Rappahannock News, May 1, 2003

125th Year... No. 18 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2003 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents K u VXHtZMM Town and county officials grapple with growth Message from Loudoun: prevent ‘runaway’ growth By Hal Hunter Special to the Rappahannock News Loudoun County Supervisor Jim Burton will present an illustrated talk on “Loudoun County: A Case Study in Unbridled Growth” at the May 5 evening meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors. This will not be the first time Supervisor Burton has given this talk. He has addressed elected officials and the general public in Winchester, Warren County, Page County, Frederick County, Shenandoah County, Clarke County and Jefferson County, WestVa. He also will speak to the full Board of Supervisors of Shenandoah and Augusta counties later this spring. “Tm willing to take our experiences here in Loudoun County anywhere I'm asked,” says Burton. “In this way, perhaps, other counties can take preemptive steps to avoid the kind of runaway growth— with all its fiscal and social costs—Loudoun experienced.” Burton’s presentation will tell this story: In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Loudoun’s supervisors approved several large residential projects. By 1995, Loudoun had a backlog of almost 50,000 approved but unbuilt residential units—units that could be built at any time. This set the stage. Residential permits for new construction increased from 2,500 in 1992 to 6,000 in 2000; the population more than doubled, from 90,000 in 1990 to more than 200,000 in 2001; and the student population grew at 10-12 percent per year from less than 15,000 in 1991 to more than 37,000 in 2003. The costs of all this growth have been high: • Financial costs: skyrocketing debt and increased property taxes; • Social costs: constant school boundary changes, congestion, and future shock; Photo courtesy ot Jim Burton Jim Burton, Loudoun supervi&r • Cultural costs: a loss of volunteerism (fire & rescue), a demand by newcomers for higher levels of service and clashes between rural and suburb ban cultures; • Environmental costs: degradation in air and water quality, steep slopes and habitats. In 10 years, Loudoun County added 32 new schools, 4,000 school employees, 230 full time fire and rescue personnel, and 250 sheriff’s employees. The net tax-supported debt has gone from $125 million in 1994 to almost $800 million in 2003, and the debt payment has risen from $11 million per year to more than $84 million. Not surprisingly, property taxes doubled, from an average of $1,550 in FY1994 to an estimated $3,092 in FY 1994. What could they do to slow the rate of growth? See LOUDOUN, Page A6 23050 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) t - Rappahannock News Photo/Michael J. Kacmarcik SPRAWL: Townhouse construction continues at a fast pace at Kinkaid Forest in Tavistock Farms in Leesburg. The scene is typical in Loudoun County, the nation’s second-fastest growing county for the second consecutive year. Loudoun County Supervisor Jim Burton will present an illustrated talk, “Loudoun County: A Case Study in Unbridled Growth,” at the May 5 meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors. One voice at school budget hearing By Gerald Ochs Special to the Rappahannock News The Board of Supervisors public hearing Monday on the school budget was in marked contrast to the one conducted last year. The budget proposed this year by Acting Superintendent Helen Williams and the School Board is significantly higher than that proposed last year by Dr. David Gangel ($9,728,007 versus $8,954,676) and would require a much greater increase in the local contribution ($919,000 versus $210,000). But tjie message conveyed by the public—both in terms of the size of the audience and the sentiment of the attendees—was nearly undiluted support for the budget as presented. Nineteen people—from an audience of over 60—spoke to the supervisors and all but one expressed complete support for the proposed budget. More people spoke this year than were even present at last year’s hearing. Williams provided an overview of the nearly $10 million budget and highlighted those areas for which the greatest increases are proposed: $390,131 in employee compensation increases; $244,489 more due to health insurance premium increases; $150,000 additional for infrastructure repairs and improvements; an $88,325 increase for safety-related improvements; and $22,000 more for technology improvements. She reiterated her theme of budget development based upon "ideas first—what’s needed and how to get there." She spoke of the cost of progress and the guidance and cooperation received from school staff and community members in formulating the budget. The first to speak in the public hearing was Martin Woodard, who addressed the board "from two points of view: as an ordinary citizen. wh£ understands and supports a school budget that requires an increase in taxes;" and as the President of Headwaters, which See HEARING, Page A6 Will Washington’s wastewater system bring developers? By Gerald Ochs Special to the Rappahannock News The potential impact of the prospective wastewater treatment system on development in the Tbwn of Washington was raised by Town Attorney John Bennett at a work session on the town’s Zoning Ordinance and on its Fiscal Year 2004 budget last week. The Tbwn Council work session on April 23 was designed to bring to a conclusion more than a year’s work of reviewing and technically updating the Zoning Ordinance. Rappahannock News Photo/Mary Ann Kuhn John Bennett, Town attorney During the work session, however, Bennett raised the specter of much more development in the town once the wastewater treatment system has been constructed. He advised the council that it was “extremely important” that it review Section 5-1 of the Zoning Ordinance (Area, Setback, Height, and Density Regulations) “before beginning to implement the sewer system.” See COUNCIL, Page A5 Trends over time Rappahannock has lowest population growth in region A Third In a series. By Maureen Harris Special to the Rappahannock News In contrast to its neighbors, Rappahannock County has the lowest population growth in the past 30 years. Both Fauquier and Warren counties more than doubled their population from 1970 to 2000. Culpeper County was close behind, with an 88 percent increase. Madison, Page and Rappahannock counties showed much more modest changes. Rappahannock County had the lowest increase—34.3 percent during the 30-year period. The population of Rappahannock County declined from 1900 to 1970 (8,843 versus 5,199 persons) but increased from 1970 to 2000 (5,199 versus 6,983 persons). The neighboring counties experienced similar trends over the past century. Historical trends show that there were declines from 1900 to At a Glance In its analysis of recently released data on the 2000 U. S. Census, the Rappahannock News’ has published earlier stories on how population growth has been slowing down in the county and how the number of children has been decreasing over the past 30 years while the number of adults is increasing. 1950 in the number of people living in Fauquier, Culpeper and Madison counties. For Madison.County, the decline continued through 1960. Page County, in contrast, experienced a general increase throughout the 20th century. The population increase in Warren County began between See CENSUS, Page A6 Regional growth Increase in the population of Rappahannock and nearby counties, 1970-2000. 120 [100 - 20 109.1 106.4 88.1 U - r i • ■ -i v r-irn i Fauquier Warren Culpeper Madison Page Rappahannock Counties Source: U S. Census Times Newspapers Graphic/Damie Malone What’s happening Columnist Ruth Clark has been writing about the comings and goings in Little Washington since the 1960s. See Page B2. . - -* A film of three plots Those who appreciate the art of acting will enjoy “The Hours” appearing at The Theatre on May 2. See Page B1. I A weekend of art Gerry and Charles Gentry were among those who attended opening exhibits at Rappahannock’s galleries. See Page B1. Fodderstack winner Phillip Thomas of Sperryville ran the Fodderstack race two minutes faster (38:32) than he did last year. See Page A4.

RCHS athletic teams enjoyed a successful, winning streak last week By Richard Armstrong Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County High School varsity baseball team picked up two wins on the week ending its three-game losing streak and squaring their Bull Run District record at 3-3. Their overall record is 5-7. The team defeated Madison County 12-5 and RandolphMacon Academy 12-1 on the week. Against Madison the team exploded for 12 runs in the first two innings to take a 12-1 lead before the Mountaineers picked up two fifth inning runs and added two in the seventh. Kyle Robinson drove in two runs in the first inning and Jacob Dodson and Jason Jenkins had one each for the Panthers. The team put eight runs on the board in the second inning as Dustin White contributed a tworun triple along with runs batted in from Noah Starks, Doug White and Mike Wiese. Jason Jenkins went the first five innings on the mound and Daryl Cropp finished up for the Panthers. Against RMA the Panthers again jumped out front early by scoring four runs in the first inning. Daryl Cropp drove in two runs and Josh Werner one to get the Panthers going. The team added two runs in each of the second, third and fifth innings to go up 10-0. The Jackets scored their only run in the bottom of the fifth before Jacob Dodson had a two-run double in the sixth to provide the final margin of victory. Josh Werner pitched three innings of one-hit ball. Noah Starks had a one-two-three inning in the fourth. Jason Jenkins gave up two hits and a run in the fifth inning before Daryl Cropp pitched a perfect sixth inning for the Panthers. JV baseball The JV baseball team defeated Madison County 6-4 behind the pitching of Dylan Corbin. Dylan went six innings for the Panthers before Alex Sharp finished up for the Little Panthers. The team record now stands at 5-4-1 overall and 3-2 in the Bull Run District. Varsity softball The varsity softball team remained undefeated in the Bull Run District with a record of 6-0 by defeating Madison 4-0 and Strasburg 7-0. Rachel Sharp pitched both games for the Panthers pitching a one-hitter against the Mountaineers. Brittany Thornhill had a big two-run single for the Panthers to increase the team’s lead to 40 over Madison. Against the Rams of Strasburg the team unleashed a 12 hit attack and Rachel Sharp, with the help of her defense, got out of two bases loaded situations to increase their overall record to 11-1 on the season. JV softball The JV softball team remained undefeated by defeating Madison 9-5 and Strasburg 7-2. The team is 11-0 overall and 6-0 in the Bull Rim District. Christina Naramore picked up the pitching win against Madison while Rebecca Tupper was the winning pitcher against the Rants. Varsity boys’ soccer The varsity boys’ soccer team remains the cream of the crop in the Bull Run District with 8-0 record overall and 5-0 District slate. The team defeated Madison 3-0 and Stonewall Jackson 12-2 on the week. The team had two first half goals against Madison and added an insurance goal in the second half for the win. Ralph Pace had two goals and Jose Azevedo one for the Panthers. The offense exploded for the Panthers against Stonewall as Pace and John Letsen had four goals apiece for the Panthers. After leading 5-1 at the half the Panthers added on seven second half goals. Stonewall Jackson is the only team to score against the Panthers this season having scored all three goals the team has allowed. JV boys’ soccer The JV boys’ soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision to Madison County to watch their record fall to 0-4-1 overall and 03 in the Bull Run District. The team played very well in both halves but was not able to keep the Mountaineers from scoring a goal in each half. Larry Oliver played an outstanding game outracing Madison offensive players to several balls headed toward the goal. Varsity girls’ soccer The varsity girls’ soccer team dropped two contests to Madison 2-0 and Wilson Memorial 5-0. In each contest the team played very well for a period of time but was not able to sustain their effort over the entire game. Against the Green Hornets the Lady Panthers were able to keep their opponents off of the scoreboard for a considerable time in the first half and for 35 minutes in the second half. Sara Mills played very well in the goal subbing for normal goalkeeper Caitlyn Waites. The team showed flashes of good offense as Adrianne Moore was able to get shots on goal. Sara Hathaway played a good defensive game for the ^Panthers. The Junior Panther baseball team dropped its final two games of the season to finish 04 in their initial season. The team showed a great deal of heart and played with a lot of enthusiasm against a strong Louisa team. The team played its opponent even through four innings in the first game before Louisa took control to post the win. Louisa took charge of the second game early and never allowed the Panthers to get started. The track teams ran at Randolph-Macon Academy with the girls’ team coming out the winner over the Yellow Jackets. The boys’ team finished second to RMA but got wins over Timber Ridge, Massanutten and Fishbume. Card Of Thanks The family of Barbara C. Way land would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the outpouring of love and caring during our recent bereavement. All the expressions of sympathy and kindness from the entire community' were truly appreciated and will not be forgotten. Billy, Tiffany and Family To all Fodderstack 10-K Race Sponsc A grateful thank you to all of the ft following generous sponsors of thjfr** 25th Annual Foddgcslacfe 10-K fi$ce The Inn at Little Sunnyside Farms, E3QC ' 1 • Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Warrenton . j • F Sc M Bank • Rappahannock Na^xt "' Bank C > •Jean Lillard ** • Oasis Recording • Douglas K. Baumgardner • The Settle Company • R.H. Ballard Art, Rug Sc Home • Roger Batchelde Realtor • F.T. Valley Grocery • Fairlea Farm B&B And to Our Door • runt Hill Public House • Country Cafe • Ragged Mt. Running Center • Glassworks Gallery tide Mi 1 Place & Oeli * Middleton Inn Ac ] • The Theatre at JLit|j|^ Washington **■ • .^:r. flllm As Always, Thanks also to our many voluntemtt* including: • Girl Scout Troop #590 &#929 • Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office • VA Dept, of Transportation • Bill Jarrett • Kevin 8e Walter Day > Flint Hill VF & R • The Viertin^ • VA State Police • Washington VF 8c R • Ed Marcey •Candy Wroth • Peter H. 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Rappahannock soccer teams show promising future By Nanette Hogan Special to the Rappahannock News A hard fought game with the two U-8 teams opposing each other resulted in St. Peter’s Rappahannock team coming out strong with some good passing play among Seth Wayland, Eleasia Clement and Isaac Berry. The opposition U-8 team, Rapp II, scored early in the r game despite two great saves in goal by Julia Bennett. St. Peter’s continued to focus on the passing play and managed to prevail and took the game. Best goal of the day was scored by Billy Hogan. The U-10 Pink Panther girls’ soccer team sponsored by Sunnyside Farms traveled to Madison this weekend. The rain threatened but held off. Goat Hill Nursery We have enough wonderful plants to flower half of the county. Grown at Goat Hill and selected from the best nurseries in the region. Hours: 9-6 Wednesday-Sunday GOAT HILL NURSERY 365 Tiger Valley Rd. • Washington, VA 540-675-3982 • Email: okJgoat@goathillfarm.com Sunnyside Farm Market 337 Cay St. Washington, VA 22747 540-675-1074 Upcoming Events Soft Shell Crabs. , Sunnyside Martcet is taking orders for LIVE soft shell « crabs to be delivered on Friday, May 9th. Please place your order by noon on :t Wednesday, May 7tfi to • enjoy these Chesapeake Bdy «• ■ • delicacies. ’ * * ■ :£ *,1 Blue Rock Point to Point. May 10th Chef Jonathan Rartin is taking requests for custom tailgate platters for the Point to Point to suit any budget. Platters include both our f famous Wagyu, imported meats & cheeses, smoked fish and a variety of pat£s. , the store, or cal! 675-1074 to place your order. Coming Soon! - Sunnyside's Friday night Wagyu BBQ rib night, beginning May 9th and every Friday. Call for details! Madison came on strong scoring early. The Pink Panthers fought hard and finally came alive. Brittany Stephens was goalie for the first half and Bryn Sonnet for the second half. They did an excellent job blocking numerous shots. Bryn even saved a penalty shot. Sierra Hagy scored the first goal and Joslyn Smith the second. The girls showed tremendous improvement and the final score was 2-2. The next game is Sat. May 10 at 10:15 a.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School against Culpeper. We encourage everyone to come out and root the Pink Panthers on. The U-12 girls, the Blue Storm, sponsored by Ivy Cliff Farm, played Culpeper here at home. Culpeper only had eight players so Blue Storm won by forfeit. We lent them three of our players and ended up having a great time as each team only had one sub and all the girls got plenty of playing time. Thanks to Emma Dodd Henze, Lily Day and Stevie Ross for joining Culpeper in the first half. Morgan Flournoy, Kara Corbin and Emma Dodd again, played for Culpeper in the second half. The girls gave it all they had playing for Culpeper and gave our team a good workout. Isabelle Eastham was on fire scoring the first two goals of the game. Hannah Rosenbaum and Kendra Settle both scored with great individual effort. Marcella Wallace scored on a great thro win and pass from a teammate and Kara Corbin also scored in the first half. Best of all though was the way the girls were passing to the wings and working together. On thro wins by the opposing team, they were all calling out to each other to back up and cover the throwin. Our thro wins were quick, with people moving upheld. The goals were icing on the cake. The good passing and communication among the girls is promising for the future. Farfelu Vineyards Spring Festival Sunday, May 4 12:00pm - 5:00pm Live Music • Pig Roast . Local Artists • Lawn Games (Bocce Ball. Horseshoes. Badminton) Kids Activities $8 fee includes wine tasting and festivities. 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I figure, if they care that much about my minor injuries, how much better would they be in a real emergency?" Everybody went the extra mile. " Culpeper Promoting bea/th. Preserving11 community. 501 Sunset Lane Culpeper, Virginia 22701 829-4100 www.culpeperhospital.com

