Rappahannock News, March 11, 2004

126th Year No. 11 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2004 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Sad Farewells Guardsmen may join other Rappahannock men in Iraq By Nicholas M. Horrock and Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock News Staff Writers Two men from Rappahannock County were deployed last Thursday to Fort Bragg, N.C. with the Army National Guard on what may be a stepping stone to duty in Iraq or Afghanistan. Joshua Rendle Waddell, 24, a combat medic, who grew up in Rappahannock and Jason Watson, 25, of Washington, an infantry soldier, left as part of a contingent of some 570 Virginians of the 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry, who were put on active duty for 18 months to two years. Mqj. Gen. Claude Williams, the state Guard’s commander, would not speculate on where the Virginia soldiers may eventually be sent, but some 35,000 Guard members are to be part of the 105,000 U.S. military contingent in Iraq. Waddell, a 1998 graduate of Rappahannock High School, whose mother Patti teaches biology there, is a highly trained cardiac emergency medical technician and paramedic. He has been volunteering as a rescue squad member since high school and works on emergency ambulances in See GUARD, Page A7 Photo courtesy/John Waddell SAYING GOODBYE: As Rappahannock County High School biology teacher Patti Waddell said later, “I was crying my eyes out" when she bade farewell to her son, Joshua, 24, at the National Guard Armory in Winchester just before he was moved out to Ft. Bragg, N.C. last week. Worleys wait for ruling By Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock News Staff Writer Sid and Mary Catherine Worley still do not know whether they will be allowed to build their “dream” house in the Town of Washington. Nor does the judge, it seems. “I have not made up my mind on this case,” Judge Jeffrey W. Parker said Monday afternoon in a courtroom of the Rappahannock Circuit Court. Parker made his comments at the end of listening to nearly two hours of arguments stemming from a lawsuit filed against the Town of Washington by the WorleysJast August after the town denied the couple’s request to build a new house on one end of Main Street. The composite materials used to build some parts of See WORLEY, Page A6 Meetings • On Thursday, March 11 the Town of Washington’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall on Gay Street on an application by Joyce Kramer to include a dormer on the south side of the Packing Shed Gallery as part of repairs to the roof. • On Wednesday, March 17 the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the county courthouse on Gay ‘ Street. Highlights of the draft agenda: Comprehensive Plan Review, General Commercial Area Plan; Historic Districts’ Committee report. 6 03700 23050 2 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Lost on Old Rag Mountain Park rangers busy with rescues in Shenandoah Park By Nicholas M. Horrock Rappahannock News Staff Writer Last Tuesday, with the unusual spring warmth spreading over the Shenandoah National Park, a Rockville Md., school brought 80 youngsters from the third to ninth grade to Old Rag Mountain for a hike. Old Rag is one of the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge mountains at 3,291 feet and a popular hike winter, spring, fall and summer. The school divided the children into four groups of 20 youngsters, each with teachers, and hiked to the top for lunch. About 2:30 p.m., the group started down to the Nethers’ parking area where they’d left the school buses, but when they got there, they found they had only 79 children. The teachers scrambled back up part of the trail, but could not find the 11-year-old missing boy. The school sent one bus back and from that bus a teacher called the Park Rangers on a cell phone. This delayed the report because the teacher couldn’t get cell coverage until the bus was near Warrenton, about 5:20 p.m. As Deputy Park Ranger Clayton F. Jordan said in an interview Wednesday, it was “a major search.” Lucky for the youngster, the Shenandoah National Park rangers working with a network of Virginia coordinated volunteers and local communities has, Jordan claims, some of the best search and rescue capabilities in the country. And though the young boy didn’t know it, See RESCUES, Page A7 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Nicholas M. Horrock RESCUE TEAM: Park Rangers Clayton F. Jordan and Lora Peppers check the rescue litter that is used in the Shenandoah National Park to tower patients from rocky and inaccessible mountain areas or onto helicopters . • Know your physical limitations. • Leave an itinerary with someone at home. • Don't hike alone. • Bring a cell phone, but don’t depend on it working. • Bring flashlight, extra clothing, extra food and water. • If you get lost, stay put until someone finds you. Teach your kids to do the same (“hug a tree”). • Stay on marked trails. • Track your route on a map as you hike. • Keep your kids with you. 66 ‘I think it was a fair agreement for the Commonwealth.’ Peter Luke Commonwealth’s Attorney Teen pleads guilty By Nicholas M. Horrock Rappahannock News Staff Writer Nathan D. Corbin, 18, whose 16year-old brother Dylan died when the car Nathan was driving went off the road Dec. 30 after a late-night party, made a plea deal with the state Tuesday to testify against others at the party if the Commonwealth should require it. Under the agreement, Corbin pleaded guilty to two Class One misdemeanors, underage possession of alcohol and reckless driving, and was sentenced to six months in jail on each charge. The jail sentences were suspended. No fines were imposed. Corbin will face 12 months of supervised See TEEN, Page A5 Comity officials see hope for state budget By Nicholas M. Horrock Rappahannock News Staff Writer Two key Rappahannock officials, County Administrator John McCarthy and School Superintendent Bob Chappell, see glimmers of hope in Richmond that the General Assembly can reach a budget agreement by Saturday that will be adequate to fund the county’s key programs. Like county and city officials across Northern Virginia, their eyes this week will be on the budget conference in Richmond. “I feel better about it this week than I did last,” said McCarthy, who last week warned the Board of Supervisors that the county would not be able to construct a realistic budget if Richmond continues this See TAX, Page A6 Newsmakers m Id i ■ ri.* aiifc, JLA JfcB Viewtown history Linda and Danny Hitt write about chicken thieves in the 1930s in Viewtown column. See Page B8. St Patrick’s celebration Ki Theatre holds benefit art raffle with Irish musip at Flint Hill’s Griffin Tavern. See Page B1. , Picture perfect Christina Howard works in the new RCHS darkroom which was funded by a Headwaters mini-grant. See Page A3. Gift of giving Sarah Latham has spent nearly 83 years helping others, especially Amissville's fire and rescue group. See Page B1.

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OFFERS EXP«E CLOSE OF BUSINESS 03O3AN. _ REVOLUTION Stanley-Jenkins exchange vows Tiffany Ann Stanley and Jamie Clifton Jenkins were united in marriage last Sept. 27 at New Salem Baptist Church in Culpeper, with Pastor Sandy Martin officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stanley, Jr. of Sperryville. The groom is the son of Mary Jenkins and the late Lester Jenkins of Culpeper. The bride was escorted and given in marriage by her father. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sheppard of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stanley, Sr., of Culpeper and the late Brueton Settle. The groom is the grandson of r Mr. and Mrs. James Releford of Castleton. The bride wore a traditional embroidered strapless gown with a split front overskirt. The gown featured a cathedral train with a veil that was lined in satin ribbon held in place by a tiara adorned with pearls. The matron of honor was Tiffany Moore, friend of the bride. The bridesmaids were Jennifer Payne, cousin of the bride and Lori Colevas, friend of the bride. The junior bridesmaid was Julia Wright, cousin of the bride. Megan Moore, Mend of the bride was the flower girl. Dean’s List Ted Johanson, son of Richard and Page Johanson of Flint Hill, earned honorable mention on the dean’s list for the 2003 fall semester at Lynchburg College, a private college in central Virginia. Johanson, a 2002 graduate of Highland High School, is a sophomore management major at Lynchburg College. Birth It’s a boy! Amanda Rae Brown and son Malik of Washington and Melvin Leon Porter and son Sam of Front Royal announce the birth of their son and little brother, Carter Leon Mathias Brown. Carter was bom Feb. 10 at Fauquier Hospital. He weighed eight pounds and 4.6 ounces and was nineteen and a half inches long. Proud grandparents are Sarah Brown of Fodderstack Road, Bobby Brown of Washington and Peggy and Leroy Porter of Front Royal. 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Mai) subscriptions are payable in advance..Make check or money order payable to: Sappahatmocii News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 ginia 22747. This form may also be used fix’ 0v. CHANGE OF ADDRESS | OUAddresc | New Address: The Rappahannock News (USPS #455580) is published every Thursday at 249 Main Street, Washington,Virginia 22747by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $22.00 a year in Rappahannock; $29.95 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock News, RO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 The best man was Allan Jenkins, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were Lee Moore and Tbbe Colevas, friends of the groom. Ushers were Chris Payne, cousin of the bride and Will Craighead, friend of the groom. Denver Jenkins, nephew of the groom was junior groomsman. Chase Jenkins, nephew of the groom, was the ring bearer. Music was provided by soloist Paula Jenkins. Nancy Crawford accompanied the guest book and Geraldine Payne was the wedding coordinator. The couple spent their honeymoon on a cruise in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands and is now residing in Boston, Va. Tiffany Ann Stanley and Jamie Clifton Jenkins Allan Comp receives national award for conservation efforts Allan Comp, a Woodville resident, was awarded recently the National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils 2003 Supporting Organization of the Year award. RC&D Councils are nonprofit organizations assisted by the Department of Agriculture to facilitate local resource conservation and development initiatives. Comp and the agency he works for, the U.S. Office of Surface Mining, were presented the national award. The award is the highest recognition given by the association and recognizes the leadership role Comp and OSM have taken in working Bluegrass Shenandoah X Travelers Jhiditional Bluegmss & old time Fiddle Music for over20ye with the Black Diamond RC&D Council, which coordinates community improvement projects across six counties in the coal country of southwestern Virginia. Comp was recognized for his “innovation and spirit, outreach and team building and his commitment to local partnerships.” The award recognizes work on projects developed by Comp including: the Wise Legacy Wetlands Project treating acid mine drainage in the center of the University of VirginiaWise campus; the OSM/VISTA Initiative bringing full-time support to coal country watersheds; and the Eastern Coal Region Roundtable bringing federal agencies in closer contact with coal country watersheds. Comp and his wife, Selma Thomas, are renovating a log home on Yancey Road in Woodville, a project he calls “our own small contribution to resource conservation in Rappahannock County.” There's just one place near D.C. where you want to see a tailgate up close. And that's at Great Meadow on Virginia Gold Cup Day. The Virginia Gold Cup Races Michael Appleton, 7th Grader, Taylor Middle School “I like coming to Abbey because there is a time that I can do homework. Since I've been coming to Abbey, I have done all my homework, and it is a good quiet place to work." Tutors are available for Elementary, Middle School, High School and College Students. Home-School Support is available. Call too for information about SAT. prep. Achievement Center AbBey Achievement Center, Inc. Taking Learning Steps Above and Beyond 220 Culpeper St., Warrenton VA S40-351-0826 and Beyond

