Rappahannock News, May 13, 2004

Rappahannock County’s Family Newspaper Since 1877 126th Year ... No. 20 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2004 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Assembly reaches state budget By Dominic Bonaiuto Rappahannock News Staff Writer RICHMOND — Weary and a little bit giddy, Virginia legislators streamed out of the capitol last Friday afternoon following their adoption of a new two-year $60 billion budget, resolving a four-month tug-of-war over taxes and spending in the commonwealth. The end result of this year’s historic General Assembly session will be an increase in some taxes — sales, cigarette, real estate record filings — and the freezing of the popular cartax phase-out to support more spending on local public schools, state colleges and universities, mental retardation services and public safety. “I bet you thought this day would never come,” joked Republican Sen. John Chichester (R-28th) of See BUDGET, Page A5 Fast fire destroys Viewtown home A fast moving fire roared through a 100-year-old house at 27 Herman Lane in Viewtown last Wednesday leaving a couple and their two young sons homeless. J. B. Carter, chief of the Amissville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company said that three of the seven rooms were destroyed and the rest were so heavily damaged by smoke that the house is unlivable. He said there were no functioning smoke detectors. The fire is believed to have started in a bathroom shortly See FIRE, Page A7 Meetings & Notices • On Thursday, May 13 the Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall on Gay Street. (See story A5.) • On Friday, May 14 the Rappahannock County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will meet at 10 a.m. at the county courthouse. Updated, 2004 Emergency Operation Plans will be available. Residents are invited. For further information call 675-5387 or 675-5385. • On Wednesday, May 19 the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the county courthouse on Gay Street. (See agenda Page A5). • The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Rappahannock area headquarters has moved to its new location at 12 Flatwood Lane off Route 211. The new phone number is (540) 987-8939. ' Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) -v A storm to remember mm. ,'ff ramgamw - uti FALLEN TREES: Violent winds toppled three trees on the home of Cory Caulfield and Matthew Tucker on Grimsley Road near Flint Hill with one crashing through a skylight and portion of a room. Trees crushed their Mercedes Benz sedan and Volvo station wagon. Thirteen trees fell across their driveway. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Nicholas M. Horrock trees, damages homes, barns By Mary Ann Kuhn and Nicholas M. Horrock Rappahannock Newa Staff Writers Sharp, violent winds, hail and rain storms swept parts of Rappahannock County Friday felling trees, damaging homes and bams, injuring and killing animals, and disrupting power for hundreds of residents, leaving many wondering whether they were hit by a tor nado. Perhaps worst hit was the Flint Hill area and homes along Route 729 and Ben Venue Road. Power in Flint Hill was off for much of late Friday and over the weekend, and in some places was not restored until Tuesday. Major trees were downed along Route 522. Wakefield Country Day School in Flint Hill canceled school Monday because of damage from the storm, according to headmaster Michael Vargo. The wind blew off Griffin Tavern’s sign and power went out at the dinner hour there as well as other Flint Hill restaurants. “It felt like a tornado,” said Vinnie Deluise, owner of Four & See STORM, Page A8 Growth pushing at our borders Will impact fire, police, and other services By Nicholas M. Horrock Rappahannock News Staff Writer Even with Centex Homes’ temporary withdrawal of its Clevenger Village application last month, Rappahannock County is beleaguered by the growth at its borders and unable to directly assert its influence on the projects. At all but one of the major entrances into Rappahannock Countyj) Warrenton, Culpeper and Front Royalb there are plans of major development or valid concerns land will be sold for development. Percy Cabot of the Concerned Culpeper Citizens, a bipartisan think tank, estimated that in Culpeper County and the Tbwn of Culpeper there are some 8,500 dwelling units either under construction, planned or proposed under county zoning laws. The county now has 15,000 dwelling units and this would increase density by half. In Warren County, the possibility of the sale of the old Army Remount Station, now a breeding facility for the Department of Interior, could mean major developments in that direction as well. Even though these developments are outside of Rappahannock, they will have impact on police, fire and rescue and water supply across county lines and jurisdictions. They also will clog the few remaining routes to Northern Virginia and Washington. No regional platform Yet, according to Cabot, there is no mechanism in Virginia for a county to deal with these developments on a regional basis. “You don’t have a platform for dealing with these issues on a regional basis,” which allows the developers in some cases to “overwhelm” small local jurisdictions, he said. Centex is exploring the possibility See GROWTH, Page A5 Get fit at new Rapp-Fit Community Fitness Center Opening May 22 at Rappahannock High School By Roger Mello Special to the Rappahannock News Do you remember your New Year’s resolution? Was it to get back in shape? If you answered yes, the Rappahannock County public schools has a deal for you. On May 22 the school system is taking what it hopes will be a big step toward promoting fitness in Rappahannock County. On that Saturday the school system plans to open the new Rapp-Fit Community Fitness Center for public use with an Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for everyone to see the facil ity. Membership applications will be available on-site. The fitness center, located at Rappahannock County High School next to the gym, was made possible when school officials and grant-writer Amy Silver applied for and received a federal “Carol White Physical Education Program” grant, also known as a “PEP” grant. The weight room was made possible by an earlier- grant from the Fauquier Hospital Foundation. The See FITNESS, Page A5 FITNESS CENTER: Allen Comer, Rappahannock high school’s Athletic Director and Director of the Rapp-Fit Community Fitness Center project explains the use of cardiovascular machines such as treadmills to students. Laughs Susie MacNelly is making people laugh with “Shoe," a comic strip created by her late husband, Jeff. See Page B1. —v Auction One of the auction items at Hearthstone School’s fund-raiser May 15 is a hand-painted mirror. See Page B1. -' " '—-1 Clouds Long View Gallery in Sperryville opens exhibit of Chris Stephens’ new landscape paintings. See Page B1. Sports RCHS track athlete Eric Phillips qualifies for the District Meet in the long jump next week. See Page A6.

