Rappahannock News, May 15, 2003

125th Year... No. 20 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2003 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Griffin Tavern opens today Photos courtesy ot Richard Lykes A new dining experience awaits Rappahannock County residents when Griffin Tavern and Restaurant in Flint Hill opens its doors and welcomes diners at its official opening today. Griffin Tavern: a new dining destination in Rappahannock By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News A new addition to Rappahannock’s restaurant scene officially opens today in Flint Hill: Griffin Tavern and Restaurant. This British-style tavern— showcasing local food and decor, three dining rooms, a pub and retail store—is the long-awaited creation of Jim and Debbie Donehey. Its inspiration came from many weekend trips the Doneheys made to this area before they bought land six years ago near Flint Hill and built a hand-hewn log home with mountain views. “I always wanted a restaurant that offered home-style cooked meals using fresh ingredients and local produce,” said Debbie Donehey, . “and Jim dreamed of a pub like he bad learned to love in England where he worked for much of his professional life.” When Oasis Duplication decided to move to larger quarters and sell its lovely old building on Route 522 in Flint Hill—previously known I as Chappalapa or the Bradford House— the Doneheys decided to take the plunge. After nine months of extensive remodeling, Griffin Tavern still retains much of its 1850s Victorian charms with old French doors with beveled-glass, high ceilings, light-failed rooms, columned See TAVERN, Page A7 Finding it difficult to get a good burger and a cold draft beer for lunch, the couple decided to follow their dreams and open such an establishment. County groups honor Dr. Krebser Conservation fund created in his honor By Alan Zuschlag Special to the Rappahannock News A new conservation fund to protect sensitive properties in Rappahannock County is being created in honor of Dr. Werner Krebser. In naming the fund after Dr. Krebser the organizers are acknowledging the debt owed to Dr. Krebser for his decades of dedication and tireless hard work to help preserve and protect the scenic beauty and way of life in this county that all Rappahannockers treasure. The Krebser Fund is being created with assistance from the Piedmont Environmental Council and input from various community organizations including the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance and Rappahannock Farmers’ Association. Initial organizers include Merrill Strange, Bob Lander, Gary Light, John Sullivan, Tony Lapham, Dick McNear and Alan Zuschlag, as well as Doug Larson and John Rice of the Piedmont Environmental Council. For more information on the Krebser Conservation Fund and how to contribute, contact John Rice at (540) 987-9437 orjrice@pecva.org. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 , Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) 4 Dr. Werner Krebser Headwaters names grant in his honor By Linda Tarry Special to the Rappahannock News Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, has been made the recipient of a challenge grant from an anonymous donor to benefit the Headwaters Endowment Fund. The Headwaters board has voted to name this grant in honor of Werner Krebser. Dr. Krebser has been chairman of the Headwaters Endowment Committee since its inception in 1998 and he has been a major supporter of the fund. The terms of the challenge grant will benefit Headwaters by one dollar See KREBSER, Page A5 School Board slashes administrative costs By Gerald Ochs Special to the Rappahannock News Chairman Wesley Mills and the School Board responded to calls from County Administrator John McCarthy and the Board of Supervisors and cut school administrative costs by nearly $95,000 at its May 13 meeting. The cuts were prompted by the Board of Supervisors adoption on May 5 of a Fiscal Year 2004 school budget that was $100,735 less than that requested. At that adoption meeting, McCarthy said that according to reports of Virginia's Auditor of Public Accounts, Rappahannock County Public Schools had the second highest administrative cost in Virginia in 2002 and only two jurisdictions were higher the year before The School Board's response to the Board of Supervisors was revealed in a prepared statement read by Chairman Mills at this week’s School Board meeting. In order to accommodate the budget shortfall of $100,735, the board is restructuring the central officer roles and responsibilities," said Mills. We shall abolish the positions of Assistant Superintendent and Director of Curriculum and Instruction. We shall create a new position called Executive Director of Human Resources and Instruction ..." The new position of Executive Director, Mills added, would not be See SCHOOLS, Page A8 Long-time teacher dies Many residents of Rappahannock and Fauquier counties remember Pauline Hawkins Bruce as a longtime educator, tutor and perhaps, the best Latin teacher in the state. Her students would consistently win statewide Latin competitions. Mrs. Bruce, who taught school for 40 years, died May 13 at the age of 90 at her Washington home after a long illness. She began teaching during the Depression in a one room school house in Limeton, Va. She taught at the Amissville School when it was a tworoom school heated by a wood stove. She also taught at both Sperryville and Washington high schools. In 1952, Mrs. Bruce left the Rappahannock County public school system and began teaching at Warrenton High School in Fauquier County. There her principal asked her to teach Latin because she was certified to do so and because no one else had studied it. She was reluctant but accepted the task and it became the Pauline Hawkins Bruce love of her teaching. She subsequently became wellknown throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia due to the achievements and successes of her Latin students in statewide academic competitions. She retired in 1975. During her years teaching, she also See TEACHER, Page A2 Rappahannock Relay for Life on Saturday By Bette Mahoney Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Relay for Life is this Saturday. The pre-Relay activities begin with registration and campsite set-up at 3 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Cancer survivors are encouraged to register and come to the reception which will begin at 3:30 p.m. The official opening ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. The Relay itself will begin with the Survivors’ Walk after the Survivors’ Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. All cancer survivors are urged to participate in this part of the Relay. Following the Survivors’ lap, walkers from teams will continue the Relay throughout the night while other team members enjoy the activities, sleep or rest at their campsites. Some of the activities include: • A fabulous picnic beginning around 5:30 or 6 p.m.-since food is a must for all Rappahannock events; • Face painting, and a disc jockey to entertain both young and old; • Choral groups and various other Rappahannock notables ^appearing throughout the evening; • An education tent to provide information about fighting and detecting cancer; • The lighting of the luminaries at dark around 9 p.m. in honor or memory of both cancer victims and cancer survivors; • Pizza madness at 11 p.m. where pizza will be served to all the teams; • Continental breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday; and, finally • Closing ceremonies at 8 a.m. where the teams that met their fundraising goals as well as those top fundraising teams will be recognized. Final arrangements are now underway. The many teams are completing their fund raising and readying themselves for the Relay, entertainment and camping out. They are also busy preparing food under the direction of Bev Atkins, the Picnic Chair. Others are busy making certain that all of the details are in place to assure a safe and enjoyable Relay. Safety rules require that a respon sible adult supervise children under 18. See RELAY, Page A6 tub i ii rii iif mm— Photo paradise Shenandoah National Park will hold a photography seminar June 7-8 to learn how to capture the park’s beauty. See Page A3. ‘Gangs of New York’ This spectacular epic will be the movie on Friday, May 16 at The Theatre in Little Washington at 8 p.m. See Page B1. y * -- ■'-» Summer camp The Rappahannock Nature Camp is gearing up for its 16th annual day camp for children on June 30. See Page A7. Varsity softball Captain Rachel Sharp and her teammates are nearing the end of their journey to be state softball champions. See Page B1. f

Cub Scouts cross over bridge to Boy Scouting By Roger Pierson' Special to the Rappahannock News Three Cub Scouts of Pack 123 attended the Webelos (We’ll be Loyal Scouts) Woods Crossover Campout at Camp Rock Enon near Gore, Va. where they progressed from Cub to Boy Scouts on the weekend of April 4-6. Daniel Clement, Aidan Demolli and Dustin Milam accompanied by Troop 36 Scout Gavin Forrest enjoyed a weekend of camping and learning tlag etiquette, basketry, knot tying, safety and first aid. In doing so the Scouts made progress towards Boy Scout 'Ihnderfoot rank. After a dinner of chicken wings and baked beans served in the dining hall Saturday evening, the Scouts were reunited with their families and proceeded in a silent march to the Council campfire site. The natural amphitheater and a bonfire provided the perfect ambiance for the ceremony to follow. In this ceremony, the Scouts cross a bridge of lashed logs symbolizing their progression from Cub to Boy Scouting. In all, 125 Cub Scouts from the Shenandoah Area Council , Photos by Roger Pierson Cub Master Opie Crawford sends (left to right) Dustin Milam, Aidan Demolli and Daniel Clement off to Boy Scouts aided by Troop 36 Boy Scout Gavin Forrest. crossed over the bridge and were welcomed bv a Boy Scout troop of their choosing at the far end. Congratulations and snacks followed at the crackerbarrel social, after which the Boy Sunnyside Farm Market 337 Cay St. Washington, VA 22747 5 40-675-1074 Spring At Sunnyside Farm Market We Have Spring Plants For Sale In The Carden Beside The Market • Heirloom Tomatoes ' • Pfeppers < • Herbs • Flowers All frown organically at our '«% Sk nearby farm ,, Varieties updated daily Rib Night Every Friday Night! Ready to eat or ready to heat delicious wagyu beet ribs available this Friday, May 16th Ribs are $8.00 per person with a selection of side dishes available Tastes great with Star Hill Amber or Rale Ale from Ashburn, VA * Stop by the store, or call 675-1074 to place your order. Toast the Spring with wines from Sunnyside! Wines to compliment every meal. Wines to suit every mood. Wines to please every wallett. - Check Us Out! Comprehensive Plan < Public Forum * Please join your neighbors and the County Planning Commission for an Open Forum on the subject of: The Future of Rappahannock County The Forum will be held at the Sperryville Fire Hall on Thursday, May 29th at 7:30 pm Yes! H Please enter my new subscription to: fiappahantiock News Subscription Rates By Rappahannock..s21. Elsewhere in the U.S.t27.'"/year Name _;_ Address ___ City'__Statc__ Zip_ Mail subscriptions ait payable in advance. Make check or money order pay able ter. iappahannock Nnus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This fixm may also be used fix CHANGE OF ADDRESS OUAddrac New Addrear -- J The Rappahannock News (USPS #455580) is published every Thursday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER Send address changes to Rappahannock News, PO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. Scouts retired to their tents to be awakened by the sound of reveille Sunday morning. After breakfast and a chapel sendee the Scouts broke camp and headed home looking forward to their next camping experience. The Scouts did not have long to wait as Troop 36 held a weekend campout at Wakefield Manor, the estate of Col. and Mrs. R. Dickey, beginning Friday, April 25. The new Scouts were introduced to relying on themselves to prepare, cook, and cleanup after their own meals. Other skills learned includ ed fire building, woods tool safety, care and use, orienteering, tent pitching, general preparedness and hiking safety including the recognition of poisonous plants. After preparing themselves and developing a plan, four of the Scouts took an unaccompanied two-mile hike along mapped, but unmarked, trails through the woods of Wakefield Manor. The Scouts arrived within five minutes of the planned time, much to the satisfaction of their Scoutmaster. On Sunday morning, the troop held a brief chapel service before breaking camp. When Tomorrow Starts Without Me \\*hen tomorrow starts without me, ami I’m not there to see; It the sun should rise ami find vours eves, all tilled with tears for me, I wish so much you wouldn't cr\, the wav vou did today, while thinking ot the mam things, we didn’t get to say. I know how much vou love me, as mileh as I love,vou, and each time that vou think ot me, I know \ou'll miss we too. Hut when tomorrow starts without me, please trv to understand, that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand, and said m\ place was ready, in Heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk awav, a tear tell from my eve, tor all life. I’d alwavs thought I didn't want to die, 1 had so such to live tor,* so much yet to do, it seemed almost impossibrt, that I was leaving vou I thought ot all the yesterdays. the good anu me nan, I thought of all the love we shared, and all the tun we had It I could relive vesterday, just even tor aw hile. I’d say goodbve and kiss you and maybe see you smile Hut then I fully realize, that this could never be, for emptiness and memories, would take the place ot me. And when I thought ot worldh things, I might miss come tomorrow, I thought ofvou, and when I did, my heart was tilled with sorrow. Hut when I walked through Heaven’s gates, I felt so much at home. When Ciod looked down and smiled at me, from his great golden throne. He said, “This is eternity, and all I’ve promised you, Today tor life on earth is past, but here it starts anew, I promise no tomorrow, but each dav’s the same as last, and since each day’s the same day, there's no longing for the past. Hut you have been so taithtul, so trusting and so true. Though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn’t do. But you have been forgiven and now at last vou’re free. So won’t you take my hand and share my life with me? So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for evcrvtjmc you think of me, I’m right here, in your heart. Author unknown In Loving Memory of Roger Dale Hawkins Love, Chris, Kim, Mom & Family A All deadlines move forward 1 dayt Real Estate Tuesday, May &0 5 p.m. a * I • *e | ^ * Weekender sdfljPf Si Spaa. Main News \ V-.ftiftojiMay-ja ■ jmg& jPriday, plqg&i: 1 ijSr.VSSWPS*!?' \ "S‘MV X" , fc - JjVifiaf f iiii f Scouts Josh Bywaters, Mike Landrum and Aidan Demolli of the Flaming Arrow Patrol wash dishes after enjoying a meal on the Troop 36 campout at Wakefield Manor last month. Teacher From Page A1 enjoyed tutoring students in the summer months. For a number of years, students from Thailand lived in the home with the Bruce family for the purpose of improving their speaking skills and learning American culture. In the years after World War II and prior to the advent of motels, like numerous other families in Rappahannock County, Mrs. Bruce operated a tourist home for visitors traveling through the area. These tourist homes preceded the modernday bed and breakfast establishments. After retirement, she owned and operated the "Spoon Cellar," an antique shop in her home where she specialized in early American Coin silver and sterling silver. Mrs. Bruce was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. She joined the Rappahannock Garden Club during its second year in existence in the early 1950s. Mrs. Bruce was bom December 20, 1912 in Woodville to the late Henry E. and Lucy W. Hawkins. She graduated from Sperryville High School in 1930. She attended Longwood College and graduated from Madison College, now James Madison University, with a degree in Secondary Education and Administration. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Jack W. Bruce. She is survived by a daughter, Diane Bruce, a son, Manly J. Bruce and a grandson, Carter J. Bruce, all of Rappahannock County. She is also survived by one brother, Herbert Hawkins of Wardensville, W.Va., and several cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and brothers Gordon Hawkins, Thurman Hawkins, Felton Hawkins, Winfrey Hawkins, Alvin Lewis Hawkins and Marshall Hawkins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 15 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Little Washington. Internment will be at Woodville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan, R O. Box 1715, Culpeper, Va., 22701 or to Trinity Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 299, Washington, Va. 22747. Starfish S I'-'/; is looking tor a NEW PROGRAM COORDINATOR Rappahannock's mentoring organization, Starfish, which is under the aspices of Headwaters, is looking for a new Program Coordinator to assist its board members with their on-going work with children in our community. Rappahannock County currently has twenty mentors who work with children from ages 6 through 18. The position is part time and requires computer skills. 