County public schools receive grants for projects By Linda Tarry Special to the Rappahannock News Spring is on its way and with it comes cash awards to some of Rappahannock County’s public school system’s most innovative teachers. Headwaters, the county’s Public Education Foundation, has awarded grants for eleven new projects that will be put into place this spring at the Rappahannock County Elementary School and Rappahannock County High School. Four of these newly-funded projects are at the elementary school. Pearl Barron, Tiffany Keys, and Liz Eastham received funding to provide choral enrichment for all kindergartners. First grade teacher Deborah Flinchum received funding to provide gift books to her students throughout the year as they begin to read. Mary Jane Capello received a grant to continue her special education project, “The Classroom Store.” And teachers Patty Hottinger, Jennifer Gray and Lois Thomas were awarded a grant for “Yes, You Can Touch,” a paint-your-own pottery project for their pre-school students. At the high school, seven new projects received funding. Art teacher Joy Sours and Spanish teacher Pam Stewart will use their grant to complete a Spanish mural. Teachers Jared Nieters and Haf Davies received funding for reading credit system class sets. Technology teacher Ron Vickers will be able to purchase a digital camera for technology competitions. Drama teacher Jean Elizabeth will establish an improvisational acting troupe, “Improv Live,” which will provide more outlets for creativity by drama students. Chemistry teacher David Naser received funding for much needed honors chemistry equipment. Band teacher Lynne Fournier will use her grant to hire guest musicians for her “Beat on the Drums” project. And teachers Joy Sours and Pam Stewart will be able to fund their “Empty Bowls” project, which will produce hand-made ceramic bowls and a dinner to raise money for the hungry. The “Empty Bowls” project will also include participation by the school’s Leo Club and the culinary students. Headwaters expressed gratitude to the many generous donors who make these grants possible. Their generosity is a direct reflection of the tremendous support in this community for public schools and teachers. The Headwaters mission is to foster educational excellence by cultivating the cooperative spirit and resources of the whole community to benefit all students. For more information about the organization, call 675-1819. ‘Relay for Life’ cancer fund-raiser planned By Bette Mahoney l Special to the Rappahannock News j Thani captains are needed for Rappahannock County’s i annual “Relay for Life” event 1 which raises money to help in ( the fight against cancer. 1 This year’s event is sched- a uled for May 22-23 at the a Rappahannock County Ele- c mentary School. A meeting for team captains, and those wish- s ing to be one, will be held on a March 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the 1 Washington Baptist Church. There are 14 team captains and organizers are hoping to surpass last year’s number of nearly 25 captains. “Relay for Life” is a community event in which teams of 815 people from Rappahannock County take turns in the relay. One or more team members at a time walk or run the track in shifts during the night. Teams are asked to raise money in advance of the relay so that everyone can enjoy the food and fun. Being on a team is am opportunity to get involved and make a difference in the battle against cancer. Fourteen teams were represented at the first meeting of the “Relay for Life” team captains on Jan. 29. In addition to a video about the relay, Darleen Gallow, a new teacher at the Rappahannock schools, gave an inspirational talk as a cancer survivor of the importance of participating in this event. Jane Johnson, Regional Vice President of the American Cancer Society, described how the money collected from the relay and other fund-raisers is used. About 40 percent goes towards cancer research; 40 percent goes to advocacy, education and service; 16.5 percent for fund-raising expenses and 3.8 percent to general management. While team registration will continue until the day of the relay, team captains who register their teams by the March 18 meeting will receive an incentive prize. Tfeam packages will Date extended to register for girls’ softball The sign-up date to register girls for the spring softball season with Piedmont Softball Association, Inc. has been extended to Saturday, March 13. PSA is the local affiliate of the Babe Ruth League, Inc., and offers regular intra-and interleague play, as well as highlycompetitive All-Star post-season tournament competition for most age groups. Rappahannock, Culpeper, and Fauquier girls ages five through 18 years (as of Jan. 1, 2004) are eligible to register. The fee is $40 per girl aged 12 and under and $45 for each girl 13-18 years old. There is a $5 discount for each additional girl after the first registered from the same household. Players new to PSA must bring their original birth certificate at time of registration. Registration will be conducted at Bill Payne Auction Gallery, Route 211 in Amissville (located between Early’s Carpet and Mayhugh’s Store) from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. For more information, call Mauri Payne 937-4142 or 6753729 or Donna or David Sheffield 937-5595. •e available at the next meetng- ng“Relay for Life” is the annuil fund-raising event of the tappahannock County Chapter f the American Cancer Society, t is a way to honor cancer surivors and to remember those who have lost the fight against ancer. The relay opens as cancer urvivors walk, run, or wheelchair the first lap in celeiration of their victory. A lumi nary ceremony is held after dark to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who have died. Cancer survivors are invited to attend the relay and may register with Carolyn Leake, the Survivor’s Walk Chairperson, at 635-2073 in advance or at the relay on May 22. A good way to participate is to join or sponsor a team or generously contribute to a team. “Relay for Life” is a relay with Goat Hill Nursery ^ \WU. Spring is here! Get your ground ready! It ls g°ing to be a great spring! 'O ^ Goat Hill has many new plants and ^ has expanded once again with 50% fj more sales area. Open March 26th. _ .■'/ . Hours: 10-6 Wednesday-Sunday GOAT HILL NURSERY 365 Tiger Valley Rd. • Washington, VA 540-675-3982 • oldgoat@goathillfarm.com Farfelu Vineyards Erin Go Braugh Weekend March 13-14 • 11 am to 5 pm Join us for a SL Patrick’s Day Celebration Live Irish guitar and fiddle music, split pea soup, and “Luck of the Irish" discounts to anyone wearing green. Farfelu Vineyards 13058 Crest Hill Road (Route 647) • Flint HW, \» www.farfeluwine.com • (540) 364-2930 info@farfeluwine.com '‘Changing Seasons" Blue Ridge landscapes by one of Virginia’s finest artists William H. Whiting March 18 - April 12 Artist Reception Saturday, March 20 4:00 - 7:00p.m. Historic Main Street, Sperryville, VA KMX) - 6:(X) Thursday through Monday (Tuesday anil Wednesday by appointment only) 540-987-3121 www.longviewgallery.com - - . -V ^ \:*r Times Community Newspapers. Call 540-675-3349 with news tips. out a finish line . . . until a cure for cancer is found. For more information, call Ben Atkins, 635-2377. Spring Yard Cleanup & Beautification Grounds Maintenance: •Vacuum leaves •Mowing •Mulching •Edging and Trimming •Weed Control •Fertilizing/Limtng •Fence Row Clearing •Cement Patios CLG COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING GROUP, INC. •Imsobbb 'Fib (rimatu •ItTlincnM Ocauktiid Photo courtesy Joy Sours PHOTO WORK: Student Matthew Williams works in the newly completed RCHS darkroom which was funded by a 2003 Headwaters mini-grant. 'ty "ty cr 'tr cr 'ty o'0 vty v<y d° Rappahannock Animal Welfare League RAWL c "EARLY SPRING PUPPY EXPLOSION* < RAWL si j lj sit: Vz* k<^ n cust o<^y of 121 unwanted puppfe^;3 m rie:e:c4 of 0oo<d hom^3! THe?€>e? are lrie>h S>eiT-t.or A. !3<f?rn^reJ croesers t-h<?=»T. will <rn<d up brin^ Iavc^rt' cAoa\e>. All the puppies are s>p^yerrJ op mom t.e^revd and have received vail vaccinations. The ,-sic^opt.don foe? For more irvfo call 540-937-iT2^3 (Best time to call l& dam-1pm) ^ f-D ,-4^* r>D x\ .ci -Cl. ^X> C Flint Hill Cemetery NOTICE Beginning April 1, 2004 in preparation for the mowing season, any grave decorations (flowers, easels, vases, etc.) that are on the ground will be removed. If you have any items you wish to keep, please remove them before Thursday April 1. 2004. This policy is in effect from April 1, thru October 31, each year’.' If you have any questions please contact: Charles H. Foster at 540-636-6705 or Emory C. Russell at 540-675-3647 Honor Roll for 2003-2004 at Rappahannock Elementary Second Grade Period A1LA Amanda Carroll Amber Williams Sarah Ames Andrew Oyster Bryn Sonnett Darren Yunker Grade 4 A-B Samantha Settle Hayley Owens Sharae Ferrebee Jason Butler Jonathan Letson Adam Carter Austen Cloud Katie Hale Caitlin Humbles AHA Mairead McLoughlin Emily Williams Taylor Langley Lily Nealon Addie Swindler A-B Laurel Rothrock Lauren Settle Lizzie Crawford Grade 5 Megan Pullen Kristen LeVans Patsy Pullen Cody Casey Brittani Dodson Triston Blosser Henry Miller Mindy Ramey Katie Hartman Nikki Dommer Kori Smith All A Brittany Clatterbuck Joe Vickers Carly Cairns A-B Ashley Riggleson Krista Riggleson Grade 6 Kendra Settle Patrick Hanberry Taylor Yowell Tyler Crews Madison Herbert Megan Lee Tessa Taylor Amanda Phillips Afl A Emma Hathaway Caroline Massie Chris Nugent Hannah Rosenbaum Chase Tupper Megan Wheatley A-B Jeff Booher Grade 7 Nikki Bowers Samuel Brown -Charles Burke Emily Carter Addie Cupp Jacob Drake Amber Ferguson Bobby Fincham Kylie Harlow Kelly Herrell Jennifer Mello Candace Rutherford A.J. Sargent Brian Baumgardner Cody Betts Sierra Hagy Haley Hogan Timothy Ridgeway AnnE Stout Greg Flournoy Malcolm Perry Ashley Collins Megan Early Kelcie Ritenour Clarissa Rutherford Tiffany Wayland Khalil AbuRoman Caitlin Diley Michael Fogle James White Kathy Coffey Austin Burnett Jessica Stout Natalie Tupper Jessica Bowman Taylor Light Kristin Taylor Jake Williams Beth Martin Ella Miller Samantha Schwar Kim Sealock Sarah Smoot Willie Southard Zack Wayland Elizabeth Welch Brittney Williams 34 Schoolhouse Rd., Washington, VA

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Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, MARCH XI, 2004 Our View High Noon in Virginia Our leadership in Richmond must now answer two basic questions for the people of the Commonwealth: • “Would you like your Virginia state taxes raised?,” or • “Would you like your state to go bankrupt, lose its historic strong national credit rating, and be unable to pay its bills beginning July 1?” If your answer to both is NO, then almost everyone from Abingdon to Arlington agrees with you. The trouble with this — like so many things in life — is that we simply can’t have it both ways. Gov. Mark Warner (D) and the Republicans controlling the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates have until Saturday to decide which way it will be. Gov. Warner and Senate Republicans seem to agree that tax hikes are necessary to plug holes in the state budget — many resulting from eight years of Republican governors focusing on reducing taxes, while expanding state services. The Governor and the Senate differ only on the amount of money needed. House Republicans, however, passed around rose-colored glasses and said in unison: No tax hike. But after being ridiculed from one end of the state to the other, House leadership finally accepted reality, and said “Maybe, just maybe” higher taxes are necessary. Then they wimped out. “Let the people decide,” they declared. “Let’s hold a referendum, maybe next autumn!” This would put off a decision by the voters until after November — but never mind that after July 1 Virginia will not have the money to operate colleges, keep prison guards on the job, or provide medical aid to the elderly and poor. California has used the philosophy of “letting the people decide,” and now must borrow jillions of dollars to pay the bills. But it did let its legislators off the hook for making the tough decisions. And so, just like that, House leadership declared that Virginia should become the “California of the East.” The House conveniently overlooked one small matter: Bond rating people in New York advised Richmond that without additional revenue now, Virginia will likely lose its historic golden AAA bond rating, which would result in higher interest rates and a tough sell for state construction loans. Then Governor Warner — a Democrat — and Finance Committee Chairman John Chichester — a Republican — weighed in together. Senator Chichester, author of the Senate tax bill, said there was no way they would jump on the “referendum bandwagon.” Governor Warner said it wouldn’t matter anyway, since he’d veto any bill calling for a referendum. A quick nose count showed there would not be enough votes to override the veto. That sent all sides to the conference room to come up with a solution. House Republicans have got to see the wisdom of putting the rhetoric aside, and doing the job they were elected to do: making decisions in their constituents’ best interest — not passing the buck back to the people in the form of a statewide referendum while Virginia comes apart at the seams. We urge our state leadership to act now. This is Virginia, not California. JW0SN’1’’ ..