Rappahannock News, April 8, 2004

www.timescommunity.com 50 cents io;o2o# i w^Inn y r Aj w o^< „* ^ k rO(0O2^ DO B«S5 2H§n T 5 * i> c H O K * •Jj O Cfl »Qw 2 1 OD i_i *J(D 126th Year... No. 15 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2004 Plan unveiled for park in center of Washington Photo Courtesy of Richard Lykes STREETSCAPE: Private funds may be used to create the ‘Gardens at Washington Courthouse.’ By Nicholas M. HorrocK Rappahannock News Staff Writer A proposal for “Gardens at Washington Courthouse,” an idea to use private funds to create a small park around the county’s court and government offices, appeared to find approval last week among civic and government leaders. The proposal was unveiled by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection at a tea March 31 at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington for a group of service club leaders and members of Washington’s town government. Bob Lander, president of the RLEP, said the idea grew out of a desire by the executive board late last year for the league to do something “tangible” for the county. James Gannon, a former president of the RLEP, said that so often the RLEP is going before county boards with advice, some of which is “contentious.” Not this time. “We want to do something some concrete, something visible that everyone could appreciate,” he said in an interview. “Something that people would later say that was a good thing.” As yet, the idea has not taken full shape, Gannon stressed, and “there is no timetable, no budget... we don’t know how we would pay for it,” but that they wanted to “toss an idea on the table.” Presumably, the plan would be carried out by an amalgamation of private groups, with local contributions. The plan might include restonng the Confederate Memorial statue, creating walks, plantings and refurbishing paths and stone work. Gannon described the area as a the focal point of the county, a crossroads where Rappahannock people come to court, to pay taxes, to regis ter deeds and land transactions. Lander asked Thomas F. Tepper, a member of the Planning Commission and president of the Lion’s Club, to prepare a drawing as one idea for the gardens. The drawing was unveiled at the tea. Tepper is an architect and an artist whd is illustrating the county’s five year plan update. His concept would stretch from Jett and Gay Streets, near the town’s name statue, along Gay Street to the comer of Porter and Gay streets near the Sheriff’s Office. The most dramatic part of this rendering was a large brick and stone plaza with a fountain in front of the Sheriff’s Office. Tepper said the Lions Club would likely back such a project. This is not the first time that service groups have set out to help See STREET, Page A8 New way to protect farm land is now being considered By Nicholas M. Horrock Rappahannock News Staff Writer With the 766 houses of Clevenger Village poised to go up on farm land along Rappahannock County’s border, the Board of Supervisors is studying a proposed ordinance to protect farm land here from development. Called the “Farmland Preservation Ordinance,” the proposal would allow the county to buy the “development rights” to farm acreage, allowing the farmer to receive cash payments as long as he kept the land in farming and avoids the lure of selling out to developers. When the farmer chooses to sell his land, the purchaser could only use it for farming activities, and would be governed by the easement the farmer had granted to the county. “This isn’t aimed at a wealthy dentist who owns the top of a mountain,” said County Administrator JoVin McCarthy “This is aimed at the land-rich but cash-poor farmer who wanti,to stay on the land.” Wealthy land owners can donate their land as a conservation easement, protect it from development and get a tax write-off, McCarthy pointed out. At the Board of Supervisors meeting Monday, County Attorney Peter Luke said he believed that the board should proceed with the plan as a program instead of an ordinance, in order to make it easier to change. Monira Rifaat, of Manor Farm, a member of the committee that drafted the proposal, told the meeting she hoped the board would use the ordinance, which was stronger, required a full public hearing, and was harder to abolish. The board said it would have a public hearing with the program. Luke and McCarthy were assigned to work out a viable plan for the next board meeting. In an interview, Rifaat said the board maintained control since it will form a committee to advise on what land to buy and will ultimately decide on how the money is spent. The proposed ordinance was drafted by a study committee appointed in April 2003 including Rifaat, McCarthy, A1 Henry, a member of the Planning Board; Commissioner of Revenue Beverly Atkins; Michael Leak, president of the Rappahannock National Bank, Charles Sher, an accountant; and Hal Hunter of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection. Supervisor Bryant Lee was also on the committee. The committee looked at how nearby counties, including Fauquier and Clarke, handled the issue. The study took six months. The plan requires no new taxes. It will primarily be paid for by the “rollback” provisions of the land use taxation program. When a farmer accepts the sixyear tax break on farmland and sells his land before six years, he must pay back the difference between his farm tax and the regular tax level. This is called a “roll-back” and brings the county some $20,000 to $25,000 a year, McCarthy said, adding that the county has some $75,000 in this account. McCarthy said he saw the program buying land in one or two 100acre farms a year. Nicholas M. Horrock may be reached at nhorrock@timespapers.com. Mountain rescue group finds the lost, saves the injured By Nicholas M. Horrock Rappahannock News Staff Writer Giving hours of your life to the Shenandoah Mountain Rescue Group can be at once, its members say, a harsh taskmaster and wonderful reward. Tbm Vandenbosche, a 48-year-old air traffic controller from Greenville, Meetings • The Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) will meet on April 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall on Gay Street. • The Rappahannock County public schools system will be closed from Friday, April 9 through Friday, April 16 for Spring break. They will reopen Monday, April 19. • The April board of directors meeting for Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, will take place on April 12 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Extension Office. The meeting is open to the public. • The Washington Town Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Agenda highlights include a review of the proposed budget for FY 2004-2005, a review of the Planning Commission’s recommendations regarding a request to convert a single family dwelling into a multifamily dwelling, and updates on the wastewater and reservoir projects. For more information, call the Town of Washington at (540)675-3128. 6"03700 23050 2 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 v Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Va. said at first it was hard on his wife when he went off to training or sudden, dangerous rescues in a addition to the long hours of his career. But last summer, he and others in SMRG — the unlikely acronym of this hardy group — were called to Shenandoah Park to search for a missing 10-year-old boy. The youngster had been on a hike with his family to Dark Hollow Falls, an all down-hill hike, and as youngsters are wont to do, he ran ahead, getting separated from his family. At first they looked for the lad themselves, but as night fell, they notified the U. S. States Forest Service Rangers, who quickly recognizing it would be massive search called in SMRG and other volunteers. The day passed into night and the night into another day. George Swett — a veteran rescuer from Sperryville — and the others surmised the boy wandered off on “social trail.” That’s a short trail formed by people going to picnic that led nowhere. As night fell, the boy — dressed in short pants — became more panicked, and stumbled through the forest into a patch of sharp nettles that tore at his legs. He lost a shoe in a mud hole, and then lost or abandoned the other one. It was 30 hours before they found the boy — albeit frightened, but alive. “From that time on,” says Vandenbosche, “my wife has been on Photo Courtesy of the Shenandoah Mountain Rescue Group RESCUE: Members of the Shenandoah Mountain Rescue Group prepare to hoist a seriously injured hiker in the lower White Oak Falls area to safety. board. She suddenly realized what we are doing here." They are a tight knit group. They all tell you that, and when you see them in the field you can see what they ‘ mean. They have to rely on one another’s competency and good judgment. “We are close,” says Swett, 47, a full-time Arlington firefighter. “If you’ve been out in the cold for hours and are .soaked and near hypothermia, you’ve got get out of your wet stuff and get diy. “It doesn’t make a difference where your are or whether your a man or a woman.” This tight knit group includes computer analysts and flight controllers, fire wardens and civil engineers, veterans of the fighting in Afghanistan and people who just like the outdoors. Don Petersen, 40, a computer analyst from Front Royal, once went to a Potomac Appalachian Club meeting with his girlfriend to see an exhibition of mountain rescue techniques. She told him she thought he was be the kind of man interested in daring mountain rescues. So he joined the SMRG. He’s been a member for two years and loves it, but, alas, the girlfriend is gone. Petersen has to stay ready to go, bags packed, at a moment’s notice. He lays out his pack for a visitor: a helmet, a helmet light, blankets, first aid equipment, ropes and pulleys, dry clothes, water, energy bars for emergency food, compass and pocket knife. They have flares for signaling, and additional lights and matches. On a moment’s notice they can be called upon enter a forest, perhaps at night, perhaps in a blizzard, to find a human being. It isn’t all wandering through the See RESCUE, Page A8 Fine fillies Equine Reproduction Concepts in Amissville scored takes horse breeding to a new level. See Page B1. A damsel Kimberley Shafran, parent and PreK teacher at Wakefield, enjoys the Medieval Banquet. See Page A2. Great race day Horses and people enjoyed the Old Dominion Hounds Point-to-Point on Saturday. See Page A6. Historic homesite This log cabin predates the main house at c. 1833 Boxwood Hill, near Castleton. See Page B1.

Gray Ghost is ‘Best of the East’ Wakefield enjoys Medieval banquet Gray Ghost Vineyards 2002 Adieu received the “Best of the East” award presented by Vineyard and Winery Management magazine, a national wine industry publication. ’ The presentation ceremony took place March 17 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at the annual Wineries Unlimited Conference. A1 and Cheryl Kellert, coowners and winemakers at the Amissville vineyard, accepted the award from Richard Leahy, program director of Wineries Unlimited. “The Adieu is a very elegant example of the finesse you can achieve with late harvest Vidal,” said Leahy. “It’s nice to have the Best of the East to recognize the outstanding quality achieved outside of California.” He added, “It is a refined and elegant dessert wine that can be enjoyed and savored by itself. It truly tastes like a wine that won ‘Best of the East.7” Each year, Vineyard and Winery Management honors the top ten scoring wines east Photo Courtesy of Van Zandenberg Photography THE BEST: Cheryl and Al Kellert receive their certificate declaring Gray Ghost Vineyards The Best in the East’ from Richard Leahy (center), program director for Wineries Unlimited. of California. Rankings are based on the number of competitions a winery has won as well as what award the winery received (gold, silver, bronze). Gray Ghost was awarded first place, because the 2002 Adieu won in more National and International wine competitions than any other winery east of California. Gray Ghost is the only Virginia Winery to be named “Best of the East,” as well as placing in the top ten multiple years. As part of the 10th Anniversary Celebration, during the month of April, the Adieu will be sampled complimentary on the weekends. “Gray Ghost has put Virginia on the international wine map,” noted the Kellerts. “As a small, family-owned winery, Gray Ghost continues to focus on quality.” Ted Johanson voted ‘Mr. L.C.’ Tbd Johanson, son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Johanson of Flint Hill, recently won the sixth annual “Mr. L. C.” competition at Lynchburg College. The contest featured a talent competition judged by faculty and attended by about 400 students. Contestants were sponsored by various campus organizations. Johanson, a sophomore representing his resi dence hall council, beat out , eight other contestants including the three time previous champion. Johanson performed his original song on electric guitar, “Somebody Eat with Me,” Ted Johanson about dining alone in the cafeteria. The college newspaper, Critograph, referred to the “huge turnout and energy of the fans”, and wrote that the song “created many laughs and shocked looks from the crowd and judges.” After winning, Ted was quoted as saying,”A11 contestants better get ready for next year because when it comes to making a fool of oneself, no one does it like me.” The event was organized by the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority to benefit a local organization that helps children with learning disabilities. Tfed is a 2002 graduate of Highland School in Warrenton. 9 PANTING Sf/fy ?' 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These amendments regulate the placement, orientation, distribution, intensity, type, configuration and illuminance of outdoor artificial lighting: (1) in Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts; (2) in permanent parking areas for more than 50 vehicles in all zoning districts, and provide maximum levels of illuminance for stated uses. § 170-93: This amendment provides that no animated sign shall cycle in less than one hour. § 170-109: Lighting of Signs. This new section regulates the lighting of signs in all zoning districts. §§ 170-101 H., 170-106 I. and the word “Glare” in §170-111 are to be removed from the Code as being unnecessary because of the amendments proposed above. The pubic hearing shall be held on Wednesday, April 21, at 7:30 PM at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. The complete text of the proposed Ordinance is available for • inspection at the County Administration & Zoning Office, 290 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747. 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Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 March 11 marked the twenty-third occasion that Wakefield Country Day School has celebrated one of its most popular festivities — a Medieval Banquet, hosted in the School’s Great Hall, complete with period costumes, food, games, and other traditions. Students in the third through seventh grade, along with their parents and teachers, were transformed into pages, damsels, squires and ladies. The prep school’s World History class students acted as honored guests, and stood as the “Court” of the Manor at Wakefield Castle, and Music teacher Evelyn Oyster helped set the mood with lovely period music played on her flute. Promptly at 3:45 p.m., the celebration began with the “Donning of the Costumes,” led by Herald Gerard Frank, who doubles as Wakefield’s seventh and eighth grade English teacher. This was followed shortly thereafter by the Grand Entry and Procession of the King (Ben Luke of Washington) the Queen (Catriona Toth of Front Royal), and the Court. As customary, School CoFounder Lady Lynn set the guidelines for the afternoon’s festivities with the reading of the “Book of the Courtier of the Kingdom of Wakefield,” a take-off on a medieval work that gives tips on appropriate Engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. Larry R. Collins of Huntly have announced the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Elizabeth, to Adam Edward Duncan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Duncan of Christiansburg, Va., and Mr. and Mrs. William Specht of Bossier City, La. Ms. Collins, graduate of Rappahannock High School and Radford University, is employed by Battlefield Animal Clinic of Manassas. Mr. Duncan, a graduate of Christiansburg High School and Virginia Tech, is an assistant manager at Walmart in Fairfax. 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The “Queen of Love and Beauty,” and “Squire of Worth” — tightly contested awards given every year to the girl and boy in the seventh grade who have maintained the highest grade point average in British History — were awarded to Audrey Speer of Amissville, Virginia, and Keenan Sherwood of Washington, Virginia. Throughout the afternoon, children had the opportunity to try their skill at games such as Bean Bag Toss, the William Tell event — where students tested their skill at “shooting” an apple off the head of a dummy — Dowell Drop, Jousting, Quarter Staff (Little John on the Bridge), and Quintran (training for jousting). This year’s Banquet included spit-roasted beast and other authentic foods from medieval times, prepared by parents and eaten off “trencher boards.” In keeping with tradition, the final event was a Pancake Race, participated in by both young and old. Births It’s a girl! Dane and Stephanie Rinehart of Amissville announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Nichole Rinehart. Emily was bom January 31 at Fauquier Hospital. She weighed five pounds and 11 ounces and was 21 inches long. Cody and Christopher Rinehart are the proud brothers. Maternal grandparents are Gary and Judy Cleveland of Warrenton. Paternal grandmother is Natalina Rinehart of Winchester. It’s a boy! Jason K. Woyciechowski and Heather Y. Aylor of Sperryville announce the birth of their son, Zander Jason Woyciechowski. Jason was bom March 19 at Fauquier Hospital. He weighed four pounds and 15 ounces and was 18 inches long. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Larry R. Aylor of Sperryville.

