Rappahannock News, May 8, 2003

125th Year... No. 19 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2003 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Who works here? Commuters drive here from N. Va. By Maureen Harris Special to the Rappahannock News A Fourth In a series Do residents of Rappahannock County work here or outside the county? Do residents of other counties commute to Rappahannock to work? And how do the data on employment compare to that of neighboring counties? More than 43 percent of Rappahannock County residents who are employed work in the county, according to an analysis of recently released data on the 2000 U. S. Census. This percentage is similar to Madison,Warren and Fauquier counties but is higher for Culpeper and Page counties. Surprisingly, many people who work in Rappahannock County do not live here but commute into the county to work. Although 44.3 percent of all people who work in Rappahannock County live in the county, there are considerable numbers of people who commute from the Washington, D.C. suburbs to work in the county. For instance, nearly 20 percent who work here commute from Fairfax County and another 15 percent commute here from Arlington County and Alexandria. Many others commute into the county from neighboring counties, the most coming from Warren County. For those residents of Rappahannock County who are employed, 43.3 percent work in the county. Most others commute to work in nearby counties and cities. The average commuting time for Rappahannock residents is 38.7 minutes, which is similar to that of workers in our surrounding counties. See CENSUS, Page A6 Busy night Town Council meets May 14 The Washington Town Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tbwn Hall on Gay Street with a rigorous agenda. There will be a hearing on an application by Sid Worley for a Certificate of ApproEriateness for a proposed new ouse on Main Street. This is an appeal of the decision of the Town Architectural Review Board denying the application. There also will be public hearings on the following: • Adoption of amendments to the zoning ordinance, to the flood plan ordinance and to the historic district ordinance; • The FY 2003/2004 Budget; • An application for a Special Use Permit by Peter and Sharon Luke to allow retail sales of greater than 1,000 square feet in an existing retail location (the site of the Rappahannock National Bank on Gay Street). The Tbwn Council also will be considering the appointment of a new planning commission member. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Look to Rappahannock’s skies A celebration for moon lovers— watching the eclipse of the moon By Francois-Marie Patorni Special to the Rappahannock News A magnificent event is about to take place in the Rappahannock skies. On May 15, there will be a total eclipse of the moon, starting at about 10 p.m. To celebrate this event and kick off a series of “know our skies” gettogethers, the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) is sponsoring an “eclipsewatch evening” on. this date at the Washington Fire Hall at 9 p.m. During a total lunar eclipse, the earth blocks the direct sunlight normally illuminating the moon and casts its round shadow on it. To the ancient Greeks, this round shadow was one of the proofs that the earth was round. Usually occurring twice a year, the moon becomes engulfed in the earth’s shadow for up to one and one half hours. An eclipse of the moon can only occur at full moon, and only when the earth is exactly between the sun and the moon. Unlike a total solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse is seen from the night side of earth and is completely safe to watch. The moon-watching evening will start with indoor refreshments and a short presentation of what a moon eclipse is. There will be a physical model of the earth casting its shadow on the moon, posters and displays about the moon and eclipses. Participants will then move outside at 9:30 p.m. While waiting for the eclipse to start at 10:03 p.m., moon watchers will be able to look through several giant binoculars and telescopes and See MOON, Page A6 — ■ —a— mat f l Rappahannock photographer Richard Lykes captured this “Moon Sky” early one morning before the big moon disappeared. Moon gazers will gather here on May 15 for an event to celebrate the total eclipse of the moon that night. Photo courtesy of Fred Espenak, NASA The lunar eclipse on May 15-16 will last three hours and 15 minutes. The moon-watching event will take place at the WashingtonTire Hall. Expert: ‘slow growth’ By Gerald Ochs Special to the Rappahannock News Though Rappahannock County . can boast of the slowest growth and the lowest population density in the region, its Board of Supervisors and a packed gallery still listened with rapt attention to Loudoun County Supervisor James Burton's presentation, "Loudoun County; A Case Study in Unbridled Growth" on Monday night. Burton was elected to his seat in Loudoun as one of two slow-growth advocates in 1995. He was re-elected in 1999 when Loudoun voters expressed their impatience with rampant development and its attendant costs. Voters seated a Board of Supervisors with a majority that shared the development principles of Burton. Burton discussed the causes and impacts of what he referred to as "unbridled growth" in Loudoun County. He told his Rappahannock listeners that the approval of "numerous large residential projects" by Loudoun's Board of Supervisors in See SUPERVISORS, Page A8 Will taxpayers frown? The Rappahannock Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a school budget on May 5 that will result in a real estate tax rate rise. For complete story, see page A8. Relay for Life celebrates cancer survivors By Bette Mahoney Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Relay for Life, an annual community event, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Tfeam registration begins at 3 p.m. on Saturday and closing ceremonies are at 8 a.m. on Sunday. The Relay is an opportunity both to pay tribute to loved ones and friends who have struggled with cancer and to help fight a disease that claims so many lives. By raising funds for Relay for Life, each individual is contributing to the American Cancer Society’s mission: preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from the disease. All cancer survivors are urged to attend and be honored. There is no registration fee for cancer survivors and each will be given a “survivor” T-shirt. This year survivors will be honored at the “Survivors” tent in front of the grandstand where refreshments will be served from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Look for the purple balloons. Opening ceremonies will include special recognition for cancer survivors before the Relay begins. After the survivors have been honored, the Relay walk begins as they take the first walk around the track. Photo courtesy ot Mike Mahoney Cancer survivors walk around the track of the Rappahannock County Elementary School in last year’s Relay for Life fundraiser. This year’s event will be on Saturday May 17'and Sunday, May 18. All cancer survivors are urged to attend and be honored. Several of the participants are sur* vivors of 10 or more years; others are newly diagnosed. Some survivors will not make it all around the track and everyone ufi’derstands. For all of the participants, it is wonderful to see how many survivors there are and to know that their numbers are growing because survival rates are getting better. For all of the survivors, it is won derful to see the dedication of so many people willing to give their time and money to help win the battle against cancer. Cancer survivors are encouraged to contact Carolyn Leake at 540-635-2073 to receive a registration form. They can also come to the survivors’ table after 3 p.m. to register. Please urge survivors you know to copie and walk the victory lap. Cancer survivors as well as those who died because of cancer will also be honored by luminaries (votive candles in paper bags with sand). Completed luminaries will be available at the Relay for contributors or volunteers to place around the track. In either case, luminaries will line the Relay track at the Rappahannock See RELAY, Page A8 A mix of cultures Performers from various countries were featured at Headwaters’ „ International Festival. See Page B1. Seeking sun Warmer spring days bring out reptiles such as the Northern Water Snakes in our area. See Page A5. Almost there RCHS's undefeated varsity boys' soccer and girls softball teams are about to capture District titles. See Page A7. 4-H Club winners Carly Day,11, of Woodville made a ham, cheese, onion and bell pepper omelet at a 4-H piub District contest. See Page A7. '

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Back row: Clay Vickers (arms in air with trophy), Adam Freitag and Bruce Flinchum. By Ron Vickers Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock County High School teammates Torsten Hermansen and Adam Freitag won the Virginia State Championship at a state technology competition held in Hampton, Va. last month. RCHS members of the Technology Student Association (TSA) competed with over 1,000 students from around the state and won top awards at the two day Leadership and Competitive Events conference at the Holiday Inn on April 25-27. A Rube Goldberg type contraption was the Technical Challenge. “I built a machine that had to turn a light on and off using a golf ball in exactly 60 seconds," said Torsten. “Thanks to last minute design changes and a great planned strategy, Adam and I beat the best in Virginia,” he said. “We all had a great weekend,” said Adam. “I feel like we created the world’s most complicated light switch.” Winning spcond in the state in thev Promotional Graphics Contest was Jenny Ferdetta who developed a graphic design that could be used as a TSA recruitment tool and includes the theme for next year’s conference. “I used Abode PhotoShop to create a picture that demonstrated TSA-Visualizing the next 25 years,’ said Jenny. “ TSA is fun. You learn to be smart.” Lauren Herbert, who also advanced from regional competition in this contest, was awarded a third place trophy. “TSA state level competition is a great way to meet people from different areas and get new ideas on how to improve yourself and your community technologically.” Laura Maloney gave a speech in the Prepared Presentation contest. She used a PowerPoint presentation as her audiovisual aide. Her efforts won a third place in the state. Morgan Blubaugh, Nathan Welch and Bruce Flinchum placed third in the state in Cyberspace Pursuit. They had to design and publish an Internet web site that highlights the school’s technology education program. The URL is www.zepeda.org/CP 2003 (this URL has a space between CP and 2003 and may be viewed 24 hours a day / seven days a week. This same team also entered the Technology Bowl contest. Their combined score on a written test earned them a berth in the oral finals. Only 10 teams in the state obtained this level. They lost in the rounds but represented RCHS professionally. Two eighth graders representing Rappahannock Middle School, Clay Vickers and Kaite Payne, entered the Mechanical Challenge contest They designed, constructed and operated a mechanical device that collects a variety of balls from a gaming court in the least possible time. This follows the school curriculum in science of utilizing simple machines. Their efforts placed them in the finalists’ heats. A second place trophy was awarded them during the final ceremony. Clay also won a second place trophy in Prepared Speech. Ron Vickers is the technology adviser for the Rappahannock County High School and Middle School. □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahannoch Subscription Rates By _ Rappahannock..$21“/yeal' Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.°yyear Name Address City_ State_ Zip_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahannock Sinus, P.O. 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Call 540-675-5373 for an appointment. 3rd Ted Chapman 104:53 65-69 Female 1st Pat Hamiton 79:01 2nd Renate Chapman 88:36 70 & Over 1st Mervyn Jeffries 54:43 2nd Bill Cushman 3rd Lowell Owsley In addition, there were winners of the prize drawings: • Rae’s Place & Deli lunch for two: Douglas Morris Delaplane • Flint Hill Public House, lunch for four: Lena Parrish, Viewtown • Country Cafe, $25 gift certificate: Phillip Thomas, Sperryville • Glassworks Gallery, lamp: Keith Balts Gainesville • Ragged Mountain Running Shop T-shirt, Kim Brake, Fort Valley • Ragged Mountain Running Shop, hat, Marcy Logan Washington, D.C. • Middleton Inn, ^ The family of Roger D. Hawkins, would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to Rev. Bailey, Washington Rescue Squad, members, family and friends for their kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement. He will be missed. Mom and Family overnight wdbreakfast, Jason Stansilaw, Amissville • Theatre at Little Washington, two tickets, Andrew Sullivan, Alexandria • Theatre at Little Washington, two tickets Neil Kirr Bethesda, Md. • Mountainside Market “Night at the Pub, Richard Burke,Culpeper. It’s a boy! Mr. and Mrs. Rocky Foster of Front Royal are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jesse James Foster. Jesse James was horn on April 22 at Warren Memorial Hospital He weighed seven pounds and 12 ounces and was 19.9 inches long. Jesse James has a sister. Nichole. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs .James Craig of Front Royal 1 Cl l V I 11 '1 1 grandparents are Rose Foster of Flint Hill and Jerry f Foster of Culpeper our well water tested '-■vsm fw HWP You should test your well water once a year. The sampling process is easy. A coalition of local non-profits and testing labs are offering this test FREE or substantially discounted to the first 100 homeowners to respond. 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Call the wellcare® hotline at 1-888-395-1033. 18 Varsity Sports 6 Conference Championships 2002 Boys Varsitv Lacrosse: Ranked 2nd in the State in Division II 2002-03 Varsity Basketball: Western Division Champs 2002 Varsity Golf: Combs Cup Champions 2002-03 Boys Varsity Soccer: State Champions 2002-03 Field Hockey: State Tournament Quarter Finalists 2002 Girls Cross Country: DAC Champions 2002 College Acceptances Included: • Duke • Virginia • William & Mary • Sweet Briar • Hollins • Richmond • R-MWC • Penn State • 1 jfavette • Vanderbilt and over $190,000 in scholarship offers! 2002 College Acceptances Included: • UVA (21% of senior class) • SC A • Rochestci Tech • Cal lech • Georgetown • UNC-Chapel Hill •Brown • BYU • William & Mars • VMI • Cornell University • Virginia lech • JMU • Syracuse • Richmond Enriching Fine Arts: New Center for the Arts Under Construction: 400 Scat Auditorium 60 Scat Experimental Theater Facilities for 3D and 2D Art, Photography, Instrumental & Vocal Music Award Winning Chorus HIGHLAND SCHOOL Founded 1928, Fauquier County’s Oldest Independent School Visit us on the web at www.highlandschool.org or call 540.347.1221 ext. 172 to meet with the Admissions Director % Located in Warrenton, Virginia • PK-12 Coed College Preparatory Day School 'Highland School does not discriminate on the Basis ot race, coky gender religion nationality or ethnic o'-gm >n the administration o* its edocat onai employment, or admissions Donees and -ts schoiarsnip athletic, and ofe' school adm.n,ste'ec orc^-a-s'