Canoeing and exploring the Rappahannock River By Sarah L. Greenhalgh Rappahannock News Wnter For the past 18 years, the Rappahannock River has had a guardian angel. Members of the Friends of the Rappahannock, headed up by John Tippett, have made it their mission to get more people interested in canoeing and exploring the Rappahannock River safely. “By getting people out in the water, teaching them about the river and the habitats," we get them to,respect the river,” Tippett said. The FOR has many programs throughout the year. In conjunction with Earth Day, members sponsored a big river cleanup last Saturday. This much-needed project helped rid the banks of the unsightly trash left by litterbugs or what is carried down by other counties during flooding. Tippett said they find all sorts of things on an adventure of this kind. “Everything from beer cans, tires to the kitchen sink,” Tippett said. “We find enough junk to fill a roll-off dumpster. In the fall, we have another cleanup when the river is lower. That one is directed more toward tire removal.” But FOR isn’t just about river maintenance. One of its biggest projects has been the removal of the Embrey Dam. This 93-year-old structure was originally built to help generate electricity for the town of Fredericksburg. But the dam has long since lost its usefulness. Now the dam is an impediment to fish spawning. Shad and herring have not been able to swim upstream for almost 100 years. When this dam comes down, Rappahannock anglers are going to be in for some great fishing. “People should be able to do a little shad fishing in Remington,” Scott Carter of Clark Brothers in Opal. “They will see the American and hickory shad, both are quite different species. “The shad and the herring have been trapped below the dam for a great many years. There are some real monsters in the pools, like 24-30 inch BREEDEN’S PLANT HOUSE Now Open Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pansies, House Plants, Hanging Baskets, Planting Supplies, Dish Gardens, and Funeral/Cemetary Arrangements Balding Plants pack silk arrangements and gifts. 540-923-4381 tffrPctionw: From Spt£T>Title, take Rl. 231 Smith fur 10 Miles. turn Iftffc on Rt. (>t2. go 1.5 miles Make Hire to visit our shop featuring fish. -During the spawning season it is like a carpet of fish at the dam, but it is very treacherous for the fish in that area.” Below the Embrey, Tippett said, anglers frequently pull out striped and small-mouth bass, channel and blue catfish, shad and herring near the dam. During the spawning season, fishermen are all over the rocks or in waders below the dam. Carter added that with the removal of the dam, people will be able to canoe longer distances without the fear of being crushed on the rocks. His late father, Randy Carter, was instrumental in making sure other dams were not constructed during his lifetime. “My father was a river conservationist, way back when it was not fashionable to be one,” Carter said. “He would have been happy to see the Rappahannock News File Photo Safety first: Most outfitters teach a canoe safety course before allowing youngsters and adults out on the river. To all Country Festival Participants and Supporters After the 25 th Annual Fodderstack I OK Race, April 26th, 2003 At the Flint Hill Firehouse Carnival Grounds! A grateful thank you to all of the following gracious people that made it a success, including: -Hosts-Members of the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company and the Ladies Auxiliary. -Charlie Tompkins and RAAC -Supporting Artists -The Art Students at RCES, RCHS, and Wakefield Country Day School -Parade participants with antique pick-up trucks, and the buses -Jim and Debbie Donehey of the new Griffin Tavern -Bob Metcalfe and the Lions Club. -Frank Huff and the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Warrenton. -Frank Riley and the Page County Ramblers Blue Grass Band. And, thanks also to our many volunteers, including: -David Hilry, Tom Davis, Steven Kenny, Dwight Matthews AIA, The Bowerman Family, Nancy Jones, Candy Wroth, Mary Ann Kuhn, Jean Lillard, John McCarthy, and Grand Marshall Bob Ryan. AND MANY OTHERS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION! The April 26th, 2003 Fodderstack 1 OK Race Country Festival Committee 30th Annual JUtn /\ni >id^4v~ \4^lc SiMfyffrCl SMc! 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In addition to the structure, about a 200-acre onefoot-deep section before the dam will have to be dredged. FOR programs Many of the programs involving FOR are familyfriendly and special discounts are offered for four or more persons in a party. Virginia Outdoor Center donates all the canoe equipment. In May, two programs are designed with birders in mind. On May 3, Dr. Joella Killian is leading an interpretive hike along the river and up the Rappahannock Canal path. And on May 11, Bill Micks will be taking birders on an exclusive canoe float to a Great Blue Heron rookery. CLG COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING K GROUP, INC. , Grounds Maintenance vk, * Vacuum leaves % & »Mowing I | •MULCHING *; »EDGIN0 AND TRIMMINq •Weed Control •Fertiiizing/Liming •Fencb Row Clearing •Cement Patios •Commercial and BfcitStimAL •Iniured •Free E(timatrr ■'f • •SATKEACTION OVAIANTUft Mini! #• If canoeing and hiking are new sports for you and your family, a special safety course is scheduled for May 10. 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Eappafjannocfe jSetosc Established 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*3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: makuhn@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com THURSDAY, MAY l, 2003 Our View Avon Hall auction With summer vacations being planned, we encourage our readers to keep the weekend of June 27 and 28 open for a two-day auction of the contents of historic Avon Hall in the Town of Washington. This auction may go down in the history books as more than a thousand persons are expected here and national interest has been expressed by antique dealers elsewhere in the country. For those of us who have had a sneak preview of the contents, we can say this is one nobody wants to miss. We all stand to benefit from the auction especially our restaurants, shops, art galleries, bed and breakfasts and inns. This influx of visitors will surely help the local economy. Much time and planning already has gone into this event. The Washington Town Council has selected an auction house that "stood out" from the 10 or so others, both in its higher estimate of the value of the contents and the lower rate to do the job. It looks like it will be a festive occasion as tents will be set up on the grounds of the estate and several non-profit groups will have tables to sell food and drink. Others will be directing traffic. Several phone lines will be put in to handle bidders from afar. Ironically, the auction comes one weekend before July 4, the date of the annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration which has been held at Avon Hall virtually every year since the 60s. And, over the years, thousands would sit on the expansive lawn of the estate to picnic and watch the fireworks, thanks to its owner, William Carrigan. Sadly, that is no more. Mr. Carrigan has passed away and it is his antiques and possessions that are being auctioned. ‘Please help: stop littering’ In March, our class from Hearthstone School picked up 26 bags of trash in sixtenths of a mile in Old Hollow on Route 612. Already there is trash all over the road that we cleaned up. We are writing this letter to send out a message to people everywhere to please stop littering. Please consider this challenge and stop throwing your trash on the side of the road. We were shocked by the amount of trash we picked up. People should actually take a look at the roadside and see how bad it looks. People who are littering must not care about our Earth. When you Utter, you are trashing Mother Nature, and our class has to pick up after you. We need to keep this Earth clean for our future. We need to stand together. Please help by not littering, and by picking up trash, if you want this county to be beautiful. Hearthstone Students Grades 7-9 Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Mark Sypher The weather didn’t dampen the spirits of runners or onlookers as a field of more than 200 runners took to Fodderstack Road for the 25th running of the 10K Classic between Flint Hill and Little Washington on Saturday. While Phillip Thomas of Sperryville was the overall winner of the Fodderstack and the Eva Smith Memorial (38:32) in the male division, Monika Bracken won in the female division with a time of 44:58. Letters How Barbara Wayland ‘touched our lives’ I want to tell everyone that I have known Barbara Wayland for many years, and I have considered her one of the most kind, cheerful, thoughtful and caring persons that I have ever known. Every time I saw her, she greeted me with a smile as big as Little Washington. She was so helpful to everyone in the community, and had the knowledge of an expert in not only what was going on in the community, but what was going to most likely happen in the community. She knew what buttons to push to make things happen by keeping her hands on the pulse of the paper. She was so loving of her family and daughter that that’s who she talked about the most when I talked to her several times in the far past. The passing of Barbara Wayland means the passing of a good friend and a great person for the community. The void will be felt for many, many years and we can only pray that someday we will see her gleaming smile, and hear her dear, sweet, kind voice once again. They say that time heals, and with Barbara now gone.it would seem that that time will be slow and endless. May we all who knew her sit back and think of all the nice ways Barbara has touched our lives, and hopefully has changed us to be better people. May the Lord be with her family and help them through these hard trying times. Tiffany sure has had the best person to start her off in life, and may she grow up with Barbara’s values to keep her going. Thanks for the friendship Barbara. All of us who had the privilege of knowing you and having you touch our lives are better people today. You will be deeply missed by many. , Hilda J. Woods Liberty Mills, Va. A salute to Shammy: ‘our first wine dog’ This spring a new wine has been added to our collection. Chamois Blanc, a semidry white wine, has been named in honor of our 12year old wine dog, Shammy, who recently went to dog heaven. Shammy was born under the floor of the Sharp Rock winery 12 years ago along with five other puppies. We captured mother, father and all six puppies that were strays. And our Rappahannock animal shelter did their usual great job of placing all the dogs. Shammy helped us plant the vineyard harvest the grapes and make the wine. We always knew she was in charge. During harvest she would eat the fallen grapes, which led us to believe if she liked our grapes, so would you. Chamois Blanc began its life last fall as a white table wine. However, as it matured, it became evident that this wine was a winner. The taste is semi-dry with hints of pineapple and litchi. We have made only a small amount of Chamois Blanc, so come enjoy the beautiful scenery and visit our Tasting Room to sample it and out other wines. We have four other dogs of ~ Shammy varying sizes that will greet you and are happy to show you around. However, none will take the place of our first wine dog, Shammy. Marilyn & David Armor Sperryville Parent willing to pay more in taxes for better schools There was a gentleman at the Board of Supervisors budget hearing this week whom I believe said that he had not raised his children in this county. But he was brought up and educated in public schools as were his wife and children, and because of that he believed that he owed it to pay that back in taxes as it was paid for by someone’s taxes for him. He likened it as a kind of trust,where his was spent and now he is putting money back for future children.I applaud him and regret I do not remember his name. I also would like to say that as a parent I am more than willing to pay extra taxes if it means better schools for my children. I have thought of renting an apartment in another county to establish residency so that my children could go to a better school. My children of course,want to stay here. But I am sure many parents here who have the money would be willing to pay more just so that all could receive a better education. Most parents would agree that they are getting their childrens' education very cheaply, and would be willing to contribute more.Those who are financially unable to do so or unwilling to do so would not have to. Finally I too want to thank Helen Williams. She has done an incredible job in a short amount of time. Mary Riggleson Sperryville Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 53 YEARS AGO April 27, 1950 Roadside dumping in Rappahannock County is almost out of hand, the state highway department said this week. A spokesman said it is one of the most serious problems faced by resident engineer J. E. Johnson. Newbill Miller and Bobby Atkins brought glory to Rappahannock County yesterday at Charlottesville when Newbill’s Angus calf was declared reserve champion and Bobby’s calf won fourth place in the light-weight Angus class. Newbill, 14, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Miller of Washington who are strong in their praise of County Agent W. H. Lyne, by whose encouragement and help the boys are doing so - well with their 4-h work. The pupils of the fourth grade of the Washington High School presented a play, “Dr. n Good Speech” at the assembly program held at ‘ the school auditorium on Thursday. The cast 4 A included Elmer Foster as Dr. Goodspeech, and Mr. Speakwell was played by Rena Norman. Others taking part were Bobby Frazier, Russell Clatterbuck, Lewis Foster, Rannie Burke, Janet Lillard, Mildred Foster, Russell Lee Nicholson, Mary Eubank, Corrine Burke, Eleanor Jenkins, Glen Updike and Christine Keatts. The play was directed by Mrs. J. W. Price, fourth grade teacher. 25 YEARS AGO April 27, 1978 For one of the smallest counties in Virginia, Rappahannock certainly seems to be getting its share of national press coverage. An article on the front page of Tuesday’s Washington Post cites a land ownership survey taken here as the model for the first nationwide survey of land ownership in the U. S. The study of Rappahannock begun four years ago by USDA senior economist Gene Wunderlich, found that 53 percent of the county’s landowners lived elsewhere. It also found that only five percent of the owners considered farming their primary occupation and that 41 percent of the land was opened by people with incomes of at least $50,000. The owners who reported incomes of $50,000 or more made up only nine percent of the county’s population. By contrast, owners with inmme under $10,000 made up 31 percent of the total population but owned only 13 percent of the land. Construction work began last week on'the new clerk s office along side the courthouse in Washington. Miss Sandy Stenglein of Rochester, N.Y. was a weekend visitor of Martin Orfila at the home of Mrs. Edwin Scroggins. Their dinner guests Sunday were Mrs. Corrie Cornell and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bun tin. 10 YEARS AGO April 28, 1993 The county Planning Commission recommen4 ded approval of a special use permit for a onechair beauty shop in Amissville, but recommended denial of a special use permit for a bed and breakfast in Tiger Valley. Both applications were for businesses served by rights-of-way. Someday this summer the county library will be completely automated, with the catalogue and the checkout system handled by computer. M The Eva Smith Memorial trophy to the first Rappahannock man or woman to finish the Fodderstack 10K race were won by Jason Waters and Nina Stamer, a repeat of last year’s results. Mr. Waters finished fourth overall with a time of 36:56. Mrs. Stamer improved her tune finishing Saturday in 43:41. The Sperryville Bridge Club was entertained on Friday night at the home of Mrs. Dot Estes. Those playing were Mrs. Miriam Reeve, Mrs. Elisabeth Johnson, Mrs. Cotton Miller, Mrs. Celine Siira, Mrs. Lucy Ann Maeyer, Mrs. Eleanor Cordle, Mrs. Lucia Kilby and Mrs. Helen Brown. COMPILED BY MARY ANN KUHN