Celebrate Earth Day at Mt. Vernon Farm By Beverley Hunter Special to the Rappahannock News Many neighbors are seeing bald eagles in our region this spring; one reports that eagles are now nesting along the Hughes River. The recent demolition of the Embry Dam near Fredericksburg has allowed the migrating fish to come upstream, and the eagles are following their food. Can the fishermen be far behind? Sparkling mountain streams, meandering rivers, pools, ponds and wetlands-the headwaters of the Rappahannock River boasts some of the cleanest water in the country. Fish populations are healthy: The Thornton River below Sperryville, once a dead stream, now sports large trout and an abundance of the small macroinvertebrates that feed them. RappFLOW Earth Day Nothing is more important to clean water than healthy forests. To find out why, bring the family to the RappFLOW Earth Day program and picnic hosted by Mt. Vernon Farm on the Thornton River at Sperryville. 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--&appat)annorfe i^etosEstablished 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 s Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2004 Our View Tough choices General District Court Judge Charles B. Foley and Commonwealth Attorney Peter Luke have had a tough time this year. For days and weeks, they have been sifting through a case that neither of them wanted, which involves young people from some of Rappahannock’s best families. The case arose from one holiday party last winter, a party that as Judge Foley said in court this week might have been forgotten if a young 16-year-old boy had not died in car crash riding home that night. The fact that Dylan Corbin was a much loved young man and the car was driven by his brother makes all this even more painful. Several of the participants have pleaded guilty to possessing alcohol while under age. A , Virginia has/ a strong drinking law. It says that people under 21 cannot possess alcohol. It is a Class I misdemeanor. The law has its critics. You can get killed in Iraq with your National Guard unit if you’re under 21, but you can’t buy a bottle of beer in Front Royal. The young people at this party were by and large under 21, and some were under 18. The booze flowed all night, and there was no parent figure there to keep people from drinking, driving — or both. It certainly had something to do with why Nathan Corbin fell asleep while driving, and the car spun off the road. His greatest punishment was in the crash. But the other youngsters were not behind the wheel, so the message for them was not about drinking and driving. Yet, being convicted of possessing alcohol will stay in their records, be scrutinized for a security clearance or a teaching certificate or a law enforcement job. Liquor, Judge Foley pointed out is a right of passage in our country, and hoisting one seems easy when your 19 or 20. But if there is a message from this case, it is passing up that drink until you’re legal. T Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (makuhn@timespapers.com). Ancient teachings explain our current situation Every so often, I read something that awakens a response. I see an analogy that illuminates a current course of events to such an extent that the events become clearly understandable. So it was when I returned to the writings of ChuangTzu, a principal exponent of taoism, who flourished in the third century B.C., and who gave this account of a meeting between a famous recluse and the ruler, Prince Wu. The recluse Hsu Su Kwei had come to see Prince Wu. The Prince was glad. “I have desired to see you for a long time, “he said. “Tell me if I am doing right. I want to love my people, and by the exercise of justice to put an end to war. Is this enough?” “By no means,” said the recluse. “Your love for your people puts them in mortal danger. Your exercise of justice is the root of war after war! Your grand intentions will end in disaster! “If you set out to accomplish something great you only deceive yourself. Your love and justice are fraudulent. They are more pretexts for self-assertion, for aggression. One action will bring another, and in the chain of events your hidden intentions will be made plain. “You claim to practice justice. Should you seem to succeed, success itself will bring more conflict. Why all these guards at the palace gate, around the temple altar? Everywhere? “You are at war with yourself! You do not believe in justice, only in power and success. I hope readers will make the same analogies and draw the same conclusions I do when they read Chuang-Tzu’s essay. Lee Bird Washington Holy Week This Easter marks the fourth year that Amissville United Methodist Church has placed silhouettes along U. S. 211 in Amissville that illustrate the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The first eight silhouettes are on Route 211 West, and the last four on U.S. 211 East, ending at the church. Shown above is the silhouette of Simon the Cyrenian bearing the cross for Jesus, located near Early’s Carpet. All 12 silhouettes were erected by April 3, and will remain in place through the week after Easter. Letters Let’s keep the Rappahannock countryside clean Remember in the Spring as a kid when you walked the roads barefoot without a care? Well don’t try it now unless you’ve had your tetanus shot and lots of antiseptic and Band-Aids and a high pain threshold. Spring has become the time to pick up the trash before the wild lilies and grasses cover up the broken bottles and cans. Just you and the sounds of the birds singing from the trees and people hollering “hoXvdie” from passing cars and the occasional “ouch!” from thorn pricks or from you slipping down the banks. So for those of you who do choose to litter b keeping those of us like me busy b here are a few rules I hope you will follow as you continue trashing the county: • Don’t throw your cans and bottles way up the banks. You can still see them from the road and it makes it so difficult for those of us who have to clamber up (or down) those banks to pick them up. • Try not to throw bottles and cans in briar bushes. Unlike Brer Rabbit, we get horribly scratched and hung up when we wade into those briar patches. • About bottles—get out of your vehicle and gently place them down so they won’t break and spread glass all over. Broken glass never goes away. Photo Courtesy of Ray Boc TRASH-FREE RAPPAHANNOCK. In the springtime* there is one issue that unites the people of Rappahannock — trash pick up. Members of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee attacked U.S. 211 West of Massie’s Corner on Saturday. From left, Jim Blubaugh, Andy Platt, Yogi Bear, Floyd Stilley, Barbara Adolfi, Hank Gorfein. • Whoever is tossing the half empty Mountain Dew bottles: empty the contents,, please, or at least don’t screw the top back on so tight! After about twenty or so, the bags get very heavy. Also, whoever threw the disposable diaper with a full load in it... I don’t blame you. • Do not throw your trash out the window in front of your children. Please don’t teach them to be as uncaring as you are. Ybu know what you’re doing isn’t right, because you always look around before you toss, don’t you? • If you see people picking up litter, stop and help. I’m sure they will let you. If you keep the roadside clean and lovely by not trashing it, you can bring back your childhood memories before you become senile. Rather than pitching trash out your window, let’s all pitch in and help to clean it up. It might make a change for our children, it might even make a change for us. And seriously, a special thanks to those roadside warriors who continue to valiantly pick up after others. ^ Mary Frances Fannon Laurel Mills It’s Spring, time for the annual trash pickup along county roads. Neighborhood groups are organizing to clean up after the litterers. In Sperryville, the citizens of Jenkins Hollow have adopted the stretch of Route 522 from the village to the F.T. Valley Road (Route 231). The crew will meet at the Smokehouse Winery at 8:30 a.m. on April 10. After a cup of coffee, we will head out to “our” road. Wear bright colors; orange bags will be provided. For directions or more information, call John Hallberg, 987-3194. John and I have a bet. I say more litterers in the county prefer Coors and Marlboros; he says they prefer Bud and Winstons. What do you think? We hope neighbors and businesses will join together to clean up the eastern segment of Route 522, and also U. S. 211 toward the Park. Get out and check the roadside in your neighborhood. Award a crew prize for the most unusual litter found. Make a neighborhood sculpture out of found objects. Have fun with it! It’s Spring! B.L. Catrin Sperryville Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO April 9, 1964 The Senior class of Rappahannock County high School will present its class play on the nights of April 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. “Lock, Stock and Lipstick” is a three act comedy about the problems of the students of fictional Pembroke High School, and is expected to be quite entertaining. The cast of the play, which is directed by Mrs. Charles B. Palmer, includes: Frank Moffett, John Anderson, Segar Jones, Dottie Davis, Mike Brown, Roy Atkins, Susan Schaefer, Anne Jenkins, Linda Rowzie, Kays Johnson, Dana Snead. Thirteen members of the newly-organized Rappahannock Chapter of the Jaycees met Monday evening to elect T.CJLea, Jr. as its president. Other officers elected were James W. Wayland, Internal vice-president; Larry P. Bolyard, secretary; Rodney Vest, treasurer, Charles W. Leake, Jaybird. The Board of Directors consists of Charles K. Estes, Larry L. Welch, and Edward M. Clark. Donald Dodson was chosen State Director. Earl Yancey of Amissville, a ninth grade student at Rappahannock County High School, placed second in the Future Farmers Federation public speaking contest held April 2 at Loudoun Valley High School. Each school held contests and the best candidates represented them at the federation meeting. 25 YEARS AGO April 5, 1979 Dogwoods and redbuds ordered through the VPI extension office will arrive on April 5. Trees maybe picked up at the extension office next door to the court house. Ruby Jenkins reports that an extra 25 white dogwoods will be available. Rappahannock High School students with parts in the musical comedy “My Fair lady” are in a tizzy trying to find a cime for butterflies of the stomach before performances scheduled this Friday and Saturday, April 6 and April 7. Among those participating are Kenny Eline, Marian Eastham, Susan Dennis, Johanna Day, Brian Fitzek, Liz Freeman, Rusty Settle, Jean McKay and Tbny Armentrout. Hubert S. Gilkey declared his candidacy this week for supervisor from Wakefield District in the upcoming November election. Gilkey, a resident of Chester Gap for 19 years,is a building contractor. He graduated from the Warren county High School in 1959 and is married to the former Maybelle Williams of Chester Gap. 10 YEARS AGO APRIL 6, 1994 Trainer-rider Michael Elmore unleashed a devastating move from the King’s Galley at the head of the Thornton Hill Farm stretch to win the Elzy Brown Memorial i open timber at Sunday’s Rappahannnock Point-to-Point. “We didn’t get the lead until after the last (fence)” said rider Elmore following his victory with Mary Braga’s gelding. The 10year-old galloped to open his “94 account with a five length schore at the rescheduled Rappahannock races held April 3. Rappahannock students won a first place, two second places, a couple of special awards and a slew of honorable mentions at the Piedmont Regional Science Fair in Charlottesville last Tuesday. Jim Clark got first place in computer science and an Army award, the Best of Army Award for his project “The Traveling Salesman Problem: Modeling Likely Human Problem Solving Performance Phase H. Also in the senior division Daniel Dodson won second place in Zoology for his project “Which type of food is best for egg production?” Stephen Bailey received second place in Behavioral and Social Sciences for his project “Perceptions of Color” also in the senior division. Talk of the Tbwn, the new gift and accessories store at the comer of Gay and Jett streets in Washington, opened officially, last Saturday, but shopkeepers Mary McCabe and daughter Elaine Kramer held a preview opening, complete with plenty of food and beverages on Friday evening. Mrs. McCabe and Mrs. Kramer first seriously discussed opening a store together last October, shortly after Elaine’s marriage to local cabinet maker Peter Kramer. — COMPILED BY NICHOLAS M. HORROCK

Judge sentences violators RCHS Track Teams suffer defeats in Quad meet By Nicholas M. Horrock Rappahannock News Staff Writer Two more young people who attended a fateful party last winter that was followed by the death of high school football star Dylan Corbin pleaded guilty Tuesday to alcohol charges in General District Court. Rachel M. Sharp, 19, of Washington and Gordon M. McGuire,19, of Linden were each sentenced to 50 hours of community service, six months of probation and suspension of their driving licenses. They both paid court costs of $64. Luke told Judge Charles B. Foley that Sharp was one of the party-goers who went to West Virginia and obtained tequila and vodka, and bought 60 bottles of beer in Front Royal which was taken to the party. He said she also faces charges in Juvenile Court for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and in Warren County where the beer was bought. The charges stemmed from a party on the night of Dec. 29 and early dawn of Dec. 30. Some 22 young people, many underage, gathered at a home owned by a woman who was out of town. An all-night party ensued without adult supervision. Nathan Corbin and his brother left in the early morning, and the car Corbin was driving went off the road on the way home. Dylan Corbin was thrown from the vehicle and died. Luke told the court Tuesday that Corbin’s death can be traced in part to the presence of liquor at that party. Attorney Chris Whelan of Warrenton presented several letters of support for Sharp, who is a first year student at the University of Virginia at Charlottesville. Whelan asked the judge to mitigate her punishment because of the long term damage it might have on a promising career in which security clearances for military service might be affected. Luke told the court “she has no one to blame but herself — if she had shown leadership that night.. as we would expect from a naval officer” she would not be facing these charges. Judge Foley agreed with Luke. 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Competing on a cold, rainy evening against Warren County, Loudoun Valley and Strasburg, both Panther squads were soundly defeated. The RCHS girls’ team was the more competitive team — with 21 points — but fell to Loudoun Valley (93), Strasburg (62), and Warren County (52). Mattie Nawrocki led the Panthers for the second con secutive meet with 14 points. Finishing second in the triple jump with a leap of 28’ 2” and third in the long jump at 12’ 33/4”, Nawrocki garnered the Panthers’ only field event points. Nawrocki added to the Panther point total with thirdplace finishes in both the 100m hurdles (18.68 sec.) and the 300m hurdles (55.65 sec). Despite the lack of a track on which to routinely place and practice hurdling at regulation spacing, these events continue to be strengths of the girls’ team as Anna Kreyling (2 points) added fifth-place finishes in both the 100m (21.6 s) and 300m (58.49 sec.) races. Courtney Hutcheson completed the individual event scoring for the Panthers as she ran to a fifth-place finish (68.49 sec.) in the 400m run. The Panthers’ final points came in the 4 x 100m relay (Nawrocki, Sam Brown, Vicky Hart, and Hutcheson) which placed second in the event (58.39 sec). The girls’ team record now stands at 3-3. Boys’ team fourth With a season-low 9 points, the RCHS boys’ track team placed a distant fourth to Loudoun Valley (140 points), Warren County (42), and Strasburg (35 points). Eric Phillips (6 points) led the Panther team with a third-place finish in the triple jump (34’ 11”), fourth-place finish in the long jump (15’ 41/2”) and a fifth-place finish in the 100m (12.1 sec.) Corey Voorhies added 2 points, placing fourth in the discus with a toss of 102’ 2”. Anthony Clinedinst completed the scoring for the Panther boys with his fifth-place finish in the. 110m high hurdles (21.9 seconds). 