-ftappatjannocfe jfietotf—— 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<§>tlmespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m , Monday-Friday Member. Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com Our View Working together The county has just concluded—gently it seems— an activity that normally brings much more tension and perturbation to the principal players. The Rappahannock Board of Supervisors adopted a school budget for the next fiscal year that is merely $100,000 less (out of more than $9 million) than that requested by the School Board. At the budget adoption meeting on May 5, no one appeared less than pleased at this result—not the four School Board members in attendance, not Interim Superintendent Helen Williams, not those in the audience who came to support the budget and not even the members of the Board of Supervisors. Though there were negative comments about the size of the schools' administrative budget—and promises to reduce that component in the near future—all seemed quite in accord this year, and even praise was directed at Williams and the School Board by some supervisors. It is not too difficult to see what differentiates this year from recent ones. Helen Williams has done a superlative job in replacing David Gangel as superintendent, if only on an interim basis, and she and School Board members have engaged in a program of communication about the budget with the community, school staff and the Board of Supervisors. Community groups too, like Headwaters, have done their utmost to raise the level of understanding and support for the school budget. It has been a pleasure to watch: an effective superintendent dealing with effective players—School Board, Board of Supervisors, county administrator— all dealing with an interested and active community. Could it be better? Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (makuhn@timespapers.com>. Rappahannock Today Photo courtesy ot Hazel Zinn-Day NATURE LOVERS: Rappahannock County 4-H Club members learned recently how different rocks were made millions of years ago from local geologist and nature lover Greg Cahill of Nature's Gifts in Huntly. Visiting the store, which is full of beautiful rocks and fossils, were from left to right, Devin Day, Carly Day, Ashley Riggleson and Krista Riggleson. Letters ‘Stop now—there’s no going back!’ When Fairfax County was experiencing the first severe pressure of growth, people opposed there-to coined the expression “rats and developers follow the sewers.” At the time, I did not understand but now, when I go back to that once tranquil setting, I do comprehend! The beauty of the wastewater treatment plan which had, after years of study, emerged for the Town of Washington at the Carrigan site, was the best of all worlds, a truly limited and yet adequate sewer facility with minimal negative environmental or visual impact. Unfortunately, from my prospective, that plan has been scuttled in favor of a much larger and infinitely more expandable venue and one which, as Town Attorney John Bennett suggested in his comments of April 30, (as reported in the Rappahannock News), can accommodate greater growth and expansion of both commercial and residential areas in the community. No visual or environmental impact studies, which should have been done in advance of the choice of a new location have been revealed. Because the potential for expansion on this truly unique community is clear, I will not dwell upon it. As a 15 year resident of the town and a 40 year resident owner in the county, I can only urge that we tread softly—and that the Planners “carry a big stick”—we do need to have public awareness of the potential effect that reverting to old lot plans may have on our town. Some of these which are recorded are as small as .25 acre. Imagine the numbers of vehicles our narrow streets would bear then! Think about the air pollution, noise and light impact of development, not to mention the water needs. I say, “Stop now—there’s no going back.” Mitzie Young Washington Tadvin0l°9y students and adviser express fi^nd My students and I express thanks to the Curriculum Enrichment Program of the Rappahannock County High School for the financial donation which allowed them to participate in a two and a half day state technology conference at the Holiday Inn in Hampton, Va. It helped to pay the students’ motel costs. We are also very blessed to have had Mr. Ferdetta and his son, Johnny attend the conference as contest coordinator and judge. They put a lot of effort into this and encourage all of our students to try new things. The students also enjoyed a pizza dinner due to the generosity of a parent donation. I am very proud of the efforts of all of the students that attended this conference. They always do their best to bring positive credit to Rappahannock County— win or lose. Ron Vickers RCHS Technology adviser A thank you from Headwaters Many thanks to the following people who helped to make the first Headwaters International Festival such a wonderful event: RAAC and the Curriculum Enrichment Program for the West African performers, Rappahannock National Bank, Trinity Episcopal Church, Roger Mello, Tom Pendleton, Liz Blubaugh and Spanish Students, Peter Hombostel, “Smiggy” Smith, sound technician, Jeff Light, sound system, Charmayne Lee and the Mystic Fire Dancers, Roger Piantidosi and the “Sweet Saludos," Hazel Zinn Day, Margaret Gottlieb, Laurie Marshall, Catherine O’Farrell, Moroccan decor, The Chinese Embassy and Zhang Ling, Cultural Attache, Norm Getsinger and David Semmes, Jean Elizabeth, Nazima Hassani’s Afghan Dancers and Jennifer Manly, Blue Ridge Irish Dance School, Cane Dancers. The Global Spotlights Committee looks forward to a second International Festival in Spring 2004. Linda Dietel Festival co-chairman Spirit flight So dear friend of all whose heart you’ve touched and now whose spirit’s flown, we forever hold your words and deeds that have been so lovingly sown. Because you so loved your velvet hills and mustard fields and meads, we see your smile and warmth among each airborne downy seed. The four leaf clover hides your touch, your heart in new mown grass, your laugh among the gurgle in the streams that wind on past. Your presence sweet, will now reside within each lilac’s scent, your smile will shine with sunset’s glow, your memory never spent. The twinkle in your eyes reside within each shining star. So you see, Nature’s beauty will provide us all with you, just as you are. Cynthia Stamps This poem was written in honor of Barbara Way land, the late editor of the Rappahannock News who died on April 16. Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 53 YEARS AGO May 4,1950 If you want a copy of the paper, please tell Bobby Carter or Burk Estes on Wednesday evening. They will deliver your “Rappahannock News” promptly Thursday morning. Mrs. John Davis entertained at dessert bridge on Wednesday evening, honoring her mother Mrs. McCracken of Leesburg, who is spending some time at “Hawthorne.” The high score prize was awarded Mrs. Carroll Menefee, and Mrs. John P. Snead won the consolation. Jack Price of Washington, D. C. spent the weekend at the home of his mother, Mrs. J. W. Knee. ELS. Barksdale, John A. Tapp, Earl R. Yancey and T. M. Johnston were among the 400 committeemen, representing over 99 agricultural counties of Virginia, at the convention of the annual State Production and Marketing Administration in Richmond April 27 and 28. Washington Motors, previously known as Walker Implement Co., opened for business on Monday under the management of Luther Payne of Washington and his brother-in-law, Melvin Moore of Falls Church. 25 YEARS AGO May 4,1978 Newbill Miller was returned to the office of mayor of the Town of Washington along with the entire council in a quiet election Tuesday. Total ballots cast numbered 69. The council consists of Dorothy C 1ater who received 57 votes; C. E. Giles JrM 62; Dorothy Hawkins 62; Charlie Jenkins 64; and H. T. Updike 49, all incumbents. Also on the council slate was Charles Manson who garnered 15 votes. Rappahannock now has a new bus service. It’s not Greyhound or Trailways, but Ron Wilson’s shuttle service promises to provide cheap, reliable transportation to Culpeper and Front Royal for those who don’t have a car to drive for grocery shopping and doctor appointments. After living in Rappahannock for five years, Ron recognized the need for some type of public transportation. With his six passenger van, he hopes to be able to at least partially fill that need. He has a chauffeur’s license and the necessary insurance coverage. Lois Ann Grigsby was named Miss f Rappahannock in a beauty pageant held April 21. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Grigsby of Sperryville and a ninth grader at Rappahannock County High School. Dr. Jerry Martin recently received a certification diploma from the American Board of Family Practice. 10 YEARS AGO May 5,1993 \ The Board of Supervisors voted Monday to close the dumpster sites at Huntly and Scrabble and open another manned trash collection site somewhere between Washington and Sperryville. At the “Academy Awards of Food” The Inn at Little Washington brought home an Oscar. Honored as the nation’s best restaurant by the James Beard Awards, owners Patrick O’Connell and Reinhardt Lynch accepted the accolade at a ceremony Monday evening at New York City’s Marriott Marquis. Two Rappahannock County high school students have been accepted into special governor’s schools this summer. Jessica Arnold* a rising junior, was accepted into the Governor’s School for the Gifted. Tracy Lynn Hitt, a rising senior, will be attending the Governor’s School for the Arts studying vocal music at the University of Richmond for four weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson were recently dinner guests of Mary Frances Bywaters. Other guests were Alice Pullen and Cindy Sanders. COMPILED BY MARY ANN KUHN

Rappahannock Garden Club to offer scholarships The Rappahannock County Garden Club will once again offer the Francis J. Leonard Memorial Scholarship to a senior in Rappahannock County for the purpose of continuing his or her education. A grant of $1,500 will be awarded to a student enrolling in a four year college or university— $1,000 will be given the first year and $500 in the second year. Mary P. Marocchi An applicant must be a resident of Rappahannock County, a member of this year’s graduating class (home schooled or other schools) be accepted at an accredited four year school, have a need for financial assistance and be recommended by three non-related residents of Rappahannock County. The Rappahannock Garden Club will also offer a $1,000 scholarship grant in memory of Mary P. Marocchi. This grant was given by Rear Admiral J. Marocchi and family. Mrs. Marocchi was trained as a registered nurse and served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. She was discharged as a Lieutenant, U. S. Navel Reserve in April 1946. Many years later she and her husband moved to Rappahannock County, where she became a long time member of the Garden Club. She died March 21, 2001. The scholarship grant is being offered to a graduating senior of Rappahannock who is selecting a career in nursing or some other area of medicine. In order to receive this scholarship the recipient must be a resident of Rappahannock County, a member of this year’s graduating class, public, private or home schooled, be accepted at an accredited four year college or university, have need for financial assistance and be recommended by three non-related residents of Rappahannock County. Applications for the scholarships are available at the guidance department of the Rappahannock County High School or from Mrs. Newbill Miller at 675-3691. The deadline for returning the applications is May 28. 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Amphibians are the first to make their appearance in the spring because they have an edge on their reptilian cousins. They live in water, which maintains a more constant temperataut! than the air. Tb get their temps up in the spring, most reptiles have to find a warm terrestrial spot, preferably one that will stay warm long enough to get their metabolisms up to speed so they can feed and breed. Late in April, as I was driving down the farm lane, I noticed what looked like some odd piece of machinery in one of the smaller ponds on the farm. On a closer look, I realized it was actually three mature Eastern Painted Turtles, all in a line, basking on a sunny rock. As I came and went down the lane during the day, the trio seemed not to have budged— like reptilian statuary. Unfortunately, snakes seem particularly drawn to nice, warm pavement in the spring. My first snake sighting was on the same day I saw the turtles. Sadly, the pavement it was drawn to was Route 522, where he ended up as road kill. Last year the Thornton River behind the old school house in Sperryville provided a good spot to view Northern Water Snakes. A piece of dock had broken loose from somewhere, and I often counted up to seven of these snakes, in all sizes, interwoven in a slithery mass on the dock, seeking warmth. Although these snakes look similar to Northern Copperheads, they are more shy, communal and harmless. If you’re not too familiar with the difference between the species, look for the round pupil of the water snake, versus the narrow, slit pupil of the copperhead. The other sure way to distinguish between these species involves picking them up and looking at the markings on their bellies, which I don’t recommend to anyone inexperienced in handling poisonous snakes. Copperheads also rarely go into the water, although they do like the damp environment near water and can be found along streams and ponds. Copperheads are not aggressive and usually avoid contact with humans, but they tend to be more slow-moving and less shy than the water snakes, so humans are more likely to come into contact with them accidentally. With either species, watching from afar is better for the snakes and the observers. The responses of all snake species can be quite slowed down by cool temps during these transitional periods between seasons. While most of Virginia’s native snakes will try to avoid human contact, during the spring and fall they are sometimes too sluggish to make a quick retreat and may be more likely to try to defend themselves if disturbed. Compost and manure piles, which generate heat, are a big Irl LdLyj 1 iM\ \ * Wj s '5p.m. Saturday • 10a.m. - 4p.m. St [mission $2.00 • Under 12 Fre attractant to snakes, especially in the spring. Black Rat Snakes are especially fond of laying their eggs in manure piles. For farmers who appreciate the predatory nature of these this aggressive, athletic, but nonpoisonous species, having a good manure pile means also having their bams and feed rooms free of rodent infestation. Many years ago I lived on a farm near Middleburg that had been the site of the first business in the area, a tannery. While the tannery had long ago burned down, the 300-year-old stone house and stable remained. When getting ready to ride, I usually saddled my horse under the low-hanging rafters that supported the second-store feed room, which extended over the breezeway in front of the stalls. I remember often being startled in the middle of saddling by having a Black Rat Snake drop down from the rafters above. They’re incredible climbers, often going up trees after birds and their eggs. 