Rappahannock News, March 18, 2004

126th Year ... No. 12 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2004 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents ro CJ ro Preserving Rappahannock’s heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Nicholas M. Horrock AT HER MAC: Louise van Dort works at her desk in what was an old country store which she has converted into a sales and service center for Apple computers, a prime example of adaptive reuse. Old meets new in a useful way fiiucRidgeMac teisiaBifctfliiahi NEW LOOK: Louise van Dort and Blue, a young black Lab, greet visitors outside BlueRidgeMac, which for decades, was Burke’s Grocery in Woodville. By Nicholas M. Horrock Rappahannock News Staff Writer When you’re driving down Sperryville Pike to Culpeper, as pretty a piece of rural Virginia countryside as anywhere in the state, a complete sales and service center for Apple computers is perhaps the last thing you would expect to see. But there it is, BlueRidgeMac, in the center of the village of Woodville, in what was an old country store named Burke’s Grocery, a prime example of two very avant garde trends: electronic commuting and adaptive reuse. Adaptive reuse is a term of art in Rappahannock County, listed in the zoning law, as a way to use an old building for modem purposes that might not be permitted as a new structure. County Administrator John McCarthy said, for instance, that it recently allowed a farm shed to be converted to an office. See HERITAGE, Page A8 Legislators return to session By Nicholas M. Horrock and Dominic Bonaiuto Rappahannock News Staff Writers The Virginia General Assembly went back into a special session yesterday after an angry Gov. Mark Warner (D) ordered them to do so, charging that “the General Assembly has failed Meetings • On Monday, March 22 the Town of Washington’s Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay Street. It will consider a request by E. Latham for conversion of a single-family dwelling into a two-family dwelling. • On Tuesday, March 23 the Rappahannock County School Board will hold a public hearing on the 2004-5 school budget at 7:30 p.m. in the high school band room. • On Wednesday, March 24 the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse on Gay Street. On the agenda are the Loving house setback and the Woodward house setback. • On Thursday, March 25 at 8:30 a.m. there will be a School Board Budget Work Session in the School Board’s conference room. 6 03700 23050 2 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) l once again.” Clearly frustrated at the General Assembly leaving Richmond before reaching an agreement on the state’s budget after 63 days, Warner said on Tuesday “some have suggested that Virginia can afford to wait - that legislators should go home and ‘cool off” for a few weeks.... That would be wrong.” He said “the people expect better, and they should not have to wait for vacationing legislators to return to work.” Virginia legislators were unable to reach a budget, compromise this week, even with a three-day extension past Saturday’s deadline. The House of Delegates, the Virginia Senate and the governor all agree revenue has to be increased to fulfill the commonwealth’s core commitments, but they have, yet to agree on an acceptable amount of increase and just who should pay these additional levies. Late on Tuesday, the houses also could not agree on whether to adjourn. The Senate voted to stay until Friday and the House voted to leave. Under A compromise must be reached by June 30 when the current budget runs out. Prolonging the impasse further could risk a government shutdown. Virginia rules, the House vote ended the session. "Ibday,” Warner said, “you have chosen to leave Richmond with your business unfinished, just as you did three short years ago. The Constitution clearly delineates the time in which you are to accomplish your responsibilities,” he said. See ASSEMBLY, Page A5 Motorcyclist is killed riding near Shenandoah Park Latest of dozens of accidents in this area By Nicholas M. Horrock Rappahannock N'ewg Staff Writer A 22-year-old Rockville, Md., man died Sunday when his Suzuki motorcycle went out of control along a stretch of Route 211 West three miles from Shenandoah National Park in an area which has killed or injured dozens of motorcyclists. The area where the crash occurred is the first sharp turn on the Rappahannock side at Turnbridge. This is a half mile from a fatal crash last August in which One motorcyclist died. On Sunday, about 3 p.m., Shukla J. Chandran, a member of the Marine Corps Reserves was riding west toward the park with a group of eight to 10 other motorcyclists, according to Sgt. Gary Settle of the Virginia State Police. He began to make the hairpin turn in the right lane, but apparently his motorcycle was traveling much faster than the 25-mile-per-hour safe speed limit posted in this area and the cycle spun out of control and hit a See CRASH, Page A8 ■ 1 IQI I I M i >cno i i r-\i FATAL CRASH: Shukla J. Chandran, 22, of Rockville, Md., died when his Suzuki motorcycle went out of control Sunday afternoon and hit the guardrail on Route 211 West three miles from the Shenandoah National Park. The motorcyle hit with such force that it demolished an eight-inch thick wood post. The Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company removed Chandran’s body after the accident. On the road to Iraq By Nicholas M. Horrock Rappahannock News Staff Writer Major Lewis J. Poore who spent his “formative years” in Rappahannock County has been ordered to prepare for his second deployment to Iraq as the troubled nation searches for stability. Poore, 36, who graduated from Wakefield School in Flint Hill in 1986 and won an Army commission in the Reserve Officer’s Training Course at Elon University in North Carolina, expects to return to Iraq in midsummer with the 3rd Infantry Division. As a youngster, Poore lived at Ashtree Stables on Route 211, still run by his mother Phyllis Poore. The farm boards riding horses and provides riding lessons. He and his twin brother Lee were here in boyhood. His brother who went to James Madison University is now in the telecom business in Alexandria, Va. Mrs. Poore said she was taken aback that one of her sons should Major Lewis J. Poore end up in a war, but she had to admit that soldiering was his interest at an See SOLDIER, Page A8 Art show Long View Gallery in Sperryville reopens with an exhibit of William H. Whiting's new oil paintings. See Page B1. Friday night movie RAAC is showing an appealing comedy, ‘Love Actually’ at The Theatre on March 19 at 8 p.m. See Page B1. Top honors RCHS members of the Technology Students Association win big at a regional competition. See Page A7. Gone for good Don Audette tells a story of the ‘most whacked-down’ stop sign in this region. See Page A5.

People Rappahannock News Staft Photo Nicholas M Horrock Presentation A flag flown on Maj. Jonathan A. Watson Jr.'s C-130 aircraft on 30 combat missions over Afghanistan and Iraq was presented to the Rappahannock County schools by his mother, Dianne Pendleton at the School Board's meeting on March 9. Watson attended Rappahannock public schools from first grade through high school and got his commission at the U. S. Air Force Academy. He is now an instructor and aircraft commander with the 61st Airlift Squadron. From left: Holly Pendleton, Watson's step father and a school board employee; Mrs. Dianne Pendleton, also a school employee: Robert Chappell, the Superintendent of Schools and Wesley Mills, chairman of the School Board. Gray Ghost: only Virginia winery awarded in California Gray Ghost won bronze medals on the 2002 Chardonnay and 2002 Reserve Chardonnay in the Jerry Mead International Wine Competition in California held Feb. 29 and March 1. This is the first time Gray Ghost has entered this prestigious competition. Of the 2,178 entries from North America, Central America, South America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, Gray Ghost was the only Virginia winery to be awarded. Results of this competition are used to determine America’s most medal-winning wines by the California Wine Winners, California Grapevine and California Gold Wine List publications. Gray Ghost also received honors on the 2002 Chardonnav and 2002 Reserve Chardonnay at The Grand Harvest Awards in Santa Rosa, California in January. The Grand Harvest Awards evaluate the effect of terroir on wines as well as -he wine quality, further exemplifying Virginia as a quality wine-growing region. The winery has been awarded medals every year at The Grand Harvest Awards. Gray Ghost Winery is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. □ Please enter my new subscription to: Rappahannock News Subscription Rates By Maitf^C Rappahannock...s21.00 Elsewhere in the U.S.*27.°° Name Address Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: | Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 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, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 ginia 22747. This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Okl Address: New Address: L J A Buying daffodils helps support research For the second year. Rappahannock County has participated in the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days to raise money for cancer research and awareness. Thanks to the generous people of the Rappahannock community the fund-raiser has been a great success again this year. Many businesses, churches and individuals have placed orders for potted daffodil bulbs or fresh cut daffodils and their support helps fund research for new cancer treatments. If you walk into a business or church in Rappahannock in the coming weeks and notice beautiful bunches of daffodils please thank the owners and leaders of the establishments for their willingness to support the fight against cancer in our community. If you haven’t placed an order for daffodils yet, don’t worry, it is not too late. The fund-raiser will continue Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21 at Settle’s Grocery in Flint Hill. Ester Settle, a tireless member of the American Cancer Society in Rappahannock, will have potted daffodil bulbs and fresh cut ones for sale. Potted bulbs are $8.50; a fresh cut bunch of 10 daffodils is $6. , Photo courtesy/Meghan Cupp DAFFODILS: Kendra and Kelsa Settle, Addie Cupp and Kylie Harlow braved the chilly weather last March to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The girls will be selling daffodils again on Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21 at Settle’s Grocery in Flint Hill. Pianist Nicole Espinola wins second place By David Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News Fourteen-year-old Nicole Espinola has won second place in the instrumental category of a regional music competition sponsored by the Lions Clubs in the area. Espinola, a pianist, and vocalist Brian Taylor, 17, represented the Rappahannock County Lions Club at the regional Lions Club Bland music competition held last Saturday in Warrenton. The two had been among 16 Rappahannock County musicians competing for scholarships at The Theatre on Gay Street on Feb. 29 in the 56th annual James A. Bland Memorial Music Contest sponsored by the Rappahannock Lions Club. At the regional competition, Espinola won a $50 second prize and was one of three pianists and one violinist competing in the instrumental category. There were four different Lions Clubs represented in the regional competition. Each year the Lions clubs of Virginia host local contests to promote an awareness of music in the lives of school children and young adults. Cash awards are presented to winners, runners-up and third place in vocal and instrumental categories in both elementary and high school. Entries are accepted from contestants who live in Rappahannock County or attend school in the county. Home schooled children are also eligible. At the Feb. 29 local competition in Rappahannock, the 16 contestants performed before an audience of more than 100 family members, friends and community observers. The three vocalists performing, all from the Rappahannock Photo courtesy^Bruce Jones LIONS’ CONTEST: Contestants in the Lions Club’s Annual Bland Music Contest are from left: Grace Alexander, Evan Espinol% Caroline Massie, Julia Disbrow, Brian Taylor, Ruth Ann Oyster, Alex Shafran, Osha Kondori and Nicole Espinola. County High School, were Ruth Ann Oyster 19, Brian Taylor 17, and Julia Disbrow,15. The 13 instrumentalists, from both elementary and high school, included violinist Grace Alexander, 7, pianists Caroline Massie, 12, Osha Kondori, 14, Breannah Shankle, 14, and Nicole Espinola, 14; flautists Mairead McLoughlin, 11, Lily Nealon, 10, Nicole Hess, 17, trumpet Patrick Treanor, 15, trombone Andrew Treanor, 15 and on saxophones Evan Espinola, 11, Alex Shafron, 14. Matthew Swain, 15, performed on the mallet. Winners in the senior vocal category were: first place, Ruth Ann Oyster; second place Brian Taylor and third place, Julia Disbrow. In the senior instrumental category, winners were: first place, Nicole Espinola; second place, Osha Kondori and third place, Alex Shafran. Winners in the junior instrumental category were: first place, Caroline Massie; second place, Evan Espinola and third place, Grace Alexander. Each musician received a certificate recognizing their musical ability and : RAI3IES CLINIC * for all cats &dogs ’ Saturday April 3rd 2004 • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm > at ? The Rappahannock Animal Shelter ^ located at the County Landfill in Amissville ^ $ 10.00 per vaccine • all proceeds go to RAWL [ FOR MORE INFO f Shelter 540-937-3263 • Sally Cunningham 540-636-3308 Fauquier Fairgrounds Old Auburn Road 1 mile east of Meetze Road To support the Fauquier Fairgrounds Building Project Some items to be auctioned: 1982 Ford F700 1200 gal. Alum. Tank Truck; 1 ton Speedy Spread Fertilizer Spreader; Ford 800 gas tractor; New Holland 56 Hay Rake; Blade; Portable Paul Scales; 79 GMC Flatbed Truck; 500 Artie Cat 4 wheeler all time 4 wheel drive; 5’ snow blower, 3 point hitch. Inland model SA60; 4x7 single axle trailer, 7x14 tandem trailer heavy duty (10,000#); 1990 F150 2 wheel drive Ford pickup w/ladder racks and tool boxes, 5 spd.; 1986 Ford Mustang 5’0, 5 speed GT Black all original; new exhaust; new shocks, new tires; new carpet; Front end Snow Plow for tractor - 6’ wide w/hydraulic cylinder; Mtlwalkee cordless sawsall (new); Milwalkee electric sawsall; New Holland 851 round baler; New Idea 206 manure spreader; OMC 1700 Skid loader; international 444 diesel tractor with 1501 loader; Massey Ferguson 38 Utility loader; International 454 Gas Tractor; Bobcat 61” commercial mower. Consign your equipment now for maximum exposure! T\im your equipment into CASH! Buyers are seeking: Tractors of all sizes, golf carts, old & new farm equipment, pick-up trucks, cars, horse trailers, lawn & garden equipment, wagons, carts, hand tools & construction equipment. Top quality antiques are very popular. Terms: 15% Commission $500 up - 20% under $500 Payment to sellers within 3 days: no buy-back fee on reasonable reserves LUNCH & FACILITIES ON GROUNDS Auction by: PEARSON AUCTION Phone: 54(>4J!MJ87 or email: vviiubid^auLcun) Bernice & Flash Pearson VA Lie 402/883; Jimmie Eustace VA lie 1402 Supported hy Friends of Fauquier Fair & Fauquier AG Advisory Cuomiktct To Consign Your Items Please Call: Hoots Ritchie @54tM3*MU76 or Brenda RM»4g> 54&.7H8-9549 Auctioneers, Seller's. I .ami Hi* si,, ami I unquiet fair. Inc not icNponsible lot accidents on ptvmi*scs or imohih'j items purchased a'i auction participation in the contest. Judges for the vocalists were Judy Reidinger and Barbara McIntyre and for the instrumentalists, Emma Sue Amos and Don Kent. Master of ceremonies, Lion Norman Getsinger, introduced each contestant and engaged them in conversation and put them at ease before starting their performance. A highlight during the intermission was a surprise performance of the high school jazz ensemble. Refreshments were provided while final tallies were taken of the judges’ evaluations in preparation for the awards’ ceremony. The Lions Club begins noti fication of each year’s competition between Thanksgiving and Christmas to encourage entrants to begin music selection and to start the memorizing process. Many of this year’s entries were repeat performers and they are encouraged to continue to participate in their music endeavors during the year. The Lions recognize that as individuals mature music can influence their lives in many positive ways. The Lions Club wishes .to express its appreciation and continued support to the music teachers in the county and school administrators who supported the contest. Photo courtesy/American Angus Association Angus award The Virginia Angus Association recognized Manor Farm of Washington as its commercial producer of the year at the 2004 Virginia Angus Association Awards Banquet on Feb. 6 in Staunton, Va. Ken Brubaker presents the award to Monira Rifaat owner of Manor Farm. Students work on project to fight hunger The Rappahannock County Art and Leo Clubs are participating in an international effort to fight hunger by having a fund-raising dinner March 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School. Their project is called “Empty Bowls” in which Art Club students create ceramic bowls, culinary students prepare soup and bread and Leo Club students serve a meal. Guests choose a bowl to use that night and to keep as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. Students are selling tickets. In order to acquire one, a minimum donation of $10 is asked. Tickets may also be purchased by contacting Joy Sours, (540) 987-857 Harvest, a hunger-fightii Photo courtesy/Joy Sours ‘EMPTY BOWLS’: RCHS assistant principal Mike Tupper throws pottery on the wheel for the 'Empty Bowls’ project to fight hunger while Gretchen Long, left, RCHS aide, watches with Tyler Williams, 12th grade, and Ram Stewart, Spanish teacher. Working in the background are Alicia Vaneggs, 10th grade and Mitsy Robinson, 12th grade. 5. Proceeds will be donated to Second tg organization.

