Rappahannock News, April 24, 2003

125th Year... No. 17 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents rMO no im o*j o i>o ro oi UH to i—. •J) I u □ CJt X X X X X X X X X X X I 0 X X (4 I 0 w n H s Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2003 On your mark! The 25th running of the Fodderstack 10K race will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m., followed by a Country Festival from 1-4 p.m. News 4 weatherman Bob Ryan will start the race which goes from Flint Hill to Little Washington along Fodderstack Road. Sponsored by the Inn at Little Washington, there are more than 150 persons pre-registered to run, including six families. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the race at the Flint Hill fire department. There is a $500 cash prize for a new course record as well as donations from restaurants and bed and breakfasts. Contact person is Jean Lillard 675-7171. Park to hold ‘Wildflower Weekend’ Trillium, wild geranium, pink azalea and other native Virginia wildflowers will be in the spotlight during Shenandoah National Park’s 17th Annual Wildflower Weekend May 10 and 11. Visitors are welcome to join rangers and volunteer naturalists on a variety of wildflower-related hikes, activities and talks. Featured speaker Alan Weakley will discuss the “Virginia Flora Project,” an effort to gather centuries of botanical information on Virginia’s plants into a single work containing descriptions, illustrations and results of modem field and genetic research. Weakley is the curator of the University of North Carolina Herbarium and co-author of the manual. His presentation is at 2 p.m. at the Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center on May 10. Other activities include hikes to Hightop Mountain, the Mill Prong, Millers Head, South River Falls, Rose River, Hawksbill Mountain and along Shenandoah National Park rangers and naturalists take visitors on a wildflower hike through the park. This year’s Wildflower Weekend will be on May 10 and 11. Photo courtesy of Shenandoah National Park the famous Appalachian Trail. Two hikes will focus on birds as well as flowers. There also will be children’s programs, a presentation on exotic plant management, wildflower identifica tdon for beginners and a car caravan to butterfly hotspots. All programs are free and reservations are not needed. For more information, call (540) 999-3283, or visit the website, www.nps.gov/shen. 2004 budget goes to supervisors County Sheriff Larry Sherertz announces candidacy By Gerald Ochs Special to the Rappahannock News County Administrator John McCarthy completed and forwarded a draft budget for Fiscal Year 2004 to the Board of Supervisors for its review and consideration. His April 16 submission shows a budget that will increase “Tbtal Contemplated Expenditures” some 7 percent (just over $1 million) to $15,636,626. According to McCarthy’s cover letter, the proposed budget “funds all but $100,000 of the School Board’s request for funds” and “shows approximately $400,000 of expenditures over revenues, this drawing down the general fund surplus by like amount, but there is more than that amount in non-recurring capital projects (including the schools’) and the surplus is sufficient to meet the need.” McCarthy also points out that the “equalized tax rate in this reassessment year ... is $.64; a decrease from last year’s rate of $.89” but, to fund the total expenditures, McCarthy is proposing a total new tax rate of $0.70 per hundred dollars of assessed value ($0.66 General Fund levy and $0.04 Fire Levy rate). This draft is but a start to the county budget process. The Board of Supervisors still must review the draft and schedule hearings on the overall budget, and conduct the School Budget hearing on April 28 at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium. 6"03700 B 23050 ^ Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) By Gerald Ochs Special to the Rappahannock News Sheriff Larry Sherertz hosted a lunchtime gathering of supporters at the Country Cafe in Little Washington to announce his candidacy for reelection on Nov. 4. Sherertz used the occasion of his formal announcement on April 9 to review the accomplishments of the Sheriff’s Office during his tenure, and to lay out some of the plans that he has for the coming years. The sheriff said he has kept all of the promises that he made during his 1999 campaign, among which he said were: to provide a fulltime schools’ resource officer; to develop and implement a means to keep an eye on the county’s senior citizens; to form a citizen’s advisory committee; and to develop a “Crimesolvers” tip line. “These are all up and working well,” Sherertz told his guests. The sheriff also noted that he had been able to provide some services to Rappahannock County without burdening its taxpayers, but by successfully seeking federal government grants. He said that the Sheriff’s Office had “secured $350,000 (in federal grants) just in the last year,” and he added that “We’re going to go out and continue to get this money.” He spoke, too, of recent efforts to begin the process of obtaining accreditation for the Sheriff’s Office. He said that his department would be working with the Virginia Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition to do so and, if successful, the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office would join 45 other Virginia law enforcement agencies, out of a total of 130, to have that distinction. The office would have to be found in conformance with some 220 professional standards to gain its accreditation. He stressed that the accreditation process would not cost the county any money. Sherertz mentioned that he had submitted his budget for Fiscal Year 2004 and, he said, despite a health insurance increase of approximately 19 percent, the proposed budget increase has been held to 1.5 percent or $17,000 over the FY2003 budget. “We think that we can still deliver quality services, find (salary) Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz met with county supporters at the Country Cafe in Little Washington recently to announce his candidacy for the 2003 election in November. Pho'o courtesy of Gerald Ochs enhancements through grants, and not have to burden taxpayers,” the sheriff said. Sherprtz took some time in answering questions from the eight residents attending his announcement meeting and, in answer to one question, replied that he knows of no challengers to his incumbency in the upcoming election. Mer life’s work News editor Barbara Wayland captured the spirit of Rappahannock in this photo. The county pays tribute. See Page A4. ‘Adaptation’ This movie showing Friday, April 25 at The Theatre in Little Washington gets rave reviews as a brilliant comedy. See Page B1. Citizens discuss ideas on environment and preservation of county By Gerald Ochs Special to the Rappahannock News In stark contrast to the January Comprehensive Plan hearing in Amissville—where residents dueled with opposing views on development in the county—the hearing at the Washington Fire Hall on April 17 was more a discussion on the finer points of preservation and a forum for suggestions by the more environmentally-conscious citizenry of the county. Though the hearing was attended by only one-third of the 60 or so who attended the Amissville meeting and only eight residents spoke over the course of the hour and onehalf meeting, the range of topics discussed was significantly broader. Topics included limitations that county water resources impose upon development; the use of graywater for garden irrigation; affordable housing and the potential benefits of cluster development; and economic development as a means to assure the future fiscal viability of the county. Planning Commission chairman Tom Junk and County Administrator John McCarthy provided an introduction to the hearing. McCarthy noted that the Code of Virginia requires that jurisdictions conduct a review of their Comprehensive Plans every five years and Junk commented that the plan reflects “what a majority of the people want done in Rappahannock County.” McCarthy also pointed out that the plan was available for review in the library, in his office and in the County Clerk’s office. Copies are available for sale in his office and in the treasurer’s office. Bob Lander of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) kicked off public comments with a question on the schedule for the Comprehensive Plan review process. Junk responded that more hearings would be held over the next few months in Sperryville, and again in Amissville, and that he i would like to see the plan ready for the Board of Supervisors at this time next year. Washington area resident Donna LaPre referred to a principle that a community “live within the limits of the watershed,” and she said that she thought that that was a good idea for Rappahannock County. McCarthy responded that “water does get a lot of attention in the Comprehensive Plan" and he pointed out that there are static wells in Sperryville that are routinely monitored for both quality and quantity. He asked that LaPre provide further information on the cited principle. Junk added that the Piedmont is “fairly limited in its water supply” and that those limitations “will be important in the years to come.” LaPre also asked if building codes could be changed to permit the use of graywater for gardens. Graywater is residential wastewater of less than potable quality that comes from bathroom sinks, showers and washing machines and is generally accepted for use in irrigating non-edible landscape plants. Jennifer Alexander noted that “the code was changed because of phosphates.” Hampton District Commissioner A1 Henry observed that recent efforts under programs such as the Federal/State Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (that assists landowners in creating riparian buffers to renew and preserve stream quality) will have a noticeable affect and that “the stream areas are really going to look different in the next 10 to 15 years” with the buffers filtering pollutants and providing wildlife habitat. Stonewall-Hawthorne District Supervisor Bob Anderson recalled that the Thornton and Covington Rivers were heavily polluted 35 years ago—largely with plastic milk cartons and diapers—but noted that there have been improvements in stream quality in See PLAN, Page A8 Winning cheers The RCHS cheerleading squad brought home the school's first cheerleading competition trophy. See Page A2. Wildflowers Wildflower grower and photographer Bruce Jones captured bloodroot in all its beauty growing on his property. See Page B2.

Sunnyside Farm Market 337 Gay St. Washington, VA 22747 540-675-1074 Saturday, April 26th Asparagus Festival Sunnvside Farm asparagus is in! Stop by the store to sample some of the mans different ways to enjoy this wonderful spring vegetable. Dishes include soup, salsa, asparagus - roll-ups, asparagus and cucumber boats and red snapper baked with asparagus. Chet Jonathan Partin will be there to share his own recipes and answer questions. Fodderstock Race We are happy to again be a co-sponsor of this event. Good luck to all of the racers and we'll see you at the finish line! Farm Tour Sunnyside Farm is conducting a tour of the farm on May 24th. Contact Laura at 675-3636. Open 10:30 - 6:00 daily or visit us at www.sunnysidefarms.com FY 2004 SCHOOL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County will hold a public hearing a: the Rapoahannocn County High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. April 28. 2003. in accordance with §15.2-2506 and §22.1-93 of the Code of Virginia (1950). as amended, concerning the following public schools budget submitted by the Rapoahannock County School Board for the Fiscal Year commencing Jjly 1,2003 MAJOR CLASSIFICATION OR SOURCE FY ENDING 630 Contemplated Expenditures 2003 2004 Instruction Admin., Attend & Health Pupil Transpoi-t Services Operation 8 Main Services School Food Services Facilities Debt Service Total Contemplated Expenditures Estimated Revenues From the Commonwealth From the Federal Government Other Local Sources Transfers from Generai Fund $6.2^ 872 $6,851,607 760.972 803.947 580.230 693.255 588.325 678.591 9' ~98 91.798 0 00 143.000 485.246 465.809 8.778.444 9.728.007 1.673.786 1.722.739 390.062 460.612 1.160.856 1.071.221 5.553.740 6.473,435 8.778,444 9.728.007 Total Estimated Revenues APRIL 25 - MAY 19 THOMAS MULLANY New Paintings & Drawings Opening Reception, April 25,5-8 pm R.H. 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RCHS 2003 Competition Squad comes home a winner By Bonnie Pltun Special to the Rappahannock News While enjoying a fun filled day of cotton candy, popcorn, pizza and rides at Paramount's Kings Dominion. the Rappahannock County High School Competition Squad knew they had work to do. And work they did. At 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, they competed at the Spring Spirit Weekend Festival held at the Kingswood Amphitheater at Kings Dominion. While being the only Single A school in their division going up against Triple Public Notice The Board of Equalization will hold hearings on Monday, April 28th, Tuesday, April 29th and Friday, May 9th for complaints regarding your reassessment. Call 540-675-5373 for an appointment. Dordy Fontinel Show Management presents The Original 8th Hunt Country Spring at Morven Park, Leesburg, VA formerly held at OatUmds April 26-27 • Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 11-5 200 outstanding exhibitors representing 20 states! IVh 2Crh *: ijrnul. 