&DM5T iSfWToRS VIP PRECKRE To BRING HER A60UT* Letters ‘This is simple sensationalism akin to tabloids’ I wanted to send along my views on the Feb. 26 story in the Rappahannock News, “Tbens charged with alcohol violations,” as well as the “Our View - Formula for Tragedy” editor’s comments. Firstly, do you not think that the Corbin family and friends have all been through enough? It hadn’t yet been two months since Dylan had died in that tragic accident when those headlines were printed. I believe headlines like that as well as the editor’s view on the accident were completely and totally inappropriate. Yes, newspapers have to sell, and yes, there is freedom of speech and a need to inform the public, but is it all worth it at the cost of someone else’s grief, especially When this newspaper does not even have any local competition with other papers to sell? Even if there were competition, headlines and editor’s views such as this without even allowing family and friends time to grieve will ultimately lose readership. In my opinion, this is simple sensationalism which is akin to tabloids. And it makes me angry. I agree that it was a terrible tragedy. But could it have been prevented? Nobody will ever know. Accidents like that happen even when no alcohol is involved. Alcohol “may” have been a contributing factor but does not dispel the fact that it may have happened anyway. It was just that - an accident. Should these parents of the kids who have been charged have called to ascertain that there would be supervision? Maybe. But these kids were 17, 18 and 19 and, speaking as a mother of a 21-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old son, I will tell you that as parents we try to establish a rapport of trust with our children at that age. You don’t second guess their every move and you try to trust that they will do the right thing. The “Our View” of the editor sounds very close to a judgment call to me. And it has come to my attention that the editor of the Rappahannock News is not even a parent herself! How can someone who is not a parent have views on what a parent should or should not have done? Doesn’t sound right to me. Another question that comes to mind is why the guest at that party who was 28 years old allowed it to go on as well. Why wasn’t there a judgment call made on that person or any questions asked in the paper about his/her role at the party? I think the county needs to realize that there is a desperate need for something for teenagers to do here. There is no community center, no dance or recreation hall, very little that they can do here after school and weekends. So they will do what a lot of kids will do in a situation like that. . unfortunately, they will drink. This may be a wake-up call for this community to focus on doing something about this, instead of focusing on the terrible tragedy that happened on Dec. 30. Allow the Corbin family and friends to grieve as they must, and for God’s sake, allow Dylan Corbin to rest in peace. Sharon Starr Washington I applaud Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke’ As a grandmother of a senior and a fifth grader in Rappahannock County schools, I applaud Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke for the actions he took in charging underage teenagers with possession of alcohol at a party (Rappahannock News Feb. 26 edition). So many counties and families have swept incidents like this under the rug, not knowing or thinking it will happen again. Last year 17,419 people were killed and over a half million were injured in crashes in this country involving alcohol. Some 375 of those killed and 8,465 of those injured were here in Virginia. All of these numbers are greater than corresponding statistics for the previous year. At the current rate, three in every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at sometime in their lives. Don’t think it won’t happen to you. That was my thought until I became one of the statistics in 2002 when I became a victim of a drunk driver. The impact this has on a family is outstanding. Just ask anyone who knows me and my family. While all states have a minimum drinking age law of 21, almost one-third of those 15 to 20-year-old drivers killed in motor vehicle crashes in this country had been drinking. We have to realize these kids and parents aren’t bad people. They are people who made bad decisions, in allowing minors to attend parties without checking to be sure there are responsible adults there, and now families have to pay the consequences. It is hard for me to believe that a parent came to the party because of a fight, knowing his minor daughter was having the party, and didn’t do the responsible thing of calling parents and taking his daughter home with him. I only hope the school will educate our young people on the dangers of alcohol and the tragedy that follows. As a member and speaker for MADD, one of the laws I lobbied for with Virginia MADD in Richmond was to fix loopholes in under-age drinking. Be active in this cause or some other program and make a difference in your child’s life. Rappahannock County is a wonderful place in which to be bom and raised, which I was. Mildred Jenkins Front Royal 1 want to clarify a statement that was made about me’ In reference to the article about my friend Diana Bird’s memorial service, I want to clarify a statement that was made about me. At Diana’s service, I was attempting to express her will ingness to help fellow citizens and her selfless manner. She did loan me money in connection to my business, and I did pay it back to her. The loan was not “forgiven” as stated in the Feb. 26 article in the Rappahannock News. Rather, Diana wanted me to have pride in what I accomplished and proclaimed that the money I repaid her was “charmed” and thus enabled her to make a profitable investment. I will remember her fondly as a mentor and a friend. (My name has not been Rae Haase for 16 years.) Rae Gaedke, Jr. Sperryville ‘It is not for us to judge in a situation like this’ I am writing this letter in response to Amy Hitt’s letter which appeared in the March 4 edition of the Rappahannock News. We need to think about Nathan Corbin in this. He is under enough pressure with the fact he has to live the rest of his life knowing what happened in that accident. Children make mistakes. Unfortunately, this one resulted in a loss of life. Parents can raise their children to know right from wrong and we hope they make the right choices. I have a two, four and 16-yearold. My 16-year-old is ready for his learner’s permit and I hope when behind the wheel he makes the right choices. Amy, there is a lesson in this. Parents should talk to their children. Let them know they are there for them and they can always call home in whatever circumstances may arise. Let kids know drinking and driving is not cool. Educate them. I think if it saves another kid’s life, Dylan Corbin can rest in peace. We as a widespread community need to be there for the Corbins. My thoughts and prayers are with the Corbin family that they are strong enough to get through this time of tragedy. I fully believe God does things for a purpose and sometimes it’s hard for us to understand why. Let the family pick up the pieces and move on. It’s not for us to judge in a situation like this. No one knows how they would react in a situation like this one. Eddie and Paula Wayland Front Royal Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current,issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (makuhn@timespapers.com).

Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently in the Rappahannock Circuit Court Clerk’s Office: Merle K. Scoggin to William N. Scoggin 36.92 percent interest in 123 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Mary Martha P. Hutya to Jimmy A. Martin and wife, 16.802 acres, .133 acre, Wakefield District. $210,000. Joyce E. Leader to Joyce E. Leader, trustee, 14.2269 acres, Hampton District. Deed of glft James A. Williams and wife to Rickv D. Woodward and wife, Lot 15, Block 1, Section F, Plat 6, Wakefield District. $1,500. Milton E. Woodward and others to Rickv D. Woodward and wife. Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Lot 12, Block 1, Section F, Plat 6, Wakefield District. $1,500. Sharort Genebach Luke to Montpelier LLC, 10.7929 acres, Piedmont District. $70,000. Gregory K. Dixon to Faith Builders, Inc., 11.350 acres, 5.5565 acres, Jackson District. $219,500. , Isabel V. Sawhill to William Reynolds and wife, 27.1874 acres, Hampton District. $455,000. Lawrence R. Dodson to Dodson Homes Inc., Piedmont District. $25,000. Mary Immaculate Found Teen From Page A1 probation by the Fauquier Adult Court Services and a consecutive 12 months of unsupervised probation. His operator’s permit will be suspended for a total of 24 months and he will have to complete 100 hours of community service. Asked in an interview after the court hearing whether he felt the plea agreement would be criticized as too light, Commonwealth Attorney Peter Luke said, “I think it was a fair agreement for the Commonwealth.” He said that Corbin lost his brother, had no prior record, and had cooperated with police. He said the statute calls for the Commonwealth’s Attorney to consider the wish- - es of the victims and Corbin’s parents were victims as well. “I took into account that the outcome would also come back on the victims- the surviving parents of Dylan Corbin.” Luke said that he did not know whether others charged after the party would choose to go to trial, but “I have to have my ducks in order.” Kori A. Alexander 18, of Flint Hill also pleaded guilty to one count of underage possession of alcohol at the party. Her lawyer said she had one beer. Luke said she had “cooperated with the investigation” and was “down at the bottom” of the party doers in involvement with the night’s festivities. She was sentenced to 50 hours of community service, given three months probation and her driving was restricted for three months. Two' others named in charges stemming from the party were in court Tuesday: Megan M. Murphy, 18, of Front Royal and Gordon M. McGuire, 19, of Linden. Their cases were set for May 18. Corbin came to court with his mother and father. He was wearing a khaki suit and tie. The family met in private with, Luke and then entered the courtroom and sat in the audience. General District Court Judge Charles B. Foley called Corhin alone to the witness table. The plea agreement said Corbin had waived his right to an attorney and Foley questioned him carefully on whether he had understood and agreed to that. Foley noted that a Class 1 misdemeanor is punishable by up to 12 months in jail and up to a $2,500 fine. He then asked Corbin for a plea on each charge and Corbin said “guilty” in a soft but clear voice. Foley said that he had heard Corbin might leave the area after gradua tion to go to school and that the community service could be done in another jurisdiction. In the eight conditions of the plea agreement, Corbin was advised that he cannot consume alcohol “nor knowingly be in the presence of others who are illegally consuming it or possessing it” and that he may face random drug and alcohol tests for the 12 months of supervised probation. He may be allowed to complete some portion of his community service by giving addresses at drivers’ licensing ceremonies. If Corbin completes his community service and Virginia driving training, the Commonwealth will entertain a request to move oilt of state, but he must report by tele phone to his probation officer. If “the defendant violates the terms of his probation, he may be required to serve all or a portion of the suspended jail sentence," according to the agreement. The charges stemmed from a party on the night of Dec. 29 and early dawn of Dec. 30. Some 22 young people, many underage, gathered at a home owned by a woman who was out of town. An all-night party ensued without adult supervisions although several of the guests were in their twenties. Nathan Corbin and his brother left in the early morning and the car Nathan was driving went off the road on Route 522, on the way to the family’s Slate Mills Road home. Dylan Corbin was pronounced dead at the scene. Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 14115 Lovers Lane Culpeper Business Center Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordablet Quality Legal Services Since 1975 MARCH 19-21, 2004 Dulles Expo Center * Chantilly, VA ■f • m stsw Virginia’s 1st All-Breed, All-Discipline Horse Expo +Sbow Hours ★ Friday: Noon—9pm . 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Obituary James Johnson, Jr. Washington resident James Oliver Johnson, Jr. of Washington died Feb. 25 in Rappahannock County. He was an inspector for the Natural Gas Company,, and was a member of Promise Land Baptist Church of Washington. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Charolette A. Johnson, four children, Tterry W. Ferguson, Donna Williams of Culpeper, Thomas C. Williams of Front Royal and Tammy Richards of Sperryville. Additional survivors include nine grandchildren, two sisters, Mary M. Glasker of Philadelphia, Pa., Juanita Aylor of Culpeper and one brother, Clinton Greenleaf of Philadelphia, Pa. A funeral service was held March 6 at Promise Land Baptist Church in Washington with Rev. Herbert Johnson of Madison officiating. Interment was in the Poles Family Cemetery in Washington. Tax From Page A1 historic stalemate past Saturday, the close of the state’s legislative session. Chappell, too, sees a chance they will come to a budget compromise Saturday which would then give him time to complete hearings on the school budget and deliver it to the Board of Supervisors on April 1. At issue in Richmond is whether the state can forestall a fall in its bond rating by a reform of its tax system or can hold back fiscal disaster by simply cutting business deductions and picking up fees to avoid a general tax increase. For most of the 1990s, Virginia trimmed taxes under Republican leadership, becoming the standard bearer of the GOP's national crusade against taxes. But the recession of the last three years, followed by a jobless recovery has shaken the resolve of many Virginia Senate Republicans as to whether the state’s permanent financial standing is being eroded. In leading Senate Republicans to a budget package that calls for $3.9 billion in tax increases, $2.9 billion more than Democratic Governor Mark Warner wants, Stafford County’s Sen. 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Today, the only lightning speed I see is that with which service jobs are leaving this country.” Chichester argues that productivity, the goddess of the 1990s, now means fewer jobs and that the baby boomers are now at the doorstep of retirement. The hard rock tax cutters dominate the House of Delegates and they delivered a $58.3 billion budget proposal with no broad-based tax increases. As recently as last month, House Speaker William J. Howell, R.-Stafford repeated the no compromise rhetoric of the House. But on Friday, in a coffee meeting with reporters, Howell said the House would be happy to join with Gov. Warner a phase out of the tax breaks for those over 65 years of age. It was to many in the capital city a sign that there is room for negotiation. Until that report, McCarthy and others thought it unusual that Richmond leaders had not left doors open for themselves to be able to compromise and save face, a long standing last minute budget practice. Under Virginia’s system, the state pays a range of county costs from shares of education to salaries for sheriffs and certain other employees. If Richmond can’t agree on a budget, no county or city in the state can really move forward. Chichester, the governor and a whole raft of public interest groups have detailed the critical needs for increased funding. Testimony before the legislature last week said that Northern Virginia is in near traffic gridlock because road construction is so far behind. The prisons are so crowded that 2,000 sentenced prisoners are being held in county jails. And the state’s first responders, the ones who would have to react to a terrorist attack in this rich target state, can’t talk to each other by radio because of an archaic radio system. Johan de Groot Grandfather of Heidi de Groot Eastham Johan Hendrik de Groot, 86, of Lincoln, formerly of Winchester, I died Friday at Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg. A memorial service will be held March 27 at 3 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Purcellville. Mr. de Groot was bom April 7, 1917, in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, son of the late Johan Hendrik and Wilhemina van Elsas de Groot. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Netherlands armed forces. He was a research chemist for American Society for Testing and Materials, National Bureau of Standards in Washington D.C., retiring after 25 years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Coalition for Racial Unity and Valley Harpers Harmonica Group. Surviving are his wife, Nini Koke de Groot; three sons, Johan Gerard de Groot of Lincoln, Ernst Willem de Groot of Hamilton and Paul Eduard de Groot of Park City, Utah; three daughters. 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According to state guidelines, a site can’t be designated historic unless it has been "prominently identified with" or represents a "major aspect" of the history of the state or nation or had "a major relationship" with the life of an historic person or event, he argued. “What is Washington, Virginia? There have been no battles here, no historic events,” said Konick. “And the fact that George Washington may have surveyed the town is doubtful. The fact George Washington passed through here does not make it historically significant.” . Hank Day who represents Ihe Town of Washington in 'this case said the town complied with the legislation in creating an historic district and that the Historic District Ordinance was properly adopted. He contends that there were three different ways to create an historic district in 1992 not all of which required the designation of historic landmarks. He noted that the entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Day also argued that the town’s Historic District Ordinance specifically requires the Town Council and the ARB to consider materials as part of their review of an application. When asked by Parker, “Where does the (state) statute. . .make any reference to building materials?” Day responded, “It does not.” If the judge rules the Historic District Ordinance is valid, there will be a hearing on June 17 at 9 a.m. on the merits of the Town Council decision. Inspiring Tfiaugfits by Randy Minter EXPLAINING DEATH TO CHILDREN Rather than take advantage of opportunities to discuss death with their children, many parents instead try to protect their children and ignore the subject. Doing so postpones such discussions for the day that a grandparent or pet dies, which may not be the best time, especially if parents are dealing with the loss themselves. It is far better to use the dying blooms in a a garden to teach a lesson about life and death. Children can then learn that death is a natural, if not pleasant, part of life. When presented with the idea that is acceptable to talk about death, children will be better equipped to cope with death when confronted with the death of a loved ope. Children always understand more than you think they do, so it is helpful, if a relative is dying, to answer their questions as they come up in words that they can understand. At The MOSER FUNERAL HOME 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, we can offer resources that can help you talk with your children about death. For a tour, call 347-3431. Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton, offers monuments and memorials for all cemeteries. QUOTE: “Because I could not stop for Death, He kindly stopped for me; The carriage held but just ourselves and Immortality. ” u ~ Emily Dickinson

Guard From Page A1 Richmond, Va., where he lives. His most likely assignment would be as a combat medic, on a Humvee ambulance or in a field hospital. He joined the guard in November 2001 shortly after the terrorist attacks and was trained at Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri and received advanced medical training at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Waddell said she will miss her son, but was encouraged by the faith of someone at her church who said Josh’s being in a war zone may save the life of “some other mother’s son.” Watson is a private first class in the infantry and has served in the National Guard for five years. He joined the guard in South Carolina where ®"he took Signal Corps training and transferred to Virginia and became an infantryman. Watson is married and works as a mechanic in civilian life. His wife of three years, Dana, said she will miss her husband, but was proud of his service. If the two young soldiers end up in Iraq, they join a growing list of Rappahannock men assigned there: • Marine Lance Corporal Brian Lee Jr., 21, of Castleton, a member of the Rappahannock High School class of 2002, was deployed to Iraq on March 2 and will be there seven months. “He called the other day from Kuwait where they are being acclimated to the weather,” said his mother, Annie. “He is going to be looking for the weapons of mass destruction.” • Major Jonathan Watson, 35, a C-130 pilot, has flown in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He is now flying out of Qatar a Persian Gulf kingdom, but will deploy to Iraq again in July for a 90-day tour. A flag that Watson flew on his plane over Iraq was presented to the School Board on Tuesday. Watson is a 1987 graduate of Rappahannock High School and his parents, Holly and Dianne Pendleton both work for the school system. • Marine Cpl. Frank Paratore, 21, a 2000 graduate of Rappahannock High School, has been serving in Baghdad since 2003 with the U.S. Marine Fleet Anti-terrorist Security team. The young Paratore dropped out of George Mason University for the “challenge” of the Marines, his mother Mel Paratore said. His mother is with the School Board and his father Paul is a teacher in Fairfax County. L Photo courtesy/Watson family LEAVING: Pfc. Jason Watson and his wife, Dana, a few days before he left for training with the Army National Guard at Ft. Bragg, N. C. • Marine Sgt. Ryan Oyster, a 1998 graduate of Rappahannock High School, was deployed to the Middle East in February 2003 and went into Iraq with the 2nd Amphibious Assault Unit on March 21, 2003 (his birthday). He returned in June and now lives at Quantico Marine Base with his wife and three children. The youngest child, a daughter, was bom on April 1, 2003 as her father was fighting in Iraq, his father Jim Oyster reported. His father and mother, Evelyn, live in Rappa Rescues From Page A1 his fate was then in the capable hands of Jordan and Law Enforcement Park Ranger Lora Peppers These and other Park Rangers do about two rescues a month on average, mainly in warm weather. Some searches will field as many as several hundred searchers. One last summer had 275 and a rescue on Jan. 24 of a naked man involved 34 searchers plus the helicopter crew and dog handlers. The first thing rangers do is determine the “point last seen” of the missing person. In the case of the lost boy, he was last seen by his schoolmates eating lunch on the crest and by some hikers a few minutes later. That was about 3 p.m., so the rangers knew the youngster had been on his own already for over two hours. “Search management is part science and part art,” Jordan said. Everybody involved from rangers to volunteers to dog team handlers to helicopter pilots knows his job and has to be certified in their skills. “The field search manager might be a park botanist,” Jordan said, “but he has been trained and certified as a search field manager too.” A search coming together is like a military operation where there is a chain of command and set assignments for each person. The second step in ' most searches is to quickly draw a four quadrant map, marking the area with the “greatest likelihood of this person being found” down to the least likely. The searchers are drawing on their experience and facts about the missing person and the area around the “point last seen.” “If he’s a birder (bird watcher,) you know he may have headed for the greatest habitat,” Jordan said. Interviews with family members and others who know the missing person are important. The rangers interviewed the parents of the 11year-old and got some encouraging news: he was a smart youngster, who had water and food and a warm flannel shirt. Nevertheless, Old Rag Mountain is the most dangerous terrain in the central section of the park and in the dark the crevices and boulders can mean a dangerous or even deadly fall. While the rangers began to pull in resources for a wide search, it sent experienced volunteers up the trail. About 9 p.m., one of those hardy searchers made it to the crest. And there, waiting as patiently as he could, was the little boy. “He did just the right thing,” Jordan said, “just what we tell people. Sit down and wait for rescue. It was a joyous moment.” Not all rescues sue as quick or easy. On Jan. 24, a cold winter night with temperatures hovering at 13 degrees, a team consisting of a dedicated Rappahannock Sheriff’s deputy, Sgt. 