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Singers and dancers take center stage at Wakefield Photo courtesy ot Kerrie Mullany WAKEFIELD’S CONCERT: Wakefield’s kindergartners are all dressed up to sing songs from Mary Poppins at the school's spring musical performance. They are left to right: Margo Namnoun Ixel Ochoa, Willow Lynn amd Philip Von Feilitzsch. By Kathie Russo Special to the Rappahannock News If you like musicals and enjoy ballet, the place to be was the Wakefield Country Day School auditorium last weekend. The entertainment began Friday evening with the Music Department’s presentation of “An Evening of Musicals.” Students from kindergarten through seventh Grade took their turns center stage to present selections from popular musical productions such as Mary Poppins, West Side Story, The Wizard of Oz, Annie, and The Music Man. Surrounded by beautiful azaleas from Long Mountain Nursery, music teacher Evelyn Oyster put together a program with something for everyone. There were group presentations complete with wonderful costumes, interspersed with lovely solos by eleventh grader Robin Oyster, who sang, “Feed the Birds,” ninth grader Michelle Fegeas, who sang, “Til There Was You,” accompanied on piano by her sister Nicole, as well as tenth grader Paul Beattie’s stirring version of “Maria.” Wakefield teacher Emma Sue Amos, known in the Rappahannock community for her piano talents, provided the musical accompaniment. One of several show stoppers was the kindergarten’s enthusiastic rendition of “A Spoonful of Sugar,” and especially memorable was the amusing dance routine choreographed and performed by seventh graders Joy Heddleston, Cecelia Marschner and Jaclyn Dixon to the tune of “Easy Street.” An added treat came on Sunday when WCDS Ballet Teacher Melissa Largent showcased her students in a memorable Spring Ballet, which featured performances by students who ranged in age from 4 to 13. 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ftappaJjannocfe JJetos Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper , Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER _Mary Ann Kuhn, Managing Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States • Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents _Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington. Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: makuhn@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TlmesCommunlty.com Our View Quid pro quo The Board of Supervisors dealt gently with the School Board this year and cut only $100,000 out of a proposed budget exceeding $9.6 million. The interactions among the boards, the superintendent and the county administrator seem different in 2003)) perhaps due to a new pattern of inter-board communication and cooperation, or new faces, or a greater understanding of the responsibilities of governance)) and the relatively small school budget cutA appear a first result of those improved interactions. The Supervisors seemed to seek a quid pro quoTor their gentleness though: a reduction in the schools* administrative budget that has long concerned some supervisors and county residents because it has been among the highest in the state. This year that mantra has not been ignored, and the School Board responded by applying nearly all of the supervisors' cuts to reductions in central office costs. There is a price to pay however)) two fine and respected educators may not return to Rappahannock County Public Schools and the school system will undoubtedly suffer some as a result. But for the greater good, the School Board did respond and the Board of Supervisors certainly will not forget)) and come budget time next year, that will prove to be of benefit to the students and teachers of Rappahannock County. Rappahannock Today rww ▼ ■J , ' } / i f • * Photo courtesy of American Angus Association Northern Star captured early junior bull calf champion at the 2003 Western National Angus Futurity Super Point Roll of Victory Show in Reno, Nev. Randall Updike of Washington, Fox Cross Farm of Alderson, W. Va. and Buchanan Cattle Enterprises of Aldie, Va., own the winning bull. Letters Lions Club thanks community On behalf of the Rappahannock Lions Club I thank the local businesses and the members of the community for their contributions to the highly successful Lions Club Auction on May 3. We particularly appreciate the generosity of Mauri and Bill Payne for donating the use of their Auction Gallery and conducting the auction for us. Among the businesses that participated in this year’s auction are: The Trading Post, the Rappahannock National Bank, Williams Tree Service, Sperryville Antique Market, Baldwin’s Store, Country Cafe, The Inn at Little Washington, Jewelry by Edmund, Long Mountain Nursery, Peter Garon Gallery, Rappahannock Farmer’s Co-op, The Theatre, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Goat Hill Farm, John S. Ballard, Chris’ Shop, Sunnyside Market, Beauty Box, Public House, Horse & Hound, Rappahannock Cellars, Farfelu Vineyards, Griffen Tavern, Settle’s Grocery & Garage, . Settle’s Cars & Trucks, Donna Sheffield, Rae’s Place, B&B Service Center, John’s Barber Shop, Shaw’s Services, Cooter’s Place, Central Coffee Company, Sperryville Comer Store, Riverside Auto Service & Body Shop, Sperryville Emporium, Beech Spring Farm. W. M. (Yogi) Bear President, Rappahannock Lions Club Reader wants more soccer stories It used to be I could buy the Rappahannock News and read about my children and their friends’ exploits on the soccer field. Now it’s hit and miss whether the paper will publish reports and pictures of the recreational soccer games. I see half page after quarter page of advertisements but somehow there’s not room for stories about games in which 150 of our community’s children participate. I’ll probably join the growing number of citizens who don’t bother buying the paper each week and look for an alternative source of county news. It’s a shame. Mark Wallace Flint Hill Early deadlines next week Early deadlines will be observed for the May 29 issue of the Rappahannock News. All ads and news copy must reach the office no later than 2 p.m. on Friday, May 23. The News' office will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Is the ‘fix’ in for higher taxes next year? Now that the Virginia House of Delegates is essentially in control of social conservatives, that element of the Republican Party is aiming to gain more clout in the State Senate. Led by former state GOP chairman Pat McSweeny three top moderate-conservative Senate leaders are being challenged in the June 10 primary elections. All are members of the Senate Finance Committee and that is no coincidence. McSweeny and others in the right wing of the party were enraged when in 2002 most Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee tried to block, at least temporarily, further implementation of then Gov. Gilmore’s car tax repeal. Undergoing challenges in next month’s primary elections are Finance Committee chairman John Chichester of Stafford, Sen. Thomas Norment of Williamsburg, and Russ Potts of Winchester. Apparently the McSweeney element could not find primary challengers for Senators Ken Stolle of Virginia Beach, Walter Stosch of Glen Allen and William Wampler of Bristol, also members of the Finance Committee who came under heavy attack from the governor and his supporters. Chichester, also president pro tempore of the Senate, is opposed by political consultant Mike Rothfeld of Stafford who mounted an unsuccessful run in 2000 for the 1st District congressional seat; Norment is running against Paul Jost of Williamsburg who also participated unsuccessfully in the 2000 primary; and opposing Potts is Mark Tate who lives at Middleburg in Fauquier County. While Jost has not been regarded as part of the more conservative element, he has joined forces with those who contend the Finance Committee Republicans have not cooperated with House Republicans in efforts to trim the size of state government and reduce taxes. Recently, Rothfeld contend Old Dominion Politics John Goolrick ed that Chichester, and perhaps other Republicans in the Senate, have struck a secret deal with Gov. Mark Warner to raise taxes next year. He also alleged that Chichester blocked legislation this year that would have capped increases in local real estate taxes. Chichester said that Rothfelds allegations were laughable and that he has had “no discussions with the governor or anyone else about raising taxes.” The veteran senator, a member since 1978, charged that Rothfeld would rather attack him than talk issues. “He is completely void of any vision.” There are a number of other primary elections sched uled for legislative and local offices on June 10 involving both major parties, but the spotlight, such as it is, has focused mainly on the three Senate Republican primaries. Actually the battles are being fought largely sub-rosa and have been relatively little publicized. But hundreds of thousands of dollars are being spent on expensive mailers, consultants and other means of communications with potential voters. The general consensus is that if Chichester, Potts and Norment were being opposed in a general election, there would be little question about the outcome and they would go on to easy victories. But primaries are horses of a different color. The right wing of the GOP has true believers who will walk on hot coals to participate in conventions or primaries on behalf of their anointed candidates. Therefore, the thrust of the campaigns being waged by Chichester, Potts and Norment is one of voter turnout, a some times difficult task in the month of June when schools are letting out and family vacations loom large. The strategy of the three incumbents is to let folks in their respective senatorial districts know for certain that there is no party registration in Virginia and primaries are open to all eligible to vote. They don’t want voters who consider themselves independents or Democrats to think they might face intimidation should they vote in a Republican primary. Actually, all three of the incumbents have had significant support in the past by nonRepublicans. The challengers, certain they can turn out their base vote, would prefer low voter turnouts since conventional wisdom is that the lower the turnout, the greater their chances of victory. And that is probably very true. Rothfeld, Jost and Tate are all claiming that Gov. Warner’s anticipated push next year for a general overhaul of the state tax systems may well entail suggested tax increases. And all are hostile to any further tax increases by the state for any reason. “I am absolutely persuaded that there is a deal,” Rothfeld ' said referring to an alleged Wamer-Chichester connection. “All the fs may not be dotted and the t’s crossed, but the fix is in for higher taxes next year.” Chichester denied the allegation, saying that until it is clear what financial shape the state is in, “I’m certainly not going to favor raising taxes.” Ironically, Chichester was the chief Senate sponsor of Gilmore’s car tax rollback after Gilmore took office. But as the state’s fiscal picture drew increasingly bleak, he and other GOP members of the Finance Committee had second thoughts about moving ahead with its phase out until the financial picture brightened. John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Jo Ann Davis. Opinions expressed are his own. Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 53 YEARS AGO May 11,1950 Bobby Atkins’ prize baby beef will be on sale —at cost—at the Sperryville Locker Plant May 12 at 10 a.m. The 4-H boy’s calf, bred^pn the farm of John S. Buckner is advertised as"- ; \ “Rappahannock bred, Rappahannock raised, and now to be Rappahannock consumed!” » Mrs. J. W. Price was hostess to the bridge club at The Maples” on Wednesday evening, May 3. Mrs. L. J. Turner won the high score prize, Mrs. Wade H. Massie Jr., the traveling one and the consolation prize was received by Mrs. Frances Bradford. Others playing were Mrs. B. M. Miller, Mrs. C. T. Bruce, Mrs. Elizabeth DeBergh, Mrs. J. E. Keyser, Mrs. T. C. Lea, Mrs. John D. Wood, Mrs. George H. Davis Jn, Mrs. R. L. Massie and Mrs. W. F. Moffett. It’s time to begin signing/bp for the 100bushel Com Club, says W.'fL Lyne, county agent. Visit the agent’s office and fill in your application. While you are at the office, take a look at the silver plate engraved with the names of the winners of this club: James W. Fletcher 1948, and J. E. Keyser 1949. 25 YEARS AGO May 11, ^978 Only four supporters of proposed “hunter control” ordinances attended Thursday’s public hearing before the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors, but opponents turned out in force. About 25 members of Flint Hill hunting and fishing clubs lined the benches on one side of the yourtroom. One after the other they maintained that ordinances banning loaded rifles and shotguns from vehicles and pubbc roads were unnecessary inconveniences and an infringement on their rights as sportsmen. They insisted that adoption of the two ordinances would do nothing to help Game Warden Jim Bankston combat the problem of “slob hunters” in Rappahannock. On Chairman E. P. Luke’s suggestion, action was postponed until the June 1 board meeting. It’s almost a family affair—the Sperryville Comer store—with brothers-in-law owning and operating it and a sister of one working in it, plus children during summertime. Randolph CLater and Wilson Burke are the present proprietors of this store which has been in existence since anyone can remember. And each of them have been there a good many years. Wilson began his merchandising career as a clerk in the Comer Store in 1952 and Randolph got his start in 1958 while still a high school student.*'^ -' Peggy Wayland, Randolph’s sister, clerks in the store full time and two part-time clerks are Gary Lee Bright and Jerry Jenkins. 10 YEARS AGO May 12, 1993 Bruce Sloane of Sperryville has been named editor of the Rappahannock News. Sloane recently retired from Digital Equipment Corporation in New Hampshire where he was employed as a consultant, technical writer and editor for the last 12 years. Sloane, and his wife, Joy, are not strangers to Rappahannock County, however. Joy’s mother, Mrs. Cleo Louis, is a long-time resident of Sperryville and the Sloanes have spent frequent vacations here. With the sale of Hawthorn Farm to Marilyn Hoffman for $1.4 million last month, the farm, which was the home of giant Belgian horses when Nelson Lane owned it, will become the home of miniature horses. Lori Para to re and Kevin Jolliffe were named Rappahannock High’s prom king and queen at Fauquier Springs Country Club last week. The annual fund-raising social for the Boy Scouts was hosted by Marion and Bill Sharp of Red Fox Hill, Amissville, on April 24 at their home. COMPILED BY MARYANN KUHN