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Gelding shows penchant for Old Dominion timber By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer Trainer Doug Fout says New Zealand import Suembul “doesn’t really like timber racing.” The bay gelding’s performance Saturday loudly said otherwise. EMO Stables’ runner showed a clear penchant for solid obstacles at the Old Dominion Hounds Point-toPoint, speeding to the easiest of victories in the featured Leeds Don open timber at the April 3 meet. It Weis a nice rebound for the erratic runner — Suembul nearly veered off course, bolting to the outer rail in his last timber start March 27 in Camden, S.C. Fout said he wasn’t sure if it was giving Suembul two weeks between races to think about it, or a change of jockey, but the horse zipped around the Ben Venue Farm course like a pro, winning by eight lengths from a talented field that included the race’s defending champ. 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Total of 2 acres surrounded by forest for privacy. $269,000 RealEstateIH The Best Oitc I tome at j Time Washington, VA 540-675-1373 10 Offices in Virginia’s Piedmont spring map. “He does like variety. I think,” Fout said. In other racing at Old Dominion, Pennsylvania trainer Bruce Miller greeted three winners, including Michael Hoffman’s Pelagos in the open hurdle. The gray gelding aims to defend his title in the $100,000 Iroquois hurdle stakes, grade I, in four weeks, Miller said. Miller also trained two winners for Rappahannock County’s own Clorevia Farm, Say The Word in the novice hurdle and Udeman in a division of the flat race. Middleburg trainer Don Yovanovich added two more wins to his commanding lead on Virginia’s spring circuit. His Ponsonby added another ladies’ timber score, with his Two Wire taking the other flat division. Results Junior field masters chase. Small division. 1. Milkey Way, o/Olivia Brown, r/Carol Brown. Large division. 1. April, o/r Sam Cockbum; 2. Tinker Bell, o/James Fleming, r/Erica Fleming; 3. Carrot Tap, o/Kristen Killie, r/Alyssa Kaufman. Charles Graham memorial novice rider flat, first division. 1. Udeman, o/Clorevia Farm, r/Zach Miller; 2. Mall, a/Berkley Stable, r/Joey Sharp; 3. Lord Kenneth, o/Kinross Farm, r/Sherry Hill. 7 started. Second division. Time: 2:49 3/5. 1. Two Wire, o/Don Yovanovich, r/Joey Sharp; 2. Mysticize, o/John Kunkel, r/Zach Miller; 3. Old Lodge, o/T.C. Williams, r/Natasha Aylor. 6 started, Owner-rider hurdle. 2 miles. Time: 4:05 1/5. 1. Seminole Spirt, o/r Tbny Summerlin; 2. Falconinthenight, o/r David Benson, on David Benson Ladies timber. 3 miles. Time: 7:07 3/5. 1. Ponsonby, o/ Don Yovanovich, r/Molly White; 2. Colonial Relay, o/Don Yovanovich, r/Leigh Hogben; 3. Edited, o/Randy Rouse, r/Ellen Homer. Novice hurdle. 2 miles. Time: 3:57. 1. Say The Word, o/Clorevia Farm, r/Robbie Walsh; 2. Mr. Gretsky, o/Hidden Pond Farm, r/Woods Winants; 3. 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Bowman’s Crossing, o/Whitewood Farm, r/Woods Winants. 6 started, 2 pulled up. honors in Commercial Baking; Jason Kirby placed third in Building Maintenance; and Adam Freitag finished fourth in Culinary Arts. Contestants are given a set amount of time to complete several tasks related to their industry, and are judged on the quality of the finished product as well as their work habits. • Raymond Furr was given a time limit to properly install a door with hinges; a sink faucet and water cut-off valve; install and wire a single pole light switch, including replacing the breaker; and rebuild and install a carburetor for a riding mower. • Nathan Corbin was required to prepare butter cookies, three pie crusts, biscuits, a loaf of bread and single knot rolls, an assortment of pastries, icing, and decorate a cake. • Jason Kirby had to properly clean a classroom, a bathroom, and a carpet; and properly strip, clean and wax a floor, as well as demonstrating the use of speed buffers. • Adam Freitag successfully completed the preparation of a chicken and prepared a meal consisting of a Greek salad with lemon vinaigrette, a chicken breast stuffed with Italian sausage, spinach and feta cheese. In addition to the medals and ribbons, the students received several prizes given by supporting sponsors, including tool kits and tools for the maintenance contests. Corbin earned a $6,000 scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America for winning the Commercial Baking competition, and will go on to compete against first place medalists from other states in Kansas City, Missouri this summer.

Anticipating the 26th Running of the Fodderstack 10-K On Saturday, April 17, the 26th Annual Fodderstack 10-K Race will be run from Flint Hill to Washington. In the tradition of designating anniversaries with certain characteristics — such as the “Silver” for the 25th and the “Golden” for the 50th — this is the “Athens Olympics Running” of the Fodderstack. In honor of the return of the modem Olympics to the country of its origin, intrepid souls from throughout the area will compete for a metaphorical laurel wreath. A” bungled start” for the race continues to be one of Rappahannock County’s most hallowed traditions. We have had everything from a stalled starter’s vehicle to a misfiring starter’s gun, a malfunctioning bull-horn, and a lost time-keeper to our credit — not to mention an unprovoked deer attack on the fender of the Sheriffs Office van a few years back. The volunteer brain trusts have worked proudly — if dubiously — to ensure that something truly stupid will set the tone for the race. The Race Committee apologizes for an inadvertently competent start last year, and we want to assure one and all that we have multiple redundant screw-ups planned this year to compensate. Prizes... While there are any number of participants who legitimately compete for the $300 cash prize offered to the runner who beats the course record of 31:26 for men or 36:46 for women, the emphasis is on having a good time, and getting out alive. The first, second and third place trophies crafted by local artisan Merrill Strange for males and females in each of now twelve categories also acts as something of a incentive. And perhaps the Eva Smith Memorial trophies to the first finishing Rappahannock County resident (male and female) also adds some fleetness of foot to a field which is otherwise rather short on attitude but long on ... well ...character. Really, the bottom fine is getting out and enjoying the first blush of Spring — or for the overly aggressive amongst you, beating the daylights out of the losers, wanna-bes and neverweres. ... and more prizes In addition to the mug/trophies, T-shirts and the cheers of the teeming throngs lining the race course, for the fourth time we are offering drawings for gifts donated by local businesses. Local B&Bs will offer overnight accommodations for two and local restaurants (and L iM_ti ll ii iiiniiii irfi ftunM EVERYBODY WINS. Competitors in the 12-and-under class at the 25th running of the Fodderstack 10-k last year included (from left) Owen Monroe, Bennett Eastham, Chris Foster, Daniel Clement and Elizabeth Roper. tavemas, to continue the Olympics theme) are offering lunches, dinners and brunches, among other attractive offerings. You must be present at the awards ceremony to win these prizes; besides, scalpers offer little for unwanted seating in the Little Washington Olympics Arena. Just like the one in Athens, the roofs not on yet. The course The race runs from the Flint Hill Packing Shed, down Rt. 522 to a right turn onto Fodderstack Rd. (look for the State Trooper). Continue winding down the Fodderstack Road, where some helpful local residents will keep you from wandering off the course. Hint: if the only other runners you see are ungulates, have ear tags and four stomachs, you’re off-course — unless you are a member of 4-H. At several points, Girl Scouts will be passing out water (or water to those passing out), and the Rescue Squad will be perched on Lee’s Hill for the faint of heart, short of breath and imminent of death. Don’t worry, you’ll be on the home stretch then, and its almost all downhill from there. One of our fine Sheriffs Deputy’s will turn you left in Washington, and you'll go right to the Courthouse on Gay Street and a big finish where the spectators will cheer you to the rooftops (which as you probably know, aren’t all the high so this isn’t saying much). Plan on a fine day Since its inaugural run, the Fodderstack has become ,a high point in the local calendar of events. Both long-time local runners, Rappahannock weekenders and the odd dedicated runner travel to Rappahannock for what is often the first great day of Spring. Counsel has advised us that a guarantee of great weather would be injudicious, not to mention potentially actionable in the event of unforeseen meteorological events, so we will simply add that there has been only one rainy Fodderstack in the last fifteen years. Chariot service begins from Washington to Flint Hill at approximately 8:45 a m., with another at 9:20 a.m. Registration in Flint Hill at the Volunteer Fire Department Fairgrounds starts at 8:30 a.m., and runs until 9:30 a.m., in time for the start of the race at 10 a.m. Pre-registration < postmarked by April 12 to PO Box 124, Flint Hill, VA 22627) is $20, and is $25 the day of the race. There is a break for families of three or more registering together (the fee is reduced to $15 each). Running clubs or track teams of five or more pre-registering together can register for $18.00 per person. Contributions sought for auction The Lions Club Annual Auction will be held on Saturday, May 1 at the Bill Payne’s Auction Gallery in Amissville, beginning at 5 p.m. “This is a great time of year to hold the auction, since people are doing their spring clean up, their treasures can be recycled at the Lions’ Auction,” said President Tbm Tfepper. Lions Club members will pick-up items. Contributions may also be delivered to Payne’s on April 30 and May 1. Donations to the Lions can be tax deductible. Supporters of this annual fund raiser have been very generous in previous years both in contributing items and buying them at the auction. The proceeds are used in the community to help those needs' ing it most and sponsoring activities that include the sight and hearing testing van at the county schools, Camp Fantastic, Bland Music Competition, Relay for Life, county school athletics and other special needs of the community in general. Individuals and businesses wanting to donate items for auction should call an area coordinator for information. Area coordinators are: Hal McDermont, 675-1028, Tbwn of Washington, Bob Medcalfe, 675-3897, Flint Hill, Joel Daczewitz, 987-8395, Woodville, Carson Johnson, 987-8720, Sperryville, Charlie Sher, 937-7437, Amissville, Bob Lander, 987-8504, is chairman of this year’s event. Also, the Lions are raffling a set of Dale Earnhardt, Sr. #3, and a Dale Earnhardt Jr. #8, Remington Limited Edition .22 caliber rifles. Tickets are now for sale at various businesses in the county and can be obtained from any Lions Club member. Tickets will also be available on auction night prior to the drawing. Refreshments will be available for a modest cost from 4 p.m., when all items to be auctioned will be displayed for viewing and inspection. Drive a Few Miles. Save 10’s of Thousands! These same homes would cost you nearly $75,000 more. Drive a little, save a lot, and be in on this ground floor investment opportunity. SHENANDOAH COUNTY HUPP'S RIDGE Uniquely Designed Townhomes from the mid $100’s GRAND OPENING! Directions: 1-66 West to Exit 1A (1-81 South) to exit 298 - Strasburg Route 11 - at stop sign turn left onto Route 11 South. Go approximately 1.7 miles to a right on Route 55 West. Go .2 of a mile to a right turn into community. 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Rescue From Page Al woods. SMRG members learn the techniques of following trails and picking up evidence to help them judge the condition of the person their looking for. They need to know emergency medical care, map reading, compass reading and how use pulleys and rigs to transport the injured. Only last month, Swett worked with Shenandoah National Park rangers to bring an 11-year-old boy down from Old Rag Mountain in the dark. The child had spent seven hours crouched on the crest of the mountain after getting separated from a school group. The youngster had stayed calm and told Swett that he didn’t think he’d be rescued until dawn, but in the dark he was dangerously close to the edge of the cliff. Corning down the 3,291 foot mountain, Swett let the boy use his flashlight. “He loved that flashlight, but I told I needed for other rescues.” These rescue experts are vital members of a 400 person rescue network in Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. They will be the ones who come to get you when you’re lost, injured or in trouble in the remote areas of the Shenandoah National Park and Rappahannock County. On a recent Saturday, the members were “orienteering” in the Turkey Run Ridge area of Prince William Forest. The forest has a special orienteering area created by the 1972 Swedish Military Tfeam. It is used by rescue workers, United States Marines and oth Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper. •• 14115 Lovers Lane Culpeper Business Center Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Gretchen Hurley ers to test their orienteering skills. Orienteering in its simplest form is finding your way in the woods with a compass and a map, but for professionals it is also a “timed cross country competition.” Gretchen Hurley, 27, of Falls Church, had just come in from a competition — finding four points on a map, writing down the code numbers and getting through the forest in the rain to base in an hour-and-a-half. Hurley has been in SMRG for two years and is working to earn her “Field Tbam Member” rank, and is studying for an Emergency Medical Technician’s rating. But she is already “CQ” callout qualified, and has been on missions. A girlfriend got her involved after describing the rescue of people from a downed plane. Unlike Petersen, Hurley found her fiance among her colleagues. In one of her recent searches, she said, they were trying to find a 44-year-old woman who was reported to be despondent. But they didn’t get to her in time, and she took her life. “It spurs you to do better the next time,” she said. ' M 9 ^ Si 4 ^ ’ M|| mm mm mm ' • J*. with a handshake and^a Smile Rates as low Large Selection of Mew Vehicles h On-the-Spot Bank Financing1 . Niin-f isillSl ’ ■ . ■ * -r -v.'; •:' .