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V. By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News The lady is now in her 21st leap year. She is Sarah Latham of Amissville, one of the stalwarts of that community’s volunteer fire and rescue organization since it was founded in 1952. Latham, who was born Sarah Elizabeth Cockerill almost 83 years ago, is too tough to be called shy. But she is the last to claim the spotlight. She’s first to step forward to do the hard work on any project, and first to enjoy a laugh about it. Hers is a life of seeking work, getting it done and enjoying the moment. She says, with evident pride, “I was a tomboy.” Little Sarah was one of seven children in the Cockerill family of Floris, Va., a community between Herndon and Chantilly. There were two boys, and four sisters. Of those sisters, Latham says, “They were all sissies.” They liked to stay indoors and dust while she was outside, working or playing. As soon as she was big enough to do so, she carried firewood into the house, fed the chickens, chopped com, helped with the harvest and killed chickens for freezing. How did she kill the chickens? “Just whacked their heads off with the axe.” While her sisters were inside, she was outdoors, headlong into sports— basketball and dodge ball. “Oh, how I loved dodge ball.” She could change a flat tire on a car, too, and even today, would not hesitate to do so. Sarah Cockerill graduated from Herndon High School in 1938 and two years later was married to Armistead Clifford Latham, Jr., “AC”, whose parents ran a store Svay out in the country, in Amissville. That’s where the young couple went to five, above the store. In 1941 the first of four daughters was bom. And Sarah Latham made a smooth and easy transition from the work of the Cockerill farm to the Latham household, as a mother and as a clerk in the Latham’s general store. “I loved storekeeping” she says. Of her husband, she adds, “He didn’t like it so much. He’d rather work on motors.” Indeed, “AC” soon had pur" ' chased a small building along Route 211, and made his life’s work the “Amissville Garage.” The young couple had been married 16 years. Their youngest child, Susan, AMr5'L^ VOLUntUr FIRE & RESCUE CO. 3 N Q OPEN FIRES TIL 4 PM TIL MAY I BINGO MONDAYS 6:45PHj DEVOTION: Above, Sarah Latham, 83, has been with theAmissville Volunteer Fire and R»cue Company since it was formed in 1952 and is still one of its biggest supporters and hardest workers. Photo Courtesy/Susan Huff THE OLD DAYS: Shortly after her husband died in 1956, Sarah Latham, mother of four, took a job at the Rappahannock News starting as bookkeeper arid ending up as editor. Photo courtesy/Latham family Lathams’ little house next to that garage. The visitor bore the news that there had been a car wreck down the highway, west of Clevenger’s comer. A one-car accident; no other vehicle involved. One person killed, “AC”, Latham, the father of those four girls, the one man in Sarah Latham’s life. On the death of “AC,” her husband was just seven months old, when the Latham’s life, back in 1956. sun rose on the worst day in Sarah The undertaker drove up to the 66 ‘I never want to outgrow my usefulness and not realize it. I never want to hinder if I can’t help.’ Sarah Latham Amissville of 16 years, Latham was left with four daughters from 15 years down to seven months of age. She needed a job. Two men from the Rappahannock News had asked her to come to work that spring, but were turned down. Now, when they reappeared with a job offer, she took it. On Mondays, Latham sold advertising in Culpeper and Warrenton. On Fridays she did the bookkeeping at the paper’s office in the Tbwn of Washington. Latham worked at the newspaper for nearly 25 years, doing every job there is to do at a paper and eventually became its editor. She took the pictures, did the layout,' sold the ads, did the books, performed maintenance on the machines, got her hands dirty, covered stories such as President Lyndon Johnson’s whistle stop train tour—the leg from Alexandria to Culpeper. She wrote the news stories — “I didn’t like the writing part,” she says now — and can still spot a typographical error from across the room. For some 15 years, Sarah Latham also served as a magistrate, one of three in Rappahannock County. Did she rubber-stamp requests for warrants? “No,” she says, “I sometimes told them ‘no.’” Through all this Latham never let up at the fire company. She and “AC” had joined the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company when it was formed over five decades ago. In those early days, the organization was for men only, with the women forming an auxiliary. The ladies devoted themselves to See LATHAM, Page B2 RAAC kicks off new season By Betsy Hille Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) kicks off another exciting season offering artistic and community activities for everyone. RAAC presents the Friday Night Film Series at the Theatre at Washington with films shown on the first and third Fridays of the month. The next film is Mystic River (R, 137 minutes) on March 19 at 8 p.m. Winner of two Academy Awards—Best Actor Sean Penn and Best Supporting Actor Tim Robbins—Mystic River is the story of three childhood friends growing up in a tough Boston neighborhood where nothing much changed until the day one of the friends got into the wrong car. Clint Eastwood directs. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students knd $3 for children. The RAAC Second Friday at the Library Series offers a forum for fascinating guest speakers: • On March 12 at 8 p.m. RAAC welcomes Rappahannock resident Carla Theodore as guest speaker at the Rappahannock library. Theodore, a published poet, rabbi and social activist will pose the question, “Ice Age or Sane Economy?” Theodore will talk about the disastrous state of our current economy, and present chilling evidence about how global warming could actually trigger an ice age. • On April 9 at 8 p.m. the Library Series presents curator and art historian John Beardsley, who will tell the story of the amazing “Quilts of Gees Bend.” For generations, quilts have been handmade by the community of Gees Bend, in isolated, rural Alabama. The quilts were made by necessity for warmth, yet are beautiful works of art created by an entire community. The revival of RAAC on Tbur coincides with the April 9 Library Series event. • On April 10, RAAC is sponsoring a “reservation only” field trip to the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. to see the “Quilts of Gees Bend” exhibit now on display through May 17. Space is limited for this trip. At 9 a.m. the RAAC bus will depart from Little Washington for the exhibit. Tickets are Guest speaker Rabbi Carla Theodore will speak at RAAC’s Library Series on Friday, March 12 at 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. Her presentation poses the question “Ice Age or Sane Economy?” and offers evidence that the economy is headed toward disaster. Photo courtesy/ Carta Theodore $15 for RAAC members; $20 for nonmembers. Call 675-2146 for more information. Throughout the years, RAAC has showcased local performers in live concerts. • On April 23 at 8 p.m., RAAC welcomes Cliff Waldron at the Theatre at Washington with tickets available only at the door. Cliff Waldron is a legendary bluegrass guitarist who was influential in the 70s in modernizing and expanding the bluegrass repertoire, bringing such tunes as “Fox on the Run” into the genre. This year he was inducted into the Society for Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA) Preservation Hall of Greats. • On May 21 (in the afternoon) RAAC will hold its Annual Membership Party, including an invitation only outdoor reception for members. Talented Rappahannock harpist Beth Levick will entertain. RAAC welcomes all new members to join with others who appreciate RAAC’s 22 years of enriching community life in Rappahannock County. Photo courtesy/Charlie Thompkins RAAC RECEPTION: Guests attending a recent RAAC reception thanking donors who helped make it possible to purchase film projection equipment are from left Arthur Fillebrown, Pat Fillebrown, Jeff Christie, Sue Dranitzke, Paula Christie, Jean Lillard, Wendy Weinberg, Mitzie Young, Amy Timbers (RAAC president), Claudia Mitchell and Alan Dranitzke. Each year in early December RAAC a Rappahannock tradition. Many of kicks off the holiday season with “A RAAC’s programs are made possible by Christmas in Washington,” a weekend filled with fun events that have become See RAAC, Page B2 Ki Theatre benefit to feature music and raffle of artworks By Richard Lyres Special to the Rappahannock News Tb celebrate the wearing of the green and the search for a pot of gold, the Ki Theatre will sponsor a St. Patrick’s Day benefit at Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill on Saturday, March 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. Music fans will be treated to an evening of rhythmical “foot-tapping Irish, Scottish and Shetland Island dance tunes.” Original works of art by wellknown local artists, photographers, and artisans will be raffled. Art lovers will have an opportunity to buy a chance to win a painting by wellknown Rappahannock watercolorist Lois Manookian, a special piece of pottery by master potter Jeanne Drevas, and several Rappahannock scenic photographs by Ray Boc and Richard Lykes. The spring fund-raising event will benefit Ki Theatre’s programs. A $15 cover / See KI, Page B2 Rappahannock News Photo. Richard Lykes Kl THEATRE BENEFIT: The Tessarae Quartet' of the Winchester Celtic Circle practice on a rural farm near Middletown, Va. From left, David Prince, guitar, Mary Mayhew, fiddle, Richard Wheaton, mandolin and Deidre Cochran, English concertina. They will perform at Ki Theatre's St. Patrick’s Day benefit at Griffin Tavern on March 13. ‘Tales from Tabriz’ March 18 Ambassador Carl Coon will give a lecture, “Tales from Tabriz,” on Thursday, March 18 at the Rappahannock County High School band room. The lecture is part of Headwaters’ Global Spotlight program. The evening begins at 7:30 with Iranian refreshments and a display of artifacts and rugs followed by the lecture at 8 p.m. This lecture had to be rescheduled from January and February because of bad weather. For further information contact Linda Tarry, 675-1819.

Activities Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: John Heddleston Sunday: ' Contemporary Services 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Traditional Services 11 a.m. Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: tilarl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evenina Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study Amissville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m. Thursday: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Trey Hensley Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist churches will have worship services as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m., Sunday School, 10 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. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. John B. Haynes Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Administrator: Rev. Robert J. DeMartino 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 First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School-Children and adults 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Potluck dinner followed by Lenten Program at Washington Baptist Church 6 p.m. Thursday: Meditation 7 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.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: Eider Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Richard Cox Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. and third Sundays at 10:30 a.m. RCSSA to sponsor annual Casino Night on March 13 Support the Rappahannock County School Sports Association by attending the fourth annual Casino Night Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the CCLC building on Mt. Salem Avenue in the Town of Washington. In the past, Casino night has been a “standing room” only affair. All of Rappahannock’s “rich and famous” (or infamous) have been known to show up to “gamble” the night away Las Vegas style. Behind the fun and gaming is a great cause: the^ school children. Proceeds go to fund various athletic and recreation needs that are not fully funded by the school budget. Guests can find their way around the Roulette wheel, shoot some dice at Craps or try their luck against a local dealer at the Black Jack tables. If roker is your game, be ready. Drawings will be held at the end of the evening for prizes such as a day of sailing on the Chesapeake with a local well-known cap- , tain, or even a chance to fly over the county i with a jet-setting pilot. Dinner for two at J The Inn at Little Washington is being offered as well as a chance to take a balloon nde over the Blue Ridge. The air will be filled with the music of the great “lounge” singers of the past and a surprise visit from a band of merry men just might happen. Food will be a delightful array of hors d’oeuvres and best of all a good time for a great price is guaranteed. Tickets are available through RCSSA members or call 540-987-8131. Latham From Page B1 fund-raising, and all sorts of work in support of the fire company. Sarah Latham has been at it ever since. Over this past winter, when the kitchen crew at Monday night bingo ran out of paper towels, it was Latham who quietly said, “I’ll get some,” and appeared in 10 minutes with a case of paper towel rolls. For a recent occasion there, Sarah baked—from scratch— five meringue pies. For years she has baked, or fried, chickens and operated a booth at the summer carnival on the fire company grounds. Since 1987 she has been one of several county folks who maintain the “Loan Closet,” which accepts, stores and lends wheelchairs, crutches, and other supplies for the ailing and injured who need them for a few weeks or months. It is an ordinary thing for this octogenarian to stoop and pick beans, nonstop, for two hours. At harvest time, she has a job jugging cider. Needing neither prompting, nor thanks, Sarah Latham will often sit with a friend who is ill, for days at a time if necessary. She can and does babysit small children, the active sort who can easily tire an adult a full generation younger than her. Around the