Teacher seeks education reform By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer Myra Sawyers is an elementary school teacher. She teaches first-grade students at The Wakefield School in The Plains and she is passionate about her profession. But through her years of teaching, her passion has been quelled by a nagging frustration that she believes she shares with many teachers — that they have little voice in shaping what and how they teach. “We are constantly hearing how wonderful teachers are, how important the work we do is, but there is very little evidence of that in the mandates that pass through our classrooms,” stated Sawyers. “Teachers must have a greater say in the decisionmaking process if reform is going to bring about significant change.” Sawyers, sitting in the quiet of her living room, has weighed the risks and rewards of how best to take her passion beyond the classroom and has decided to take the path of activism. “Our organization is called EPIC — Educators for Progressive Instructional Change,” stated Sawyers. “I do believe that with determination and commitment that we can do amazing things.” In October, Sawyers held the first meeting at her home in Haymarket. It wasn’t just a meeting of disgruntled educators; also present were John Taylor Gatto, author of “Dumbing Us Down,” and Roland Leagardi-Laura, producer of the films “Azul” and “The Fourth Purpose.” All in attendance were encouraged to take action on some level and since then, Sawyers has launched a Web site where teachers across the nation can log on and share their angst, their successes and Despite the good intentions that inspired many recent educational reforms, most have fallen short of their expectations. The most notable examples are No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Standards of Learning (SOL) exams. From the book The Beginning of a Movement,’ co-authored by Myra Sawyers their suggestions on how to enhance a particular lesson or concept. Sawyers sees the Web site as a beginning step to get teachers nationwide connected — and, she hopes, to create a movement to ignite activism and real, meaningful education reform. “I hear so many frustrated voices,” sighed Sawyers. “Many of them are anonymous. They tell me that they are afraid to attend School Board meetings, it’s sort of an unspoken rule, that if they stir things up they could lose their jobs. “It’s unbelievable. Is this what we really want?” queried Sawyers as she shrugged her shoulders. “Teachers feel powerless, and the function of education should be to create a citizenship where education and the community are both participants. “How a teacher feels is reflected in the classroom,” continued Sawyers. “It affects how he or she does her job. “It’s very inspiring when they share their views,” continued Sawyers. “Some feel alone, others are afraid, but I can feel their strength.” Before Sawyers took to the classroom, she was working on Capital Hill as an aide to Rep. Patsy Mink (Hawaii), who was active on an education work force committee. Sawyers said she saw firsthand how “politicking” works. “These experts in pedagogy and academia are coming up with things that don’t really address the real needs of teachers,” she said. * Right now, Sawyers is feeling fearless as she pursues her mission of starting a national movement, a coalition of teachers. “I’ve been open with Mr. Quinn (headmaster at Wakefield) about what I’m doing,” said Sawyers who realizes that her position as a teacher in a private school gives her more latitude than if she were teaching in the public school system. In fact, the other main organizer of this movement is a public school teacher in Fairfax County who prefers that her name not be printed. Sawyers said, “Teachers, whether in a private or public school, it doesn’t matter, are important people in a child’s life and they share many of the same challenges of how to best do their jobs when faced with so many mandates. “There is no time for a teacher to be wise, no time for a teacher to genuinely let that child know that they are cared for and loved.” Sawyers and the Fairfax County teacher spend much of their after-work hours planning their next steps which, in addition to the creation Pf the Web site, include starting a local chapter with an active and committed membership by spring. “There’s definitely a business part of this movement,” said Sawyers, who said they have set themselves up as a nonprofit organization governed by a board. Tb date that board includes not only herself and her cofounder, but Leagardi-Laura and Gatto; George Tomes from the University of Virginia; Jake Michael, a local businessman; Sarah Pearson, director of American Youth Policy Forum; and Amrit Daryanani, a counselor at Wakefield School. “These people are very involved in education, they have many perspectives and many influences,” said Sawyers, who believes that their combined energies will build a strong coalition of united voices. Beyond the Web site and creating a local chapter which will eventually lead to chapters across the country, Sawyers plans to launch the movement with a march on Washington in the fall. To learn more about EPIC, contact Sawyers at (703) 7530020 or myrasawyers@msn. com, or log on to their Web site at www.teachercafe.org . Anita Sherman may be reached at asherman@timespapers.com. Rappahannock News Staff Photo Mark F. Sypher LET’S HAVE OUR SAY: Wakefield teacher Myra Sawyers is the co-founder of a new teacher reform movement called EPIC — Educators for Progressive Instructional Change — and hopes to empower teachers by giving them a united voice. 2004 Fruit-growers invited to programs at county orchards The Rappahannock Extension Office invites fruit growers to attend a series of in-orchard meetings scheduled from March through August. These meetings will be held in orchards located in Rappahannock and Madison counties. The first one in Rappahannock is on April 7 at Muskrat Haven Farm on Route 211 near Amissville. (An Apple Tree Grafting Workshop will be Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently in the Rappahannock Circuit Court Clerk’s office: William Magge and wife to William Magge, trustee, 7.4045 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Katherine Lillard Boyd and others to Mill Creek Homes, LLC, 1.095 acres, Hampton District. $40,000. Thomas Benjamin Massie and wife to Aney Melissa Massie Hoehn, 11.3402 percent undivided interest in 38.8028 acres. Hampton District. Deed of gift. Thomas Benjamin Massie and wife to Aney Melissa Massie Hoehn, 1.1936 percent undivided interest in 38.8028 acres, Hampton District. $2,315.57. Mont Medi Farm, LLC to Michael T. Brown, trustee, 1.8745 acres, Hawthorne District. $119, 950. Whipporwill, LLC to Sharon Genebach Luke, 8.298 acres, Hampton District. Spring Yard Cleanup & Beautification Grounds Maintenance: •Vacuum leaves •Mowing •Mulching •Edging and Trimming •Weed Control .•Fektiuzinq/Liming •Fence Row Clearing •j *Cement Patios CLG COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING GROUP, INC. •COMMERCIAL AMD iMIMIBUt •INHIIIO >rm EtTlMATER • Satisfaction Guaranteed m«hi» held March 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in Madison County at the War Memorial Building). Those interested should meet at the orchard at 11 a.m. for a tour, followed by a discussion of current insect and disease control recommendations, and other orchard management practices. Virginia Tech fruit specialists from the Winchester Fruit Research Center will be present to address specific production topics. Bring a bag lunch. Drinks will be furnished and the meeting should adjourn at 1 p.m. BREEDEN’S PLANT HOUSE >' Now Open Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pansies, House Plants, Hanging Baskets, Planting Supplies, Dish Cardens, and Funeral/Cemetary Arrangements f Make sure to risit our ^ shop featuring silk ™ arrangements and gifts. Flowering & Vegetable Bedding Plants 540-923-4381 Direction*: From Sperryville, take Rt. 231 South for fO Mil***, turn left on Rt. 642, fo 1.5 miles Tb register for these programs and receive a list of upcoming programs, call Ken ner Love at the Rappahannock Extension Office at (540) 6753619. , Kappahannock Animal welfare League RAWL1 “EARLY SPRING PUPPY EXPLOSION* < R AWL ha»i3 Just tt*ake;n custody of 21 unwanted puppies in need of c^ood homes! ^ These are Irish better & (3aint E^ern^arvd crosses that will e?n<-d up b«ein«g larger dogs. ^ All the puppies are or neutered and f l & vr rece iv'escd .all vaccinations. The? ^ adoption fV?o is $160 . For moro irrfo call 540-937-3203 (best time -to call ie 0am-1pm) C 5:30 pm Friday, March 19, at the gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville, VA (12 miles west of Warrenton) We'll be offering all sorts of interesting things from local estates and area dealers - from furniture to buried-treasure smalls we have yet to unpack. Watch our website for photos and additions as we find them! FURNITURE OFFERINGS - Pieces from the Victorian through Deco eras with Oriental and American Primitive additions: Sofas, Tables, Cabinets, Chairs, Beds, Dressers/Chests, Washstands, Servers... and more! LOTS OF FINE SMALLS: Old lighting rods; decoys (Pratts, Herter, etc); Onentalia; prints/artworks, kitchenware, line glassware, porcelain, and china; tovs, advertising, boob; jewelry; lamps; mirrors; AND SO MUCH MORE! Also selling will be lots of antiques ref. books; tall bookcases, and more - inc. BOX LOTS! In case of snow or icy roads, please call ahead - Terms: Cash or good check Food served! Bill Payne Auctions, Inc. vaaf 330 P.O. Box 178, Amissville, VA 20106 website: www.bpauctions.com (540)937-4142 email: pavne729@earthlmk.net /— Holland's Treat — ca;d> Plant Holland’s Summer Flowering Bulbs Now! Choose from our wide variety of the finest quality imported Holland bulbs. 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-ftappafjamtocfe jSetosi—— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Mary Ann Kuhn, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: makuhn@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2004 Our View Richmond’s failure In this Old Dominion state, which taught America about free legislatures, sometimes in its words and sometimes in its blood, this week in Richmond is sadder than it may appear. The Virginia General Assembly spent 63 days doing really one thing—trying to come up with a state budget and the money to pay for it. All the other bills about hotel rates and licenses for bicycles mean nothing. The fundamental role of the legislature is to control the spending of this state and find the funds to pay for government. The fact that the ’legislature is controlled by one political party, the Republicans, may at first make the Democrats want to chortle, but in truth it is a sad time for all. Beginning 25 years ago, the national Republican Party found success in painting Democrats as taxers and spenders. It won a revolution in national power by a relentless war on taxes. Certainly government had become profligate in many areas and it needing trimming. But now in 2004, with Virginians fighting in a world war raging on terrorism, an aging population and a stubborn national economic<recovery that provide few jobs, the world around the Republican tax tactic has shifted. Sen. John Chichester and other Republicans in the Senate saw the change in the wind and proposed a budget to improve the state and raise certain taxes. It was markedly similar to Democratic Gov. Mark Warner’s plan. But the ruling Republican caucus in the House of Delegates has fought these proposals to a standstill. Many of them were elected on a no-tax platform and they fear primary challenges if they surrender to the Senate. The House caucus is buoyed and cheered on by conservative Republicans in Washington, supported by National Review articles and GOP anti-tax lobbies. But the needs of college students and prison guards and state troopers and medical facilities and senior care centers are here, not across the Potomac River. The battle over taxes should be pragmatic, not ideological. 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 numbed and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Send letters by: • Mail: Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 • Fax: (675-3088) or by • E-mail (makuhn@timespapers.com). 'KM V mu! j House ■ H| ! fwwwss! ii 4. 'S£NA1^ enJOOtT ffcT M Letters ‘A sad and sickening day for the residents of Grimsley Road’ March 1 was another sad and sickening day for the residents of Grimsley Road. There was a ray of hope that the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors would have a little 20/20 hindsight and realize that their previous vote to pave Grimsley Road was an error in judgment. There was hope that they would exhibit the intelligence they have demonstrated in the past and would reconsider, seeing as how more than 20 residents spoke at previous meetings against paving and only ONE resident spoke in favor of paving. There was hope that the supervisors would have respected the wishes of the overwhelming majority of the residents of the road. Surely, the board could see their mistake. Garrett Moore the VDOT Resident Engineer had stated at previous meetings that “Grimsley Road is not a transportation priority” and that bridge replacements and repairs in other parts of the county ARE priorities and that “these (bridges) will require significantly more funding in each six year plan.” How could the board not see that taking $30,000 of VDOT funds to pave the flattest, safest part of Grimsley Road, to fulfill the wishes of one resident, was a gross misappropriation of county funds?! Silly residents, thinking there was still a chance for the democratic process to work as it should. We greatly appreciated supervisor Welch’s repeated attempts to sway the board to vote against the paving. Also, many thanks should go to supervisor Anderson for his comments against paving. He wisely pointed out that this would be the first time, in the history of this Board of Supervisors, that it would vote against the wishes of the residents. There was much discussion by the board on the Grimsley Road issue. Numerous points were brought up and argued: pot holes (that don’t exist on the part of the road in question), rights and usagt* of the road, but one point stuck out so blatantly it was almost humorous, almost. Supervisor Estes, tersely stated that the board couldn’t have the residents making the decisions about their own roads, yet he gave no reason why the road should be paved. To this statement supervisor Welch replied that the whole and entire reason the issue of paving was up for discussion and vote in the first place, was because of the request of one resident. We continue to be amazed at the influence this one resident’s request has over certain members of our Board of Supervisors, an influence that apparently has erased all concept of proper thinking, fiscal responsibility and respect for the rights of residents and landowners of this county. Our family has owned land and resided on Grimsley Road for over 30 years. The portion of the road to be paved is, almost to the foot, exactly the length of our property. We will cease to have any road frontage remain the same as a result of this decision. Once it is paved there is no going back. March 1 was definitely a sad day for this Grimsley Road family. Cory L. Caulfield Matthew J. Tucker Flint Hill Information sought on high school graduates in military After reading the article in the March 11 edition of the Rappahannock News about Rappahannock residents going to Iraq, I am interested in knowing more. I do have a listing of all Rappahannock County High School graduates that have served in the military either active, reserve cr retired. I don’t have up-to-date information for many of these fine young men and women. I seek readers of this paper to contact me with additions and corrections. I work everyday at the high school, 987-8575 or folks can contact me at rcvickers@rappahannock.kl2.va.us. It is proper for us to recognize the efforts of all these people correctly. Ron Vickers (Former combat engineer in the USMC) Thank you from Girl scout Troop 2329’ To friends, family and others who bought Girl Scout cookies, Girl Scout Troop 2329 wishes to say, “Thank you.”, Troop 2329 Leaders are Mrs. Amo Merritt and Sherry O’Neill. Girl Scout members are Elizabeth Welch, Vicki Padgett, Juleah Clements, Sarah Merritt and Kristen O’Neill. Thank you, too, to Greg Merritt, Bill Welch and Tom Padgett as official Girl Scout Leader Helpers. Thank you also to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baldwin for letting us sell the cookies at the 211 Quickie Mart in Sperryville. Here are a few written experiences each Girl Scout had while selling cookies: “My mom bought the most cookies. It was fun selling cookies and I met very nice people.” — Juleah Clement. “I experienced how well I could sell and learned how to talk people into buying cookies.”