Marguerite Beattie r Paul Beattie Justin Berger Joy Heddleston Kevin Riedel Allison Russo Alex Shafran Ben Luke Eiffht Wakefield students from county receive awards i By Kathie Russo Speaa] to the Rappahannock News This month, 29 students from Wakefield Country Day School in Flint Hill were recognized for their outstanding performance on the National Latin Exam, with four students earning a gold medal and the distinction of “Summa Cum Laude” for achieving perfect scores on their examinations. The gold medalists were Paul Beattie of Woodville, Patrick Dale of Luray and Michelle and Nicole Fegeas of Warrenton. Silver medals and the rank of “Maxima Cum Laude” were awarded to Samuel Beatty of Luray, Ben Luke of Little Washington, Caitlin Hammelman of Warrenton and Allison Russo of Flint Hill. The rank of “Magna Cum Laude” went to Jordan Hammelman of Warrenton, Alex Naime of Mexico, Woong Hee Park of South Korea, and Kevin Riedel of Little Washington. “Cum Laude” honors were awarded to James Bell of Front Royal, Taylor Miller of Hume, Marissa Sullivan of Front Royal and Carrie Marschner of Front Royal. In the Introduction to Latin Council From Page A1 Bennett said, “What were theoretical lot sizes could now become a reality” once a wastewater treatment system is constructed for the town, and he suggested that such a system would remove impediments to development and could well result in greater density within town limits unless lot sizes were increased to diminish that likelihood. Bennett asked if the reason behind the wastewater treatment system was to “repair problems or to accommodate rapid residential development?” Council members generally responded that it was to repair problems in sewage disposal in existing residences and businesses. The council discussed Bennett’s concerns and appeared in accord with the suggestion that an effort be initiated to revise Section 5-1 to increase lot sizes, and thus decrease density and the potential impact of a wastewater treatment system. Tbwn treasurer Jerry Goebel said that such a review and revision might take from six months to a year to complete. If you own other classes of fixed income investments this may be the nght time to add Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs) to your investment portfolio. Collateralized Mortgage Obligations can provide: Attractive Yields • Monthly Cashflow $1,000 Minimum Denomination Implied AAA Credit Rating Wide Variety of Available Structures Portfolio Diversification To receive more information on CMO's including their features and attendant risks, contact: Jeff Pope & Harold Spencer 550 Broadview Avenue, *101, Warrenton, VA (540) 347-0200 a BB&T Corporation affiliate Member NYSE/SIPC Not a Deposit, Not FD1C Insured. May Lose Value, Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency, Not Bank Guaranteed. General review and revision efforts on the Zoning Ordinance were intended to make corrections dictated by changes in the Code of Virginia, to render the document more consistent, and to make it more readable to the lay person, according to new Council member and Planning Commission chair Jean Goodine. At its work session, council members reviewed each of the ordinance’s 49 pages, along with changes proposed by the last Tbwn Council, the Zoning Administrator and the Planning Commission, and made its decisions on final revisions to the document. Mayor Gene Leggett recommended that the council move forward with the advertising for a public hearing on the Zoning Ordinance revisions at its May 14 meeting, with the exception of Section 5-1. It appears the upcoming hearing will not include that portion. Meanwhile, Tbwn Treasurer Jerry Goebel and council mem Williams TVee 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 Mobile 540-675-2530 FULLY INSURED 540-229-3032 par* —^ r*— Piedmont Small Farm Festival May 17-18, 2003 10 a.m.'5p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.'4i)>ni. Sunday Archwood Green Barn* • The Blaine VA Local Producers Breeders and Growers Informational displays, and demonstrations abound! A variety of farm products, plants, and animals will available for purchase. Directions: 1-66 to Exit 31 The Plains, VA North on Rt. 245, entrance on right. www.FauquierAg.com Admission $2.°° • Under 12 Free flip nm Volunteers: A Gift to the Community "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead On behalf of the community we serve in Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock and beyond, we thank ^volunteers everywhere during National Volunteer Week, Aphk27 to May 3. We are especially grateful to the more than 200 men and women who volunteer in The Auxiliary and in FamilyCare Hospice - and the volunteers who make up Culpeper Regional Hospital Board of Trustees, CMH Healthcorp Board of Directors and the CRH Foundation Board of Directors! Culpeper Kt***ioiiiiI 1 lospiHil S3 Promoting health. Preserving community. 501 Sunset Lane Culpeper, Virginia 22701 www.culpeperhospital.com National Volunteer Week • April 27-May 3 ber Claudia Mitchell prepared a portion of the town’s budget for Fiscal Year 2004 but, because of the length of time spent on the Zoning Ordinance, the draft budget was not completed at the work session. Mayor Leggett and Goebel will complete the budget in time for a public hearing on May 14. division, Marguerite Beatty of Woodville, Justin Burger of Little Washington, Cecilia Marschner of Front Royal and Rebekah Snyder of Arlington received “Outstanding Achievement” certificates. Certificates of Achievement were awarded to: Daniel Carlfr son of Maurertown, Jin Han Cho of South Korea, Mary Davis of Front Royal, Taylor Hammelman of Warrenton, Joy Heddleston of Sperryville. Stephanie Kahrs of Front Royal, Kelly O’Connor of Front Royal, Derek Perry of Rileyville and Alex Shafran of Viewtown. RAPPAHANNOCK HUNT POINT-TO-POINT RACES Saturday, May 10th, 12:30pm Bleu Rock Inn, Washington, Virginia Tickets: At the gate—$10; Advance—$7 or Book of 10—$50 May be purchased at: Bleu Rock Inn, Washington; Waterloo Mini Mart. Warrenton; Payne Pools. Culpeper; The Epicurlous Cow. Ben Venue. For Information, contact: Oliver L. Brown, MFH 540-547-2810 Janet P. 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Spring plant sale The second annual community Spring Plant Sale 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. The sale will be held at Waterpenny Farm in Spenyville, on Route 211 near the intersection of 522 south to Culpeper. FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. 540-829-0000 www.PermaTreat.com PermaTreai PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL Public Auction May 3,12 Noon At Mountain Spring Antiques 11727 Lee Jackson Highway Sperryville, Virginia Direction: Located 1 mile West of Sperryville on Route 211, Just before Cooters Being offered: Several nice oak dressers; Headboards and frames: A lot of old leather (from horse man); Dishes of all kinds; TV’s; End tables; Green House Window (Fits over existing window, like kitchen); Books; Tools; Ceiling fans; Display showcases; Toys; Bikes; Baby items; Craft boxes; Pictures; Mirrors; Two butchering kettles an stands; Compound bows, adult & children; Lots of box lots!!! AUCTION! AUCTION! Rain Date May 17th, 2003 Population by county Population of Rappahannock and nearby counties from 1900-2000. 55,139 "48,741 population numbers 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 Years Source: U S. Census Times Newspapers Graphic/Damie Malone Census From Page A1 1930 and 1940 and continued through the end of the century. The population changes in Fauquier and Warren counties may be due, in part, to an influx of people who were able to commute to work in urban and suburban Washington, D.C. These two counties and Culpeper County have also established an economic base associated with employment and urbanization that can support a larger population. Madison, Page and Rappahannock counties, in contrast, continue to remain predominantly rural. Indeed, only 183 people live in the historic Town of Washington, representing only 2.6 percent of the total Rappahannock County population (the town, of course, is not considered to be an urban area). Hearing From Page A1 has had more than 1,000 contributors for public education and has in turn donated more than $100,000 to public education in the past year. Woodard added that he has evidence of broad public support for the school budget— 457 names on a petition with more names expected—and he asked that the Board of Supervisors "stand with Headwaters Bill Payne Auctions on US 211 Amissville VA The Rappahannock County Lions are preparing for the Annual Auction. Once again, we are asking our community and surrounding neighbors for donations that are suitable for resale. Gift certificates, antique furniture, working tools, collectible glassware, silver and gold jewelry, and other merchandise you may wish to donate to the community-minded organization will be greatly appreciated. Sorry: we cannot accept clothing, mattresses, non-working appliances, or food for resale!! The Lions Club returns the proceeds from this auction back into the community to help those who need it the most. For example, a Sight and Hearing Clinic is held yearly at each local school to screen the students for possible sight and hearing problems. Please Contact these Lions in your local area: • Amissville-Steve Miller (937-4298) • Flint Hill-Dave Hilty (675-2205) v • Washington-Hal McDermott (675-1028) • Sperryville-Carson Johnson (987-8395) • Woodville-Joel Daczewitz (987-8395) PT.F.ASF. HF.I.P SUPPORT YOUR LIONS CLUB!! Bill Payne Auctions, Iric. • V.A.A.F.#330 1-540-937-4142 • 1-540-675-3729 Amissville, VA 20106 - Compare CENTURY“ Here’s a heavy compact tractor worth comparing to any in the field... CENTURY is well-built, with the weight you need to make full use of your engine horsepower. And... it offers many practical features and conveniences. • New-era body styling, with concealed muffler • 4-wheel drive Smooth-acting wet disc brakes Full, backlit instrumentation • Heavy-duty 12 x 12 synchro-shuttle transmission • Full hydrostatic steering • LivePTO • Heavy, all-metal hood and fenders • 5 models to choose from, 3- and 4-cylinder diesel engines. Horsepower range from 30 to 48. r • Flat, uncluttered deck, easy access, even with loader in place ^ • Comfortable, adjustable seat n • All shift levers on the sides CENTURY toiay. Sat haw It stacks v t** nwHaMtty-. J.A. SWAN, JR. & CO LLC 16033 Ira Hoffman Lane • Rt. 29N (Across from Co-Op) • Culpeper 540-825-8371 • jaswan(g>rcn.com and support the school budget." Margaret Lee, President of ‘ the Rappahannock County Education Association, thanked Williams and building administrators for their "open doors" and the resulting high morale among school staffers. She asked that the supervisors approve the budget and its compensation increases to assure staff stability. She highlighted the need to support teacher aide pay supplements. Sixteen others spoke in support of the budget, many of whom said that they were taxpayers willing to accept the additional burden of an increased school budget. The one dissenting voice was Joe Reinboldt of Amissville who said that he was "grateful for the job the elementary school was doing for my boy," but added that though he did not think that the budget was a problem he was concerned about how the money was raised. He said that more of the burden of education should fall on the parents of students, like himself, and that those without children in the school system should not be subjected to tax increases. "I pay $1,600 in taxes,” Reinboldt said, "but I get $7,000 worth of education." He proposed that the budget be frozen at last year's level, and that alternative means of school funding be identified. The board will consider and adopt a school budget for FY2004 at the 2 p.m. session of its May 5 meeting. Spring Plant Sale Native plants, flowering shrubs, perennials, vegetable starts, herbs, annuals, and farm produce. Saturday, May 3rd & Sunday, May 4th 9am-2pm at Waterpenny Farm Sperryville, VA Blue Ridge Botanlcals, Enchanter's Gardens, Field and Flower (formerly Leaf by leaf), Majoll. Mornlngslde Nursery, Persimmon Springs Farm, Rucker Farm, Waterpenny Farm Call Donna La Pre' at 540-675-2365 for directions and more Information. ABSOLUTE wrr: kudiic Auction «lay, May 3,2003,10:00 a.m. Rain or Shine Cavalry Baptist Church 12304 Alum Springs Rd., Culpeper, VA THIS IS OUR 15TH ANNUAL CHURCH AUCTION! Directions: From Culpeper take Rt. 229N. to Rt. 729W., approx. 2 miles to Rt. 638N., approx. 2 miles to Auction on left. BUSES: 1984 Int. 60-Pass. (Runs & Has Seats) 1984 GMC 60-Pass. (No Trans./No Seats) Runs 1979 Ford 24-Pass. (Runs; Needs Work/Missing Seats/Hydraulic Weelchair Lift) 1980 International 66-Pass. (Runs & Has Seats) (2) 1982 International 66-Pass^Storage/No Seats) 1984 International 60-Pass. (Parts Only/Seats) 1983 International 66-Pass. Runs; Storage; No Seats 1984 International 60-Pass. Storage/No Seats 1984 International 60-Pass. Runs; Needs Work/Seats 1982 International 66-Pass. Runs; Storage; Motor Backfires; No Seats VEHICLES. 1979 Chevy Caprice 1985 Volvo Station Wagon 1989 Buick '1987 Ford Escort 1978 Dodge 4x4 Truck 1990 12' IH Trailer 10,000 Lb. GW 1988 16’Wally Utility Trailer Boat j 4-Wheel Oak Dollies (20) Storage Racks 12' Cattle Rack Lawn Mowers; Weed Eaters; New Brake Drums; Tools; Bikes Kerosene Heaters; Swords; Large Lot Knives; Toys; Lawn Chairs Lot New Tail Pipe New Redskin NFL Gameday Jacket (xLarge) Redskins 6-Pack Super Bowl Cokes Large Lot Solid Oak (Ball & Claw Legs; Ped Posts; Some Head Boards; Table w/Pedestal Base) End Tables, Coffee Tables; Lamps; Beds; Kitchen Tables; Dining Room Tables; Sofas; Microwaves; Chairs Electric Stove, Sink, Refrigerator Unit (Like New) Televisions (Good Working Condition) Hospital (Lift; Tub & Chair) Wide Screen T.V. Entertainment Centers New Cabinet Bathroom Sink Picnic Table LOTS & LOTS Misc. Items Not Listed TERMS: CASH • LUNCH SERVED BY CAVALRY CHURCH LADIES THE LADIES WILL ALSO BE SERVING BREAKFAST FOOD! LADIES OF CAVALRY BAPTIST CHURCH WILL ALSO BE HAVING THEM ANNUAL YARD SALE STARTING AT SKW A.M. ON SATURDAY, MAY 3RD! COME ON OUT AND HAVE A FUN-FILLED DAY! AUCTIONEER: COL. TOM REESE A, ▲ ■HHP * REESE CERTIFIED AUCTIONEER #0000$ 1205 S. MAIN ST. CULPEPER, YA 22701 540-825-2X00 Times Community Newspapers. Call 540-675-3349 with news tips. This article has alluded to employment as a factor in population growth. Do residents of Rappahannock County also work here? If not, where do they work? And how does employment in the county compare to employment in neighboring counties? Watch for the next article on the demographic profile of Rappahannock County. Dr. Maureen Harris is a resident of Woodville. She worked for 33 years at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., where she was a demographer and epidemiologist. I - --— ■■■ ■ ' | Loudoun From Page A1 Very little, it turned out. They were not allowed to place a moratorium on building permits, and requests made to the state legislature — to require adequate public facilities, assess developer impact fees, and tie the number of building permits to the county’s ability to take on new debt— were all denied. Instead, the state legislature and the development community said, in effect, “You already have the tools to control growth if you have the courage to use them” So they did. The first step was to revise the Comprehensive Plan to reduce the number of future residential units and improve the quality of life through environmental and historic overlays. The second step was to revise the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map to implement the Comprehensive Plan revisions. These steps have been accomplished. The Comprehensive Plan was revised in July 23, 2001, and the revised Zoning Ordinance and Remapping were approved on January 6 of this year. The effects have been to reduce the total housing units from 370,000 in the 1991 General Plan to 162,000, the total population from 1,000,000 to 438,000, and the number of new schools from 184 to 64. The Revised Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance will change what Loudoun will look like in the long term, but will not change the rate of growth in the near term. Near term growth will continue until most of the backlog of approved houses has been absorbed. In the mean time there is a rush to subdivide and vest. And almost 300 lawsuits have been filed. Is Rappahannock County listening? jet 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. 