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When the awards were announced, the RCHS Competition Squad found themselves being awarded the third place trophy. It was quite an accomplishment considering what they up were against. I have never been so proud of these kids. They gave it all they had and it was worth it. This is the first Cheerleading Competition Trophy Rappahannock County High School has brought home. It will not be the last. We are looking forward to a great season next year. Photo counesy or bonme mum The Rappahannock County High School cheerleading squad basks in victory after being awarded the third place trophy in a cheerleading competition earlier this mohth. It was the first time the competition squad brought home a trophy and the coach said it won’t be the last. CHURCH HAPPENINGS • Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church will have a revival from April 28 to May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Elder Wayne Richards, pastor of Black Oak Regular Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome. • Promise Land Baptist Church will hold its annual men’s day on Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. Guest singers for the afternoon will be the Gospel Descenders of Millwood, Va. Dinner will be served following the morning service. Come enjoy, this spirit-filled group sing and spend the day. • The F. T. Baptist Church will hold a Praise Service on Saturday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. The Southern Gospel Group will be featured. Everyone is welcome. • The American Cancer Society Relay for Life Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church on Route 618, Red Oak Mountain Road in Woodville. Tickets are $7 adults and $3.50 for children. The dinner is sponsored by Melvin’s Crusaders. "My family is filled with medical professionals. They liked how I was cared for.” i "I've had the misfortune of having to go to the emergency room twice in the last couple of years for minor problems. 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Horse owners are urged to vaccinate for West Nile Virus The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services urges all horse owners to vaccinate their animals now against West Nile Virus (WNV). The WNV vaccine for equines requires two doses administered three to six weeks apart. The vaccine takes four to six weeks to be effective. West Nile Virus first appeared in the U. S. in 1999 in New York City. Last year, there were 14,358 cases of clinical WNV infection reported in horses in 40 states. Virginia experienced 47 equine cases in 2002. The' virus usually lives in wild birds. Mosquitoes transmit it from bird to bird. Occasionally a mosquito that has bitten an infected bird will then bite a human, horse, or other mammal and transmit the virus to them. IVansmission between horses and humans is extremely unlikely. Currently, no drugs exist to kill WNV in horses or humans. 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The Band Stand By Cecelia Dennis Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County High School Drumline will be participating in Winchester’s 76th Annual Apple Blossom Festival. They will be marching on Friday, May 2 in the Firefighter’s Parade which begins at 5 p.m. Congratulations to the following students who were chosen for this year’s Tri-County band: Nicole Hess, Frances Monroe, Devin Day, Andrew Treanor, Patrick Treanor, Brian Taylor, Anthony Clinedinst, Amber Long, Eve Nealon, Josh Makela, Billy Rechin, Matt Swain, Alana NO MATTER HOW FAR BACK YOU LOOK, YOU WON'T FIND A HOME EQUIT Y LINE INTEREST RATE LIKE THIS. Don’t waste time digging into those history books. Our introductory rate on home equity lines of credit is history in the making Our special introductory offer gives you an interest rate of 3.75% *APR - that’s 1/?% below prime and then we do even better. That low, low intro rate is good for one full year after you open your new equity line. What happens then? 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-Eappaljannocfe jSetosEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Mary Ann Kuhn, Managing Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3330 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months. 50 cents Older copies to 1960. $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street. Washington. Va. Mailing address: P 0 Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: makuhn@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m , Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com ft THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2003 Our View I’m Free Don’t grieve for meynow I’m free I’m following the path God laid for me I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work or play things left undone must stay that way I’ve found peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void then fill it with a remembered joy A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Ah, yes these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow My life’s been full, I savored much good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me God wanted me now, He set me free. This poem was read at the funeral service for Barbara Wayland on April 16. She had kept it on the wall next to her desk at the Rappahannock News. Chester Gap fire department is ‘best in the state’ I think the Chester Gap Fire Department is the most together and caring bunch of people I have ever known. If it had not been for Kevin and Darren helping my daughter, Tabetha, starting out as a Junior Member and winning numerous awards, I don’t know where she might have ended up. But, thanks to them and the fire department, she is a 19-year-old certified EMT, Firefighter one, and CPR certified. She is a part-time student at Lord Fairfax Community College in Middletown and she holds down a full time job. Her father and I can only take half the credit for all that.The rest goes to everyone at the fire department. So please pull together, everyone in the department and the community, to make the Chester Gap Fire Department the one I believe is the Best in the State! I have always been proud of our fire department. Dixie Swain .Chester Gap Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor trom its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. • WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 • EMAIL: makuhn@timespapers.com • FAX: 540-675-3088 Rappahannock Today „ Photo courtesy ot Richard Lykes More than 300 Rappahannock County residents gathered on Saturday, April 19 at the Wayland family farm near Sperryville for a graveside service to mourn the passing of Barbara Wayland, 49, executive editor and general manager of the Rappahannock News who died after a valiant battle with cancer. Letters Remembering Barbara Wayiand Those of us who have known and worked with Barbara Wayland in her 25 years at the Rappahannock News are experiencing a vast emptiness in our lives. Barbara’s knowledge of the community was impressive; her understanding of the duty of a newspaper was equally notable. Her proficiency is evidenced by the numerous awards hanging on the walks in her office, but more than that, we all respected and admired her dedication, professionalism and open-door policy. Barbara was a loyal friend of the highest principals and values, who quietly smiled and listened; who loved Rappahannock County, its people, her heritage; and who adored Tiffany and Billy. Thank you Barbara for your We have watched, listened to, and read about the war in Iraq for the past few weeks. We have been kept up to date with unprecedented media coverage, coverage that has cost many reporters their lives. Now that the fierce defense is waning from the Iraqi military, many media sources are claiming that we are experiencing victory. But what does “victory” mean? Victory will come when the goals of the offensive action against Iraq have been met. That Saddam Hussein is nowhere to be found and that his military forces are in retreat is perhaps a step many gifts to Rappahannock County and its people. Diane Bruce Rappahannock County Clerk All of us here at Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue will miss Barbara Wayland. We remember her smile, warm welcome and enthusiasm for publishing— some times on very short notice—the announcements we wanted to make to our community. No matter how busy she was, Barbara always made time for us. We were grateful for her Barbara C. Wayland Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company We at the Rappahannock News and the community have lost a dear loved one. Barbara C. Wayland was taken suggestions about timing and content that helped make our community events successful, and for the nice tone she set that helped us communicate more effectively with the people we serve. Our deepest sympathy goes to Barbara’s family. We are going to miss our kind and dedicated friend. Victory is a misnomer wwaru me goals oi me invasion by coalition forces, but it does not signify a victory. Both the media and the American people need to keep in mind the objectives of this war. The coalition forces were brought in to bring liberation to the Iraqi people, to work toward a democratic government, to rid the nation of its weapons of mass destruction, and to insure that the brutality of a dictator will never again be felt by the people in Iraq. The coalition forces have not reduced the threat of terrorism. If anything, the military action in the Middle East has exacerbated the threat of Muslim fundamentalism againsi western nations, iraqs government has not been stabilized. And as it stands now, President Bush suggests the implementation of another dictator who is a U. S. ally to take the place of Saddam Hussein. This action brings Iraq no closer to democracy. What it does insure is that the government is allied with the U. S., an aspect of this takeover that further concerns and threatens the freedom of Iraqi citizens. Not until Iraq is operating under its own governmental system, chosen and implemented by the Iraqi people, will the coalition forces be able to claim victory. Looting and violence from us on April 16. We do not know why. She was a devoted friend of the community and employee of the Rappahannock News. The Rappahannock News is a living mirror of our times, really, the printed memory of day to day events from which our town history will be written. Barbara was proud of our town and our paper. She was a friend to all who knew her. She will be sorely missed by all of her friends throughout the community. Her spirit will live on and continue to touch each of us in many ways, as we go day to day with our memories of her in our hearts. Barbara Wayland is a legacy we will always treasure. Jan Clatterbuck Washington continues to be rampant in the streets. People are still starving, homeless, and dying. When the Iraqi people are safe in their homes with water to drink, food to eat, and clothes for their children, then it will be appropriate to say that we find ourselves in victory. But not until then. I urge readers and media outlets to use the word “victory” cautiously and judiciously. Although much of the military action is waning, we will not know victory without first going through the process of rebuilding Iraq and its government. Trista Scheuerlein Castle ton Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 53 YEARS AGO April 20, 1950 John R. DeBergh was the purchaser of the tract of land known as the W. G. Wood “Harris Hollow Place” which was sold at public auction at a special commissioner’s sale held on Saturday, April 15 at 11 a m. for the amount of $4,300. This land contains 161 acres and adjoins the farm of Mrs. Elizabeth Debergh and is located about five miles northwest of Washington. Sam Miller, the great-great-great-grandfather of Mr. DeBergh was one of tne previous owners of this tract of land. R. V. Snead received a telegram Tuesday urging that all citizens of Rappahannock send telegrams to their representatives in Congress to vote for a balanced budget and cut out deficit spending. The American Legion, with able assistance, planted 65 trees and over 30 forsythia plants Saturday morning along the three roads,out of Sperryville. . > f The trees, mostly dogwood and a few . beech, were planted on the Panorama road from Mrs. Swindler’s down to Sperryville, from Fletcher’s Mill into town, and from John Wayland’s on Route 211 into town. People who live near these newly-planted trees and forsythia plants are requested to look out for them and give them a drink of water unless this bad dry spell breaks with about three days of rain. 25 YEARS AGO April 20, 1978 Rappahannock fire fighters have been busy battling an outbreak of fires here and in neighboring Madison County over the past week. Newbill Miller worked desperately to beat out a fire in the dry grass on the Route 211 by-pass at Washington which resulted when a vehicle caught fire and was destroyed last Thursday. The Rappahannock Library’s “Evening with Senator McCarthy," set for April 25 is expected to draw another record crowd. “Residents of the county,” urges Mrs. Grace Sims, Librarian, “should come early. . .because we know of quite a few people from out-of-county who plan to come.” Liz Freeman, is the new high school sports reporter for the Rappahannock News. She was selected from several RCHS students who submitted accounts of the Panthers’ first home baseball game. Liz is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy J. Freeman of Flint Hill. She is a 15-year-old freshman. The choice wasn’t easy. Judith Bloomer, Greg Turner, Marion Eastham and Brian Fitzek also submitted excellent stories on the baseball game. 10 YEARS AGO April 21, 1993 Internationally acclaimed artist Peter Kater, a contemporary pianist-composer who resides with his family in Rappahannock will be presenting a Spring Concert as a benefit for the Hospice of the Rapidan which cele brates its 10th anniversary this year. This Saturday the Fodderstack Road between Flint Hill and Washington will again be the site of the annual Fodderstack 10K Race. In this 15th running of the race, Jean Lillard, one of the organizers, is hoping for a good turnout. About 110 had pre-registered by last weekend. County administrator John McCarthy has presented the Board of Supervisors with an estimate of $73.50 per ton to continue to operate a landfill at the current landfill site. The Board of Supervisors got its first look at the proposed $8.6 million county budget for the coming year this week. The budget is up , nearly $767,000 or 9.8 percent over the current budget. Julie Portman of Ki Theatre will bring her professional storytelling skills to LVA Rappahannock’s “Reading with Children” program at the library at 7 p.m. Monday, April 26. COMPILED BY MARY ANN KUHN