firehouse in Amissville, what is true these days was the case 52 years ago: one of the easiest ways to solve a problem is to turn it over to Latham. By rough calculation, she has been working at least six and a half days a week for 75 years. It is neither a simple nor easy thing to sum up a life. But Sarah Latham wanted to say this about herself: “I never want to outgrow my usefulness and not realize it. I never want to hinder if I can’t help.” RAAC From Page B1 a benefit held by the Inn at Little Washington during “A Christmas in Washington.” Because of the Inn’s generous support, this year RAAC will be able to donate $1,000 to the Curriculum Enrichment Program Committee to sponsor a concert and student workshops by Black Heritage as part of the Headwaters International Festival April 25. RAAC depends solely on vol unteer support and membership donations. Thanks to member donations, RAAC recently has purchased quality projection equipment to enhance the filmviewing experience here at the Theatre. New RAAC members are welcome. Simply send your name, address and telephone number with your check fon Individual $25, Family $30, Sustaining $50, Patron $100, and Benefactor $500 to The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, P.O. Box 24, Washington, VA 22747. Visit www.raac.org or call 540-675-3193. Ki From Page B1 i charge will be collected at the door and food, drinks, and raffle tickets will be charged individually. Honoring St. Patrick, music for the evening comes from Ireland, Scotland, and the nearby isles where such festive music has long captivated funloving folks. Heading off this evening of entertainment will be Danny Schneible, a guitarist singer/ songwriter from Front Royal. Schneible has performed professionally for several years and has always been 'attracted to folk music. He performs at several wineries and coffee shops throughout Virginia. He notes that his folk music “captures the sounds and style of well known artists such as Jim Croce, The Beatles, and Cat Stevens.” He also performs songs by more contemporary artists as well as his own original compositions. “It is acoustic music that appeals to listeners of all ages,” Schneible says. The Winchester Celtic Circle’s "Ifessarae Quartet” will complete the evening’s musical entertainment from the Irish and British Isles. The larger, 18-member Celtic Circle has been playing in the Winchester area for nearly three years and has established an enthusiastic following with its popular music at Belle Grove Plantation, churches, and local coffee houses. “We play ‘danceable’ music,” says Quartet leader Deidre Cochran, adding that they encourage folks “to join in and dance a jig.” Four talented musicians make up the Ifessarae Quartet. Deidre Cochran displays her talents on the English concerti na, Richard Wheaton excels on the mandolin, Mary Mayhew plays a “mean fiddle,” and David Prince strums the guitar and sings as well. All will spice up the celebration by singing some of their songs. Those interested in attending the evening’s events are urged to call Griffin Tavern for dinner reservations at 6753227. 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We install and service. Henselstone Window & Door Systems 540-937-5796 More of what you’re looking for. Get Into It! Call Jeanne Cobert for Fauquier or Diane Warren for Gainesville 540-347-4222 t ■ ■ - , —- ■ I Upcoming Events Cub Scout breakfast A fund-raising pancake and omelet breakfast for Cub Scout Pack 123 will be held Saturday, March 13 from 7-11 a.m. at the Washington Volunteer Fire Department. Advance tickets are available from Cub Scouts and their families and they also will be sold at the door. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children four through 12 years of age. Children three years and under eat free. Saturday hike The Ragged Mountain Resource Center is sponsoring a Saturday hike on March 13 to Big Devil's Stairs via Harris Hollow Trail. Meet at Mountainside Market on Route 522 west of Sperryville by 9 a m. Bring nourishment for self and layerable ■clothing. Contact Hunt Harris for more information 540-987-3366 or huntoldragon@earthlink.net Attention all teens! Try the “Olympic games” on Sunday, March 14 from 58 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. There will be food, entertainment, and a program by the Culpeper Pregnancy Center. This “True Love Waits” party is sponsored by Friends-to-Mom. Parents are invited to a presentation at 7 p.m. at the church. For information, call April Heddleston, 987-8137 or Joan Beattie, 987-8315. Ki Theatre auditions Ki Theatre will hold open auditions on March 14 from 2-4 p.m. for roles in the June production of “Stories on Stage." Directors Betsy Toth and Patty Hardee welcome everyone interested in trying out for a part in the cast for the June 19 and 20.performances. For information contact Betsy Toth (540) 349-0632. Sufi Spring Social A drumming and Sufi Spring Social will be held at the Belle Meade Retreat Center on Sunday, March 14 on Route 231, seven miles south of Sperryville. Drumming starts at 3 p.m; sufi dancing 4 p.m. Bring snacks, tea. For more information, contact Susan Hoffman at 540-9879748. Civil War talk The Blue Ridge Civil War Roundtable will have its monthly get together at the Rappahannock County Library on Tuesday, March 16 with Art Candenquist speaking on “Dahlgren’s Raid." There is a social time at 7 p.m. and the program starts at 7:30 p.m. Those interested in the Civil War are invited. Garden Club to meet The Rappahannock County Garden Club will hold a meeting on March 17 at the Washington Fire House. Refreshments will be served at 1 p.m. prior to the 1:30 p.m. meeting. Hostesses are Joanne Tepper, Maggie Francis and Celine Siira. The program will be “Gardens of Ireland” presented by Dr. Eileen Laing in recognition of Saint Patrick’s Day. Plans are being made for Nature Camp attendance and college scholarships to be given at graduation in June. Free Clinic open The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local branch of the Fauquier Free Clinic operates on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month at the Rappahannock County Health Department in Washington. The next date is March 17. Patient registration is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For further information, call 675-2525 or 347-0394. ‘Relay for Life ’ Team captains are needed for this year’s community fund-raiser, “Relay for Life,” which raises funds to help fight cancer. A meeting of team captains, and those interested in being one, will be held on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. For more information, call Ben Atkins, 635-2377. Amissville dance The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is having a dance on March 20, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the fire station. The music is provided by the Southern Rain band from Fredericksburg. Persons must be 21 years of age to attend. Chili Bowl fund-raiser The Piedmont Softball Association is hosting its Second Annual Chili Bowl on Saturday, March 20 at Bill Payne Auction Gallery in Amissville from 12 noon to 5 p.m., benefiting Girls’ Fast Pitch Softball. Admission is $5. Children five years old and under are free for all-you-caneat chili. Competitive chili categories include Basic, Hottest and Exotic. Visit www.piedmontsoftball.net or call Donna Sheffield 937-5595 or Tori Walker 937-7229. Basketball game Come join the fun on Saturday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School gym as the staff and coaches there take on the staff and coaches from Culpeper County High School in a fund-raising basketball game to benefit the upcoming 2004 Competition Squad. Half-time entertainment will be provided by Culpeper’s Cheerleading Squad and Rappahannock’s 2003 high school Competition Squad. Interior decorating Come to the Jamieson Room at the Rappahannock Library on Saturday, March 27 at 10 a.m. and hear Lois Kerchner of Interiors by Whitcairn describe practical ways to refresh the decor of your home for spring. This free “how to” seminar will include demonstrations of how to combine fabrics and accessories to inspire you with new ideas. For further information call Lois Kerchner, 6753905. 4-H club sale and music The Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club will hold a Jumble sale with music on Saturday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Flint Hill Fire/Rescue Hall. A storehouse of high quality items (including a live horse) will be sold. While you shop, enjoy the music of local artists and have a meal served up by the club members and their parents.

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BEDROOM SET, (5 pc Matching children's) Twin bed base w' 3 drawers, Twin Bed Headboard w/ shelves, Nightstand, triple dresser, mirror, desk $250 Also avail , BR shelving Unit.-$15. 19" TV/VCR $25 703-7779423 BED SET - 7PC Cherry set: Bed. drssr, mirr, chest, nt stnd. $1000 New in boxes Can deliver 703-898-9247 CHERRY DINING ROOM SET: Chairs. table, hutch & buffet. Brand new in box. $950. Can deliver. 703-898-9247 CHERRY SLEIGH Bed Brand new in original box. Sell $350 703-8988768 DR SET: 100% solid mahogany, hand carved. Double pedestal table. 10 chrs. $2,900. Server $975 China cabinet $1625 703-691-2600 KING BED WITH mattress & box springs, excel cond $400 OBO LR set, 3 yrs old. recliners on couch & love seat w/ rocker, green plaid. 2 end tbis & coffee tbl. excel cond $800 OBO days 540347-9026 or eves 540829-0593 MULTI-ROOM Furn Sale- All Thomasville turn . 2 y o . cherry fin (4) double beds, matching mghtstands. armoires (can be sold sep )LR chrs w/ tbls Please call or email for pricing and appt Dave. 571-223-1063. davekress ©aol.com 236 May Straw A Faad CATTLE & HORSE Quality Round Bales of Hay for Sale $35 per roll delivered $30 per roll with minimum of 10 rolls 540-454-2272 Reasonable prices. Can deliver. Please call 301-746-8366 ROUND BALES OF hay for Sale 571-233-1494 SAWDUST & SHAVINGS Delivered. Chris 540-854-6967 or Augusta Lumber 540347-4199 DOUBLE SHREDDED mulch, topsoil, wood chips. Deliver & Installation avail 703-3521858 or 571-261-1093. 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Cialis. and Alternatives for Men/Women Pharmaceutical Grade HGH. Coral Calcium. Sleeping Aids. Phentermine Alternative. Soma, Cansopordol, Ultram. Tramadol, fioricet (Par medcatons) U S. Lcensed Doctors/ Pharmacies. www.Rx.pill.com Order by phone 1-800-567-0300 PRIVATE ASSISTED UVING FACILITY Beautiful, quiet country setting h Rappahannock County accepting applications for petsons wanting care with meals, lairtdy, medcne & general care. For an Appt to see the facility call 540-987-8746. Save on Canadian Meds! Save 40-80% on your prescriptions! #1 for Price & Service Fast Delivery-Easy Ordering. Call today 1-800-511-MEDS (6337) www.saveoncanadia nmeds.com ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 376 Horn* Improvement DAVE S GLASS & Home Repair Storm Windows; Doors. Pane Dcors-lnsulated Glass Glass Repair Sorry. No Auto G.ass Free Estimates' 1-877-679-0350 380 Instruction AIRLINE MECHANIC Rapid training for a nigh paying career Aviation Maintenance. FAA predicts severe Shortage Financial A>d Job Placement Ass-stance 888-349-5387 AIM 5 locations GUITAR LESSONS Emphasizing the Fun of Playing Songs Beginner or Intermediate 540 4 39 j1 7 ] o' learnSpedorma am com REGION VIII TEACHER Job Fair Recruitment for the 2004-5 School Year Saturday March 20 2004 from 9 00am2 00pm Longwood University s New D-ning HaH Salons A & B Farmville Virginia For more information call 434-542-5157 383 Health a Beauty HEALTHCARE FOR ENTIRE family. S89 95 monthly No age restrictions Includes dental. vision Preexisting conditions accepted Unlimited usage 500.000 doctors 800-807-9769 Limited time otter NEED AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE7 S59 87'month per Family No limitations All Pre-existing Conditions OK Call United Family' 8001 250-2038 XI065 CE06619 PRESCRIPTIONS. Viagra Levitra Ciaiis and Alternatives for Men'Women Pharmaceutical Grade HGH. Coral Calcium. Sleeping Doctors- Pharmacies www Rx-pill com 1-866-567-0300 VIAGRA! CIALIS1 Lowest Price refills GUARANTEED1 All other meds. Why pay more7 Nonprofit Corp. Prescription Buyers Group. Toll Free 1-866-887-7283 391 Misc. Sarvicas NEED AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE? S59 87/month per Family No limitations All Pre-existing Conditions OK Call United Family! (800I 250-2043. X1066 CE06619 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 PubRc Notices 3 School Board Budget Public Hearing 2004-2005 Budget A public hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday. March 23. 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rappahhnnock County High School Band Room to receive public comments on the School Board s proposed 2004-2005 budget. This budget includes a funding request of $6,820,167.00 from county funds. The total proposed budget is $10,346,221.00 Copies of the proposed budget are available upon request. 