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• Neighbors/B2, B4 • Classifieds/B5, B6, B7 • Obituaries/B8 May 1, 2003 www.timescommunity.com Local artists star in gallery openings Thomas Mullany is ‘a painter for all seasons’ By Diana Bird Special to the Rappahannock News Thomas Mullany’s exhibition of 24 works of various sizes and subjects at the r. h. ballard gallery in the Tbwn of Washington will impress the viewer initially as pictures of a subdued nature, the opposite of a flamboyant colorist. He paints in oils, gouache, watercolor and uses pencil. Cool blues, warm sunset and sunrise pinks, peach and creamy tans are among his favorite colors. Upon close inspection, one is surprised at the variety of subjects. Several are of local scenes. An especially arresting one is “Fruit Tree Lane,” a scene on the Lee farm off Fodder stack Road, an oil on panel marked by a brilliant blue sky, a yellow-tan lane leading to a red barn. Black wooden fences are in the right and left foreground. It is displayed in a wide, old-fashioned wooden, goldleafed frame and would light up any room. One of the larger pictures, 24 x 30 inches, an oil on canvas, is “St. Patrick When a Slave Shepherd,” which carries the viewer away with its heart-felt appeal. The young St. Patrick is seated alone at night on a hillside, his back to a camp fire in a stone lined circle which lights his scantily clad body, hands raised in prayer as he gazes skyward. Lying behind him are 10 sheep and lambs, dozing in the firelight. A knapsack and water bottle are hung from an upstanding stone on which characteristic prehistoric circles have been etched. This historical picture reminds us of how St. Patrick was captured in England, sold into slavery in Ireland and there became convinced that he had a mission to convert the heathen natives. Anyone who bought this lovely image would immediately seek out what he or she could learn about the remarkable St. Patrick. Thomas Mullany believes in making you laugh through fantasy and incongruity. He gives you room to imagine all Photos courtesy of Richard Lykes Rappahannock residents share a lighter moment at Saturday’s opening of Lois Manookian’s exhibit at the Long View Gallery in Sperryville. Left to right: Sally Morgan of Washington and Linda and Bill Dietel of Flint Hill. sorts of things. For instance, one disturbing study for a large painting, “Bride of the Serial Killer,” depicts a man dressed in blue in an electric chair, about to be killed by an official, also wearing blue, waiting to throw the switch. Beside the death penalty victim stands a demure woman dressed in a white bridal dress, holding a bouquet. They face a husky black clad fellow (a priest of a justice of the peace?) who is performing a wedding ceremony. The background color is a pale violet. Make of this scene what you will. There are imaginary scenes of “Sunrise at Karnak,” “Egyptian Ibmb” (King Tut’s), and “The Fall of Constantinople,” all rich in suggestion and painted skillfully. An allegorical gouache scene shows a wide, empty highway lighted by a series of lamps. The direction signs in green and white are strung across it, declaring “Through Me You Pass Into the City of Woe,” and “All Hope Abandon Ye Who Enter Here.” A sole, dispirited looking man carrying a bag is walking down the middle of the road. Is the highway the symbol of our society and are the signs predictions of our nation’s fate? His many other, more encouraging pictures would not lead one to think Mullany is discouraged. The variety expressed by the paintings will appeal to most visitors and I can imagine many picking out a favorite. Thomas Mullany is a painter for all seasons. Lingering over Manookian’s new exhibit By Diana Bird Special to the Rappahannock News The 27 watercolors that Lois Manookian has hung at the Long View Gallery in Sperryville show that the representations of landscapes and other things she wants us to see she has the skills to evoke. As a result, she takes us around our county as well as to such distant places as Maine, Scotland, Morocco, Dominica and Polynesia. The bright light reflected off the white walls of a “Small Mosque Near Fez” also highlights the green doors framed by a yellow pointed arch that Joan Ballard, center, welcomes Robert and Patricia Chatten of Arlington who were among the art lovers who came from the Washington, D.C. suburbs to attend Friday’s opening exhibit of Thomas Mullany’s paintings at the r.h. ballard gallery on Main Street in Little Washington. stands atop yellow pillars. The top edge of the picture is fringed by brown thatch from a shelter we don’t see but that may be protecting the painter. This is a cheerful focus on an architectural detail that reminded me that I thought—while traveling in Spain years ago—that Gothic architecture was inspired by Muslim designs. An adjacent picture, “Passageways,” also painted in Morocco, is a miracle of textures of a structure of bare wooden poles, boards made into a gate, and plastered pink walls, revealing just a slip of blue sky. It is the handcrafted quality of what we see that interests us as well as Manookian’s spatial relations. One longs to linger in these passageways. “Tidal Stones,” which may have been painted in Maine, is a large 31 x 23 inch picture magically representing water worn and assembled stones of various sizes and colors, as well as interesting sea detritus, so variously and realistically recreated that one can’t imagine watercolor being more exactly controlled. There are many Rappahannock scenes in this show. One striking winter landscape, “It’s About to Snow Again,” features fields covered with snow. Leafless, filigree trees are growing near a fence that divides two pastures. A misty hill beyond is part of a composition in four sections that run along diagonal lines —the sky, the hill and the divided fields. The delicately painted trees give the whole scene a fragile quality. Not surprisingly, this picture has already been sold, as have several others. “Water Meadow” is composed of a light buff-colored field that almost looks like a fluffy sheepskin. In the foreground it is edged with a small, bright blue stream. The back of the meadow is bordered by lavender-red trees, above which is a steel blue mountain and a light blue, cloudless sky. This picture is characteristic of some others in that there is generally a simplification of elements of Manookian’s subjects which results in serenity. While focusing on water, trees, fields and mountains, numerous signs of human works—a bucket of stones, a few houses here and there, a church, several barns and even a monastery—punctuate or even dominate Manookian’s world of nature. Gerhard’s paintings deal with color more boldly than before Bert Schmutzhart Special to the Rappahannock News The Packing Shed Gallery is to be congratulated to have brought Hans Gerhard’s work to the attention of residents and visitors of historic Little Washington and for having extended the show to May 5. The gallery did well in persuading the artist to show some of his sculptures rather than only the paintings. Almost all of the dozen or so paintings are small (12”x 16”); all are acrylics on canvas, simply but suitably framed in unfinished mahogany. They all seem to spring from the same artistic impulse: to deal with color more boldly than this artist has ever Hans Gerhard attempted before, and to move yet farther away from the stylized representational images still seen in the work shown at the Glassworks Gallery in Sperryville a few years ago. In the degree of abstraction Gerhard seems to have returned to the style developed in the small works on paper he presented at the renowned Franz Bader Gallery in Washington, D.C. some 30 years ago. But the palette is a different matter altogether. These bright and mostly straight forward colors bespeak a new lease on life— be it of spring in these troubled times, be it of renewed See GERHARD, Page B2 Artist Lois Manookian, center, is congratulated on her opening exhibit at the Long View Gallery in Sperryville by Claudia Mitchell of Washington, left, and Jean Lillard of Flint Hill, right. Pat Choate to speak during Scouting Breakfast on May 3 Pat Choate is the featured speaker at the Third Annual Rappahannock County A Friends of Scouting Break- A fast on Saturday, May 3. Jf The fundraising break- S fast will be held at Hie f Public House in Flint Hill ■ at 8 a.m. Tickets are $60 1 each. Reservations are re questeu ana may ue maue uy calling Susan Longyear at 675-3679. Choate hosts the nationally syndicated radio program “The Week Ahead” and he was Ross Perot’s vice presidential running mate in 1996. Funds raised at the breakfast support the Boy Scouts of America program in Rappahannock County and the Shenandoah Area Council. Choate also directs a Washingtonbased policy institute, the Manufacturing Policy Project, and teaches Advanced Issues Management at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management. Choate held several positions in the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Office of Management and Budget and in the governments of k Tennessee and Oklahoma. ^ He served on several a national commissions, ■ including two Presidential ■ Commissions that anaW lyzed federally funded W training programs. In f 1990, he was the vice-chairman of a Defense Science .Board review of foreign ownership of key defense technologies. Choate is the author of more than 200 articles, monographs, professional papers, and reports on U.S. competitiveness, trade, education, training, technology, politics and public policy. He is chairman of the populist radio network, UNW (United Broadcasting Network) and hosts a nightly show with newsmakers debating and discussing the issues of the day. Rappahannock County has an active Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack. A second Cub Scout Pack is being organized and sponsors for additional scouting units are being solicited. ‘The Hours:’ fascinating storytelling By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News “The Hours,” an emotionally drenched drama about love, loss, survival and madness, stars Oscar winner Nicole Kidman along with Oscar nominees Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep and Ed Harris. Based on Michael Cunningham’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Hours” intermingles one day in the lives of three women during different eras. The film will be shown at The Theatre in Little Washington on Friday, May 2 at 8 p.m. It revolves around author Virginia Woolf (an unrecognizable Nicole Kidman) who is living in the English countryside in 1923, battling depression and beginning to write her classic, Mrs. Dalloway. A second plot deals with Laura Brown (Julianne Moore), a dissatisfied and restless housewife and mother, living with her husband and young son in 1951 Los Angeles. The third thread, set in New York in 2001, centers on Clarissa Vaughan (Meryl Streep), a book editor preparing to host a party for a former lover dying of AIDS. "HOURS Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway links the stories, as we watch the author struggling to write the book; Laura, who is reading the novel, recognizing her own unfulfilled life; and Clarissa, nicknamed “Mrs. Dalloway,” realizing she values superficiality more than substance. If an Oscar category existed for ensemble acting, “The Hours” would unquestionably earn it. Watching a trio of actors at the top of their game is a delight. We’ve come to take Streep’s talents for granted, but she still can surprise, us with her resourcefulness and depth. As for Kidman, she improves with each movie; here showing file tortured soul of a gifted writer, battling the demons that eventually drive her to self-destruction, as she continues to create. Moore’s Laura faces the biggest challenge, eliciting' sympathy for a character who makes what some may consider a reprehensible decision that, years later, comes back to haunt her. Tbward the end of the film, she explains her actions, saying about her suburban existence: “It was death. I chose life.” The cast also includes Ed Harris as Streep’s onetime lover, an award-winning poet battling—mostly at the urging of Clarissa—to fight for his life, when all he wants to do is end his misery. ’ Screenwriter David Hare’s script combines wit, insight and heartache, while director Stephen Daldry smoothly intersects the three stories, finally uniting all the threads at the finale. Even the smallest parts are peopled with top-flight performers who with little screen time etch strong characterizations: the wonderful John C. Reilly as Laura’s loving but dull and uncomprehending husband; Tbni Collette as Laura’s best friend; Stephen Dillane as the concerned and firm Leonard Woolf; and Allison Janney as Clarissa’s patient and understanding lover. The film is rated PG-13 and contains mature thematic elements, some disturbing images and some obscenity. Rim time is 114 minutes. 4

British chef coming here to give cooking demonstration A chef from Britain, Michel Roux, will be arriving here to prepare lunch with chef Patrick O’Connell at the Inn at Little Washington on Friday, May 9. The recipes are from Roux’s new cookbook. Following lunch, he will offer a cooking demonstration at the Inn’s recently opened shops across the street. Roux is the proprietor of The Waterside Inn, Britain’s only three-star Michelin restaurant. Reservations for lunch are $98 person including a champagne reception. Tickets for the cooking class are $125 per person and include a copy of the new cookbook. Call 6753800. Condolences to the family of Doc Robert Rodgers of Charlottesville who passed away at the University of Virginia Hospital on Tuesday, April 22. Doc Rodgers was a former resident of Flint Hill and had many friends in the community. Barbara Slack of Baltimore, Md. arrived at the home of Edward and Ruth Clark for a week’s visit. She was accompanied by her daughter and son-in-law Donna and Kenneth Witts also of Baltimore. Charlie and Ann Foster of Chesterfield, Mich, arrived Saturday for an extended visit with her parents, Edward and Ruth Clark. Dorothy Henny and daughter, Judy of Leesburg were Saturday visitors of Edward and Ruth Clark and their house guests. Happy Belated birthday wishes to Frances Foster who had her day on Monday April 28. Happy Birthday to Charles Clark of Manassas who will have his day on Wednesday, April 30 and to Greg Miller of Stafford who has his day on Friday, May 2. Sunday guests of Erma Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg. Marilyn Bailey was among those attending the Easter Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnathan Bailey and children, Peyton and Stuart in Huntly. Recent guests of Alice Butler and family were Shirley and Nick Penaranda of Culpeper and Ferol Simpson of Me Lean. Easter Sunday dinner guests of Alice Butler and Phil Butler and daughter Kayla were Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Me Guire of Vienna, Erma Jenkins and Rachael Berta. Kenny Miller of Stafford and Sarah Brown had Easter Sunday dinner with her parents Edward and Ruth Clark on Fodderstack Road. Singing and Pickin’ party at Salem on May 2 The Salem Volunteer Fire Department has scheduled its “Singin and Pickin’” party for Friday, May 2 at 6 p.m. As always food and soft drinks will be available by the fire department and the public is invited. Our sincere sympathy goes out to the family of Gene Marshall Dodson who passed away on Tuesday and was laid to rest in Gourdvine Baptist Church cemetery on Sunday. Brenda Frazier accompanied by Mrs. Henry Wharton and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were shoppers in Fredericksburg on Saturday. Visitors during the Easter weekend of Mr. and Mrs. William Corbin were their daughter, Sherrie of Florida, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kelchner of Winchester, Mrs. Ray Thomas and friend Willis of Baltimore, Md., Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Racey. The Rappahannock Point to Point races will be Saturday, May 10 at Bleu mmgm. v"—? ..ps Boston MARIE F. ATKINS * 987-8802 MB - m Ea ■ g a- ■ Rock across from the high school, beginning at 12:30 p.m. For information, contact Oliver Brown at 547-2810. There will be a “Singing and Pickin’” party at the Novum Baptist Church Saturday, May 10 at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A barbecue meal will be served. Pels tor Jeff Light of Woodville, 9879523, and his congregation extend an invitation. Last Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Racey were Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Wright and daughters, Patricia and Katylin of Rixeyville and Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Racey, Joey, Kalie and Jenna of Lignum. Church families and leaders are invited to meet on the Culpeper courthouse lawn Thursday, May 1 at 12.45 p.m. for a time of music and prayer for our country, its leaders and support of our troops. Call 825-6509 for more information. Belated birthday wishes go out to Kelly Cubbage whose day was Monday and Bob Doe who celebrated Tuesday. Upcoming birthdays for which we extend wishes are Bobby Meredith, Charde Ferguson, Jenny Pearson and Jim Bob Peyton. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. James M. Dodson who celebrate another year on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dodson of Salem Way spent Friday with their son, Marc, in Harrisonburg. Brenda Gallihugh of Sperryville visited with Mary Nicholson on Sunday afternoon. Pastor Dan Yowell and his congregation invite the public to attend Sunday School at 10 a m. and worship services at 11 a.m. each Sunday at their church, F. T. Baptist on Slate Mills Road. Forest Grove School House yard sale set We are deeply saddened by the death of Gene Marshall Dodson "Pappy". He will be missed. Our prayers goes out to his family- ilyAll proceeds from the yard sale at Forest Grove School House will go to help Viewtown By JOAN REID • >37*4968 - > <. ' the church. Everyone come out and support the church on May 10. Forest Grove School House is making plans to have a reunion on June 7. More details will come later. Forest Grove Church would like to thank everyone for their support at the Easter breakfast. It was a huge success. The disappearance of frogs is a mystery With spring progressing, and temperatures rising, more and more insects are emerging. Activity around the pond has increased considerably with bats, fish, and frogs making the most of the insect buffet. As I was sitting on a halfsubmerged rock at sunset watching the frenzied swoops of the bats down near the water's surface, and the constant breaks in the surface as fish came up after the insects, I heard a bullfrog talking close by. What passes for bullfrog discussions usually amounts to croaks, growing in volume and length as other bullfrogs chime in. However, this particular bullfrog seemed to _ have a wider vocabulary, consisting of chirps and grunts to go with the croaks. Growing up in a Fairfax County that was much more rural than it is today, I spent most of my time in the woods and streams observing and pursuing other species. bpnng had not truly begun for me until I saw gobs of jellylike frog eggs bobbing in local ponds and stream. Not knowing much about environmental dynamics but knowing I did love frogs, I sometimes took frog eggs home to watch tadpoles miraculously emerge from them, and then turn into frogs. Usually at that point I let any surviving frogs go in the water in which they came. Since frog eggs and tadpoles have a low survival rate in the wild, I may have even been doing them a favor—an amateur catch and release program—but as a more environmentally aware adult, I know the frogs are better left to their own devices. B Backyard Happenings ^ Pam Owen Pickerel, leopard, green, and chorus frogs, spring peepers, and our largest frog, the bullfrog, were all plentiful in the Piedmont then. I knew where to search for them by experience. Pickerel and leopard frogs prefer flowing waters (lotic habitats) such as streams; while peepers, chorus frogs, bullfrogs, and green frogs prefer still waters (lentic habitats) such as lakes, ponds, large puddles, and still backwaters of rivers and streams. Most frogs eat insects, but the bullfrog, which can grow up to eight inches, has been known to jump and catch small birds as they fly by. I never saw one do this, but I’ve certainly seen huge bullfrogs that seem fully capable of this acrobatic feat. My amateur-naturalist tendency to observe and catch frogs never took into account the environmental harm of removing frogs from their natural habitats. There seemed to be am endless amount of frogs then. Now frogs are disappearing at an alarming rate, which is ominous considering their stature as an indicator of environmental health. Scientists stumbled onto this trend during a conference in the 1980s when they happened to mention, in casual conversations with colleagues, the apparent decline or disappearance in many of the frog species they were studying. Why were they disappearing and what ramifications does this have to the global environment? Are frogs dying because of increasing global pollution, or is some other factor at fault? The research continues. The story of how scientists stumbled onto the problem and tried to understand why the frogs were disappearing is brilliantly documented in Kathryn Phillips’ novel-like chronicle, Tracking the Vanishing Frogs. The story unfolds as an intriguing mystery worthy of Agatha Christie. When I first learned about the global disappearance of frogs, I found it alarming both as a potential environmental catastropne and also as a personal loss, remembering the many happy hours I spent as a child observing and pursuing these fascinating creatures. What would the world be like without them, and can we survive in it? It’s late at night as I finish this column. My landlady is on foal patrol, waiting for the first of five foals expected to be bom this spring on the farm. I’ve offered to bring over a pot of coffee, and on the walk over on this unseasonably warm spring night, I hear tree frogs joining the songs of the chorus frogs and spring peepers, who were the first of the frogs to herald spring. I can only hope they’ll survive to herald many more. Middle Street Gallery opens new printmakers’ exhibit For the month of May, the Middle Street Gallery in Little Washington is showing the varied work of 27 professional printmakers from ONE/OFF, a 20-year-old group based in Richmond. “Visitors to our Middle Street Gallery show will have a chance to see how diverse and innovative the world of contemporary printmaking can Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 7 to 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “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 "Mi | organ, I am so proud of I the way you are sharing your tricycle with Gabe. He likes to do everything you do, and now he is learning to share. What a shining example you are!” A shining example... we have an opportunity to share God’s love with others each day, even in the simplest of ways. You say you don't have time? I’ll bet you do. When you smile, let your happy spirit show through your eyes. As you speak to a friend or a relative,a gentle touch on t h e shoulder speaks volumes. Just listening with a sympathetic ear can be invaluable at the end of (be day. Even five minutes of sharing is special. Romans 5:1-2 tells us. “therefore, since we are justified bv faith, we have peace with God...through Him we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God.” I had a coworker who was there for”me countless times when I was feeling less than confident. She said id me simply and reassuringly, “It’ll be all right." Finally, I realized that this was her way of sharing with me God’s glory and lose and His blessed control in my life. Won’t you visit God’s House this Sabbath? Let others share with you His glory and a shining hope for the future. Scnptures Selected by The An,one an Bible Society Copyright 2003. Kewter-Wiihams Newspaper Services P 0 Box 8005 Charlottesville VA 22906 www com Robert’s Maintenance Service Sand Floors Strip, Seal & Wax Tile Floors “Old Floors Made to Look New” 540-547-3296 ST ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper 1540) 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 Blinds Rt 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 Find your 53 new home ill *Y,m tHe rJJS* Rappahannock News 540-675-3349 JiniB •VChurch Activities are brought to you courtesy of p* . these advertisers and the Rappahannock News be,” says ONE/OFF member, Mary Holland, Director of the Studio School at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. “Some of the printmakers combine such traditional media as etching with relief and photo-based elements to amazing effect.” The ONE/OFF Printmakers Show will be at the gallery from May 2 through June 1 with a artists’ reception on Sunday, May 4 from 2-5 p.m. “We hope artists as well as art lovers will join us at the reception to meet the printmakers and discuss this large show of work,” Holland adds. The group was organized in 1983 with the intention of introducing the expressive possibilities of the various print media to a broader audience. Most of the artists are teachers at such Richmond area institutions such as the University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, Randolph Macon College. Their ages range from 30 to 70something. The prints of ONE/OFF have been exhibited in England and Scotland as well as across the mid-Atlantic region. Gerhard From Page B1 personal vigor after years of ill health. They resonate with joy in the artist’s chosen country surroundings, joy in the rarer but perhaps therefore even more precious pleasures of advancing years; and joy in the companionship of family and friends. Tb them maybe even the somewhat scurrilous titles attached to the paintings may make sense. This reviewer feels more competent to judge the “sculpted” pieces in the show: the welded pieces of “found objects”, and the few “beasties” roughly carved from blocks of wild cherry firewood. None of these pieces show the highest level of craftsmanship either in working the chisel on wood or the welding torch on rusty iron and steel. But there is a genuinely whimsical playfulness in the wooden animals, and in the man-sized “Sentinel” of steel, while the pieces titled “Brute” and “Parade” show a sense of the dramatic even of the foreboding clamor of war. Word has it that the artist was persuaded to change the title of what now is called “Brute” from his original “Cowboy Goes to War”. It is obviously not everyone’s notion of art that it could or should speak critically to current political themes. Titles are, of course, a tricky matter for artists striving for abstraction rather than representation. In the sculptures, Gerhard obviously has no trouble in that regard: “Lotus, “Sentinel” and “Parade” are clearly descriptive even if it takes imagination to see these pieces as just what these titles might suggest. And “Brute” remains sufficiently descriptive of a characteristic “type”, an attitude or an individual on the contemporary political scene. With the paintings, on the other hand, many viewers may be frankly puzzled rather than informed by the titles given. It certainly is not obvious to this reviewer why bright green blobs connected to yellow lines under a yellow canopy against a Prussian blue background should be called “Duckballoon” even if one concedes that the canopy and the lines could suggest a ballooi| gondola. But where is the duck? Other titles are more clearly intended absurdities absolving the viewer from seeking any correspondence between title and painting. This may be more fun for the artist than if he gave just numbers to untitled paintings, but to the viewer it may be just the same. .However, there are a few paintings in this show, where titles illuminate the meaning or intended references to the real world: “Flash” is one such, and “Aloft” smother. The one is a semi-representational landscape and the other a strongly designed hint at things nautical. Gallery Hours are Thursday through Monday, 12:30 p.m.to 7 p.m. Call 675-3410 for additional information. The reviewer is a sculptor and former head of the sculpture department of The Corcoran School of Art in Washington, DC.

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(540) 341-7000 Doe Service Jenkins Tree Service • Trimming • Take Downs • Cabling • Stump Removal • Mulching • Lawn Care • Landscaping • Fertilizing • Root Feeding • Spraying • Mowing • Clean-up Free Estimates Reasonable Rates 540-987-9440 John Jenkins TVS APPLIANCE GREYST0NE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U.S. Route 29, Madison (540) 948-2200 WELDING RICK’S CUSTOM WELDING (540) 675-1888 Commercial - Residential Construction - Farm - General Wrought Iron gates & railings ALSO SANDBLASTING WINDOWS & DOORS Seed A Screwdriver To Open Vour Window? Call vour local window and door speciallisi llensclston \\ indow and Door System (5401-937-57‘W. European Windows and Doors. Tight. Beautiful. Affordable New or Replacement. Residential. Commercial, i Industrial More of what you’re looking for. Get Into It! i Call Jeanne Cobert 540-347-4222 Upcoming Events Wakefield historic district? Wakefield District property owners are invited to discuss the possibility of establishing an historic district at a meeting on May 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Flint Hill fire hall. David Edwards of Virginia’s Department of Historic Resources will be present. For more information;call Bob Dennis 540-364-2569. Lions annual auction The Rappahannock County Lions Club is holding its annual auction on Saturday, May 3 at 5 p.m. at Bill Payne Auctions on Route 211 in Amissville. Antique furniture, tools, collectible glassware and silver and gold jewelry are among the items to be auctioned. Proceeds go back into the community as worthy projects helping others. Virginia Gold Cup One of steeplechase’s most popular races, the Virginia Gold Cup, celebrates its 78th anniversary on Saturday, May 3 at the Great Meadows Events Center in The Plains. Gates open at 10 a.m. for pre-race entertainment, including pony races. The first race is at 1 p.m. Tickets are $85 (allows car and six occupants). Call 540-687-3360. Dust off those mallets Gray Ghost winery will host its Third Annual Croquet Classic on Saturday, May 3 at 11 a.m. Participants play in two qualifying rounds before the championship game. Bring a picnic, enjoy a bottle of wine and watch the games. The vineyard is on Route 211 in Amissville. Call 937-4369. Evening oj Broadway An “Evening of Broadway" comes to the Theatre at Little Washington on Saturday, May 3 at 8 p.m. Jacqueline Neimat, Paul Mcllvaine and George Peachey are the musicians. Tickets are $15 for adults; $5 for students 18 and under. Phone 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com for reservations. Montpelier Wine Festival James Madison’s Montpelier will host its annual wine festival on Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, May 4 from 12 noon to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at the gate and include a souvenir wine glass and tastings. Women’s Day on May 4 The Hopewell Baptist Church will hold a Women’s Day on . Sunday, May 4 at 3 p.m. The theme is “Woman Thou Art Loosed." Presenters are Rev. Naomi Rowe, Minister Hattie Slaughter and Rev. Anna Allsberry. Rodney Eagle to visit County residents are invited to meet and ask questions of Rodney Eagle, the Independent candidate for the State Senate seat representing Rappahannock. Eagle will be the guest speaker at the May meeting of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee on Tuesday, May 6 at the Rappahannock Library at 7:30 p.m. Contact Meredith Gorfein, 675-3515. Community Prayer Service Community Prayer Service” continues to be observed at Trinity Episcopal Church on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. This is a time of corporate prayer for the conclusion of the war in Iraq and for the safety of all involved in this difficult transition stage. The event is sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church and the Washington Baptist Church. Bus trip to see play A one-day bus trip to see the “DANIEL” play in Strasburg, Pa. has been planned by the Washington Baptist Church for Saturday, June 7. The cost is $95 for ages 13 and up and $87 for children 3-12 and includes a ticket to the play, supper and bus fare. Call 675-3336. ttea market on May W On Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., a flea market/garage sale will be held at the Rappahannock High School. Relay for Life Cancer Walk teams will host this event and donations for items will benefit the American Cancer Society. Call Michelle Kaye at 675-3157 for more information. ‘Culpeper Days ’ The Voices of the Blue Ridge Area Arts Festival and Culpeper Ruritan’s 25th annual “Culpeper Days” will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Culpeper. The festival includes over 70 vendors and exhibitors, a silent auction, music, a Civil War walking tour and a karate exposition. Choral concerts “Let Freedom Ring” is the theme of the annual spring concerts by the Culpeper-Piedmont Choral Society, the Madison Choral Society and Madison High School Band on May 2 and 3. Performances on May 2 are at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Chapel at Woodberry Forest School in Madison County and on May 3 at the Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 West Street in Culpeper. Both are free. 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 benefit the new kitchen proposed in the church building fund. For more information, call 9878819. Parenting classes on teens A parenting workshop on how to raise teenagers will be held on Wednesdays through May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. It is sponsored by the Department of Social Services at no cost. Advance registration is required. Call 675-3313 or 937-2155. 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. Stained glass classes A series of stained glass classes is being offered by DeDanann Glassworks on Tuesday nights, beginning May 13 from 7-9 p.m. Fee for six weeks is $125. For more information, call 987-8615. Culpeper DAR luncheon The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter NSDAR will hold its 80th anniversary luncheon on Tuesday. May 13 at the Culpeper Holiday Inn. Reservations requests must be made by May 7 for the $14 luncheon. Send to Agnes Puryear, Box 346, Madison, Va. 22727. Nature study day camp < The Rappahannock Nature Camp for children 8 to 12 years old will be held June 30-July 11. Hiking, exploring, producing a newspaper and an overnight campout are included. Call Lyt Wood at 675-1088.