IT’S A FACT The School Budget Makes Good Business Sense This year’s budget includes increases in four critical areas: 0 COMPENSATION 0 BUILDING MAINTENANCE a SAFETY 3 TECHNOLOGY 0 Fair COMPENSATION for teachers is money well spent - consider the FACTS: • Over 40% of the proposed budget increase is for employee compensation, • Over 25% of the increase is caused by the rising cost of health insurance benefits. • This compensation increase will keep the gap in salaries between Rappahannock and other counties from becoming greater. • Low salaries encourage teachers to go elsewhere. We lose our best and brightest. • Constant turnover ot teachers results in lower quality classroom instruction which increases the chance that our schools will not meet federal and state performance standards. • If we don’t meet performance standards, our federal and state funding will be jeopardized. Taxpayers will be called on to make up the difference. 0 MAINTAINING OUR BUILDINGS is money well spent Here are the FACTS: • Over 15% of the proposed budget increase is for maintenance that can no longer be postponed: - Replacing the elementary school's boiler. - Correcting dangerous problems with the elementary school’s electrical system. - Continuing to remove asbestos from our buildings. • Failure to address postponed maintenance puts our buildings and the safety of our children at risk and costs more down the road. Again you pay the bill Go Panthers! Our Children need your support El The SAFETY of our children is our most important concern - It’s a FACT: • Neglecting dangerous wiring systems, aging buses and asbestos will cost the taxpayers more later. El FACT: Keeping our TECHNOLOGY current is a wise investment: • New technology makes our schools more efficient. • New technology provides our children important learning opportunities and computer skills. • If we neglect to invest in technology, it will cost the taxpayers more later. The Most Important FACT: Investing in our future makes good business sense. Invest now or pay more later. That is the choice. Contact your supervisor and let him know that you support our school budget. Attend the Board of Supervisor's budget hearing on April 28, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Attend the Board of Supervisors adoption meeting on May 5, 2003 at the Courthouse. Piedmont Charles K. “Pete” Estes P.O. Box 299 Sperryville, VA 22740 987-895 J, Stonewall/Hawthorne Bob Anderson 332 Rock Mills Rd. Woodville, VA 22749 987-8206 roberta@summit.net Wakefield Roger Welch P.O. Box 420 Flint Hill, VA22627 • 675-3686 Jackson Ron Frazier 446 Viewtown Rd. Amissville, VA 20106 937-5983 rogerwelch@gefanuc.com Hampton Bryant Lee 13153 Lee Hwy. Washington, VA 22747 675-3178 For more information, contact HEADWATERS, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation 540-675-1819 hdwtrs@shentel.jiet

Varsity boys’ soccer team takes first place in district By Richard Armstrong Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County High School varsity boys’ soccer team moved into first place in the Bull Run District by edging previously unbeaten Brentsville 1-0. In a match that was well played on both sides, the Panthers were able to sneak a goal past the Tiger defense CO'^^^^/sshington, (540) 675-3707 Azaleas ■ Hostas • Daylilies Select from 10,000 azaleas - 200 varieties Peak bloom next two weekends Hosta and daylilies are up! Open for retail through May 11th Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12-5 ONLY Buy directly from a grower and save From Rt. 211 near Washington. VA. take Rt 626 (tiger Valley Road) south for 3 miles. At stop sign, turn right onto Long Mountain Road and travel 1/3 mile to nursery entrance www.longmountainnursery.com Autographed copies of Mountain of Mv Dreams are available at the nursery to get the win with Jose Azevedo placing his kick past the Brentsville goalkeeper. The team is now 6-0 on the season and 4-0 in the Bull Run District. The JV boys’ soccer team played a very good match with Brentsville but came up on the short end of a 1-0 score. Coach Kenny Rogers PUBLIC NOTICE Date of Election of Soil and Water Conservation District Directors Notice of Filing Nomination Petitions, Statements of Qualifications, and Declaration of Candidacy An election of Directors for the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District will be held in the general election on November 4, 2003. The District encompasses the Counties of Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock, including any incorporated towns therein. Candidates for elected directors must reside within the boundary of the county (includes incorporated town(s) within the county) which such candidates shall represent upon election. Two directors shall be elected to represent all the citizens within each county. Persons who wish to file as candidates for the office of district director must fully complete and file the requisite nominating petition, statement of qualification, and declaration of candidacy with the general registrar of the county or city where the candidate resides by 7:00 p.m., on June 10, 2003. For further information contact your local registrar’s office or the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, 351 Lakeside Drive, Culpeper, Virginia 22701-1945. was very pleased with his team’s effort against the Tigers. “It was our best match of the season,” he said. “The kids have made a great deal of progress.” The team is 0-3-1 overall and 0-2 in the Bull Run. However, the future looks brighter for the team as it is beginning to put the pieces together. Varsity girls’ soccer The varsity girls’ soccer team had a rough week losing to George Mason 4-0, Brentsville 6-1 and Clarke County 3-0. With rescheduling because of weather, the team had to face three of the top teams in the Bull Run during the week. The team played very well against strong George Mason and Brentsville teams. On a bitter cold evening with strong gusty winds in Berryville, the Lady Panthers gave up three first half goals but played the Eagles even in the second half. Caitlyn Waites played a very strong match against It's Worth the Drive! 1 Il-" .. if I.llli.fl«^ nr i r - ■ mm^m*** imrnriirnrmi^ ■ n a mu ustmmmma m i a Ml Mm aaHitttfiia MAiaBS mimS^ ^■*--' ^ TOYOTA TRUCK CENTER 2.9 % FINANCING ( AVAILABLE 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER F mSeAs Clarke recording nine saves and turning away several Eagle scoring chances. The team is 1-4 in the Bull Run district and 2-6 overall. Varsity softball The varsity softball team picked up three wins on the week to improve its record to 9-1 overall and 4-0 in the Bull Run-District. The Panthers jumped out to a lead against George Mason before the Mustangs began to rally. The Panthers ended a seventh inning Mason rally one run short as the Lady Panthers prevailed 8-7. The team then hosted the Wildcats of Warren County, the only team to give them a loss this year, and revenge was sweet as the Lady Panthers defeated the Wildcats 4-0. Rachel Sharp allowed only two base runners, a fourth inning single and a seventh inning walk, to pick up the win. The Panthers heated up a cold, windy evening in Berryville by racing by the Eagles 13-3. The Eagles were very cordial hosts as they committed seven errors and gave the Panthers batters 14 walks. A six-run fourth inning made the score 9-0 and Rachel Sharp struck out 15 Eagles to get the win. JV softball The JV softball team remained undefeated on the season with a record of 9-0 and 4-0 in the district. The team picked up wins over Brentsville and Clarke County. Ihe JV baseball team dropped two games to Brentsville 15-5 and Clarke 8-6 as their record fell to 4-41 overall and 2-2 in the Bull Run District. Varsity baseball The varsity baseball team dropped three contests for the week losing to George Mason 10-1, Strasburg 11-3 and Clarke 4-1. Josh Werner and Daryl Cropp shared the pitching chores against George Mason and after Mason had jumped out to a 5-0 lead Josh also drove in the Panthers only run. FISH ■ , Delivery Dates & Times Thursday. May 8 Southern States Co-op - Winchester 540-662-0375 Time: 1200 - 12:45 pm Southern States Co-op • Leesburg 703-777-3561 Time: 2:00 - 2:45 pm Tuesday. May 13 Culpeper Farmer’s Co-op - Culpeper 540-825-2200 Time: 10:00 - 10:45 am Warrenton Fanner’s Co-op - Warrenton 540-347-7100 Time: 12:00 - 12:45 pm Marshall Farmer’s Co-op . Marshall 540-364-1533 Time: 1:45 - 2:30 pm Southern States Co-op - Front Royal 540-635-3118 Time: 3:30-4:15 pm ARE VOL MISSING Oi l ON ONE OF THE LARI.ESI FIXED INCOME MARKETS IN THE WORI D? Did you know that over $ 1 trillion of Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMO's) are currently outstanding? 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Baptist Church holds annual spring event on April 26 Washington By RUTH CLARK i The Annual Spring Event at the Washington Baptist Church is on Saturday, April 26 at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Donations of good saleable items are needed and can be left at the church on Friday or call Ruth Clark at 675-3608. The event consists of a bake sale and hot dog and hamburger lunch. All proceeds from this event go toward the building fund. Happy birthday to our Bobbie Jo Brown of Fodderstack Road who has her 17th birthday on April 28. Our condolences go out to Billy Wayland and his daughter Tiffany of Sperryville upon the death of his wife and her mother Barbara Wayland, who passed away at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville on Wednesday, April 16. The ladies of the Washington Baptist Church have eight more seats available for the town bus trip to see the show “Daniel” in Strasburg, Va. on Saturday, June 7. The cost is $95 for adults and $87 for children. Call Sandra Jenkins at 675-3741. Our sympathy to Mrs. Annie Hawkins and family upon the death of her son, Roger, who passed away April 19. Guests Easter Sunday of Mrs. Addie Keyser and Mrs. Virginia Cloud were Donald and Pam Keyser, Michelle Keyser and James McFarlance of Alexandria, Daniel Keyser of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Pullen and children, Ryan and Amber of Front Royal. Monday Mrs. Alice Butler and granddaughter Kayla and Mrs. Erma Jenkins visited with Kaylas’ grandfather Mr. Bill Covell in Me Lean. 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Many hearts have been touched and sympathy is extended to the Wayland family upon the loss of Barbara Wayland who was the Executive Editor and General Manager of this, our Rappahannock News. Brian Lee, U. S. Marine Corps, has been visiting his parents in Castleton area. Condolences go out to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fordyce of Reva Way, and all family members upon the passing of his mother, Mildred Fordyce, which occurred last Wednesday. Williams Tree Service & Landscaping All phases of Tree Care and Removal: Lot Clearing • Hauling • Demolition • Cleanup Stump Removal • Firewood • Mulch • Bushhogging Yard Work • Seeding • Sod • Brush Chipping Home 540-675-2530 Mobile 540-229-3032 FULLY INSURED Wedding anniversary wishes are extended to my brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier of Castleton Ford Way Road, who celebrate another year together today. Financial Problems? 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Phil Irwin of Flint Hill praised the county’s Comprehensive Plan and its impact upon uncontrolled development, and he asked the Planning Commission “that any changes (to the Comprehensive Plan) be gentle.” Irwin also expressed opposition to those who promote subdivision of parcels to provide affordable housing. “Most of us left home after school (because of the inability to pay for housing),” he said, pointing out that the family subdivision “is dangerous” because it results in more homes and a greater population and the lots “don’t stay in the family.” Henry disagreed with Irwin’s perspective on the family subdivision, pointing out that the ordinance enables those who do not leave the county for college and jobs an affordable place to build a home, and it also provides “some degree of stability in families and keeps large farms for hundreds of years.” Henry also said that in the three Comprehensive Plan hearings “one thing that drives everything is taxes—the issue will be where is the money coming from in the future. “Economic development has never been talked about,” he added. “We’re all on the same page regarding development, but where do tax dollars come from?” Steve Kenny of Fodderstack Road said that the money will come from tourism, but that he was concerned that promoting tourism without planning ahead would have negative consequences. He mentioned that there are “locations around the country that promoted tourism—those who planned for it are okay, the others paid for it later . . . taxes increased and quality of life declined.” ..Kenny asked if such planning could be included in the Comprehensive Plan. Lander asked how public «: mb ;,v >v a£ y». 