—Vicki Padgett. “When I went in a room or to someone’s home with my cookie order sheet every one wanted to buy my Girl Scout Cookies.” Elizabeth Welch. “I have had a great time selling cookies. We are planning to go to Savannah, Ga., with the money we earned. It would be a great experience to visit the founder of Girl Scouts, Juliett Low’s home.”—Sarah Merritt. “I sold cookies at the Quickie Mart by being enthusiastic and saying: ‘Good morning. How are you today? Would you like to buy some Girl Scout cookies?’”—Kristen O’Neill. Cookie sales are over. The money we made helps provide for furnishing our campsites. If you would like to make a donation to help us get to Savannah, Ga., we would appreciate that too. Troop 2329 loved the time we had selling to all of you and especially our booth sales at 211Quickie Mart. Again thank you for buying and supporting our Girl Scout Troop. Elizabeth Welch Flint Hill Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO March 19,1964 As of March 17, some 62 farms in Rappahannock County had been signed up for participation in the 1964 feed grain program, H.S. Barkdale, Chairman, Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation County Committee has announced. Under the program, a grower who reduces his feed grain acreage (of com, grain sorghum, and barley) by at least 20 percent of his farm’s total acreage would earn diversion payment for shifting the acreage from production to to conserving use. A Training Union Conference for Young People was held over the weekend at Eagle Eyrie, a Baptist Conference Camp near Lynchburg. From this area attending were Miss Segar Jones, Miss Ann Jenkins and David Palmer Washington and Roger Welch and Miss Charlotte Moore of Flint Hill. Accompanying the local young people was the Rev. Arnold Sorrells, minister of the Flint Hill and Washington Baptist Churches. 4 Paula Dicks and Betsy Williams, and clown, James Nicholson, were part of the cast of a Springtime program presented Thursday at Washington Elementary School. The children are third grade students in Mrs. JJL. Turner’s class. 25 YEARS AGO March 15,1979 Kerry Lee Morgan, Kenneth Lee Armstrong and William Franklin Chandler, Jr. were each sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary on charges of grand larceny by Circuit Court Judge Rayner W. Snead last Monday. The three pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the Amissville residences of Breeda and Charles Hitt and Nancy and Farrell Nicholas last April. Rural counties faced with development pressures are seeing increased interest'in farm land preservation programs as 1980 creeps closer - the year when all Virginia localities will go 100 percent fair market value assessment for real estate taxes. M At last Friday’s seminar in Culpeper on Agriculture and Forest Districts, about 150 fanners, local government representatives and interested citizens listened to authorities explain Senior citizens 60 yearn of age and over who live in Culpeper, Rappahannock, Fauquier, Orange or Madison counties can obtain a senior discount card which provides a discount on goods or services when the card is presented at participating merchants. A $1.00 contribution is requested. 10 YEARS AGO March 16,1994 Teachers at the county schools are developing a variety of strategies for coping with missed school days. Twenty-two days have been missed from school so far this year and are scheduled to be made up in a two-day instead of a six-day spring i vacation and an extra week of school in June. The School Board has not made a decision on the other 12 days, but last week filed to see how many days the state will allow them to drop on the basis of a longer school day. Members of the Water and Sewer Authority learned that the Sperryville sewer plant could easily get into trouble again with the State Water Board. Plant operator Donna Chabot came to the meeting last Thursday evening to say that since March 2 when snow started melting, the plant has been running over its capacity of 55,000 gallons. She said it was due to the inflow and infiltration of ground water, and that when that happens as it had for seven consecutive days, it is impossible to keep solids from being washed out of the plant. A workshop on hooked rugs was held on Wednesday, March 4 at Amissville Fire Hall and was attended by 24 county women. Miss Harriet Goode, Rappahannock Home Agent made all the arrangements and then enlisted Miss Catherine Peery VPI Rural Crafts specialist to give the demonstrations. COMPILED BY NICHOLAS M. HORROCK

The passing of ‘most whacked-down’ stop sign VDOT has finally thrown in the towel. The stop sign in the middle of Route 522 at its intersection with Route 211 in Sperryville is gone for good. After years of having their sign repeatedly whacked down, VDOT removed the last one on Feb. 11 still intact, and filled in the posthole. A larger stop sign, 48-inches wide instead of the usual 30-inches, has been placed to the right of the roadway. The key question, and one that makes every Rappahannock County citizen as nervous as a hen with only one chick, is whether a flashing light or a traffic light is in the works for the intersection. Steve Black, District Traffic Engineer at VDOT’s Culpeper District office, says no. “Traffic is approaching the intersection slowly on Route 522, and the new larger sign is quite visible,” he said. A “stop sign ahead” sign is also in place. You have to hand it to VDOT, though. They put up a great fight. At the time of the “Great Sperryville Turn Lane Discussion of 1997," the stop sign was on a small wedgeshaped island. Vehicles would ride over the island and whack down the stop sign. After the turn lanes were constructed, the stop sign was out there all by its lonesome and the carnage began in earnest. Remember the old 4” by 4” wooden posts, stuck in the hole in the road? No challenge. Whack ‘em down. These posts were eventually replaced with 2” x 2” square perforated-steel tubes, bolted into a larger square tube stuck in the ground. Truckflts loved them. They took them out by the The Forum Don Audette dozen. In federal transportation jargon such breakaway posts are called “crashworthy.” And in the beginning, the wedges holding up the posts were works of art - thin delicate things, neatly arranged and tapped into place. But as the signs were whacked down, the hole got bigger. Wedges became heavy-duty, practical things, mashed down by repeated hammer blows. The last gasp was the “Hail Mary" of stop signs. VDOT installed a square perforatedsteel tube, with a yellow “popup” flexi-post on the roadway out beyond the sign. They assumed drivers would go around or over the flexi-post, leaving plenty of clearance for the stop sign. This was a short-lived experiment, as VDOT decided there was a better solution: clear the intersection entirely and place a 48” stop sign on the edge of the road. One can wax nostalgic about, the passing of the Sperryville stop sign. It carried with it a great historical heritage, he stop sign, as we know it, first appeared in Detroit in 1915. A little later, in the interests of standardization, the Automobile Club of Michigan furnished two-foot by four-foot octagonal “coffin shaped” stop signs to the city. Nothing subtle about Detroit. In the 1930s and 1940s, glass semi-sphere reflectors i“cat’s eyes”) were used with the letters STOP. In 1953, reflective sheeting was in use, so headlights lit up the sign at night. And in 1954, the stop sign received its federally sanctioned octagonal shape, with white letters on a red background and a white border. Where do our signs come from? VDOT has a Regional Sign Shop in Culpeper. Ray Gore is in charge of the sign crews and sign fabrication. In an interview, he told of the shop turning out some 100,000 square feet of signage a year for the Culpeper District. This is equal to 2.3 acres; half the floor area of an average WalMart Supercenter. Twice a year, in the spring and the fall, his crews drive the arterial and primary roads of Rappahannock County: Route 211, Route 522, and Route 231. They drive in the dead of night with headlights on high beam. This picks up flawed signs; signs that do not reflect well due to damage by gunfire, paint balls, graffiti, advertising, bending, whackdowns, theft, etc. These are then replaced. The highest priority for replacement is any damaged stop sign. Once made aware of such a sign by State Police, Sheriff Deputies, VDOT personnel, or the public, a truck with two men is dispatched, no matter the weather, to replace the sign. A new stop sign costs $30, the post $15, and labor and transportation to and from the site amounts to about $55. Total cost to replace a whacked-down stop sign: about $100. As to the number of all Assembly From Page A1 “Yet even after exceeding the constitutional limit, the General Assembly has failed once again,” Warner said. He reserved his most angry charge for the House controlled by a strongly conservative Republican caucus: “By voting to adjourn, the House has again abdicated its responsibility.” A compromise must be reached by June 30 when the current budget runs out. Prolonging the impasse further could risk a government shutdown. Local governments are looking for answers sooner rather than later. In Rappahannock, under law, the school budget must be approved by May 1. School systems, for example, have to let teachers know next month whether they’ll be needed next year and, without knowing the level of state aid, may have to lay off some staff. Adding further anxiety to the stalled negotiations is the status of the commonwealth’s prized AAA credit rating, which had been stellar until recently. Wall Street investors put Virginia on a credit watch list last year because of the financial imbalance between its revenue sources and spending commitments. Looking to reassure not only investors, but also taxpayers, in the commonwealth’s fiscal integrity, Warner proposed a two-year $59 billion budget in December that raised some taxes and lowered others to better tap into the modern economy. Warner found an ally in the Republican-led state Senate, which proposed nearly twice the amount of tax increase as Warner and some of the same tax breaks in its $62 billion spending proposal. The Republican-led House of Delegates, which is dominated by more conservative Republicans than the Senate, balked at any tax increase and instead chose to revoke sales tax exemptions for big corporations in its more modest $58 billion budget plan. “How do you give tax relief and raise taxes at the same time?” asked McLean Del. Vince Callahan (R-34th). “That’s an oxymoron.” Members in the House particularly object to a proposed income tax increase. Warner and the Senate are both proposing new tax brackets for high-income earners. Northern Virginia already accounts for more than 40 percent of the state’s income tax revenue, a figure that could jump to 50 percent, according to Callahan, if such increases are approved. Local governments did seek more taxing powers to directly offset the sharp increases in real estate taxes, but those efforts all failed. Nicholas Horrock can be reached at nhorrock@timespapers.com and Dominic Bonaiuto can be reached at dbonaiuto© timespapers.com. 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 “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. Histone Main Street, Sperryville, VA 10:00 - 6:00 Thursday through Monday (Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment only) 540-98"-3121 vv\v\v. longviewgallery.com types of VDOT signs in Rappahannock County. Maxwell Carpenter, the head of VDOTs Traffic Maintenance Operations, estimates there are about 3,000 along our roadways. The 911 signs, those with the names of roads, streets, and private lanes, are the property of the county VDOT has nothing to do with these. They are funded out of the 911 fee on vour telephone bill. At least the Sperryville stop sign retired with honors. According to Ray Gore, it was the top “whacked-down" sign in the entire nine counties making up VDOT’s Culpeper District. From January 2002 through January 2004, it was run over 20 times. One week, it was whacked-down three times. James Shaw, of Shaw’s Services on the corner, commented that pickup trucks took out many of the signs. Pete Estes, who lives nearby, was used to the sound of the crumbling metal. He noted that most whack-downs occurred late at night or in the early hours of the morning, and he was impressed that many tractor-trailer truck drivers stopped to remove the destroyed sign from the roadway before continuing on. And so another bit of information about Rappahannock County enters the dustbin of history. “Sic Transit Gloria.” , FISH WAGON DELIVERY DATES & TIMES: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 SOUTHERN STATES CO-OP Luray 540-743-7618 Time: 8:00-8:45 am SOUTHERN STATES CO-OP Front Royal 540 635 3118 Time: 9:45-10:30 am RAPPAHANNOCK FARMER’S CO-OP - Sperryville 540-985-8555 - Time: 11:30 am-12:15 pm WARRENTON FARMER S CO-OP Warrenton 540 825-2200 Time: 1:15-2:00 pm CULPEPER FARMER’S CO-OP Culpeper 540-825 2200 Time: 3:00-3:45 pm Photo ccu’-esy Don Audette LAST KNOWN PHOTO: This photo of the Route 522/211 stop sign in Sperryville was taken on a premonition by the author on Feb. 10. It was removed on Feb. 11 after being known in VDOT as the most whacked-down’ stop sign in all nine counties of VDOT's Culpeper District. FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. . 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i iappui iui ii i' Senior volunteers help neighbors and community w J?Sj| jS-liik ^ SENIOR j C NUTRITION : CENTER ' fewsssassssss Photo courtesy Rick Kohler MEALS FOR SENIORS: Volunteers Gil Webb, left, and Wilbur Bridget carry hot lunches to the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Center in Washington from the main kitchen in Culpeper of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board-Area Agency on Aging. 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 he 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 RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE RESOURCES Thanks Sam Snead Realty for their professional assistance in selling the nine acres on Aaron Mountain Road. Property listed by us and sold in less than two weeks. Thank you Trish for listing and successful Marketing! Rappahannock Real Estate Resources, Inc. 540-675-1190 www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com Butch Zindel Trish Bartholomew butch@rapprealestate.com tbartl@earthlink.net ABSOLUTE AUCTION GOOD FARM EQUIPMENT AND LOTS MISC. MERCHANDISE Directions: From Warrenton, VA, take 211 West to first light (Van Ftoigan Street), to Waterloo Rd, behind Country Cookin Restaurant, approx. 4 miles to Wilson Rd., approx. 