festival will move into the school’s gym and commons area. Contact the Headwaters office, 675-1819, for more information.

Singing and Pickin’ party a success; next one is May 2 Quite a large crowd attended the “Singing and Pickin’” party at Salem Fire Hall on Friday and before it all ended announcements were circulating as to the next party which has been scheduled for Friday, May 2. Our community extends congratulations to Tommy Brown, an employee of the Virginia Department of Transportation who was recently recognized for his 30 years of service. Brown and his wife the former Joyce Jenkins, reside in the Slate Mills area and are members of Slate Mills Baptist Church. Shelvy Frazier continues to improve and on Friday he and Mrs. Frazier visited Mrs. Mary Burke in Rochelle. Belated birthday wishes go out to Billy Meade of Hash Lane and Ronnie Cubbage who celebrated their day on Monday, and Mark Robinson who observed his on Sunday. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to cousins Harry and Shirley Racey, who will celebrate another year together today. We wish for them many more. Our friends in the neighborhood of Woodville who are without a reporter at this time have asked us to announce activities at their church. Shiloh Baptist Church at 618 Red Oak Mountain Road will be having a “Relay for Life” bake and yard sale on Saturday, April 19 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Sunday Morning at 6:15 a.m. Boston fffy MARIE F. ATKINS & They will have Easter Sunrise services. All events are taking place at the church and the public is invited. Rev. Michael Tinsley is the pastor. Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Jenkins of Reva Way and family upon the loss of his brother, Tbmmy, who passed away at his home in Orange last Friday, and to the family of Mrs. Genevieve Perdereau of Boston, who passed away on Wednesday at Warrenton Overlook Healthcare Center. In our birthday group for the week we extend great wishes to my niece Patti McGowan and Jessica Shaw, both of whom add another year on Sunday and Miranda Shaw celebrates her day on Tuesday. John Lillis visited his mother Mrs. Ester Frazier, in Fredericksburg on Saturday. Added to our prayer list this week are Taby Richards and Mr. Cecil Printz, who both underwent surgery on Friday, and Harvey Tharp who had surgery on Monday. May our Lord grant a quick recovery to all of them and we continue to covet prayers for Shelvy Frazier and Jake Robinson both of whom are recovering from heart surgery. The Culpeper Christian School is accepting enrollment applications for the 2003-2004 school year. Call administrator, Michael Owens, or the office at 825-4208 for applications. The Young Adult Ministry of Wayland Blue Ridge, of which Nazareth Baptist Church, Pastor Frye and members are affiliated will present an Easter Cantata at the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center in Rixeyville on Saturday, April 12, at 6 p.m. Call 540-399-9815 for more information. The pastor and members of Canaan Baptist Church of Reva, extend an invitation to pastors and church families to their Senior Citizens Celebration, which will be held Sunday, April 13 at 3 p.m. For information, call Ms. Johnson at 547-4288. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Saturday caller of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and sons, Michael and Christopher. This is “National Library Week” and readers are encouraged to visit their local libraries and catch up on their favorite books. Last, but not least, in a continuing article for the communities in Culpeper County, “Boston” was the first one in the series and the county’s first black school was here in the year 1866. Have a great week. Friends and neighbors celebrate birthdays Sunday afternoon some 25 relatives and friends gathered at the Fellowship Hall of the Washington Baptist Church to wish Malik Brown, son of Amanda Brown, a happy first birthday. Malik received lots of nice gifts and a nice time was had by all. Happy Birthday to Ellen Mustoe and Richard Simmons who celebrated their birthdays on Wednesday, April 9. Billy Smoot of Fodderstack Road returned home on Monday after being a patient in the Veterans Hospital in Martinsburg, West Va. for nine days. Happy birthday to Patsy Baker of Gid Brown Hollow who will have her day on Saturday, April 12. Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md. was a Wednesday evening visitor of Sarah Brown and family and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Best wishes to Jimmy and Myrtle Falls of Woodville who will have a 53rd wedding an Washington • By RUTH CLARK niversary on Monday, April 14. Sunday luncheon guests of Erma Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg and Alice Butler and granddaughter Kayla. Helen Gray has returned home after spending several days as a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital. Judith Welling of New York City spent three days with her grandmother Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and Uncle Frank Moffett. Happy wedding anniversary to Troy and Pasty Baker of Gid Brown Hollow who will celebrate their 24th anniversary on Monday, April 14. On Thursday, April 11 there will be a Relay for Life meeting at 7 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Peyton Bailey of Huntly spent the day on TYiesday with her grandmother, Mrs. Marilyn Bailey. Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jones of Gainesville were visitors of Marilyn Bailey. Saturday visitors of Edward and Ruth Clark on Fodderstock Road were Charles and Wendy Clark of Manassas, Bobby and Tansy Frazier of Castleton, Kenny Miller of Stafford and Sarah Brown. Friday, Amanda Brown and son Malik and Mrs. Ruth Clark shopped and had lunch in Luray. Sunday, Mark Bailey and daughter Katie and his mother, Marilyn Bailey enjoyed a drive on Skyline Drive and had lunch in Luray. All roads lead to Ben Venue By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Wnter After the way Bowman’s Crossing handled heavy footing at Saturday’s Old Dominion Hounds Point-to-Point — shrugging off seven competitors like they were tied to a picket line and cleaning out the windpipes following a 16-month layoff — Trainer Richard Valentine can be forgiven for thinking big. Unseen since devastating a maiden field at Glen wood Park in the fall of 2001, the Virginiabred son of Cozzene clearly recalled his duties. The Whitewood Farm homebred led for the first two of three miles, fencing brilliantly under rider Woods Winants. Winants took back to give the big gray a breather after the 10th fence before reclaiming the lead at the third last. Never threatened, Bowman’s Crossing drew off to win by eight. The winning time of 6:45 3/5 was more than 16 seconds quicker than the next fastest race at the three-mile distance. “This a great course to give a horse coming back confidence,” said Valentine, private trainer fo£Whitewood Farm in The Plains. “The ground was a bit testing, but he ran beautifully.” Valentine said that his next target would be the April 19 Grand National races. The Butler, Md. course is considered one of the most testing in the nation, with four-board plank fence lines and a grueling climb to the finish line. If Bowman’s Crossing passes that test, Valentine allowed that possibly he would look to the April 26 Maryland Hunt Cup in Glyndon. “I would’ve liked to have seen him jump better out here today,” Valentine said. “But, hey, it was his first time out in forever, and it was sort of sticky out there, the ground was really holding.” Noting that the Whitewood horse has been plagued with injuries during his brief steeplechase career, Valentine said that “we’ll of course have to see how he is later this week. But I think he’s earned himself a trip north.” The Old Dominion prep route has been used by Maryland trainer Charlie Fenwick, whose Buck Jakes won the 1994, *97 and *98 Grand Nationals, plus the *95 and *97 Hunt Cups. Putting those two gigantic Maryland wins back-to-back is a harder task: Welter Weight