1997 UNCOW TOWN CAR SIGNATURE V8, Auto, A/C, Cruise, Cass & CD, Power * Windows & Locks, Tilt. Stock# 32315A m mm 2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 6-Speed, V8, Both Tbps, A/C, Cruise, Cass & 0, Power Windows & Locks, Tilt. Stock# 34264A I •giisaaesaBi&amiemmMmmmmmmMafBi t 2002 GMC YUKON DENAU XL, Sunroof, All Options, Sold New. Slock# 34311A 2002 PONTIAC TRANS AM WS6, Auto, Flops, Leather, All Options. Stock# 27041 2002 PONTIAC TRANS AM Convertible, Auto, Leather, Loaded. Stock# 92132 2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM WS6,6-Speed, T-lops, Leather, All Options. 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McCarthy pointed out that if this application were approved, it would be the sixth parcel divided from the original tract, and it would prevent further subdivisions by landowners other than Wharton. • The Planning Commission also considered and approved a family apartment in the home of Geoffrey Gowen in the Flint Hill area. • The commission also scheduled the Sperryvillearea hearing on the Comprehensive Plan for May 29 at the Sperryville Fire Hall (May 22 if the Fire Hall is not available). The final date and time will be announced in the Rappahannock News. ‘Yard Sale’ on May 10 Viewtown By JOAN REID 1 WM* ' 937-4968 Vendors are wanted for the Spring Yard Sale on May 10 at the Old Forest Grove School House. We need yard sale vendors and crafters inside and out. Set up time is 7 a.m. The sale will start at 8 a.m. For information call Danny or Linda Hitt 9374221 or 825-7799. We are deeply saddened by the death of Barbara Wayland. She will be missed. 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• Neighbors/B4 • Classifieds/B5, B6, B7 • Obituaries/B8 April 24, 2003 Living and writing in Flint Hill: a perfect match By Kathleen Litchfield Special to the Rappahannock News Author Sabeeha Johnson is no stranger to arranged marriages. Her parents, all of her cousins and most of the 200 girls she went to the exclusive St. George’s Grammar School with in Hyderabad, India, married men arranged for by their parents through matchmakers. The Flint Hill resident’s most recent work explores that idea. Entitled, “The Spice Bazaar,” it is one of four novellas, or short stories, comprising the matchmaking anthology, “Playing with Matches,” published by Signet/Penguin Putnam Inc. this month. The anthology, which Johnson described as “matchmaking gone awry in four Asian communities,” includes three other novellas written by a half Chinese-American, a half JapaneseAmerican and a half VietnameseAmerican, she said. Johnson grew up in the city of Hyderabad, India, where traditional matchmakers visited a young woman’s home to observe her family’s behavior for several days. The matchmakers carefully investigated a man’s family background, genetics, class, basic moral values and economic stability. After choosing whom they believed to be the perfect match for a young woman, they brought his photograph and resume to the family for approval. Photo courtesy of Kathleen Litchfield Author Sabeeha Johnson and her husband of 35 years, Gale, at their Flint Hill home with their Morgans, Scout, left, and Wildecat, right. “My parents had a very successful arranged marriage,” Johnson said, “and most of my friends from grammar school do. Some are married to ambassadors.” Johnson immigrated to the United States at age 19 to attend the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Over the last 20 years, she has written for such newspapers as the Chicago Tribune and magazines including Better Homes and Gardens, Garden, Deck and Landscape and Flower Gardening. Within the last six years, she has published two works of fiction, her latest passion. The main character in Johnson’s Thomas Mullany exhibit to open at r. h. ballard gallery A highly anticipated art show is coming to the Town of Washington. Local artist Thomas Mullany’s new thought-provoking paintings and drawings will be exhibited at r. h. ballard fine art gallery in Little Washington from April 25 through May 19. An opening reception with the artist will take place on Friday, April 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the gallery at 307 Main Street. The public is invited. The Washington Post has followed Mullany’s career over the years and in 1996 declared him “one of Washington’s most innovative artists.” Now the Town of Washington will be treated to Mullany’s extraordinary talent. Widely exhibited throughout the U.S., with numerous one-person exhibitions in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Charlotte, N.C., Mullany will display a wide range of subject matter crossing many cultures and geographical locations. The artist states: “I draw inspiration from all periods of Western art and history, from the ancient up to the mid-20th century. “I love the allegorical landscapes of Thomas Cole and other Hudson Photo courtesy of Robert Ballard Artist Thomas Mullany in his studio. International Festival set for Sunday For a fun-filled afternoon, bring the entire family to the International Festival on Sunday, April 27 at Rappahannock County High Sehool from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Food with an international flavor will be on sale at the festival, which is sponsored by Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation. Throughout the afternoon there will be performances by belly dancers, a Chinese musician, West African drummers, and the Blue Ridge Irish Music School. There will also be live Cuban/Brazilian music. Children and parents can buy reasonably priced treasures from far off lands. Costumed presenters will talk about their countries. In the event of rain, the Festival will move into the school commons area. Call the Headwaters office at 675-1819 for more information. \S i Photo courtesy of Robert Ballard “American Sunset” is one of Thomas Mullany’s new paintings on exhibit at the r.h. ballard gallery in Little Washington. A reception honoring Mullany will be held Friday, April 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the gallery on Main Street. The show continues through May 19. River School painters as well as Edward Hopper and 20th century American illustrators.” Having lived in the D.C. area most of his life, and having been trained at the Corcoran School of Art (B.F.A), Mullany often explores the subject matter of history, politics and society. He takes traditional subjects and puts then into his vision of life in both landscapes and his more fanciful paintings, often injecting wry humor. In keeping with these concerns, Mullany will be exhibiting paintings and drawings of not only local land scapes, but also Middle Eastern and European images and other inspirational subjects. R. H. Ballard Fine Art is open from Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is a changing exhibition of master prints from the 16th century to the present, a group of local and international contemporary artists, and$tntique and decorative rugs. In addition, the downstairs Home Shop carries a wide and changing selection of European linens, imports and gifts. The gallery’s phone number is 675-1411 and its web site address is www.rhbARTS.com. Two young dancers from the Blue Ridge Irish Music School will perform at the International Festival sponsored by Headwaters on Sunday, April 27 at the Rappahannock County High School from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Photo courtesy of Headwaters “The Spice Bazaar” is a young woman named Nalini, who “tries to balance her dreams of romance with the traditional expectations from her family,” said Johnson. The novella is based in Washington, D.C. and Vienna, Va. While some authors create detailed character sketches before staring to write a piece of fiction, Johnson thinks about the character as a person and proceeds from there. “I walk around a lot. I walk in my garden, unless it’s snowing. Then I look out of the window at the mountains. I think a lot before I actually sit down (at the computer!,” she said. This process is proving quite successful for Johnson. Signet/Penguin Putnam Books is now awaiting the first few pages of Johnson’s new novel-in-progress, about American mother-and-daughter relationships. Harlequin Temptations, who published Johnson’s first romantic novel titled, “The Better Man,” in 1997, awaits a second love story. And Johnson’s new, New York City agent is presently seeking a publisher for a 400-page, serious “commercial fiction” book she wrote about cultural clashes that arise when an Indian family purchases a business, to the shock of a midwestem woman. “I dream of writing one best seller,” laughed Johnson. “It’s kind of crass, but I don’t want 100 books sitting on my bookshelves. We don’t have the First, you have to believe in yourself and your work and be persistent. Don’t give up something that you love to do. Sabeeha Johnson Flint Hill author space!" Johnson published her first article about how to grow petunias at age 16, in a Bombay newspaper, after closely watching her family’s gardener at work. Johnson spent a lot of her childhood reading, writing and studying, as her education was of utmost importance to her family, she said. While she had learned an Australian version of English in grammar school, the dialects, colloquialisms and people s mannerisms were distinctly different in the United States, she said. “It was very challenging for me to adjust,” she said. “I was a star student See JOHNSON, Page B4 An evening of Broadway By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News Music from Broadway is coming to The Theatre in Little Washington in a concert to be presented on Saturday, May 3 at 8 p.m. The lovely soprano Jacqueline Neimat and tenor Paul Mcllvaine, with George Peachey on the piano, will perform some of the best loved music in show business. The first half of the program will be devoted to music from just two shows, “My Fair Lady” by Frederick Paul Mcllvaine L/oewe, lyncs by Jay Lemer, and “Oklahoma” by Richard Rodgers with words by Oscar Hammerstein II. In the second half, the music will be wide ranging, including numbers from “Porgy and Bess,” “Kismet,” “Les Miserables,” “Phantom of the Opera,” and “Kiss Me Kate.” Neimat and Mcllvaine are among those rare singers who sure equally accomplished in both popular and classical styles. As a jazz vocalist Neimat performed for several years with great success on the Washington area club circuit. Last year she recorded the Rodgers and Hart classic, “There’s A Small Hotel,” for Parisian director Caroline Bottaro’s film adaptation of the Georges Simenon novel, “La Chambre Bleue ” This will be Neimat’s fourth appearance at The Theatre and she will again be accompanied by pianist George Peachey. Peachey maintains an active career in the Washington metropolitan area as a vocal accompanist, chamber musician and soloist. Among the many locations where he has performed are the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, the Phillips Collection, and the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Tenor Paul McDvaine is per haps best known Jacqueline for his operatic Neimat and oratorio roles— he has sung with many opera companies, including the Washington Opera, the Virginia Opera and the Opera Orchestra of New York, and has been tenor soloist with the Delaware Symphony Orchestra and other orchestras. But he has also appeared in musical theater, as Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” and as Sir Harry in “Once Upon a Mattress.” Tickets for the concert are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations phone 6751253. ‘Adaptation’: a brilliant and daring new comedy By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News “Adaptation,” the most playfully brilliant movie to examine the creative process, comes to The Theatre in Little Washington on Friday, April 25 at 8 p.m. A few years ago, a screenwriter named Charlie Kaufman was given the job of adapting Susan Orlean’s non-fiction book, “The Orchid Thief,” into a motion picture script. Although Kaufman found the principal character of the book, John Laroche, to have cinematic potential, he was at a loss how to effect the book-to-screenplay transformation. Eventually, he decided to wander off in some very strange directions, writing himself into the script and really only using “The Orchid Thief” as a jumping-off point. The movie, as it turns out, is about a screenwriter named Charlie Kaufman, who is given the job of adapting Susan Orlean’s non-fiction book, “The Orchid Thief,” into a motion picture script. “Adaptation” stars Nicolas Cage in a dual role as Kaufman and his fictitious brother, Donald. Meryl Streep is Susan Or lean, the writer of “The Orchid Thief;” Chris Cooper is Laroche, Brian Cox is Robert Mckee, a read-life lecturer about the art of screenplay writing; and Tilda Swinton is Vale ie, the one who com missions Kaufman to write the adaptation of the book. The film flips back and forth across time, alternating between the “present,” in which Kaufman is trying to write the screenplay, and three years in the past. There are also various flashbacks and even an excursion to pre-historic times. Certain events take place on the set of Director Spike Jonze’s and Kaufman’s previous collaboration, “Being John Malkovich,” allowing actors like Malkovich and Catherine Keener to make cameos. The title, “Adaptation,” doesn’t only refer to what Kaufman is doing to Orleans book. It also means that humans adapt to circumstances. “Adaptation” has a serious point or two to divulge. In particular, it’s about the importance of passion in every endeavor. Laroche’s passion is orchids. Orlean’s one great need in life is to feel passion about something. And Kaufman desperately wants to write something original. As film reviewer James Berardinelli says,"the movie takes great pains to skewer the script-bynumbers mentality of Hollywood. The final 15 minutes represent a parody of how things would have concluded had Kaufman followed the screenwriter’s Bible.” The film is rated R and contains sexual material and nudity.