An idea to solve traffic congestion in Northern Virginia Some time ago. Pete Estes' storage shed in . Sperryville held a great mix of valuable antique toys and other stuff. In rooting through a stack of old magazines one Memorial Day I found an ancient magazine. bought it, read a few articles and then stored it away. I ran across it a few months ago and looked at it again. The magazine was called. “The Nineteenth Century and After." It was published in England in May 1903, exactly 100 years ago. What intrigued me was an article entitled, “London Congestion and Cross-Traffic.” This was in May 1903, mind you. The author noted, “...in our streets today, for all vehicles, we limit our speed of progression to two rates—the trotting and walking pace of a horse. In the future this limitation will go by the board, the new generation will demand we go faster, and we shall have light carts covering the ground at 12 miles an hour instead of six, and coal carts, brewer's drays and heavy vans doing six miles where they did three before.” Now, read the following from the London newspaper, “The Financial Times” of Feb. 13, 2003. “Vehicles in central London move no faster today than horse-drawn omni-buses did 100 years ago.” A chart in the article showed the average traffic speed in central London during morning peak hours as 10 miles per hour—100 years had passed; 12 mph had not been attained. On Feb. 17, four days later, things changed in central London. Owners of personal cars and trucks coming from outside started to pay $8 to enter central London between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. License plates were read and recorded by over 800 cameras at boundary lines. The plate numbers were checked The Forum Don Audette I against vehicles whose owners had paid their way. Once paid for the day, vehicles could be used to shuttle in and out without limit. There were some scofflaws. People avoided paying by watching for cars that were like theirs in make, model, and color. They copied down the license plate number and found someone to make a copy to put on their own car. If caught, though, heavy fines have been imposed. This scheme is called “congestion charging.” In central London, traffic has dropped about 20 percent. Some 35 other cities in the United Kingdom are interested in using the same technique. New York City is interested. Around the world, cities with traffic congestion problems are interested. Would Northern Virginia make use of the London “congestion charge” scheme? Could such a scheme be extended as far as Warrenton or Culpeper in the future? As the British say, “not bloody likely." First, in the last election, a half a percent increase in the sales tax in northern Virginia, to be dedicated to solving traffic congestion, was voted down. Second, a “commuter tax,” whereby Washington, D.C., could tax the income earned by non-residents, for example, people who live in Virginia and Maryland, but who commute to work in the District each day, has been banned by Congress. About $1.4 billion could be raised annually, but the money would not be used to solve the r riedmont f Small Farm Festival May 17-18,2003 10 a.m.-5p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-4p.m. Sunday Archwood Green Barns The Plains VA Local Producers Breeders and Growers Informational displays, and demonstrations abound! variety of farm products, plants, and animals will available for purchase. Directions: 1-66 to Exit 31 The Plains, VA North on Rt. 245, entrance on right www.FauquierAg.com —<Admission $2.°° • Under 12 Free ^ Think Globally Buy Locally! COME SEE... Our New Line of Backyard Oasis Products We Now Have to Offer! ayne Pools and Spas 62-C Waterloo St. Warrenton 540-347-2815 571 - A James Madison Culpeper 540-825-5645 Open Year Round Since 1973 * traffic congestion problem of Northern Virginia. Third, a dollar-a-day commuter parking tax for D C. was proposed, , but the tax was deemed unfair to commuters lacking access to public transportation. Fourth, the U S. General Accounting Office has now noted that certain motorists are willing to pay a fee to travel in lesscrowded rush hour lanes normally restricted to vehicles with multiple riders, with the extra money raised used for, say, express buses for lowerincome motorists who could not afford the fees. But is this a “tax” in disguise? One must remember that northern Virginia is not London. The English have a community spirit and value their culture, whereas Americans are intensely individualistic and value money above all else. Probably no form of congestion “tax” would likely be acceptable in northern Virginia. What is the answer? Possibly technology'. Over 100 years ago. New York City had a similar traffic problem. Some 200,000 horses were on the street, each producing an average of 24 pounds of manure a day. With 2,400 tons of horse manure dropping on the streets each day, the manure drew millions of flies, which spread infectious diseases, such as typhoid fever. One writer in 1908 noted that each year 20,000 NewYorkers died from “maladies that fly in the dust, created mainly by horse manure.” r New transportation modes, such as street railway systems. subways, motor-driven buses and cabs, and the personal automobile eventually solved the problem The horse was phased out. The manure on our highways is the personal vehicle. Over the next 25 vear< it is expected that Northern Virginia traffic will increase by 81 percent. Maybe the following idea merits some study. Alternative , transportation modes, such as bicycles. quiet scooters, or the upright Segway Human Transporter > a self-balancing, battery-powered vehicle^ might be improved to be all-weather devices, with some storage for personal things and daily purchases. Part of Virginia’s state fuel tax of 17.5 cents per gallon of gas, and part of Virginia’s allocation of the federal fuel tax of 18.5 cents per gallon, could be used for individuals who use these devices. People would make their way to special rapid transit trains or buses, which would be configured to hold their bikes, scooters and Segway s. They would then ride free to congested areas and use the devices again to get to their final destinations. Same with the trip home. Those who must drive their cars could then drive on uncongested highways. Cars might not be phased out like horses, but their use could be reduced significantly for daily commuting. Krebser From Page A1 for every two dollars raised up to $30,000. When fully matched. these contributions will provide an increase to the Headwaters' Endowment Fund of $90,000. Each girt or pledge i to the Headwaters Endowment Fund will leverage a significant gift from the j challenge grant. The aim of the Headwaters Endowment Fund. which currently j stands at $53,500. is to underwrite a substantial portion of Headwaters' operating expenses freeing up annual funds raised to support more programs for Rappahannock students The'Endowment Committee members include Linda and BUI Dietel, Cliff Miller. Grace Sims and Mitzie Young. Headwaters invites anyone wishing to honor Dr. Krebser and expand the work of the Headwaters Foundation to make a personal contribution to the Headwaters Challenge Grant by contacting members of the committee or Linda Tam at the Headwaters office at 675-1819. 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Sheet-Web Spiders About a week ago, on a relatively warm spring morning, my dog Mai Coh and I were beginning our daily dawn walk when I noticed, in the small field below the pond damn, myriad shimmering objects ornamenting the grass. In getting closer to one, I realized they were spider webs, each no more than six inches across. They had all appeared at once, overnight. Obviously the web-building behavior of their architects, Sheet Web Spiders (also known as Sheet web Weavers) had been triggered by the change of temperature and the accompanying burgeoning of the local insect population. Few of these webs were in evidence in most of the pastures. The reason they abounded in this small patch of grass and weeds was probably because it had not been mowed or molested by livestock in some time. Sheet-Web Spiders are a subfamily of Dwarf Spiders and Sheet-Web Weavers (Lynyphinidae), a sprawling family of some 3,500 species that are among the least known of spiders. What is known is that they like tall Backyard Happenings Pam Owen grass, or tree or bush limbs, from which to suspend their webs. The webs vary with the species of Sheet-Web Spider— from flat, to bowl, to dome shaped. At first look, the webs of Sheet-Web Spiders seem terribly disorganized, with strands apparently going everywhere. On closer viewing, the genius of the design becomes apparent. What seems like chaos is actually a beautifully formed sheet of webbing - (hence the subfamily name), spiraling out in a circle, with a lot of vertical and horizontal strands holding it to the blades of grass from which it is suspended. The tiny spiders, all of onefifth of an inch, hide under the Country rom lOam to 4pm on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, enjoy a fret*, self-guided tour down tree-lined country / / (fff / V '/< S ' roads to 21 participating Loudoun {/ * County farms For a Farm Tour map, pick up the Loudoun Farm Fresh Product Guide at the Visitors Center, 222 Catoctin Circle in Leesburg, or call 80O-752-6118. sheet part of the web, which protects them from predatory eyes. The spiders respond to predators by running away from them along the underside of the sheet. Sometimes these spiders build a second sheet below the primary one, as extra protection from predators. The webs have some strands with sticky droplets on them, but mostly insects meet their doom by getting tangled in the vertical supports. The spider then tugs the strands to make the prey drop onto the sheet. It then grabs through the webbing to bite and capture its prey, pulling it through and wrap r. ping u in suk. After feeding, the spider repairs the V damage done to 7- the web. I Sheet-Web spiJ ders all have a pattern on the -y akSUUllJCTll, VYlUtll is usually longer than wide. The ones in the field in question are black with yellow ribbed striping. Of course, you practically have to get a microscope out to see all this. I really couldn’t discern a whole lot about the pattern until I enlarged my digital photos on the computer. Viva technology! These could be Film Dome, or Bowl and Doily, spiders or a lot of other species of Sheet-Web Spiders. The truth is that only an expert can tell them apart, and I’m definitely not one. Courtship among SheetWeb Spiders can be daunting. For most species of SheetWebs, the male has to spend a lot of time trying to entice the female while hoping she won’t decide he’s better suited as prey. Webs can also get pretty torn up in the mating process, but if things go well, both male and female will often share a web. 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John Deere TRIBLE EQUIPMENT, INC. 10413 DUMFRIES ROAD ' 8326 MEETZE ROAD - MANASSAS,VA 20110 WARRENTON,VA 20187 (703) 366-3880 ' (540) 347-2880 _ QB/tt oi mn Varsity boys’ soccer team takes Bull Run District title By Richard Armstrong Special to the Rappahannock News The varsity boys’ soccer team captured the Bull Run District regular season title with a come-from-behind 3-2 win over George Mason. The tfeam trailed early in the game as the Mustangs scored twice in the first 15 minutes of the contest. The Panthers were able to get a score in the first half to cut the halftime margin to 2-1. The Panthers scored again about midway through the second half to tie the score and got the game winner from Dos Allen with about 10 minutes remaining in the contest. John Letsen and Ralph Pace also scored for the Panthers. The win means the Panthers will receive a bye in the first round of the Bull Run District Tournament and will play in the District semifinals at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at Clarke County. The championship match is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, May 23 also at Clarke County. The team also defeated Strasburg 8-0 but dropped its first contest of the year to Brentsville 2-0. John Letsen had four goals against Strasburg and Tom Owens scored the first goal of his high school career against the Rams. The team’s record improved to 13-1 overall and 10-1 in the Bull Run District. A contest against Clarke County is all that remains for the team in the regular season. Varsity softball The varsity softball team inched closer to its own regular season title with a 9-1 win over Strasburg. Rachel Sharp threw a one-hitter at the Rams and the t ~ n_4.1_ win over Brentsville on Wednesday or Thursday of this week, will clinch the regular season title in the Bull Run District. The team also has a contest with Clarke County remaining on the schedule. JV softball The JV softball team has clinched a spot in the Bull Run District Championship game to be played on Monday May 19 at 7 p.m. at Strasburg. The team remains undefeated on the season with a 14-0 overall mark and a 9-0 Bull Run record. There are contests remaining against Strasburg, Clarke County and Brenstville. Track teams The boys’ and girls’ track teams were doing very well in a meet against Brentsville and George Mason but a tornado warning in the Prince William County area ended the meet prematurely. Both the boys and girls were leading the meet at the time of the cancellation. Varsity baseball The varsity baseball team dropped a 4-3 decision to first ivuuniswu rntcu a two-run single to left field. Jason Jenkins drove in the go ahead run in the fourth but the Rams rallied for two runs in the fifth inning to get the win. The team is 5-10 overall and 3-6 in the Bull Run District with games remaining against Clarke County and two against Brentsville. JV baseball The JV baseball team lost a 2-1 contest to Strasburg to watch its record drop to 5-5 in the Bull Run District and 7-61 overall. Dylan Corbin pitched very well for the Panthers but the team could not get the tying run across the plate against the Rams. Brentsville and Clarke County remain on the team’s schedule. Varsity girls* soccer The varsity girls’ soccer team dropped a contest to Brentsville as their record is now 3-10 overall and 2-7 in the Bull Run District. The Eagles of Clarke County remain on the Lady Panthers schedule. The Junior Panther softball team dropped two contests on the week to Prospect Heights. The Lady Panthers had the lead in the second game of the doubleheader but could not hold on for the win. The team is 2-4 on the season. place Strasburg. After falling behind the Panthers rallied in the third inning as Kyle X UlltllV.1 o picked up their 14th overall win against one loss and their ninth Bull Run District win with no loses on the season The " Lady Panthers, with Relay From Page A1 Access on the school grounds will be limited to specific areas and all participants will be given maps of the permitted areas. No animals are permitted on the school grounds. Because the committee was concerned about safety, rollerblading and skating will not be permitted. All participants or their parents or legal guardians for children under 18 must be registered and have signed waivers. FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. 540*829-0000 www.PermaTreat.com pest AND TERMITE CONTROL PerhaTrejkl The waivers release the Relay’s organizers from claims arising from participation in the event and permit the use of names and photographs. 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m Steve Miller Special to the Rappahannock News Coming of summer often means “camp” time for many Photo courtesy of Lyt Wood Clayton Hatcher with Titania, the corn snake, at last year’s Rappahannock Nature Camp. youngsters. In Rappahannock it can also mean gaining a better appreciation here for natural surroundings. This is certainly true for attendees of the 16th annual Rappahannock Nature Camp that will begin June 30. This day camp is sponsored by the Piedmont Environmental Council and Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection. This year’s activities will include games and songs, hiking, dam-building in the Hazel River, getting to know various local wild animals, caring for flowers and trees and producing a camp newspaper. Equally exciting is exploring local forests, meadows, rivers and ponds of the Singing Creek property located on the scenic Hazel River, where the camp is held. Daily activities focus on recognizing and appreciating the miracles and mysteries surrounding everyone. Campers are even expected by the camp staff to get wet and muddy. The camp is open to boys and girls 8-12 years old. It runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for two weeks. The cost is $175 per camper with scholarships available for those that may need some assistance. Registration forms are available at the Rappahannock County Library and at the schools. To request a form, call 6751088 or e-mail singingcreek@ earthlink.net. The camp is limited to 24 campers—so it is important to sign up soon. What better way to enjoy the summer, have fun and discover those things that make Rappahannock such a special place. Tavern From Page A1 wrap-around verandas and mature gardens. Tb enhance and preserve its historic character, the Doneheys chose expensive building materials for beauty and durability—inside and out— including painted Tendura planks for the veranda and deck. The restaurant takes its name from Griffins, a mythological character with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. It offers casual dining in an upscale setting in a restored historic building. “The idea is to make Griffin Tavern a place where folks can socialize, enjoy telling stories in a relaxed, casual atmosphere, get to know their neighbors and eat tasty foods without emptying their wallets,” said Debbie Donehey. The British “tavern” atmosphere owes its origin to owner Jim Donehey who designed and built the elegant cherrypaneled bar in his own garage workshop. All restaurant furniture was designed and crafted by Richard Olha of Little Washington. Adding to this Photos courtesy of Richard Lykes Debbie and Jim Donehey, owners of the new Griffin Tavern and Restaurant. ambiance are brass foot railings and a brass-tin ceiling reminiscent of a bygone era. The three principal dining rooms—the Rappahannock Room, the Hunt Room and the Garden Room—are painted in pastel yellow with white panel trim and will be graced by local artists’ paintings on consignment. In good weather, one can dine outside on verandas reminiscent of Key West with subdued lighting at night. All dining rooms are smoke-free, with smoking allowed only in the bar. Restrooms and the side entrance are handicap-accessible. The fare is traditional pub food such as fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash. There also are foods my. Debbie Donehey in the kitchen of Grfffin Tavern and Restaurant surrounded by the chef and kitchen staff. Goat Hill Nursery C*0 gM*7 V/, . 