was the last to so do in 1999, and prior to Buck Jakes’ double in “97, look far back to 1985 for Our Steeplejack’s timber feat. Both the Grand National and Maryland Hunt Cup are restricted to amateur jockeys; Winants’ amateur status may play a key role in the route for Bowman’s Crossing. All other timber races in the U.S. are open to professional and amateur jockeys. Earlier on the Old Dominion card, Valentine and Winants paired up for novice hurdle victory with Barbara Graham’s Crafty Celt, a repeat win ner from the Warrenton races three weeks ago. In the day’s other races, owner-rider Jim Whitner confirmed his partnership with his newest timber horse Patrician Power to win the Seven Comers series race. By far the most competitive of the Virginia series races this season, at the last fence it was anybody’s race as the field was tightly bunched. Patrician Power, Lone Mountain and Sunny Boca dueled to the wire, with Patrician Power winning by a head in a three-way photo finish. Upperville investor Whitner purchased Patrician Power from Clorevia Farm just last fall. Though he hunted him regularly through the winter — including with the hosting Old Dominion Hounds — WKpner had never ridden Patrician Power in a race until Saturday. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Betsy Parker CROSS YOURSELF: Woods Winants leads the way with Bowman’s Crossing en route to victory at- Saturday’s Old Dominion races. Winants partnered the Whitewood Farm entry for the fastest three miles of the day. Stakes-winning hurdle star for Kinross Farm, P.C. Plod made his 2003 debut Saturday, rating off the early pace with rider Chris Read and winning as much the best by three lengths in the day’s fastest time for the two miles at 3:40 3/5. P.C. Plod has won more than $200,000 for his Middleburg connections. Trainer Neil Morris said the near-black gelding’s next engagement may be the April 19, $50,000 Temple Gwathmey, grade III, at Glenwood Park. Flint Hill residents gather for reunions and social events Christine Vest was honored with a birthday party and family reunion at the home of her granddaughter, Pat and Charles Whorton, who hosted the event on Saturday in Woodville. Those present were Leigh and Tbny Gomez and children; Emily and Michael of Kitty Hawk, N.C.; Curtis and Theresa Vest Justin; Jamie and Casey; Michael Vest, Johnny and Dee Vest, all of Virginia Brool Restaurant & Gift Shot U.S. 211 E.' )hop __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 Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs ” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. 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Joan Spence of Harrisonburg was a Saturday visitor of her mother, Kathleen Lee. Irene Hamilton of High Point, N.C. returned to her home on Sunday after a visit with Ernie and Thelma Crane. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have a special Easter Service on Sunday, April 20 at 11 a.m. The Rev. John Farrar will deliver the message. Regular services are held on the second, fourth, and fifth Sundays at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Easter sunrise services will be held at the Flint Hill United Flint Hill y POLLY AYLOR Methodist Church at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. Following the service breakfast will be eerved at the fire hall. This breakfast will replace the regular third Saturday community breakfast. The Fodderstack races will be held on Saturday, April 26, beginning in Flint Hill at 10 a.m. Following the races, a Country Festival will be held at the Flint Hill Fire Department carnival grounds. Bob Ryan of NBC News will be master of ceremonies. Arts and Crafts tables will be available and the auxiliary will be selling food. Blue Grass music will be played from 1 to 4 p.m. Beauty From Page B1 about Rappahannock and why?” “Who do you most admire and why?” and “If you could put some form of entertainment for teens into Rappahannock County, what would it be and why?” When Jammie won the title in 2002, she was asked to answer the first question. “I said, pretty much, that I’d leave it the same because it’s so quiet and not like any other county around,” she said. Participation in the pageant has grown from 30-40 young women to this year’s 73 contestants, spiid Fantaci. The categories used to invite girls and young women between the ages of two and 19. Over time, the categories of “Baby Miss” (for babies aged 0-2), “Mother-Daughter,” “Sisters,” “Friends” and even “Little Mister” (for boys aged 2-6) were added. There was even a time that “Grandmother-Granddaughter” was involved, but canceled for lack of participation, Fantaci said. In the early days, winners received flowers. Tbday they receive a trophy, flowers and a dinner out, donated by a local restaurant. “Miss Rappahannock” receives a trophy, a dozen roses, $100 cash and traditionally, a dinner for two at the Inn at Little Washington. All winners are invited to represent the county in the annual fireman’s parades of Sperryville, Amissville and Flint Hill, Fantaci said. The winners of this year’s Rappahannock County Beauty Pageant will be announced in several weeks, and published along with photographs from the March 29 event, Fantaci said. Jammie is sentimental about leaving the pageants behind her, but excited about her future. “I’ll open my salons, have my own business and be very successful,” she smiled. “And maybe one day 111 get married, if I ever find someone good enough!” One thing is for sure, said Mrs. Magee. “She’ll always be our beauty queen. This was a lot of fun through the years. I’m very proud of Jammie.”

County emergency planners to meet on April 14 The Rappahannock County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet Monday, April 14 at 10'a.m. in the courthouse on Gay Street in the Tbwn of Washington. Interested residents are invited to attend. Discussed will be proposed changes to the Emergency Operations Plan prior to the printing of a required up-date. All are reminded that information on emergency planning, Material Safety Data Sheets and the County Emergency Operations Plan is available at the Office of Emergency Management in the Magistrate’s Office next to the Sheriffs Office. Rappahannock News Accounting “No Doubt” Accounting Debbie Cahill (540) 631-9243 Providing bookkeeping and accounting services with 25 years of experience. Antiques Bcaicton Antique Market 12734 Marsh Road & Ships tore Rd. 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Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 EXCAVATING wmr. - - v — ponds • driveways • clearing • landscaping snow removal • bushhogging V/e offer qualify work with years of experience. 540-987-9259 Vest's Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Truck Hauling, Ditch-Digging, Culverts, Mowing, Bushhogging & Driveway Grading 675-1117 FENCING Maderia Cattle & Fence Company All Types of Fencing Carl James (540)937-3048 Cell: (540)718-3004 Furniture Restoration Rappahannock Furniture Restoration F*>*t»UwU' RefAiy Ah/ fajfoiAUhh Stwleti 540-937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 HEALTH HEALING WITH LOVE Kathy Edwards, N.D., C.N.C. Doctor of Naturopathy Board Certified & Licensed Nutritional Counseling & Reiki Rappahannock Healing Arts Center 540-987-7204 Ext. 7 LAWN SERVICES Ronnie Dodson b & b Services 540-987-9350 Landscaping, Lawn Service, Bushhogging, Driveway Grading, Hauling & Mulch, etc. PAINTING D & J’s Painting Interior * Exterior Custom painting! FREE estimates Satisfaction Guaranteed 540-778-1209 ' Licensed & bonded PEST CONTROL ECONOMY PEST CONTROL Termite & Pest Control Flint Hill, VA Bill Harris, Owner 540-675-3389 540-675-3880 Fax Licensed _Lx>call^^>wned_&_Oj>erated_ RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon. - Sat 8 aJn. to 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed Day of Rest 675-1066 Take out Available ROOFING Specializing In Residential Homes Blue Ridge Roofing 540-631-0666 Small Engine Repair !