1/4 mile to Piney Ml Rd., 11/2 miles to DudieRd., 9/10 mile to auction on left, Route 7330. John Deere 2440 Diesel Tractor w/145 Front End Loader, 5636Hrs., Good Condition #464 I.H. Diesel Tractor, 2885 Hrs. Good Condition John Deere 1207 Mower Conditioner, Good Condition John Deere Sprayer Pump, 3 Pt. Hitch New Holland 275 Hay Baler, Good Condition New Holland 451 Sickle Bar Mower New Holland 851 Round Hay Baler, Good Condition New Holland 256 Hay Rake, Good Condition Cultivators for Cub Tractor I.H. 14” 2-Bottom Plow, 3 Pt. Hitch (2) Bale Spears, 3 Pt. Hitch 6’Rear Blade, 3 Pt. Hitch 6’I.H. Disc, 3 Pt. Hitch Rear Platform, 3 Pt. Hitch Bush Hog #305 Rotary Cutter, 3 Pt. Hitch 8’ Tube Gate Cattle Head Gate (2) Water Tanks Mol Mix Lick Tank 550-Gal. Fuel Tank w/Pump Large Bale Ring Flat-Bed Wagon Frame Steel Truck Tool Box Lot Lawn & Garden Tools; Lot Plumbing Tools; Sewer Snake (2) Roto Tillers; Garden Sprayer; Fertilizer Spreader Small Mackissic Shredder (4) Good LT235-85-R16 Truck Tires; (4) New Tubes Old Farm Bell (1886) Lot P^ae & Ago; Lot Pfcie Insitafon; Lot PUrtrg Fb4res (Some New) Tractor Hydraulic Pump Roll Safety Fence Roll 3'x50’ Poultry Netting Cattle Salt Feeder Cross-Cut Saw (2) New Cellar Post tractor Seat (2) Plumber’s Copper Cleaning Machines LOT MISC. TOOLS & OTHER ITEMS NOT LISTED. *NO BUYER'S FEE ADDED* OWNER: RICHARD WINGO AUCTIONEER: COL. TOM REESE TERMS: CASH - FOOD SERVED By Lola Walker Special to the Rappahannock News When you drive through Rappahannock County, you see a simple, rural community— one of the most beautiful places anyw here— but if you were to take a closer look, there are citizens and neighbors who need your help. A Rappahannock County, the self-proclaimed “Volunteer Capital of Virginia'’ seeks new volunteers for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). If you are at least 55 years; old, and would like to devote some of your time and experience to your neighbors and community, join with others now volunteering at the library, the public schools, the Senior Nutrition Site, and the RSVP Driving Program. The RS\T Driving Program in particular needs more drivers to take seniors, 60 years old and older, to doctors' appointments, hospital visits, pharmacy runs, legal visits, and grocery shopping; drivers also transport food for Senior Nutrition Sites and the Homebound Meals Program. The need for drivers is greater now because of the termination last fall of the Rappahannock Express bus service. You tell us when and where you are available to drive and we will ask no more of you. If driving is not your thing, you have many other volunteer opportunities in Rappahannock County. The RSVP Program is a federal, state and locally funded program that focuses on the senior population. The funds, based on the number of volunteer hours and mileage documented, aid seniors, reimburse driving expenses (at $.31 per mile) and recognize the great seniors registered in our program. In 2003, volunteers logged more than 30,000 volunteer hours in our five-county district, while RSVP drivers drove approximately 83,000 docu mented miles. We have wonderful parties and picnics for our senior volunteers throughout the year and hold a five-county event in May at Graves Mountain Lodge. Last year over 300 volunteers joined the celebration at Graves with music, entertainment, great food, door prizes, and special awards. Join in the fellowship and get the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping your neighbors, friends, and community. Tb learn more about our program or to sign up, contact Lola Walker, RSVP Director, RRCSB-AAA, 825-3100, Ext: 3358. Rappahannock Garden Club to offer scholarships The Rappahannock County Garden Club will once again offer the Francis J. Leonard Memorial Scholarship to a senior in Rappahannock County for the purpose of continuing his or her education. A grant of $1,500 will be awarded to a student enrolling in a four year college or university—$1,000 will be given the first year and $500 in the second year. An applicant must be a resident of Rappahannock County, a member of this year's graduating class (home schooled or other schools), be accepted at an accredited four-year school, have a need for financial assistance and be recommended by two non-related residents of Rappahannock County. The Garden Club also will offer a $1,000 scholarship grant in memory of Mary P. Marocchi. This grant was given by Rear Admiral J. Marocchi and family. The scholarship grant is being offered to a senior in Rappahannock County who is selecting a career in nursing or another area of medicine. In order to receive this scholarship the recipient must be a resident of Rappahannock County, a member of this year’s graduating class (home schooled or other schools), be accepted at an accredited four year college or university, have a need for financial assistance and be rec Cion -English •FUNERAL HO M F • "Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA Wayne English, Funeral Director 540-825-2361 Kristen Privett, Funeral Director www.cloreenglish.com Toys for Tots Sponsor www.keymemories.com SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE ORIENTAL RUGS & RUNNERS ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY! Everything must go,, regardless off price! 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Great Opportunity to own land in Rappahannock County. $210,000 Surrounded by Nature: This immaculate home is situated on 10.44 acres with 3BR/2 Full BA, separate 2 car garage/shop, wraparound porch, full unfinished basement with rough-in bath, open airy floor plan. $319,000 16.2 Acres (all together), 5 acres zoned commercial, nice open land backs up to the Shenandoah National Park. 3BR Home with separate gift shop, shed. All of this for. ilk . $365*000 12699 Lee Highway Washington, VA22747 540-987-9243 locally owned and managed. 03 £> Your Hometown Realtors Sam Snead, Broker 540-967-9936 Amy Sloane Timber*, Assoc. Broker 540-987-8666 Emily Taylor Roop, Agent 540-987-8019 Dulcida Estrada, Agent 540-8254300 Linda Baldwin, Agent 540-987-3326 Lee Smith Dillard, Agent 540-675-3564 ommended by two non-related residents of Rappahannock County. Applications for the scholarships are available at the guidance department of the Rappahannock County High School or from Mrs. Mary Priest at 9374072. The deadline for returning the applications to the guidance department of the Rappahannock County High School is May 18. RappFlow to hold program on forests in Rappahannock A RappFlow public education event on the role of forests in Rappahannock County and the best ways to manage them will be held on April 24 at 10 a.m. at Mt. Vernon Farm in Sperryville. The public is invited to the program entitled: “Our Forest Treasures Protect Our Watershed: How we sustain, enjoy and benefit from them.” Forest covers 67 percent of the land in Rappahannock County. The forests protect the quality of water for the streams, ponds and groundwater. People, animals and plants enjoy many benefits from the forests. How can we manage our forest lands in ways that sustain the forest ecology, the watershed, and other human interests? In this exciting event at beautiful Mt. Vernon Farm in Sperryville, participants will learn from foresters, land owners, loggers, wood workers, scientists and each other. Watch a professional horse logger and his Belgian workhorse fell and haul trees with minimal damage to the soil and ecology of the forest. Talk with local woodworkers as they saw and process local wood to produce beautiful products. Join students as they test the stream (Thornton River) for water quality indicators. Get practical tips on sustainable forest management from arborist Lyt Wood and scientists from agencies such as Agriculture, Forestry, and Soil & Water Conservation. And, have a free lunch provided by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection. For more information please contact rappflow@earthlink.net. Geraldine Clarke Gasch &U „ 9/21/20-2/18/04 r On Wednesday, February 18, 2004, Geraldine Clarke Gasch died at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. She had been a resident of Loving Arms Rest Home in Front Royal since 1999. Prior to that, she resided in f Castleton. Mrs. Gasch was born on September 21, 1920 in V Washington, DC to Nettie Ma? Poole and James Clarence i Clarke. ' On May 19, 1937, she married Charles Clifford Gasch in (Lanham, MD. Mr. Gasch founded the Castleton Volunteer Fire Department in 1956 and was a school bus driver in Rappahannock and Culpeper for many years. He died on November 5, 1981. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Clarlene (Cookie) and Dolen Romine of Casdeton and granddaughter and grandson-in-law Kathryn and Robert Crouse of Capon Bridge, WV. Also surviving is an honorary granddaughter, Deborah Knighting of Casdeton. Preceding her in death were her son, Gerald Clifford Gasch, a sister, Dallas Gumaer and a brother, Robert Earle Harbin. ?A graveside service was held before the burial in Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Bladensburg, MD on February 23, 2004. Pallbearers were dear friends and family, Jim D’Alessandro, Joe Tait, Clifton Rutherford, Dolen Romine, Tommy Gasch and Jimmy Gasch. 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Rappahannock TSA team wins By Laura Maloney Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock County High School members of the Technology Students Association <TSA) took top honors at the TSA Regional Competition last Saturday at the T. Benton Gayle Middle School in Fredericksburg. Overall, many took home not only trophies and top honors, but the feeling of great accomplishment. The next challenge these students face is the State Competition, called the Technosphere on the weekend of April 30 - May 2 in Hampton, Va. “I am just so happy and pleased that we took 21 students and came back with 18 trophies,” said advisor Ron Vickers. “We are in a strong position for the State Competition and I know we will do well.” Many members of the TSA chapter decided to not only do their traditional competitions, but also try some new ones. Advisor Vickers has always pushed his students to “try iiew things because you never know what you’re good at until you try.” Daniel Pierson, placing in the top 10, said, “Even though I never have taken a drafting class, I did better than I expected.” Morgan Blubaugh decided to enhance his learning experience by running for State President. He made a campaign speech at the Regional Competition’s ceremony and comment ed, “Nathan Welch, my campaign manager, and I learned the value of extemporaneous presentation as ascertaining to my campaign speech.” Also in the ceremony, Clay Vickers was awarded with the position of the new Regional President. The high school members that placed first place in their competitions were Lauren Herbert in Promotional Graphics, Laura Maloney in Prepared Presentation, Jenny Ferdetta in Imaging Technology, and Clay Vickers in Extemporaneous Speaking. Those placing second were Laura Maloney in Desktop Publishing and Kaite Payne in Technical Research and Writing. Placing third were Jenny Ferdetta in Promotional Graph ics, Clay Vickers in Technical Research and Writing, Bruce Flinchum in Desktop Publishing, Meagan Smith in Imaging Technology, the team of Nathan Welch, Patrick Lawrey, and Morgan Blubaugh in Systems Control Technology, and the team of Nathan Welch, Daniel Pierson and Bruce Flinchum in Film Technology. The middle school team was just as successful. Those placing first were Tyler Crews in Prepared Speech, Joe Vickers in Computer Applications, Zack Herbert in Digital Photography, and the team of Tyler Crews, Joe Vickers, and Zack Herbert in System Control Technology. Chris Nugent placed second in Technical Writing and third in Prepared Speech. Photo courtesy Ron Vickers TSA WINNERS: RCHS students work on a robot in the System Control Technology Competition at the Regional TSA Competition held in Fredericksburg last Saturday. From left: Morgan Blubaugh, Patrick Lawrey and Nathan Welch. Winning artist inspired by Picasso in library contest By C. L. Arbelbide Special to the Rappahannock News Looking to his favorite artist Picasso for inspiration, third grader Kevin Kidd’s entry into Rappahannock County Library’s first Art and Word Posters Contest was the judges’ choice for “Best of Show.” Kevin, son of Heather and Kevin Kidd Sr., of Sperryville, submitted a colorful oil crayon rendition of George Washington as seen through the eyes of Picasso. Home schooled, Kevin enjoys painting and experimenting with colors. The theme of the show was “By George, It’s Washington’s Birthday” celebrating the federal holiday and Rappahannock County’s direct connection with George Washington. Joining Kevin were 30 Rappahannock students whose entries were submitted in four categories: Art, Word, Essay, and Poetry. Along with place ribbons all students were awarded participation ribbons. A special ‘Local History’ first prize was awarded to fourth grader Josh Jones whose pencil coloring and word description entry highlighted George Washington’s surveying of what is now Washington, Va. All of the artists’ and writers’ creative efforts will be on display at the library through March 31. Congratulations to the following artists and writers: Best of Show: Kevin Kidd, third grade. Local History: First: Josh Jones, fourth grade. Art entries • Kindergarten: Dawson Wiley, first • First Grade: Klaire Gubler, first; Millie Kate Kidd, second. • Third Grade: Kevin Kidd, first; Kodi Gantt, second. • Fourth Grade: Josh Jones, first; Caitlin Humbles, second; Adam Carter, third; and Honorable Mentions were awarded to: Sarah Ames; Tessa Crews; Sadie Rothrock, Candace Rutherford; A. J. Sargent; and Samantha Settle. Word Entries • Third Grade: Kodi Gantt, Woodville Park is a splendid country home offering comfort and quality with its generously proportioned rooms, high ceilings, gleaming designer floors, custom glass brick, fireplaces and stained glass windows, full-length stone & cedar pergola, numerous large windows and glass doors to enjoy the two sparkling ponds and fabulous mountain views. This spacious home is ideally situated with acres of pasture, oak board fencing, and extraordinary professional landscaping. Color brochures available Offered with 82 or 32 acres. Price upon request. 540-675-7171 Photo tour: www.roywheeler.com/rc Jean Lillard jeanlillard@mris.com tEt 617 Zachary Taylor Highway Flint Hill, Virginia 22627 QJ first. • Fourth Grade: Sean Knick, first; Jennifer Mello, second; A. J. Sargent, third; with Honorable Mentions awarded to Caitlin Humbles; and Andrew Oyster. Poetry entries • Third Grade: Amy Cooper, first; and Skyler Owens, second. Essay Entries • Third Grade: Kelsa M. J Settle, first; Grayson Love, second; Allie Yowell, third. • Fourth Grade: Shalonda Inspiring Tfiangfits by Randy Minter MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES According to a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, caregivers find that taking care of relatives with Alzheimer’s disease is so arduous that nearly three out of four people who do it are relieved when their loved one finally dies. Quite understandably, caregivers professing feelings of relief felt quite guilty about the fact Experts are quick to point out however, that feelings of relief after a loved one’s death are normal and not reason to feel guilty. After all, more than ninety percent of the caregivers surveyed believed that death came as a relief for Alzheimer’s patients. Caregivers may also find themselves in a different stage of grief than other survivors, as they may grieve before death arrives. 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Shirley Ave., Suite 101 Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone: 540-347-0227 Fax: 540-347-0309 Email: clanthon@aol.com • 21 year old successful business - owners ready to retire. • Located in historic Sperryville, VA, near one of the main entrances of Skyline Drive and only 5 miles west of Washington, VA, the location of the world renowned restaurant, The Inn at Little Washington. • 25,000 square feet of international collection of antiques housed in the impeccably ' restored, climate controlled, three-level Apple Racking House on the banks of the Thornton River. • Offering: arts & crafts, primitives, fine antiques, artwork, books, Civil War items, architectural items, antique lighting, stained glass, collectibles, etc. • Three sources of income: lower level is a self-storage facility, detached rental houses and, of course, the antique business which is highly successful. Financial information available to qualified parties. • Approx. 2.6 acres (2 contiguous parcels). • Shown by appointment only. , Clanagan, first; Adam Carter, second; Sadie Rothrock, third. Great Effort Awards • Great effort awards were made to Fourth Graders Hunter Carroll; Austen Cloud; James Dawson; Katie Hale; Timmy Jenkins; Alex Jung; Amber Ramey; and Bryn Sonnett. WINNING ART: Third grader Kevin Kidd's oil crayon rendition of George Washington as seen through the eyes of Picasso, won Best of Show’ in the Rappahannock County Library’s first Art and Word Posters Contest. Photo courtesy C L. Arbelbide Country Living in Rappahannock County NEW LISTING Montpelier In the beautiful Francis Thornton Valley, this circa 1745 stone and stucco home is sited on 2(X) acres with commanding Blue Ridge Mountain views. 7.500 sq. ft. of historic features include an 8 columned portico, heart pine flooring, II ft. ceilings and 12 fireplaces. The land is mostly open and includes a 2.300 ft grass landing strip and long Hazel River frontage. $1,800,000 Justin H. Wiley 540.672.5603 Merry mead In beautiful Gid Brown Hollow, this distinguished 7 year old home with 3 car garage on 22+ - open acres was constructed of the finest materials including imported tiles, dramatic moldings and hardwood floors. Top-of- the-line appliances accent the fine cherry cabinetry. $1,155,000 Chen F. Woodard 540.98 7.9080 Sharp Rock V iney ards PRICE REDUCED Internationally acclaimed vineyard/'winery and country estate on 24 +/- acres along the Hughes River. Features modernized 1860’s manor house, winery, bams. 2 cottages and vineyard. Includes the business, all equipment and inventory of wine. $1,495,000 Justin H. Wiley 540.6 72.5603 Ly le’s Gate 1456+/- acres in Rappahannock County house, numerous lakes, streams and mountain views. Ha|t'jTnpog^h©OS8(A;5tor privacy. 