3-04,3-11-04 #559467 Legal Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA PURSUANT TO SECTION 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at seven-thirty (7:30) in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. Consideration shall be given to all applications presented in accordance with submission requirements. VARIANCE # 04-03-01 Ricky D. Woodward, owner of property in Blue Ridge Mountain Estates. Chester Gap (Tax Map 1E-1-1, Parcels 12 and 15, zoned VR -Village Residential, Wakefield District) desires a front yard variance from 50 feet to 46 feet and a side yard variance from 20 feet to 15 feet in order to construct a dwelling. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in interest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia. and is available for public inspection. Monday through f riday, 8 30 AM to 4.30 PM The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any othei parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or Should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P O Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 3-11, 3-17-04 #561510 ( : 1 400 Adoption V_ J LOVING FAMILY offering our heme & hearts wishes to adopt infant Will pay all legal & medical . ■ expenses Karen & Chip toll-free 1-877-765-4900 PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? We can help1 -We specialize in matching families with birthmothers nationwide 24 hours a day 866-921-0565. ONE TRUE GIFT ADOPTIONS 410 Announcemonts Chester Gap VFD will be accepting bids for mowing fire dept property Please contact Harold Fisher at (540) 635-8622. Bids to be received by Apnl ' 5 2004 Chester Gap VFD reserves the right to refuse any & all bids. —-;-1 BUYING7 | SELLING7 | The Classifieds Have It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 | or FAX | 540-349-8676 !I 410 Announcements DALE CITY GUN SHOW VFW Post 1503 14631 Minnieville Rd March 12. 13 & 14 IFriday 4-9pm. Saturday 9-5pm. Sunday 9-4pm) I-95 Exit 152 B. Rt 234 Go towards Manassas (4 miles) Right on Spriggs Road Right on Mil Neville Road VFW 1 mile on right 160+ tables. OLD DOMINION GUN SHOWS. Info 276-238-1343 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED HOSPICE OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA is currently looking for volunteers willing to work with terminally ill patients and their famines in th» Northern Neck area and surrounding counties Please call: 804-281-0451 to sign up for our next training scheduled for March 20 and 27 With 18 j Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group. We've Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up1 j Call 347-4222 Legal Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA COMPLAINANT v. CHANCERY #04-10 VIGGO P. MILLER 7105 Oak Ridge Road s Falls Church, VA 22042: 1408 Oakridge Road Falls Church, VA 22042: and, EVELYN L. MILLER 7105 Oak Ridge Road Falls Church, VA 22042: 1408 Oakridge Road Falls Church, VA 22042: and. TAX MAP 1A-1, PARCEL 6E TAX MAP 1A-1, PARCEL 7E (Lots 6E and 7E, Skyverge Estates) Wakefield Magisterial District Rappahannock County, Virginia; ai d The heirs, spouses, descendants, devi-1 sees, personal representatives, assigns, guardians, committees, curators, conservators, and successors-in-interest of the above-named persons, and any other person or entity who may have an interest in the real estate listed above, or in the proceeds from its sale, and whose name is unknown, are all made Defendants as: “PARTIES UNKNOWN;" and The creditors of all named Defendants and of Defendants joined as Parties Unknown. Said creditors, unless specifically named above, are made Defendants as PARTIES UNKNOWN;" and All persons or entities who claim an interest in, or lien upon, the real estate listed above, or in the proceeds from its sale. All such persons or entities, unless specifically named above, are made Defendants as "PARTIES UNKNOWN." DEFENDANTS ORDER OF PUBLICATION 1. This is an action to sell the following property to collect real estate taxes owed to the County of Rappahannock. Virginia: Tax Map 1A-1, Parcel 6E Tax Map 1A-1. Parcel 7E Wakefield Magisterial District Rappahannock County, Virginia. These parcels are Lots 6E and 7E in Skyverge Estates, situate in the village of Chester Gap And being the same property acquired by Viggo P. Miller and Evelyn L. Miiler husband and wife, by deeds dated 30 October 1957 and 1 June 1963 from Merritt A. Greeley and Helen W Greeley recorded, respectively, at Deed Book 82 pages 495 and 497 of the land records maintained by the Clerk of this Court 2 Viggo P. Miller and Evelyn L. Miller. husband and wife, are the owners of record of the said parcels, and it is not known if they are living or deceased, and whether their interests have passed to parties unknown 3 Real estate taxes on the Property are delinquent from 1993 through the present, and with penalties and interest totaled $2660 97 as of 1 March 2004. 4 Sale of the property may be stopped by paying, before the day of sale all delinquent taxes, penalties and interest, plus all costs expended by the County of Rappahannock 5. AH Defendants. Parties Unknown and persons claiming an interest in. or lien or encumbrance upon, said land, or an interest in the proceeds from its sale, are required to appear n the Circuit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia, PO Box 517, 238 Gay Street Washington, Virginia, 22747 and protect their interests on or before April 9. 2004 7 This order shall be published once a week for two successive weeks in the Rappahannock kfews, shall be posted at the front door of the Courthouse for the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia, and shall be mailed to each Defendant whose post office address is given above 8 This is done pursuant to §8 01-321 and §58 1-3967 of the Code of Virginia Enter this 5th day of March 2004. Diane Bruce. Clerk I ask for this: Peter H Luke County Attorney for Rappahannock County, Virginia 3-11, 3-18-04_ #561 543

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The position is for approximately 30 hours week but mav also require some on-call activity during off hours in response to emergencies related to the water distribution system. Employee should have a vehicle capable of carrying supplies, good driving record, and experience in general maintenance, plumbing and mechanical repair. Documented mileage will be reimbursed. Employee is responsible foi maintaining town facilities to include the town water system, landscaping, town cleanliness and other work as required. Employee must be capable of supervising support personnel and volunteer workers. Tools required will be provided by the Town. Employee should have a Waterworks Operators License Class 4 or be willing to undergo training and complete requirements for such license. Last day to apply is March 15, 2004. The Town of Washington s an Equal Opportunity Employer Please contact: Laura Dodd Washington Town Hall 540-675-3128 Customer Service Dulles Call Center Find out how you can be part of our history. See our display ad under “Airlines" for more information on these new positions and our Interview and Testing sessions this week. Training starts April 5! Independence Air www.flyl.com DENTAL ASSISTANT Our Middleburg team is looking for a highly skilled clinical chairside assistant to join us. The successful applicant will demonstrate proficiency in chairside procedures strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks wisely. Because our focus is primarily on adult cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry, mature communication styte is essential. To apply, please call Vickie @ 540-554-8338 only on Wednesday through Sunday 79PM. The practice of Drs. Robert Gallegos and Ronald Jackson. DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Times Community Newspapers We've Got Northern Virginia wrapped up Call 347-4222 DRIVERS Local routes for national package delivery company in company van. Courier experience. Drug test, background check & MVR report needed. Apply In i 14350 Sullyfield Cr. i person at Chantilly, VA 20151 or call 301-419-3565, ext 8034 ELECTRICIANSANECO Electrical Construction is hosting an onsite job fair this Tuesday from 3pm to 6pm at our office location at 44901 Falcon Place, Suite 116 in Sterling, VA. We are recruiting Mechanics, Foremen, and Superintendents with a min. of 7 yrs. stable exp. in commercial electrical construction at the Dulles Airport location. We offer, Top Pay, medical and dental coverage, 7 paid holidays (starts immediately), vacation pay, and 401 Kw/ company match. Call 703-435-6775 for more Information or fax resume to 703-435-7633. 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Great advantages of joining the TruGreen Landcare team include excel, benefits. Full timeYear round employment. Experience preferred. If you're looking for a career with long term potential - this is it! For consideration, cal Sandy Eddlnger In GanesvRIe at: 703-968-0668 or fax resume to: 703-968-9549 EOE/M/M/F/D/V jLANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Position for Upperville estate. Good salary & benefits. 540-592-3078 LEAD TECHNOLOGIST Instrumental, Inc. is seeking a candidate interested in being a part of a strong en terprise computing company Ten years of HPC. committing (all platforms), in eluding I/O architec tures and require ment analysis, RAID configurations, and performance optimi zation is essential. Travel involved. Ap plicants selected will be subject to gov emment security in vestigation and must meet eligibility re quirements for ac cess to classified in formation. 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PLUMBERS LICENSED PLUMBERS “Share our vision.” • Were a dynamic, fast growing remodeling co. highly recognized in it's field. • We're looking to add licensed plumbers & licensed electricians to be part of a winning team. . • TOP WAGES & EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE! N /VS H COMSTHUC TION 540-364-6224 If you have called In the past please call again POSITIONS AVAILABLE South Wales Golf Course • SNACK BAR • MAINTENANCE • CART PERSONEL Apply in Person • 18363 Golf Lane Jeffersonton, VA Equal Opportunity Employer 540-937-5544 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Oasis CD Manufacturing Little Washington/Sperryville (Rappahannock County) has two openings: 1 ? GEN ERA LM AN AG ER=” (responsible for personnel issues/supervision in 33 person office, cust.svc & production) 2. PRODUCTION COORDINATOR (coordinates work of vendors for timely defect-free manufacturing) Please send resume and cover note BY EMAIL OR FAX ONLY to empk3yeesearch@oasiscd.com or 540/987-8812. NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED. Oasis provides medical, dental and other benefits. We offer a wonderfully INFORMAL but extremely FAST-PACED environment. EOE FhM TtoH i*.. w.“‘"‘“"’TS ■ksmsmshi The primary function of the Medical Billing Specialists will be to respond to telephone calls associated with intemal/external or ganizations. third party payers to resolve in quiries; establish and maintain resource files on programs; fol low up on calls in a hmely manner. Re quires CPT coding and IDC 9 coding. 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Please forward your resume to: Hugo Lembert Classified Ad Manager Fax: 703.689.1278 or EmailA KflTtHtStriREpqnBSgrn. AIDE Busy seven physician practice seeks full time assistant in surgical center. Must have good record keeping skills, with attention to detail. Fax or mail resume to: Attn: L. Spence 52 West Shirley Avenue Warrenton, VA 20186 Fax: 540-347-0342 Ispence @broava.com_ DENTAL HYGIENIST Our Middleburg team is looking for a highly skilled hygienist to join us. The successful applicant will demonstrate a high level of clinical proficiency with adult cosmetic and reconstructive patients as well as children. The position requires strong behavioral skills including the ability to help patients make choices about their health and support' them as they act on those choices. To apply, please call Vickie @ 540-554-8338 only on Wednesday through Sunday 7-9PM. PERSON Leesburg Toyota has an opening for an experienced counter person. Must be friendly and customer oriented. Great opportunity to grow with our company. Salary + Commission. 401K & benefits. F/T & P/T positions available. Call Bruce 703-478-8484 ANNOUNCEMENT: Now hiring for 2004 Postal Positions. $14.80/$38.00+/Hou r. No experience necessary. Entry level with full benefits. Paid training. Call 7 days for info. 1-888-826-2513 ext. 711. Fee FAMILY STABLE OFFICE To manage small family stable and executive’s home office on large farm near Middleburg, Virginia. Stable and hunters experience preferred. Top salary and benefits to include free home overlooking the countryside. Couple considered. Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office and Internet applications. Fax: 703-478-6691 or e-mail: to wens© timespapars.com ANNOUNCEMENT: NOWHIRING For2004 POSTAL JOBS $1620439.00? hr. Full Federal Benefits. Paid Training. No Experience required. Green Card OK. 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MBN. 1-000-382-4282 ext 63 DriverCompany-NEW PAY Package up to .38 excellent benefits. New Team Pay! Owner Operators... New package .84 excellent program. Lease Purchase, Zero Out program. 