$ William’s ? Small Engine Repair A full line of service for farm equipment, law mowers, rototillers, weed eaters, chain saws and tractors. 540-675-2330 STORAGE SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 HI. 1003. off r.s. tn SPF.RRYVIIXE. VA South Wales Business & Mini Storage Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly arid yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540) 341-7000 7tee Service Jenkins Tree Service • Trimming • Take Downs • Cabling • Stump Removal • Mulching • Lawn Care • Landscaping • Fertilizing • Root Feeding • Spraying • Mowing • Clean-up Free Estimates Reasonable Rates 540-987-9440 John Jenkins TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U.S. Route 29, Madison (540) 948-2200 WELDING RICK’S CUSTOM WELDING (540) 675-1888 Commercial - Residential Construction - Farm - General Wrought Iron gates & railings ALSO SANDBLASTING WINDOWS & DOORS Need \ Screwdriver lii ()|Hii Your Window? Call vour local window and door specialist tlenselslon Window and Door Svvlem «54ttl-M7-57% European Window* and Duors. Tight. Beautiful. ^Aflordahle New or Replacement, Residential. Commercial. Industrial Get Into It! Call Jeanne Cobert 540-347-4222 Sappahannock Upcoming Events Extended hours The Rappahannock County 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, persona! property forms and Tax Relief for the Elderly. For additional information call 675-5370. Rep. Cantor's office to visit Congressman Eric Cantor’s 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 federal nature, or want to express opinions are welcome. Protecting county waters RappFLOW will present a program on air and water quality in the Shenandoah National Park and how it affects Rappahannock County on April 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Old Sperryville Schoolhouse (formerly Faith Mountain Company) in Sperryville. Much of the water that flows in Rappahannock County streams comes from headwaters in the Shenandoah National Park. Join other citizens at this first workshop sponsored by RLEP, Piedmont Environmental Council, Sperryville Gateway Project, Shenandoah National Park and others. Ki Theatre's production The Ki Community Arts Theatre will present Dylan Thomas' “Under Milk Wood" on Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 13 at 4 p.m. It is a rowdy, earthy play about the outrageous, loving, sly, gossipy inhabitants of a Welsh fishing town as they go about their lives during a single spring day. Some 16 Rappahannock friends and neighbors transform themselves into over 50 Welsh villagers. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. Reservations may be made by calling the theatre at 6751616. Jazz at The Theatre The last jazz concert of the spring season will be held at The Theatre on Gay Street in Little Washington on Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m. It will feature Howard Alden, guitar, Chuck Redd, vibes and drums and Steve Novosel, bass. The three musicians play internationally. Reservations are recommended. Tickets: $15 for adults; $5 for students 18 and under. Email to TheatreVA@ aol.com or phone 675-1253. 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. Rabies Clinic for pets It’s that time again for the Rabies Clinic sponsored by the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League. Vaccinations will be available for dogs and cats on Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the RAWL shelter on Route 639 off Route 211 in Amissville by the landfill. It will be $10 per pet. For more information, call 937-3336. ‘Spring Event ’ on April 26 The Washington Baptist Church will hold its annual “Spring Event Fundraiser” on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the same time as the Fodderstack 10K Race. There will be a huge yard sale inside the church Fellowship Hall and a bake sale and hot dog/hamburger lunch on the courthouse grounds. To donate items for the sale, contact the church office at 675-3336. Proceeds go toward the church building fund. Everyone is invited. Headwaters board to meet The April board of directors meeting for Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, will take place Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County extension office. The meeting is open to the public. Register for Fodderstack Participants can pre-register for the 25th annual Fodderstack 10K race from Flint Hill to Little Washington on Saturday, April 26. Discount entry fees are available now and for several groups. Contact Jean Lillard 6757171 or by email to: jeanlillard@mris.com. Free Easter Egg 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. RAA baseball signup The Rappahannock Athletic Association is taking registration for 13 to 15 year olds interested in playing baseball this season. For more information, call 937-7723 or mail name, address, date of birth and phone number with $60 check, made payable to RAA, to RAA, P. O. Box 74, Amissville, Va. 20106. 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. Flea Market open The Sperryville Flea Market on Highway 211, west of Sperryville, has opened for the summer. Old and new vendors and customers are welcome. For information, contact manager Marshall Burke 987-8866. Dog food, supplies needed Cadette Girl Scout Troop #590 is sponsoring a drive for the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL). It needs canned dog food (no dried), dog bones, chew toys, towels, shampoo, leashes and collars. The scouts request that supplies for dogs be placed in the RAWL boxes at the Rappahannock Farmers’ Coop, Hackley’s Store, Horse & Hound and Settle's Grocery. Envelopes are available at these sites for monetary donations.

umM From Lee Kirk President/CEO of Culpeper Regional Hospital Lee Kirk For Culpeper Regional Hospital, fiscal year 2002 was outstanding for many reasons • Patient volumes continued to increase, which speaks volumes about the excellent and continually improving quality of patient care and service. The 550+ employees provided personalized care for each patient, 53,008 of whom entrusted their health care needs to Culpeper Regional Hospital • Our medical staff continued to expand with the addition of excellent clinicians to complement the first-rate medical team already in place, to serve patients living in Culpeper, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Counties • The Board of Trustees reinvested $5.7 million in technology, equipment and facilities improvements • With an unsurpassed service ethic, our volunteers of the Auxiliary and FamilyCare Hospice contributed their personal touches each day and made the experience for many patients, families and visitors more pleasant. The Auxiliary pledged an astounding $ 1 million to the capital campaign. I encourage you to read Auxiliary President Joan Proctor’s annual report message, which highlights many other achievements • The tri-annual onsite inspection by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations validated the exceptional patient care at CRH with a hospital score of 98 and a home health & hospice score of 97 Those scores place CRH in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide in scoring • We opened a state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit and continued the renovation of the Stepdown and Medical Suigical Units, including patient rooms. Construction of the Culpeper Surgery Center also proceeded with a scheduled opening of June 2003 • The financial performance for CRH was excellent and also shows notable improvement over FY 2001. This resulted from the continued growth of services across the board, a very significant reduction in inpatient length of stay to 3.57 days, from 4.11 in FY 2001, and an outstanding growth in net operating revenue of 18% or $44,375 million, compared with $37796 million in FY 2001 • The Hospitalist Program was fully implemented under the leadership of CMA and Hospitalist Medical Director Clara Eden MD • Our capital campaign—Here^s to Your Health!