Flowers burst forth as spring finally arrives By the second week in April, I was eager to see how spring was progressing in the nearby woodlands. Our earliest bloomers in Rappahannock County usually start in the lower elevations in March, but this winter had been so long and cold that I wasn’t sure what I’d find. Taking a hike in a nearby woodland along Big Indian Stream, I saw huge stretches of mayapple. The little plants had not yet unfurled their umbrellalike leaves, hugging them close to their stems, as if in an effort to keep warm. As their name implies, I didn’t expect to see them bloom for another month. In the wetter areas were lots of bright green skunk cabbage. If you want to know if bears have come out of hibernation in your area, look for a skunk cabbage patch to see if it’s intact. While our black bears often don’t truly hibernate because of relatively mild winters, they still dine on this vitamin-filled roughage eagerly when they emerge in the spring, cleaning out their digestive tracts and readying them for tastier things to come. The pristine state of the skunk cabbage in this stretch of woods indicated the local bears, at least, had not yet ventured forth. Here and there I spotted ferns still tightly curled up, in a stage called “fiddlehead” because of the similarity to the musical instrument. In the Pacific Northwest, these are considered a delicacy. Tasting like something which is a cross between an artichoke and asparagus, they can be steamed or sauteed with herbs until their delicate flavor reaches its full potential. In my woodland walk, I saw only cutleaf toothwart blooming in the understory. Where were the other wildflower blooms? Was the low volume just typical of the particular stretch of woods, or had bloom time been delayed throughout the county because of the cold weather? The one thing I’ve learned about Rappahannock County is ft Backyard l Happenings *Pam Owen the diversity of its ecosystems. What grows in one patch of woods may not grow in another that seems the same to the naked eye and is only a short distance away. Variations in microclimates, soils, land disturbance, and other factors give us more variety —a series of microecosystems —within a mile than you might find within several miles in other parts of the state. I decided to confer with an inveterate wildflower grower and observer, Bruce Jones. He and his wife, Susan, have worked hard to return their property to native habitat, planting native wildflowers and encouraging their proliferation where they likely would have grown before the land was disturbed for farming and logging. Bruce reported he had bloodroot, Virginia bluebells, rue anemone, marsh marigold, hepatica, spring beauties, and trout lily, so while the cold may have delayed some blooms, these species seemed to be on track. Wanting to get a look at such wild bounty, I asked to come over but we couldn’t marry up our schedules until the next week. By that time, the first real heat wave of the year had finished off the blooming of the trout lily, hepatica, and spring beauties. The dutchman’s breeches still had blooms, but they were darkening and shrinking in the heat. Still in evidence were bloodroot, Virginia blue bells, rue anemone, and marsh marigolds. Adding to the wild display in the woods now were also toad trillium, bluets and violets. It’s easy to forget sometime, looking at land that has long been dis Photo courtesy or Bruce Jones Bloodroot, a Virginia native woodland plant, begins blooming in early spring. turbed to varying degrees, how diverse our plant life can be in Rappahannock. Fortunately, many Rappahannockers such as the Joneses promote such diversity on their land, although this takes a concerted management effort. Wanting to see what else was likely to pop open as spring progresses, I happily accepted Bruce’s invitation to come back at the beginning of May. By then woodland phlox, columbine, other varieties of anemone and trillium, and golden ragwort should be blooming, and I didn’t want to miss that. Rappahannock Nature Camp for children to begin By Lyt Wood Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappah a n n o c k Nature Camp for children .will open its 46th session on June 30. This naturestudy day camp for boys and girls eight to 12 years of age is sponsored by the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) Photo courtesy of Fran Krebser Children take a dip in the river on a hot summer afternoon during last year’s Nature Camp. The goals of the Rappah a n n o c k Nature Camp are: to awaken an interest in our natural surroundings; to observe living plants and animals in their own habitats; to understand the role of human beings in this shared environment; and to have and the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP). It is one of 10 similar camps initiated by PEC in the 1980s. Every spring I look forward to the spectacular sky-dances of courting woodcocks; the first pungent skunk-cabbage blooms pushing up through the icy mud; the beautiful high trills of American toads breeding in slow streams and rivers; the fuzzy fronds of cinnamon ferns uncurling in the shade; the astonishing taste of spicebush flowers; the high, sweet songs of migrating solitary vireos. . . these are accompanied by a joy that sustains me throughout the year. The camp is meant to open the eyes of local children to the marvels of nature all around us, as another Nature Camp opened my eyes and sustained my interest many years ago. Without such an appreciation and sense of awe and wonder of our natural surroundings, concepts of “conservation” and “environment” acquired later in life can easily become dry and self-centered. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop US. 211 E. Luray ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 am - 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 7 to 8.30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of v these advertisers and the Rappahannock News *** . * ;v'. What a relaxing way to begin this morning...the warmth and satisfaction of that first cup of coffee...or perhaps tea or hot cocoa. The only thing better is sharing it with the warmth of a friend. You know, the way we start our day often affects how the day continues and even how it ends. Beginning onr morning sharing thonghts with a friend, perhaps bouncing ideas back and forth, is a positive beginning. God is our friend. He is always available to listen to onr thonghts and our wishes. Prayer and meditation in the morning is a positive way to begin a day that is filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, the peace of an unfailing faith, and the courage that conies from knowing that our Father always walks beside ns. W ouldn’t you like to learn more about your best friend? Worship in God's House this week, and each morning upon rising, commune with your Creator as you read from His Holy Word. The warmth of His love will follow you throughout each day as it enriches vour life. “Take delight in the Lord and He will {jive you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4 mm mm rmm urn/m mum fmm mm ! Sum/ Ert Jtn*ak JvtmitL Dun/' Jmi 2:1-10 9:5-15 1:1-11 52:15-25 5226-H 9:1-19 2:1-10 Scnptums Selected by The Amenao Bible Society Sopyngnt 2003, Kenl«-W<ttr.» Nawipapr Scrvicw. P. 0. Son 8005 Chanomtvine. VX 22906, warn jaaBBL.ay fun and make new discoveries every day. Daily activities will include games and songs, hiking, dam-building in the Hazel River, catching and releasing wild animals, caring for flowers and trees, and producing a camp newspaper. Our campers will explore the forests, meadows, rivers and ponds of the Singing Creek property and surrounding areas, including the Shenandoah National Park which is within walking distance. The camp’s home base is on the Hazel River, two miles west of Route 231. Daily activities will focus on insects, snakes, amphibians, trees, gardens, water life and wild animals. Our theme for study this year is: Metamorphosis. The day camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 30 to July 11, with one overnight campout. Tuition is $175 for the two weeks and there are scholarships available. For brochures and applications, call 6751088 or e-mail singingcreek@earthlink.net. Lyt Wood is a local arborist and one of the founders of the Rappahannock Nature Camp. Congratulations to the Rappahannock County Garden Club’s newly elected officers,left to right,Florence Nordone, who served as installation officer; Maggie Francis, secretary; Jo-an Getsinger, president; Mary Revercomb, outgoing president, Susan Jones, vice-president; and Mary Priest, outgoing vice-president. Not pictured is Helen Platt who will continue as treasurer. Vintage Hudson automobiles to gather at Front Royal meet Seventy vintage Hudson automobiles are expected on the grounds of the Skyline Caverns in Front Royal on Sunday, May 11. It’s all part of the 40th annual “Doc’s Meet”, also known as the Eastern Regional Meet of the HudsonEssex-Terraplane Club. The three-day event draws 300 participants from several states and runs from Friday through Sunday. It begins with Friday’s carry-in supper at the Front Royal Fire Hall Robert’s Maintenance Service Sand Floors Strip, Seal & Wax Tile Floors "Old Floors Made to Look New ” ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Rt 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 540-547-3296 Blinds 547-9743 Find your new home With the Rappahannock News i 540-675-3349 I iSappahannocR flews and an evening caravan to the Family Drive-In Theatre in Stevens City. It continues on Saturday with participation in the Apple Blossom AACA antique car show in Winchester, followed by an evening banquet at the Fire Hall. The festivities wind up with Sunday’s all-Hudson car show and flea market at the Caverns, which runs from 8 a.m. to noon and is open to the public at no charge. In case of rain on Sunday, Hudson owners will gather at the Front Royal Fire Hall. Doc’s Meet began in 1964 when Front Royal resident D.C. ‘’Doc” Daugherty invited several of his fellow Hudson enthusiasts, who were attending the Winchester antique car show, to join him for a gettogether at his sign shop. It has grown in size over the years and is now the club’s largest annual regional gathering. Further information on the event is available from Jon Battle at (703) 392-6870 and is posted on the Internet at www.classiccar.com/clubs/hudson/docs.htm. Hudson automobiles were produced from 1909 through 1954 in Detroit, Mich., and from 1955 through 1957 in Kenosha, Wis. Over the years the company built such varied vehicles as the Hudson Super Six, the Essex, the Terraplane, the compact Jet, and a line of light pickup trucks. From 1951 to 1954 Hudson’s Hornet model dominated stock car racing. In 1954 Hudson merged with Nash to form American Motors, which was purchased by Chrysler in the 1980’s. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Battle Vintage Hudson automobiles at a previous "Doc's Meet" at Skline Caverns in Front Royal. 1 Spring plant sale After the long winter, are you ready to garden? If so, you’ll find lots of wonderfiil new garden friends at the second annual community Spring Plant Sale. The event will take place on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Specialty nursery and farm owners from the area will be offering native plants, flowering shrubs, spring produce, unusual perennials, herbs, annuals and vegetable starts, including many heirloom varieties for sale. Garden inspired tile art will also be available. Participating vendors are: Blue Ridge Botanicals, Enchanter’s Garden, Field and Flower (formerly Leaf by leaf), Majoli, Morningside Nursery, Persimmon Springs Farm, Rucker Farm and Waterpenny Farm. The Plant Sale will be held at Waterpenny Farm in Sperryville, located on Route 211 near the intersection of 522 south to Culpeper. For directions and more information, call Donna LaPr6 at 675-2365, or email dopray@earthlink.net.

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Call Jeanne Cobert 540-347-4222 Sapnahatraock Jfeuis Upcoming Events Trees available John Kirchner of Woodville is again offering, for the seventh year, free trees (donations accepted) to county residents in his one-man program to reforest the earth. This year he will have 1,000 white pines in bundles of 25, some 250 white oaks and 250 sugar maples in bundles of 10 each. He plans to distribute them on the weekend of April 26 or by arrangement. He can be contacted by email at mewjmk@earthlink.net or by phone at 987-9154. John H. Waters Cemetery Anyone interested in going to the John Henry WatersWilliam Bowen Cemetery, meet by 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at the Panorama parking lot. The group will start out at 2 p.m. Wear boots for some of the swampy areas. For further information contact Wayne Baldwin at (540) 543-2590. Choral concerts “Let Freedom Ring" is the theme of the annual spring concerts by the Culpeper-Piedmont Choral Society, the Madison Choral Society and the Madison County High School Band on May 2 and 3. The concerts feature Randall Thompson’s “A Testament of Freedom”, a work commissioned to honor the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth. The music . has been set to words originally written by Jefferson himself in letters to various friends. Performances are on Friday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Chapel at Woodberry Forest School in Madison County and Saturday, May 3 at the Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 West Street in Culpeper. Both are free. Gerhard show extended The Packing Shed Gallery has extended the exhibition “From Hughes River Farm: New Paintings” by Hans Wolfram Gerhard through May 5. The gallery is located on the corner of Gay and Porter Streets in Little Washington. Gallery hours are Thursday through'Monday, 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 675-3410. *Spirituality Series ’ Trinity Episcopal Church is launching a new discussion group called “Spirituality Series." Participants will discuss spiritual topics led by rotating discussion leaders. Lucy Oliver , wiU lead the first topic, “Prayer,” on Sunday, April 27 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Sunday school and nursery services will be provided. Garden week in Virginia The Garden Club of Warren County will hold its 70th annual hqyse and garden tour on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 635-3411. Tickets, $12 in advance, are available at the Chamber of Commerce. 'SpringEvent’ on April 26 * . The Washington Baptist Church will hold its annual “Spring Event Fundraiser” on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to l.p.m. at the same time as the Fodderstack 10K Race. There will be a huge yard sale inside the church Fellowship Halt 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. Beginning weaving class Weave a scarf in a day—this is a one day introduction to weaving for beginners or those who think they might be interested in trying a floor loom on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Misty Mountain Fiberarts Studio in Amissville. Cost for workshop is $50 and includes all materials and lunch. Call 937-4707 for more information. Amissville yard sale The Amissville United Methodist Women will hold a yard sale on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Route 211 in Amissville. All proceeds will benefit the new kitchen proposed in the church building fbnd. For more information, call 987-88t9r Extended hours The Rappahannock County Commissioner of Revenue Office has extended office hours now through the tax season. The office wi|l be open Monday through Friday fromy# a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 1 to assist with income tax forms, personal property forms and Tax Relief for the Elderly. For additional information call 675-5370. Parenting classes on teens A parenting workshop on how to raise teenagers and communicate freely with them will be held on Wednesdays 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. Contestants needed The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is seeking contestants for honorary fire chief, male or female, for its annual carnival, June 4-7. For more information call Michelle Jenkins at 987-9440. Farmers ’ market The Culpeper Farmers’ market wilf be open every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon beginning April 26 through October at its new location adjacent to the train depot. Amissville carnival queen The Amissville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company is seeking contestants for its annual carnival queen (ages 1420), Junior Miss (ages 8-13) and Little Miss (ages 3-7) for the carnival event June 25-28. For tickets and information, call 937-4218. Sperryville pottery classes Pottery classes are forming at beginning and intermediate levels as well as childrens’ classes. Registration has also started for Summer Kids Clay Camp. For more information, call 987-1000. Parents ’ meeting There is a parents’ meeting on Monday, May 5 at the Rappahannock County High School at 7:30 p.m. for all interested in trying out for the 2003 cheerleading fall season. Tryouts for both JV and Varsity Squads will be June 2- 5. Parenting workshop Active Parenting of Teens is a series of workshops designed to help parents meet the challenges of parenting teens and preteens. The first one will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. They are sponsored by the Department of Social7 Services. For more information call 675-3313 or Barbara Willard at 937-2155.