■’ j\ T. 1...; >•i k Rebates - as Large ;$5,250K |F 250 West Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-3341 • Shoppers Hotline 800-255-637 See our Used Inventory at www.jimharrisauto.coi iMyEmail: harrisj@infi.netj> Dealer #1612Jig t i Photo Courtesy of Richard Lykes PLANNERS: Garden Club members who organized the tea to plan “The Gardens at Washington Court House” proposal (from left) President Jo-an Getsinger and members Lois Kerchner, Jeanne Jarrett, Alita Gardino, Betty Wood, Ruth Baumgardner, and Joanne Tepper. Street From Page A1 “beautify” the public areas around the court. The American flag flies from a pole bought by the Lions Club. The Rappahannock County Garden Club did a project in 1988, and has worked over the years on the county grounds. But many people believe that this time, it must be something lasting. Washington Mayor Eugene Leggett said that he thought it was a wonderful idea, and was sure the town council will support it. The land is entirely within the Tbwn of Washington. County Administrator John McCarthy said he personally supported the idea, and he believed that the supervisors would look favorably on a well designed project. Sheriff Larry Sherertz said the group should keep in mind that his office may want to expand the jail building. At the present time, the sheriff’s building is one of the smallest and oldest in the state. Miss Joan Getsinger, president of the Rappahannock County Garden Club, said the club had done something similar in 1988, but since then, the “Maintenance of it has kind of held us back.” She and others, including Katherine Bull, who handles the Episcopal Church’s garden, said the plantings should be native to Virginia and chosen to be hardy in this climate. But they warned that maintenance should be done by a paid contractor. Several club members said that volunteer help cannot be kept up in hot summers and cold winters. Candace Clough, an estate gardener, urged that a study be made of the traffic of people around the courthouse before a final plan is laid out. If funds permitted, she said there should be an automatic, electronic sprinkler system included in the plans. Fund raising suggestions ran the gamut from jumble sales to a music festival. When to formally kick off the campaign was discussed, but most of the audience agreed that July 4 was too soon for the group to arrange an announcing event. Cheri Woodard, of the Friends of the Library, said a similar committee should be formed to accept contributions that could be deducted from the donor’s taxes. The tea was arranged by the Garden Club, and included sandwiches and cookies. Nicholas M. Horrock may be reached at nhorrock@ timespapers.com. Rappahannock Garden Club to offer Scholarships The Rappahannock Count 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 nonrelated residents of Rappahannock County. The Rappahannock Garden Club will also offer a $1,000 scholarship grant in memory of Mary P. Marocchi. This grant was given by Rear Admiral J. Marocchi and family. The scholarship grant is being offered to a senior in Rappahannock County who is selecting a career in nursing or some other area of medicine. In order to receive this scholarship, the recipient must be a resident of Rappahannock County, a member of this year’s graduating class (home schooled or other schools), be accepted at an accredited four year college or university, have a need for financial assistance and be recommended 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 937-4072. The deadline for returning the applications to the guidance department of the Rappahannock County High School is Jday 18, 2004.

Neighbors/B2, B8 Obituaries/B8 Classifieds/B4-B 7 Countryside Section B Equine facility awaits a record yield By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer When Robert Miller shipped his prize Quarter Horse mare Rappahannock County last spring, he was steeled for disappointment. Zippo’s Tammy Te carries world champion pleasure horse blood in her sturdy chestnut body, but at 21, the aging mare’s conception rate was already spotty — just four foals from nine years of breeding, and a failed pregnancy the previous year, gave Miller pause. Perhaps Tammy’s broodmare career was over, he thought sadly. Still, the Tfexas family practitioner had high hopes. He researched the newest breakthroughs in horse breeding, selecting Equine Reproduction Concepts for its world-renown in the relatively new science of embryo transfer. The state-of-the-art facility on Hackley’s Mill Road north of Amissville is owned by Dr. Kevin Dippert. It was designed specifically for that purpose by Warrenton architect J. Tucker. Embryo transfer is a complex procedure in which a donor mare is impregnated, the resulting embryo flushed from her body and surgically placed in a recipient mare, who then carries the pregnancy to term. This is still a delicate specialty in the developing world of veterinary medicine. It seemed like a good plan for the aging Tammy — she produces the egg, and hence the genetic material, but another younger mare carries the foal. When Dr. Dippert first began working with Tammy last spring, he said that the mare’s owner was clear about his wishes: He would like to get as many foals from Tammy through the embryo transfer program as possible. He also didn’t want her bred past July, leaving Dippert and the ERC team just over four months to obtain one, or more, pregnancies. With the use of short cycling procedures — standard in the breeding industry to induce a mare into heat earlier than her usual 28-day cycle — Dippert predicted that he could get seven or eight viable cycles from Tammy within the time frame. Soon after Tammy arrived at the quiet ERC facility, she was given a prostiglandin shot to induce a heat MOTHERHOOD X 5: Zippo’s Tammy Te, at right, poses at ERC in Amissville with the five recipient mares carrying her foals. cycle. She was bred, via artificial insemination, the day her cycle began, sent from Downer’s farm three hours north of the ERC. Seven days after insemination, port the shared pregnancy. Though ERC occasionally uses a non-surgical method of ET, Dippert said he prefers the higher success rate of the surgical method. A simple, stand This was his favorite mare. Up in New Jersey, Downer was nervous. This was his best stallion. Back in Amissville, Dippert was confident. This was routine. phase two ot the project began in earnest. “Embryos are routinely recovered from the donor mare seven days post ovulation,” explained Dippert. “The process involves flushing the uterus with a modified saline solution ... passing a catheter through the cervix. “The fluid is then recovered from the uterus ... and filtered for identification of SUCCESS: Dr. Kevin Dippert of ERC thinks the five foals could be ah embryo transfer record. Aitnougn it reads like fantasy, embryo transfer has become standard operating procedure for Dippert and his team. The numbers are not quite as high as in normal pregnancy, but they are impressive. Dippert said there is a 65 percent chance of recovering a viable embryo from a donor mare, and, then, a 65 to 70 percent chance of getting a pregnancy from a transfer. Still, ' everyone involved held his collective breath. the embryo, he added, noting that a 7-day-old embryo is barely a millimeter in diameter — about the size of a flea, and hardly visible to the naked eye. Peering into his microscope, Dr. Dippert identified his subject: a single tiny, precious embryo. Dippert and his team went to work to transfer the miniature but rapidly growing foal into a recipient mare, carefully chosen from Dippert’s herd of about 45. This mare was selected and monitored to stay on the same cycle as Tammy so her body was ready to sup mg surgery, the procedure involves a standing sedation of the recipient mare, a 4- to 6-inch incision on her flank and direct insertion of the embiyo into her uterine horn. “We have about a two-hour window” to get the embiyo into the recipient mare, Dippert said. As soon as it was identified under the microscope, the clock started ticking: Tammy’s embryo was rushed to the recipient mare, and Dippert popped it in. Confident Down in Tfexas, Miller was nervous. Sure enough, five days after the flea-sized embryo — just a floating dot, really — was implanted into the recipient mare, Dippert detected a successful pregnancy via ultrasound. Miller was thrilled, he said. And ready to try again. By the end of July, Dippert’s official deadline for breeding Tammy, he had achieved seven heat cycles, harvested nine viable embryos (two cycles produced two eggs, and two pregnancies), with a total of five successful embryo transfers. “We’re not sure if it’s a world record, but it has to be a Virginia record,” Dippert said. “In 2001, we had a 21year-old Thoroughbred mare who yielded four pregnancies from just two breeding cycles. But Tammy definitely outshined her.” With the five recipient mares safely impregnated, they were tinned back out to pasture at ERC and constantly checked for growth and development. Dippert said that most owners take their donor mares and the recipient mares home after they are rechecked in foal at 65 days. That date, Dippert said, coincides with the time he can usually confirm fetal sex. “I’ve never been wrong” about the sex of a foal in utero, Dippert said. “There are a few cases where you just can’t tell. In that case, I just tell the owner we don’t know if it’s a colt or filly, but if you can see it on the ultrasound, you can easily tell which it is.” So, in early fall last year, Tammy and her five-mare harem — all confirmed to be carrying fillies — were shipped a few hours north to Downer’s farm. The year-long odyssey entered a new phase last week when, at the Walt Downer Quarter Horse Ranch in southern New Jersey, the first of Tammy’s five foals was bom. A second is due any minute. Another foal is due in June, with two — the result of a double ovulation by Tammy last July — due on the same day in July. Tammy Te is living at Downer’s ranch, as is the sire of all five foals, Downer’s champion pleasure stallion Principle Investment. “We’re doing a foal share deal,” explained Miller. “So I wanted him to have Tammy and all the girls right there. Plus, if we decide to breed her back in the spring, 111 probably go to Principle Investment again, so she’ll be in the right place.” “I’m sure well have the whole group turned out together when they’re all bom,” Downer said, adding that he plans to turn Tammy out with the “girls” and the five foals once they are old enough to be socialized to other horses. “We’ll get a family portrait,” Downer said, with the stallion, Tammy, the five “girls” and the five foals. “I guess I’ll need a wide-angle lens,” he said with a chuckle. Dr. Dippert can be reached at ERC at ( 540) 937-9832. Boxwood Hill is added to Virginia Landmarks By John Toler Rappahannock News Staff Writer Boxwood Hill in Castle ton was recently added to the Virginia Landmarks Register. Formerly known as the George L. Carder House, Boxwood Hill is located at 456 Scrabble Road, about two miles off of Route 522. It is owned by Peter H. Brink and Susan G. Brink of Washington, D.C. The two-story, gable-roofed brick house was built by George L. Carder in 1833, the year that Rappahannock County was chartered. According to the registration form filed with the National Register of Historic Places, the main house at Boxwood Hill was “Built for a prosperous but middling Rappahannock County farming family.” It goes on to describe the house as “Plain in form, its original details are molded and composed in the Federal style. One notable component of its design is an original kitchen built into the cellar.” Also found on the property is a oneroom log house, which probably predates the 1833 structure. It is noted that at its largest, the farming operation there encompassed 300 acres. The house was last sold in 2002 with about four acres. Boxwood Hill was entered into the Virginia Register following the March 17 meeting of the Historic Resources Board and the State Review Board. In addition to Boxwood Hill, 24 other properties, two Multiple Property Documents, and the boundary expansions of two,previously listed districts were added to the Virginia Register last month. Other nearby properties include Janney Hill, Loudoun County, and Walnut Grove, Spotsylvania County. Newly-added nearby historic districts include the Crooked Run Valley Rural Historic District, Fauquier County; the Shenandoah Historic District, Page County; and the Stanardsville Historic District, Greene County. HISTORIC: Boxwood Hill in Castleton was built in 1833. It was once the main house of a large farm. The four newly-added state-owned register properties were Memorial -I Chuck Redd Trio to play April 17 The popular series of jazz concerts at the Theatre at Washington, Virginia continues on Saturday, April 17 at 8 p.m. with a program from the Chuck Redd Trio. Redd will be playing vibes and drums, Richard Miller will play guitar, and James King will be heard on bass. t Redd has long been one of the Theatre audience’s favorite jazz musicians. He first came to the Theatre several years ago with the Charlie Byrd Trio, which he joined at the age of 21 and with which he played all over the world until Charlie’s death. Last month, Redd was featured at the March of Jazz, an all-star jazz festival in Clearwater, Florida working with Bill Charlap, Bucky Pizzarelli (both of whom have '* appeared at the Theatre) and others. He was recently a featured guest artist with the Army Blues Jazz Ensemble, as well as with big bands in Oregon and in Alabama. This fall he will be touring Japan with Ken Peplowski and Tferry Gibbs. Other performers Guitarist Richard Miller comes from a multicultural background. He was bom in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to an American father and a Brazilian mother. He is well known in the Washington, D.C. area for his performances of both classical guitar music and popular Brazilian and Latin American music. As a classical guitarist, he has appeared at the Kennedy Center, the Library of Congress and Strathmore Hall. As a “popular” musician he has performed and recorded for more than ten years, playing Brazilian and Latin jazz. * He is writing a Ph.D. thesis at the Catholic University of America entitled, “The Guitar in the Brazilian Choro,” focusing on the role of the guitar in the instrumental style of Brazilian music that is the foundation for samba and bossa nova and most popular music in Brazil. James King is one of the most indemand jazz bassists on the East Coast. He works frequently with saxophonist Gary Bartz, and has toured with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Milt Jackson, and many others. Tickets for the concert are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s spring schedule, phone (540) 675-1253 or send an e-mail to TheatreVA@aol.com. Gymnasium, Monroe Hill, and McCormick Observatory, all at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville; and Sky Meadows State Park,in Fauquier and Clarke Counties. There is a growing interest in creating rural historic districts in Rappahannock County. Research is currently underway to establish the Laurel Mills community as an historic district, as reported in the Rappahannock News on April 1, 2004. How to qualify According to Kathleen S. Kilpatrick, director of the Department of Historic Resources, a property must be associated with significant historical events or persons, or possess outstanding archaeological or architectural importance, to be considered for listing on the Virginia register. “Structures, sites, and districts are carefully evaluated before being nominated to the register. Each building is photographed and detailed historical, architectural, and archaeological analyses are prepared. The resulting documentation bwomes a part of the state historic resources office’s permanent archives.” The Virginia register is designed to increase awareness of the value of his toric resources in a community or region so that well-informed decisions can be made about their future use. Listing on the Virginia register places absolutely no restrictions on the owner’s use of the property. Registration is an educational act, designed to identify historic resources and encourage — but not require — their preservation. Numerous benefits Although a Virginia register listing does not prevent an owner from demolishing, selling, or altering a property, it does provide benefits such as technical assistance from the Department of Historic Resources and statewide recognition. The owner of a Virginia landmark may be eligible for state and federal rehabilitation tax credit programs, and may elect to donate a preservation easement on a historic property. For further information on these properties or any other programs involving the Department of Historic Resources, log onto the department’s website at www.dhr.virgima.gov. Nomination reports on these resources, including photographs, can be reviewed at http://www.dhr. Virginia. gov/homepage_features/board_activities.htm.