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Census From Page A1 The data in this article indicates that there is signifi cant employment in Rappahannock county, both for its residents and for people outside the county who want to work here. The data also implies that Rappahannock County is very similar to our neighboring counties in regard to employment, despite the fact that these neighbors differ from Rappahannock County in degree of urbanization and commercial opportunities. Thus, working in the county where one lives is common in this region and is, by no means, restricted to counties with larger populations or significant commercial development. This —information comes Who works here Percent of persons 16 and older who work in Rappahannock, by place of legal residence, 2000. Place of work Place of work for Rappahannock residents, 16 years and older who are employed, 2000. from the U.S. Census, which was conducted in the year 2000, in which Rappahannock County residents participated. The “official” definitions of employment encompass only persons age 16 years and older. Those who are employed include persons who worked as paid employees or in their own business or who worked as an unpaid worker in a family business. Unemployed persons are defined as those who did not work but were actively seeking work in the prior four weeks. All other people are considered to be “not in the labor force.” About 34 percent of Rappahannock county residents age 16 years and older are not in the labor force. This group would primarily include retired people and persons who are homemakers who do not work outside the home. About 65 percent of county residents are employed. The rate of unemployment is small, with only 1.5 percent of residents being unemployed at the Where residents work Percent of working residents employed in the county of residence, 2000 Stereo Case, CD, Par Croup, Tilt, Cruise. *2549C $mi48 Auto, Tilt, Cruiso. ♦2649C *17,74 UHilUL Sunroof, On Star, SS Group. #2412C 'r’wrrx.'IB mfiMws 4 ',7‘J •r Auto, Tilt, Cruise, CD, Pwr Group. #2544C H&249 4WD, Cas»ett«, CD. #24»2C *27169 PRIOR SALE OEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS VEHICLE PHOTOS ARE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY OFPER ENDS 05 n 03 time of the 2000 Census. In Virginia as a whole in the year 2000, 33.2 percent of those age 16 years and older were not in the labor force, 64.1 percent were employed, and 2.7 percent were unemployed. Thus, the employment situation in Rappahannock County in the year 2000 is similar to that of the state as a whole. Dr. 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. Moon From Page A1 marvel at close views of the moon, with its craters and mountains. Persons who own binoculars or telescopes should bring them. Binoculars and telescopes will be available throughout the eclipse, but keep in mind that naked-eye views are superb as well. The most exciting and beautiful times will be from the beginning of the eclipse just after 10 p.m., until the moon gets fully hidden in the earth’s shadow at 11:14 p.m. Once the moon is fully in the earth’s shadow, indirect sunlight still manages to reach and illuminate it. So the moon remains dimly visible, and can take on a range of colors from dark brown and red to bright orange and yellow. This is a magnificent sight. The exact appearance depends on how much dust and clouds are present in the earth’s atmosphere. Ironically, the more air pollution there is (such as that created by power plant emissions), the more beautiful is the color, so we might be blessed in our region. If the sky is fully clouded over, unfortunately there will not be much to see, except for a darkening of the whole sky when the moon gets totally hidden at 11:14 p.m. However, there still will be displays at the Fire Hall to meet friends of the sky. And because we do not (yet) command the heavens, the rain dates can only be on Nov. 8 of this year and Oct. 27, 2004. These will be the next moon eclipses visible from Rappahannock County. If there is an interest, RLEP will organize other evenings to watch Jupiter, Mars (in August, the planet Mars will be at its closest distance to earth for the last 60,000 years) and other deep sky dfdendors. To learn mpre about eclipses, check the web at http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.go v/eclipse. r 1 More what you’re looking for. Get Into II! 540-675-3349

Rappahannock teams dose to dinching championships By Richard Armstrong Special to the Rappahannock News Twu of the varsity spring sports teams are on the verge of capturing Bull Run District regular season titles. The varsity boys’ soccer team and varsity girls’ softball team should, with wins this coming week, be crowned regular season champions in the Bull Run District. Tile varsity boys’ soccer team picked up three wins last week defeating Manassas Park, Clarke County and George Mason. The three wins improved their record to 8-0 in the Bull Run District and 11-0 overall. The wins over Clarke 3-0 and George Mason helped put distance between the Panthers and the rest of the Bull Run field. After playing Clarke to a 1-0 halftime score, the Panthers put two second half goals on the board for the final margin of victory. Ralph Pace, Jose Azevedo and John Letsen tallied for the winners. The team defeated the George Mason Mustangs 4-1 to end the week. A win against either Brentsville, Strasburg or George Mason this week will clinch a tie for the Bull Run regular season title. Two wins would guarantee the Panthers first place in the regular season. Varsity softball The varsity softball team is in much the same position as the varsity boys’ soccer team. The team defeated Manassas Park 7-3 and George Mason 121 last week to improve to 8-0 in the Bull Run District and 13-1 overall. A win this week clinches a tie for the regular season title in the Bull Rim District while two wins would make the Lady Panthers the District regular season champion. The team rallied from a 3-2 deficit against Manassas Park to score five runs in the bottom of the fifth and sixth innings to get the win against the Cougars. The offense came alive for the Lady Panthers against George Mason as the team pounded out enough hits to score twelve runs against the Mustangs. Varsity girls’ soccer The varsity girls’ soccer team split two contests for the week pounding Manassas Park 8-0 but dropping a 6-1 decision to George Mason. The team’s record stands at 2-6 in the Bull Run District and 3-9 overall. The team travels to Brentsville on Thursday evening and finishes out its season with a home contest against Clarke County on May 13. It locks as though the team will enter the Bull Run Tbumament as the fifth seed. Varsity baseball The varsity baseball team dropped two contests for the week losing to Manassas Park 8-2 and George Mason 6-3. The team is 3-5 in the District and 5-9 overall. With four District Williams Tree Service & Landscaping All phases of Tree Care and Removal: Lot Clearing • Hauling • Demolition • Cleanup Stump Removal • Firewood • Mulch • Bushhogging Yard Work • Seeding • Sod • Brush Chipping Home Mobile 540-675-2530 FULLY INSURED 540-229-3032 PUBLIC AUCTION May 10,2003 6:00 pm at: Amissville Fire Co. 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The Cougars of Manassas Park jumped on the Panthers for five first inning runs and the Panthers never recovered. Dustin White and Daryl Cropp had two hits apiece for the Panthers. Against George Mason, the Mustangs broke a 11 tie with three third-inning runs as they edged by the Panthers. •JV softball The JV softball remained undefeated on the season by defeating George Mason twice on the week and Manassas Park 10-0. The team is 13-0 overall and 8-0 in the Bull Run District. A win over Strasburg on Tuesday will clinch a place in the JV championship game on May 19 at Strasburg. Rebecca Tupper pitched an excellent game against Manassas Park allowing only a one-out single in the seventh inning against the Cougars. The JV baseball team split four games for the week losing to George Mason twice but defeating Manassas Park and Strasburg. Will Miller pitched a very good game against Strasburg and Ben Hahn spurred the offense with four hits as the Panthers saw their record move to 7-5-1 overall and 5-4 in the District. The JV boys’ soccer team dropped two contests for the week to Clarke and George Mason as its record moved to 05-1 overall and 0-4 in the Bull Run District. The Junior Panther soccer team lost to Cedar Lee 3-1 after playing to a first half 1-1 tie. The team dropped a 6-1 decision to W. C. Taylor Middle School. The team is 0-2 on the season. The Junior Panther softball team lost to Cedar Lee 7-3. Its record is now 2-1 on the season. Goat Hill Nursery With this wet spring there is still lots of time to plant a beautiful productive garden, try heirloom , apple trees, crunchy sweet Asian pears, multicol\ ored raspberries, 61 kinds of tomatoes; and all the. herbs you can eat, to say nothing of the stock of hundreds of perennials. 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Caroline Massie also had a blue ribbon placing with her instrumental piece “Baroque Boogie.” All three Oyster sisters garnered blue ribbons—Rebecca dancing to “Jesus Freak,” Robin singing “Landslide” and Ruth Ann singing “Angel.” Maegan Boucher received a blue ribbon for her presentation “Barrel Racing and Pole Bending.” Carly Day gave a presentation entitled “Wonders of a Wonderful Omelet” and received a red ribbon, as did Taylor Hitt with her rendition of “Up” and Brittany Bucholtz singing “There’s No Limit.” All senior participants who received blue ribbons in the District Competition are eligible to compete at the state level during 4-H Congress on the Virginia Tech campus at Blacksburg in June. FREE INSPECTION protect your nome Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. 540-829-0000 www.PermaTreat.com Permanently. PermaTreal PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL WAKEFIELD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Flint Hill, Virginia THIRD QUARTER HONOR ROLL This spring, 80% of the Students at Wakefield Country Day School in Flint Hill, Virginia earned Honor Roll Status in the Third Quarter Grading Period: Headmaster’s Honors 121*1 Grade - Maureen Dale 10th Grade - Paul Beattie 9*h Grade -Michelle Fegeas 9*h Grade - Nicole Fegeas 9* Grade - Allison Russo First Honors 12th Grade Steven Fernandez Whitney Matthews David Riedel Christina Luke Alex Purnell Stephen Dowell Arlen Sherwood Liz Williams llth Grade Karie Beth VonFange Okan Camci Yoshiyuki Kanazawa Robin Oyster Daniel Griffin lQth Grade Danielle Dombrowski Rebecca Leser Gene Cho Aaron Marx Jordan Hammeiman James Nilan Rachel Marx Alec Toth # Grade Sam Beatty***- N Caroline Marschner Caitlin Hammeiman Ben Clark Kelly O’Connor Grade Taylor Miller ' Ben Luke Kevin Riedel Patrick Dale 7th Grade Katherine Russo Matthew Wingfield Alex Shafran Rebekah Snyder Derek Perry Cecelia Marschner Taylor Hammeiman Joy Heddleston Marguerite Beattie 6»h Grade Sahecl Mehta Rachael Carrier 5*h Grade Ross Mountjoy Stephanie Stryker Katherine Huang Jennifer Erniert Annelise Riedel Lydia Miller Abigael Whitaker 4^ Grade Matthew Butler Sarah Wells Bret Heddleston Christine Pankow Patrick Brown Fabian von Feilitzsch 3^ Grade F. 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Six cent real estate tax increase likely By Gerald Ochs Special to the Rappahannock News The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a school budget at its May 5 meeting that brought smiles to Interim Superintendent Helen Williams and the four School Board members in attendance. But it may bring frowns to some county taxpayers. The supervisors cut the proposed School Board budget by $100,000. That still leaves an increase in the county contribution that will require a read estate tax rate rise of $0.06 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation. The tax rate increase is likely, but still dependent upon the Board of Supervisor s passage of the overall county budget. The public hearing and consideration of that budget will occur next month. The total school budget for Fiscal Year 2004—as approved by the supervisors—will be $9,627,273 and of that, $6,373,000 will be borne directly by county taxpayers. The five members of the Board of Supervisors were generally in accord with the school budget as presented in County Administrator John McCarthy’s draft county budget for FY 2004. But there was a continued call by McCarthy and board members for a significant reduction of the administrative costs of Rappahannock public schools. McCarthy said that according to reports of Virginia's Auditor of Public Accounts, Rappahannock public schools had the second highest administrative cost in Virginia in 2002. "Consistently, this number is very, very, high. . . . It’s becoming such an issue, it's detracting from the mission," McCarthy said. He offered the assistance of his office to help reduce schools' administrative costs and, despite the unanimous approval of a slightly reduced school budget, board members expressed their collective agreement that administrative costs must be significantly reduced in the near future. Relay From Page A1 County Elementary School. The lighting ceremony will begin at approximately 9 p.m. as the sun sets. They are lit in memory and in honor of loved ones and friends who have had cancer. You do not need to be an actual participant in the celebration to take part in the tribute. With your donation, the individuals you designate will be labeled on the luminaries to be lit on Saturday evening. Luminaries cost $5 a piece and can be purchased from Relay Tfeam members or from Mary Ann Krammes, Luminaria Chairperson, 75 Round Hill Road, Boston, Va. 22713. Persons should be designated in memory of or in honor of (cancer survivors) and checks should be made payable to the American Cancer Society. On Wednesday, May 14, the committee planning Rappahannock’s Relay will hold its last meeting to make sure all of the details are in place. This is also “Bank Night” for the Tfeam Captains who will bring the money they have raised to the Washington Baptist Church after 6 p.m. Team shirts will be available for members on teams that have registered. Tfeam registration and fund raising will continue until the night of the event but team shirts in the right size are not guaranteed for those who have not yet registered. This community event is a good way to join in the fight against cancer by joining a team, sponsoring one or contributing to one. For further information, contact Ben Atkins at 6352377. Remember, the Relay for Life is a relay without a finish line . . . until we find a cure for cancer. P&H3 HUNDREDS p OF►CARS. TRUCKS, MINIVANS, COMMERCIAL TRUCKS IN STOCK FOR THE CHOOSING! 