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Spending the day on Easter with Merlin and Joy Shorb were their children, Rev. and Mrs. Merlin Shorb, Jr. and children, Joyce, Amanda, Rebekah, Caroline and Merlin II of Silver Spring, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Nick Zuppas and twins, Zoe and Nicholas of Gaithersburg, Md., and Denise Bullet and Tyler of Frederick, Md. Dennis and Betty Grove and children, Eric and Jennifer of Front Royal and Sarah Spence of Manassas were visitors on Easter Sunday with Kathleen Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Lee. Bill, Joanne and Elizabeth Welch had breakfast at the Country Cafe in Washington on Friday. Sunrise Services were well attended at the Flint Hill FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. 540-829-0000 www. Pe rm aTreat. co m pest AND TE RMITE CONTROL PermaTreat, FT11 L United Methodist Church with a delicious breakfast following at the fire hall. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, April 27 at 11 a.m. The message will be delivered by the Rev. John Farrar. The public is welcome. Harlen and Ann Jones of Clermont, Fla. returned to their home on Monday after spending two weeks visiting her sister, From Page B1 in India and I was scared to death that the little star would go home in shame.” Johnson made her first American friend on orientation day at Northwestern University, when she asked a classmate to help her straighten her sari. “I was used to having maids who would fix it when it was crooked,” she laughed. “Now I had to fend for myself, learn how to cook, and sew . . . but people were very friendly. They really took me in.” After earning her master’s degree at Northwestern Louise McCulloch, and other relatives in the area. Bill and Joanne Welch and Elizabeth joined the Washington Baptist Church on Saturday for an Easter Egg Hunt at the home of Janet Jenkins at Washington. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship services each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb/ invites the public. Katherine GREYLE Karen HARBAUGH Sabeeha JOHNSON X Cathy YARDLEY I tVlir Info* ■u nnxlrni Mrtf rhrt»tkin£ fQ£3t.~ rr~*' Auto, HO Suapomion, ISA Pack. U . *24040 http://www.mikenelms.com afjgir p-'-’."- SjF, **■• ■ ^P w ■ ■ I U CHAMPION «»■ 29 South Hours ■ Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 7:30PM ■ Saturday 8:30AM * 5:00PM + -A ^^t4w?8|cri University, Johnson met her husband Gale while working a public relations job in Chicago. She then wrote feature articles and a column for the Chicago Tribune before moving to Washington, D.C. in 1971 and purchasing a weekend home in Rappahannock County. Before moving to Rappahannock permanently three years ago, the Johnsons lived in Rochester, N.Y. Her first novel tells the story of “a best man from a jilting, who proves he is the better man for the heroine and their true loves ties the knot in Flint Hill, Va.,” she said. “I wrote and wrote and rewrote and I joined a writers’ group,” she said of her first fiction attempt. “After awhile, the other writers asked to see what I was working on. They read it and wrote me a nasty fax saying that it was just terrible.” Utterly devastated, Johnson showed the novel to her husband, who encouraged her to submit it to publishers in spite of the criticism. Out of 10,000 potential books submitted to Harlequin Temptations, Johnson’s was published. Since 1997, it has been translated into 16 different languages. “For those who belong to writers’ groups, or want published authors to read their stuff, do not believe everything they tell you. First, you have to believe in yourself and your work and be persistent. Don’t give up something that you love to do,” she said. Johnson’s childhood sparked both her love of horses and her love of gardening. She now grows a variety of exotic greens, hardy kiwi, squash, cherries and bitter melon, some of which have been purchased by the Inn at Little Washington. Gale Johnson, who is his wife’s biggest fan, rides with the Old Dominion Hunt. The two love Rappahannock County for its mountain views, river fishing and diverse, talented community. TH1 DIRECTV' SWITCH: EVENT. Act noW and get a Multi-Room DIRECTV® System 2-Receiver 3-Receiver System System $49.“ $99.“ ( Includes Basic DIRECTV System with: either 2 or 3 receivers, 2 or 3 remotes, and 1 Dish and Standard Professional Installation Hardware sold separately One -year programming commitment required. New customers only D I R E CTV. 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Dist/ shops, etc Pets ok, no smkg. $1150 304-535-2709. OPEN HOUSE, Warrenton Sat. 4/26, 1-4pm. Snow Hill. 6520 Gloucester Ct. 4BR, 2.5 BA Executive Home 1 75 acrs. Shows like model. $499,990. foreclosIdhomei Only $8,500. For listings call 800-319-3323 ext.1278 3BR, 2.5 BA home, convient. to Middleburg & The Plains. Barn w/ wash stall, office, tack rm, & bath. 2 fenced paddocks. $2500/mo. 703-927-2392 CHARMING COTTAGE NEAR Washington, VA, 1BR. 1.5 BA, W/D hook-up. FP, AC, $700/mo. Refs. No pets 540-675-3279 CHARMING SMALL Bungalow on wooded lot w/lovely views near Sperryville, furnished & renovated for my daughters' families is sometimes rented for a short time to 1 or 2 responsible people who will care for our books & family mementos. $925/ month. 540-9878813. 1-6pm or email: cartheo@aol.com FRONT ROYAL- Building or Relocating? Newly renovated, Designer kit, hdwd firs, 2BR, fncd yd. Fr. $995. Short or long■ term. 540-635-3059. LEESBURG/ Stratford. 4 BR. 3-1 '2BA brand new SFH, W/W, W/D, FP. fin. bsmt, pool, lake, tennis. 2-car garage, $2950 301-537-6256. NR. WASHINGTON, VA. Spectacular Mtn. views, 3 BR, 2 BA, good storage, Fpl, DW, wraparound deck, CAC/ Heat avail. 6/1. $1495. 540-987-8432. ORLEAN AREA, 1BR, 2 BA, FP, W/D. AC. Estate Cottage, Pet s Ok. $ 1200/mo. reduced to $1000 + utils 540-3644499 ADS WORK Call 540 347-4222 I Rappahannock Rentals SHINGLE SHANTY A Fabulous Art's & Craft's style house of 4 BR, 2 BA. Located in the Middle of Rappahannock Farm Lands, near Woodville. Fresh paint and New Appliances. Mt. Views from front porch. $1750/mo. Call: Philip Strange Montague Miller & Co. 540-825-3300 RENT TO OWN If you can rent, you can own! Even with poor credit! Stop paying off your landlord's mortg! Call Toni 540-270-1277 SINGLE FAMILY HOME$2000 4Br, 3FBA, 2Car Gar. Call: Deborah Charlton @ KWR (571) 216-8592. SMALL BRICK, “former Virginia Estes residence", in Town of Washington, 2BR, 1BA, LR, kitchen, utility rm, etc. $925/mo 540-6753617 or 540-675-3496. Avail immediately. WASHINGTON/ RAPPAHANNOCK, VA, 2BR, 1BA home on farm, elect. heat screened porch, basement. W/D. $950/mo 540-675-3228. WARRENTON, HORSE FARM, 40 acs. 7 stall barn, 35 acs pasture, run in shed, round pen, riding ring, 2BR house, pond, $2300/mo.-$2800 w/ lawn/past maint 703216-7900 ASHBURN- LUXURIOUS 3-lvl TH to share with Professional male. $500/ mo. Call 703475-7545. STERLING SFH- Fur nished room with dish TV. Kitchen & laundry privileges. $450 mo. 703-450-2264. DC SIDE WARRENTON. 3BR, 2BA, rambler. FP, 2 car garg, 1+ ac. 2 sheds, cul-de-sac. $260K. 540-341-4936 HARPER'S FERRY: 3 BR. 2 BA, Vi acre. U pick carpet. $169,000. Some Financing. May Lease. Call Vince. 540955-0445. A 20 ACRES $89,900. For Sale By Owner. Hardwoods & pines w/ incredible mtn views. All usable. Perk ok & utils. Call owner 1-304-2622770. BEAUTIFUL mountain property I 20 to 50+ acs near river & state land. 2 hours from D.C. www.landinwv.com COUNTRY ESTATE 5 Acres W/Outbuilding $59,900 Beautifully wooded parcel with mountain views. And spring fed stream. Country road front. Easy financing. Call today! 800-842-9091 X1752MP. Grand Opening 800* TROUT CREEK 30 AC-$129,900 April 26 & 27 Only Only one! Wooded acreage w/ large trout creek & views. New release. Special financing. Call now 1-800-888-1262 1700’ MTN STREAM 31 Ac-$97,900 1st time offered. Long ridge top of hardwoods & pines w/30 mile views. Special financing. Call for early appt. 1-800-888-1262. ORLEAN-MARSHALL Impressive brick home, 543 acs. 3 Ms. 5BR, 3.5BA, lg master suite w. stunning marble bath Log cabin circa 1800's guest cottage. Owner/ agent. Patty 540-364 0172 or Coldwell Banker 540349-4800. Buildings for Lease: • 18,615 sf office, 2 bldgs Warehouse: • 6,000,6,600 or 9,967 sf Office: • 3,600sf • 100 to 1000 sq, ft of office space Office Warehouse: • 7£7D1sf VINT HILL BUSINESS PARK 540-347-6965 888-448-4332 BED FULL SIZE SET $159. New in plastic w/ manufactures warranty Can Deliver. 703-8988768 Place an Ad They WORK! Call 347-4222 BED 3PC KING 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. CLEAN SOFA BED. bed room chest & end tbls. wicker cabinet & head board. 540-987-8614 Yard tel* l J ORLEAN, 4/26, 7.30-12. Rt 211 to Rt 688. Furn, end tble, chairs, HH, clths, yard tools & more. RIXEYVILLE 4/26, 8-1 Multi (am. Tools, elect, turn, toys, clths. books, crafts & more. Rain/shine in Ig arena. From Warrn't 211W, L on 229, 7 mis to R on 611, L on 628, L on Endless View Lane, follow signs. SAT. 4/26, 8am 12N, Chantilly Highlands, community yard sale. North of Franklin Farm Rd. on Centreville Rd. WARRENTON, BSA Troop 180 Fundraiser. Waterloo Station, Rt 29, Rankins Furniture parking lot. Fum, HH, lots of great stuff April 26, 8:30 -2. HwWnwit ^.' ^ TRI COUNTY FEEDS. Marshall, VA; Pennfield Horse Feeds Stallmat SALS. $36 50. HA Y Alt, Tim, Mixed, Strew, Shavings. 888-8233337 NOVA & Montgomery Co. MD. 2^0 Lawn 9k ^ Tnrfwi ^ Need mulch delivered? DOUBLE SHREDDED QUALITY hard wood mulch. Under $20. per yard plus delivery. 540364 6452 15 PURE BRED black angus bulls some reg istered w. papers. Ray T. Cannon 540-9374900 This could be your Ad! Call 347-4222 TEXAS LONGHORN SALE. 5/17/03. 12:30 Culpeper Ag. Center. Cow, Cow/Calf Pair, Roping Steers, Bulls. 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Now! 540-364-0205 [294 Giveaway* FREE TO GOOD home 2 male collies. Father & son. 1 neutered. Needs more time than I have 540-937-3572 FRIENDLY 6 YEAR old Yellow Lab/ Retriever mix. Very sweet indoor dog but needs to be in a family environment with fenced yard Afraid of loud noises & thun. der storms. A very special and loving female dog. Free to Good home. 540-937-3122 ( <, 298 Lost v_> LOST , CAT. looks like mini leopard, gold/ blck spots, green eyes. M. lost Springs Rd. 2/8/03 540-349-8777 LOST CHOCOLATE LAB 4 yrs, neutered male, black collar, 80 lbs, 4/17, west of Amissville. Friendly, children’s pet. $500 Reward 540-937-3445 350 BustlMkM Sarvlcaa I DO DOMESTIC HOUSEWORK Weekly Good Refs 540-675-2997 540-675-3740 For all of your Classified needs call the Fauquier Times-Democrat 540-347-4222 • Mulch for sale • Mowing jobs wanted • Reasonable rates 540-987-8954 AUTO BODY TECH 2+ yrs exp. FT in busy N. VA body shop. Comm. only. Call Mr. Moffett 703-368-2221 8a-4p EOE AUTO MECHANIC Exp. Dodge Tech needed for busy dealership. Excel pay., benefits Call George Proffitt Rick Hunt Ford Dodge 800-868-4660 AUTO Paint Prep. Technician or busy auto body shop. Sanding, masking, detail. Will tram. EOE Call Mr. Moffett 703^368-2221 rbur Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 Pets THE FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauauierspca.com e-mail spca@erols.com for a complete and up to date listing Rappahannock Animal Welfare League I andtill, Kt 63^. Fast of AmtWv •'!, Daily N:lXt a m - 12:00 Noon. except clos’d U. .• \* st • These wonderful dogs need a good honu 1 “Hannah" “Frank" "Hannah" (spayed female) and Frank" (neutered male) are sister and brother These l-2yr. old husky mixes are blue eved (mostly), sweet and friendly They ^et .done, well with other doy,s v Come see them! 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 m,,i, Full Tim* ^ Employment j Auto Technician • VA State Inspector • General Service Tech for expending auto service Shop in Warrenton Great pay, benefits, work environment .