ctivities Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: John Heddleston Sunday: Contemporary Services 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Traditional Services 11 a.m. Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study Amissville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m. Thursday: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Sen/ice 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Trey Hensley Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. * Bible Study 7 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist churches will have worship services as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m,, Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m.; and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Short) is pastor and invites the public. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. John B. Haynes Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Administrator: Rev. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m, Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Good Friday Service 12 noon Easter Sunday: Sunrise service at the Parsonage 6 a.m. Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School-Children and adults 10 a.m. Egg Hunt 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Meditation 7 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Thornton *s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening-Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Richard Cox Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. and third Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Church News Good Friday service The Sperryville United Methodist Church will hold a Good Friday Service, Friday night April 9 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Easter breakfast, service Easter breakfast will be served at Forest Grove School, Vlewtown, beginning at 7 a.m. on April 11. It will be followed by an Easter egg hunt at 9 a.m. Special music and fellowship begins at 9:30 a.m. Forest Grove Church will then have its Easter service at 11 a.m. Sunrise service Woodville Baptist Church will host its Easter Sunrise Service on Red Oak Mountain at 6:30 a.m. All are invited for an unforgettable mountain top experience. Easter camp meeting The New Hope Baptist Bible Church in Sperryville invites everyone to its Ninth Easter Camp meeting April 11-18. Service times are Sundays at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. and also 6 p.m., and Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. There will be special singing at each service. The church is located at 116 Water Street in Sperryville. For more information call 987-8711 or 547-4202. Special service The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will hold a special service on Sunday, April 18 at 6 p.m. Evangelist David Clanagan will be presenting music, songs and the message. Let’s praise the Lord together. Everyone is welcome. Gid Brown Revival The Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church in Washington will hold a revival April 18-23 at 7:30 p.m. There will be special singing and a nursery provided. Pastor John Burke invites all to attend. Revival planned Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church in Sperryville will hold a revival from April 19-23 at 7:30 p.m. with Dr. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle, Va. will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome. Local teens learn that ‘true love waits’ Each year for the past decade, Rappahannock teens have joined in the annual “True Love Waits” campaign by participating in a local True Love Waits rally. True Love Waits promotes sexual abstinence until marriage, and each year dozens of local teens pledge to follow its precepts. At the local rally, held March 14 at the Washington Baptist Church, nearly half the participants were recommitting their pledges of sexual purity by signing up for their second or third consecutive year. Their goal: to abstain from sex until marriage. This year’s Rappahannock rally theme, “Olympic Game Rally,” included international chili cuisine, competitive games, praise-dance groups from F.T., Reynolds and Washington Baptist churches, a duo interpretation comedy routine, youth skits, and an informative, insightful presentation by Kaye Mathes of the Culpeper Crisis Pregnancy Center. One participant, Ella Miller, of Washington, recalled Ms. Mathes saying that many teens dressed inappropriately with the excuse that the were just expressing themselves. Mathes encouraged students to remember their bodies as temples of God. True Love Waits is sponsored locally by “Friends 2 Mom,” an interdenominational Christian mothers organization, which is active year-round in supporting pregnant and parenting teens as well. For information about the group, call 987-8137. TRUE LOVE WAITS: Rappahannock teens Ella Miller (left, in veil) and Taylor Yowell (right) lead a skit at a recent rally, part of a worldwide program promoting sexual abstinence until marriage. ‘Relay for Life’ fund-raiser on Saturday Last Friday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Butler of Smith Heritage Lane were honored with a surprise party for their 40th wedding anniversary and was held at the Lakeside Clubhouse on Rt. 522 near Culpeper. Our friends up Woodville way are having their “Relay for Life” team fund raiser on Saturday, April 10 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. It takes place at the Shiloh Baptist Church, 618 Red Oak Mountain Road. Baked goods, crafts, potted plants, etc. will be on sale. This event is sponsored by Melvin’s Crusaders and all are welcome, according to spokesperson Miss Ellen Timbers. Congratulation to Angela Van Nostrand for having made the all “A” Honor Roll for the past grading period at Floyd T. Binns School, where she is an eight grader. Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hoover of Carlyle, Pa. were Saturday Boston By MARIE RATIONS Hi overnight guests of Mr. and MA, Jerry Mills and daughters. The Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will be having their Spring Fling Craft Festival on Saturday, April 24 at their building on Route 522. They are now seeking vendors and for more information, call Ellen at (540) 825-4848 or Vickie at (540) 937-8988. A very impressive service took place Friday evening at Massanova Pentecostal Church, when Ricky Savage was ordained to the Gospel ministry. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Emily Meadows here in Boston, and all her family members, upon the passing of her mother, Mrs. Helen Dellinger, which occurred at Mountain View Nursing Home, Aroda, on Wednesday. Rev. Steve Dodson of Boston, pastor of Hazel River Church, will be speaking at the 8th anniversary of Emanuel Christian Assembly in Ruchersville on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. William Peregory was honored with a Retirement party last Saturday at the Washington Fire Hall. It was attended by Mr. and Mrs. James Gheen of Mauertown, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hoover of Carlyle, Pa., Donald Gheen of Bealeton, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Findley of Hagerstown, Md., Joel, Kenny and Heidi Peregory of Front Royal and friend Doris and son Quentin of Winchester, Byron Ryder of Warrenton, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory, Loren and Bryce and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bragg and family of Amissville. Also Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hugill of Manassas, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Savage and family, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and Jason, Mrs. Chrissy Robinson and Daniel, Rev. and Mrs. L. D. Savage, Joe, Joseph, and Jennifer Peregory, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and family, Mrs. Patsy Wharton and Mrs. Lelia Brooks and daughter, Betsy a’l local, and Mrs. Ruth Peregory, William’s wife. We are happy to report that Mrs. Sandy Jenkins who was recently injured in an automobile accident and been a patient in Fairfax hospital, has returned home and said to be improving. 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 Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 &HERR BuSldiflB Building SunirfyCorp. “See Us For All 'four Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road (540)1254)937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 Your Personal Best Hive you ever heard the question... ’Are you doing your persona! best7. 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Call Jeanne Cobert for Fauquier or Diane Warren for Gainesville 540-347-4222 Upcoming Events Distribution rescheduled The distribution of American Chestnut seedlings by the Rappahannock Lions Clb, originally scheduled for last Saturday,will take place this Saturday, April 10. beginning at 7 a.m. at the Rappahannock Co-op. A donation of $2 per tree is requested, with a limit of 10 trees per person. Fund raiser planned The Rappahannock Major League Girls Softball Team, sponsored by Settle’s Excavating will hold a benefit car wash and bake sale Saturday, April 10 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the 211 Quicke Mart, Washington. All proceeds from this event will go toward the purchase of a concession stand for our field. If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation, contact Theresa Settle at 937-4352 or Sharon Dodson at 987-8368 or Marlena Lee at 937-6035. 'Eggstravaganza ’ at Farfelu Farfelu Vineyards will host an Easter “Eggstravaganza" on April 10-11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. There will be Easter eggs in the meadow for children, and the Frenchman’s Corner will be on site offering samples of Neuhaus Belgian chocolates. Directions and additional information are available by visit www.farfeluwine.com or email info@farfeluwine.com or call (540) 364-2930. RAAC going to Corcoran RAAC is offering a trip to the Corcoran Gallery, Washington, D.C., to see the exhibit, “The Quilts of Gee Bend.” Cost is $15 for members of RAAC, $20 for non-members, plus $5 admission to the gallery. For reservations, call Claudia Mitchell at 675-2146. Musicians to perform The Toyy-Mann Quintet, featuring jazz harmonica player Denny Toyy, vocalist Laura Mann and Mike Denola on saxophone will appear April 10 at the Ki Theatre, 310 Main Street, Washington, for a matinee concert. Tickets are general admission $12, students $7. For information, call (5540) 6753580. Easter egg hunt The Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will host its annual free Easter Egg Hunt for children up to 12 years of age on Saturday, April 10 at 11 a.m. Each child will receive a firefighter helmet candy basket. Beekeepers to meet The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its April Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on April 15 at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service building at the corner of Davis Street and South West Street, Culpeper. The program will feature Swarming Season, Getting Ready for Bees, Preparing for Honey. For further information contact Pat Haskell at (703) 560-3484. 2004 Relay for Life Team captains are still needed for this year’s community fund-raiser, "Relay for Life," which raises funds to help fight cancer. The third meeting of team captains, and those interested in being one, will be held on April 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. All teams need to register by this date to have their Team Name on the back of this year's tshirt. For more information, call Ben Atkins, 635-2377. Civil War Roundtable Joe McKinney of Brandy Station will be the speaker at the Blue Ridge Civil War Roundtable, which will meet April 20 at the Rappahannock County Library. He will present a comparison of the Union and Confederate cavalries. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the program begins at 7:30 p.m. for information, call Gary Wilson at (540) 547-4106. Rappahannock Free Clinic The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a branch of the Fauquier Free Clinic,will be open April 21, May 5 and May 19 at the Rappahannock Health Department in Washington. Patient registration is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. There is currently a shortage of nurses to assist at the clinic. Those willing to help (it is not necessary to be a RN) are urged to call the clinic at 6752525 or 347-0394. RappFlow event 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. For more information contact rappflow@earthlink.net. International Festival April Costumed performers, festive tents, and exciting music and dancing will turn the baseball practice field next to Rappahannock County High School into an International Festival on Sunday, April 25 from noon until 4 p.m. Entertainment will include “English” Maypole dancers; Abasi Johnson’s group "More Than a Drum," featuring African percussion instruments; Turkish-American folk dancers; and “Black Heritage," an international jazz group from Berlin, Germany. Admission is free. To participate with an exhibit or for further information, call the Headwaters office 675-1819 between 8:30 a.m. and noon. 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. Art exhibit in Orange Virginia National Bank is sponsoring an exhibit of original work by Wesley Dennis (1903-1966), noted artist and illustrator of classic children’s literature, at The Arts Center In Orange May 23 through July 10, 2004. The Arts Center is located at 129 East Main Street in Orange, and is free and open to the public. It is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Call 540-672-7311 for more information. Kids ’ summer clay camp Sign up is underway for Kids' Summer Clay Camp. The weeks of camp are: June 21-25, June 29-July 2, July 5-9, Aug. 2-6, Aug. 9-13 and Aug. 16-20. Call 987-1000 or stop by Sperryville Pottery for more information. Summer workshops Headwaters will once again host summer enrichment workshops for Rappahannock County children from second grade through eighth. Dates are July 19-23 and July 26-31. Information will go home with children in late April. Plan your calendars now. For additional information call 675-1819.