50 W. Shirley A\ Warrenton, VA 1540-347-3341 11T*]• f jj£. jw & iii rrB 9 7* / m Supervisors From Page A1 the late 1980s and early 1990s led to a population explosion and an un-built residential unit backlog of50,000 homes by 1995. He said that his county population is expected to balloon from under 100,000 in 1990 to nearly 250,000 in 2006. The student population too has exploded with growth rates exceeding 10 percent per year. The county now has a student population over 37,000, from fewer than 15,000 in FY 1991. He explained that this growth has resulted in significant financial, social, cultural and environmental costs. They include the inability of old and new residents to adjust to one another; skyrocketing debt that has pushed annual debt service payments from $10 million eight years ago to $84 million now; increased crime rates and forms of crime that are new to the county; and major and ongoing new school construction and staff hiring. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors sought solutions to its growth problems—including building permit moratoriums, developer impact fees and an affordability index—but all were rebuffed by the General Assembly, Burton said. The board then decided that it would "revise the Comprehensive Plan to reduce the number of future residential units and improve the quality of life through environmental and historic overlays" and then make changes to the county's Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to implement plan revisions. Burton said that it took 18 months to rewrite the zoning ordinance. The changes made will, among other things, remove 120,000 housing units from the Dulles area, he said. They also will establish a suburban zone in the east of the county, a transition zone in the central part of the county and a rural zone in the west of the county with allowable densities there—from one unit per three acres to one per 20 in the north and one per 50 in the south. These changes, he added, will reduce the built-out population from 1,000,000 to 438,200 and reduce the number of new schools required from 184 to 64. The revisions have also resulted in 193 lawsuits from development-minded organizations and individuals, but he expressed confidence that they could be defeated. The county spent $4 million this year and has allocated $8 million to defend the suits next year. "If we lose, you lose," he said. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will complete its term of office this year and elections are scheduled for November. Supervisor Burton said that "the development community is putting as much money as it can" to replace the slow-growth supervisors with a development-oriented slate. If they win, he said, they will seek to overturn the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance changes, and return Loudoun to "unbridled growth." Members of the Rappahannock audience asked Burton for suggestions on how they could avoid the development-related problems experienced in Loudoun. He suggested a build-out analysis, based upon present zoning, "to see whether or not you can afford growth." 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• Neighbors/B2 • Classifieds/B5, B6, B7 Obituaries/B8 • Real Estate/B8 May 8, 2003 www.timescommunity.com Festival fun for all Afghan dancers perform at Headwaters' International Festival at the Rappahannock County High School. Smiggy Smith entertains with Scottish ballads at the festivities. Children take part in the international Singing Tree project. By Linda Tarry Special to the Rappahannock News Glorious weather and an enthusiastic crowd made for an enjoyable International Festival at the Rappahannock County High School last month. The afternoon air was filled with the aroma of grilled Swiss sausage, authentic Mexican tamales, Thai eggrolls, Turkish falafel and baklava and other delicious treats at the April 27 event. It was possible to eat your way around the world. The air was also filled with the sounds of world music. From Scottish ballads to Middle Eastern dance music to Brazilian rhythms to African talking drums to Irish jigs and Chinese musicians, the festival had it all. Children and parents bargained for souvenirs under the international bazaar tent, learned how to wrap a sari, watched Chinese calligraphy in action, and participated in the Singing Tree art project. The festival was made possible by the Headwaters’ Global Spotlights Committee. Global Spotlights brought several speakers with international experience into the schools this year and will continue to do so next year. Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, is a non-profit organization established by local volunteers to provide support to county public schools. Its mission is “to foster educational excellence by cultivating the cooperative spirit and resources of the whole community to benefit all students.” Proceeds from the festival will go to support ongoing Headwaters’ programs in the schools. The Chinese Embassy sent a Chinese musician to perform. Photos by Hazel Zinn-Day The Mystic Fire Tribal Dancers entertain an enthusiastic crowd. The South American group "Sweet Saludos” provides Latin dance rhythms. Master of Ceremonies Peter Hornbostel, dressed as an English chimney sweep, with the International Festival audience. ‘Stimulating’ artists open show at Middle Street Gallery By Diana Bird Special to the Rappahannock News “One/Off Printmakers,” the group show for May at the Middle Street Gallery in the Tbwn of Washington, represents the work of 28 Richmond area artists of diverse character and approaches. Half of the works are black and white or two toned, making little or no use of colors. About half are abstract or highly fanciful, while the rest show persons, animals or things. A dozen feature colors, either strident or subdued, and are more or less naturalistic. The members are evenly divided between men and women. The first thing that impressed me about these pictures is the thoroughly practiced and professional accomplishments of their makers. Many use several techniques; for instance, one is “lithograph, collage, pastel,” another, “screen print, gouache, collage on rag paper.” Others, however are screen print, linocut, woodcut, monotype and etching. It would be interesting to hear the artists describe how they work and to find out why they choose to print as they do. In “What fossils will print,” a black and white linocut, Joan Gaustad has drawn dozens of closely placed lines of many sorts to produce a complex image that is at first confusing to the viewer, until one realizes that die has precisely represented a beautiful fetus in uterus. Once recognized by the viewer, the image is insistent Chris Palmer’s monotype, “Blue Waters,” is a minimalist scene of a tan beach layered over a blue background. Sm GALLERY, Page B4 “Golden Plum” by Ann Chenoweth, a monotype and oil, is featured in the Middle Street Gallery exhibit of 28 Richmond area artists. •* \ # ^ Chamber music concert set for May 17 in Washington By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock Newg Chamber music of the 18th and 20th centuries comes to the Theatre at Little Washington on Saturday, May 17 in a concert at 8 p.m. Violinist Hasse Borup and cellist Amy Leung will perform in this unusual program. Two works by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach form the first part of the program: the Suite No. 2 in D minor for Unaccompanied Cello and the Sonata No. 3 in C major for Solo Violin. Bach was born in 1685 and died in 1750. He is universally recognized as one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period. The musical mood is set to change after the intermission with a single work by the French composer, Maurice Ravel, who lived from 1875 to 1937. Borup and Leung will play Ravel’s Sonata for Violin and Cello which was composed in 1922. The two young musicians who perform this challenging program have a wealth of musical experience between them. Hasse Borup received his Diploma from the Royal Danish Conservatory of Music and obtained advance degrees in this country. In 1992 he received the International Yamaha Music Prize—the only Dane ever to have won that award. As concertmaster of the Copenhagen String Orchestra he has played concerts throughout Europe, including solo performances in Venice, Cremona, Paris and Copenhagen. Photo courtesy of Wendy Weinberg Cellist Amy Leung Cellist Amy Leung was an undergraduate at the New England Conservatory in Boston before going on to receive advance degrees in music. In 1994 she won the Kranichsteiner Interpretation Prize in Germany. She has recorded works for German radio and has performed in Holland,' Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary and Britain, as well as the United States. Both she and Borup were founding members of the Coolidge String Quartet with which they have performed in four continents. Currently both musicians hold faculty positions at the University of Virginia. Tickets for the concert are $^15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, ot to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s schedule, phone (540) 675-1253 or send email to TheatreVA© aol.com

Flint Hill churches to hold services later this month “Proclaim The Word Services” will be held in the Flint Hill Willis Chapel and the Sperryville United Methodist Churches on Monday, May 19 at the Sperryville Church with a covered dish dinner at 6:30 p.m. Worship service follows at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Pastor Jeff Light. The community is invited. Bill and Joanne Welch and Elizabeth had breakfast Saturday at the Country Cafe in Washington. That evening Bill and Elizabeth attended the youth group pizza party in Front Royal. Our sympathy to Frances Hudson and family on the mm By POLLY AYLOR y 'I*? passing of her sister, Martha Jenkins. Services were held on April 30 at Etlan cemetery. Sunday dinner guests of Edna Lillard were Mark and Diane Graves and Katelyn of Summerduck, Edith Graves of Fredericksburg, Allison Lillard of Manassas, Bill Target and Donna Golt of Maryland. Our prayers go out to all those on the sick list. We wish them much improvement. The Bill Welch family had breakfast last Wednesday at Ihop’s in Winchester. On Sunday they had lunch together at Country Cookin in Warrenton. Judy Smith of Tempe, Ariz. is spending sometime with her sister, Jean Lillard and her mother, Mabel Lillard. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, May 11 at 11 a.m. The Rev. John Farrar invites the public. The Flint Hill United Methodist church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. 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. Heavy-duty 12 x 12 synchro-shuttle transmission Full hydrostatic steering • Live FID • Heavy, all-metal hood and fenders • 5 models to choose from, 3- and 4-cylinder diesel engines. 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Call Pastor Light in Woodville at 987-9523 for any more information. Congratulations and wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Peyton on O’Bannon Mill Road who will celebrate another year together on May 10 and may our Lord grant them many more. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to Mrs. Goldie (Ibmmy) Hensley of Rocky Tbp and Gladys Hopkins and their families upon the loss of their mother, Gladys Schlosser who passed away on April 27, and was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery in Culpeper on Wednesday. Our friends at the Five Forks Regular Baptist Church of Woodville have asked us to announce their revival services which will begin with an 11 a.m. service on Sunday, May 11 and go through May 16, each evening at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle, Va. will be guest speaker and Pastor Smith and congregation extend a welcome to all. Recent Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and children on Castleton Ford Road were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory and Mrs. Lucille Peregory of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Mathew, and Mark of Culpeper, Daniel Peregory and son Bryce of Amissville, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary and Ray Wharton all local. Elder and Mrs. C. W. Richards of Orange were Saturday dinner quests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dodson of Salem Way. Quite a number of our area people attended the Lions’ Club Auction at Payne’s Gallery in Amissville on Saturday evening. Saturday this writer attended a Ketocton Association of Regular Baptist meeting at the Rapidan Baptist Camp of Rochelle; she serves as clerk of the association. A reminder to all you horse racing lovers in our area that the Rappahannock Point to Point Races will be held this Saturday, May 10 beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Bleu Rock Inn grounds across the highway from the Rappahannock High School. For more information, Janet O’Keefe at 547-2993 or Oliver Brown at 547-2810. The Norman School just off Rt. 522, will be the setting for a dinner Sunday May 11, from 12 noon until 6 p.m. It is hosted by the Vision Team of Beulah Baptist Church. Chicken, fish, potato salad, green beans, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, hot rolls, combread and desserts complete the menu. Carryouts will be available and for questions call 825-6612. Mae Baltzinger of Edgewater, Fla. is here on a visit with her son, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson and family. We’re glad to report that Mrs. Rosie (“Sis”) Wharton has greatly improved and able to be in church on Sunday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to many on the sick list including Daisy Lucas, Lucy Bailey, Margaret and Grat Buraker, Albert Goodall, Shelvy Frazier, Janet Peregory, Harvey Tharp, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Meade, Anna Dodson, and many others all known by our Lord. Congratulation and best wishes for the future to Jennifer Benz, here in Boston, who is a student at American University in Washington, D. C. who made the Dean’s List for which students must earn a 3.5 grade point average. Jennifer is a senior there. The Glass Studio in Griffinsburg, next to the “UWanna Ice Creani” store has a wide range of work which will be great for Mother’s Day and the Studio can be reached by calling 829-8738. Meanwhile in Woodville, Daniel and Bessie Norman were given a surprise pizza party by Ken, Fran, Will, Wade and Wyatt on April 22 in honor of Daniel’s birthday. Steve and Tferesa Norman were hosts for dinner at the Inn at Little Washington on April 29, being Bessie’s birthday. This was their first time at