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Felts too said that excessive speed was a factor in the accident. Chandran was thrown from the motorcycle and killed. With the permission of a medical examiner, rescue workers declared him dead on the scene. The Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company took the body to Culpeper Hospital. Sgt. Settle said they could not estimate the speed of the Suzuki 2001 GSXR7 motorcycle, but some of the “rockets” as they are called can travel at speeds of 120 miles an hour. Settle said there were skid marks showing that Chandran tried to stop before his death. The main group of motorcyclists had gone ahead, but a colleague of Chandran's was traveling behind him and saw the accident, Felts said. The other motorcyclists in his group came back when they realized there had been an accident, Felts said. Passersby stopped to help and traffic was slowed near the accident. Washington and Sperryville rescue squads responded as did the Sperryville Fire Department, Felts said. As soon as favorable weather arrives, Rappahannock County is a target for pleasureriding motorcyclists, Sheriff Larry Sherertz said in an interview. The beautiful scenery, smooth roads and twisting turns challenge motorcycle riders, he said. “These are no motorcycle gangs, by and large” he said, but recreation riders. Nevertheless on several stretches, the Route 211 and Fodderstack Road twists and turns can be dangerous mixed with speed. Settle said that often when the motorcyclists are not seriously injured by the accident, they simply get on the bike and ride off, before the police come. Others, he said, have a truck with them that picks up the damaged bike and possibly an injured rider. Sherertz said that motorcycle groups advertise Rappahannock on the internet and Shenandoah National Park and the Thornton Gap are popular destinations. He said he’d heard of one web page on which the riders listed the speed which they could go up the mountain to Thornton Gap. Local residents have complained about the groups of motorcycles roaring down the road and the danger of the speed, but Sherertz said on some roads it is hard to control. Police must clock a specific motorcycle, pull the rider over and issue a ticket. On the narrow roads, Sherertz said it is hard to place a police car to clock speeders. If they use one car to spot the speeder and another car to catch him and issue a ticket, the arresting officer has to pick a particular motorcyclist out of a group by DEADLY CYCLE: D.J. Frye and Marc Deal of the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company examine the motorcycle that was destroyed after it spun off the road into a guardrail. Rappahannock News Photo/Ann Spieker description. Last year, Sherertz said he attended a meeting with the State Police, Shenandoah Park authorities, the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Page County Sheriff’s Office on how to deal with motorcycle speeding. Proposals ranged from building speed bumps before dangerous curves on the 211 West approaches to the park to hiding radar teams in the woods and calling ahead to police cars to pull over and ticket the speeders. Sherertz said that he hoped some of the plans would go forward this year, but budget restraints and manpower shortages are significant. Soldier From Page A1 early age. “We sent him to the Randolph Macon military school and his family nickname was ‘the little general,’” she said. Now Poore jokes that general’s stars are not likely in his future, but a lieutenant colonel’s rank is more realistic. Poore is stationed at Ft. Stewart, Ga., and recently bought a house. He and his wife Tina, who was also in the Army when they met, have two children, Taylor Elizabeth, 6, and Nicholas Poore, 17 months. Nicholas was born only weeks before his father was sent to Kuwait to prepare for the war in Iraq. Poore’s Army expertise is military police and he was the planner for how the 3rd Division would handle prisoners of war as it moved toward Baghdad. The 3rd Division was a spearhead division in the Iraq attack and it had to dismantle the United Nations controlled border between Iraq and Kuwait as it moved forward. “We couldn’t take the prisoners back into Kuwait, so we had to fly them or drive them to an air base where we’d set up a center,” Poore said. For the bulk of the war days, Poore was in a fast moving headquarters element that directed the 3rd’s attack, joking that his greatest danger was a “Power Point” wound from the computer program that he ran.This was a low threat job,” he said. But after entering Baghdad, things changed and he found himself in a fire fight as a bank was being robbed by Iraqis. “Suddenly it dawned on us this was nation building. It was like an epiphany.” Poore was headed to a reserve battalion as a training officer when a call came that Iraq would need more troops. All across the Army and the National Guard, new strains of world wide deployment have shown up. How do he and his wife feel as their lives are turned around: “You get used to it,” he said. The Rappahannock News is seeking information on any Rappahannock men and women on active duty with the armed forces. Email: nhorrock@timespapers.com. Heritage From Page A1 Louise van Dort, president of the BlueRidgeMac Service company became convinced a decade ago that it was silly that Apple computer users had to drive to Richmond or Tysons Comer to buy a computer and obtain service for their machines. She was living in Washington, Va., on sick leave from a successful career as an interior designer when she took a computer course simplified “for idiots,” as she recalls, at the suggestion of a friend. “The course was taught with a Mac,” she said in a recent interview, “and after the second lesson, I went out and bought one. “As with all new computer users,” she said, “you need help and you find out that you have to drive to Tysons Comer to get it. That took two trips and I said, that’s not good enough.1” From this beginning a second successful career was bom, first in Washington and since last July in Woodville. “You learned you could crack the case of the computer and what was in there was really very simple,” she said. She began helping people care for their computers “on the side.” She found that many of her neighbors in what she calls “little Washington” were running Mac computers: “Peter Luke, Douglas Baumgardner, Peter Kramer to name a few. If you ask Diane Bruce, she’ll tell you a Mac.” Electronic commuting— working at home by computer— and the growing role of computers in small business, have made the county a lively market for computer sales and service. The Apple Company required van Dort to become certified to do her business and soon it grew from an avocation to a vocation. She now can do everything in Woodville that a store in Richmond, Tysons Comer or Washington, D.C. can do. In fact, she claims, she does more, going out to an owner’s house or office and setting the computer up and making sure the early days run smoothly. Last July, wanting to expand, van Dort moved her sales, repair and showroom to an old country store in Woodville that had been built in the early 1900s. Woodville is one of the more historic villages of Rappahannock, set out by the General Assembly in 1798 as “Wood Ville,” named for the wooded hills around it. There were stores on this property since 1835, though this one was built by George Johnson in perhaps 1903. Instead of building a modem building, van Dort leased the store from Rappahannock’s Building Inspector and Emergency 911 Coordinator, Richie Burke. Burke said in a interview that the store had been sold to his grandfather and grandmother in 1945. It has teen in the Burke family ever since, run by uncles, aunts, Burke himself and most recently his mother. With van Dort’s flair for interior design, what was a well-worn country store, crowded with the unsold clutter of decades, has now become a charming showroom and office, setting off her line of brand new computers, printers and other equipment against the old raw wood of the store. Van Dort retained the old counters, worn with use, polishing them down to smooth surfaces. The floor too was retained, but is now covered with scattered Oriental rugs. The store shelves, she found, had been built to the size of two food cans so that they were too small for computer boxes, but she repainted them and they now display a handsome collection of antique coffee and cookie tins. The space gives her office work areas for Jennings Hobson, a certified computer technician, whose father is the Rev. Jennings Hobson III, an Episcopal minister in Washington and for Fran Eldred, the office manager. Eldred is a third generation Rappahannock native and a contact with many of the county’s old hands. Upstairs in what was the dry goods section, van Dort built an apartment for young Hobson. On a normal day, Blue, Hobson’s and van Dort’s 10month-old black Labrador is on hand to greet visitors. The store was there so long, van Dort notes, that sometimes men come late on Friday evening to buy a six pack of beer. Perhaps the central value of “adaptive reuse” is that the store retains the charm and quaintness of Woodville while it houses a thoroughly 21st Century computer world. Van Dort has a history of valuing the heritage and beauty of Rappahannock that may come from her native Holland where like other parts of 1 OFFICE MANAGER: Rappahannock native Fran Eldred keeps things running at her desk near the front window of BlueRidgeMac. Rappahannock News Stan Photo/Nicholas M. Horrock Europe, the old is refurbished and preserved. Another of van Dort’s “adaptive reuse” projects is the transformation of the 1906 Washington School building on Mt. Salem Avenue in Washington into a set of apartments and after-school care facilities. William Carrigan, the late philanthropist, bought the school and donated the property to the Child Care and Learning Center, a private group which has its after school care facility there for children between the time they get out of school and their parents get off work. Van Dort, who is a former president of CCLC’s board of directors, has her own private contracting crew. The board received approval to build apartments in the front part of the building for middle income teachers and others to help financially support the child care activities. The apartments are expected to be available in early spring. They have been built in old classrooms, planned for two persons each, and designed to help young teachers and law enforcement personnel find decent house in the county. Van Dort said “adaptive reuse allows for the maintenance of the historic features of the town” and the continuation of the sense of Rappahannock as a place that has preserved its heritage.

Rappahannock Neute • Neighbors/B4 • Classifieds/B5-B8 Section B www.timescommunity.com March 18. 2004 ‘Dinner for the Hood’ seeks funds to buy exhaust hood By Debbie Donehey Special to the Rappahannock News When Culinary Institute of America-trained chef Mary Arthur took the helm of Rappahannock County High School’s Culinary Arts program in 2001, a transformation began. From a traditional “Home Ec”-style classroom, Mary Arthur’s Culinary Arts class has become a state-of-the-art career training program with almost 40 percent of the 10th, 11th and 12th grade classes enrolled. Due largely to Arthur’s passion and dynamism, the students in the high school have fallen in love with food. Some of Arthur’s students have won medals at district and state competitions, some work at local restaurants such as Four & Twenty Blackbirds and the Inn at Little Washington, and several plan to continue with formal training after graduation. The students also prepare food for local charity events. Future plans include cooking for homebound and low-income senior citizens as part of the High School’s Service Learning initiative. However, the commercial kitchen in which the students work, although upgraded substantially from the mish-mash of home-style equipment Arthur inherited, lacks a vital - and expensive - piece of equipment. Because the school has been unable to afford a commercial exhaust hood (a nearly $40,000 item when installation is factored in), students cook on butane burners and two home-kitchen style stoves. “When you get nine groups cooking at the same time, there can be a lot of smoke in the room and we’ve actually had problems with students with asthma,” laments Arthur. “You can’t really cut corners on this equipment When you get nine groups cooking at the same time, there can be a lot of smoke in the room and we’ve actually had problems with students with asthma. Mary Arthur, Culinary Arts teacher because of safety issues. Once we get a stove hood we can upgrade to other commercial equipment that depends on effective exhaust.” GrifFi# Tavern found out about the challenges Arthur’s students were facing trying to work without the hood, and wanted to get involved and contribute to our community in a meaningful way. We envisioned an event where local restaurants and vineyards would partner with the school to produce an extraordinary dining experience for guests and a wonderful cooking opportunity for the kids. We approached Tareq Salahi of Oasis Winery about using Oasis’s spectacular event facilities, just north of the Rappahannock County line, for a fund-raising event. Salahi became an enthusiastic partner in the project, helping to enlist See HOOD, Page B2 Photo courtesy Mary Arthur UP IN SMOKE: Rappahannock County High School Culinary Arts students cook in a smoky atmosphere —a “hood-less” culinary classroom. Funds are being sought to purchase a commercial exhaust hood. Love Actually” is coming to The Theatre on March 19. ‘Ballads and Ballots’ show at The Theatre on March 27 By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock New* The Theatre at Little Washington will present a program on Saturday, March 27 well suited to this Presidential election year. Oscar Brand, a celebrated folksinger and guitarist, scriptwriter, lyricist and broadcaster will perform at 8 p.m., “Ballads and Ballots,” a show which features songs from prior presidential campaigns at The Theatre, which is located on Gay Street in the Town of Washington. ' Brand is one of the leading experts on American political songs. His Smithsonian Folkways recording, “Presidential Campaign Songs 1789-1996,” is among the Smithsonian’s most popular recordings. As the recording points out, ‘attack ads,’ ‘character assassinations,’ and ‘spin doctors’ are not new in American Presidential campaigns. Before radio and television, campaign i songs were written and pub1, lished to transmit similar ideas t. and influence voters.” With Bill Brown, Brand wrote the successful off-Broadway i show “How To Steal an Election,” t a vaudeville show about American election campaigns. He wrote and directed the Kennedy Center Bicentennial musical, • ; “Sing America Sing.” His ere ative accomplishments in songwriting, performance and broadcasting are legendary. He is simply, according to The New York Times, “One of America’s Best.” Brand first won a coveted Peabody Award in 1982 for the National Public Radio broadcast, “The Sunday Show.” Fifteen years later he shared the Personal Peabody Award with Oprah Winfrey. The World Folk Music Association notes that in a broadcast career spanning 60 years, Brand has been the host of the longest running program with a single host in the history of radio — the “Folksong Festival” which began in 1945. “Ballads and Ballots” is a program which has been enjoyed, among other places, on many college campuses. To quote from a few of those college reviews: “Oscar Brand is fantastic in a program full of history and humor;” “Sharp wit and an extraordinary command of American song;” “Thrilling, exciting and knowledgeable. Brand had us all on the front of our seats.” Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s new spring schedule, phone (540) 675-1253 or send email to TheatreVA® aol.com. Friday night movie Romance finds its place in ‘Love Actually’ By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News “Love Actually” is an appealing, irresistible comedy with lots of solid laughs. Starring Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Kiera Knightley, Liam Neeson and Colin Firth, top U.K. stars, and an American major player* Laura Linney, “Love Actually” is the combination of a clever script, top-notch talent and engaging subject—love in its many forms. The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community will show the film at The Theatre on Gay Street in Little Washington, on Friday, March 19 at 8 p.m. (RAAC apologizes for the change in film schedule. Originally scheduled for March 19 was “Mystic River.” However, with both Sean Penn winning an Oscar for Best Actor and Tim Robbins garnering one for Best Supporting Actor in “Mystic River,” the industry is withholding release of the film to small theaters for the immediate future as they continue to show it in the major theaters. RAAC will bring this film to the community as soon as it’s released on the small screen.) “Love Actually” is about love in its many forms and guises—love between siblings, love between parents and children, love between spouses, puppy love, platonic love, unrequited love, and sexual/romantic love. The last gets the most screen time as director Richard Curtis delights in pairing off a number of his characters. The central romance is between the British Prime Minister (Hugh Grant) and a shapely assistant, Natalie (former U.K. soapstar Martine McCutcheon). Other couplings involve writer Jamie (Colin Firth) and his Portuguese maid, Aurelia (Lucina Moniz); widower Daniel (Liam Neeson) and the mother of his step-son’s classmate; the PM’s sister, Jaren (Emma Thompson), and her husband, Harry (Alan Rickman); and Harry’s subordinate, Susan (Laura Linney), and a younger co-worker, Carl (Rodrigo Santoro). Meanwhile, people like aging pop star Billy Mac (Bill Nighy) and a details-oriented department store clerk (Rowan Atkinson) are around to provide comic relief. Writer Richard Curtis (“Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “Notting Hill”) makes his directorial debut with this ensemble romantic comedy and its several intertwined stories. Among the better scenarios are Grant as a bachelor prime minister who is too busy to look for a wife. He surprises himself by being smitten with a down-to-earth staffer (Martine McCutcheoni, a slightly more full-figured woman than average. There’s an unexpectedly bittersweet bond between the luminous Keira Knightley and her husband's reserved best friend 'Andrew Lincoln). And you can’t beat Thompson’s performance as the stalwart wife of the straying Rickman. It’s a winning production with London turned into a winter wonderland and a side excursion to a summery-looking France. With passion and a cheerful optimism. Curtis imbues his tales of broken hearts and ecstatic adoration to entertain the viewer. Afterwards, you may wcnder how the wife forgave her wandering husband, or when the writer fell in love with the maid or why a prime minister would have no social life. “Love Actually” is rated R for sexuality, nudity and language. Run time is 129 minutes. Long View Gallery reopens March 18 with William Whiting’s exhibit of oils By Martin Woodard Special to the Rappahannock News Long View Gallery celebrates its spring reopening with an exhibition of new oil paintings by local artist William H. Whiting. The show, entitled “Changing Seasons,” features Whiting’s renowned winter and spring landscapes of the Virginia countryside. The exhibit will run from March 18 through April 12. There will be a reception for the artist on Saturday, March 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. Whiting is one of Virginia’s bestknown landscape artists. He paints the Blue Ridge and Piedmont regions of the state, capturing the light and seasons with a painterly quality that is both representational and impressionistic. His large panoramic paintings See GALLERY, Page B2 NEW SHOW: Spring comes early in William Whiting’s panoramic paintings on view at Long View Gallery beginning March 18. This one is entitled 'Shenandoah River View." There will be a reception for the artist on Saturday, March 20 from 4 -7 p.m. Photo courtesy Long View Gallery

Church Activities m m •t Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a m. Worship service 11 a.m. FT. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, children and adults 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Pot luck dinner followed by Lenten Program at Washington Baptist Church 6 p.m. Thursday: Meditation 7 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant Services: First and third Sundays 11 a.m. Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 p.m. April through August 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 Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Dan Hough Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday School 9:45 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist churches will have worship services as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m., Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m.; and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Short is pastor and invites the public. 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. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. Malcolm Cadd Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Associate pastor: Rev. Anna L. Allsberry Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby, Dana Crane Sunday: Praise/Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Praise/Wcrship, Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. John S. Farrar Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Praise Fellowship, Amissville Pastor: Gene Nicholson Meeting at 14876 Lee Highway Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. Church News Gospel sing There will be an old fashion gospel sing on Sunday, March 21 at 6 p.m. at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church. It will feature Willy Blackburn, Chris Bawkey, Lee Hitt, The King’s Travelers, Ron Dodson and Roger Rutherford. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Ron Dodson at (540) 9374606 or Roger Rutherford at (540) 987-8170. Gospel chorus program On Sunday, March 21, at 3 p.m. the Clarence E. Dearing Memorial Gospel Chorus will render a program to benefit the Cemetery Fund at Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship service at 11 a.m. Dinner will be served after morning worship service. Woodville revival Woodville Baptist Church will host a witnessing revival entitled “March Winds, Reaching Rappahannock.” Guest speakers from several Rappahannock churches will give Biblical guidance on the priority and practice of evangelism for every believer and every church. All are invited to these special services every Monday night in March at 7 p.m. Ecumenical Services The Annual Ecumenical Lenten Services are being held at the Washington Baptist Church on each Wednesday of March. The evening begins with a covered-dish supper at 6 p.m. with worship at 7 p.m. The participating churches are Trinity Episcopal, St. Peter’s Catholic, Huntly United Methodist, Flint Hill United Methodist, Sperryville United Methodist, Reynolds Memorial Baptist and Washington Baptist. Call 675-3336 for more information. All are invited to attend. Child care will be provided. The host church on March 17 is St. Peter’s Catholic, music is by the Methodists, and the speaker is Rev. Jon Heddleston. On March 24, the host is Trinity Episcopal Church with music by Reynolds Memorial Baptist, and speaker is Father Robert DeMartino. On March 31, the host is Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church with music by Washington Baptist and the speaker is Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III. Class to train volunteers for Hospice to begin March 22 The next training class for new Hospice of the Rapidan volunteers begins March 22. Anyone interested in volunteer activities with Hospice of the Rapidan, whether in direct patient or non-patient assistance, is encouraged to participate. The comprehensive training program helps people determine where their talents can best be put to use, as well as providing a solid background on the unique opportunities of being a hospice volunteer. Volunteers are needed from all counties that Hospice of the Rapidan serves: Culpeper, Madison, Orange, and especially Fauquier and Rappahannock. See the Volunteer Services page at www.hotr.org for examples of volunteer services and activities. Call Ruth Pavlik, Volunteer Coordinator, at Hospice of the Rapidan for more information or to register for the class, 540825-4840 or e-mail to rpavlik® nexet.net. Hospice of the Rapidan offices are located at 1200 Sunset Lane, Suite 2320 (Mulberry Commons) in Culpeper, with office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Workshop on April 3: How to interview and find a story Is there someone special whose story you would like to write? Do you know what questions to ask and how to make your interview successful? Do you know how to find the important themes and meaningful details in this person’s story? On Saturday, April 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Julie Portman Hood From Page B1 the support of the region’s other vineyards, who will work to match their acclaimed local wines with each course of the sumptuous seated dinner. Thus was bom Rappahannock County High School’s Culinary Arts Gala, “Dinner for the Hood” on May 22 at 6 p.m. The meal will showcase the talGallery From Page B1 feature the comforting Blue Ridge Mountains, the Shenandoah River and quintessential Virginia farms. In his smaller works, Whiting focuses on the details of country living found along the back roads and byways of the region. Whiting is famous for his ability to capture the pleasant and tranquil feelings of country will teach a one-day workshop called, “How lb Interview and Find the Story.” Workshop participants will study examples of well-written life stories and look at ways that the structure of a story helps to highlight what is important about a person. Participants will leave the workshop having ents of the high school’s finest student-chefs and world-class restaurants, and will feature exquisite locally-grown ingredients, many grown by students in the school’s own Horticulture class. With dishes like “Spring Strudel of Morels & Asparagus,” “Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Hazelnuts and Maytag Bleu Cheese,” and “Herbed Polenta “Napoleon’ with Rucker Farm Chevre” on the menu, diners will doubtless living in Virginia. The direct uncomplicated nature of his work belies the complexity of his technique and his mastery of the medium. These are lovely paintings that are to be enjoyed for their beauty and serenity. Whiting grew up in Clarke County and from an early age was fascinated with Tendering the surrounding countryside in paintings and drawings. After graduating from the University of Virginia and studying art abroad, he came back to Stephens City and attempted'to interviewed and written another person’s story. The workshop is sponsored by Ki Theatre and held in Washington. Julie Portman, who teaches the workshop, has written five plays inspired by life stories with hundreds of performances across the United States. Her recent play, Three experience an evening to remember, as well as the satisfaction of contributing to a worthy cause. In addition to five music provided by student musicians, the Brooks Tegler Quartet has been engaged to play hoppin’ five swing music for dancing. The event begins with hors d’oeuvres, music and mingling. The seated dinner will feature student chef-waiters (with adult volunteers serving wine). Attire is “denim or diamonds,” make a living painting (houses not art.) One of his customers realized his paintings skills were much more developed and had him render a mythological mural on the ceiling of his home. This was the beginning of his career in fine arts and now he is recognized as one of Virginia’s finest artists. As Whiting says with a wry smile, “After painting the mini version of the Sistine Chapel, the rest was history.” Cheri Woodard, gallery Roses, has been broadcast on Public Television. It is based on conversations with Virginia women whose life challenges became stories of courage and hope. Workshop enrollment is limited to 12 people and costs $130 per person. Tb register email: julie@kitheatre.com or call Ki Theatre: 540-987-3164. allowing guests the fun of dressing up or down as they please. Early bird tickets are $ 135/seat until April 10 and $145/seat afterwards. For reservations or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or to donate to the project (for those unable to attend), visit www. CulinaryArtsGala.org or contact Veronika Benson at 540/675-2212 or onaveranda® earthlink.net. Debbie Donehey is the owner of Griffin Tavern. director, is enthusiastic about the show, “Bill is one of the best artists in our area. His work is beautiful and evocative. Bill truly captures the essence of our lovely part of the country.” Long View Gallery specializes in contemporary American painting, sculpture and jewelry. It is located on Main Street in Sperryville. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Monday. For more information, call 540-987-3121 or go to www.longviewgallery. com. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 10.00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 7 to 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 *See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs’ 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 ■J hough the world is constantly changing, this phrase is still around. While it might be helpful to those mothers who are at the end of their rope, it sure does give dad a bad rap. After all, as he approaches his front porch, he doesn’t have a clue as to why there is a chill in the air; nor why his children are tentatively peeping at him around the comer of the house, ready to run at moment’s notice. Although his children might be rightfully apprehensive, they know that he loves them even though he expects them to behave. Therefore, some appropriate repercussion is not a surprise. Our Heavenly Father loves us even more than we can imagine. His words to us are found in the Holy Bible. Though we may cause ourselves grief when we do not obey. God still forgives us when we ask Him. His love never wavers. Psalm 115:11 reassures us... “Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: He is their help and their shield.” Worship this week. Discover more about your Father's eternal love. 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Henselstone Window & Door Systems 540-937-5796 Mo r C of what you’re looking for. Get Into It! Call Jeanne Cobert for Fauquier or Diane Warren for Gainesville 540-347-4222 Upcoming Events ‘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. Big dance in Amissville The noted local band "Southern Rain" will perform at a dance in Amissville at the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company on Route 211 on Saturday. March 20. Downbeat at 9 p.m. Admission $10. Join us for an evening of dancing to southern rock. For more information call the fire hall 540-937-5125. Hike on March 20 The Ragged Mountain Resource Center is sponsoring a Saturday hike on March 20. a “Rugged Hike-Run Series" adventure which is an .intense workout, including Sam's Ridge Trail, Hazel Mountain Trail Hannah Run Trail, HotShort Mountain Trail. White Rocks Trail and Hazel River Trail figure 8 loop. Meet at Mountainside Market by 9 a.m. and carpool to trailhead. Chili Bowl fund-raiser The Piedmont Softball Association is hosting its Second Annual Chili Bowl on Saturday, March 20 at Bill Payne's 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. Also planned is a raffle featuring personally autographed items from former Washington Redskins player Joe Jacoby. Visit www.piedmontsoftball.net or call Donna Sheffield 937-5595 or Tori Walker 937-7229. Oriental dance classes Enjoy Oriental dance together, as women connecting for healing and joy, with Charmaine Lee. A series of five classes will be held March 23 to April 20 on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. at the Belle Meade Schoolhouse on Route 231, F.T. Valley Road, six miles south of U.S. 211 in Sperryville. Bring a scarf, a flowing skirt, jingle belts and a floor mat. Call 800-578-6678 or visit: SynergyDance.com. Ca n cer p rogra m The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in a program on Cancer Symptoms and Tests Issues on March 25 at 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Center. For further information, contact Anita Richards at 825-3100 Ext. 3321. Weaving classes Misty Mountain Farm will offer an introductory weaving class on Saturday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Looms will be warped for participants who will practice their weaving skills while making kitchen towels and washcloths. Cost is $50. Call Linda to register at 540-937-4707. 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. Spring wine celebration Celebrate the arrival of Spring at Farfelu Vineyards’ “Spring Break Weekend" on March 27-28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Enjoy complimentary spring vegetable soup and learn more about growing grapes with a behindthe-scenes look at spring vineyard preparations. A $5 fee includes wine tasting of eight wines, soup and a souvenir glass. Directions and additional information are available by calling 540/364-2930 or email us at: www.farfeluwine.com. Art show opening The Middle Street Gallery in Washington announces a show of new works by area artist Janet Brome: “Exploring the Landscape East and West." The artworks in this show highlight the contrasts between the forms, textures and colors of the land in the arid West and those of the lush Shenandoah Valley. The show runs from April 2 through April 25 with an opening reception on Sunday, April 4 from 2 to 6 p.m. Gallery hours are Friday through Sunday. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 675-2355 for more information. Lions Club auction May 1 Lions* Club President Tom Tepper asks county residents to support the Annual Lions Club Auction to be held at Bill Payne's Auction Barn on May 1 at 5 p.m. All proceeds support community activities that help those that need it most. The club is soliciting donations of furniture, tools, glassware, collectibles and other merchandise, suitable for resale, to be auctioned. For information or giving donations, call Bob Lander, 987-8750.