4/t/AT (/yj \ With this wet sprint; there is still lots of tim< plant a beautiful productive garden, try heirloom apple trees, crunchy sweet Asian pears, multicolored raspberries, 61 kinds of tomatoes, and all the herbs you can eat, to say nNthing of the stock of hundreds ot perennials. 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Donehey is originally from Chicago but he spent many years working in England and six more recent years in Richmond. His wife is a native Virginian from Doswell, south of Fredericksburg. The chef, as well as the new manager, are from England. Steven Richards, the executive chef who now lives in Front Royal, came to the United States 23 years ago. His previous restaurant experience has included a top French-Asian restaurant in Connecticut and a Hawaiian restaurant in California. Ross Wheatley, the Tavern’s manager, recently left his home in the UK to take on this new challenge.Wheatley knows Rappahannock County well and recently worked for the Inn at Little Washington for 18 months. In addition to the management, there are four kitchen personnel and five members of the wait staff. One of the Tavern’s longestablished neighbors, Vinnie DeLuise of Four & Twenty Blackbirds, said that he was “very pleased” to have Griffin Tavern open. “The more the merrier,” he said, noting that this now makes the third restaurant in Flint Hill. By Beth Hilscher Special to the Rappahannock News With summer approaching, parents are scrambling to set up a summer of fun for their children. Headwaters, Rappahannock County’s non-profit education foundation, is offering two weeks of summer fun in July through a number of exciting and enriching workshops for county children. Students have the opportu Photo by Alex Purnell Rappahannock Nature Camp director Lyt Wood with fledgling broadwing hawk that the campers found along a woodland trail at last year's day camp. nity to learn, among other things, the art of stained glass, mask making, photography, printmaking and basket weaving. They can explore organic gardening, mountaineering, culinary arts, dog care and a variety of other offerings. There are 15 different areas of exploration offered by local artists and teachers. The workshops will be held July 7-11 and' July 14-18, Mondays through Fridays in various locations around the county from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 am. Students may register for one or both weeks, as they desire. School bus transportation will be provided if requested. The workshops are offered to rising second through eighth graders. There is no fee, although donations are accepted. Registration forms have been distributed to students at Rappahannock County Elementary School, Hearthstone and Wakefield Country Day School. Additional forms are available at the RCES office and at Sperrvville Pottery. Questions may be directed to Sandy Antony at 675-3707. The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and for dinner, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pub hours are extended to 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations are not required. 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Rainy Rappahannock races provide new divisions, winners By Julie Reardon Special to the Rappahannock News Rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the re-run Rappahannock Hunt point-topoint Saturday. With a lessthan-capacity crowd, there were still plenty of sodden spectators on hand to witness several firsts — first wins for two young jockeys, first-season championship for a new junior jockey, and the first running of yet another innovation to involve the local horse community, a relay race for polo players. Snowed out on the original March 2 date, the rescheduled races went off without a hitch despite wet ground and rain that never really let up all day until after the last of seven races was run at the Bleu Rock Inn. Rappahannock’s Dave ^ Bealeton MAY 17-18 GUN SHOW MuutKN, a: miuirtitr rtnms Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-4 Admission $5.00 W Quality Collectors Show BUY * SELL * TRADE On Rt. 17, 8 miles South of Route 29 Intersection. Look for Huge Roller Skate on left, 12085 Marsh Rd. 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Her mother Robin Lovett said that they’d been trying to catch Summer all season, but she was still pleased with the close finish. Lassie is a 23-year-old Welsh-quarter horse cross. “Scarlett is leading her division in barrels on her (Lassie). She’s also really good at poles,” said Robin Lovett. “She’s outgrowing her, so we got Razor (a registered gray-and-white paint). And we just picked up another one this week.” Another first for a youngster came for Blue Ridge Hunt member Teddy Mulligan, 19, in the foxhunters’ timber race. He’s been riding and hunting horses for neighbor Tom Kirlin this season. “He’d been hunting Chumpman (Kirlin’s former foxhunter timber star) and the horse was going really well for him," said Kirlin. “He’s not that easy of a ride in the hunt field, and even though he’s got some age on him now, he still wanted to run.” When the pair ran some foxhunter timber races together this spring, “Teddy did really well with him but Chumpman just doesn’t have the speed,” Kirlin went on. “So I wanted to give him a chance and thought Sunny Boca would be a good match.” Kirlin said that Sunny Boca, winner of 25 races, is a much faster horse than Chumpman. Rappahannnock was Mulligan’s first ride on him. Although five entered, the weather and a late scratch left only two going postward — Sunny Boca and Gina Perillo’s Indigo Girl. The two set out at a sensible pace, but Indigo Girl slipped on landing and fell halfway through the race. “It might have looked easy since at the end he didn’t have any competition, but I can assure you it’s much harder to ride out there all by yourself!” said Kirlin. Another rider who broke her maiden at Rappahannock was Jennifer Taylor of Dickerson, Md. She just started riding in races last year, so she was thrilled to win the longer of two open flat races on Where’s the Wire. The 7-year-old bay gelding, trained by Loudoun West jointmaster Bay Cockbum, belongs to Loudoun West members Butch Saint and Mary Potter. Formerly a flat .runner at Charles Town, Saint and Potter just got him two months ago. “He’s finally figured out the turf,” said Taylor. Rappahan Rappahannock News Photo/Betsy Parker Scarlett Lovett talks to her large pony Razor after their victory at Saturday’s rescheduled Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point. nock’s was his third start since leaving the West Virginia track. “In his first race, he ran so-so. The next time out, he was third. So I guess the third time’s the charm,” she said. A divisional honor was decidedr at Rappahannock: the prestigious Seven Corners owner-rider timber series. Neck and neck in points for the series championship — Kirlin on his New Zealand-bred Te Akau Five and Jim Whitner on his Patrician Power — they raced around the course with Patrician Power maintaining a slight advantage over Te Akau Five until a mistake cost Whitner the win and the series. Results Small pony. Time: :25.1. 1. Summer o/Natasha Aylor r/Emily Hilcher; 2. Lassie, o/r Scarlett Lovett. 2 started. Large pony. Walkover. 1. Razor, o/r S. Lovett. Foxhunters timber. 2 J>9 miles. Time: 10:18. 1. Sunny Boca, o/Tom Kirlin r/Teddy Mulligan. 2 started, one fell. . Open flat. 3/4 mile. Time: 1:34. 1. Duck Shot, o/Lori Udall r/Gregg Ryan; 2. Crimson and Gold, o/Joan Detlefson r/Simon Hobson, 3. Hi Ho Sky o/Natasha Aylor r/Jesse Holmes. 4 started, one lost rider. Open flat. 1 J): miles. 1. Where’s the Wire, o/Saint & Potter r/Jennifer Taylor; 2. Wax, o/Pot House Stables r/S. Hobson; 3. Surprise A Friend o/New Adventure Farm, r/Hazel Annis. 4 started. Novice timber. 2 t>9 miles. Time: 6:17.4. 1. Safe Viewing, o/Hutchison-Ryan Stable r/G. Ryan; 2. Kennelot’s Reward, o/Indian Run Farm r/Matt Hatcher. 2 started. Owner-rider timber. 2 j>9 miles. Time: 6:26. 1. Te Akau Five (NZ) o/r T. Kirlin; 2. Patrician Power, o/Old Welboume Farm r/Jim Whitner. 2 started. Polo relay. 1. Theresa King, Vic Nadir & Asad Nadir); 2. Calvert Clarke, Mark Gillespie & Martin Maldonado. Schools From Page A1 filled until incoming Superintendent Robert Chappell has had an opportunity to provide his input into the selection process (after July 1). The positions abolished are currently held by Jack Raines (Assistant Superintendent) and Richard Smith (Director of Curriculum and Instruction), and both will have the opportunity to apply for the Executive Director position. Mills also noted that additional cuts of $6,232 would be made in the textbook budget to bring total budget reductions to the $100,735 cut by the Board of Supervisors. He said that the textbook reductions were possible because of needs reduced by the new class scheduling approach. At the end of his statement, Mills moved that the board adopt his proposal. The motion was seconded by Hampton District member Doug Baumgardner. The motion passed by a vote of 4-1, with Wakefield District member Rosa Crocker being the only nay vote. Crocker said that she would "support the action of the board but cannot vote for this proposal. "There are other ways . . . preferable ways," she said, "and I believe that this is an unfortunate solution for this school system." In other action, Acting Superintendent Helen Williams presented the board with the revised Six-Year Improvement Plan for 20022008. She highlighted significant changes including: investigating additional vocational and foreign language offerings; a focus, by RCES and RCHS principals, on transitions between levels, programs and buildings; developing a plan for implementing internet technology for instruction at RCES; investigating means of reducing duplicate parental input of student information; and beginning the use of the greenhouse in selected programs. Williams provided maintenance updates, reporting that parts for the malfunctioning air conditioning cooling tower at RCES had been ordered and were expected on May 15. 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• Neighbors/B2, B4 • Classifieds/B5, B6 • Obituaries/B8 • Real Estate/B8 May 15, 2003 V www.timescommunity.com ‘The Girls of Summer’ almost champs Danielle Hiserman *1 Brittany Thornhill Brandy Early By Paul Gall Special to the Rappahannock News On a cold, blustery day this past February I found myself at the elementary school anticipating a meeting that had apparently been rescheduled without notice to me. Having a passion for girls fastpitch softball I took advantage of the opportunity to walk up to the softball field. I figured it would be a good idea to check it out since it would be a matter of only a few weeks before it would be time to start getting it ready for the spring season. Standing on home plate I closed my eyes as my mind replayed the only run scored in the last game our girls had played there last May. It was then that we lost the opportunity of a regional berth to Randolph-Henry, a team from Charlotte County that we had ironically beaten by the same margin, 1-0, the year before. That was the same year theJLady Panthers brought home the first-state cnaiupiuusinp at nappanannocK County High School since the mid-70s. Suddenly while lost in thought reliving the emotion of that warm May afternoon I ^vas startled by a loud snapping sound. I looked up to the very top Of the backstop to see a worn and tattered pennant blowing in the wind. It remains there and it reads, “SOFTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS — 2001.” The old pennant seemed to beckon, “replace me.” I happen to know that is exactly what the Lady Panthers or socalled Girls of Summer have in mind. The success that the Lady Panther softball team had in 2001 was unprecedented. Under the leadership of Coach Jon Smythe and Assistant Coach Richie Burke the commitment continues. With the exception of Dana Caldwell, Kelly Atkins, Ryisha Cook, Eva Mills, and All-State catcher and current Division III, Region X “College Player of the Year”, Gwen Johnson, the same girls are on this year’s team. The Lady Panthers have lost only one district game in the past two years. They currently boast a record of 14-1 which includes a non-district loss against a AA school that we happened to defeat in our second meeting. Tb what do we credit their success in starting a chain reaction of respect for the RCHS athletic program, a school which is significantly the smallest of 22 schools in our Region B? The answer is simple to identify but difficult to execute: passionate coaching, passionate players, a burning desire to be the best and an incredible amount of sacrifice and hard work. Unlike the grapefruit leagues of major league baseball that have their seasons before the regular season starts, girls non-high school fastpitch softball begins at the end of the school year. Softball schedule The Lady Panthers will compete in the Bull Run District Tournament in Strasburg on May 22 and 23. The regional tournament will begin on May 27. That’s when the Lady Panthers become The Girls of Summer and go to work preparing for the next year. Contrary to a common misperception, fastpitch softball is not “baseball for girls” and anyone who has ever really watched it closely realizes that. It is an incredibly fast and hard game on a much smaller field that is characterized by winning strategies that are only similar to baseball. As a matter of fact, given a pitching dis tance oi 4U teet vs. bU teet, accomplished fastpitch softball pitchers of which we are fortunate to have one, can deliver a pitch that actually challenges a batter with less decision making time than a baseball exceeding 90 mph. While most teenaged girls would prefer to spend their summer sunning on the beach or walking on the boardwalk on a balmy, summer evening the Girls of Summer have spent their weekends on hot, dusty ballfields from one end of the Commonwealth to the other. They have committed summer weekends to playing as many as five games. Sometimes these games go as late as 11 p.m. on a Saturday. Then you could find them in the hotel laundry room washing their uniforms at 1 a.m. in order to be ready for another game at 8 o’clock the next morning. That is why your Lady Panthers are once again contenders for the state title. So who are these special Lady Panthers, these Girls of Summer? Team Captain Rachel Sharp - Sr., P, SS, MVP and 2nd team all District as a sophomore, Coaches Award and 1st team all District as a junior. Rachel started playing softball in Culpeper Little League when she was nine years old. She formerly played summer ball with X-treme and more recently with the prestigious Vienna Stars. Ashleigh “Burkee” Burke - Jr., OF. Burkee started playing softball when she was six years old. She played in Culpeper Little League and later Xtreme. Molly Burke, Jr. - IB, Molly started playing softball as a 10 year old in the Culpeper Little League and later X-treme. This summer she will play for the Fauquier Spitfire. She applies her cheerleading talent by demonstrating gymnastic splits at first base which has sent many a surprised runr ner back to the dugout: Jamie "JD" Deal - Jr., SS. 2B. Known for her strong throwing arm, JD started playing softball as a six year old. She also played summer ball with X-treme. Brandy “B” Early - Jr., C, 2B. Brandy has been playing softball since she was six years old. She has played with as many as three teams at the same time. She has played with RAA, Culpeper Little League and X-treme as well. It’s no surprise Brandy enjoys anything that involves competition. Danielle “Dee” Hiserman - Jr., 3B. Rarely does a bunt succeed against Danielle who started playing softball as a nine year old. Danielle has played with Culpeper Little League and Xtreme. Lara “Lara Lou” Kreyling - Jr., P, OF. Lara started as an 11 year old and played yvith Culpeper Little League before X-treme and will be playing this summer with the Fauquier Spitfire. Bnttanv “Bnt Thornhill - Jr., P, OF. 2B. Brittany started playing softball when she was seven. She also played with Culpeper Little League before X-treme and will be playing this summer with the Fauquier Spitfire. Rachel “Rach” Gall - Soph., OF, 2B. Rachel started playing as an eight year old with RAA. She played with Culpeper Little League for five years and later X-treme. She will be with the Fauquier Spitfire this summer. Sarah “Sarah