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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

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