— was, and is, a continuing success as it seeks to meet Our goal of $7.5 million. The funds will be used to build a rehab and wellness center, and a center for cardiology and oncology • The Board of Trustees facilitated an effective 2002 Strategic Planning Process, which resulted in adoption of the new Core Values of Compassion, Integrity, Teamwork, Stewardship and Excellence; and an updated Core Purpose/Mission: The mission of Culpeper Regional Hospital is to help people achieve and maintain optimal health by providing the best possible health care services. We will always make the needs of our patients our top priority. These are among the highlights of a memorable year marked by the dedication and commitment of more than 800 people focused on meeting the needs of our patients in a very personal way, within the parameters of our values, adhering always to our core mission. It is a privilege and pleasure to be associated with all From Peter Godfrey MD Chairman of CRH Board of Trustees Peter Godfrey MD The past year has been an excellent one for our hospital. We did extremely well with our onsite JCAHO survey scoring in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide. We also had a significant improvement in our financial performance and I compliment our employees and management team for these achievements. The ambulatory surgery center is progressing well with a scheduled completion in June of 2003. The intensive care unit was opened in 2002 and the renovations to the patient rooms continue. Our goal is to break ground on the Powell Wellness Center by the end of 2003. This will be followed by the cancer and cardiovascular center. These projects have been made possible by the enormously successful capital campaign, and i wish to thank everyone involved for their wonderful effort The incredible generosity shown by the people in our service area reaffirms that we have an outstanding hospital that serves the region wed. One of my goals for 2002 was to redefine the strategic vision and plan for our hospital. We have completed this task with the help of a dedicated group of individuals who were involved with the Strategic Planning Group. This plan is critical if we are to continue to improve our hospital in the future. The new strategic focus will be on patient centered care, which is the reason that we exist and we must not lose sight of that I have enjoyed serving as chairman of the hospital board for the past two years and I especially enjoyed working with our management team led by Lee Kirk. I also appreciate the outstanding efforts of our employees, board members, volunteers, and physicians. It is the efforts of these outstanding people that will ensure the success of our hospital in the yean to come. From Joan Proctor President CRH Auxiliary Joan Proctor The fiscal year 2002 was yet another year of extraordinary service with excellent results from the volunteer men and women of the Auxiliary. Just over 200 men, women and young people provided more than 32,000 hours of service to Culpeper Regional Hospital. Our combined efforts also resulted in our donation to the hospital of $209,353. Among the other highlights of our yean • Our$1 million pledge to the hospital's capital campaign. • Our shining star, the Thrift Shop (in Meadowbrook Shopping Center) reported record-breaking sales: $248,000+. • Our Gift Shop was constructed in a new location on the first floor, and in its first full year, reported the highest sales figures ever. • The Coffee Shop was remodeled and reopened much to everyone's delight • The Auxiliary gave scholarships to 13 students from Culpeper, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock to help them in pursuing medical careers. • The Lights of Love event included a new theme of red, white and blue lights in December 2001, to honor emergency services everywhere. • The Junior Auxiliary included 31 girls and boys for the summer, some of them continuing year round. From knitting baby caps for newborns in the Family Birth Center to making sock dolls for our youngest patients in the ER and Inpatient Wing, raising funds, and providing service, the Auxiliary serves Culpeper Regional Hospital, its patients and visitors, in so many ways. Each volunteer appreciates the opportunity to be of service. From Samuel Walker President CRH Foundation Board of Directors Samuel Walker This has been an inspiring year for Culpeper Regional Hospital Foundation. In fiscal year 2002, we raised millions of dollars for the Here's to Your Health! capital campaign. Our success has been due to the contributions and support of the people in our region, and the tireless efforts of the many volunteers for the campaign. The Foundation has had countless opportunities to share the vision of a new rehabilitation/ wellness center, and a new center for cancer and cardiology with the people of our region, and our region has responded. We are overwhelmed by the support and Thank You doesn’t seem to encompass the appreciation we feel. We also had a perfect day for golf last September, raising over $25,000 in our 7th Annual Golf Classic Proceeds will benefit the capital campaign. We also held our Second Annual Vine Arts in June with a stunning collection of work from local artistic talent The funds raised are going to further enhance comforts for our pediatric patients. The annual Ball in November 2001 raised more than $39,000 for a transvenous pacer for the new ICU and AEDs for the hospital. We introduced our new website: www.CRHFoundation.com. The site has information regarding our capital campaign, special events, giving opportunities and how to contact the Foundation. We will continue to enhance and develop the site. We appreciate the tremendous and historic support we have received this year through the many events and opportunities within the Foundation as Here's to Your Health I From Stephanie Mendlow MD President Medical Staff Stephanie Mendlow MD More than 70 physicians at CRH served in excess of 50,000 patients in fiscal year 2002. New services were added to Culpeper Regional. In conjunction with Culpeper Medical Associates, CRH created a round-the-clock team of hospitalists who practice exclusively within the hospital. Donald Bley MD, David Schenck MD and Rending Xu MD joined Hospitalist Medical Director Clara Eden MD. The hospitalists stayed busy and their availability has been appreciated. We secured an additional anesthesiologist, Michael Ross MD, who provides additional coverage in the operating room for our busy surgical services. He has also expanded the CRH pain management team to include a pain clinic here at the hospital. When David Schenck MD moved from the Wilderness Medical Center in Locust Grove to become a hospitalist, Internist John Bush MD was welcomed to the Wilderness practice. We were also delighted to welcome his wife, Bethanne Bush MD, to practice full-time gastroenterology at the hospital. Radiology added two new radiologists to expand the Medical Imaging team: Marie Pace MD and Pamela Phillips MD. The Departments of Cardiology and Oncology were active with plans and designs for new centers, while needed funds were being raised through the hospital Foundations capital campaign. The hospital also purchased equipment for new laparoscopic procedures. The physician team affirms Culpeper Regional Hospital’s mission to help people achieve and maintain optimal health. We look forward to a busy 2003. Culpeper Regional Hospital S3 Promoting health. Preserving community. as® uFpopcrhbspita1.com iifiS®? fhsei