Paige” Mills - Soph., OF. Sarah has been playing with RAA since she was seven years old. She has also played much summer ball with RAA as well as X-treme. Megan Payne - Soph., C, OF, IF. As a 10 year old Megan started with RAA and has been very devoted to softball since. She is currently affiliated with the Piedmont Softball League where she enjoys coaching T-ball. Megan was the JV Coaches Award recipient in 2001. Virtually assured of the Bull Run District title, The Girls of Summer will begin their journey to the state tournament at the end of the month. They will be playing in the Bull Run District Tournament in Strasburg on May 22 and 23. The regional tournament will begin on Tuesday, May 27. One loss and it’s over. It is very possible the road to state might once more pass through the door of Randolph-Henry. But one thing everyone can rest assured on, the Lady Panthers, The Girls of Summer will represent Rappahannock County High School with the highest example of work ethic, sportsmanship, respect and Panther Pride. Because The Girls of Summer do in fact intend to replace that old pennant on top of the backstop—only this one will read “STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS 2003.” r Megan Payne r Molly Burke ' Jamie Deal Rachel Sharp -I—■ . I Rachel Gall Lara Kreyling IU_LZ_11_L_L Ashleigh Burke Sarah Mills Final concert Photo courtesy of Wendy Weinberg Violinist Hasse Borup and cellist Amy Leung perform works by Bach and Ravel at the last concert of the season at The Theatre on Gay Street in Little Washington on '' Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m. For tickets, call 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com. ‘Gangs of New York:’ an engrossing moment in New York’s history By Joanne Hilty • Special to the Rappahannock News “Gangs of New York,” a period epic of hatred and fire, is set in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Director Martin Scorsese stages an entirely engrossing moment in New York’s history in this vivid picture of the brutality and raw energy of the Five Points area starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis and * Cameron Diaz. The film will be shown at The Theatre in Little Washington on Gay Street on Friday, May 16 at 8 p.m. Few may know what was happening in New York City when the Civil War took place in the 1860s. As thousands of Irish immigrants poured into the city, mostly to an area in lower Manhattan called the Five Points, a draft instituted by the Union army created tremendous upheaval. “Gangs of New York” brilliantly delves into this history, under the auspices of a story about Amsterdam Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio), a young Irish American hell bent on revenging his father’s death. As a small boy, Amsterdam watched as his father, Priest Vallon (Liam Neeson), was brutally murdered in a battle between Vallon’s Dead Rab ■■ about to make what could be their last 49 stand against each other, the city ft erupts into violence f 2 and chaos over the -■ Civil War drafts. The lasting impression the riots leave on l\ew York tuels tne tenacious spirit the city possesses today. Day-Lewis (last seen in 1997’s “The Boxer”) returns from spending the last few years as a cobbler’s apprentice in Italy and gives us a stellar performance as the murderous Bill the Butcher (so named not because of the men he has killed, but because he’s a butcher by profession). Day-Lewis’ superb acting makes this good movie great, and brings out the best in his co-stars. DiCaprio does an admirable job as Amsterdam, especially in the powerful scene that takes place after the young man has saved the elder’s life. Other standouts include Oscar-winning Jim Broadbept as the politician Dits, a gang oi msn immigrants, ana the Native Americans, a gang of mostly British descendants that detests the Irish. Sixteen years later, Amsterdam returns to the Five Points, a dismal place where corruption and greed rule, to slay the man responsible for his father’s death—William “Bill the Butcher” Cutting (Daniel Day-Lewis), the Natives’ gang leader. Things get complicated when Amsterdam is haplessly drawn into Bill’s world, becoming the man’s confidante and surrogate son while keeping his identity—and true purpose for being there—a secret. In time, however, all is revealed, and just when Amsterdam and Bill are t ‘Gangs of New York’ Boss Tweed and Brendan Gleeson (“The Tailor of Panama”) as an Irish immigrant who makes good, and sticks to his principles. Loving New York as he does, Martin Scorsese has chosen to stage an entirely engrossing moment in New York’s history. l He paints a vivid picture of the dark, teeming comer of the city known for vice and chaos. From images of white snow turned pink by the blood of a gang battle to shots of the Irish being herded off the boats, Scorsese completely immerses viewers in the film’s universe. It’s always refreshing to watch a film and experience a time and place you may know little about—the Irish immigrants, their plight and the way they were forced into the military by a desperate Union army. “Gangs of New York” is a gritty ant^ epic history lesson about one of the most notorious cities in the world. The film is rated R for obscenity, nudity, implied sexuality and intense and pervasive violence; run time is 165 minutes.

Activities Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a m. Worship service 11 a m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a m. Worship 11 am. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a m. Sunday School, children and adults 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday. Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil. 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Dan Hough Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist churches will have worship services as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m.; and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey * Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Gid Brown Bible \ Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Sunday: Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Friday: Home group 7 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store Rappahannock String Quintet to hold concert on May 18 Quintet members Donna Griffith (violin), Beth Levick (harp), Brian Smith (cello), Kathy Tester iflute) and Mike Vinson (dulcimer' came together seven years ago to perform music suited to their unique instrumentation. Much of their repertoire is original composition by quintet members themselves. For the May 18 concert at 3 p.m. at the Fauquier High School, the Quintet wall perform its own Rappahannock “Suite,” which they describe as a musical journey through a day in time." The suite begins with “Morning Glory” by cellist Bruce Smith. Dedicated to his mother. Delores Smith, it contains simple folk-like melodic textures along with a traditional compositional format. Beth Levick's “Solitude" (originally for piano) reflects nature’s peacefulness. This is followed by the Bach-like “Adagio” taken from Scott Tester’s 1975 “Trio Sonata." The Quintet’s program will conclude with Ms. Levick’s “Sunrise," inspired by sights and sounds of sunrise at the ocean. The Quintet, augmented by flutes, bass, oboe and tympani from the Piedmont Regional Orchestra, will also perform “A Hymn to Saint Rita," composed bv dulcimer player Mike Vinson. Saint Rita is the patron saint of those who dream the impossible. The Quintet may perform additional works, to be announced at the time of the concert. The May 18 concert marks the completion of the Piedmont Regional Orchestra’s record-breaking seventh season. In addition to hosting the Rappahannock Quintet, the PRO, under the baton of Music Director Michael Hughes, will perform Handel's “Water Music,” Mozart's “Eine Kliene Nachtmusik,” the “Poet and Peasant Overture” by Franz von Suppe and a suite of songs from the Kurt Weill musical theatre classic, “The Threepenny Opera.” PRO members are both professional and amateur musicians from school age to senior citizens. They come together regularly from throughout the historic Piedmont area of Virginia to share the love of ensemble performance with each other and the community. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens. Children and students are free. For information call 540270-3168 or e-mail music® prorchestra.org. Concert Association announces 2003-04 subscription series The Community Concert Association of the greater Culpeper area, which includes Rappahannock, announces its 34th season of six live professional attractions held at Culpeper County High School. It opens with a Sunday matinee on Sept. 28 featuring “I Get a Kick Out of Cole," a fully staged revue of Cole Porter music. On Saturday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. a glorious soprano and baritone, Overholt & Velta, present “Sing to Love." in beautiful ballads from Bizet to Broadway. “Dancing on Common Ground" with world champion tap and step dancers, as well as doggers, comes Thursday, Nov. 13. “Strauss Damenkapelle of Vienna” appears Saturday, Feb. 21 and features an Austrian chamber ensemble, soprano and tenor, performing enchanting Viennese melodies. In a hearty blend of Maritime. Celtic and American folk songs, four talented New England men who call themselves “Wood’s T?a Company,” playing a dozen different instruments, will regale all on Saturday, April 3. The finale on Tuesday, April 27 offers “Mr. Jack Daniels Original Silver Comet Band” with music of the small town bands of long ago including some ragtime, Sousa and even “Stardust", played under a gazebo right on the stage. All new subscribers are invited to a Bonus Concert, the finale of our current season, on Friday, May 9 at 8 p.m. featuring “Proteus 7, Brass, Winds & Percussion.” They 11 play classics, jazz, and selections from “West Side Story”. An entire season subscription is $35 per adult until June 1 or $40 thereafter. The price for all K through grade 12 children within a one or two parent subscribing family holds at only $10, totally. For more information, call Helen Ziemer at 9375450. Mother’s Day is celebrated by gatherings in Boston area Mother’s Day guests of Eunice Meade on Hash Lane were Linda Weakley and son Dave of Stanardsville, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Swindler, Brenda Frazier, Sue Warner and Alex Kenny Leavell, friend and daughter all of Culpeper, Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, Michael and Christopher and Billy Meade all local. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, daughters, Shirley, Rebecca, and Mary, Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny . Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew, and Mark, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory and Lucille Peregory of Front Royal and Joel Peregory, Heidi and Kenny of Catlett, motored to Manassas on Sunday and dined at Casa Chimayo Restaurant in obser vance of Mother s Day. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and Jason were in Woodstock on Saturday to visit Mrs. Grigsby’s grandmother, Lottie Savage and were met by her brother, Gray Dean of Dunn, N. C., who was also visiting his grandmother. Sperrvville friends, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Dodson and daughters, Amber and Courtney and Leanna Wharton were in Winchester Friday evening and dined at Golden Corral for a pre Mothers’ Day observance. Saturday, Mrs. Wharton accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins motored to Warrenton and visited Eva Dodson, a surgical patient in Fauquier Hospital and Beatrice Sheppard, a resident at Overlook, while recovering from a broken leg. f Clorc -English •FUNERAI HOM I • “Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA Wayne English, Funeral Director 540-825-2361 Kristen Privett, Funeral Director www.cloreenglish.com Toys for Tots Sponsor ww w.kevmemories.com Birthday greetings go out to niece Jessica Frazier who celebrates her day on Monday and another niece, Angela A. Hitt who claims the same day. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier were luncheon guests for Mother’s Day of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson and family. If there are any members living in our area, of the class of 1993 from Madison High School, please call Becky Hurt at 540-923-4107, as plans are being made for a reunion in July. Rev. and Mrs. L. D. Savage have been blessed with a new great-granddaughter, Bailey, bom to Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Savage Jr. last Tuesday. Our prayers for a speedy recovery go out to Arlene Frye of Route 707, who had the misfortune to fall and brake her leg last weekend. Mrs. Melzie Woodward of Rixeyville spent Friday with her daughter, Mrs. Dale Grimsley. Graduation exercises at the Massanova Academy will be held at the church on Saturday, May 24 beginning at 2 p.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church invites the public to its services, Sunday School Morning Worship and evening services, each Lord’s Day and prayer meeting on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Belated anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. James M. Dodson, who celebrated another year last week. Marc Dodson and friend Jenny of Harrisonburg were here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dodson of Salem Way for Mother’s Day. In Mother’s Day activities at Black Oak Regular Baptist Church on Sunday, Patricia Corbin was chosen to receive the red and white flower vase of flowers which was given by the members in honor or memory of their mothers. Revival services are in progress at the Five Forks Regular Baptist Church and will close with the Friday service each evening at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle is guest speaker and the public is invited and urged to attend. Others added to our prayer list this week, include Betty Wright, Beatrice Sheppard, Eva Dodson and Jimmie Falls. Mother’s Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and Jason were Mr. and Mrs. Chriss Robinson and Keith Daniel and Kevin Grigsby of Culpeper. 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) 8254>700 Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (54Q) 987*8235 JL ou might have heard the tale of the fisherman who drowned after falling from a rowboat. He implored God to save him, refusing repeated attempts of help from three frantic bystanders on the shore. "I have implored God to save me. I do not need your help," he stubbornly shouted to each one even as he gasped his last breath proceeding to disappear bubbling beneath the surface. Upon entering heaven he incredulously asked, "God...why did you not save me?" God replied, "I sent not one, but three angels to save you and you refused their help. Where was your faith?" We are promised in Deut. 31:8, "He will not fail thee, neither forsake thee; fear not, neither be dismayed." God asked the fisherman a good question. Where is your faith? Do you know where to find it? Visit your local church or synagogue. Read God's Word and learn of His promises. He wants to help you live a more peaceful and joyous life. Won't you accept your Heavenly Father's love? Why not worship this week? 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Rappahannock Nerns Accounting “No Doubt” Accounting [ I Debbi Cahill ji (540)631-9243 J Providing bookkeepRj ing and accounting I services with 25 ■ years of experience. Antiques Bealeton Antique Market 12734 Marsh Road & Shipstore Rd. Bealeton, VA 22712 Furniture & Gifts A _ Southeast Asia jfc Vendors Welcome 1 Rea Market Items, Crafts, Produce Open every weekend, 10-5 • 540-439-9520 Auto Services Riverside Auto Service Riverside Auto Sales, LLC Quality Auto Body & Paint Work Ins. Work Welcome • ICAR Gold Class Mechanical Repairs & Towing State Inspection • Quality Used Cars 540-987-8264 9082 Water Street. Sperryville, VA BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 • Sat. 7:30-4:00 • Closed Sunday CARPET EARLY’S CARPET INC. The one stop shop for complete home decorating services. Floor coverings, window treatments, wallpaper, slip covers & upholstery. Residential & Commercial. Rt. 211, Amissville, VA 937-5500 CONTRACTOR Ellis & Sanborn, nc Building Contractors • Custom Homes •Additions •Bams ¥ c u _ 500 Pine Circle James G. Sanborn Amjssvlue, va 20106 540-937-5431 Fax: 540-937-7763 CONSTRUCTION KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 Joseph Keyser Construction, Inc. 