Neighbors A speedy recovery is wished for John Ashcroft U. S. Attorney General John Ashcroft. 61. a Boston landowner with a large acreage bordering on the Hazel River which he purchased last year, spent last week in George Washington University Hospital, where he underwent gallbladder surgery. He was discharged Sunday. We wish for him a speedy recovery. Congratulations to Kamry Peyton of O'Bannon Mill Road, a fifth grade student at Sycamore Park ElementarySchool who received honors on the Principal's List for having Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 v achieved grades in the A and B group. Janet Peregory returned to her home on Castleton Ford Road on Saturday, after 12 days in Fauquier Hospital. Her Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal. Kellie and Karla Bragg of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and Mr. and Mrs. Shelvv Frazier. Brenda Frazier and Dot Stanberry, accompanied by this writer, dined at Country' Cookin in Culpeper Supday, where other diners included, Rev. and Mrs. Bob Rooper of Salem Way, Nina Parker, Gwenn and April of Castleton Way, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hensley of “Rocky Top" and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Pullen. Mrs. Ray Frazier and son Christopher were Saturday afternoon callers of Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Mrs. Gerard Lewis of Castleton Way and all family connection upon the passing of her mother, Marion Reed at Culpeper Regional Hospital on Tuesday. She was laid to rest in Forest Hills Memorial Park in Reiffton. Pa., on Friday. We extend congratulations to Ellie Van Nostrand, a student at A. G. Richardson school, for making the "All A” Honor Roll for the past grading period. Birthday greetings go to cousin Pauline C. Kelchner, who celebrates her day Thursday and to Chantell Wright who adds another year on Sunday. We're glad to report that Mrs. Virginnus Weaver has returned to her home on Route 707 after a stay at the hospital and nursing home in Charlottesville and seems to be steadily improving. Congratulations to the young ladies of the Sperryville area who have made the National Dean’s List for 2003, namely Crystal Grigsby at Virginia Tech, Katrina Smoot at Mary Washington College and Heather Dunn at Shenandoah University. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Saturday guest of her niece, Janet Peregory on Castleton Ford Road. Readers, please continue to pray for our sick and shutins and all the men and women in uniform who are serving this great country of ours. History of post offices near Viewtown in the late 1800s This week Dannv Hitt reports about two post offices that were located in the View-town vicinity: Hpmeland Post Office and Olive Post Office. Homeland's Post Office was located on modern day Route 640, a short distance Dast the Culpeper County ane. Over land, it was about three or four miles from Viewtown. Olive Post Office was about the same distance from Viewtown. It was located on aresent day Korea Road, just aff Route 640. According to the book, ‘Communities, Corners and Viewtown By LINDA HITT 937-4221 Crossroads of Culpeper County,” Homeland, an estate, was named for its brick dwelling house. It became a post office on July 11. 1855 with Strother Shaw as Postmaster. The post office, usuall> tended to by the Shaws, was discontinued in 1868, but was reestablished May 22, 1871. The post office was again discontinued the first six months of 1881, and finally breathed its last breath, Nov. 30, 1917. In the late 19th century the Comptons ran a store there, and about 1912, George Compton operated a blacksmith shop. Dr. James Russell Boldrige began his practice at Homeland in 1911. Olive Post Office was named and established by the Postal Service on Feb. 28, 1881, and remained open until Feb. 28, 1925. Charles W. Hawkins who ran the mill across the road, was Postmaster all those years, and needless to say, people called the village Hawkins Mill more than they called it Olive. In those days you handed your mail to a man on a horse. Now, you can send mail almost anywhere with the click of a mouse. In other news, Ruby Spicer and her daughter, Ruth, visited Mr. and Mrs. John Jenkins this past weekend. In those days you handed your mail to a man on a horse. Now, you can send mail almost anywhere with the click of a mouse. Ellen Gore is still having health problems. Our prayers and best wishes go out to her. Congratulations go out to my niece, Taylor Hitt, for making the honor roll this past grading period. Remember to plan on spending Easter morning at Forest Grove. First, there is a breakfast at the school house. At 9 a m. there is an egg hunt on the school grounds for th<“ kids, followed by a song sefvice. At 11 a m., the regular service at the Forest Grove Church will be held. This should be a grand celebration. Friends and neighbors visit Ruth Clark Friends, family and leighbors brought get well wishes this past week to Ruth Clark who is battling :ancer. Visiting Ruth and her lusband, Edward, at their Fodderstack Road home were Charles and Wendy Clark of Vlanassas, Bobby and Tansy Crazier of Castleton, Carol Vlarangoni of Castleton, Richie and Paola Eastham of Front Royal, Rev. Phil Bailey >f Washington, Kenny Miller jf Stafford, Patty Eastham of Rixeyville, Michelle Jenkins ind son Jonathan of Flint Bill, and Peggy Atkins of Fodderstack Road. The Dlark’s daughter Ann Foster f Washington By AMANDA BROWN 675-3624 from Michigan has been here helping to care for her. - Samantha Falls of Woodville spent Wednesday night with the Clarks and Ann Foster. Saturday night, Bobby and Tansy Frazier of w VALLEY AVIATION Save Time & Money by coming to Winchesteii Eliminate the hassle of the Washington ADIZ. ■ Discovery Flights-$49.00 ■ Sightseeing ■ ■ Flight Instruction ■ Aircraft Rental ■ Gift Certificates Available Winchester Regional Airport • 615 Airport R<±, Suite 104 (540)665-5115 Castleton, Kenny Miller of Stafford, and Sarah Brown of Fodderstack Road enjoyed dinner together at Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill. We wish for Waverly Frazier of Scrabble Road a nice recovery. He was taken ! to Warren Memorial Hospital on Saturday night, but is back home now resting. We pray for a nice recovery for Alice Butler of Washington who had foot surgery recently. Also keep in your thoughts Deacon William Carter of Washington who is in Fauquier Hospital for a speedy recovery. We would like to wish the following people Happy March Birthdays: Rev. Herbert Johnson, James Freeman Sr., James Freeman Jr., Donald Porter, Roy Glasker, Shirley Berry, Dolly Stringfellow, and William “Bud” Settle. Summer camp opportunities for students By Martin Johnson Special to the Rappahannock News Two fun summer camp opportunities are available to students who like the outdoors and are interested in learning about the environment and natural resources. Students in Rappahannock, Culpeper, Greene, Madison and Orange counties can apply through the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District for a chance to attend Holiday Lake Forestry Camp or Youth Conservation Camp. Holiday Lake Forestry Camp, available to students ages 13-16, has been administered by the Virginia Department of Forestry for almost 60 years. The camp is held at the Holiday Lake 4-H Education Center located within the 20,000 acre Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. Classes are taught in the Shillelaghs Sampling of Trips: the travel club GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, MAY 14-18.$399 Includes Air. 4-Nights Hotel, Transfers BAR HARBOR, MAINE, JULY 18-24.$899 Includes Motorcoach Transportation from Vienna & Rockville. 6-Nights Hotel. Daily Breakfast. 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners, Sightseeing YELLOWSTONE, GRAND TETONS, MT. RUSHMORE, JULY 22-30 ..$1999 Includes Air from Washington, 8-Nights Hotel, 4 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners, Daily Sightseeing, Transfers Serving the Washington Area since 1964. Call for a brochure with complete trip social schedule details. 100 East Street #302 • Vienna, Virginia 22180 1 800-556 8646 • 703 242-2204 Visit our website: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com woods by professional foresters, wildlife biologists, and conservation resource specialists. Courses include Sustainable Forest Management Practices, Timber Harvesting and Reforestation, Tree Measurements, Environmental Protection, Wildlife Management and Habitat Improvement, Stream Quality Analysis, and Tree Identification. Exploratory classes are offered in ecology, forest fire equipment and tactics, wilderness survival and low ropes initiatives. Recreation and athletics include swimming, softball, volleyball and horseshoe pitching. Forestry Camp will be held from June 14-19. All students selected to attend the camp are awarded a scholarship amounting to two-thirds of the cost of food, facilities and activity materials. Campers pay a $35 registration fee to confirm their attendance and acceptance of the matching scholarship. The deadline for application is April 23. Youth Conservation Camp, available to high school students in grades 9-12, has been sponsored by the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts for more than 25 years. Participants in the camp spend a week canoeing, swimming, exploring caves, playing volleyball, and learning about natural resources and conservation issues with other high school students from Virginia. Taking place on and around the Virginia Tech campus, the experience is paid for by a scholarship, from the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District. Youth Conservation Camp will be held July 13-19. Camp participants are selected based on their interest, teacher recommendations and/or essay applications and come from both rural and urban backgrounds. The deadline for applications is May 10. For application forms, or more information about either camp, contact the Culpeper SWCD at (540) 8258591. Special loan money for home repairs available If you need basic health and safety home repairs, and have less than 80 percent of the area median income, you might qualify for a zero percent interest loan from Rapidan Better Housing. You must live in Orange, Madison, Rappahannock, Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 14115 Lovers Lane Culpeper Business Center Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable^Quality Legal Sendees Since !<J75 WE FINANCE ' » COUNTRY PROPERTIE LCHJtS HITT Branch Manager There's never been a better time to invest in a place in the country. • RESIDENTIAL FINANCING -REFINANCE LOT FINANCING •FIRST MORTGAGES -PRE-APPROVALS -UNIMPROVED LAND ■NO ACREAGE LIMITATION -FIRST TIME HOMEBUTERS Country Mortaaoes^ 'Farm Credit SUSAN HF*L Loan Officei 540-347-3344 or 1-800-559-1016 ext 8 vyw\*.farmcreditofvirginias.com Culpeper or Fauquier County, own your own home, and be able to make re-payment on a zero percent loan. Repayment terms will be calculated on your ability to pay. Eighty percent of the area median income for two people in Madison County is $34,200. In Orange for two people, it is $37,000; in Rappahannock, it is $40,450; in Culpeper, it is $39,300 and in Fauquier it is $46,000. If you have more of less people in your household, the 80 percent amount changes to reflect that. What kind of repairs might qualify? Ramps or accessibility repairs, roofs, floor repair or replacement, electrical or plumbing repair, perhaps siding or insulation, septic repair-replacement. (Grants are available for homes lacking plumbing). For an application or more information, call Cindy Reid or Janet Herr at Rapidan Better Housing, 948-3274. Call 540-675-3349 with your news tips.

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BEST DEAL IN Ashburn' Adorable TH in Ashburn Village boasts 3BR, 2 5BA, 3 finished levels w/walk-put bsmt and deck overlooking beaut, common grounds. Very priv. in front and back. Great kitchen w/passthrough to DR/LR HOA fee inc indoor pool, indoor tennis and weight room Have it all. must see. wont last. $279,000. Call Madi at 703-851-4339. LEESBURG- 3960 sq ft 4 BR. 2.5BA. Move-in cond. Large private yard $439K Many upgrades. 703-737-6612 TOWN OF CULPEPER rambler. 3BR, 2BA. Ig kit. w/o bsmt. garg, paved drive, deck, dog kennel. 12x20 workshop, nice lot. views. $209,900 540-829-5888 $6,000. 3BR HUD Home. Won t last1 For listings 800-719-3001 ext R528 FSBO: $359 K. 4.5 ac. + 123 ac.. Waterford. Dark black night skies. Info online at: ForSale.TrevorHill.com Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 GREAT BEGINNER! Just minutes from Town (Culpeper) on a quiet street. Fenced front yard. 3 car detached garage, rear deck and storage shed! Full basement offers space for rooms. Hardwood floors throughout. Spacious kitchen and separate dining room. WORTH A LOOK! Call to schedule a showing. $149,900. 540-829-8110 Horse Property Catlett VA 4BR. 2BA Ranch 5.6 acres, bam, 100x200" ricSng arena $405,000 703-594-3363 or 703-409-9463 WHITE POST- Winches ter. Dundridge Farms. 4 BR. 3 5 BA. kitchen great room. library, family rm. bonus rm Lovely 6 acs. on creek. $349,900 Long & Foster, June Sherwood. 703-317-1872. 133 Lots A Acraag* 4 ACRES. $89,900 Near C&O Canal 1st time ottered1 Nice hardwoods & meadows with access to boatable Potomac River via private manna. Excellent financing Won't last, call now i-877-777-4837 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 ' > Legal Notices v_I__^ VIRGINIA: N THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA, COMPLAINANT v. CHANCERY #04-10 VIGGO P. MILLER 7105 Oak Ridge Road 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; and, The heirs, spouses, descendants, devisees, 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. Miller, 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. All 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 in the Circuit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia, P.O. 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 News, 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 #561543 133 Lots * Acroogo ASHTON Woods 1100+ trout • stream. big mountain views. 25 acs. $91,900 Enpy incredible long range sunrise sunset views. Cascading mountain creek. Must see. Special financing. Call owner now 1-800-888-1262. ASHTON WOODS 1100+ trout stream, big mountain views. 25 acres. $91,900 Enpy incredible long range sunrise sunset views Cascading mountain creek Must see. Special financing. Call owner now 1 -800-8881262 CROSSINGS ON THE POTOMAC. 7+ acres $91 900 90 minutes West of DC AH wooded, secluded, long range views of Potomac River and C&O Canai BONUS river access via private marina' Excellent financing Call now for early viewing 1 ■ 877-777-4837 CROSSINGS ON THE POTOMAC 8+ - acres $229,900. Potomac Riverfront End of road privacy, over 550' on deep boatable Potomac River. Ony 15 minutes from Sfepherdstown. WV. Low financing. Won't last long Call now 1-877-777-4837 LAKE BARGAIN $24,900 Free covered boat slip1 Gently sloping lake view parcel with nice mix of low rolling meadows and trees. Abuts national forest on 35.000 acre recrea• tional lake in Tennessee Paved roads, water, sewer, more. Excellent financing. Call now 1-800-704-3154 ext. 502 Sunset Bay. LLC LAKEFRONT BARGAIN!! $49,900. Wooded 1 to 10 acres, unspoiled shoreline, gorgeous views, day dock,boat slips. Prime South Carolina location. Low financing, www.sclakefront com LAKEFRONT SALE! . Beautifully wooded 1 to 20 acre parcels on spectacular mountain lake in Virginia. 2+acres. free -boat slip. $19,900. Lakefront acreage from $59,900. Paved roads, power, phone. Lowest financing m years' Call now 1 - 877-280-5263 ext.693 f —— N 133 * ---> Local family looking far affordable acreage to hu i! ,1 home in Fauquier <rr neigblyrmg ciruntier. Please call Terri at 540- 347-4222. PURCELLVILLE |1 mile outsidel. 32 wooded acre lot tor sale Perked with well Next to Mountain View Elem School $700,000* - home neighborhood Gorgeous mountain views $350 000 540454-2272 V Coming on the Market Work in progress on near total renovation of this 4 bedroom rambler on DC side of Warrenton. Over 2400 sf on 1 level, wood floors, 2 fireplaces, gas heat, CAC, new kitchen & baths, all new appliances including washer & dryer. One acre level, wooded and landscaped lot. $334,900 Call Jon with REMI, Inc. 540-347-4248 for preview :AUQUIER FARM, 3BR. Cape Cod, 4 stalls, cottage, pond, 25 acs. 50 mis to DC, between Fredericksburg & Warrenton $375K. 540636-3341 177 Wanted Local family looking for affordable acreage to build home in Famjuier or 7U'tgfi}r rrtng counties. Please call Terri at 540-347-4222. It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 Bids & Proposals Invitation for Bids: ROOFING RETROFIT AMISSVILLE FWE COMPANY The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids from firms to provide a roofing retrofit of the Amissville Fire & Rescue Company building in Amissville, Virginia, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Dwight Matthews, AIA, dated March 11, 2004. No prequalification is required for this contract. The work includes the provision of all supervision labor and materials to accomplish the re-roofing of the structure that serves as the headquarters of the Amissville Fire & Rescue Company on Lee Highway in Amissville, VA. Project is to commence as soon as possible after a Notice to Proceed which shall be issued by April 7, 2004, but is to be completed not later than June 30, 2004. All terms and conditions are outlined in a bid package available from the County Administration Office. All bids must be received at the County Administrator’s Office, Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, P.O. Box 519, Washington VA 22747 by Friday, March 30, 2004, by 3:00 PM., at which time they will be opened and publicly read. The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth in the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids. BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 3-17,3-24-04 #562886 r " . —-\ Legal Notices v1J 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-tnirty (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 1 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 Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heiard 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 thereofBY: John W. 