1 year OTR Experience required. No NYC or Canada. 1-800-948-6766 Driver COVENANT TRANSPORT Teams and Solos check out our new pay plan. Ask about our Regional Dedicated Runs. Owner Operators, Experienced Drivers, Solos, Teams and Graduate Students. Call 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 Airlines Customer Reservation Agents Dulles Call Center Training starts April 51 This summer, Atlantic Coast Airlines becomes Independence Air. We're going to make our Washington Dulles home base the largest lowfore nub in the US. That's big news. For our customers. And for the people who join us. Customer Reservation Agents Innovation, integrity, commitment, communication, operational excellence and a focus on providing exceptional service. 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Attend one of our interview and testing sessions to learn more: Interview A Testing Sessions Wednesday, March 10, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Saturday, March 13, 9£0 am - 1:30 pm Monday, March IS, 4t00 pm - 8:00 pm Independence Air Employment Center 515 Shaw Road, Dums, VA 20166 All interview sessions start promptly. You must be present at he beginning of the session in order to be admitted. For directions to our Employment Center, visit our website. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits program hat includes great flight benefits for you and your family, medicol/dental/vision/ prescription plons, 401 (k) and vocation/sick-lime accrual, to none a tew. Plus, you'l receive paid training. If you are unable to attend any of our scheduled sessions, please call 1-866-9754222. ^*hpendencs Air is an equal opportunity employer committed to dnertily in Us worteorca and an environment ma iwpedt and •ncourags* indlvidud dimness. independence air flyi.com Mortgage Banking Loan Officers/ Processors Successful candidates must have 2 years experience in conv. and govt, loans with customer service skills. We have local decision-making, pricing, and state-ofthe-art technology. Production is our number one priority. CTX offers full benefits and 401K program. While we are a large organization, we remain entrepreneurial in spirit and value our employees and their contributions. If you are a qualified candidate and want to be a part of CTX’s winning team, please send resume to: 50 Catoctin Circle, Ste 302, Leesburg, VA 20176. Fax 703-7718670, Email: noble.morrls @CTXmort.com - - ~ ~. Delivery Sales Driver Lorton VA $37,500-$40,S00 CUL w/ ail brake preferred, not required to apply High School or equhralent Clean driving record Proleaaional Appearance Pmriou* Driving. Delivery, and Sale* Experience Stable Work History Excellent Communication Stifle . Must be Committed to Exceptional Custom*! Service Medical, Dental, 4011, and Other Benefit* Offered Tb apply for the Route Delivery poeition go »: www.deerpartnraterjobe.ootn Select Employment Opportunity* and Route Delivery. Apply 24 hour* a day. Background unreaugation. Drug Semen & Physical Required a* a condition of Employment Deer Park Spring Water ix a dhriaion of Nestle Water* North America NO PHONE CAU4 PLEASE EOE

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Must have own transportation. 540-347-6600 RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS FT positions providing direct care for work for adult MR consumers in established group homes. Positions allow for flexible schedules, including overnights, evenings and weekends, and opportunities for growth and expansion. Assoc, degree or equiv. $22,856.00 p/yr SENIOR RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS FT positions providing supervision and administration of the day to day staffing and activities of the group homes emphasizing community integration and quafty of Kfe.BS degree or equiv. $29,171.00 PVr m RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Apply with RRCSB application to: Human Resources, PO Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. 540-825-3100 TDD: 540-825-7391 AA/EEO Property Mgmt. Growing Property Management Company seeks qualified Individuals for the following opportunities: Property Manager: Must have at least 2 years experience. Strong operations, financials, mar keting and leadership skills required. 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Some Viewtown history: chicken thieves in the 1930s Concerning some Viewtown history, I would like to share the contents of a letter written by Harry Cooke. My husband and I attended church with Harry and we asked him to write some letters about his Viewtown recollections. His letters have always been a interesting exhibit at the annual Forest Grove Church Fall Festival. Here are a few things he wrote in his own words. “In the early 1930s, there Viewtown By LINDA HITT 937-4221 were two chicken thieves going around in the middle of the night. They were going into hen houses and gassing the hens and putting them in sacks. Many hen houses were broken into and every hen was taken. They got mama's hens and some of our neighbor’s lost all their hens. “After a few months, they got caught. It was two community men. After the hens were taken they were loaded up and carried to Maryland and sold. During this time, the local women would have no eggs to eat or sell. These were lean times for people who counted on selling eggs and chickens. The men that stole the chickens traveled in a Model A Ford with a rumble seat in the back. They were two nice looking fellows, but they would not work for a living. There was a reward for their capture. Viewtown did not have a jail. Mr. Spillman of the Viewtown store would lock up any unruly people in the com house until the next morning. It would take the sheriff a day to get here from Washington, Va.” Harry was bom in the early 1920s. He spent most, if not all, his life in Viewtown, living in the house that is being restored across from the old Viewtown Store. He never was married and never traveled around much. Harry was very faithful to the Forest Grove Church. Many times he walked over a mile to attend the services. He was a great letter writer and I feel fortunate to have a few of them. This story gives us a “slice” of interesting depression era Viewtown history. Copies of this letter are available by calling 937-4221 after 5 p.m. In other news, Viewtown is mourning the absence of the 618 bridge. The journey to Laurel Mills from Viewtown feels like a day’s journey as we pass through Estes and then to Castleton before finally heading towards the village. Remember National Guard members in thoughts, prayers st, ,vs# ■ ' Washington By AMANDA BROWN ■>T r.%:; 675-3624 . V.; ■ Amanda Brown of Washington is the new Washington news columnist. Her grandmother, Ruth Clark, who has been writing this column for more than 50 years, retired recently due to an illness. Please keep in your thoughts and prayers the many members of the National Guard who were sent into training for Iraq. One of them is Jason Watson of Washington. Happy belated birthday to Sandra Jenkins who celebrated her day on Monday, March 8. Happy Birthday to Loretta Lee and Sam Snead who will celebrate their day on Saturday, March 13. Visitors of Edward and Ruth Clark during the week were Ennis and Jane Clark of Lebanon Church, Charles and Wendy Clark of Manassas, Bobby and Tansy Frazier of Castleton, Patty Eastham of Rixeyville, Ken and Donna Wittes of Baltimore, Md., Tim Falls and children Samantha and Robert of Woodville, Don McKinney of Hume, Myrtle Falls of Woodville, Gerald Clark and friend Theresa of Warrenton, Lewis and Bernice Woodward of Fodderstack Road, Edna Vaught of Front Royal, Richie and Paola Eastham of Front Royal, and Betty Lou Walters of Washington. Barbara Slack of Baltimore, Md., returned to her home on Sunday after spending five days with Ruth and Edward Clark. Dennis Ouellette and Edie Falls of Chesterfield, Mich., were weekend guests of Ruth and Edward Clark. Remember that every Wednesday in March are the Lenten Services at Washington Baptist Church. A covered-dish supper begins at 6 p.m., followed by worship service at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 7 visitors of Peggy and Billy Atkins of Fodderstack Road were Amanda and Jack Pullen of Flint Hill and Michelle and Junior Jenkins and son Jonathan of Flint Hill. Visitors of Erma Jenkins on Sunday, March 7 were Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg. Sympathy and prayers go to the Kenneth Miller family on the loss of his cousin. If you have any news please call. Please keep Ruth Clark in your thoughts and prayers. Public hearing on Lighting Ordinance set for April 21 I recently noticed a Lighting Ordinance Opposition Paper posted on the door of our local store. Tb find out what it was all about, I called John W. McCarthy, County Administrator (675-5330). Mr. McCarthy gave me the following information: About two years ago, in response to concerns expressed by local residents about commercial lighting, the Planning Commission delegated a group to study how other counties regulate commercial lighting. After completion of the study, the commission came up with an ordinance. They held a hearing on it. It went to the Board of Supervisors and they did not act on it. Over the course of the last year, the board, again, studied regulating commercial lighting with the help of locals, who did extensive research. A Castleton couple did a lot of work on the project. There is now a new draft ordinance that has been sent to the Planning Commission for its review. In summary, the new county ordinance would regulate any new lighting installed at existing businesses or the lighting of any brand new businesses in the entire county (excluding the Town of Washington). 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Rear-wheel drive (55/45 front/rear weight distribution) • Axle ratio: 3.46:1 (limited slip) • Exhaust: Dual with chrome tips • Brakes: Front/rear disc with Bosch 4-channel ABS system • Steering: Power-assisted variable-ratio rack-and-pinion SAFETY FEATURES • Bosch 4-channel, 4-wheel ABS • Air bags, frontal, dual-stage driver and right front passenger • Emergency mode system • Daytime running lamps • Stabilizer bars: Front 28 mm and rear 16 mm direct-acting • Spoiler: Rear, aerodynamic • Suspension: Front independent MacPherson struts and progressive rate spnngs, Rear: Semi-trailing control-link with gas pressure dampers • Traction Control System: Bosch using combination of throttle, spark, and fuel control •Tires: P225/50-R17 W-rated • Wheels:! 7-inch, five-spock satin star parted alloy wheels • Headlamps, auto-on/off, programmable delay • Safety belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger, heightadjustable • Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all positions • Theft-deterrent system, content protection DIMENSIONS • Wheelbase • Length • Width •Height • Track front 109.8 ‘Track rear 62.1 189.8 • Head room (front/rear) 37.3/37.3 72.5 • Leg room (front/rear) .42.2/37.1 54.9 • Shoulder room (front/rear) 59.7/51.6 64.1 • Hip room (front/rear) 58.0/50.2 • Trunk space (cu. ft) 9 (approx.; • seating capacity 4 •Fuel tank capacity (gallons) 16 (approx Shoppers Hotline IiQ W. Shirley Ave. ft Warrenton, VA H? 540-347-3341 ee our inventory at: wwwrjimharrisauto.com Castleton By ROSE REED 987-9005 ■ ■ .. draft (eight pages) is encouraged to call Mr. McCarthy or you may e-mail your request to j wm@shentel. net. A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse. In other news, Mount Lebanon Baptist Church (MLBC) invites eveiyone to an Evangelism Conference/Witnessing Revival at 7 p.m. on March 15 (The Spiritual Witness - Pastor Ed Taylor). The MLBC family welcomes Olivia Jewell Schrader bom Feb. 27 to Jerry and Amy Schrader. She is “little sister^ to Jeremy and David, who love her very much. Birthday greetings to friends and neighbors Belated birthday greetings go out this week to Danny Hitt whose day was Monday, to Gregg Heflin who added a year 1 BOSTON Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS [ ; 987-8802 on Tuesday and to my brother Shelvy Frazier who celebrated his 85th on Wednesday. That day was also birthday time for Larry Cubbage and Everette Webb. Jennifer Peregory adds another teenage year on Sunday. Last but not least, this writer also is a March “chick.” So often we are asked to covet your prayers for sick folks. This week is no exception with many being added to our list: William Settle Luther, (Bully) Stanley, Grat Buraker, Bobby Boutchyard and Ronnie Cubbage, both scheduled for surgery, Nancy Robinson, Barbara Tharp, Eloise Weaver, Mary Thompson, Ertha Corbin, Ada Smith, Hazel Hamm, Lillie Johnson and Rosie Wharton. Janet Peregory remains a patient in Fauquier Hospital and prayers are coveted for her recovery. Saturday, Amber Dodson, accompanied her grandmother, Le Anna Wharton and Marie Atkins . to Criglersville where they visited Margaret Berrey, whose early guests were Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle. Congratulations to Jonathan Letson of our area along with other students who made the Honor Roll for the grading period at Rappahannock Elementary {School.