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Call Jeanne Cobert 540-347-4222 Upcoming Events Full eclipse of the moon The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection invites moon lovers on Thursday, May 15 to celebrate the total eclipse of the moon and learn more about Rappahannock skies. The event begins at 9 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. There will be several giant binoculars and telescopes, presentations and refreshments. The eclipse itself will start at 10:03 p.m. ‘Battle of the Books ’ The annual “Battle of the Books” competition will be hosted by Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly on Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. Teams of middle-school students drawn from four counties will be quizzed on their knowledge and comprehension of 22 selected books read during the 20022003 academic year. Area schools participating in the meet are Culpeper Middle School, Marshall Middle School, Taylor Middle School, Warrenton Middle School, Rappahannock County Middle School. Randolph-Macon Academy, St. John the Evangelist School, and Wakefield. Everyone is invited. Theatre concert on May 17 The final concert of the season at The Theatre in Little Washington is on May 17 at 8 p.m. Violinist Hasse Borup and cellist Amy Leung play a challenging program of works by Bach and Ravel. For further information call 675-1253 or send email to TheatreVA@aol.com. Cheerleading tryouts Try-outs, to include up-coming 8th graders, for the Fall JV and Varsity Cheerleading Squads will be held on June 5 at 4 pm. The list will be posted on June 6 for both squads at the high school. Contact Coach Bonnie Pullin. Band's spring concert The Rappahannock County High School band will perform its annual Spring Concert on Thursday, May 15 at 7 p.m. in the RCHS auditorium. The Elementary Band will have its concert on Tuesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the RCES auditorium. The community is invited to both events. Garden Club to meet The Rappahannock County Garden Club will meet Wednesday, May 21 at the Washington Fire Hall at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served followed by a meeting at 1:30 p.m. The program is on “Herbs" and will be given by Maureen Messick. Friend s Day The Woodville Baptist Church invites everyone to “Friend’s Day” on May 18 at 10:45 a.m. Pot luck lunch follows the service. For more information, call 987-3317. Bawkey family reunion The family of William Claude and Fannie Cobb Bawkey invites family and friends to their annual family reunion on Sunday, May 18 at the Rappahannock Park near Little Washington. Bring a covered dish and join in the reunion. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. 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. Community Prayer Service Community Prayer Service” continues to be observed at Trinity Episcopal Church on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. This is a time of corporate prayer for the conclusion of the war in Iraq and for the safety of all involved in this difficult transition stage. The event is sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church and the Washington Baptist Church. Bus trip to see play A one-day bus trip to see the “DANIEL” play in Strasburg, Pa. has been planned by the Washington Baptist Church for Saturday, June 7. The cost is $95 for ages 13 and up and $87 for children 3-12 and includes a ticket to the play, supper and bus fare. Call 675-3336. 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. 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 May 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Veterans requiring assistance prior to that date may contact Phillips at 1-800-925-0640 or 703-6302811. 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. 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. Drum For Joy A community hand drumming workshop will be held on June 7 at Slate Mills from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Call for information: 547-9873. Revival at Chester Gap The Chester Gap Baptist Church will hold a revival May 18-23 at 7 p.m. nightly. Rev. Malcolm Cadd, interim pastor, and the congregation welcome everyone. There will be special music each night. The speaker is Rev. Earl Echols from Durham, N.C.

Beautiful weekend for Rappahannock soccer teams By Nanette Hex;an Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Youth Soccer League played its fourth weekend of games on May 3. The U-8 Motorcycle Factory Inc. Rapp Riders won Saturday 6-2 against the Madison Blue Mini's. They showed outstanding improvements attacking the ball and passing. Celine Brass played an excellent assist passing to Case Kramer who booted the ball in for another score. Other goals were scored by Derek Frink, Trey Swindler, Peyton Bailey and Lauren Eline. Lauren scored the only goal in last week's loss against Coach Steve Lee’s St. Peter's Team. We also had excellent defense from Grace Ott, Blake Jeanniton and Samantha Landrum keeping the ball out of our end. Coach Lee’s U-8 St. Peter’s team took on Madison at RCES early Saturday morning. As the clouds disappeared and the sun shone, the young Rapp team shone as well. Every team member displayed enthusiastic team spirit. Justin Smith and Julia Bennett saved many goals from shooting through the net. Fun was had by all.! U-10 Rapp U-10's Caporuscio, sponsored by Long Island Concrete, went down to Emerald Hill Elementary School to take on Culpeper. Both teams played a close match. It was tied 0-0 until within a few minutes left in the game when Chris Cooper was awarded a penalty kick. Chris delivered the goal. But Culpeper kept up the pressure and Rapp hung tough on defense.With Michael Caporuscio and Khalil AbuRoman sharing the goal tending duties, Rapp was able to record a shutou. Final score Rap-1 Culpeper-O. Other stars contributing to the win were James Dawson and Michael O’Heir. standing goalkeeping of Andrew Oyster and Tanyon Lee. Game tied to one goal a piece until the last five minutes of the game. A Rapp player took a shot on goal and Brett Heddleston was in perfect position to collect the rebound and deliver the Cliff Farm, once again won by forfeit against an undermanned Culpeper team. Again, several players graciously played for the Culpeper side so that all the girls had plenty of playing time. Stevie Ross made me mgnngnt reel witn two goals coming from perfect positioning. Stevie was playing the left wing and w;as up by the goal on a hard, beautiful cross from Emma Hathaway. Stevie trapped the ball and drove it in for a score. Another pass from Isabelle game winning goal. Final score Rapp Raptors 2 Culpeper 1. U-12 The U-12 girls, the Blue Storm, sponsored bv Ivy U-lOs Kapp “Raptor’s” sponsored by Settle’s Cars and Trucks soared to a win over a tough Culpeper team. The Raptors were led by the out Eastham found Stevie in perfect position again and she drove that one home also. Morgan Flournoy had two pretty goals in the first half. On the first she was positioned in front of the goal on a cross and put it away. The second one she slipped between defenders and put the ball into the corner of the net. Hannah Rosenbaum scored again this week. Hannah played on the Culpeper side in the second half and provided some stiff competition for her Rapp teammates. Brittany Clatterbuck is playing for the first time this, year and is a gem. She has tremendous energy on the field and is a natural at goalie. Our first game against Fluvanna she made an all-pro save in front of the goal on a breakaway that looked like a sure score. Brittany came hard out of the goal, then stood her ground, taking the full force of the shot, knocking it into the air and then covering it. She made several diving saves today. Hopefully, the Blue Storm will meet a full squad when Madison comes to play next Saturday. The U-12 Blue Water Builders team traveled to Culpeper for an early match at 9 a.m. The game saw strong defense by both teams and at the half, the score stood at 0 - 0. Culpeper scored early into the second half and the game appeared to be a low scoring contest. Rapp answered with its own goal to tie the score. The clock ran out with Rapp U12 knocking on Culpeper’s door. Good hustle and teamwork was demonstrated by Steve Nelson and Gary White, with Conor Foley playing solid defense. Final score Rapp 1 Culpeper 1. Relay for Life to be held May 17 The 2003 Rappahannock County Relay for Life fundraiser to raise money for the American Cancer Society in hopes of finding a cure for this dread disease will take place Saturday, May 17 at 4 p.m. and conclude the next morning at 9 o’clock at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Best wishes to Lewis and Dorothy Carroll of Powhatan who had their 52nd anniversary on Monday, May 12. Marilyn Bailey had Mother’s Day lunch Sunday with Jonathan and Stacy Bailey and children Peyton and Stuart in Huntly. Happy birthday to Mary Jenkins who had her day on Wednesday, May 14. There will be a family game night in the Washington Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Friday, May 16 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Bring your favorite game and join in the fun. This event is for all ages and refreshments will be provided. Ann Foster of Chesterfield, Mich, accompanied her mother Ruth Clark to Winchester on Friday for her medical checkup and had lunch at the Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Southside Grill Restaurant in Front Royal. Ann and her husband, Charlie Foster, returned to their home in Michigan Sunday after a 10-day visit. Happy birthday to Alice Butler on Saturday, May 17 and to Mary Latham on Sunday, May 18. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and son Frank Moffett spent Mother’s Day weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family in Leesburg. Visitors during this past week with Edward and Ruth Clark and their houseguests Charlie and Ann Foster on Fodderstack Road were Richie Eastham and four friends, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas, Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md., Tim Falls and children, Samantha and Robert of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and Carol Marongomi of Castleton, Mrs. Annie Foster and Marjorie Passmoore of Warrenton and Kenny Miller of Stafford. Marilyn Bailey was a recent luncheon guest of Ada Mae Aylor in Madison. Happy birthday to Mattie Smoot, daughter of Chris and Anna Smoot on Fodderstack Road who has her fifth birthday on Thursday, May 15. Thursday guests of Mrs. Addie Keyser and Virginia Cloud were Eugene Atkins of Augusta. Ga., and Emma Price of Culpeper. Mother’s Day guests of Mrs. Addie Keyser were her children, Donald and Pam Keyser of Alexandria, Marie Rutherford of Front Royal, Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill, Daniel Keyser of Sperryville and Virginia Cloud. Give me a call when you have a news item for this column at 675-3608. Have a safe week! The Perfect Gift ...Anytime I H b i ii “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquicentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen arid integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, nan ural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation of hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 540-675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” 1 $11.95 I plus tax and $2.00 for postage Flint Hill holds community benefit breakfast on May 24 A community breakfast will be held at the fire hall on Saturday, May 24 at 8:45 a.m. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit the Senior Citizens group. Plan now to attend and join the fellowship and good food. “Proclaim The Word Services” will begin on Monday, May 19 with a covered dish at 6:30 p.m. and worship service at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker for the evening at the Sperryville United Methodist Church is pastor Jeff Light. The Willis Chapel Church will host a covered dish and service on 'Iiiesday, May 20 and the services will be concluded on Wednesday evening at the Flint Hill United Methodist church with the covered dish at the fire hall. The public is welcome. Our prayers continue for all those on the sick list. Mikp and Tina Crane and Laura of Bowie, Md., spent Wednesday with his parents, Ernie and Thelma Crane. Flint Hill By POLLYAYLOR 987-8136 ' - ------ -—■ - a* The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary met at the fire hall on Monday. Those present were Mary Blaisdale, Mary Frances Bywaters, Mary Curtis, Margaret Lee, Mary Latham, Lois Markee, Gaynelle Russell, Arland Welch and a new member, Holly Propst. The ladies made plans for the Annual Fireman’s Carnival to be held June 11-14. The Administrative Board of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church will meet with Mabel Lillard on Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. Guests on Mother’s Day of Mrs. Christine Vest were Rodney and Jo Vest and Charles Whorton of Woodville and Grady and Doris Vest. Edna Lillard with her daughters, Katherine Hawkins, Lois Duncan and Edith Graves had dinner in Luray on Mother’s Day. Sunday guests on Mother’s Day of David and Renee Calisto and Nikki were Grady and Doris Vest, Joshua and Jared Werner and joining them for dessert was Brenda Hensley. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the second, fourth, and fifth Sundays at 11 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. John Farrah will deliver the message. Everyone is welcome. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. Delivering the message will be the Rev. Merlin Shorb. The public is welcome. Amissville to hold carnival June 25-28 The Amissville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company is seeking contestants for its annual carnival queen (ages 14-20), Junior Miss (ages 8-13) and Little Miss (ages 3-7) for the carnival event June 25-28. For tickets and information, call Sandy Carter at 937-4218. 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 937-3439 for more information. Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 Vacation Bible School dates have been set for the Amissville Baptist Church. They are July 14-18. There will be no pre-registration this year. Michele Herbert is VBS Director and for more informa tion contact the church office at 937-6159. Casey Payne will handle the 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 p.m. At that time all of the summer events will be given. They have a lot of activities planned, so come and join the Extreme Believers. Call me with your news for the week or upcoming summer events. You can e-mail them to me at amyrappnews@aol.com. Viewtown celebrates Mother’s Day Mother's Day guests of Mrs. Gladys Dodson were Joey Reid, Ella Dodson, Tommy Frazier all from Culpeper, Brittany Reid from Rixeyville, Nicholle and Whitney Frazier from Fredericksburg and Mr. and Mrs. David Dove from Catlett. Becky and Ellen Gore attended a surprise birthday party for Anna Mae Gore at Reva Park in Culpeper where about 150 people attended. The reunion has been postponed from June 7 to June 14. There will be more details later. They will have food, live music and a photographer. There will be another yard sale at Forest Grove School Viewtown %M - ,, . By JOAN REID i 937-4968 House on May 17. The last one was rained out. To set up, call Danny or Linda Hitt, at 9324221 or 825-7799. It will start at 8 a.m. Daniel and Lori Hitt, Devyn and Dalton had a birth day party for their daughter, Kaylee who turned one on April 30. The party was held at her grandparents' home, Rogar and Janet Hitt on May 3. Around 25 people attended. Guests of Rogar and Janet Hitt on Mother s Day were all their children, grandchildren and in-laws. Mother's Day guests of Ann Hitt were Evelyn and Danny Kilby, and Wayne Hitt all from Culpeper, and Mr. and Mrs. Rogar Hitt from Viewtown. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family of Shirley Dodson on the passing of her sister, Lucy Johnston from Baltimore, Md. — Comings and goings in Castleton Robyn Pivamik was accepted into the Navy Nuclear Program as part of the Delayed Entiy Program. She will attend James Madison University for one year prior to beginning her militaiy training. Robyn recently celebrated her 18th birthday. On Friday, Denise Lynch of Graywood in Orange accompanied Rosanna (Masters) Reed to Arlington National Cemetery. They placed roses on Rosanna’s mother’s grave in remembrance of Mrs. Masters’ birthday. Mrs. Lynch, Rose’s friend and riding instructor, invited Rose to assist with her Summer Riding Camp to be Castfeton :«\m Vf— V By ROSE REED .* WM >\ '■ *1 t ! I, i I i (T *tiW held at Graywood June 16- 22. Mr. and Mrs. Derek Nelson of Norfolk were surprise weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reed of Castleton. After their trip to Massanutten, the Nelsons decided to take a detour for an overnight visit. Rose, her sister, artist Mary Nelson and brother-in-law, author Derek Nelson visited the Shops at the Inn and Rare Finds in Little Washington. They topped-off the evening with a delightful dinner at the Country Cafe. \ The Bennett Family had a Mother’s Day and birthday celebration combined. Family from out-of-town gathered at their residence on Midnight Lane to celebrate Mother s Day and the birthdays of Randy, Steven, Josh and Calvin.