Rainy weather didn’t stop attendees to Country Festival The country festival held following the Fodderstock Races on Saturday was well attended despite the rainy weather. The United Methodist Women met at the home of Mrs. Shelby Welch on Monday. Others present were Mary Frances Bywaters, Louise Me Cullock, Janet Pumphrey and Mary Curtis. Spending Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Crane were their children, Mike and Tina Crane and Laura of Bowie, Md., Ken and Cathy Cieslak and children, Jennifer, Michael and Rebecca of Ruther Glen. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on Flint Hill. v ; By POLLY AYLOR i 987-8136 vjs^gv ...mmi.i .... in'll : the second, and fourth, and fifth Sundays at 11 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. John Farrar, will deliver the message and invites everyone to join them. Our sympathy goes to the family of Roger Hawkins who passed away on April 19 and to the family of Barbara Wayland who left us on April 16. She will be so missed at the Rappahannock News and throughout the county. Her smile and good nature will long be remembered. WE FINANCE Country Properties With interest rates as low as they are now, there’s never been a better time to invest in a place in the country. Louis Hitt Branch Manager Kim Love Loan Officer Susan Heyl Loan Officer Farm Credit . Country Mortgages* @ 540347.3344 1.800.559.1016 ext. 8 wMrw.farmcreditofvirginias.com Gallery Alba presents a clean slate in Flint Hill By George Rowand Rappahannock News Writer Rappahannock County has long been known as a haven for artists, and a recent gallery opening in Flint Hill plans to take advantage of that largess of talent. “I was interested in having studio space myself,” said Rosemary Markowski. She knew Tacie Jones, and Jones knew Cat White. . . . “And it all came together in three weeks,” White said. Gallery Alba, located just past the post office building on Route 522, was the result. Opened officially on April 4, the gallery had its grand opening last Saturday. The walls are covered with the works of the proprietors as well as those of other local artists. There are varying styles and subjects. “We want to offer photog- • raphy and paintings, and even some jewelry,” Markowski said. The trio does not compete for subjects. “I do animal portraits,” Markowski stated. “I do people,” Jones added. “I like to show the realistic, but I like to portray emotions, too,” White said. What's the name mean, anyway? “Gallery Alba ... alba means ‘white’ in Latin,” Markowski said. “It’s about this place being a blank slate, though we may change the gallery from time to time.” “We wanted an open space, and that’s what we have in here,” White continued. There is a plan to create a working studio in space next to the gallery, with tours for school students a possibility. “We hope we can offer something to the community, and we hope to be able to Testimonial: “I like AbBey Achievement Center because it's tun, quick learning and beneficial The one-on-one or group study sessions are great!” - Matt Bierlein Mission: To help people of all ages gain self-confidence & self-esteem. Matt Bierlem .viatfV TSnVtSu^°esWSATPrepe& More bBey Achievement Center, inc, (A tutoring and learning facility) Wri Taking learning Steps Above and Beyond 220 Culpeper St. WarrentonVA (540) 351-0826 What are you doing to improve your health? Family Birth Center Pre-registration required Register/Info: (540) 829-4114 Conducted on-site at the Family Birth Center. MAY 14 Car Seat Safety Child safety seats drastically reduce injury to infants and toddlers, yet 85% of all child safety seats are incorrectly installed A certified car seat safety instructor will guide you in making an appropriate selection of a car seat for your infant. Learn about Virginia state law, child safety issues and the dangers of an improperly used or installed car seat Please call to register or get information about this free class. 7-9pm MAY 21 Infant Care This free class is important for all mothers about what to expect in the first hours after the birth of your baby You will also learn and practice diapering, bathing, taking temperature and more. Please call to pre-register 7-9pm Support Groups MAY 15 Depression Support Group Struggling to deal with your depression alone? Surrounded by people who may not understand your depression and how it impacts your life? Exchange ideas for managing depression and share resources for help Call Pinebrooke Psychiatric Center at 829-4132 for more information about this free support group at Culpeper Regional Hospital. 6-7pm Events MAY 4 FamilyCare Hospice Memorial Service Join us in a celebration of the lives of those we have loved and cared for Held annually at Alum Spring Baptist Church, this is a time to recognize and remember all the FamilyCare Hospice patients who died between April 2000 and April 2003. A reception will follow the memorial service Call 829-4140 for more information 3pm MAY 6-12 National Nurses Week A very special national recognition of the work of nurses occurs at this time At Culpeper Regional Hospital we think we have the most talented and dedicated nursing staff around. We celebrate them. The week ends on the birthday of the world's most famous nurse: Florence Nightingale. MAY 11-17 National Hospital Week Across the nation, this week is set aside to acknowledge the work of hospitals The theme for this year's celebration is: Bringing the Power of Care to the Community. We've seen the power of care. Our facility runs on it; our patients depend on it, and our community thrives because of it. The power of care can change lives. We see it every day MAY 12-13 FamilyCare Hospice Volunteer Training Did you know that Culpeper Regional Hospital provides hospice care through FamilyCare7 Hospice supports terminally ill patients and their families. The program is currently inviting individuals interested in volunteering to attend two training sessions at the Madison County Department of Social Services You must attend both sessions Volunteers are the backbone of the hospice program Call 829-5764 to register. May 12: 9am-3pm May 13: 9am-noon Culpeper Regional Hospital 69 Promoting health. Preserving community MAY 29 Diabetes Health Fair This is a great way to learn more about this challenging disease - whether you have diabetes, care for someone who does, or simply want to know the risk factors. Dr Joel Poole will speak on "New Thoughts Regarding Type II Diabetes and its Complications." Get the latest information from doctors, patient educators, and representatives from diabetic supply vendors. There is no need to pre-register for this free event, held at Culpeper United Methodist Church. The fair is sponsored by Culpeper Regional Hospital, Health Ministries of Culpeper United Methodist Church and Culpeper Medical Associates. For more information, call 829-4190. Door prizes, refreshments 6-8pm Channel 21 Culpeper Regional Hospital hosts a program called Medically Speaking which airs weekly on Culpeper Channel 21. The program covers a wide range of healthcare topics intended to inform and educate. Because the channel is not available to everyone within the hospital's service area - Culpeper, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock - we have made VHS tapes of the programs available through your county library. Airing in May on Channel 21: • Outpatient Surgery • ER Fast Track Service • OT7 What is Occupational Therapy? • Hospital President Highlights Expansion Tapes currently available at Culpeper County Library, Madison County Library, Orange County Library, and Rappahannock County Library: • Colonoscopy Made Comfortable/ Beth Bush MD • Colon Cancer/Kathleen Haden RN NP • Family Birth Center parenting classes/ Deb Carey RN • Here's to Your Health/Linda Daniel MD, T. I. Martin Jr • Junior Auxiliary Volunteers/ ^Winnie Coolbaugh • Patient Privacy Rights/Patricia Sautel • Label Ungo/Barbara Patton RN • Pam Management/Michael Poss MD • Pulmonology/Sok Yi MD J I Cat White r iiriiWiTH Rosemary Markowski Tacie Jones work with other businesses in the area,” Markowski said. “Hopefully we can support the artists in the area.” Each member of the threesome lives in the vicinity of the gallery. Markowski lives in Little Washington, Jones calls Flint Hill home, and White hails from Warrenton. When they were interviewed, the white walls of the gallery featured 24 works by the gallery owners and others. All the paintings are offered for sale, with prices ranging from $55 to $1,100. “We want to make these paintings financially available to the public,” Markowski declared. “We’re working as a cooperative,” White explained. “Rosemary is president, and each of us has an influence in what goes into the gallery.” Each of the participants in the Gallery Alba indicated their desire to have the new venture become a home for the works of other local artists. “We want to make it comfortable for artists to exhibit their works here,” White said. Gallery Alba is located at 714B Zachary Taylor Highway (Route 522) in Flint Hill. The phone number is (540) 675-2522. 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Call Today! 540-347-4222 Legal Notices TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: TW ARB APPEAL #03-04-01 Appeal by Worley/Jeter of the decision by the Architectural Review Board of the Town of Washington, Virginia, on March 13, 2003, to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness for new conduction proposed by Appellant on property within the Town of Washington Historic District. Property is Tax Map 20A-1-125A. Appeal allowed under Town of Washington Historic District Ordinance 5.11. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 290 Gay Street. Washington, Virginia 22747. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the County Administrator, P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. ^ By: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 5-01, 5-08-03 #496453 (*»»!££. ) ABANDONED FARM, 6 Acres' Stream $49,900. Wooded Secton of Mounter Farm. Gorgeous views and spring fed stream. Fteady to camp or build. Ideal tor year round or Weekend retreat. 90 min. BaltOC. Financing Available Call Today 800-8429091 X1754MP. ’ BEAUTIFUL mountain , property! 20 to 50+ acs near river & state land. 2 hours from D.C. www.landneardc.com Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 4 <}<* Lots A 199 .n|>>||< k j FARM ESTATE: For Sale By Owner 5 Acres W Outbuilding S59.90C Beautifully wooded parcel with mountair views. And spring fee stream. Country roac front. Easy financing Call today1 800-842 9091 X1755MP. For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 Legal Notices INTENT TO DESTROY CLOSED CLINICAL RECORDS Attention Former Clients of Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging (RRCSB-AAA) Behavioral Healthcare of RappahannockRapidan (formerly Family Guidance Services of Culpepier, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock): RRCSB-AAA intends to destroy clinical records of former clients who have not received services from RRCSB-AAA in the past ten years (specifically, cases which closed between January and December 1992). If you have any questions about this please contact us by Friday, May 30, 2003. Call Sharon Andreucci at our Bradford Road Office at 540-825-3100 extension 3018. If you leave a message, please leave a daytime phone number where you can be reached. 4-30, 5-07-03 #495776 TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday. May 14. 2003, at 7:30 p m. at the Town Hall on Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: TW SU# 03-04-02 Application by Peter and Sharon Luke for a Special Use permit to allow retail sales of greater than 1,000 square feet in an existing retail location. Property is Tax Map 20A 3 Parcel 89 (the Rappahannock National Bank Building). Use allowed under Section 1-4-4 a., Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance, additional standards in Section 6-1-2 (k). Property zoned VS" Village Services. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p m. at 290 Gay Street. Washington, Virginia 22747. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the County Administrator. P O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W McCarthy County Administrator #496404 («*!££. ) FAUQUIER CO.- 14+ ac. mature oak & holly trees, sm private culde-sac of fine custom homes, easy commute to F'burg or No VA. $172,500. 6ac beautiful, cleared, quiet setting, Manassas 16 mis, apple & cherry trees $159,900. Both approved percs & current survey Perfect home sites! RSI Realty, 540-349-8961 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 v * town • v ■ . '• LAND BARGAIN 20 acres - $74,900 Perfect mix of evergreens hardwoods with private deeded access to 10.000 acre wildlife management area High elevation building site, distant mountain views Perc approved Special financing. Cali owner now 1-304-262 2770 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 f----s Miscellaneous/For Sale v___/ ‘'GRAND OPENING’ Marshall U-Sfore-lf Z mist, of Marshall, across from Livestock Auction on Rt. 55 • RoIIOup Doors • 24 Hour Access • All Sizes Available Call Now! 540-364-0205 r 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 h.tw, of -\miv»\ UUDaiK KiK' a m 12:tX) Noon. cxa*pt dos<>d Wrd & These wonderful dogs need .1 gtrod home! -Henry' 'Shane' Henry is an easygoing, sweet, tnendlv, 3 vr. old neutered bassett mix who loves other dogs. "Shane" is a playful, affectionate, good looking 1-2 vr old neutered shepherd rrux. , Conic see them! 340-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 no,«• m.„i>