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WINCHESTER: 5 miles east of Winchester/l-81. 1.35 acre building lot, drain field & septic installed & approved. $58,000. 703-777-1615 or 540-554-8879. HORSE FARM, 2 homes 13.5acs, Fully equipped for horses. Just across Stafford Co. line. Tiffany, Century 21 Cardinal 540-659-2161 or 540-840-4897. Buildings for Lease: • 18,615 si office, 2 bldgs Warehouse: • 6,000,6,600 or 9,967 si Office: • 3,600sf 1 • 100 to 1000 sq.ft. of office space Oflfae Warehouse: • 72.701 sf VINT HILL BUSINESS PARK 540-347-6965 888-449-4332 BED FULL SIZE SET $159. New in plastic w/ manufactures warranty Can Deliver. 703-8988768 BED 3PC KINO Pillowtop set. $275 New in plastic w/ manufact. warranty Can deliver. 703898-8768 BED 2PC. QUEEN Pillow Top. $175 New in plastic with warranty. Can deliver. 703-9618383. BEDRMSET $1,195 5pc set, Cherry. Bed, dssr, mirr. chest, nt stnd. New in boxes. Can deliver. 703-898-9247. CHERRY SLEIGH BED $495. Solid wood w/ mattress set. Brand new, still in boxes. Can deliver. 703-898-9247. LIVING RM SUITE. Victorian Repo, like new. celery grn sofa, ladies & gents chairs multi, marble top coffee tbl. $1595. 540-364-1070 FLINT HILL, 187 Resettlement Rd. 4/12, 8am. HH, chain saws, alum 32' ladder, paint, tools, etc. 23 MAIN ST., Sperryville. Sat., Apr. 19, 9am-3pm. Furniture; Housewares; Like New Women's Clothing & Shoes; Many other items too numerous to mention. No early birds please' TAG SALE 12 9am-4pm Home of M.H. Brady Brady Lane Flint Hill Lots of household Items & furniture. WARRENTON METHODIST CHURCH, Rt 29 (Broadview Ave, Warrenotn) behind Pizza Hut. 4/26, 8-2. Proceeds toward church youth, info 540-3471367 Fri/SaL April 11 & TRI COUNTY FEEDS. Marshall, VA; Pennfield Horse Feeds. Stallmat SALE. $36.50. HAY Alt, Tim, Mixed, Strew, Shavings. 888-8233337 NOVA & Montgomery Co. MO. MUST SELL/due to my health, Blk 5 yr, found. OH, mare. u/s. willing & beautiful 14.1+/-, bring offers. 540-364-1947. 540-220-1318 Need mulch delivered? DOUBLE SHREDDED QUALITY hard wood mulch, Under $20. per yard plus delivery. 540364-6452 TREE WORK, landscaping, & spring clean-up. 540-987-8843 15 PURE BRED black angus bulls some registered w/ papers. Ray T. .Cannon 540-9374900 • CONSTRUCTION TRAILER- $1000. •STORAGE TRAILER-S1000. • FORMER NEW HOME SALES OFFICE TRAILER $5000. CaM between 9-5pm 540-349-5822 MOVING,Q-en sleep sofa like new, $675; bar $40; 4 wood kit chrs $10 ea; 2 sngl matt, good cond $25ea;new sngl mtl bed frame $10; 2 Ikea T shelf units $50ea; end tbls $20ea; 20" push mwr $35; Lg dresser $40. 540-364-6108 NAUTRAL ANGUS BABY BEEF. FRESHFIELDS QUALITY. $2 75lb 540-592-3701 www.hollinfarms.com NEEDED: 29 people to loose up to 11-31 lbs in the next 30 days starts at $38.95 1-877-5731887 WHISPERING PINES Grower of trees & shrubs. White Pine 5-6', $30/ea: Norway Spruce 5-7' $35ea. 9-10' $100 ea. Bradford Pear 8' $42 ea. Del. & Planting avail. 540-937-6178 WOOD STOVE USED 1 yr. $250 Viking Designer! +sewing/ embroidery machine $2800. Quilting machine $3000. 540-364-2881 THE FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauauiersDca.com e-mail spca@erols.com for a complete and up to date listing Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Landfill, Rt. 639, East of Amissville Daily 8:00 a m - Noon, except closed Wed & Sun These wonderful dogs need a good home! “Maggie" “Ridley" "Maggie" is a pretty, good natured, 2-3 yr. old spayed box/walker hound. "Ridley" is a friendly, good looking, 1-2 yr. old spayed chow mix. Both dogs playful and Like other dogs. Come see them! Come see them! 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (voice mail) WRANGLER JEANS, 13MWZ, 0936 DEN. Popular sizes in stock. Special orders invited. Happy T rails Western Wear. Beale ton. 540-4391395 WANTED • STANDING TIMBER, pine or hardwood. small tracts okay. Also lot clearing avail. 540-727-0201 WANT TO BUY standing timber. Poplar, Oak, & Pine. Small or large tracts. David 540-9374351 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 GERMAN SHEPS, AKC pups. 10wks, M4 F, 1 st shots, wormed. Trained adults. German, Czech lines. 540-423-1412 COKE MACHINE: free to good home. You haul! 703-830-6405. FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul. 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd. Remington. VA. 540439-2607 FREE TO GOOD home - adopt "Bear", a 4-yr old Black Lab mix, exc. disp. Very good dog. Mark 540-347-3861 (H): 703-797-1228 (Office). I •gal Notices 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 Benita 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 interest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, 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 seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, do P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy -Zoning Administrator 4-03, 4-10-03 #490363

FREE TO GOOD home, & Bulldog, v* Mastiff, male, neutered, all shots, 2yrs, needs room to run, good with other dogs Not good with cals. 540-364-6249 or 703-830-8822 PULLEN’S BOBCAT SERVICE, an kinds of work, grading, drives & yards. Clearing. Free est. 540-987-9205 CAREGIVER FOR ELDERLY Day hours at their home. Fauquier and Rappahannock. 540-675-2997 CNA offering senior care. Exp caregiver, available part-time Ask for Sandy 540-347-7443 Call The Times Community Newspapers For All of Your Employment Advertising. 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-349-8676 CUSTOMER ASSISTANTS Part Time Luck Stone Corporation is a fast-growing, customer focused producer of stone materials with locations in Virginia and other MidAtiantc states. We are currently seeking two experienced Customer Assistants to support our Insides Sales Team at our Sterling Virginia Stone Center. Two shifts available and include Saturdays: 7am-1pmor 12-6pm. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is familiar with customer - service and retail concepts, fs good at responding to internal and external customer requests and has had experience working a retail counter and checking out customers. This person should be proficient with a computer be familiar with MS Office. We’re looking for team players with lots of energy, who has great communication skills, the ability to handle multiple priorities, and an independent, can-do attitude At one-year of work experience is required and some college is preferred. The hourly rate is $8 - $10 per hour, depending on experience. This position does not come with benefits. Please apply in person to James Taylor at 1700 S. Sterling Boulevard, Sterling VA 20164, (located off of Route 28 South), or apply online at www.luckstone.com. No phone calls or solicitors, please. EOE With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 if.'it ' Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT TO SECTION 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at seven-thirty (7:30) in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. Consideration shall be given to all applications presented in accordance with submission requirements. VARIANCE # 03-03-01 John R. Mills, owner of 2,8740 acres on Rt. 707 in Slate Mills (Tax Map 54, Parcel 37C, zoned ‘A -Agricultural, StonewallHawthorne District) desires a side yard variance of seven (7) feet to construct a dwelling. Variance allowed under Section 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in interest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-10,4-17-03 #490899 Administrative Assistant AMtb Luck Stone Caporadon 6 a tast-gra*ng, customer focused producer of stone materials with locations n Wgrxa and other Mid-Atlantic states. We are currently seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support our Retat Stone Center in Sterling, VA The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is familiar with accounting concepts and s good at responding to ntemal and external customer requests. This person should be proficient in MS Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook We re bckng for a team player with lots of energy vvho has great communication skills the ability to handle multiple priorities, and an independent, can - do attitude A 2 or 4 year degree is preferred Salary range for this position is $24K to $34K. Luck Stone offers a competitive salary and a great benefits plan Apply online at www.hicfcstone.cqrn or stop by and fill out an application at Sterling Center, 1700 South Sterling Boulevard, Sterling. VA 20164. Please include salary requirements with application No candidate will be considered without it No phone calls please and only local card dates apply Luck Stone s an equal opporturxty'drug free employer. Auto