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Call 347-4222 180 Commercial Rantals Buildings for Lease: • 18,615 sf office. 2 bldgs Warehouse: • 6,000,6.600 or 9,987 sf Office: • 3,600sf • 100 to 1000 sq. ft. of office space Office Warehouse: • 72701 sf VINT HILL BUSINESS PARK 540-347-6965 888-448-4332 196 Opportunity RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER seeks independent representative to locate land in your area. No knowledge of Real Estate required. NO SALES involvedl Will train the right individual. Ideal for retired teacher or military personnel. Call 877-886-8900 200 Antiques/ CollactibiM OAK - SMITH S ANTIQUES est 1959. largest oak dealer in state. 12K sq ft of quality refmished Amer oak Distinctive hard to find kitchen, bdrm & office furnishings M-S 9-5. Sun.11-5 540-439-8240 Rt. 29S to Remington. 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New in box Can de liver. 703-898-9247 A BED $149 QUEEN Pillow Top New m plastic with warranty Can deliver 703-8988768 ALL ITALIAN LEATHER sofa & loveseat New in original rapper $1.100 Can deliver. 703 898 9247 DINING ROOM SET - Cherry, Chairs, table, hutch & buffet Brand new in box $950 Can deliver. 703-898-924 7 (232 °*r*9*/ 1 I*** Yard Sal* I 5/17- 5 18. 9-4. 65 Dennis Rd . Scrabble Rt. 522. Rt 626. Rt 680 - Antiques. art. hshld items, bikes & Nintendo 64 LARGE YARD SALE re scheduled. Fri & Sat. 5-16 & 5 17. 8am. 665 Warren Ave . Little WashmgtonRain cancld WASHINGTON, 5 17. IT 1 Something for everyone1 Great Prices' Fodderstack Rd . Fol tow signs. STRAW, CLEAN bright Please call after 7pm 540-439-2775 TRI COUNTY FEEDS Marshall, VA. Pennfield Horse Feeds Stallmat SALE, $36.50. HAY AH. Tim, Mixed, Straw, Shavings. 888-823 3337 NOVA & Montgomery Co MD /--> 240 HoraM Vt PAINT GELD 4 yrs, 15.3h, great disposition, $9,900. Barbara 540-347-7144 blohre @crosslink.net SEEKING Lg. Pony Sm Horse suitable for novice rider to trail ride. Barbara 540-347-7144 blohre (5>crosslink.net Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call TODAY 540-347-4222 Pets THE FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca.com e-mail spca@erols.com for a complete and up to date listing ' > Miscellaneous/For Sale v_* “GRAND OPENING" Marshall U-Store-lt 2 mis t. of Marshall, across from Livestock Auc on on Rt. 55 0 Ground Floor • RoIIOup Doors • Uideo Security • 24 Hour Access • All Metal Building • All Sizes Available Call Now! 540-364-0205 248 Lawn A flatten KUBOTA Tractor. 4wd. wfront end loader, finish mower & . bushhog. Diesel. 23hp. 675 hrs Maint records Jordan. 703-309-0489 or 540668-7216 Round Hill Need mulch delivered? DOUBLE SHREDDED QUALITY hard wood mulch Under $20 per ■ yard plus delivery 540364-6452 '-> 252 Llv—lock j 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 (-\ 256 _ J ARCADE GAME. Virtu? Fighter. very gooc cond All orig'l Collec tor's item. S550 OBO 703-929-6829 Hick 1 CARAT DIAMOND nno for sale Appraised $5K sell for $2,500 firm 540-349-0887 WRANGLER JEANS. 13MWZ. 0936 DEN Popular sizes in slock Special orders invited Happy Trails Western Wear. Bealeton 540-439 1395 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 5-14-03 Piedmont United Way Annual Meeting You are invited May 28th to Aberdeen Barn in Culpeper 6:30 Awards 7 00 Dinner (cost S20/person) 7:45 Allocations 8:00 Committee reports RSVP by May 21 - 825-7615 Checks to: PO Box 398 Culpeper VA 22701 #499501 Legal Notices TRUSTEE’S SALE ON 199 Compton Rd. Castleton, VA 22716 In execution ot a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of S285.000.00. from Maria Sicca'di. 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 8.421 C acres together with buildings and improvements fhereon and privileges and«»appurie nances therewith connected, situate, lying and being in Hampton Magisterial District. Rappahannock City, Virginia And more fully described in the above Deed of Trust Com monly known as 199 Compton Rd . Castleon VA 22716 Tax ID. 30-17A TERMl^OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidders 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 informa tion 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(47282)_#497388

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Call Today 540-347-4222 SUPERINTENDENT Commercial contractor specializing in school construction/renovation seeking experienced superintendents for 1-20 million dollar projects in Washington Metro Area. Candidate must be motivated working superintendent capable of managing company workforce & subcontractors. Must be familiar with all aspects of construction, including self performed footing & slab work. Please fax resume to: 301-417-0576 or mail to: 7940 Queenair Dr. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 NOW HIRING! Warehouse/Delivery Retail Sales/ Customer Service Personnel Needed Full-time positions with benefits, including health & life insurance, pension & 401K, vacation & sick leave. Driver applicants must have good driving record & valid driver's license. Agriculture background helpful. Apply in person: RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP SPERRYVILLE, VA Clean for #1! • Earn between $300 & $400/wk • Paid vacation, holidays & mileage • Daytime, Mon-Fri • $100 monthly attendance bonus • • Must Have Car Merry Maids 540-347-0199 578 Waterloo Rd Warrenton, VA 20186 CONSTRUCTION Established construction company seeks full time tspnalt experience helpful. Benefits avail. mm DRIVER CDL with clean driving record. Looking for ambitious motivated individual. Please call toll free 877-401-5656. Include area code when calling. 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 fools. Competitive pay and benefits. 540-349-9541 between 9a & 5p for interview Electrical Contractor has immediate openings for the following positions: • ELECTRICIAN • SERVICE TECHNICIAN • APPRENTICES • HELPERS Excellent Salary & Benefits. Must have own hand tools & transportation. Call 703-594-3920 to schedule an Immediate Appointment ELECTRICIAN Residential and light commercial service No. Va, DC & MD work. 5 years minimum experience. Company truck and full benefits package with top pay for the right individual. Call Robert or Jim at 1-800-862-2566 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Lscort/ Exotic Dancot iR-mate) lOytsinbusinex' Non ’Sexual Agents Seeking refined peine females. Musi have ear $2000wk ISft up. serious mci- onl\ 703-385-0017 FARM HELP FT help needed to maintain 75 acre horse & cattle farm. Duties include seeding, mowing, fencing, painting, cleaning stalls, and performing new improvements. We have all equipment & tools. Guaranteed salary $400/wk take home. Health ins. and vacation. Possible apt. available to live in. Call Danny at 703-203-6546 or after 7pm 540-439-2369 General Excavation, Inc. is now hiring: •HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Apply at 9745 James Madison Hwy. Warrenton or call 540-439-2202 7am - 5:30 pm EOE & supports a drug-free workplace. Ground Maintenance Flex hours, seasonal, good working environment at modern horse facility. Call 540-937-9832 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR needed for residential excavation, loader, and dozer experience necessary. 703-594-3505 Heavy Equipment Operators Needed Health, Dental, 401K avail. 540-347-6628 Ricky L. Brown & Sons, Inc. HVAC INSTALLER No. Va. work; residential and light commercial. Minimum 5 years experience. Company truck and full benefits package with top pay for the right individual. Call Robert or Jim at 1-800-862-2566 INSTALLERS Top Window Co. in search of experienced detail oriented installers with carpentry skills. Top Pay! Call 703-222-6900 Gift Shops Housekeeping Reservationist Are you looking for a change? Do you have free time in the evenings? In need of extra money? Work locally at The Inn at Little Washington & stay close to home! We offer full or part-time positions & benefits. Please contact: Anne-Elizabeth 540-675-3838 for more information 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 • CLASS A CDL • GOOD MVR Midwest, ewer the road and regional positions INTERESTED, QUALIFIED DRIVERS CALL JERRY 1-888-444-9943 Local: 540-868-2021 The area’s premier FIVE STAR dealership is seeking a customer oriented, self-motivated person who can take direction to join our award winning dealership. Automotive sales helpful. Neat appearance and sales ability- are required. SERVICE ADVISOR We offer /Paid Vacation J /Paid Sick Leave /Health/Dental Insurance Call Now! Greg Proffitt at 800-374-8366 or Email: gproffitt@joejacoby.com Kennel Assistant Part-time Flexible am & pm hours Starting pay SS/hr Must be L’l or older w/ reliable trans. Apply in person or call: Rappahannock Animal Welfare 160 Weaver Rd Amissville, VA 540-937-3283 TTnwe that have applied before need not apply. PAINTERS Master Painters with 5-10 years experience. Must have transportation. Year round work in Loudoun County. CALL JON MILLER OFFICE 703-777-4517 CELL: 703-909-0862 PAINTING/ COATING CREWS Needed immediately for liquid siding, 2-3 person crews. Own equipment needed. Great pay scale. Paid on completion. Call 703-222-3322 PLUMBERS HELPER No exp necessary. Top pay & benefits. Vacation. Must have transportation to Washington. VA. Work in Haymarket area. Call 540-219-9983 540-675-3610 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. restaurant Fauquier Springs Country Club AM or PM Line Coo AM Please apply Tues - Fri between 9:30 am- 4:30pm Springs Road. Warrenton. VA 540-347-4205 Fax* 540-347-2 743 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 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 Secretary For law firm in both Warrenton and Fairfax, VA. At least 1 year of experience with a law firm preferred. Must have dictation or transcribing exp. Benefits and competitive salary. Fax resume to 540-428-1720 TRUCK DRIVER wanted. Must have Class A (Dump truck & trailer) with 2 years experience. Call Gary Hunt 540-727-7900 Kin-Low Paving, Inc. 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 I Warrenton, Front Royal & Luray, VA We’ve Got Northern Virginia All Wrapped UP! Times Classified Call Today! 540-347-4222 ESTATE MANAGEMENT COUPLE NEEDED Fauquier County. Must he experienced in rare of lawns, buildings, and equipment, as well as, owners house and jiets. References required. Knowledge of Spanish helpful. Please reply hy letter to: Akenfield P.O. If ox 155 l pperville, Virginia 20185 LOAN PROCESSOR/ CUSTOMER SERVICE Seeking self-motivated & team oriented individual with excellent communication, customer relation and organization skills. Position focuses on loan processing, doc prep & servicing of loan accounts. Accuracy, attention to detail & working well w/ deadlines are essential. Computer exper. required. Real Estate background a [>lus. Salary commensurate w. exper. Excellent benefits. Nonsmoking office. Position located in Warrvnton. Please submit resume to: Carolyn Hite, Farm Credit TO Box 809, Staunton, VA 24402-0899 EEO-Employer M/F/H/V 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. Responsibilities include creating sales and marketing techniques, managing the real estate lending process for all loan applicants, ensuring that interviews are conducted appropriately and that necessary documentation is available for the loan process. Proficiency in Word and Excel is required with experience in LaserPro preferred. Resumes and cover letters can be faxed to 540-675-1225, emailed to mleake/4ubsh.com or mailed to: EESS Rappahannock National Bank PO Box 179, Washington, VA 22747 EOE APAC-VA Inc. Northern Virginia Division NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT OF THE FOLLOWING: • HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Call Walter Trail @ 703-361-9511 APAC-VA, INC., A Major highway construction/asphalt paving contractor, offers COMPETITIVE WAGES, EXCELLENT BENEFITS, and ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNTIES! Qualified Applicants Must Pass Required Drug Test EEO CLINICIAN/MH #3-92-01 Provides MH assessment, outpatient treatment and targeted case management for seriously mentally ill clients in Fauquier MS degree in licensed eligible field. Licensed eligible; $29,171.00 per yr. Licensed; $33,769.00 per yr. RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS #3-93-01 FT positions providing direct care work for adult MR consumers in established group homes. Positions allow for flexible schedules, including overnights, evenings and weekends. Opportunities for growth and expansion. Assoc, degree or equivalent experience. $22,856.00 per/yr RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPII1AN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Please apply with RRCSB application by 8:30 am, Monday, May 27, 2003, to Human Resources, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100. TDD:«40-825-7391 EEO/AA MONOMOY SERVICES, INC. Is now hiring Class A CDL Dump Truck Driver Experience loading and unloading heavy equipment required. Work locally!! Good pay & benefits. Call 540-364-0441 for application & info. Don't delay — we’re hiring Immediately! BUILDING ENGINEER The candidate will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of commercial office buildings on a 150-acre campus Work includes responding to service calls, occupant requests, performing preventative maintenance. completing mechanical and electrical repairs, and vendor management. Candidates must possess strong mechanical and electrical knowledge of commercial office buildings, knowledge of various HVAC systems, and fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Experience with the building automation system, and 4-6 years' experience are also required. Must be CFC certified. There will be overtime and rotating on-call shifts. We offer an outstanding compensation package. Please email vour resume to LReitwiesnerts'aoLcom: or FAX: 705-265-3967. EOE M/F/D/V. AOL UNLIKE ANYTHING. ANYWHERE. www.aol.com/carecrs ■m Times Community Newspapers' Classified Has It! Thousands of advertised items. 