the Inn, an evening to remember! Thank again to our wonderful family. Spring events and sports keep Amissville busy The Amissville Volunteer Fire Company has tickets available for the Amissville queen and her court. There are several categories including Little Miss and Little Mister. Contact Sandy Carter at 937-4218 for more details and tickets. The Ladies Auxiliary in Amissville is starting a thrift shop. If you have been cleaning out your closet or basement and have some treasures to get rid of, they will be more than happy to take the items off your hands. Contact Mildred Atkins at 9373439 for more information. Vacation Bible School dates have been set for the Amissville Baptist Church. They are July 7-11. There will be no pre-registration this year. Michele Herbert is VBS director and for more information contact the church office at 937-6159. Casey Payne will handle the 'V 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 “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs’ 1418 Oranoe Road Culpeper (540)82^0337 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 -Rfe 6aefc ^llotfce/t on tfcls lo'UotllGft’s q)o.J “You know, Sis, I just don't know what to get Mom this year for Mother's Day. Now that we are grown with our own families, sometimes Mom and I see issues differently. It's not like when we were little and I could crawl up in her lap and everything was all right. Why, I can remember w hen...” Perhaps some of you may share these sentiments. Perhaps you feel that Mother's Day is not the same as when you brought home handmade cards from schooL.the ones with a bad for Mom’s head, sticks for her body, and a triangle for her skirt. Yet, each year Mom said they were even more beautiful, and we believed her because we were children. Well, we are not children anymore. Yet, we can still remember the countless "little things" that made Mom so dear to us long ago. Accept them again with the love of that child and perhaps for this1 day you will forget that in the real world no one is perfect and that a stick figure is not really a work of fine art. Scnpfures S**ct*.1 Dy Th« Armncar. btb* Soatfy Copyrght 2003. Kewte'-Waham* Newspaper Services P 0 Bo* 9006. Cha'tottesv^le, VA 22906 xvww nwnewa com Robert’s Maintenance Service Sand Floors Strip, Seal & Wax Tile Floors "Old Floors Made to Look New ” 540-547-3296 ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper 15401825-1037 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 new home With the Rappahannock News Hem$ Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News •'v 7% Summer Youth Program for Amissville Baptist Church. All youth, from 7th grade to 12th grade are invited to attend. There will be an information meeting for the youth and their parents on June 1 at 5:30 pm.all of the summer events will be announced. There will be a weekend meeting at Amissville Full Gospel Church with singing and preaching featuring the Millikin family from Oklahoma on May 9 and May 10 at 7:30 p.m. and on May 11 at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Pastor J. T. Pittman invites everyone. The RAA held a full schedule of baseball games this weekend. The National Anthem was played at 9 a.m. and the Mayor League teams of Indians vs. Cardinals, Braves vs. Red Sox and the T-ball teams of Diamondbacks vs. Twins took the first swings and pitches. At 11:30 a.m. the Astros played the Pirates in the Minor League division and the Braves took on the Royals in T-ball. At 1 p.m. it was the T-ball Cubs vs. Yankees, and the Babe Ruth team started a double header with a tough team from Fauquier County. All teams had a fantastic showing and the children had a great time. On Saturday May 10, if there isn’t any rain, a foil day of baseball is planned starting at 9 a.m. Happy birthday wishes are extended to the following for May: Bonnie Curtis, John Mills, Eva Mills, Courtney Atkins, James Gough, Larry Oliver Sr., Jenny Ferdetta,. Meagan & Michelle Kennedy. Happy Anniversary to the following couples: Ricky & Melanie Marcus, Lew & Lisa Morrison, Carol & Bootie Smith, Pat & Kendra Hendren and Kim & Darryl Whitham. Call me with your news for the week or upcoming summer events. You can e-mail: amyrappnews@aol.com. Church men to prepare breakfast on Mother’s Day Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers on Sunday, May 11. On Mother’s Day, the Washington Baptist Church men will provide breakfast for the women at 8:30 a.m. A baby dedication service also will take place during the morning worship service at the church. Parents of children age two and under are invited to have their child dedicated. Call the church office at 675-3336. The deacons of the Washington Baptist Church will meet at the church on Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. The Washington Baptist Church thanks all that helped in any way with its Annual Spring Event on Saturday April 26. Grandma’s Attic realized $316. All proceeds went toward the Building Fund. David Welling of Florida State University in Tallahassee is visiting his grandmother, N Jean B. Moffett, and uncle Frank Moffett for a few days enroute to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Welling, for the summer in Newburgh, N.Y. On Monday, Barbara Slack of Baltimore, Ann Foster of Chesterfield, Mich, and Sarah Brown accompanied Ruth Clark to Winchester Medical Center for her medical check-up and all had lunch at the Golden Corral Restaurant Condolences to Mary Anna Jenkins and her family upon the death of her husband Jonas Jenkins Sr., who passed away on Monday at his home on Fodderstack Road. Happy birthday to Dorothy Warner of Castleton, our Washington Baptist Church secretary who has her day on Wednesday, May 7. Best wishes to Pete Jenkins who will have his birthday on Thursday, May 7. Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Witts of Baltimore were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark, and their house guests Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Foster of Chesterfield, Mich, and Barbara Slack of Baltimore. Mrs. Slack accompanied the Witts back to her home in Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas and Bobby Frazier of Castleton were Sunday visitors of Mr, and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Saturday/ evening Mr. and Mrs. BobbyFrazier of Castleton visited Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and their houseguests. Jean Butler of Idaho Falls, Idaho visited with Alice Butler and Rachael Berta for several days recently. Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. John Norman and son Eric and Marilyn Bailey had dinner at Outback Steak House in Warrenton.

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Call Jeanne Cobert 540-347-4222 Upcoming Events Dog Day Afternoon ’ The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) will hold its third annual Dog Day Afternoon on Saturday, May 31 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, June 1. It will be held at Windsor Lodge Farm, outside Flint Hill. The cost is $5 per person; children 12 and under, free. For more information call 540-636-3308. Scouts to hold open house Scout Troop 36 will hold a recruitment open house at the Washington Volunteer Fire Department Firehall at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 12. Boys between the ages of 11 and 17 may learn more about scouting in Rappahannock County. The troop will display camping gear, lashing projects, a model campsite and photographs of troop outings and activities. A representative camp desert will be served to the willing. 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 sppnsored 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. Gardening seminars Field and Flower will hold two gardening seminars this spring for persons wishing to learn more advanced organic gardening techniques. The first is on “Permaculture in Action” on Sunday, May 18 from 1-3:30 p.m. and includes how to design a garden to integrate the needs of humans and wildlife. The second is on “Beneficial Insects: Planting for Natural Pest Control” on Saturday, June 7 from 1-3:30 p.m. Seminars are $15 each. Pre-registration is required. Contact Donna La Pre at dopray@earthlink.net or 675-2365. Flea market on May 10 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. 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. Amissville benefit auction The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will hold a Benefit Auction on May 10 at 6 p.m. at the fire house. All appliances must be in working condition and all other items must be saleable. For pickup please call 937-5125, 937-4218 or 937-5282. 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. VA claims agent schedule The Commonwealth Veterans Affairs Claims Agent from Quantico, Walt Phillips, will conduct assistance visits to the Virginia Employment Commission in Culpeper on Tuesday, May 13 and May 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Veterans requiring assistance prior to that date may contact Phillips at 1-800925-0640 or 703-630-2811. Contestants needed The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is seeking contestants for honorary fire chief, male or female, for its annual carnival, June 4-7. ■ For more information call Michelle Jenkins at 987-9440. Amissville carnival queen The Amissville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company is seeking contestants for its annual carnival queen (ages 1420), Junior Miss (ages 8-13) and Little Miss (ages 3-7) for the carnival event June 25-28. For tickets and information, call 937-4218. Flint Hill seeks queen The Flint Hill Fire and Rescue Company seeks contestants for its 2003 Carnival Queen.The queen will be crowned on the carnival closing night, June 14. Interested candidates should contact Karen Williams at 635-4673. Spirituality and creativity Artist Lois Manookian will lead the discussion on “Spirituality and Creativity" on Sunday, May 11 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church. Everyone is invited. Contact the church, 675-3716. Headwaters ’ meeting The May Board of Directors meeting for Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, will be on Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at the county extension office. It is open to the public. School Board meeting The regularly scheduled public meeting of the Rappahannock County School Board will be held Tuesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the band room of the high school. Yard sale benefit A Community Yard Sale will be held at the Forest Grove/ School House on May 10 at 8 a.m. to benefit the Foresf Grove Baptist Church. Call Danny or Dinda Hitt 825-7799 or 937-4221 for further information. Revival services Revival services at Five Forks Regular Baptist Church in Woodville will begin at the 11 a.m. service on Mother’s Day, May 11. From May 12-16, services will be at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle, Va., will be the guest speaker. ■ ■ ■ ■ . —. iV

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The play was directed by Wakefield teacher Maryann Sullivan, with able assistance from stage manager Whitney Matthews. This version of Robin Hood stayed true to the traditional story, while offering some humorous modem day adaptations. The audience’s attention was immediately captured by Paul Beattie’s rather unique portrayal of King John. Paul spoke “the King’s English” with a Southern drawl, contrasted later in the play by King Richard (Stephen Dowell), Photo courtesy of Robert Sherwood DRAMA CLUB: Wakefield Country Day School’s Rachel Marx, left, as Little John and Devin Sherwood as Robin Hood perform in the school’s production of “The Legend of Robin Hood, Sort of.” whose voice bore a striking resemblance to Sean Connery’s. Then there was the understandable confusion shown by Friar Tuck (also played by Stephen Dowell) when he discovered that Robin Hood’s Merry Men were in fact, Merry Women. And Robin Hood, played by Devin Sherwood, faced challenges both old and new. 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The Sheriff of Nottingham, played wickedly by Alex Purnell, stayed true to form, although in this version, he took a very long time to die and, during his soliloquy, quoted Abraham Lincoln and quite a few others yet unborn for that period. The lovely Maid Marian was played by Robin Oyster, Little John was played by Rachel Marx; Annie by Michelle Fegeas; Sue by Taylor Miller, the Guard by Cat Tbth; and the Sellers played by Kate Kevis and Karie von Fange. This spoof had some new characters, including Witch Way, whose sisters, Witch One and Witch Time, only added to the general hilarity of the evening. The performance had many other subtle plays on words and verse. When asked what struck her most about the production, director Sullivan declared, “The cast and crew did an incredible job, particularly when you consider how the frequent snow days and competing sports schedules played havoc with our practices.” At the conclusion of the performance, special recognition was given to Miss Matthews for overseeing the lights, props, costumes and program, and to Dan Carrier, Patrick Dale, Danielle Dombrowski, Ben Luke, Saawan Mehta and Kevin Riedel for their behind-thescenes help. Gallery From Page B1 A sharp edged blue waterscape leads to a blue sky, seemingly superimposed on a tan background. The simplicity of this design makes one search for the meaning of the changes within it. Janet Gilmore has a large eye-catching screen print, gouache, collage on rag paper, called “WTC, the Pentagon and the Pennsylvania Memorial.” Her title, from my point of view, drowns her. It is painted with areas of Chinese red and figures of orange, green, purple, blue, white and tan. Featured are designs that suggest magnified piaiiu ui aiiiiiicu forms, perhaps a lion, and a measure of barbed wire. Some of the surface is iridescent and amid all this mysterious imagery is a line of miniature American flags. Other unsophisticated persons like me, I think, would agree that Ms. Gilmore must be taking us on. How can we decide what she has done? Technically, she has accomplished a great deal, but in the process she has left most of us behind. There is no excuse in this picture for the several American flags. One of the few pieces making a social comment is Ephraim “Ed” Steinberg's “On the steps with a red bag,” a screen print of many steps outside a building we don’t see. At the top left of these curved steps is a small, huddled down street person. Lots of money, care and importance has gone into the architectural structure that dominates the picture and apparently little concern for a human being taking refuge there. A pale blue, nebulous beyond defies identification. “Golden Plum,” a monotype and oil by Ann Chenoweth, pictures a background of golden leaves before which energetically coil sinuous limbs as if alive, painted green, blue, purple and brown. This animated portrayal of nature is almost emotional in effect. There is too much to say about this stimulating group of artists. See their works and eryoy their accomplishments.