& training. State of the ad equipment Fax resume to 540-428-2817 or call Rob at 540-347-9000 CARPENTER PUNCH-OUT,^ Must have own tools & transportation FT 540-295-1889 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 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. 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CUSTOMER SERVICE Payment technology company in Herndon, VA seeking positive, energetic full-time Customer Service Reps. Excellent people skills and proficiency in MS Office a must.! Competitive salaries with benefits and stock options offered E-Mail resume to: Box CSR at iobs@checkagain.com or fax to: 703-435-3120 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 1*2705-021585A L->coTt/ t\olic Dancer ■ IvinaJe) lOvtvinbiisjncv. IX & up. Wnrious iiki. onh 703-3S5-()0i7 Farm Manager Assistant needed. Duties include lawn care, mowing, weed eating and general maintenance of estate in Hume area. $8/hour - FT spring & summer position. 540-635-9694 General Excavation, Inc is now seeking: • CDL DRIVERS manual labor required. Benefits include 401k. group heath insurance, holidays, sick /e. Apply at 9745 James Madison Hwy. or call 540-439-2202 7am - 5:30 pm EOE & supports a drug-free workplace. Grounds Keeper for an award winning Inn. PT, some weekends, $8-10/hr. Must have own transportation. 540-349-4020 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. INSTALLERS Top Window Co. in search of experienced detail oriented installers with carpentry skills. Top Payl Call 703-222-6900 MAINTENANCE/ GROUNDS TECH FT, must have own tools, & knowledge of general maintenance, electric, AC, plumbing,. Must nave own transportation. Benefits. 540-349-4297 PAINTERS Drywall finishing experience preferred. Must have driver's license. FT, local work, year round. 540-364-0386 NOW HIRING! Warehouse/Delivery Personnel Needed Full-time positions with benefits, including health & life insurance, pension & 401K, vacation & sick leave Must have good driving record & valid driver's license. Agriculture background helpful. Apply In person: MARSHALL FARMERS CO-OP MARSHALL, VA WARRENTON FARMERS CO-OP 143 WASHINGTON ST. WARRENTON, VA REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT/ LEGAL ASSISTANT For busy Warrenton law office. Minimum 3 years experience in reai estate settlement. Fax resume In confidence to: 540-349-8166 Thomas James Ross II, P.C. Sales Rep Paid training. Evenings & Saturdays, required. Commission sales Big ticket items: decks, screened porches, sunrooms & hot tubs. 540-428-3099 SALES/ RETAIL Full-time with full benefits possible, candidate must possess good customer service skills, have basic computer skills and have knowledge of lumber & haixlware. Position requires working directly with customers in a retail environment. Some weekend work required. Apply in person or submit resume to: Gilliam Lumber Co. ALL LOCATIONS HIRING! Warrenton, Front Royal & Luray, VA Call The Times Community Newspapers For All of Your Employment Advertising. 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-349-8676 SERVICES RBMBURSBABfT ANALYST #3-82-01 FT in Culpeper covering the five canty area Develops new funding sources for services by reviewing existing and planned services for addtoonal reimbursement potential. Reviews treatment records and cons Jts with providers on etigiblity issues. Coordination of meetings and preparation of and analysis of MIS reports. Collaboration with mu#ple human services agencies. Bachelor's degree or 4 years equivalent experience. $29,171.00 piyr Apply with RRCSB application by 8:30 am Monday, April 28, 2003 to Human Resources, PO Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. 540-8253100 TDD: 540825-7391 EEO/AA SERVICE TECHNICIAN Install, repair & maintain filters, pumps & water systems. Electric & plumbing exp. helpful. Full benefit package, 401K after 90 days. Copy of DMV record needed with application or resume. Salary range w/ experience. Country Water Systems 123 W. Spencer St Culpeper, VA 540-825-2781 www.countrvwater svstems.com Swimming Pools Construction Manager Position for experienced. hands-on construction manager of high-end. in-ground pool construction. Year round, salaried position. Call or fax resume to: 540-364-3609 Ph 540-364-4838 Fax Swimming Pools • Service Personnel Experienced • Laborers Full time Call or fax resume to: 540-364-3609 Ph 540-364-4838 Fax SUPERINTENDENT Commercial contractor specializing in school construction/renovation seeking experienced superintendents for 1-20 million dollar projects in Washington Metro Area. Candidate must be motivated working superintendent capable of managing company workforce & subcontractors. Must be familiar with all aspects of construction, including self performed footing & slab work. Please fax resume to: 301-417-0576 or mall to: 7940 Queenair Dr. Gaithersburg. MD 20879 APAC-VA Inc. Northern Virginia Division Now ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT OF THE FOLLOWINGI • HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Call Arty Kerns @ 703-361-9511 APAC-VA, INC., A Major highway construction/ asphaK paving contractor, otters COMPETITIVE WAGES, EXCELLENT BENEFITS, and ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES! Qualified Applicants Must Pass Required Drug Test EEO Immediate Need for: RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENTS |aL Meet with the JQD Pair Hiring Manager Tuesday, April 29th 8:00am • 4:00pm Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club (Information Center) Gainesville, VA. Ph: If you are unable to attend our Job Fair, please submit resume to: careertfushome.com Fax:727-796-8476 Direction!-66 tc Ixit 43B (703) 743-4000 Lennar Family of Builders WAREHOUSE COORDINATOR Established company seeking experienced warehouse person. Duties include: loading/ unloading trucks, inventory control, answering phones, and general warehouse duties. Must be fluent in Spanish & English. Call 703-222-3322 WAREHOUSE Full-time with full benefits possible, applicant must possess knowledge of building materials, have valid drivers license. Position involves working directly with customers to load unload materials. Heavy lifting required. Forklift experience a plus. Apply in person of submit resume to: Gilliam Lumber Co. ALL LOCATIONS HIRING! Warrenton, Front Royal A Luray, VA Winery Tasting Room Staff PT weekends. Requires excellent customer services skills. Basic wine knowledge preferred but not required. $ 10/hr. Call: Farfelu Vineyards (Hint Hill) 540-364-2930 or email: wwwJarftluwine.com Healthcare ^Employment > OR NURSE Pvt Physicians practice has a P.T. position available for an experienced operating room nurse. Monday & Wednesday work schedule. Flexibility to work extended shift or additional days depending upon eSs&oad is a plus. 'Salary is negotiable. Send resume including salary history to: A. Mitchell Blue Ridge Orthopaedic Associates, P.C. 52 West Shirley Avenue Warrenton, VA 20186 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 For all of your Employment needs, we’ve got Northern Virginia all wrapped up. The Times Community Newspapers Call today 347-4222 or Fax 349-8676 WIN with Fairfax Hyundai because*, you get 0.0% APR!* he Hyundai Advantage “America’s Best Warranty 10 year/100,000 Mile Factory Warranty on ALL New Models! NEW 2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Fully Equipped with Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Mirror, Power Locks. 5nfinfl Below Factory &UUU Invoice Price NEW 2003 HYUNDAI Air Conditioning, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Steering, AM/FM Cassette ♦isootasBag NEW 2003 HYUNDAI ACCENT AM/FM Cassette, Rear Wiper, Tinted Glass, Super Gas Milage & Much i/lore! 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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Needed immediately for Fairfax, Loudoun Fauquier, Culpepper, Stafford, Prince William, and Jefferson counties. National high-end home builder seeks licensed contractors for multiple SFH and TH projects. Must be able to meet production schedules and deliver quality while maintaining a professional workmanlike manner. Send cover letter with contact information via fax to: Richmond American Homes, ATTN: Purchasing, 703-591-6496 EXCAVA110N/P0UNDATI0N Needed immediately for Fairfax, Loudoun Fauquier, Culpepper, Stafford, Prince Wiliam, and Jefferson counties. National high-end home builder seeks licensed contractors for multiple SFH and TH projects. Must be able to meet production schedules and deliver quality while maintaining a professional workmanlike manner. Send cover letter with contact information via fax to: Richmond American Homes, ATTN: Purchasing, 703-591-6496 LOAN PROCESSOR/ CUSTOMER SERVICE Seeking self-motivated & team oriented individual with excellent communication, customer relation and organization skills. Position focuses on loan processing, doc prep & servicing of loan accounts. Accuracy, attention to detail & working well w/ deadlines are essential. Computer exper. required. Real Estate background a plus. Salary commensurate w. exper. Excellent benefits. Nonsmoking office. Position located in Warrenton. Please submit resume to: Carolyn Hite, Farm Credit TO Box 899, Staunton, VA 244024)899 EEO-Employer M/F/H/V APPRENTICE LINEMAN Progressive utility company in Culpeper, Virginia has a job opening for the position of Apprentice Lineman. Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma). Additional electrical courses are desirable. Must live within 20-30 minutes from the Culpeper office. Must be able to interpret system maps, staking sheets and other work order procedures required of the job. Must be willing and able to climb effectively. Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s license, CDL preferred. Submit resume by 4-30-03 to: Human Resources P.O. Box 7388 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 or e-mail: rechr@rapj)elec.com HAVE DINNER ON US! When you buy one of our priced-to-sell vehicles, we’ll gi^p you a $50 gift certificate to The Outback Steakhouse. SAVE MONEY... on a pre-owned CAR, TRUCK OR SUV. The deal you’re looking for is here and more affordable than ever with our wide choice of car loan rates and terms. 2QQ% Available from First Virginia Credit Services. ■ ^79apr Monthly payment for each $1,000 borrowed: on 2000-2002 models only as low as *29.39 for 36 months. 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Manassas, VA 703-330-0334 www.firstvirginia.com Mon, Wod ft Frit 8:30-5 TUo 8 Thurs: 8:30-7 Sat: 9-5 The Sticker Price of Any Vehicle Listed Here! Cannot be combined with any other offer! Member FDIC t=» Buy It Sell It Trade It Run It In Tunes Community Newspaper? Classifieds Mai (Times Appraisal Technician Loudoun County Government The Department of Financial Services is seeking a strong team member with primary responsibilities as part of the Assessor's Office Suburban Appraisal Team to work with various real property assessment and tax programs. Provides support to the appraisal staff with maintenance of records, including data maintenance and use of MR1S system. Conducts fair market valuation and land use assessment activities that include assisting, interviewing and counseling the public with technical aspects of appraisals, technical program enrollment criteria and land use assessment value procedures. Coordinates and provides transmittal assistance and eligibility analysis to taxpayers, County officials, County departments and public agencies. Conducts preliminary review of applications to ensure conformance with Virginia code. Analyzes data using State Land Use Evaluation Advisory Committee (SLEAC) Standards to calculate and levy deferred tax. Maintains statistical rollback data to provide monthly accounting reports. Knowledge of real property appraisal and tax programs related to fair market valuations and land use assessments preferred. Requires any combinatuTn of experience and education equivalent to an Associate’s degree and two yeat related work experience Must possess good computer and mathematical skills. Prefer familiarity with RM1S Service and G1S Mapping Systems. (Hiring Range: $27,949 - $36.333/yr> Closes: 05/09/2003 Ref #03-291. For additional information and to receive a required application contact Website: www.loudoun.gov or call 24-hrjob line: (703) 777-0536. 