2.000’ TROUT stream 41+ acres - $129,900 Special one-of-a-kind hardwood parcel with layered mtn views Very secluded, perfect getaway! Special financing. Only one. call now 1304-262-2770 ORLEAN-MARSHALL Impressive bock home. 5.43 acs. 3 tvls. 58R. 3.5BA. Ig master suite w. stunning marble bath. Log cabin circa 1800's guest cottage. Owner agent. Patty 540-364-0172 or Coldwell Banker 540349-4800 ATTENTION: I'll buy or lease your house. Any size, condition, location. Call Toni 540-270-1277 24’hr recorded msg. BuHdinos 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: • 72,701 d VINT HILL BUSINESS PARK 540-347-6965 888-448-4332 OAK - SMITH'S ANTIQUES est.1959. largest oak dealer in state. 12K sq. ft of quality refinished Amer. oak. Distinctive, hard to find kitchen, bdrm & office furnishings. M-S. 9-5, Sun. 11-5.540-439-8240 Rt. 29S to Remington. L on Rt. 651.9 mis on R. www.smithsantioues.net V__ DEERE 955 TRACTOR. Deere 4600 tractor, mowers, harrows, backhoe. manure spreader & other misc equipment 703-5696779 days, 703-3273231 evenings. BED FULL SIZE SET $159. New in plastic w/ manufactures warranty Can Deliver. 703-8988768 BED 3PC KINO Pillowtop set. $275 New in plastic w/ manufact. warranty Can deliver. 703898-8768 BED 2PC. QUEEN Pillow Top. $175 New in plastic with warranty. Can deliver. 703-9618383. BEDRMSET $1,195 5pc set. Cherry. Bed, dssr, mirr, chest, nt stnd. New in boxes. Can deliver. 703-898-9247 CHERRY SLEIGH BED $495. Solid wood w/ mattress set Brand new. still in boxes. Can deliver. 703-898-9247. DINING ROOM SET - hutch. DR tbl w/8 chrs. dark pine, very good cond. $1200/ obo. Call 540-338-2819 MOVING SALE, pedal boat, freezer, cream separator, fum. building supplies, firewood, exer & farm equip, lots of misc. Sat. 9-4. Sun 114 Take 211 to S. on Tiger Valley Rd. right on Long Mtn SOUTH WALES COMMUNITY WIDE. 5/2 & 3, 8a-12 Near 211 & 229 intersect. Lots of great stuff!! WARRENTON, 2 tarn, 5/3. 9-3, No early birds. Cancel if rain. 245 Jefferson St. Misc. household. TRI COUNTY FEEDS. Marshall, VA; Pennfield Horse Feeds. Stallmal SALE. $36.50. HAY Alt, Tim, Mixed, Strew, Shavings. 888-8233337 NOVA & Montgomery Co MD. BOARDING, QUITE barn. Nokesville. full care, lighted arena, round pen. Ig stalls, pasture. 703-564-7135 REG. APPALOOSA Mare. 9 yrs. 15H. great for pleasure trail or breeding, sweet, sound. $1500 540-937-3086 ACTION LANDSCAPING TRIM/remove trees, lots cleared, retaining walls seeding sodding We do it all! 540-439-0929 FOR SALE: 48" Lesko Hydromower. Recently serviced. $3500/obo. Call Karl at 540-3386266. Need mulch delivered? DOUBLE SHREDDED QUALITY hard wood mulch. Under $20. per yard plus delivery. 540364-6452 TREE WORK, landscaping. & spring clean-up. 540-987-8843 TEXAS LONGHORN SALE. 5/17/03. 12:30 Culpeper Ag. Center. Cow, Cow/Calf Pair, Roping Steers. Bulls. Featuring some of the top longhorn breeders of the east & west. More info, call 540-7884894 G & G Longhorns REDSKINS TICKETS - 2 tickets tor 2003 Season. Sect 409, Row 25, 10 yard line- $1200/ pair 703-615-1647. WATERLESS COOKWARE. I7pc. stainless steel Lifetime warn $695, 1st 7 callers sell for$368. 800-434-4628 WHISPERING PINES Grower of trees & shrubs. White Pine 5-6'. $30/ea; Norway Spruce S-T' $35ea 9-10' $100 ea. Bradford Pear 8' $42 ea. Del. & Planting avail. 540-937-6178 WRANGLER JEANS, 13MWZ. 0936 DEN. Popular sizes m stock. Special orders invited. Happy Trails Western Wear, Beale ton 540-4391395 HAVE A BOWFLEX going unused, taking up space? Want to get it out of the house & turn it into cash? Leave a message at 540-7884326 w/ asking price, model & condition. /--' 1 “N 279 pm* i.■_-_/ AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. REG blacks/ merles, raised w/children. $275 . 540668-7687 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC. shots, wormed. Black/tan & BlackSilver Big bone. Becks Kennels 304229-8545 2 BUSHELS OF last years Kenebeck potatoes. good to eat or plant. Bring containers. Metal parts of old fashioned com sheller with hand crank. 540-3473427 FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul. 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd, Remington, VA. 540439-2607 FREE TO GOOD home 2 mate collies. Father & son. 1 neutered. Needs more time than I have. 540-937-3572 1 YR OLD F Border Collie mix, very sweet, needs good home, companionship, Ige yard, loves kids. 703-369-4907. MOVING! 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 CAUDLE'S FURffTURE REPAR • Repair • Restoration • Refinishing Jim Caudle Rixeyville, VA 540-937-2105 Free pek-up 4 delivery I DO DOMESTIC HOUSEWORK Weekly Good Refs 540-675-2997 540-675-3740 A HAPPILY MARRIED childless couple seeks to adopt newborn. Win provide a loving home with at home parents. Expenses paid Pis call Karen and Wayne 1800-314-1884 PIN# 57 ARTIST Exp’d FT faux finishers/ muralists wanted in MD/VA. Must own car. Competitive salary & benefits. Fax Resume to: Twin Diamonds 410 727 2823 AUTO BODY TECH 2+ yrs exp. FT in busy N. VA body shop. Comm. only. Call Mr. Moffett 703-368-2221 8a-4p EOE This Could bp Your Adi Call 540-347-4222 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS HVAC/Tech II ELEC/Tech I or Laborer Manassas City Public Schools Seeking qualified applicants for abovtTlisted positions. A valid Virginia driver's license is required. Work involves heavy lifting, confined spaces, and heights. Candidate will be-selected on the basis of experience, knowledge, skills, ability and certification level. Tuition/training reimbursement is available. Competitive salary and benefits package. For application call; 703-257-8834 or submit resume to fax; 703-257-8825 or email; Button@manassas.k12.va.us or pick-up application at; 9000 Tudor La. Manassas, VA EOE AUTO Paint Prep. Technician for busy auto body shop. Sanding, masking, detail. Will train. EOE Call Mr. Moffett 703-368-2221 Auto Technician • VA State Inspector • General Service Tech for expending auto service shop in Warren ton. Great pay. benefits, work environment & training. State of the art equipment. Fax resume to 54C-428-2817 or call Rob at 540-347-9000 BARN HELP NEEDED at modem horse facility. Flexible hours. Please call 540-937-9832 Be Your Own Boss Schwan's, a leader in Food sales and delivery for 50 years, is seeking Route Managers in the Tappahannock, VA area. Get the scoop on all the details by calling 1-800-336-7569 Candidates must be at least 21 years old and have a good driving record with a verifiable work history. EOE/AA SCHWAN’s CARPENTERS to work in the Rappahannock, Madison area. Must have transportation & tools. Benefits avail. 540-987-8120 CDL DRIVER needed to operate lowboy, dump truck and flush truck, must have a Class A CDL. 703-594-3505 Clean for #11 • Earn between $300 & $400/wk • Paid vacation, holidays & mileage • Daytime, Mon-Fri • $100 monthly attendance bonus • • Must Have Car Merry Maids 546-347-0199 578 Waterloo Rd Warrenton, VA 20186 CONSTRUCTION Established construction company seeks full time Asphalt experience helpful. Benefits avail. John Simpson, Inc. 540-347-2030 For all of your Classified needs call the Fauquier Times-Derhocrat 540-347-4222 JOB FAIR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Wednesday, May 14, 2003 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Loudoun County Government Parks, Recreation and Community Services 4th floor of the Government Center Building 1 Harrison Street, SE, Leesburg, VA PRCS will be conducting on-site interviews for the following summer programs: @ Summer Day Camp Programs @ Special Recreation Day Camp @ Sports Camps j @ Swimming Pools ® Summer Outdoor Maintenance ® Summer Facility Supervisors ® CASA & Middle School Substitute Supervisors/ Leaders For more information on specific positions and recruitment numbers, please visit our website at www.loudoun.aov or the 24-Hour Jobline at (703) 777-0536. VatoiiiA. M „ ,Vr»i&i/ Country Cate Positions available •Waitstaff • Dishwasher Prep • Kitchen Asst Evenings & Saturdays Apply within: Country Cate 389A Main Stre«t Washington, VA 540-675-1066 ELECTRICIAN Established No.VA fimi. expanding with new electrical/ telecom division, is seeking qualified Lead Electrician for a ground floor opportunity. Must be experienced in all phases of electrical/ critical power work. Pay & benefits commensurate w/experience. Must be dependable, with good driving record. Call Frank at 703 378 8900 afCmCIANPLUMBER HELPERS $8.50-$10/HR BASED ON EXP. 1 Full-time. Benefits available. Must have valid driver’s license! ESTES REPAIR SERVICE 540-675-3489 EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Monomoy Services, Inc. Is now hiring experienced loader, dozer & backhoe operators. Benefits include vacation, retirement & medical ins & overtime 540-364-0441 EOE. Class A Contractors License #2705-021585A With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Cal! 347-4222 EXPERIENCED MANAGER For "noncorporate" retail store selling unique blend of con signment & off price/ overstock furniture, decoratives & cloth ing Largest of three stores in NVA Minimum 3 yrs retail management exp., organized. upbeat, friendly. energetic, ability to multi task easily, flexible, will ing to learn & know a lot about women's clothing, furniture & "sniff". We are look ing for a hands on manager that works alongside other staff & not used to sitting in an office We close at 5PM/ open 7 days. Manager must work min of 2 Saturdays/2 Sundays per month. Fax resumes to 540 349 7824 or call Debbie at 540 349 7825 for further information. 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 FINISHERS & LABORERS needed Must have transportation. FT. 540-788-1969 General Excavation, Inc. is now seeking: eCDL DRIVERS manual labor required. Benefits include 401k, group heath insurance, paid holidays, sick leave. Apply at 9745 James Madison Hwy. or call 540-439-2202 . 7am - 5:30 pm EOE & supports a drug-free workplace. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR needed for residential excavation, loader, and dozer experience necessary. 703-594-3505 Classified Ads Work 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 Heavy Equipment Operators Needed Health. Dental. 401K avail. 540-347-6628 Ricky L. Brown ft Sons, Inc. HOUSEKEEPER wanted for B & B Basic hours: 8am - 12 noon, 5 days indudes weekends. Duties, Breakfast house cleaning, launcty, other assistance. MUST be experienced, dependable and have current verifiable references and driver’s license. Amissville Area 540-937-3758 INSTALLERS Top Window Co. in search of experienced detail oriented installers with carpentry skills. Top Pay! Call 703-222-6900 MAINTENANCE/ GROUNDS TECH FT, must have own tools, & knowledge of general maintenance, electric, AC, plumbing,. Must have own transportation. Benefits. 540-349-4297 Office Help Needed for modem horse breeding facility. Excellent working environment, parttime, seasonal. Amissville, VA. If interested call 540-937-9832. PAINTERS Drywall finishing experience preferred. Must have driver’s license. FT, local work, year round. 540-364-0386 POSITIONS AVAILABLE South Wales Golf Course • Grounds Maintenance Appl^ in Person 'T/FT Equal Opportunity Employer 540-937-5544 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Program Coordinator for STARFISH mentoring program. IQhsweek. Compeltive salary indudng vacation flex hows, can work from home. Interest in hewing chitten. Computer skits necessary Inquiries to HEADWATERS 540-675-1819 For busy Warrant on law office. Minimum 3 years experience in real estate settlement. Fax resume In confidence to: 540-349-8166 Thomas James Ross II, P.C. R6STAURANT ALL POSITIONS Busy restaurant, experience necessary. 540-341-2800 Riding Instructor Riding Instructor needed for riding lesson program. Must have some dressage or balanced seat back ground or be willing to learn. Good jumping fundamentals necessary. Will be teaching beginners and huntseat program. Must be patient with children and adults, love to teach and have a good sense of humor. Dependability, promptness, and good transportation are necessary for the job. 540-937-3758 Ask for Debbie or Walter R.N.- Nurse Manager fjosition for dialysis center. Must have 2 years hemodialysis experience, be organized and able to multi-task. Excellent benefits. Send resume to: Front Royal Dialysis Ctr, 1077-D Shenandoah Ave. Front Royal, VA 22630 No phono calls please. ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS #3-65-02 FT positions providing direct care work for adult MR consumers in established group homes. Positions allow for flexible schedules, including overnights, evenings and weekends. Opportunities for growth and expansion. Assoc, degree or equivalent experience. $22,856.00 per/yr ft[| RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPIDAN JilliL COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Please apply with RRCSB application by 8:30 am, Monday, May 12,2003, to Human Resources, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100. TDD: 540-825-7391 EEO/AA SALES/ RETAIL Full-time with full benefits possible, candidate must possess good customer service skills, have basic computer skills and have knowledge of lumber & hardware. 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 Swimming FNxMs 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 TEACHERS High School French & Spanish positions open at a small private day school. Seeking dedicated teachers for serious academic program with emphasis on classical curriculum. Combination of qualifications, experience considered. Send resumes to: Teacher Search P.O. Box 739, Flint HBI, VA 22627 TREE CLIMBER NEEDED Full time work, insurance available. 3 years experience required. Need to start immediately. 540-687-6796 WAITSTAFF 2PM-10PM SHIFT ONLY Call 540-347-3047 or stop by The Frost Diner 55 Broadview Av*. Warrenton, VA 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 or submit resume to: Gilliam Lumber Co. ALL LOCATIONS HIRING! Warrenton, Front Royal & Luray, VA PRCS T-: & Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services 2003 Summer Employment Opportunities SUMMER CAMP Positions available at various locations in Loudoun County, June-August 2003 #03-162 Summer Camp Supervisors #03-163 Summer Camp Leaders #03-164 Summer Camp Specialists #03-165 Summer Camp Supervisors - Community Center #03-166 Summer Camp Leaders - Community Center #03-167 Summer Special Recreation Camp Supervisors #03-168 Summer Special Recreation Camp Leaders #03-169 Summer Specialty Camp Supervisor #03-170 Summer Specialty Camp Leader #03-171 Summer Sports Camp Supervisor #03-172 Summer Sports Camp Leader $14.33-$18.63/hr, $10.70- $13.90/hr, $14.33-$18.63/hr, $14.33-$18.63/hr, $10.70 -$13.90/hr, $14.33 -$18.63/hr, $10.70-$13.90/hr, $14.33 -$18.63/hr, $10.70 - $13.90/hr, $14.33 -$18.63/hr, $10.70 -$13.90/hr, up to 38.5 hrs/wk up to 27.5 hrs/wk up to 37.5 hrs/wk up to 38.5 hrs/wk up to 37.5 hrs/wk up to 40.0 hrs/wk up to 40.0 hrs/wk up to 40.0 hrs/wk up to 40.0 hrs/wk up to 40.0 hrs/wk up to 40.0 hrs/wk SW1MMINQ POOLS - LOVETTSV1LLE COMMUNTTY CEMTER AND FRANKUN PARK May - September 2003 #03-175 Lifeguard II #03-178 Pool Assistant Manager #03-179 Pool Manager #03-181 Water Safety Instructor $10.70 - $13.90/hr, up to 40 hrs/wk $ 12.38- $16.09/hr, up to 40 hrs/wk $14.33 - $18.63/hr, up to 40 hrs/wk $12.83 - $16.68/hr, up to 25 hrs/wk SUMMER MAINTENANCE May - August 2003 #03-176 Maintenance Technician $12.38 - $16.09/hr, up to 40 hrs/wk #03-177 Maintenance Worker $10.70 - $13.90/hr, up to 40 hrs/wk FACILITY ATTENDANTS #03-173 Facility Supervisor $10.70 - $12.83/hr, up to 20 hrs/wk Appointment to licensed camp positions is contingent on satisfactory results of criminal background and CPS :hecks, current certification in First Aid and CPR, and TB verification by June 13, 2003. Substitute positions are also available for most summer categories. “r~“ 'All positions are contingent upon approval by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors* ro receive a required application and for additional information regarding position description and requirements, risit the Loudoun County Web Site www.loudoun.aov. Speech and hearing ONLY 703/777-0107. Applications must nclude the exact position title and recruitment number. Staff contact: Kathy Richardson 703/777-0473.