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TROUT STREAM 25+ acres - 900 ft. pristine frontage! Level parcel, hardwoods & pines, ready to “ enjoy. $149,900. Call owner 1304-262-2770. Time* Community Newspapers We’ve Got Northern Virginia wrapped up Call 347-4222 ORLEAN-MARSHALL Impressive brick home. 5.43 acs. 3 Ivls. 5BR. | 3.58A, 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 II buy or lease your house. Any size, condition, location. Can Toni 540-270-1277 24/hr recorded msg. Buildings for Lease: • 18,615 si office, 2 bldgs Warehouse: • 6,000,6,600 or 9,987 si Office: • 3,600sf • 100 to 1000 sq. ft of office space OBbe Warehouse: VINT HILL BUSINESS PARK 540-347-6965 888-448-4332 fzgr.—”—t OAK - SMITH'S ANTIQUES est.1959, largest oak dealer in state 12K sq ft of quality refintshed 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 Place Your Ad Today Call 347-4222 Fax 349-8676 PUBLIC NOTICE FEMA-1458-DR- VA Notification is hereby given by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the intent to provide assistance to local governments. State agencies, and eligible non-profit organizations for damages resulting from a major disaster consisting of a severe winter storm, record/near-record snow, heavy rains, flooding and landslides in the Commonwealth of Virginia (FEMA1458-DR-VA) for the incident period of February 15, 2003 through February 28, 2003. FEMA intends to provide reimbursement to eligible applicants for emergency activities relative to the incident period, and for the restoration of damaged facilities to their pre-disaster conditions, and in accordance with current codes and standards. Certain measures to mitigate the effects of future flood and storm damage may be incorporated mto the restoration work. This assistance is granted under the authority of Public Law 93-288 as amended (the Stafford Act). The following counties and other jurisdictions were added to the original Declaration on April 28. 2003. and have been designated to receive Public Assistance funding for the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged public facilities (all categories of Public Assistance): Appomattox, Buchanan. Craig. Dickenson. Floyd. Halifax. Henry, Lee, Montgomery. Pittsylvania, Scott, Wise. Wythe, Danville City, Norton City, Roanoke City, and Salem City. The counties and other jurisdictions eligible for assistance for Emergency Protective Measures Category B only are: Arlington. Clarke, Fairfax. Fauquier. Frederick, Highland. Loudoun, Orange. Prince W'llliam. Rappahannock, Shenandoah. Warren, Alexandria City. Fairfax City. Falls Church City, Manassas City, Manassas Park City, and Winchester City. All counties and other jurisdictions are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The President's Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management, and Executive Order 11990. Protection of Wedands, require that all federal actions in or affecting the base floodplain or wedand areas be reviewed for opportunities to relocate out of the floodplain or wedand. Where there is no opportunity to relocate. FEMA is required to undertake a detailed rev iew to determine what measures aui be taken to minimize future flood damage and harm to the floodplain or Wetland An evaluation of social, economic, historical, environmental (including National Environmental Policy Act), legal and safety considerations will also be made, as appropriate The public is inv ited to comment or request additional information by writing to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Attention: FCO Thomas J. Costello, Disaster Field Office. 7401 Timberlake Road. Lynchburg. 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Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 INTENT TO DESTROY CLOSED CUNICAL 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 Culpeper, 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 rnday, 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 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 construction 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, 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. i, Virginia 22747. 5-01,5-08-03 By: John W. McCarthy County Administrator #496453

LARGE YARD SALE! Sat., 5/10, 8am. 665 Warren Ave., Little Washington. Variety of hshld .cTothes.fum., etc. MOVING, EVERYTHING must go. Amissville, 5/10, 8am. 771 Viewtown Rd. off 211. Furn, kitchen equip, tools. WARRENTON OLD TOWN, TFB Relay for Life Team, Bake Sale. Toys, furn, yard tools, HH. 5/10, 8-12. Fauquier Bank Courtyard. STRAW, CLEAN, bright Please call after 7pm. 540-439^775 TRI COUNTY FEEDS, Marshall, VA; Pennfield Horse Feeds. Staljmat SALE. $36.50. HAY AH, Tim, Mixed, Straw, Shavings. 888-8233337 NOVA & Montgomery Co MD. It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 r :n 240 Uniiia nwvw ■ V- _J PAINT GELD 4 yrs, 15.3h, great disposition ,.$9,900. Barbara 540-347-7144 blohre @crossllnk.net QUARTER & TB horses tor sale. Call tor details 540-347-2255 SEEKING' Lg. Pony/Sm Horse suitable for novice rider to trail ride. Barbara 540-347-7144 blohre @crossllnk.net Lawn * ^ ; FOR SALE: 48” Lesko Hydromower. Recently sen/iced $3000/obo. Call Karl at 540-3386266. Need mulch delivered? DOUBLE SHREDDED QUALITY hard wood mulch. Under $20. per yard plus delivery. 540364-6452 Times Community Newspapers ADS WORK Call 347-4222 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KINDLY TAKE NOTICE that the Town Council of the Town of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 14, 2003, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall to consider and adopt amendments to the zoning ordinance, amendments to the flood plan ordinance and amendments to the historic district ordinance. Revisions to the above ordinance are both technical and substantive. The full text of all amendments and revisions are available for inspection and copying by all interested parties at the town office of the Town of Washington during its normal business hours. A copy is also on file for inspection and review at the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office during its normal business hours. All are invited to attend and present their views. TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA John C. Bennett Town Attorney 5-01,5-08-03 *496390 L*gal Notices 7 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 WRANGLER JEANS, 13MWZ, 0936 DEN. Popular sizes in stock. Special orders invited. Happy T rails Western Wear, Bealeton 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. -\ 273 Rt* L-_ GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. AKC. shots, wormed, Black/tan & Black/Silver. Big bone. Becks Kennels $350$450 304-229-8545. |294 atvmnray* AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, handsome & friendly, young male cat. Current on shots & neutered. Call Dawn at Healthy PAWS 703754-4146. 2 BUSHELS OF last years Kenebeck potatoes, good to eat or plant. Bring containers. Metal parts of old fashioned corn sheller with hand crank. 540-3473427 FREE MULCH- For gar dens- U Haul, 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd, Remington, VA. 540439-2607 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 391 BECOME A SEMEN DOI^ AT THE GENETICS, IVF INSTIT AND HELP INFERTILE COUPLES EXPERIEN THE JOY OF PARENTHOOD. Seeking health, college educated, ethnically dverse men ages 18-40 and women ages 21-32. The semen dona pfograrn requires a '6month commitment and the average pay is $200 per specimen, Egg donas ae compensated $5000 per cyde fa their time and commitment. Visit www. gametedonors.com for more information and an application. 400 — A HAPPILY MARRIEt childless couple seek: to adopt newborn. Wi provide a loving horn, with at home parents Expenses paid. Pis ca Karen and Wayne 1 800-314-1884 PIN# 57 i PUN Tim* icensea Barber to work in Remington Barber shop. Call: 540-825-9399 BARN HELP NEEDED at modem horse facility. Flexible hours. Please call 540-937-9832 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 Legal Notices 7-> V. 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 5-01,5-08-03 #496404 TRUSTEE’S SALE ON 199 Compton Rd. Castleton, VA 22716 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $285,000.00, from Maria Siccardi, Grantor(s), dated September 29, 2001, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the County of Rappahannock on October 10, 2001 as Instrument #010001416, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front steps of Courthouse for the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, 238 Gay St., Washington, VA on 06/11/03 at 2:00 P.M., the property with improvements to wit: First Parcel: All that certain tract or parcel of land, containing 8.4216 acres together with buildings and improvements thereon and privileges and appurtenances therewith connected, situate, lying and being in Hampton Magisterial District, Rappahannock City, Virginia. And more fully described in the above Deed of Trust. Commonly known as 199 Compton Rd., Castleon, VA 22716. Tax ID: 30-17A. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $29,200.00 of 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. Settlement within twenty (20) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type. CONV (Trustee # L85760VIR) Substitute Trustee: Draper & Goldberg, PLLC, 803 Sycolin Road, Suite 301, Leesburg, VA 20175, 703-777-7101, email: ChristyA@drapgold.com 5-07, 5-14-03(472821 #497388 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF WASHINGTON AND WASHINGTON WATER WORKS BUDGETS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on Wednesday, May 14, 2003, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, a public hearing will be held to consider the adoption of the Town’s and Water Work's Budgets for fiscal year 2003-2004. A synopsis of the Budgets is set forth below. A copy of the entire proposed Budget for fiscal year 2003 2004 is available during normal business hours in the Town Hall and in the Office of the County Administrator of Rappahannock. The final budget will be voted on at the regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on June 11, 2003, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. All are invited to attend the public hearing on May 14, 2003 and make their views known. TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA John C. Bennett Town Attorney PROPOSED BUDGETS Town of Washington v$ashington Water Works BUDGETS FY 2003-2004 INCOME: 1000 State and County Taxes: 1100 Franchise Taxes: 1200 Grants: 1300 Meals & Lodging Taxes 1400 WWW Revenues: 1500 Interest: 1600 Miscellaneous: * TOTAL INCOME: EXPENSES 2000 Administration: 2500 Capital Expenses 3000 Capital Programs: 3500 Capital Reserves: 4000 Contributions: 4500 Staff: 5000 Maintenance: 5500 Operations: 6000 Professional: TOTAL EXPANSES Town of Washington: Washington Water Works: Total; $ $ $ $ $ $ _$ 1.746.150.00 $ 4.900 00 5.250 00 6.000.00 225.000 00 3,000 00 60.000.00 4.900.00 5.250.00 6.000 00 225.000.00 60.000 00 3.000 00 $ 1,5Q2,QQQ.QQ 26.660 00 1.389.500 00 8.000 00 18.700 00 47.090 00 9.200 00 11.200 00 28.220 00 1.538.510 00 60.000.00 $1,806,150.00 1.750.00 $ 28.410.00 25.400 00 183.320 00 0.00 11.310.00 19.200.00 20.600.00 6.PQQQ0 $ 1.389.500.00 25.400.00 191,320 00 18.700 00 58.400 00 28.400 00 31.800 00 34.220.00 267,580.00 $ 1,806,150 00 •Possible sale of real estate Sale of Avon HaK personal property Rental income 5-06-03 •498034 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 Established co. seeks exp. carpenters. Must have own tools & transportation. Window installation a plus. 703-222-3322 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 #1! i • Earn between $300 & $400/wk i • Paid vacation, holidays & mileage • Daytime, Mon-Fri • $100 monthly attendance bonus • • Must Have Car Merry Maids 540-347-0199 578 Waterloo Rd Warrenton, VA 20186 UUNb I Hut l IUN Established construction company seeks full time Construction/ Asphalt experience helpful. Benefits avail. John Simpson, Inc. 540-347-2030 ter, CarDrywal, Painters, innamodeing, specializing in fhshrig basements' kfcherV decks' porches & addtons for Class A biting contractor in No Va area Exc. benes incL med, 401K, dsabity. Exc. wages & bonuses. Good nsf & quaiy oriented indviduals or co. need only apply. 703-327-8800 or fax: 327-8857 or cel 571221-8668. DRIVERS/ HELPERS local moving company. Must have driver’s license & reliable car. Pay $8- $15/hr includes full medical benefits, paid holidays, vacation, & personal days, guaranteed hours. 540-439-6007 Electrical contracting company Is seeking experienced: ELECTRICIANS & HELPERS Valid VA driver’s license & copy of driving record required. Must have tools. Competitive pay and benefits. 540-349-9541 between 8a & 5p tor interview. GRADALL OPERATOR Experienced, for No. Virginia area. Steady work. 703-878-3032 703-850-3565 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR needed for residential excavation, loader, and dc&er experience necessary. 703-594-3505 Heavy Equipment Operators Needed Health, Dental, 401K avail. 540-347-6626 Ricky L Brown & Sons, Inc. HOUSEKEEPER wanted for B & B Basic hours: 8am - 12 noon, 5 days includes weekends. Duties, Breakfast, house cleaning, laundry, 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 onented installers with carpentry skills. Top Pay! Call 703-222-6900 For Your Employment Mood* call Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 INSURANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Experienced Property & Casualty Customer Service Representative needed for Fauquier County agency. Full-time position. Fax resume to 540-349-4130 or mail to P.O. Box 301 Warrenton, VA 20188 Kennel Assistant Part-time Flexible am & pm hours Starting pay $8/hr Must be 21 or older w/ reliable trans. Apply in person or call: Rappahannock Animal Welfare 160 Weaver Rd Amissville, VA 540-937-3283 Those that have applied before need not apply. Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT/ LEGAL ASSISTANT For busy Warrenton law office. Minimum 3 years experience in real estate settlement. Fax resume In confidence to: 540-349-8166 Thomas James Ross II, P.C. Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 I-. .V 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 Pools • Service Personnel Experienced • Laborers Full time Call or fax resume to: 540-364-3609 Ph 540-364-4838 Fax Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 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, expenence considered. Send resumes to: Teacher Search P.O. Box 739, Flint Hill, VA 22627 This is a test This is a test This is a test Established company seeking experienced warehouse person. Duties include: loading/ unloading trucks, inventory control, answering phones, and general warehouse duties. Must be fluent in Spanish & English. Call 703-222-3322 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 I . J 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 AVAILABLE: Experienced Graphic Artist/ Illustrator, has studio in Leesburg. Can work in your stu dio on temporary or full time. www.hfeverstudio.cofn Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Place an Ad They WORK! Call 347-4222 Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services 2003 summer Employment Opportunities V 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 #03-168 Summer Special Recreation Camp Leaders #03-171 Summer Sports Camp Supervisor #03-172 Summer Sports Camp Leader $14.33$10.70- $10.70$14.33 • $14.33$10.70- $10.70$10.70- $10.70$14.33 • $10.70$18.63/hr, $13.90/hr, $18.63/hr, $18.63/hr, $13.90/hr, $13.90/hr, $18.63/hr, $13.90/hr, up to 38 up to 27 up to 37 up to 38. up to 37 up to 40 up to 40. up to 40. 5 hrs/wk 5 hrs/wk 5 hrs/wk 5 hrs/wk 5 hrs/wk 0 hrs/wk 0 hrs/wk 0 hrs/wk SWIMMING POOLS - LOVETTSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER AND FRANKLIN PARK May - September 2003 #03-175 Lifeguard II #03-178 Pool Assistant Manager #03-179 Pool Manager #03-181 Water Safety Instructor #03-176 Maintenance Technician #03-177 Maintenance Worker #03-173 Facility Supervisor $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 $12.38 - $16.09/hr, up to 40 hrs/wk $10.70 - $13.90/hr, up to 40 hrs/wk FACILITY ATTENDANTS $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 checks, current certification in First Aid and CPR, and TB verification by June 13, 2003. Substitute positions are also available for most summer categories. *AII positions are contingent upon approval by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors* To receive a required application and for additional information regarding position description and requirements, visit the Loudoun County Web Site www.loudoun.Qov. Speech and hearing ONLY 703/777-0107. Applications must include the exact position title and recruitment number. Staff contact: Kathy Richardson 703/777-0473. JOB FAIR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Wednesday, May 14, 2003 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Loudoun Couijty 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 Recrdaltion Day Camp ® Sports Camps ® Swimming Pools ® Summer Outdoor Maintenance ® Summer Facility Supervisors ® CASA & Middle School Substitute Supervisors/ Leaders For more information on specific positions and recruitment lumbers, please visit our website at www.loudoun.aov or the 24-Hour Jobline at (703) 777 0536.