Mechanic/ VA State Inspector Experienced preferred, good pay, benefits. Settle’s Garage Call 540-675-3252 BARN HELP NEEDED at modern horse facility. Flexible hours. Please call 540-937-9832 I CARPENTER & 1 APPRENTICE i Wanted for home Improvement co. Tools & truck necessary. Salary negotiable w/ experience 703-755-0568 CDL DRIVER needed to operate lowboy, dump truck and , flush truck, must have a Class A CDL. 703-594-3505 Clean for #1! • Earn between $300 & $400/wk • Paid vacation, holidays & mileage • Daytime, Mon-Fri • $100 monthly attendance bonus • •Must Have Car Merry Maids 540-347-0199 578 Waterloo Rd Warrenton, VA 20186 Construction OPERATORS for Blacktop Roller. Experience required. Contact Chemung Cont. 540-829-7203 EOE Construction OPERATORS for Scraper (Pan), Dozer, & Hoe. Experience required. Contact Chemung Contracting 540-829-7203 EOE Construction Superintendent Wararty Servioe Rep. Northern Virginia $42,000 Entry level with terrific advancement possibilities! Must have ability to evaluate, troubleshoot and diagnose new home repair opportunities. Interface between homeowners and subcontractors. Perform minor repairs. Must have stable work history, clean driving record and excellent customer service skills. We offer a Fantastic salary, onsite vehicle, and a competitive benefits package. Forward resume and salary history to: career @ ushome.com Fax: 727-796-8476 US Home Corporation EOE DAIRY HELP FT, benefits & top pay. Must have references. Call after 6pm Nokesville 703-594-2486 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 D Legal Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT TO SECTION 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at seven-tnirty (7:30) in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. Consideration shall be given to all applications presented in accordance with submission requirements. VARIANCE # 03-03-01 John R. Mills, owner of 2.8740 acres on Rt. 707 in Slate Mills (Tax Map 54, Parcel 37C, zoned ‘A’-Agricultural, StonewallHawthorne District) desires a rear yard variance of seven (7) feet to complete construction of«a dwelling. Variance allowed under^Section 170-136 of the Rappahannock'County Zoning Ordinance. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in interest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contracts. 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. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-10, 4-17-03 #491949 STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which provide that no persoh in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organization s program^or activities. The person responsible for coordinating the organization's nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Carolyn White, Director of Human Resources. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization, or the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D C. 20250. Complaints must the filed with 180 days after the alleged discrimination Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. 4-09-03 #491226 Looking for a JOB? You’ve come to the right place! Times Community Newspapers We’ve got Northern Virginia all Wrapped UP! DRIVERS/ HELPERS local moving company. Must have driver’s license & reliable car. Pay $8- $15/hr includes full medical benefits, paid holidays, vacation, & personal days, guaranteed hours. 540-439-6007 DRIVER to make deliveries & pickups in No. VA & DC areas. Franklin's Printing has an immediate opening offering $10-$12/hr to start Excel health benefits & paid leavefoolidays This position does Not require CDL Our requirements include a good driving record, English communication skills, dependability and responsibility. Must be able to lift boxes of 50 lbs. If you are interested in working with a progressive company offering a great work environment, call . Sherrie Deal, Staff Acct at 540-428-7000 or email: info@frankllns.cc fax: 540-428-2000 ELECTRIC1ANSANECO Electrical Construction, Inc., one of the Southeast's leading electrical contractors is looking for Superintendents, Electricians & Apprentices for commercial projects in Fauquier County. Requires 7+ years stable experience in commercial electrical construction. We offer our employees a better opportunity with top pay & a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental & life insurance, 401K plan w/ company match, immediate holiday pay, and vacation pay. For consideration, please call 703-435-6775 or fax resume to 703-435-7633, or email your resume to IllllucastSanecoInc. com. EOE/M/F/D/V YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-349-8676 EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Monomoy Services, Inc. Is now hiring experienced loader, dozer & backhoe operators. Benefits include vacation, retirement & medical ins. & overtime 540-364-0441 EOE. Class A Contractors License #2705-021585A I seorl/ Iaoiic Daneci 11 vmak'l iOytsm hu-sinc" IS up mtrhi'. in*.)- onl\ 70.VW5-00I7 Floral Designer Experienced, for busy flower shop. Debbie's Ivy Garden Front Roual Ask for Debbie 540-636-3900 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR needed for residential excavation, loader, and dozer experience necessary. 703-594-3505 Heavy Equipment Operators Needed Health, Dental, 401K avail. 540-347-6628 Ricky L. Brown & Sons, Inc. HERDSMAN needed for beef cattle operation. FT. Fauquier Co. Call 540-788-4894 HOUSEKEEPER Full-time, live-out, wonderful family needs nanny/ mother’s aide to help with cooking, cleaning & household administration. You must have excellent references, a clean driving record, pass a criminal background check, be able to travel & have a strong work ethic. Fauquier Co. Fax resume to: 540-439-6348 . Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 r .:l ■ :■ ; ■ ; Bids & Proposals ...I_ REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board/Area Agency on Aging, a human services organization will receive sealed proposals for the purpose of procuring audit services. Request for Proposals packages are available at the Procurement Department, 15361 Bradford Road, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, Virginia 22701, telephone number 540-825-3100, extension 3143. Questions concerning RFP due by April 15. The Request for Proposals must be returned by 4:30 P.M., Wednesday, April 30, 2003. The Board reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposals or reject proposals at any time prior to an award, to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal deemed to be most advantageous to the Board. 4-09-03 #491228 Legal Notices * & - , -; k 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 of 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, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22797, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-03, 4-10, 4-17-03 #490314 INSTALLER & LOT PERSON needed for Hillwood Truck Cap & Trailer Sales. 703-754-4611 IT TECHNICIAN Manassas based Telecom/Network firm looking for an IT Technician with Windows & Networking experience a must. A+ and Network + Certifications needed. Email resume to: hr@falconcom.net or fax to: 703-530-9120 LABORERS Skilled Drainfield Mechanics Full-time excavation help needed. Pay based on experience. Must have own transportation. 540-347-6600 LOADER OPERATOR Full-time loader operator. Pay based on experience. Must have own transportation. 540-347-6600 Motorcycle Tech Busy independent motorcycle shop needs a Harley Davidson Tech. FT. 540-829-0313 PAINTING/ COATING " CREWS Needed immediately for liquid siding, 2-3 person crews. Own equipment needed. Great pay scale Paid on completion. Call 703-222-3322 ■ Swimming Pools Service Manager Position to manage service operation of high-end pool construction business. Exceptional opportunity in the beautiful rolling hills of Va 50 miles west of Washington, DC. Hands on position. Duties indude: day to day service work: supervising labor; opening & dosing pools: helping w/ off-season pool construdion. Will be required to interview, hire, & train, supervise labor for weekly services. Will keep records & report on service. Salaried position. 