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I Act which mates it illegal to advertise any prate, limitation or dtacrlmi nation based on race, color, reft , sax, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intern i to make any such references, limitations or tfsoimina>, the Commonwealth of Virginia torbide debased on elderlineas, parenthood, or hara#-; not knowingly accept any advertising for r » which la in violation of the taw. A» persona are f that a« dwalings advertisad are available on i opportunity basia. -\'i% BRAND NEW LUXURY APARTMENT COMMUNITY 1,2&3bedroom spacious apartments Starting at $725 Available Immediately' Stuart Hilt 540-542-1940 www.stuart-hill.com EHO LARGE EFFICIENCY OVER stable, $850/ mo, non smkg unit. Stable space avail, at adcPI fee. Centrally located to most major horse shows. Burke Associates Real Estate. 540-347-2121 LEESBURG- 1 BR, 1 BA in Country Club Green, $800/mo. Utils, not incl. Call 540-668-6164. LEESBURG: Lg 1 BR condo. Cavalier Arms. $725. all utils inc., except elec. W/D in bldg. AvI. 4/15. 703-771-8348 WATERFORD 1BR, 1BA, AC, W/D, parking. Lg. yd. Pets ok I FurrV unfurn. $975/mo. with utils. 703-728-8456. Clarke Co. Farm Apt. $585/mo. incl. util. Avail early/mid-May. Lease & refs. req. OLREA. Greenhalgh Real Estate 540-837-3030 LEESBURG- 1 BR. 1 BA condo. Newer carpeting. Top fir. $850/mo incl utils except elec. 412-231-5750. LEESBURG • LG patio 1 BR in sought after Fox Chapel. W/D, pool, tennis, trees, $600. Credit cds acc. 703-818-8866. MCLEAN/ Gates of McLean, totally renovated. 2BR, 2 full BA, $1700 /mo. Avail, now. 240-888-6609. RENTAL LEESBURG CONDO 1 bedroom, 1 bath in great shape & ready! $800/ month Call 703-779-7422 RESTON/ WEST MARKET: 2BR, 2-1/2BA, gar, balcony, fpl, clubhouse. Walk to Town Ctr. $1795/mo. evaklein@aol. 703-406-6100 ASHBURN, VA room for rent in sunny SFHome, priv Ba, gar. internet, cable, 1 mite/Toll Rd. $500. 703-217-4583 This Could be Your Adi Call 540-347-4222 Buy a 5 BR Foreclosure! Only $19,900! Stop Renting. For listings, call 800-319-3323, ext 1278. CHARLES TOWN, WV 3 BR, 2.5 BA in Ranson Estates. Full bsmt. & gar. $1300/mo. Call Adam Link, 304-671-5278 ERA Liberty Realty, John Kilroy, Broker CHARLES TOWN, WV Lg. new duplex on Fairway of Golf Course. 2 BR, 2.5 BA, $1300/mo. Call Adam Link, 304-671-5278 ERA Liberty Realty, John Kilroy, Broker. Clarke Co.- Charming 2 BR, 3 BA cottage on farm; FP, old floors, paneled DR, den. kit., mudroonrVlaundry. Nice yard Great views. $1600/mo. + uti Lease & refs. req. OLREA Greenhalgh Real Estate, 540837-3030, CLARKE CO. log cabin - modern kit/ bath/ heating, 2+ BRs, 60 acs on Shenandoah River. AvI now. $1200/mo w/2 mo dep. Call 5-9pm 540955-3870, owner Turkel Clarke County- 1 BR cottage on farm. FP, W/D. Great loc & views. $800/mo + util. Lease & refs. req. OLREA. Greenhalgh Real Estate. 540837-3030. FRONT ROYAL, 3BR, 1 BA, brick, CAC, workshop, mins to 166. No pets. Credit report/refs. $800/mo. + sec dep. 540-635-8653 Furnished, attractive colonial, pack your clothes & move in. Fenced yd, 4BR, 2BA, $1500/mo. 1 mo dep & security. Stonewall Realty Property Management. 540635-7661 ask for Gail. House A bam for rent behind Greet Meadow Equestrian Facility, The Plains, VA Meadow House & Meadow Barn 3BR, 1.5BA, country kitchen, all appliances, heat pump & ac. Bam with hay loft, heated tack room with W/D & VS> BA, feed room. 3 horses maximum. $2225/mo, 1 yr. lease minimum. Call Cathy Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540-687-4144 LEESBURG/ Stratford, 4 BR, 3-1/2BA brand new SFH, W/W, W/D, FP, fin. bsmt, pool, lake, tennis, 2-car garage, $2750. 301-983-9315. LOVETTS V1LLE, ALL brick, master bdrm w/ walk-in closet, guest bdrm, 2.5 BA, Irge 2 car gar., CAC, $1500 mo. 540-882-4668. MIDDLEBURQ, VA- Very cute, in town, newly renovated house. 2 BR, 1.5 BA, Eat-in kit., LR, DR, fenced yd. Avail. April 1st. Call 540-6876590,9-5. RESTORES^ 'HOME, Woodville/ Rapp. Co., VA, 2BR, 2BA, appls, CAC. deck, mnt views, $800/mo, 540-987-8886 SWIM, FISH, CANOE AND LAKEVIEWI Enjoy outstanding views from every room! Large deck and 2 balconies overlooking the water. New 3BR, 2BA contemporary, full bsmt, backyard gazebo on Rappahannock River. Two community lakes for swimming and boating. Located near AmissvHle in Rappahannock County about 20 minutes from Warrenton. Will consider pets. $1300/mo Owner/broker. 540-6754901. WASHINGTON, VA: 3 BR, 1.5 BA + den, W/D, CAC, wood stove, Ig. deck, Perfect for 2 singles or 2 couples, each w/ own room & office. $1100/mo. Call 202215-2343. 66 ASHBURN- LUX Live-in style, very clean & freshly painted TH w/ rm for rent w/ closet & full BA. $550/mo. 703475-7545. Close to 267 CENTREVILLE: 1BR, ipriv BA avail in a 3BR, 3.5BA TH. $575/ mo. + 1/3 utils. Maid cleaning svcs inc. 703-868-7916. STERLING- Great loc, 2 Ig rms to share in lovely N/S home, parking, DSL, phone, prh/. BA, avail now., Resp. prof. $650 & $550. 703-4305710 Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 STERLING Seeking MS responstote prof, or couple to share 2BR luxury apt Master BRsutefurished w/ queen bed & desk. $65Q/mo + fi util. Rent for couple $700/mo. + J4 util. Dish TV, W/D, pool & Available now1 IU UPPERVILLE/DELA PLANE, must seel Ig farmhse on 400 acres. Priv. ba., pets ok. Btwn Rt. 66 & 50. $750 mo. Avail, immed. 540-364-4605. LEESBURQ-5BR. $1800/ month; 3BR, $995/mo.; Reston-Southgate Sq, 3BR, $1100/ mo. 703SI S-5557/214-5744. LEESBURQ- 3 M TH in Exeter, gorgeous 3-4 BR, 2.5BA, deck & fried yard, no pets or smoking. Avail 5/1. $1495/ mo. 703-307-5774. LEESBURG, TOWNHOUSE, 1 yr old. 4BR, 3- 1/2BA, W/D in fin basement. Deck and fenced rear yard. Avail. 4- 1-04, $1550/mo. Call 703-777-4586. MCLEAN ELEGANT TH loc. by shops/ cafes, hdwd firs, hi ceilings, deck, fned yd. $2375/ mo. 703-556-0187. RENT OR RENT TO OWN- Leesburg - 3 BR & 2 BR, 1.5 BA. Pets considered. Avail. 4/1 & 4/15. O/A. $1100$1275/mo. 703-7772330. SOUTH RIDING- Brand new lux 3 M, 3-4 BR, 2.5 BA, deck, gar., avail now. $1600/mo. Call Wendy 703-989-7414 STRASBURG, VA, NEW LUXURY TH, Rent to Own, 2000 SF, 3BR, 3.5BA, FAM RM, FPL REC RM, $1,100/M0. www. RobinGochenour.co ED Sager Associates, (540) 3256837 This could be your Ad! Call 347-4222 Childcare/Offered Summer care? Summer au pair! Enjoy a carefree summer with ONE form of childcare perfect for 9choo! age kids your au pair wtt be your children 's summer companion, activities coordinator. tutor ajxi famty vacation helper! Au pars are quatfied and carefuty screened Contact us today for more information: 1-900-333-6056 or culturmlcm9.c0m Cultural Care Summer Au Pair ATTN: DENTISTS and DOCTORS! WILL BARTER, deer hunting on my private land. 540-253-5575 BETHANY BEACH AREA: New lux. home in Bear Trap Dunes beach/ golf community Sleeps 8, 3 BR, 2Vi BA & gar. Bright, open ftoorplan w/ 2000 sq. ft. of space, new furnishings & upgraded appli. 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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 New Hoae Buyers Learn how to get money back on your new home purchase. 800-375-6021 x 7011 fora Free Report. Fisa1*"* 6 Ac-$89,900 Abandoned Farm Build your dream. Private 15 min. to MARC Train. Financing available. (800) 842-9091 11 Ac-129,900 Forest Haven Spring fed pond, mature forest Abundant views, wildlife galore! Location, Location Won’t Last (800) 842-9091 www.american acreaoe.com 39 AC • $94,900. 1000' Large Creek. Rare! Postcard setting of fields, forest & gorgeous creek! Great low, longterm financing. Call now 1-800-888-1262. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Pet* THE FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauauierspca.com e-rnaii spca@erois.com for a complete and up to date listing fl33 1 4+AC-$149,900 50 Mile Mtn Views Potomac OverViews 90 mins west of DC. Private, wooded parcel w/untouchable views of trie Potomac River & C&O Canal. Access to the river thru private marina. Low term financing. Wont last, call now 1877-777-4837. 6+/-AC-$379,900 POTOMAC RNEFFRONT View of C&O Canal One of a kind w/over 280 ft. on deep, boatable Potomac River. Mins from I81. Low rate financing. Cal now 1-877-777-4837. 3+ AC -$89,900 Private Marina New to market. Park-like setting w/ meadows & hardwoods - great for horses! Bonus: Access to Potomac River thru private marina. Special financing. Call for early appt 1-877-777-4837. 25 ACRES - $92,940 1000’ Trout Stream! Direct 4 lane highway access. Incredible mountain views. Easy to build. New low rate, long-term financing Call now 1-800-888-1262. PURCELLVILLE (1 mile outside): 3.2 wooded acre lot for sale. Perked with well. Next to Mountain View Elem. School. $700,000+/home neighborhood. Gorgeous mountain views. $350,000. 540454-2272. ■TOP OF THE world 50 mile 360° Views! 20 Acres - $199,500. Unmatched views of big mtn peaks & deep valleys. Unique, level, useable. New, low financing. Call now 1800-888-1262. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 BEAUTIFUL LOTS-West Culpeper Co J Rappahannock Hunt area. Wooded, GREAT Mntn views, 5 & 8 ac. Call Linda/Tara 800-2721292 x232 FAUQUIER FARM, 3BR, Cape Cod, 4 stalls, cottage, pond, 25 efs, 50 mis to DC. between Fredericksburg & Warrenton. $375K. 540636-3341 SHEN. RIVER PROPERTY State-of-the art kit., MBR w/sauna, stone FP, bal- • cony, garage w/office, & more on 3 acres. $489,000. Melissa Warner, Sager Assoc., 540335-1387 STONEWALL FARM, Rappahannock Co., VA, 196 acs, lovely views, plenty of open pasture, & several great building sites. 5 mis S. ot SperryviKe. $1,150,000. Call Jim Faulconer, 434-2951131. Mclean Faulconer Realtors. 2001 “HIGH End" quality mobile home in Va.'s premier park. Assumable loan $77,000,703222-0009. Town of Washington Commercial Space Three large offices Reception area $1100 monthly Call 540-635-9753 Times Community Newspapers We’ve Got Northern Virginia wrapped up Call 347-4222 -9 Auctions PEARSON AUCTIONS Sat. April 10th Bfightview Farm, Warrenton From E. Bypass, Meetze Rd exit E. to Old Auburn Rd., turn beside Brightvtew Cemetery to auction See ad “A " section this paper ★★★★★★★★★ Sat. April 24 9:30 am full estate from Manassas at Fauauier Fair Blda Sat. Mav 1 Mills Estate, Waterloo Street, _Warrenton, VA ‘and there are more comma" www.pearsonauctions.com 540-439-1187 Bernice & Flash Pearson va lie 402/833