Automotive LANCIA HPE, 1977; rare find, limited production, good cond. Great Ithr int. 62K mis, AC. Anza exhaust. 540-270-2376 BMW 00 323ci. AT. white, leather, sunroof, loaded, excel cond, 52K mis, $21,000,540-3490945. Must see. CHEVY 90 CAVALIER runs good, AC, AM/FM. 2 door, $1000. 304725-2682. FORD ESCORT 95. new engine only 15K mis, new tires, just inspected. $2999 . 540347-5254 HONDA ACCORD LX 96 black, 5 sp, AC, PW, PL, new inspection & timing belt, all maintenance records. 155K mis. Asking $4800. 540-727-0320 leave msg. HONDA CIVIC '95: 5 spd., great cond., clean. 108 K, $4500/ all reasonable offer accepted. Call 703-802-3745'. JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE '96 Laredo. V8. all pwr, 4x4, tow pkg, 87K. $8250 LEXUS GS 300 '95, all opts, Ithr, snrf. 65K mis, $15,950. 703753-1406 -V 608 AwtONMMM v - ■ - LINCOLN CONT. Mark V. 79. exc. cond. 98K. AC. moonrf, Ithr. new paint, runs fine $3000 OBO540-347-7645eves MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE '00 GT Sport coup. 3Ltr. V6. 5sp. OD. prem. pkg. 29K mis. $12,500. 540-788-9009 VOLKSWAGON PASSAT GLX -96. VR6. tinted windows. Kenwood CD. heated Ithr seats, 5 sp. 96K mis. rubber VW floormats. Good cond. $6000 540-818-0373 or 703385-0580 ‘01 JAYCO Qwest. 29 trailer, like new. must sell, sleeps 8. loaded $11,000 OBO 540349-1730 WANTED 6 X12 or 6 x 14' dump bed trailer. Black Bri-Mar or Mid Atlantic preferred. 540364-1464, Steve. Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 CHEVY 86 4WD AT. V8. 350cc, mint cond . new tires, chrome whls. $5100’OBO 703-7537240msg.703-209-431 7 F350 2003 4x4. reg cab. 5.4 EFI V8. AT. factory install snow plow (only used on personal drive). 4K mis. $25,200 540-987-9434 TOYOTA PICKUP ’95 88K. gray. ext. cab. AC. 5 spd.. bedhner. hard bed cover $4000 OBO. 703-771-1812 TOYOTA TACOMA ’97 4x4. 4 cyl. 5-sp. AC. exc cond . 55K. $8500 obo. Must sell. Call 540-825-5469 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! 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Gene M. Dodson Viewtown resident Gene Marshall Dodson, 62, of Viewtown died on April 22. He was born Jan. 14, 1941 in Rixeyville to the late Eugene Marshall Dodson and Dorothy Belle Dodson. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda B. Dodson, two children, Heather Dodson and Travis Dodson of Viewtown; and three grandchildren, Katlyn, Laylin and Madyson. Additional survivors include four sisters, Sherlean Wayland, Joyce Wilson, Gloria Switzer and Janet Hitt; one brother, Ronald Dodson; a sister-in-law, Dixie Dodson; and ten nephews and six nieces. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence W. Dodson, a brother-in-law, Lawrence B. Wayland and a nephew, Richard A. Dodson. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served in Korea. The family received friends on April 26 at Gourdvine Baptist Church with Rev. John L. Miller and Rev. Milton Switzer officiating. Interment followed in Gourdvine Baptist Church cemetery with honors provided by the Culpeper American Legion Post #330 and the Culpeper V.F.W. Post #2524. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Shirley J. A. North Born in Rappahannock Shirley Jean Alexander North, 62, of Chester Gap died April 26 at Winchester Medical Center. She was bom March 25, 1941 in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late Georgie Lee Alexander Saffell. Mrs. North worked for Old Virginia Packing Co. and Harmony Hollow Orchard for many years. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Anderson A. North, two daughters, Robin L. Bowman and Tammy R. Williams, both of Front Royal. Additional survivors include a brother, Robert L. Saffell of Strasburg, a sister, Joyce A. Webber of Winchester, and four grandchildren. A funeral service was held April 30 at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Burke officiating. Interment followed in Williams Family cemetery in Chester Gap. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chester Gap Baptist Church building fund, 41 Waterfall Road, 1 Chester Gap, Va. 22636 or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Winchester, Va. 22601. Earlier news DEADLINES Effective immediately, notices for upcoming events as well as news stories, letters to the editor and photographs must be submitted to the Rappahannock News no later than noon on Friday in order to be in the next issue of the paper, unless the story is one that carries news taking place over the weekend. If possible, email information to the following: makuhn@ timespapers.com. 5YR. FIXED PAYMENT • No Income Verification/Asset Proqfap^ Available • • No Hastes • Refinance • Cash Out • New Construction • The Leoder b 'Hard to Place' Loans • Serving Al Areas Good, Fair or Troubled Credit Jumbo Loans tp to $4 XXX) XXX).00 ReskJentiat-Cornrnercial 4AJtt Famly JL, CARTERET MORTGAGE corpora t on 1-877-202-9307 £ 703-753-8911 local hMp://wwmoulo«deM.org MoreiUbor Mary Beth Williams’ benefit dinner set for Saturday, May 3 Randall Updike, chairman of the Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund, has written to the Rappahannock County community at large to remind them of the benefit dinner for the memorial fund at the home of Richard and Jeannie McNear on Saturday, May 3 at 4:30 p.m. This year, said Updike, the memorial fund’s celebration will center, in part, on the life of Jimmy Cannon. Cannon was a “strong supporter” of the foundation. He was active in Rappahannock’s farming community. He died on Jan. 19 at the age of 51. Updike went on to say: “Mary Beth Williams, whose life has become a symbol of hope, beauty and warmth, died tragically in May of 1997. Mary Beth was a vibrant, personable teenager. She had a vision for the future. Part of that vision had to do with pursuing the study of agriculture. “With her vision in mind, a memorial fund was established to fund scholarships for higher education, camp attendance and other activities for our youth. You can make a difference by contributing to this fund.” The Williams’ memorial fund finances scholarships for higher education, camp attendance as well as other activities for the youth of Rappahannock County. As of this date there have, according to the fund’s treasurer, Jim Fletcher Massie, been contributions in excess of $35,000 to the fund. Scholarships awarded since 1997 exceed $18,000. Tickets for this year’s fundraiser may be purchased at the County Extension Office and are $50 per couple or $25 per person. Children under 12 will be admitted free. For more information, call 675-3619. Funds available for housing repairs for homeowners Rapidan Better Housing is accepting applications for its 2004 program year for the Indoor Plumbing and Rehabilitation Program. The IPR Program provides zero percent interest loans and grants to homeowners whose homes lack indoor plumbing, or where the existing water delivery or waste disposal system has failed. A limited amount of money is available. Persons who are residents of Culpeper, Rappahannock, Orange or Madison counties should call (540) 948-3274 and ask for a IPR Program application. Rapidan Better Housing has been assisting homeowners with the IPR Program since 1996. It provides financing and complete project management from start to finish. Inspiring Tfiaugfits by Randy Minter A FOUNDATION FOR HOPE Death may steal from us the ones we love, but for followers of Christ the separation is only temporary. Christ’s resurrection is the foundation of our hope. American evangelist D.L. Moody (18371899) told of a soldier at the batde of Inkerman (Crimean War, 1854) who was somehow able to crawl back to his tent after he was shot. When he was later found, he was lying face-down, his open Bible before him, his hand stuck to one of the pages by his blood which covered it When his hand was lifted, some of the words from the printed page were clearly visible. The verse was this: “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live” (John 11:25). Said Moody, “I want a religion like that, which can comfort even in death, and can unite me with my loved ones. What gloom and darkness would settle upon this world were it not for the glorious doctrine of the resurrection!” If you are grieving, find your comfort in this: Because Jesus lives, we shall live also! — HGB, “Our Daily Bread”. We offer a full range of funeral services for this community. At the Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, you’ll meet dedicated professionals who understand the troughs and trials of grief. Many ask us how to best care for their families; we suggest prearrangements as an act of love and care. Call us at 347-3431 to set up' an appointment to discuss our various plans. “The resurrection is God's answer of hope to man's cry of despair” - Henry C. Bosch 1914 - 1995 Rapidan Better Housing is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help area homeowners by offering affordable loans and grants for major housing repairs. r Goodwin-Settle exchange vows Renee Nicole Goodwin and Richard Lee Settle Jr. were united in marriage on April 5 at Central Christian Church in Uniontown, Pa. The Reverend Art Mace officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Goodwin of Chester Gap. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martin of Uniontown and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goodwin also pf Uniontown. The groom is the son of Richard Lee Settle of Flint Hill and Terri Brooks of Amissville and the stepson of Tamera Settle of Flint Hill and Terry Brooks of Amissville. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Settle of Flint Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leake of Chester Gap. He is the great-grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Williams also of Chester Gap. Maid of honor was Tiffany Crayton, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids were Deidra Grimm, Pamela Hudson, Joyce Fiesta and Yvonne Crayton, all aunts of the bride. Kendra Settle, sister of the groom was a junior bridesmaid. Kelsa Settle, sister of the groom and Katarina Settle, daughter of the groom were flower girls. Other members of the bridal party included acolytes Jennifer Waters and Brittany Thorpe, both friends of the bride. The best man was father of the groom, Richard Lee Settle. Groomsmen were Jeffrey Leake, uncle of the groom, and William Kenneth Jones, Bert Gilkey and John Medved, all friends of the groom. Jonathan Leake, cousin of the groom was the junior groomsmen. Triston Crayton was the ringbearer. The ushers at the wedding were Tony Leake, uncle of the groom and Jim Grimm, uncle of the bride. Scriptures were read at the ceremony by Colby Fiesta and Tatiana Siccardi. In charge of programs at the wedding was Brooke Thorpe, friend of the bride. Music for the ceremony was provided by Lenona Ice who was accompanied by Scrabble - A rare find set on 4*09 acres, charming stone, brick & frame home features new kitchen, living room w/fireplace, dining room, 2 bedrooms, Z baths, basement, deck, central heat & air* $229,000. Bowyer's Mountain Hill Farm Rappahannock's ultimate permanent " get away." Fully restored elegant 1790's 5 br, 3.5 ba home. Every room a cameo. 71 quiet, intimate and picturesque acres. Pond, views, separate cabin, 5 garages, great bams for hay or horses, glassed in porch, stone patios. Come visit. $990,000 SOMERVILLE ASSOCIATES, INC. Harry Clarkson, Owner/Agent 540 987-8222 888 424-7400 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY This custom home on over 17 acres was built by a quality builder that took into consideration every detail. This 3-4 bedroom home with 3 full baths (a fourth roughed in the basement) is ready to move into. Wide plank white pine floors, hickory cabinets, and solid interior doors are just a few of the upgrades that this home has to offer. Wonderful bright rooms with lots of windows throughout. The master suite is on the first floor, and a second bedroom. A second bedroom suite is upstairs. Enjoy the wildlife as you sit on your oversized deck. Property also has a bold year round stream. Call Meridee today. Meridee Powers i REALTOR® r (H) 540-869-6609 (C) 540-247-6426 fit 540-662-0400 318 S. Loudoun St., Winchester, VA Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lee Settle Jr. Robert Reed, an uncle of the bride. An evening reception and dinner was held at the Uniontown Firehall. The bride is employed by the,Child Care and Learning Center and is enrolled in the registered nursing program at Lord Fairfax Community College. The groom is employed by the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Department. The newlyweds will take a delayed honeymoon to Cancum and will reside in Chester Gap. * "Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA Wayne English, Funeral Director 540-825-2361 Kristen Privett, Funeral Director wwwxloreenglish.com Toys for Tots Sponsor www.keymemories.com Cornerstone Farm c. 1870 - 85+/- acres farm located in Rappahannock County with incredible mountain views. The 4200sf home has 5 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths and has been completely restored with all modem conveniences. Other improvements include 18 stall stable, bam, riding ring, 5 fenced-paddocks and in-ground swimming pool. $1,500,000. Finally Farm -Located just outside the village of Flint Hill, on 40+/- open elevated acres. 4400 sf custom home built by well known 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 0. grass landing strip with three hangars. Recently reduced to„$2,600,000 Mount Prospect- c.1850 brick manor set on 42+/- acres on the edge of Historic Washington, Virginia. From its hill top position the home, completely restored and expanded, maintains its “prospect” of the town with its church steeples to the north east and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. Amenities include pool, guest house, stable and restored smoke house. $1,750,000. Summerhlll - Beautiful 200 acre estate located in the Shenandoah Valley. Set at an elevation of 1200 ft, the 7,000sf home was constructed in 2000 and is built to the highest standard with the finest of material. Breathtaking mountain vistas are visible from almost every room. Amenities include tenant house, 10-stall stable, equipment shed, board fencing and numerous other improvements. Also numerous streams and a pond. $1,750,000. jjjj Contact Justin H. Wiley (540) 672-5603 yj ‘h’AN'K I l.\KI)Y. 1\T. KkaI.TOKS Special Country Properties Castleton: Creekwood, a contemporary coi^ritry estate - two cedar homes on 22.6 serene acres. The 4 bedroom main house is 4,000 sq. ft. on two levels replete with fine custom features including skylights, fireplaces, impressive master suite, country kitchen, and delightful decks. The 2 bedroom guest cottage is equally well appointed. $719,000 Flint Hill: On Ben Venue Road, 86 acres of mountain views, rolling hills, woods, streams, pasture, mature maples, and old stone fences. Made up of two parcels with long road frontage, this land rises high on the flanks of Hickcrson Mountain offering several private home sites, all with commanding views. $639,000 Amissville: Locust Grove, a historic Virginia farmhouse (circa 1820), features 19th c ambience with all the modem conveniences, Beautifully sited on 15 acres overlooking a pond and pastures, this 12 room home comes complete with 5 fireplaces, heart of pine floors, pool, dependencies and the charm of old Virginia. $659,990 Madison County: Double Top Mountain Retreat, an outdoors lovers paradise of trout fishing, hunting, hiking and wild flower haunts deep in the heart of the Blue Ridge. 52 acres bordered by a wild cascading stream with mountain views, several home sites and an old log house. $169,000 Hundy: Three bedroom, one bath rambler with central heat and air and full basement with flu for wood stove. The 1.2 acres is in two lots with a large shed. $149,900 Rov Wheeler Realty Co. 540-675-7171 www.roywheeler.com/rc Jean Lillard Chcri Woodard 540-675-3670 (H) 540-987-9080 fH) jeanlillarri@mris.com cfwoodard@eartnlintnet