3 to 5 yrs pod service exp mandatory. (Certification a plus) Call or fax resume to: 540-364-3609 Ph 540-364-4838 Fax Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 Marriott Ranch has the following job opportunities: Seasonal Banquet Servers & Waltstaff Experienced servers for on and off-site catering. Seasonal Kltchen/Cullnary Staff Part-time. Experienced in kitchen prep preferred. For an interview call Debbie Johnson, Business Manager at 540-364-2627, Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm ©Harriott. ’ f 'y v MARRIOTT RANCH 5305 Marriott Lane Hume, VA 22639 EOE M/F/D/V SURVEYING SURVEYORS Carson/Harris is a full-service land-use consulting firm located in he thriving Fauquier County, Virginia a real estate market. We have IMMEDIATE openings for Survey Compiter Survey experience in land surveying with at least 2 years experience with coordinate geometry, deed research, field work, and boundary resolution. AutoCAD experience is required. Instrument Person Experienced with operating surveying equipment and performing boundary, topographic, and house location surveys. Rod Person Assist Field personnel with all activities to needed to complete surveying projects. Experience preferred but not necessary. Carson/Harris offers salaries competitive with Northern Virginia as well as an excellent array of benefits in a dynamic work environment. Please Send Your Resume or Inquiry to: Carson, Harris & Associates, LLC 410 Rosedale Ct., Suite 200 Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone: (540) 347-9191 Fax:(540) 349-1905 jobs@carsonharris.com GREAT OPPORTUNITY! MAINTENANCE WORKER If you are dependable & hard working, this job is for you1 Position requires welding, forklift repair, and other general maintenance work. Benefits include health, & life insurance, profit sharing, voluntary dental plan, credit union membership, short term disability, paid holidays & vacation To apply please contact: Larry Lang at 540-825-5200 at Cufpeper Wood Preservers at 540-825-5200 for application & appointment Il„ Ua|»|M«luinnook County Slu-rifl's Office is now accepting applications for the follow ing position of Jailer $23,329 & up based on experience Applications mav be oblainetl in person from the Sheriff s Office. Applications must he completed (X returned to the Sheriff s Office prior to April 18. 2003. Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office P.O. Box 187 Washington, V.4 22747 (540) 673-5300 An Equal Opportunity Employer CASE MANAGER/MH/SEP #3-79-01 FT in Fauquier. Perform case management services for seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. BS in human services and relevant experience required. $29,171.00p/yr. RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS #3-68-01 FT positions providing direct care work for adult MR consumers in established group homes. Positions allow for flexible schedules, including overnights, evenings and weekends. Opportunities for growth and expansion. Assoc, degree or equivalent experience. J22.856.00 per/yr SUBSTANCE abuse TECHINCIAN #3-9-07 On-call and hourly positions available to monitor client activities, conduct drug screens and perform related tasks. Exp. in human services. $9.46 p/hr TRANSIT DISPATCHER #3-77-01 FT in Culpeper to coordinate ridership and provide data entry support. Uses radio, telephone and computer applications. Good driving record required. $15,470 per/yr TRANSIT OPERATOR #3-78-0 PT (18.75 hrs/per/wk) position available to transport consumers & deliver meals. Good driving record. $7.56 p/hr ^ RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPIOAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Please apply with RRCSB application by 8:30 am, Monday, April 21, 2003, to Human Resources, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100. TDD: 540-825-7391 EEO/AA Buying? Selling? Times Community Newspapers' Classified Has It! Thousands of advertised items. Half a million readers. Outstanding results. 540-347-4222 Fax 689-1278 Wccm rsas 1 r GREYSTQNE Warrenton, Virginia FHA Multi-Family Closings Loan Administrator Opportunity available with fast-paced, growing multifamily servicer for a Loan Administrator in the Closing Department Duties include completing escrow analysis prior to closing, processing construction advances & billings as well as administrative tasks to include shipping & month-end reports. Knowledge of Word & Excel required. Benedict preferred. For confidential consideration, please respond by e-mail: imcclanahan@grevstoneusa.com by mail: 419 Belle Air Lane, Warrenton, VA 20186 by fax: 540-341-2121 EOE Previous applicants need not apply Call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat For all of your Employment Advertising. 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-349-8676

Automotive DATSUN 73 240Z com plete car less frnt windshield/rear hatch, restoration in progress, new parts. 540-349-9878. PONTIAC CATALINA '68: 2 DE, HT, 400 2V, 400 auto, 76 K actual two owner miles, sold new in Winchester 7/15/68. $4,500. ATTN: ALL PONCHO ENTHUSIASTS: This car is very original and clean. NEEDS TO BE SOLD. Make an otter. 504-687-3129. BMW 5281 '97:mint cond., lux. trim, 30 mpg on hwy., 102 K mi., 5 spd $16,500. 202-797-6128 (D), 202-588-0244 (E). CHEVY 90 CAVALIER: runs good, AC, AM/FM, 2 door, $1000. 304725-2682. CHEVY 77 CORVETTE, white, 350/350. Runs & looks great. $5,000 firm. Call after 5pm 540-937-6023. HONDA CIVIC ’95: 5 spd., great cond., clean. 108 K, $5000/ all reasonable otter accepted. Call 703-802-3745. VOLKSWAQON PASSAT QLX 96, VR6, tinted windows. Kenwood CD, heated .Ithr seats, 5 sp, 96K mis. rubber VW floormats. 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Genevieve Pendereau Boston resident Genevieve E. Perdereau, 81, of Boston died on April 2 at Warrenton Overlook Healthcare Center. Mme. Perdereau was bom in Paris, France, moved to Washington D.C. in 1973, and to Brookhill Farm in the Boston area in 1987. She was preceded in death by her only child, Gerard FVancois, and is survived by relatives in France, and her American friend, Thom Pellikaan. A memorial service will held on April 10 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Leo Zonneveld officiating. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. Mary G. V. Poole Washington resident Mary Gilmer Cocke Van Poole, 73, who had retired from the Smithsonian Institution as Births Leakes have daughter Michael and Pamela Leake are the proud parents of a daughter, Caitlin Marie Settle. Caitlin was bom on March 28 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. She weighed eight pounds and 14 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Charles and Karen Caes of Warrenton. Paternal grandparents are Thomas and Mildred Atkins of AmissviUe and James W. Leake of Sperryville. Settles have daughter Tim and Leslie Settle of AmissviUe proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Taylor Marie Settle. Taylor was bom on March 23 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Claire Byram of Springfield, Va. and James Byram of Fort Worth, Tfexas. Paternal grandparents are the late Lee Taylor Settle and Tansy and Bobby Frazier of Castleton. The family of the late Julie F. Poe acknowledges with sincere gratitude and appreciation the many acts of kindness extended them by the many friends during their time of bereavement. May God continue to * bless each one of you. Inspiring^ Tfaugfitw by Randy I Minter | Preoccupied With Death Death may not be so much on the mind of the average person as we might expect. Surprisingly, a recent survey showed that only 11 percent of those in the 18- to 44-year-old age group indicated that they thought about death very often, versus only 8 percent in the 65-year-old and over group. This left those who conducted the survey to surmise that, perhaps, people are little fazed by the idea of death because they do not h§lieve that it is the end. When asked what they