Automotive 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. ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE '96 Laredo, V8, all pwr, 4x4, tow pKg, 87K, $8250. LEXUS QS 300 '95, all opts, Ithr, snrf, 65K mis, $15,950. 703856-8144 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL '95 ivory on ivory, all options, 1 owner, garaged. Non smoker, Ex. cond 540-554-8552 LINCOLN CONT. Mark V. 79, exc. cond, 98K, AC, moonrf, Ithr, new paint, runs fine. $3000 OBO540-347-7645eves 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 1992 VOLVO 240, 173K, clean, good tires, air works, new CD, $4,000/ obo. 540-349-8919. Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 VW JETTA WAGON'02, black. GLS V6. 4DR, 13,500 mis, moonrf, AC, CD, side airbags. PW. $500 less than Blue Book at $20,900. 703-628-8448 01 JAYCO Qwest, 29' trailer, like new, must sell, sleeps 8, loaded. $11,000 OBO. 540349-1730 675 Twokml CHEVY '86. 4WD, 3/4 T AT,V8,350cc,mint cond new tires, chrm whls $5100 OBO. 703-7537240m$g,703-209-4317 FORD F150 '86. 4x4, 4 sp. V8, 132K mis, gooc work/farm truck. $1800 540-349-7773 F350 2003 4x4. reg cab 5.4 EFI V8, AT, factory install snow plow (only used on persona drive), 4K mis. $25,200 540-987-9434 ^/yvt with Fairfax Hyundai The Hyundai Advantage “America’s Best Warranty” 10 year/100,000 Mile Factory Warranty on ALL New Models! NtW 2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Fully Equipped with Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Mirror, Power L,ocks. $OAAA Below Factory 4Vvv Invoice Price NEW 2003 HYUNDAI Air Conditioning, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Steering, AM/FM Cassette $4 A A Below Factory JL Invoice Price NEW 2003 HYUNDAI ACCENT AM/FM Cassette, Rear Wiper, Tinted Glass, Super Gas Milage & Much More! 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When you buy one of our priced-to-sell vehicles, we’ll give you a $50 gift certificate to The Outback Steakhouse. SAVE MONEY... on a pre-owned CAR, TRUCK OR SUV. The deal you’re looking for is here and more affordable than ever with our wide choice of car loan rates and terms. 2Q A% Available from First Virginia Credit Services. iWapr Monthly payment for each $1,000 borrowed: on 2000-2002 models only as low as *29.39 for 36 months. HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE VEHICLES AVAILABLE! 02BUICK REGAL LS sm*. 40,4^*13,995 01 CHEVROLET CAMARO ^24^^*13,995 02 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER wwa, 6.397 u. *22995 02 CHEVROLET S-10 P/U Red. 3.620 ^ *9,995 02 FORD ESCAPE g™. ie,320 ia« *15,995 01 FORD F150 P/U m» *17,995 01 FORD TAURUS wwe.«.isom* *10.495 00 HONDA ACCORD EX Red 21332^ *16,995 99 CHEVROLET LUMINA ia, 53.074 ^ *6,995 01 FORD RANGER P/U a* 54.656 in. *9,995 02 KIA SPECTRA am. ,Mn>n» *7.995 02 NISSAN X-TERRA *17.995 00MERCEDESSLK230 ai* 31,211uw *32995 02MITSUBISHI GAUNT *10.995 01 SUZUKI VITARA wmamua *10,995 00 PONTIAC TRANS AM »* ‘17.995 01 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT «.,»7,W28.995 02 TOYOTA CELICA GT aue. 16,32s u& *16.995 01 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 w.«.«, H#s»17995 03 Fonl F150 P|U sia, «aouts *27.995 i This j Coupon I Qivos You $ 250 Off The Sticker Price Cannot be I off Any Vehicle combined with j Listed Here! any other offer! First Virginia Auto Sales 9018 Centreville Rd. Manassas, VA 703-330-0334 www.ffirstvirginia.com Mon, WM « Fife 8:30-3 Tbo ft Thun: 8:30-7 Sat: S-8 TOYOTA TACOMA 97, 4x4, 4 cyl, 5-sp.. AC, exc. cond , 55K, $8500/ obo. Must sell. Call 540-825-5469. Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 For Employment and Classified Or Fax 540-349-8676 RESTAURANT Server Pantry Cook Receptionist Food Runner (.Sundays) The Ashby Inn 540.592.3900 TELLER/MEMBER SERVICE REP Come join our dynamic and growing team in McLean, VA. FULL TIME position with hours of 7:30-4:00 M-F. Must be a team player with strong customer service skills. Experience in the banking industry required. Mircosoft Office and Internet knowledge a must. Outstanding benefits package available. E-mail, fax, or send resume to: Milestone Federal Credit Upion Attn: HR Dept 202 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730 Fax: 781-271-2036 Email: hr@milestonefcu.org Equal Opportunity Employer COOK #3-88-01 On-call for meals preparation in commercial kitchen in Culpeper. Weekend hours included. $7.56p/hr RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS #3-52-03 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 SENIOR RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS #3-89-01 FT position providing supervision and administration of the day to day staffing and activities of the group homes emphasizing community integration and quality of life. BS degree or equiv. exp. $29,171.00 p/yr FLOATER STAFF ASSISTANT #3-99-01 PT position (18.75 hrs/wk with benefits) floating between clinics covering the five county area. Skills interacting with public, handling confidential data and Word Perfect 5.1. Includes evening hours. $9.18 per/hr SUBSATNCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #3-9-08 On-call positions available to monitor client activities, conduct drug screens and perforrn related tasks. Exp. in human services. $9.64 p/hr RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPIOAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Please apply with RRCSB application by 8:30 am, Monday, May 19, 2003, to Human Resources, P.O.Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100. TDD: 540-825-7391 EEO/AA www.leesburfichryslerdcxlfie.com THIS WEEKS FEATURE 1 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS IIKRMm, LMthMV CO, I nirl>d #2243* EEgj 19M FORD ESCORT WAGON Auto. A/C. P/W, P/l f€564A 1992 FORD 7 PASS. VAN Dual A/C. Auto. Must See #6592A 1996 MERCURY OR. MARQUIS All Power Cass #7719A 2002 DODGE NEON SB Auto. A/C #9643A 2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS LXI Auto Sunroof. CD Player #9601A 2002 DODGE STRATUS SB Auto. All Power, CD Player #9629A 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE 4x4 Cass, A/C. #9580A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 5 Spd. AC. Cass #222SA 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER Auto A C #6543A 1998 DOOQE RAM 1500 4x4 QUAD CAS 5 9 Liter Fiberglass Cover, Sport PVg #6591A 2001 MECURY GRAND MARQUIS LS 11K Mikes Leather CD Player #2243A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX Leather CD Player, AH Power #9646A 2000 DOOQE DURANGO SLT Leather. CD. Dual AC #4470A 2000 DOOQE GRAND CARAVAN LE Leather Quad Seating. Dual AC #9638A 2000 CHRYSLER SSBRMQ CONVERTIBLE All Power. AC. Auto #9645A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN A COUNTY LX 25k Miles. Dual AC CD Player *9609A 2002 DOOQE RAM 2500 8 PASSAGES VAN AC. Auto CD Player #9639A 2002 DOOQE OR. CARAVAN Dual AC. CD Player *9624A 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT Dual AC. CD Player Low Miles #9636A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBMNO CONVERTIBLE LX CD Player Power, 300 Mikes #9640A 2002 DOOQE QR. CARAVAN SPT 10k Mikes Dual AC, CD Player #9628A 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN A COUNTRY LX Dual AC, CD Player Quad Seats *9623A 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN A COUNTY LX Duai AC CO Player Quad Seating f96i5A 2003 DOOQE RAM CARGO VAN V fl. Auto. 200 Miles #9633A 2002 DOOQE DAKOTA 4x4 CLUB CAB V8, Auto.AC #9644A 2002 JEEP OR. CHEROKEE LARADO Auto. CD Player. Al Power #9620A 2002 DOOQE DAKOTA 4x4 QUAD CAB V8. Auto CD Player #9626A 2003 DOOQE DAKOTA 4x4 QUAD CAB V8 Auto. 16k Mies #962SA 2002 DODGE RAM 2900 4x4 P/U Auto, AC. CD Player *4698A 2002 DODGE RAM 19004x4 QUAD Auto AC. CD Player #9621A *5.977 *6277 *7977 10977 11577 12977 13.977 14577 14577 15777 15977 15.977 15.977 15.977 16.977 16.977 17577 17977 15977 15977 15977 15977 19577 19577 19.977 20977 21.977 24.977 25577 25.977 #1 in New Car Sales 2002 Best of Loudoun PoD Results |219 Catoctin Circle, S.E. Leesburg, Virgini 703-777 I Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 SUPERINTENDENT Commercial contractor specializing ir school construction/renovation seekint experienced superintendents for 1-2C million dollar projects in Washington Metro Area. Candidate must be motivated working superintendent capable of man aging company workforce & subcontractors. Must be familiar with all aspects ol construction, including self performed footing & slab work. Please fax resume to: 301-417-0576 or mail to: 7940 Queenair Dr. Gaithersburg, MD 20679 HOUSEKEEPER RESERVATIONS Middleton Inn, Washington, VA. <* Experience preferred. Good starting rate. Come ivork in a friendly upbeat environment! Please contact Michelle 540-675-2020 to schedule an interview PURDY BROS. TRUCKING CO., INC. WINCHESTER, VA. DUE TO EXPANDING BUSINESS HIRING FULL-TIME DRIVERS • $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS • 99% NO TOUCH FREIGHT • 2001 MODEL CENTURY CLASS • FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS • UP TO 32 CENtS PER MILE • 401K • MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, LIFE. INS. • HOME WEEKLY REQUIRMENTS: • VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE a CLASS A CDL • GOOD MVR Midwest, over the road and regional positions INTERESTED, QUALIFIED DRIVERS CALL JERRY 1-888-444-9943 Local: 540-868-2021 TRANSIT OPERATOR #3-91-01 FT position available to transport consumers & deliver meals. Good driving record required. $14,733. p/yr. fWl RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Please apply with RRCSB application by 8:30 am, Monday, May 19, 2003, to Human Resources, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100. TDD: 540-825-7391 EEO/AA p ELECTRICIAN/ PLUMBER HELPERS PAY BASED ON EXP. Full-time. Benefits available. Must have valid driver's license! ESTES REPAIR SERVICE 540-675-3489 ESTATE MANAGEMENT COUPLE \ NEEDED Fauquier County. Must lie experienced in rare of lawn*. Buildings, and equipment, a* well a*, owner* house and pets. Heferenee* re qui red. Please reply !>y letter to: Akenfield P.0. Box 155 l pperville, Virginia 2018.”) RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE LOAN OFFICER , NEEDED FOR RAPPAHANNOCK NATIONAL BANK Rappahannock National Bank is seeking a self-motivated Residential Real Estate Loan Officer. Qualified candidates should have at least three years residential real estate experience. A working knowledge of the Rappahannock County real estate market is desirable. Respon sibilities include creating sales and marketing: techniques, managing the real estate lending process for all loan applicants, ensuring that in terviews are conducted appropriately and that necessary documenta tion is available for the loan process. Proficiency n Word and Excel is required with experience in LaserPro preferred. Resumes and cover letters can be faxed to 540-675-1225, emailed to mleake^ubsh.coin or mailed to: ESB Rappahannock National Bank PO Box 179, Washington, VA 22747 EOE Printing % Franljins A full service printing, personalization, and mail service facility, serving Northern Virginia and Metro DC, located at Vint Hill near Warrenton, VA is in need the following positions: GRAPHICS/DIGITAL PREPRESS OPERATORS Must have solid experience in troubleshooting customer files in PC and Mac applications including Corel Draw, Fontographer, Freehand, Illustrator, Microsoft Suite, PageMaker, Photoshop, Quark Express. Experience with high end printers in black/white and color a plus. Experience in trouble shooting customer files desirable Graphic Deisgners with some Prepress experience are encouraged to apply. CUSTODIAN (PART-TIME! This person will be responsible for cleaning the inside areas of the building. General Housekeeping skills are requried. Operation of floor cleaning machines and carpet cleaning machines will be part of the job function. This position will require some lifting to empty truth receptacles. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter end works well with minimal supervision. This is a part-time position of approximately 20 hours per week. We offer competitive wages, benefits and a good work environment with a growing company. Fax your resume to: (540) 428-2051 or e-mail at: Sherrle@frankllns.cc To request and application please call 540-428-7000