AUTO GLASS BUSINESS Established clientele1 Interested parties mail to: JEC 567540, The Fauquier Times Democrat. P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA 20188 WANTED: Older fishing tackle, bamboo rods, reels, lures, etc. Also Coleman camp gear, hunting items. Zippo lighters. Wild Game Calls & Recurved bows Call Bob 540-545-8508. Berryville. Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Since 1992 fisfiSrg New Repair Depot in Manassas 703-530-7677 • Sevang Uaatxfi Compute' OSX Upgrades • Need help? • Classes Forming • Massey Ferguson Model 30 Industrial Tractor, 50 HP diesel, heavy duty loader, 3pt hitch, new tires. $4800. 540-5474883 Place Your Ad Today Call 347-4222 Fax 349-8676 SPLIT SEASONED FIREWOOD: $100 for Vi cord You haul. 540454 2272 BDRM - $875 CHERRY 7PC SLEIGH BED SET Beautiful w dovetailed drawers. New in box. 703-898-8768. BED $250 BRAND NEW KING PILLOWTOP SET in plastic w/war. Can deliver. 703-5937656. 4 BED - BRAND NEW QUEEN PILLOWTOP SET in plastic w,'warranty. $150. Can deliver. 703-898-8768 ■ Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 BED- 2pc FULL SIZE MATTRESS SET New in plastic $125. Can Deliver 703-593-7656 BEDRM - $550 COMPLETE 5PC SET NEW IN BOXES Can dlvr.703-898-8768 BEDROOM - A beautiful King.Queen Sleigh Bed w/chst. drssr. mirr, nt-stnd $1,985 Can dlvr. 703-898-8768. Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 2 BEDROOM SUITES: 1 single bed w/ 7 pieces, desk, 5 drawer chest, corner unit, hutch w/ drawers 4 shelves, mirror, headboard w/ shetf 4 light, $300 for all 1 Single Bed Set: Rustic bam turn., desk w/ lighted hutch, chair, bookcase. 5 drawer chest, stand, heavy duty 4 durable Sell as set or separate. $300 for all All furniture in good useable cond. 703-771-0280. DINING ROOM Cherry 8pc Tble. Chairs, China Cab - New In Boxes $895. Can deliver. 703898-8768 DIN RM 10 PC Beautiful Formal set: Chairs, table, china cab. Still in boxes. $1795. Can dlvr. 703-898-9247. v_:_ FURN BLACK LEATHER SOFA Brand new Must Sell $550 703-898-9247. KENMORE PORTABLE W/ D, apt-sz. like new. $325: 2 book sheVes & match file cab. $225: kit tbl/ 4 chrs. $150; elect, bed - adjustable fullSZ. $275. 703-327-4070 Leather Sofa 4 Love seat - Brand new - matching set $895 '03-8988768 MAHOGANY DR SET 6 chairs. 2 leaves 4 pads, china hutch, buffet $1200 Call after 6pm 540-349-9242 TV Big Screen. 55", $1K Honey oak Armoire. matching end tbl 4 trunk coffee $500 540347-1907 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 236 Hay Straw S MaS ROUND BALES OF Hay for Sale Call for price, 540-882-3255 TRI COUNTY FEEDS now stocking complete hne of Purina Horse Feeds' APRIL SPECIAL, C.A. '0% Sweet Feed. S6.7S' 50 lb bag. C.A 12% Sweet Feed $6 95/ 50 lb bag 540364-1891. Marshall. VA www.trlcountvfeeds. com YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-349-8676 r ,_. a 2^ Lawn & i TUnTilin ^ DOUBLE SHREDDED mulch, topsoil, wood chips Deliver 8 Installation avail. 703-3521858 or 571-261-1093. LANDSCAPING SPRING CLEANUP Landscaping & Tree Service, 15% Senior discount 540-948-4907 FOR SALE: baby chicks ducks. 8 bunnies Also other poultry, chickens, & guineas Cages, wood & wire 540-554-2216 For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 252" J mwfsvfl LONGHORN SALE 5/15/04 12:30 PM Culpeper Agriculture Center, VA Cows, cow/calf pairs, roping steers, DuilS More Info — 540-788-4894 G&G Longhorns Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 Virginia Press Services Advertising ADOPTION PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? We can help! We specialize in matching families with birthmothers nationwide. TOLL FREE 24 hours a day 866-921-0565. ONE TRUE GIFT ADOPTIONS. ADOPTION: Childless couple with a home full of love and laughter wish to adopt infant. Can pay legal and medical. Call collect Kari and Darrin 703-794-8118. AUCTIONS ^VEHICl^S^ COMPL^R^EQu'IpMEWT*'VARK^USOFFICE^J-OUSETOUJ ITEMSMllUCHMORE.'vVVVWxlGs'sTATEVAXISroPS433^^ * ^ S0UTH “AIN STREET- BLACKSBURG. VA 2406, -03,0 ' AKril 21 V12i20^l°°n ' Ex?fvatin9 Equipment. Dump Trucks, Road Tractors. Low Boy Trailers, Pick-ups. Partial Listing: Kobelco, Cat and Case Excavators, Cat 963B Loaders, Cat, Komatsu and Dresser ^rp^25C,iArt,Cular9 Du.mp Tr^’ Champion Motor Graders, Case Skid Steers and Backhoe, Western Star, Kenworth and International Dump Trucks and Road Tractors. 3 Low Boy Trailers Pickup Trucks and numerous other items. Everything sells regardless of price! Woltz & Associates, Inc. Brokers and Auctidneers (VA#321), 800-551 -3588, www.woltz.com/490/. y ' up UCKS’ ana numerous oxner ^°^^C,^^Vir9inia-2° JP'!®? north Roanoke - 5 Commercial Buildings (3 Historical Sites) SOLD ABSOLUTE. Personal Property includes antiques, art, kitchen equipment, etc. SOLD ABSOLUTE Also sellina 2 Aircraft' completeTsting- www wortzcom*3 1?2’ Sub)6Ct t0 Conf,rrnat,on' Saturday April 24 - 10:00 AM. Contact Quinn Thomas (VA#1815) Woltz & Associates, Inc. (VA #321) Brokers & Auctioneers. 800-551-3588. See website for details and (^0^344^6160 0/MF #549),eeS Eorec,osure' May 1 3112 noon- BIRSH CREEK PLANTATION. Halifax, VA. 351 Acres -11 Tracts. Homes, Cabins, Cottages, Creeks, Ponds, Timber and Pastures. WALKER COMMERCIAL SERVICES ^TION - J69 PLEASANT HILL ROAD, HARRISONBURG, VA. 12 NOON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14th. SECURED CREDITOR EARTH CARE WILL SELL: Freightliner & Kenworth Tractors; 48' Dynaweld Drop Front Low Boy Trailer Utility i raners, J4 wells uargo Race Car Trailer; JD 690B Excavator, Ford Taurus; Office Equipment and More. Visit our web site www.hatauctions.com or call 540-433-2929 for listing. HEATWOLE AUCTION TEAM (VAAR 113,1184). BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE. 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Qualified individual will understand all aspects of site development to include utilities and excavation. Must be computer literate, possess strong communication and organization skills and able to perform multiple tasks. Primary functions include budget cost analysis, contract maintenance, subcontract management and owner contact. Position offers strong growth and benefits within a positive work environment. College degree a plus but not req. Agtek, Heavybid and Excel proficiency a plus. Serious inquiries should email resume to: bbarnes@ piedmontcontractino.com _ No calls please. DRIVERS WANTED! Class “A” & "FT Structural Systems is accepting applications for DRIVERS. The ideal candidates will have a Class “A" CDL, 2 years tractor-trailer, wide load experience, or Class “B” CDL with clean driving record. Deliveries are typically within 100-mile radius...home every night! 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Box 37 _Washington, VA 22747_ SITE SUPERVISOR Full-time direct service positions, M-F, providing vocational training & employment support for small groups of adults with disabilities in community business settings; where job duties typically include, small parts assembly & or grounds keeping. Requires a degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience. Salary $24,000 - $26,000 plus good benefits. Applicants must have a good driving record & be able to pass a drug & alcohol screening & criminal background check. For more information please call 703-779-2100 & ask for Mike or Lorri or send resume & copy of driving record to: Director of Human Services ECHO, P.O. Box 2277 _Leesburg, VA 20177_ SALES - PRINTING & MAILING Franklin's, an established full-service printing/mailing company located in Warrenton, VA is looking to add to it’s sales team. Carxfdates must be self-starters and work with minimal supervision. 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Candidates must have a proven track record of managing, motivating and supervising staff and contractors for a wide range of functions to include; househokVdomestic; building maintenance inckxing HVAC and security systems, garden, greenhouse, turf and other grounds maintenance; wells and irrigation systems; and vehicle and equipment maintenance. Canddates should hare a mhmun 7 years experience in a sinter poslm They stolid be htfiy organized detai oriented, tBchnbaly ricked, and have the at)ty to troubleshoot and problem solve, and have a waking knowledge of budget preparation, cost analysis and putting contracts out to bid Good wrtten and oral commuricdion skis are essential A colege degree or courae wcrii ri management and hortcukie would be a pie. msfuMm resident postal includes a complete benefits package, attache salary and a 4bednxm house. A backyard deck, soreral professional and posonal references, afongvrlha vatd duets ksnsewl be rented If you qjaiy for ttis position, please tax you resunewlh salary fi&cty, along wih a cow letter expressing you Tterestlo 5405923590. SALES ADVERTISING SALES We are looking for an Outside Sales Professional to sell automotive advertising 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 and Arlington counties 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 40IK. Please forward your resume to: Hugo Lembert, Classified Advertising Manager Fax: 703.689.1278 or Email: Hlembert@timespapers.com gjmes NOftTHIftN VIRGINIA LEGAL SECRETARY Position with Warrenton Law Firm for experienced litigation secretary. Must be able to demonstrate ability to organize and manage all aspects of complex litigation practice. Salary negotiable. Respond In strict confidence to: Box JEC564873 Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20188 RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS FT positions providing direct care for work for adult MR consumers in established group homes. Positions allow for flexible schedules, including overnights, evenings and weekends, and opportunities for growth and expansion. Assoc, degree or equlv. $23,539.62p/yr May be underfilled as a Residential Counselor I with one year expenence. $20,346.11p/yr SENIOR RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS FT posbons prcvidng supervision and actnnstrBion d tie day to day stalling and activities of fie group home6 enphaseing community integration and quaF %<*NaBSdegree or equiv. $30,047.16pyr fflKA^’l’AHANN(X'K KAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Apply with RRCSB application to: Human Resources, PO Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. 540-825-3100 TDD: 540-825-7391 AA/EEO

DRIVERS/ HELPERS local mewing company. Must have driver’s license & reliable car. Pay. $8- $15/hr includes full medical benefits, paid holidays, vacation, & personal days, guaranteed hours. 540-439-6007 Electricians Entry Level Trainees New Construction Residential $9.00 start per hour Plus All Benefits. Certified Training Program. Must have transportation. Call Today 703-968-5545 EL Kellogg Corporation Since 1961 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Established Co. In No. VA looking for Directorial Drill Operator and Locator. Requires valid CDL/A. 401k. health ins., paid holidays. $16 to $22 per hr. EOE Call 703-368-2981 or Fax 703-368-6774 FARM MANAGER Highly responsible individual for upkeep of buildings, fields, fence lines on large property. Skill with machinery, plumbing & electrical systems. Salary, benefits. Housing possible. Character & work references required. Warrenton area. Call 540-349-3248 r Legal Notices INTENT TO DESTROY CLOSED CLINICAL RECORDS Attention Former Clients of Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging (RRCSB-AAA) Behavioral Healthcare of RappahannockRapidan (formerly including Family Guidance Services of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock). RRCSB-AAA intends to destroy clinical records of former clients who have not received services from RRCSB-AAA in the past ten (10) years (specifically, cases which closed between January and December 1993). If you have any question about this, please contact us by Friday, April 30, 2004. Call Jim Bernat at our Bradford Road Office at 540-825-3100, ext. 3016, FAX 540-8294039. If you leave a message, please leave a daytime phone number where you can be reached. 4-07, 4-14-04 #566115 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 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, April 28, 2004 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #04-04-01 Peter Kreyling, owner of 27.21 acres on Hunter’s Road in Hampton District (Tax Map 29, Parcel 23B, zoned ’A" Agricultural) desires a Special Use permit to operate a Small Contracting Business on his property. Mr. Kreyling wishes to construct an office building of 1680 sq.ft, and enlarge the existing shop building. Use allowed under Section 170-36A of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards under Section 170-62D of the Code. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in inter est, 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. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-08, 4-15-04 #567035 BBsmsa^a lairfax National Coif! Club is liinng pro-shop clerks, outsidp proshop staff and groundskecp ing positions. On main tenaire staff part time and full time seasonal positions available Coifing privileges Please Call 703 631 9226 Groom/ Stable Help FT, Inn at Kelly's Ford Equestrian Center. Various duties, must be reliable. CALL MARJORIE 540-399-1800 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 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK ‘ Call TODAY 540-347-4222 l ii.iL ■ &FOREMAN Wanted for structural steel erection. Must have own tools & dependable transportation. Good pay & steady work. ■famctailM.El IRON WORKER/ WELDER Experienced, for steel erection, compan' ^40-788-4894 LABORERS Prefer valid drivers license. 