believed happens after death, only 5 percent answered “nothing”. Nearly a third of those polled, on the other hand, believed they would go to heaven or hell. A faith in the sacred in life and beyond offers comfort to many. At the Moser Funeral Home, we work to design services that reflect your particular faith, tradition and family preferences. Ask us about our preplanning options. We’re at 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. Call 347-3431. “God’s finger touched him and he slept.” - Alfred Lord Tennyson an information coordinator, died March 27 at her home in Arlington. A resident of Arlington since 1950, she was an active member of Resurrection Lutheran Church where she served as Church Council President, and President of the Lutheran Church Women. She had also maintained a country retreat in Washington, Va. since the late 1960s and attended Trinity Episcopal Church. After her retirement in the early 1990s she continued at the Smithsonian as an information volunteer at the National Air and Space Museum. She was married to Thomas Bennett Van Poole, Jr. at Wake Forrest in 1949. Her husband died in 1993. She is survived by her three children, Thomas Bennett Van Poole HI, of Annandale, Virginia Cromwell Van Poole Atwell of Silver Spring, Md. and Elizabeth Anne Van Poole Bouchard of Arlington. She is also survived by her sister, Virginia Knight Cocke Bloch of Seattle, Washington and four grandchildren. Real estate transactions recorded The following real estate transactions were recorded recently in the Rappahannock Circuit Court Clerk’s Office: Samuel F. H. Smith and wife to David J. Armor and wife, one acre. Hawthorne district. $12,000. Mary Veronica Campbell to Geoffrey Cyril Hazzan and wife, 11.098 acres. Hawthorne District. $235,000. Stephanie M. Thompson to Joe R. Krienke and wife, 4.6907 acres. Piedmont District. John Sanford Evans and wife to Eric Mowatt-Larssen and wife, 27.5573 acres. Hampton District. $700,000. Anthony J. Principi to Jan Pruntel and wife, 2.56015 acres. Jackson District. $150,000. Batistas Family LLC to John Wesley Dalby Jr. and wife, Peyton Farms, Lot 10. Hampton District. $125,000. Faith Builders Inc. to Lawrence L. Phillips, 2.34 acres, 1.44 acres. Jackson District. $70,000. Our average refund is $400 more than the average IRS Refund IRS mowDWi • We find the hard-to-flnd deductions • Tax experts who know all the latest tax law changes • FREE electronic filing with paid tax preparation Visit our new location In the Warrenton Town Center ■JACKSON HEWITT mo^ii-siss CS? SERVICE Host office* in independtrttty owned tnd openttd Samuel W. Ruble Jr. and wife to Karen Brittan Ruble and others trustees, 6.07923 acres. Jackson District. Nellie Gay Bowen to Tyner House LLC, undivided interest Town of Sperryville. Piedmont District. $654.76. Thomas Benjamin Massie and wife to Aney Melissa Massie Hoehn, trustee, parcel 2, 38.8028 acres. Hampton District. 11.3402 undivided interest. Raymond L. Gooch to John Fox Sullivan and wife, .5000 acres. Town of Washington. $400,000. Charles David Huff to Charles David Huff and wife, 3.2762 acres. Hampton SYR. 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Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975 Country Living in Virginia Regional, National and International Marketing Finally Farm Located just outside the village of Flint Hill, on 40+/- open elevated acres, 4400 sf custom home built by well known builder. Incredible mountain views in every direction. Property also has bam suitable for stable conversion. Pond w ith great flow. $869,000 Representing owners and purchasers of Virginia’s most noted properties, endeavoring to preserve the stewardship of land and to ensure the perpetuity of our Virginia way of life for future generations. Justin H. Wiley (540) 672-5603 WARRENTON Frank Hardy. Inc.. Realtors FARM AND ESTATE BROKERS Sotheby's PIEDMONT CHARLOTTESVILLE GLOUCESTER District. Sheila C. Michael, one acre. Maude Helen Nappier to Jackson District. $63,500. REAL ESTATE AUCTION Brick rambler on 25+ beautiful open acres! Slate Mills, Rappahannock County, VA Open House Sat. April 12,10am-12noon REAL ESTATE: Certain tract of land consisting 25.0246 acres +/-, more or less, (Tax Map parcel 59-3B), belonging to Jean Porter aind Myrtle Whiting. The property situate, lying and being in Hawthorne District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, being the property conveyed to Joseph Starry by deed from Charles W. Racer and Maude J. Racer dated and recorded December 6, 2000 as Instrument Number 00-1605 in the Rappahannock County land records. DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 522 just south of Sperry ville. Virginia take Rt. 231 Approx. 7.4 miles turn left on Rt. 707, Proceed 2.8 miles to auction on right. A dream-come-true opportunity for someone. Please call for a detailed bidder's brochure. /Bill Payne Auctions, inc. P.O. Box 178, Amissville, VA 20106 (540) 937-4142 email: payne729@earthlink.net _website: www.bpauctions.com._ Country Living Shenandoah Park boundary! Great mountain views from this 25 acre parcel and 1,500 sq. ft. home with full, partly finished walkout basement. Large stone fireplace, spacious rooms, back up power grid, 2 garages, pond and lots of privacy. $460,000 Woodland Charm in a private setting with large yard, brick patio w/hot tub, attractive deck, basement office & more. Sunny living & dining rooms, large family room with fireplace, 3 BRs, two baths plus sun porch. Privacy, play areas & cast' commute near Ben Venue. Backs to larger 25 acre wooded parcels. $274,000 Elegant and artistic home of 6,000 sq. ft. Superb details, particularly in the formal Living room. Dining room and Hall. Spacious entertaining room, plus warm kitchen-great room w/stone fireplace at the heart of this delightful home. Artist’s loft/guest suite, 4(fireplaces^ BRs, 5.5 BAs, 15 acres of patk setting & mountain views amid large wtates! $1,100,000 Magical 27 acre, 3 house property needing work. Ideal property for sharing country life with others. One gracious old manor farm house w/solid wood craftsmanship, one 2 BR solar house w/separate screened living porch and one charmingly renovated 4 room cottage. Serene privacy plus a secret garden! $S61,800 Fixer Upper with great potential. This unusual house has been added to in different eras and styles. With imaginative planning it could be most interesting. Numerous windows and doors for light. Obsolete kitchen, but new washer & dryer. Stream on back boundary. $144,000 Real Estate in Committed to Excellence (540) 675-1373 CM hi for fret listing evaluation 9 offices throughout Virginia 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. $1,500,000. Finally Farm -Located just outside the village of Flint Hill, on 40+/- open elevated acres, 4400 sf custom home built by well known ouilder. Incredible mountain views in every direction. Property also has bam suitable for stable conversion. Pond with great flow. $869,000. 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, icc 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 steeples to the north east and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. Amenities include pool, guest house, stable and restored smoke house. $1,750,000. Summerhill - Beautiful 200 acre estate located in the Shenandoah Valley. Set at an elevation of 1200 ft, the 7,000sf home was constructed in 2000 and is built to the highest standard with the finest of material. Breathtaking mountain vistas are visible from almost every room. Amenities include tenant house, 10-stall stable, equipment shed, board fencing and numerous other improvements. Also numerous streams and a pond. $1,750,000. jsj Contact Justin H. Wiley (540) 672-5603 gj 'rank Hardy, I\<\. Krai tors 25 acres of Land for sale. Can be sub-divided up to 3 times Build to your specifications, your land or mine <£,*, RE^MBTe T®/- Regency 0 221 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, Virginia 20185 Loni Colvin 1-888-920-LONI Each CXftce Independently Owned and Operated