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Double pedestal table. 10 chrs. $2,900. Server $975. China cabinet $1625. 703-691-2600 FURNITURE SALE, March 20 & 21. 8a -3p. Sofas, chairs, Lane tbls, Seely DR set, armoire, roll top desk, log pine tbl & benches, etc. 540349-1507 MULTI-ROOM Furn. Sale- All Thomasville furn., 2 y.o.. cherry fin. (4) double beds, matching nightstands, armoires (can be sold sep.)LR chrs. w/ tbls. Please call or email for pricing and appt. Dave, 571-223-1063, davekress @aol.com POOL TABLE & access. Like new! Maple w/ cadet blue cloth. Gold kit: cues, chalk, balls +. Incl. overhead brass lighting $1700 All reasonable offers considered. 703-438-6193. WASHER & DRYER 3 months otd. under warranty. perfect condition, seller is upgrading. $375. 703-726-1582 May Straw 3 CATTLE & HORSE Quality Round Bales of Hay for Sale $35 per roll delivered $30 per roll with minimum of 10 rolls 540-454-2272. 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Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization; or the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250; or the Administrator, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. #562954 3-18-04 V_/ OLHAUSEN POOL TABLE. 9 ft.. 2 yr old. mission style, excellent condition $4000 Call evenings 703-493-8860 $500! POLICE 1ST POUNDS! Hondas. Chevys. Jeeps. Toyotas. Nissans and more1 Cars/ Trucks/ SUVs from $500 For Listings and Information call 1800-319-3323 ext. C693 POOLS! POOLS! ONLY $645. Distributor Overstocked with Huge 31x19' Pools1 Complete with Sundeck. Fence. 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Pay $8- $15/hr includes full medical benefits, paid holidays, vacation, & personal days, guaranteed hours. 540-439-6007 1 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN OPPORTUNITIES Washington Croup International, Inc . a diverse leader in engineering, construction and facilities management, is seeking individuals to support operations at a state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing facility in the Manassas. VA area for the following positions: Lead Maintenance Technician - 5-10 years of hands-on experience as an HVAC technician in an industrial plant environment 3 years of supervisory expenence and practiced communications and computer skills. Maintenance Technician - 3-5 years hands-on experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of industrial plant and HVAC equipment. Plant Electrician - Maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and functional acceptance testing of electrical equipment for industrial plant. Journeyman-level experience required. Industrial Waste Treatment Operator - Daily operation of waste treatment plant to include controlling fluid flow and making chemical additions to correct pH and other parameters. Class IV VA Waste Treatment license or ability to attain in 2 years. Training Program Administrator - Develop, implement and manage a technical training program. Organized, self-directed individual with effective technical writing skills and strong communicabons skills desired. Washington Croup offers competitive salaries, benefits. 401(k) and vacation. For immediate consideration, please submit resume to Diana Roth, Washington Croup International, ISM W. Third Stmt, Cleveland. OH 441 IS or e-mail to diane.roth®wgint.com The Washington Croup is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. DRIVERS Local routes for national package delivery company in company van. Courier experience. Drag test, background check & MVR t needed. •/y In person at 14350 Sullyfield Cr. Chantilly, VA 20151 or call 301-419-3565, ext 8034 Education TRANNG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR Please see our display ad under Maintenance in today's paper. WASHINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL 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 401K w/ company match. Call 703-435-6775 for more information or fax resume to 703-435-7633. EOE M/F/ DV/ Drug Free Workplace. • Electricians • Apprentices • Helpers RESIDENTIAL Al local area jobsites Ou pay runs from $9 to $20 per hr. based on you experience. Must have tools and own transportation to shop. SUNDANCE ELEC. CONTRS., INC. 540-349-8200 EXT 12 >bur Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 Electricians Helpers/ Trainees New Construction Residential $9 00 start per hour Plus .Ml Benefits. Certified Training Program. Must have transportation. Call Today 703-968-5545 ELL. KeOogg Corporation Since 1961 FACILITIES MANTeiANCE WORKER wanted for small private school. Requires basic handyman skills. Ability to perform basic routine maintenance on school buses a plus. COL a plus also. Salary commensurate with experience and licensing. Position is temporary with potential to become permanent. 540-635-8555 x30 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR needed for residential excavation, must be able to read site plans, set grade, and be experienced on loaders, dozers and excavators. Company truck & health ins. provided 703-594-3505 Heavy Equipment Operators Excavators Loaders Dozers Health, Cental, 401K avail. 540-347-6628 Ricky L. Brown & Sons, Inc. HVAC TECH Needed Warrenton based company, servicing No VA area only. At least 3 years experience. Good driving record required TOP PAYING COMPANY INCLUDES COMPANY TRUCK, PAID VACATION., HOLIDAYS, RETIREMENT PLAN AND BONUSES. For interview please Call 703-724-1519 or 800-432-8221 IRON WORKERS Exp. erectors & rail mechanics. Good pay, excellent benefits. 703-631-9400 IRON WORKERS ^FOREMAN Wanted for structural steel erection. Must have own tools & dependable transportation. Good pay & steady work. 703-365-8909 LANDCARE SUPERVISORS Were looking for friendly individuals jwho want to make a difference as Landcare Maintenance or Enhancement Supervisors in our Gainesville Branch. 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 Eddinger in Gates vile at: 703-968-0668 or fax resume to: 703-968-9549 cnc/ii /uc/n/\/ tloral Designer for busy flower shop. Experienced. Top j>ay! Vacation & txmuses! Debbie’s Ivy Garden Front Royal Ask for < lames 540-686-3900 FAMILY STABLE OFFICE To manage small family stable and executive’s home office oil 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: towens@timespapers.com SALES ADVERTISING SALES We are looking for an Outside Sales Professional to sell automotive print and online advedising for a large group of Northern Virginia newspapers. Responsibilities include developing and selling advertising campaigns and establishing contact with potential local automotive clients in Fairfax. Arlington, Alexandria and surrounding areas Your work will be centered on new business development and account maintenance Must have own car. Good comp plan, medical/dental benefits and 401K: Please forward your resume to: Hugo Lembert, Classified Ad Manager Fax:703-689.1278 or Email: HLembert@timespapers.com Oasis CD Manufacturing Little Washington/Sperryville (Rappahannock County) has two openings: 17(3 EN ERA LMAN AG ER (responsible for personnel issues/supervision in 33 person office, custsvc & production) 2. PRODUCTION COORDINATOR (coordinates work of vendors for timely defect-free manufacturing) Pease send resume and cover note BY EMAIL OR FAX ONLY to employeesearch@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 i_A r» QUID mmr wmrmmm ivihi Totmym CW*>»fy Extreme Delivery by Design The nations leading provider of delivery solutions is in search of an independent contractor ready to move into the future of courier delivery, ready to make Great commission, while having fun on the Job. Drivers are the foundation for excellent service, to be a key Member of this team call: Dulles 703-834-9258 Alexandria 703-684-6445 Ajhe Great Virginia Teach-In: X A Call to Teach A r * M March 27-28,2004 Rkhmond Convention Center •Rjdvnomt Virginia For more information and on-line registration, visit the Virginia Department of Education Web site: www.peok12.va.us or cal toil free 1-866-373-7004 or 1804-371-2768. L J I EOE J APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR MH #4-39-04 FT position providing support to adults with MH, includes evenings and weekends. MUST BE FLEXIBLE. BS degree or equiv. exp req. $25,199.00 per/yr CLINICI AN/SUBSTANCE ABUSE FT in Culpeper providing substance abuse treatment to SA population. MS in a licensed eligible field. Licensed eligible: $14.96 per/hr, Licensed $17.32 per/hr SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #4-46-02 On-call and hourly positions available to monitor client activities, conduct drug screens & perform related tasks. Exp. in human services. $9.46 p/hr APPLY WITH RRCSB APPLICATION, BY 8:30AM, MONDAY, March 29, 2004, TO: HUMAN RESOURCES, P.O. BOX 1568, CULPEPER, VA 22701 540-825-3100 TDD: 540-825-7391 AA/EEO i J 5 > i K \ i Kf U O! ISM s|||,\UU> Put Your Special Skills to Special Use. The Important role our Professional Support staff plays in our national security is unquestionable. FBI’s network of 56 field offices throughout the U.S and in Puerto Rico includes thousands of these individuals who help America's premier law enforcement agency thwart criminal activity in a variety of areas. The Washington, DC Field Office (WFO) currently U has many opportunities for you to join us. > # I’i Your behind the scenes work makes all the differenceI Squad Operations Assistants (Grade 7) -.f " Salary range $32,736-$42,558 ? * Provide investigative support for cases and perform general office dudes. Vbu’H review and disseminate correspondence, Held phone inquiries and an ‘informant line", maintain records, provide training on procedures, and compile reports. Vacancy MM-WF-D202 Financial Assistants/Analysts (Grades 5,7,9, and 11) Salary range $26,990 - $53,085, $33,431 - $43,456, $40,894 - $53,153, and $49,479-$64,323 Working under the guidance of Special Agents and other Analysts, you will perform analyses r of financial data relating to alleged criminal acts in white-cofer crime and olher FBI Investigations which result in economic/financial losses. Some roles w* also involve some international investigations, participation in task forces, and working with Agents in nonvolatile situations. Vacancy SO4-WF-Q260 Today's FBI. It's for YOU. Facilities Management Specialists (Grade 7 and 9) Salary range $33,431 - $43,456 and $40,894 - $53,165 Provide assistance in the coordination, acquisition, construction, renovation, and improvement of space holdings Vacancy KM-WF-0715 Automotive Worker (Grade 6) Salary range $15.09/hr. - $17.61 /hr. Maintain a fleet of government vehicles assigned to WFO. The role indudes ongoing repairs and tune-ups, responding to emergency road service calls, and maintaining an inventory of common replacement parts. Vacancy 404-WF-D201 The FBI is also recruiting for Special Agents and a host of other Professional Support opportunities. Please visit our Web site for more information and to apply online today at www.fbifobs.com.. Positions are added daily! When applying, please reference the appropriate Vacancy Numbers. Vbu must be a U.S. citizen and consent to a complete background investigation, drug test, and polygraph as a prerequisite for employment. Ontf those candidates determined to be best qualified erdl be contacted to proceed In the selection process. The FBI is an equal opportunity employer. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Pubic Education Foundation, he., is icfiJ-timedrector. The sucoessfU candkfete wi be a well or seetong adynamic ganized 9ef-starter vyho beieves in and is fariar with pubic school systems. Necessary skills include: 1 Adaptability • High-level Communication • Planning • Marketing •Diplomacy Experience with nonprofit fundraising, budgeting, working with board of drectors, technology, and publication wit be helpful. Send resumes to: Headwaters PO Box 448, Washington, VA 2274? or email to headwtrs@shentel.net before March 29, ***** GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY!!! WILLIAM A. HAZEL, INC. A Ic.iding Mte development contractor is expanding it’s operations and has immediate openings at TOP WAGES!!! Operator Positions: or I rack Excavators C,u track Loaders Oat I rack Divers i at Clearing Rakes Oat 621 Scrapers (Pans' «'at Ruhher Tire Loaders i iradall Driver Positions: Dump trucks rial bod trucks Boom I nicks Vac i ruck Operaior Volvo Ort Road Dumps Lutv Trucks Fuel trucks Steam i rucks Management Positions: Estimators Proiecr Managers Dirt Technicians* Superintendents Superintendents Mechanics We are also adding Full Crews at TOP WAQESH! i 'pe Crews Pan Crews Volvo Crews, '-.Daring Crews Punch Crews Bond Release Crews Ask about our incentives!!' [don’t miss this opportunity to grow with us. Additional,Benefits include: 40IK Plan. Vacation, Health. Dental &. Lite Insurance, Short iSt Long Term Disability. Call 703-378-8300 ext. 278 HOE M/P7D/V m BUILD ON m OUR STRENGTH Residential Construction Supervisor Northern Virginia Ana Due to unprecedented growth in Northern Virginia, we have multiple positions available lor experienced and entry level construction supervisors. If you're a skilled leader who can get the best but of people, and if you’re ready to grow, we want you. YxiH need strong organizational skills Computer skills (MS Word and Excel) a plus. You’ll be responsible for homes including scheduling and supervising of subs.You'll also be meeting some very high standards We re America’s only three time winner of the National Builder ot the Year Award and it's people like you who've helped earn it Our benefits package includes health/vision/dental/life insurance. 4£W). tuition reimbursement, paid holidays/vacations, and more! Start building your career here: www.lennar.com Don't wait! 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INSTALLER EARN $40,000+ Installing Garage Doors We are looking for individuals to train, who want a carter in a Trade, motivated, hard-worker, can earn top pay and benefits. 401(k), Profit Sharing. Vacation, Sick Leave, and Health Insurance. Leam the business and earn Top Dollar! EOE. Call 703-450-2800 Ask for Rob 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 @ 703-999-4570 ’ 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 style is essential. To apply, please call Vickie@703-999-4570. Rappahannock County Public Schools, Full-Time Mechanic Salary range: $20,452-$29,674, plus benefits. Duties include: Maintenance of school buses Maintenance of county vehicles Other light maintenance tasks Must hold valid Virginia driver's license, have record of safe driving and hold or successfully complete training for CDL and bus driver endorsement. Application Deadline: Until filled. EOE Contact Raye Tupper, 987-8773 JIFFY LUBE of Warrenton NOW HIRING • Lube Technicians Experience helpful but will train. Great pay and benefits! (401K, Health Ins. 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Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 Landscape MEADOWS FARMS OF CHANTILLY, VA Is hiring for the following positions: J LANDSCAPE FOREMEN & TRAINEES _i PAVER PATIO & WALK INSTALLERS J DECK CARPENTERS Pay range $30,000-upper $50s, depending on experience plus benefits. Call to set up interview: 703-327-5050 DRIVERS Dependable Class A Drivers Wanted for local delivery out of Haymarket, VA. Home nightly. Must be at least 23 years old with at least 2 yrs driving experience. Good pay with benefits, vacation, 401K. Call 1-800-811-0947 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM GOLF COCRSE FAUQUIER SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB Is currently hiring Full and Part-Time EQUIPMENT OPERATORS LABORERS Good pay & benefits. Call Scott at: 540-347-5147 Benefit Program Specialist Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) position with the Department of Social Services, Leesburg, VA. Duties include interviewing applicants and determining eligibility for public assistance programs. Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, with courses in Social Work or related field and 6 months experience. Ability to speak Spanish preferred. (Hiring Range: $28,508-$37,060/yr) Closes: 04/02/2004. Ref #04-128. For additional information and to receive a required application contact: www.loudoun.gov Human Resources: (703) 777-0213. EOE EDITOR The Clarke Times-Courier needs a new editor. (Our former one is heading West.) If you are a self-motivated journalist who thinks excellence is a worthy goal and a small community is the place to be, we’d love to meet you. Please email our Executive Editor and General Manager, Robert N. Twigg. His address is Sorry, this is not the right spot for beginners. But it’s perfect for an experienced journalist looking for variety. (times Project Manager - Site Development Seeking indiv with 5+ yrs site development proj mgmnt exp. 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