703-754-1085 LEAD TECHNOLOGIST Instrumental, Inc is seeking a candidate interested in being a part of a strong en terprise computing company. Ten years of HPC computting (all platforms), in eluding I/O architer tures and require merit analysis, RAID configurations, and performance optimi zation is essential Travel involved. Ap plicants selected will be subject to gov emment security in vestigation and must meet eligibility re quirements for access to classified in formation. Email Resume to: phttyfc'irstmnientalcom With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 Legal Notices MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Washington Group International, Inc., a diverse leader in engineering, construction and facilities management, is seeking individuals to support operations at a state of the art biological research facility in the Manassas, VA, area for the following position: , Maintenance technician 3-5 years hands-on experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of industrial plant, electrical and HVAC equipment. Washington Group offers competitive salaries, benefits, 401 (k) and vacation, please submit resumes to Chris Dott, Washington Group International, Inc., 9600 Godwin Drive, Manassas, VA 20110 or e-mail to: cdott @ micron.com. The Washington Group is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Restauant • Line Cook Experienced • Dishwashers Wanted for FT/PT, responsible, enthusiastic, fun people for GRIFFIN TAVERN. We offer great benefits & warm atmosphere. Come with a smile & a great attitude. 659 Zachary Taylor Hwy Flint Hill, VA 22627 540-675-3227 Fax: 540-675-3622 SERVICE MAN Water well systems & installation. Residential plumbing exp. & drivers license req'd. Aquaman Water Service 540-937-5994 Thornton River Grille in Sperryville is now hiring: Cooks Dishwashers Competitive pay. Fun, family atmosphere. Call Tom 540-987-8790 Bluemont Nephrology Associates Nephrology/Internal Medicine practice seeks experienced: • Insurance/ Billing Coordinator • Receptionist 20-40 hrs per week. .Excellent benefits. Send resume to: Attn Personnel 406 Hospital Drive Warrenton, VA 20186 Fax:540-347-7152 LPN’s & RN’s $18 - $30/HR e Flexible Schedules e$1000 yearly attendance e Plus much more, e Work in local area Call Kristy, ext. 328 Excel Staffing 800-883-9235 1952 WILLYS JEEP for restoration. Can be seen in Culpeper. Call 703-528-6349. AUDI '96 A4 QUATTRO, 2.8L, 5 spd, emrld gm, orig. owner, many options, must sell. $5500 obo Call 703-298-3468 BUICK 2000 LASABRE, custom, 26 K miles, 4 door, clean, $11,500 obo. Call 540-428-0005 CAD DEVILLE 91 85k miles, Ithr, V8, ABS, ps, ac, pb, pw, cruise, pwr ' seats, excel, cond. $4200obo540-364-1419 FORD '86 THUNDERBIRD. midnight blue, 2 dr., a/c, as is. $850 Obo.703-777-6246 Eve. after 6p. HONDA ACCORD EX '91, 2DR, new paint/ tires / exhaust. 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All persons seeking election to any of these posts or to wishing to be elected as a delegate or alternate to the State or Congressional District Conventions must prefile by sendning a statement in writing to that effect to the Chairman via US. mail to 9 Mill Hill Road, Huntiy, VA 22640 or via facsimile to (540) 727-8987 no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 14,'2004. 2. Elect up to thirty (30) Delegates and thirty (30) Alternates (with a voting strength of six) to the State Convention which will be held on June 4 - 5, 2004, beginning at 2:00 p.m. on June 4, at the Richmond Convention Center, 300 North Fifth Street, Richmond, VA. 3. Elect up to thirty (30) Delegates and thirty (30) Alternates (with a voting of six (6) to the Seventh Congressional District Republican Convention to be held at 10:00 am on May 8, 2004 at the Pocahontas Middle School, 12000 Three Chopt Road, Henrico County, Virginia, or an alternate site if necessary. The purpose of this meeting is to: a) Elect a Republican Congressional District Chairman for the Seventh Congressional District; b) Elect three (3) representatives to the State Central Committee; c) Elect three (3) delegates and three (3) alternates to the 2004 Republican National Convention to be held at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, or an alternate site if necessary, beginning on August 30, 2004; d) Nominate one (1) elector from the Seventh Congressional District of Virginia to the 2004 electoral college; and e) Transact any other business that may properly come before the Convention. Every person elected as a delegate or alternate to the Seventh Congressional District Convention will be asked to pay a voluntary registration fee in the amount of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). This fee will be payable to Rappahannock County GOP no later than the evening of the Mass Meeting. Payments are non-refundable and are not tax-deductible! All legal and qualified votes in Rappahannock County, Virginia regardless of race, religion, national origin or sex. who are in accord with the principles of the Republican Party and who, if requested, express in open meeting either orally or in writing as may be required, their intent to support all of its nominees for public office in the ensuing election, may participate as members of the Republican Party in this Mass Meeting. Authorized and paid for by the Rappahannock County Republican Committee, Kirk T. Milam, Chairman (phone: 631-0949) 4-08-04 #567247 MAZDA 929 '94 Lthr. loaded. 6 CD. gar. kept. Exc cond. 120k mi. Affordable, lux. $4900. 703-266-6668. MERCEDES SD ’81. Diesel, near excel cond. 186K mis $3500 540349-7987 $500! Police Impounds Honda’s, Chevy’s, Toyota's, etc. from $500. For listings call 800-719-3001 X2416, TOYOTA '96 CAMRY XLE. 6 cyl, auto. ABS. AC. all power, 120K mi, runs great. $5000/obo. Call 703-818-0255. YAMAHA ROAD STAR 1600 '03: 700 miles. V&H Pipes. 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Individuals who wish to be considered for this position should present a neat and pleasant appearance, have an excellent telephone manner, be able to handle multiple duties, be resourceful, and have a positive can-do-it attitude. Microsoft Outlook required. For confidential consideration, please send resume and salary requirements to: receptionist21ure@yahoo.com EOE discover heariwcLrinin^r r wor/t. | At Heartland Hospice, we know the joys of making a difference in the lives of our patients. Join our caring, compassionate team. Come to our Chocolate Extravaganza and be part of it! RNs, LPNs, RN Case Managers and Home Health Aides JOB FAIR Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10am - 6pm Heartland Hospice 3900 Jermantown Rd., Suite 110 Fairfax, VA 22030 If you ore interested but unable to attend, contact Mary Larson at 1-800-427-1902 voicemail 71787 EOE. Sine •erus Gc»re www.hcr-numorcare.com MAZDA 1995 MPV MiniVan navy blue. 2nd owner air. AT, cruise, pw. 72K mi $799Sneg. 703-239-2586 Iv msg. 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Castle ton News Team captain Ellen Timbers of Woodville, along with her local team, Melvin’s Crusaders, will be holding a fund raiser bake sale on April 10, 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., at the Shiloh Baptist Church (indoors). The church is located at 618 Red Oak Mountain Road in Woodville. Melvin’s Crusaders are raising money for the Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society’s South-Atlantic Division. This year’s walk will be held at the Rappahannock County Elementary School on May 22-23. Funds raised will be used for cancer research, advocacy and education, management and services. More information will be available at the bake sale. All are welcome to attend and encouraged to support our local Relay for Life. Congratulations to Kelli Maige, first-year varsity member of the Panthers’ Girl’s Track Tfeam. Her athletic performance at the track meets last month attributed greatly to the Team’s victories. Obituary Jonathan A. Harris Family in Woodville Jonathan Augustas Harris, 22, of Elkwood died March 30 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. He was the son of Robert A Harris and the late Susan Hawkins Harris. Mr. Harris is survived by two brothers, Robert William Harris and Joshua Adam Harris both of Culpeper, two sisters, Gwendolyn Dodson of Remington and Ashley Nicole Compton of Woodville. Additional survivors include maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hawkins of Culpeper, Paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Harris of Charlottesville, numerous aunts, ■- uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service was held April 5 at Found and Sons Chapel in Culpeper, with John S. Farrar officiating. Interment was followed in Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Jeffersonton. 'V. ^ ‘ Castleton ByROSEREED 987*8005 First inaugurated in 1996 by the American Academy of Poets, April celebrates poetry’s special place in our culture. For more information, a list of scheduled events, etc.,visit http://www.poets.org/npm Gen. Stuart’s close call near Amissville Last week, we quoted a portion of a dispatch sent to Secretary of War for the Confederacy from Genera] Robert E. Lee. This dispatch describes the events of Nov. 10, 1862, and speaks of General Stuart’s engagement near Amissville that day. At the time of this engagement, General Stuart was traveling with staff member and good friend, Major Van Borke. Van Borke came from Germany to help with the Confederate cause. After the war, Von Borke wrote a book entitled, “Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence.” He wrote that arriving on the field, Stuart recklessly Viewtown ? By LINDA HITT 5 , 937-4221 exposed himself to the enemy. Von Borke rode up and dismounted near Stuart and said, “Sir, it is my duty to tell, in my opinion, you are not in a proper place! In a few minutes, the whole fire of the enemy will be upon you!” Stuart replied, “If this place seems too hot for you, Major, you are at liberty to leave.” Von Borke stood behind a tree and said, “My duty attaches me to your side. No place could be too hot for me where you choose to go”. Instantly, bullets hit the tree and at that point, he saw Stuart quickly move his hand across his face. Von Borke broke out in laughter when he realized a bullet had cut of part off General Stuart’s mustache. Later that day, Stuart said to the “shaken” Von Borke, “ I want you to ride with haste to Culpeper to inform General Lee about this day.” At that same time, the famous young artillery officer Maj. Pelham rode up to them. “General Stuart, sir, I request permission to accompany the Major as his body guard”, said Pelham with a faked serious face. Pelham and Stuart were doing their best not to laugh. On to today This past weekend Becky and Ellen Gore were visited by Becky’s granddaughter from North Carolina. They all drove to Manassas to celebrate another granddaughter, Missy Gore’s birthday . Happy Birthday wishes to Randolph Cooke and Roland “Buster” Williams. Visiting John and Betty Jenkins this past weekend were Ruby Spicer and Ruth Leach. Also visiting was their granddaughter Jennifer and her husband Korby. For the next year, the only thing you pay for is gas. — N0TMM6 MJNS LKE A KBK.* $0 Down 0% APR Interest 0 Payments for one year. Hurry, offer ends soon. 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Weekend work may be required. All shifts available. Some shifts may carry compensation differential. Must be 18 years or older, US citizen and pass a background investigation. Some supervisory positions available. Fulltime or part-time opportunities (requires minimum 20 hours per week). Imaging Acceptance Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PICK UP AN APPLICATION PACKAGE AT: 100 MAIN STREET WARRENTON, VA 20186 OR APPLY ONLINE AT: www.imagingacceptance.com