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Martha L. Jenkins Family in Flint Hill Martha Lilian! Jenkins, 89, of Madison died April 27 at the Martha Jefferson Hospital, in Charlottesville. Mrs. Jenkins was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Nethers. Mrs. Jenkins is survived by a daughter, Becky J. TVicker of Madison; four sons, James Randolph Jenkins and Leroy A Jenkins of Etlan; Thomas Wilmer Jenkins of Syria; and Roger L. Jenkins of Wolftown. Additional survivors include a sister, Frances L. Hudson of Flint Hill; 15 grandchildren. 25 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren She was preceded m death by her husband. James Ralston Jenkins; one son. Charles L Jenkins; four brothers. Thm. Charlie, Jack and Pete Lillard. One sister, Mary L. Hickerson and a grandchild. Tbmmy Jenkins. A graveside funeral was held April 30 at Etlan Cemetery with Jeff Tucker and Rev. Paul Ritter officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlehem United Methodist Church. 3216 South F. T. Valley Road. Madison, Va. 22727 or a charity- of your choice. Kenneth W. Gochenour Far;;!} r: Spcrryville Kenneth Wayne Gochenour, .V. .if t, Vs nee. Calif.. died May 1 si his resident after a battle esiver Mr Gochenour was born \. v 5. ifto2 in Luray to Martha and Elmer Atkins. He retired from the U. S. Marines after 22 years and worked as a security guard at St. Josephs Hospital in Orange, Calif. Mr. Gochenour is survived by his wife, Marissa of Orange, Calif., one son, Michael of Michigan and one daughter, Enn, of Virginia. Additional survivors include four sisters, Roberta Kelly, Sperrvville, Beverly Conners, Woodvilie, Judith Cress, Amissville. and Rosella Viands, Shen Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently in the Rappahannock Circuit Court Clerk’s Office: Wayne J. Switzer and wife to Eddie L. Gibson and wife, 2.0020 acres. Wakefield. $164,900. Karen Mastronardy to William Gullickson, one-half interest, 5.8 acres. Hawthorne. $60,000. Thomas W. Brown and wife, trustees, to Faith Builders Inc., 16 acres. Jackson District. $106,000. Steven A. Ross and wife to Bryan A. Ross and wife, onehalf interest, Lot 5, 7.0107 acres. Jackson District. $81,000. Ardell E. McMannis to James A. Williams and others, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates Lot 8, Block 5, Section E, Plat 5. Wakefield District. $1,500. John W. Clark to James A. Williams and others, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates Lot 10, Block 5, Section E, Plat 5. Wakefield District. $2,750. Robert L. Herrema and wife to Chandler Kevis, 2.6364 acres. Stonewall District. $253,000. James Randolph Foster and others, trustees, to Inspiring Tfuiugfitb by Randy Minter MOMENT OF TRUTH Prior to this era of organ donation and end-of-life directives, it was not commonplace for physicians to inform patients that there was nothing else they could do for them. It was thought that patients should be spared the anguish of knowing that they were about to die. From the dying patients’ perspective, they generally asked for little detail, not wanting to get any answers in return. However, this attitude of sparing and denial changed about two decades ago, when death became an acceptable subject between doctor nd patient. This change in attitude was precipitated by cultural, political, and medical changes, and it introduced the notion that the patient has the right to know everything that his or her doctor does. Changing cultural attitudes have affected everything about how we deal with death. At the Moser Funeral Home, we understand that each family’s needs are different. We listen to you to hear what your concerns are, and we respect and respond to those concerns. Call 3473431, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, 24-hours a day. “The gods conceal from men the happiness of death, that they can endure life.” Lucan William F. Pumphrey and others trustees, two acres. Wai.efield District. $25,000. The family of I Jonas RobdSctJenkins^ would like t6 extend' ! our th^ils and ' appreciation to V 1 Rev. John Burke, 5. Rev. Phil Bailey, and our family and friends for their V ** sympathy" dl^h§'ot|r^ recent bereavement^ The Jenkins Family /M. Purchase • Refinance • Cash-out • No Income/No Asset Program Available • New Construction • The Leader In 'Hard to Race' 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 1-877-202-9307 703-753-8911 local E http://www.outoMeW.ofg andoah, and one brother, Gary Gilkev, Appleton, Wis., and nieces, aunts and uncles. Funeral sendees were held May 6 at FairHaven Mortuary Chapel, Santa Ana, Calif, with full military service. Interment was at FairHaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Calif. Scrabble - A rare Sind set on 4*09 acres, charming stone, brick & frame home features new kitchen, living room w/fireplace, dining room, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, basement, deck, central heat & air. $229*000. VIEWTOWN home on 10 open and rolling acres. Home is under roof and easy to preview. Offers hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen cabinets, three bedrooms, 2 car garage and full basement. Land is suitable for horses. '■ ' ■ s , f „ ' $289,900 800-523-8846, ext. 528 540-341-3528 EMILY HENRY Associate Broker ■; ;, Rainbow wyu*if v' $ - sndPosteir —■ a Si la^^aHU 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 barn suitable for stable conversion. Pond with great flow. $860,000. Montpelier c. 1745 - Early 18th century manor house on 400+/- acres in the Francis Thornton Valley, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Rappahannock County. Grand eight-columned portico, beautiful carved mantels and graceful main stairway. Dependencies include tenant house, ice house, barn, smoke house, 2 additional tenant cottages, and a 2500 It. 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 Summcrhill - Beautiful 200 acre estate located in the Shenandoah Valley. Set at an elevation of 1200 ft, the 7,000sf home was constructed in 2000 and is built to the highest standard with the finest of material. Breathtaking mountain vistas are visible from almost every room. Amenities include tenant house, 10-stall stable, equipment shed, board fencing and numerous other improvements. Also numerous streams and a pond. $1,750,000. jsj Contact Justin H. Wiley (540) 672-5603 Frank Hardy. Inc.. Realtors hilip C. Strange, Realtor - ; ■ - „. f) 825-3300 Business ToU Free (800) 825-6825 (540) 937-5858 Residence4' pWpstrange@yahoo.com * H-v Stop * ^ .„/»* * V, * «' . U K. «? >* , (540) 829-6975 Fax 332 James Madison Hwy Culpeper, Va. 22701 Rush River Lodge Nestled in the Blue Ridge near Washington, VA in Rappahannock County near Shenandoah National Park. Approximately 20 acres and two attractive structures. This woodland setting contains the fanner ski lodge with six bedrooms and 4 baths, modernized with custom kitchen and large deck. The West wing has a large living room with cathedral ceiling overlooking the indoor pool as well as 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 4-car garage. Approximately 75 miles from the Beltway. $895,000. Classic Victorian in Toum of Little Washington Completely renovated by the current owner when previously purchased with architecturally appropriate attention to detail. Stained glass entrance door and a comfortable eat-in kitchen with commercial gas stove. Separate dining room as well. Cozy den and living room. High ceilings in every room as well as a large wrap around porch in front. All on 1.5 acres. $545,000. Creekwood tsz»_X__□ Lovely 4BR/4BA country estate with I2BR/2BA guest house. A very large master suite with double walk-in closets, his and her sinks, and French door to deck and covered porch. Numerous skylights, recessed lighting, stained glass window, solid wood doors, very nice winter mountain views, storage shed, landscaping. $719,000. Let Me Assist You i' It vou are thinking of selling, mv 25 year of business experience and professional marketing expertise can help maximize the value of your property just like these 86 acres. I specialize in Rappahannock real estate and have clients looking for special properties Give me a call for a free, comprehensive market pricing analysis, with no obligation. 86 Excellent Acres On Ben Venue Road, one of the loveliest country lanes in Rappahannodf propeq^w an outstanding combinVnuntan|^\|c^'\ rolling hills, woods, strAail\pTsture^ME^efTTOples, and old stone fences. MaocutyM^t^ jVrcels with long road frontage, this lani|fi)fiyl'everal private home sites, with commanding views. $639,000 Listed March 30, Under contract May 10 Rov Wheeler Realty Co, 540-675-7171 \v\v\v.roywheelcr.com/rc Cheri YVocxlard 540-987-9080 chvcx xlard@earthlink.net Special Country Properties Castleton: Creekwood, a contemporary country estate - two cedar homes on 22.6 serene acres. The 4 bedroom main house is 4,0C)0 sq. ft. on two levels replete with fine custom features including skylights, fireplaces, impressive master suite, country kitchen, and delightful decks. The 2 bedroom guest cottage is equally well appointed. $719,000 Amissville: locust drove, a historic Virginia farmhouse (circa 1820), features 19th c. ambience with all the modern conveniences. Beautilullv sited on 15 acres overlooking a pond and pastures, this 12 mom home comes complete with 5 fireplaces, heart of pine floors, pool, dependencies and the charm of old Virginia. $659,990 Chester Gap: Beautifully maintained 5-year old 3BR/2BA Cedar with great views and close to the Applachian Trail. Wonderful landscaping, front porch, and deck all add loads of character. Full basement for room to grow. $172,950 Madison County: Double Top Mountain Retreat, an outdoors lovers paradise of trout fishing, hunting, hiking and wild flower haunts deep in the heart of the Blue Ridge. 52 wooded acres bordered by a cascading stream with mountain views, several h< >me sites anti an (>ld log house. $169,000 Amissville: This adorable 3 BR, 2 BA cam»vith a 1 /2 acre landscaped lot is a greafloors and new kitchen tpMj^Q^Id caBfnets. Two car garage and flu for Huntly: Three bedroom, one bath rambler with central heat and air and full basement with flu for wood stove. The Rov Wheeler Realty Co. wood stove. $159,990 1.2 acres is in two lots with a large shed. $149,900 540-675-7171 www.roywheeler.com/rc lean Lillard 540-675-3670 (H) jeanlillard@mris.com 540-987-9080 (H) cfwoodard@earthlink.net Cheri Woodard Pinecroft - Flint Hill, Virginia Open House, Sunday, October 13,1-4 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 EX' 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, single level 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 bedrooms 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. TVvo 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” an adventurous delight! Directions: From Warrenton 211 West towards SpenyviHe. R on RL 729, Ben Venue Road, about 2 miles to R on RL 638,Grimsley RtL, about 1 tnBe to Pinecroft. Offered at $1,195,000 ipmate appointment or more information, please contract the listi * Grant Griffith and Ryall Smith at either * 1-800-298-5280 *237 ’ • o iqmzde g/e aJwjps pleased to offer fate, indepth^ market o> ■ . '.ifK'i For a virtual tour go to: * or a virtual tour g< 'www.circlepix.com/honi E3J PARDOE