James W. Kilby Native of Rappahannock James Wilson Kilby, 85, a farmer and noted civil rights activist died May 2 at the Loving Arms Nursing Home in Front Royal. Mr. Kilby was born Dec. 3, 1917 in Rappahannock County to the late John Henry Kilby and Mary Ella Smith Kilby. Mr. Kilby, backed by the NAACP and other parents, was instrumental in winning a lawsuit in 1959 against the Warren County School Board that led to « federal court order admitting nearly two dozen black students to the previously allwhite Warren County High School. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Catherine Ausberry Kilby of Flint Hill. He was a member and deacon of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill. He retired from the board after over 50 years of service. Additional survivors include three sons, James Kilby of Front Royal, John F. Kilby of Boynton Beach, Fla. and Gene M. Kilby of Lanham, Md.; two daughters, Patricia Kilby-Robb of Baden, Md., Betty Ann Fisher of Euless, Tfexas; three sisters, Mildred Timbers, Irene Timbers both of Woodville, Poly Dennis of Culpeper; 12 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. _ A Celebration of Life was held on May 7 at Riverton United Methodist Church in Front Royal with Rev. Alfred Woods officiating. Interment followed at Panorama Memorial Gardens in Front Royal. Memorial contributions may be made to the James Wilson Kilby Foundation, Inc., 824 Shenandoah Shores Road, Front Royal, Va. 22630. Jonas R. Jenkins Washington resident Jonas Robert Jenkins, 84, of Real estate transfers The Mowing real estate transactions were recorded recently in the Rappahannock Circuit Court Clerk’s Office: Alan F. Brown and wife to Francis T. TVeutlein and wife, 24.4136 acres, 1.1364 acres. Hampton District $127,000, Charles H. Sager to Jennifer L Sager, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Lots 11, 12, 14, Block 2, Section D, Flat 4. Deed of gift Bernice W. Brady to James H. Rothrock and wife, two acres. Wakefield District $189,000. Aubrey Russell Campbell and others to Aubrey Russell Campbell, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Section D, Flat 4, Block 3, Lots 50, 51. Wakefield District Deed of gift Bradford Robert Fisher and wife to Ruth Ochs .5542 acre. Hampton District Tbwn of Washington. $380,000. Jesse Lee Foster Sr. and wife to Jesse Lee Foster Jr. and wife, 2.40 acres, .05 acre. Deed of gift Frederick C. Schaefer and others to Stephen R. Vide and wife, 54.48 acres. Hawthorne District $407,000. Maria Louise Gabriel to Brett L Boyce and wife, 1.04812 acres. Jackson District $160,000. John Franklin Huff HI and wife to John Franklin Huff ID, 2.487 acres M/L Jackson District iuciiivxi vjaicwiAAi aiiu uuicia to Paul Baldwin and wife, 25/42 undivided interest, 12.93 acres. Hampton District $32,000. Jon B. Morgan, trustee, to Delma A. Bagley and others, trustees, 30.1080 acres. Hawthorne District $800,000. Michael D. Harding and others to Daniel A. Ganz and others, 10.4454 acres. Hampton District $285,000. Brian Hicks and wife to Michael L Brown and wife .3591 acre. Piedmont District $105,000. Carroll Kidwell and wife to Outback Inc. and others, 12.3434 acres. Wakefield District $418,000. Dale Atkins Adler and husband to Marjorie D. Atkins, one half interest Parcel B, 6.277 acres. Hampton District Deed of gift. Joyce M Bailey to Jeffrey L Vires, 1.5059 acres. Jackson District $120,000. Marjorie GrigBby Jordan to Donald L Porter, Lot 7, acre^. $14,500. '—^ Rosalind L Vincent to Ashley V Adams, 4.9741 acres. Piedmont District $230,000. James Bradley Williams to Robert L. Williams and wife, Skyverge Estates, Lots 1-Aand 2-A Wakefield District $35,000. Nicholas J. Lynn and wife to Marc A Blanchard and wife, 25 acres. Jackson District $441,000. 4 Washington died April 28 at his residence. Mr. Jenkins was a veteran, farmer and carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Mary Atkins Jenkins of Washington; four sons, Jonas Jenkins Jr., Jack Jenkins of Washington, Bill Jenkins of Front Royal and Jimmy Jenkins of Clifton; and a daughter, Betty Settle of Washington. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Ann Clatterbuck and one sister, Ester Woodard. A graveside service was held May 1 at Washington Masonic Cemetery with Rev. John Burke and Rev. Phil Bailey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Fire Department, P. O. Box 238, Washington, Va. 22747. Dr. Robert Rodgers Veterinarian Dr. Robert James Rodgers, 91, died on April 22. ‘ A long-time resident of Flint Hill, he served as a veterinarian since his graduation from Tfexan A&M in 1941 when he married Juanda Mae Bentley. He worked with large animals for the U. S. government from North Carolina, Tbxas, California and New York. He was a master mason. He is survived by his family: Karan Rodgers; Stephanie and Jennifer Tbrneden; Jill, Jack, and Lauren Humphries; Daliah and Richard Macon; Becky and Lad Nicholson; Thomas Louis Rodgers; and by his loving friends Pat and Clarence Shifflett. He was preceded in death by sisters Sallie Anne Rodgers and Mary Ellen Porter; and wife Juanda Bentley. A memorial service, conduc ed by Reverend James Wood, was held at the Tfeague Funeral Home on April 24. Mary Dongoski Family in Sperryville Mary Dongoski, 71, of Front Royal, died April 29 at her residence. l Hi I V IV 5 YR. FIXED PAYMENT Purchase • Refinance • Cash-out • No Income/No Asset Program Available c, • New Construction • The Leader In "Hard to Place" Loans • Serving All Areas Good, Fair or Troubled Credit Jumbo Loans up to $4,000,000.00 Residential • Commercial • Multi Family • Manufactured Home -4^ CARTERET MORTGAGE CORPORATION •APQl Morin Labor AflM. 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At the Moser Funeral Home, we find that families can rest confident of their loved one’s desires when funeral plans have been made in advance. We’re at 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. Call 347-3431. “The heart has its reasons which reason does not understand." Blaise Pascal Mrs. Dongoski was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Front Royal. Mrs. Dongoski is survived by her husband, Edward Dongoski; two sons, Steven Dongoski of Winchester and William Dongoski of Linden; two daughters, Ann Waters of Sperryville and Barbara Birch of Front Royal. Additional survivors include one brother, Joseph Birosik of Wilkes Barre, Pa.; four grandsons, seven granddaughters and one g*eatgranddaughter. A mass was held on May 2 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Rev. William Ruehl officiating. 12.9 acres with 2 bedroom house, one car garge w ith electric and flue for wood stove. 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Class A Builder • House site and orientation. • Driveway location and cost. • Drainfield location and costs. ^RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE RESOURCES 540-675-1190 www.rappahannockrealestateresources.com Butch Zindel butch@rapprealestate.com Real Estate m r-^-—7% Wc welcome you to join our family of satisfied Sellers and Buyers. Real Estate III is Central Virginia’s largest real estate firm with nine offices to serve you. Real Estate III is committed to excellence and we are committed to you. Call us with any real estate question or needs and we will be happy to serve you. Many of our Spring listings are already gone. New Listings Welcome! Complimentary market analysis. 540-675-1373 www.RealEstatein.coin Rick Kohler, Broker Mitzie Young, GRI Betsy Hille, Realtor Mary Dixon, Realtor Kaye Kohler, Assistant Laurel Mills Store - Circa 1875: Dreamed of owning a working country store? This store has character. Nefetled in the Foothills of Rappahannock County. Renovated up and downstairs. Apartment is located upstairs with 2 BR/1.5 BA. A beautiful stonewalled/brick floored space in lower level with separate entrance suitable for additional commercial shop or studio. $349,500 Private and secluded spacious home with 3 BR/ 2 BA on 14 acres. Wooded, stream, wood floors, hot tub, open and airy house plan, outbuildings. A Farmette that is perfect for animals. Fitting for weekend home or full time residence. $405,000 Grandview Ave: Privately located house on 5 manageable acres close to Town of Washington on paved road. Lot has some landscaping, fencing, and park-like treed area and mountain views from front deck. Master bedroom on main floor with sitting or computer room, great room with open loft library separating two bedrooms. Full basement with full bath for 4th BR. Extra workshop space over garage. $299,000 12699 Lee Highway • Washington, VA 22747 Rappahannock Office: 540-987-9243 www.SamSneadRealty.com If you wish to search the Multiple Listing System go to Homesdatabase.com/samsnead Sam Snead: 540-987-9336 Denise Chandler 675-3900 Amy Sloane Timbers 987-8668 Lee Dillard 675-3564 Dulcida Estrada 825-4300 Emily Taylor 987-8019 Kf i Interment followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 123 W. Main St., Front Royal, Va. 22630. Rappahanock Horse r CflialSft aad s^nttoanSg fen beaje *oth errsh {fecksj fight, lots of vcnaMe living specs wit§ sp^mst ^Ft Cathedral ceilings, wood stoves. 6U Sg&aj __ jant spins? staircase, .to! toft area OvertOs^Sqa" too®. tegs 24x24 ifcacfeed two erfMgtfwsAsi autoosatc opfJsss. Storage dbw fe bis of 'j| pul! down sails, cemb* easily be mJe. tab opJce/sJ 'dSo, Fencing and ttjis 24x34 stall bam make (Ms fwf* . jpofect fat jo® tern,. Ampte .i»j storage a Mi ; .above. 0 acres of privacy but yet only a HJ# iSElasI RP4481123 aw o owes no® ■ •■ ‘ • Candice R. Southard REALTORS $329. w C^css/'oscfe **■«»« **,*&£ OffiOBc 3«1825-two*Tod Free; 5888)796-394? c^^.^s.1 ', FM:V54Ci82M&10Hw»CJ)lce:!5«>727-0591 m. SPERRYVILLE REALTY 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, X baths, basement, deck, central heat & air. $229*000. 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-columncd portico, beautiful carved mantels and graceful main stairway. Dependencies include tenant house, ice house, bam, smoke house, 2 additional tenant cottages, and a 2500 ft. grass landing strip with three hangars. Recently reduced to $2,600,000 Mount Prospect- c. 1850 brick manor set on 42+/- acres on the edge of Historic Washington, Virginia. From its hill top position the home, completely restored and expanded, maintains its “prospect” of the town with its church steeples to the north east and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. Amenities include pool, guest house, stable and restored smoke house. $1,750,000. Summerhill - Beautiful 200 acre estate located in the Shenandoah Valley. Set at an elevation of 1200 ft, the 7,000sf home was constructed in 2000 and is built to the highest standard with the finest of material. Breathtaking mountain vistas are visible from almost every room. Amenities include tenant house, 10-stall stable, equipment shed, board fencing and numerous other improvements. Also numerous streams and a pond. $1,750,000. gt Contact Justin H. Wiley (540) 672-5603 "kaxk-I Iakdy. lxc„ Realtors Pinecroft - Flint Hill, Virginia Open By Appointment Grant Griffith and Ryall Smith are proud to offer one of Rappahannock County’s most unique and desirable homes. This enchanting, gated, 50 acre, “Dual” residence is only 1.5 hours from DC. Neither words nor photos can adequately convey the unique setting, the supreme tranquility, or the dynamic ambience of this 4 bedroom, 4 & 1/2 bath, singlelevel residence sited on its own 4 acre, stocked lake! Awesomely spacious, beautifully appointed, rooms with superb flow make for effortless & festive entertaining year round. Gracious slate foyer leads to a handsome living room with fireplace, separate, family/media area, super deluxe, granite. kitchen open to a 24’ long dining room with wood stove. Two huge master suites with baths are complemented by two other bedrribms.with adjoining baths and all have commodious closets. Almost all of the gloriously windowed rooms look directly on the lake as does the deck, big screened porch and the pool area. The ever changing views are captivating. A separately platted, contiguous, 25 acre parcel with a charming, updated, 2 bedroom, log cabin overlooking the lake enhances the property's versatility. TWo garages house your cars and lawn tractors, which convey. Lustily landscaped and beautifully treed with extensive, shaded, walking trails, Pinecroft is wonderful all season retreat that makes “coming home" a delight! Offered at $1,195,000 For a virtual tour go to: http://www.circlepix.com/home/56-25956 Just Listed - 3 choice lots in the sought after Castleton area, all with state road frontage, utilities, etc. 11.3 acres - $159,500, 7 acres - $139,500, 5.5 acres - $119,500, all with possible owner financing. Call for details. __1*_ For a private appointment or more information, please contract the listing agents Grant Griffith and Ryall Smith at either 1-800-298-5280 x237 or 261 or 202-546-7000 x237 or 261 We are always pleased to offer free, in depth!, market analysis of your residence or property, with no charge or obligation. □ ft