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Rappahannock Ne LANCIA HPE, 1977; rare find, limited production, good cond. Great Ithr mt. 62K mis. AC. Anza exhaust. 540-270-2376 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 offer. 504-687-3129. BMW '00 323ci. AT. white, leather, sunroof, loaded, excel cond. 52K mis. $21,000 540-3490945. Must see. BMW 325IX, 91, AT, loaded, dark gray/black Ithr, sunroof, 112K, am/fm cass, great cond, $5600. 540-347-0887 CHEVY 90 CAVALIER: runs good. AC, AM/FM, 2 door. $1000. 304725-2682. HONDA CIVIC '95: 5 spd.. great cond., clean. 108 K. $4500/ all reasonable offer accepted. Call 703-802-3745. . PONTIAC '98 SUNFIRE SE Coupe, Blk, rear spoiler. CD plyr, 5 spd stick, A/C, exc. cond. 61K. records of maint. $3,750. 703-503-0216. 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Barbara C. Wayland Newspaper editor Barbara Clark Wayland 49, of Sperryville, died on April 16 at the University ofVirginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. She was bom July 15, 1953 in Rappahannock County to the late John Marshall Clark and the late Annie Irene Pullen Clark. Mrs. Wayland worked as the Executive Editor and General Manager of the Rappahannock News. She is survived by her husband, William T. Wayland and a daughter, Tiffany Anne Wayland, both of Sperryville. Additional survivors include one brother, John M. Clark Jr. of Washington, four sisters, Betty Pullen of Washington, Shirley Baldwin of Pinnacle, N.C., Rhonda Almarode of Strasburg, and Maxie Davis of Culpeper. A graveside service was held April 19 at the Wayland family cemetery near Sperryville with Pastor Merlin Shorb officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sperryville United Methodist Church, 3731 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, Va. 22740 or Rappahannock County Relay for Life-American Cancer Society, c/o Ben Atkins, 51 Quann Lane Chester Gap, Va. 22623. Donalea Monteleone Sperryville resident Donalea Marianna Monteleone, 48, of Sperryville died April 19 at her residence. She was bom in Brooklyn, N Y. She was raised in Belleville, N. J. by Charles and Lucietta Monteleone. Ms. Monteleone was the mother of Tfessa Rose, Lacey, and Pierce. Their father, Bill Adams resides in Charlottesville. She is also remembered by her friend and companion, Joe Wilson. For the past six years, Ms. Monteleone was a part of the Oasis CD duplication family. Births Settles announce daughter Tim and Leslie Settle of Amissville proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Taylor Marie Settle. Taylor was bom on March 23 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She weighed six pounds and one and a half ounces and was 19 inches long. 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. Inspiring TfiimgfiU by Randy Minter AN ISLAND FUNERAL In the Bahamas, funerals are sad occasions as well as important social events. Newspapers publish long obituaries that describe the life and good qualities of the deceased. Because a Bahamian funeral can last for many hours, families usually schedule the services on weekends. This allows time for family and friends of the deceased to purchase new clothes, for politicians to prepare speeches, and neighbors to prepare food for the wake. During the wake, anyone who knew the deceased can share their memories. Some people may give rather funny speeches or tell exaggerated stories, which may lead a family member or close friend to check inside the coffin to make sure the stories being told are the correct person. Funeral choices are as different as the individuals they honor. At the Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., we offer a wide variety of options to choose from, and you can personalize your service to reflect your loved ones wishes. For a tour, call 347-3431 (Bright View Cemetery) just outside Warrenton, offers monuments and memorials for all cemeteries. “Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names.” - Proverbs A memorial service was held April 21 at Jordan River Farm. Anyone desiring to send contributions (tax deductible) send to Project Rainbow, 140 White Rose Mountain Lane, Sperryville, Va. 22740. (540-987-8979. Roger D. Hawkins Roofing salesman Roger Dale Hawkins, 56, of Warrenton died April 19 at Fauquier Hospital. He was bom April 8, 1947 in Front Royal and grew up in Rappahannock County. Mr. Hawkins worked as a salesman for Culbertson Company of Virginia, a commercial roofing company in Manassas. He was a member of Fauquier Springs Country Club. Mr. Hawkins was preceded in death by his father, Edgar B. Hawkins and one brother, Bobby Hawkins. He is survived by one son, Christopher Hawkins of Warrenton and one daughter, Kimberly Hawkins of Warrenton. Additional survivors include his mother, Annie Bennett Hawkins of Washington, two brothers, Frank Hawkins, from Fredericksburg and Billy r Hawkins of Stephens City, three sisters, Jean Alther of Washington, Mabel Burke of Woodville, and Dorothy Burke of Gainesville and one grandchild, Christian Hawkins of Warrenton. Graveside services were held on April 23 at Washington Masonic Cemetery in Washington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier, 9 North Third St., Suite 100-7, Warrenton, Va. 20186. Charles W. Sisk Born in Rappahannock Charles Weldon Sisk, 72, of Culpeper died on April 14 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. He was self-employed in landscaping. Mr. Sisk is survived by four sisters, Flossie Nichols of Remington, Mazie Weakley and Florine Miller, both of Culpeper, and Mildred Jenkins of Madison; one brother, Otis Sisk of Sperryville and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held on April 18 at Etlan Cemeteiy with Pastor Charles Clinedinst officiating. ...yU 7 i .kQH ifljv ML f * „ .1 > J a SP ;; S' M « . 1 ^ f..’ •“ Scrabble - A rare Sind set on 4*09 acres, charming stone, brick & frame home features new kitchen, living room w/fireplace, dining room, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, basement, deck, central heat & air. $229,000. \ v Main Street Sperryville - Four room & bath home. Town lot, well & sewer, $7S,ooo. 1850’s House In Flint Hill! This lovely old home on one acre in Flint Hill is in good condition but needs some upgrades. Original 2 over 2 hall and parlour style with full basement. Rear addition with kitchen. Five fireplaces, 2 BR, one bath, space for 2nd bath upstairs, basement offers rec room, canning kitchen & laundry. $172,000 Delightful Colonial with brick fireplace on 5.4 acres near Ben Venue. Sunny living & dining room, spacious family room. Hot tub, large yard, mature trees & backs to 25 acre wooded parcels. $274,000 (540) 675-1373 Committed to Excellence, realestateIH.com committed to you 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 ail modern conveniences. Other improvements include 18 stall stable, bam, riding ring, 5 fenced-paddocks and in-ground swimming pool. $1300,000. 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 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, ice house, bam, smoke house. 2 additional tenant cottages, and a 2500 ft. grass landing strip with three hangars. Recently reduced to 52,600,000 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, die 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. jgj Contact Justin H. Wiley (540) 672-5603 RANK l IAKOV, 5 YD. FIXED PAYMENT • No Income Verification/Asset Program Available • • No Hassles • Refinance • Cash GOt • New Construction • The Leader In “Hard to Place' Loans • Serving All Areas Good, Fair or Troubled Credit Jumbo Loans up to $4,000,000.00 Residential-Commercial -Multi Family CARTERET MORTGAGE CORPORATION ~ 1 •877*202-9307 & “ 703-753-8911 local http://www.outotdvbt.oig VIEWTOWN New home on 10 open and rolling acres. Home is under roof and easy to preview. Offers hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen cabinets, three bedrooms, 2 car garage and full basement. Land is suitable for horses. $289,900 EMILY HENRY Associate Broker Rainbow VIP/Long and Foster 800-523-8846, ext. 528 540-341-3528 3 BR, 2.5 BA, family room, Master BR has Master BA, 2 car garage, 3 wooded acres and full basement. Lee Highway To be built on Lee Hwy. Call for details Regency a 221 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, Virginia 20185 Loni Colvin 1-888-920-LONI Each Office Independently Owned and Operated Brick rambler on 25+ beautiful open acres! Slate Mills, Rappahannock County, VA Sat. April 26, at 12 Noon REAL ESTATE: Certain tract of land consisting 25.0246 acres +/-, more or less, (Tax Map parcel 59-3B), belonging to Jean Porter and 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 Sperryville, 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. See you at the auction - Rain or Shine! /Bill Payne Auctions, inc. RO. Box 178, Amissville, VA 20106 (540) 937-4142 email: payne729@eanhlink.net website: www.bpauctions.com Incorporated, Real Estate is pleased to announce that of Amissville, Virginia 3$$3jjE5f’ ys • ~ : / - ; . », * *•’* • ). ; • T,-. has joined the firm as a licensed real estate agent. Alan will work with Rappahannock County landowners to successfully market local properties to potential buyers world-wide. Annfield, Miller, and Ripley of Middleburg, VA is the exclusive listing agency for Sotheby’s International Real Estate in Rappahannock County. With offices around the world, Sotheby’s International Realty offers y fine properties in a range of locations, prices and distinctive styles. This combined with a centuries-old , l tradition of quality and service offers tremendous advantages to our clients. * '• ' Alan can be readied at (540) 937-0124 or alan@touchstonefarm.org. Please contact Alsu to find out how V y- ‘ he can helpyou sell your property to our qualified buyers. • V, K XKysif'S© Aftnfield, Miller & Ripley loaaporated, Real Estate .Sotheb/s lnIwiKitiontil Realty ,,jy; 4V* f‘-4 ' "tv. : -.V1 ■■ .*-y • A#. < .... x-uM • - : v /_ri£- /; c*vf • ' Exclusive Member of the Estates Club ; P.O. Box 1500, Middleburg, VA 20118 4 Telephone 540-687^395 Metro 703478-1079 • V '<%, ORIENTAL RUG AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 26th @ 6:00 P.M. HARTLAND AUCTION CO. 128 W. 18th ST. FRONT ROYAL, VA 540-636-3400 WWW.HARTLANDAUCTIONS.COM <http:ZAVWW.HARTLANDAUCTIONS.COM> The Budget Oriental Rug Store of Manassas Virginia has been closed. We will be selling their remaining inventory. We will have a total of 200 plus rugs, antique, semi-antique, new and decorative, most without reserve. Some of these rugs are made of silk and wool. We will have rugs from 2 by 3 feet to palace size as well as runners, We will have hand made Persian rugs to include Tabriz, Heriz, Meshad, Nain, Kashan, Hamadan, Bidjar and Bakhtiyari. Afghan tribal rugs to include UzbakKalim, Turkman, Baluchi, bags, saddlebags, and vegetable died Kazak. We will also have a selection of needlepoint and sculpted Aboussan Chinese rugs. All of the rugs that we are offering at this sale have a value from $100.00 to $12,000.00. We will also have related items' such as Tiffany style lamps, oil paintings and prints. Don’t miss this opportunity to own one of the worlds finest hand made rugs.Terms: Cash, Good check and all major credit cards. There is a 10% buyers premium on all sales. Auctioneers: Dan Sutherland #1877 and Charlie Mills #2871 Preview: Friday, April 25th from 4 to 8:00 P.M. Saturday, April 26th from 3:00 P.M. to start of sale. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. Items sold “as is” without warranty. Directions: From 1-66 take Exit #6 Jo ward Front Royal, cross over 2 bridges and turn left onto 18th Street. Auction house will be on your right.