People Wakefield student selected for Naval Academy program The U. S. Naval Academy has selected James Nilan to attend its 2004 Summer Seminar Program at Annapolis, Md. The one-week program introduces rising seniors to campus life through a twining regimen of physical fitness, seamanship, academics and leadership. James is an honors student at Wakefield Country Day School in Flint Hill and aspires to become an officer in the U S. Marine Corps. He is the son of Tom and Kathy Nilan. Mrs. Nilan has been the renowned WCDS kindergarten teacher for several years. ' Engagement Wendal Alan Jenkins and Debra Kay Weaver Brad Thomas Weaver and Ashley Michelle Weaver of Madison are proud to announce the engagement of their mother, Debra Kay Weaver of Madison to Wendal Alan Jenkins of Castleton. » Ms.Weaver is a former CNA worker. Mr. Jenkins is employed by J. and J. Fencing Company of Castleton. A Sept. 18 wedding is planned. Births It’s a girl! Dean and Cheryl Stone of Amissville proudly announce the birth of their second granddaughter, Allison Dawn Stone. Allison was bom to Chris and Valerie Stone on March 25 in Livonia, Mich., and weighed eight pounds 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Other proud family members include siblings, Bryan and Kelsey and paternal great-grandmother, Anne Danley of Amissville. It’s a boy! Kenneth and Jennifer Baldwin of Front Royal are happy to announce the birth of their son, Ashton Will Baldwin on April 22 at Warren Memorial Hospital. Ashton weighed seven pounds, six ounces, and was 19 and a half inches long. Maternal grandparents are Stephen and Pamela Papp of Round Hill, Va. Paternal grandparents are Danny and Sue Baldwin of Sperryville. Piedmont Small Farm Festival May 22, 2004 10 a.m.'5p.m. Saturday Archwood Green Harm, The Plain* VA Local Producers Breeders and Growers Informational displays, and demonstrations abound! A variety of farm products, plants, and animals will be available for purchase. Directions: 1-66 to Exit 31 The Plains, VA on Rt. 245, entrance on right Ag.com Admission Free vo Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappaharawck News Subscription Rates By ^ Rappahannock....*21 .°°/yeaF Elsewhere in the U.S.*27.°°/year Name _ Address _ City_ State Zip_ Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: lUppahannoch Nerns, P.O. Box 59. Washington, VA 22747 ginia 22747. . This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: The Rappahannock News (USPS #455580) is published every Thursday at 249 Main Street, Washington,Virginia 22747by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $22.00 a year in Rappahannock; $29.95 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, PO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 Rappahannock student recognized as Eagle Scout Larry Oliver. Jr., a member of Boy Scout Troop 1731, Little Fork Episcopal church of Rixeyville, was officially recognized as an Eagle Scout during a court of honor ceremony held at the Amissville United Methodist Church in Amissville on April 25. Oliver is a sophomore at Rappahannock County High School. He is the son of Larry and Donna Oliver of Amissville. For his Eagle service project, Oliver took digital photos of 315 homes within the Town of Warrenton's Historic District. He then linked the photos to a data base on the town’s geographic information system computer. Clicking on a footprint of a particular home wall bring up a photo of the home, along with pertinent information about the historic building. Oliver and his fellow Scouts fund-raised the money to purchase the digital camera used to take the photos. The camera was then given to the Planning and Zoning Department of the Town of Warrenton for the town’s future use. Oliver has serv ed in several leadership positions in his troop and currently serves as a patrol leader. He plans to stay with Troop 1731 through his high school years, as a mentor to younger scouts. ACHIEVEMENT: Larry Oliver, Jr. of Amissville stands in front of his parents Larry and Donna Oliver as former Scout master Dick Brown presents him with his Eagle certificate. Farfelu Vineyards takes top awards at competition Farfelu Vineyards in Flint Hill, Virginia’s first winery, is part of an elite group of Virginia wineries to win medals in the prestigious Dallas Morning News International Wine Competition. The competition is considered one of the largest and most competitive of the wine industry. It includes almost 4,000 entries from around the world, including some of the most well-known and respected wineries in California, France, Spain and Australia. Farfelu Vineyards won a Silver Medal for its 2002 Barrel Select Chardonnay and its 2002 Riesling. The Chardonnay beat out some of the most respected Chardonnay producers in California, Australia, Argentina, and Washington. The Farfelu Riesling competed in the same class as some of the best Riesling producers from Germany, the birthplace of Riesling. Farfelu was the second most-awarded Virginia winery in the competition and one of just four from the state to win a Silver or Gold medal. Farfelu Vineyards was purchased in 2000 by Caroline and John Osborne and has just completed an ambitious three-year revitalization and expansion program that included moving the vineyard to more eco-friendly sustainable and biodynamic farming. “When we purchased Farfelu, we were committed to making high quality, handcrafted wines that would restore Farfelu to its historic prominence and help put Virginia wines on the map,” said Caroline Osborne. “A vote of confidence from such a wellrespected international competition is a sign that we are on the right track.” The winery offers wine tastings and tours of its 1860s dairy barn-turned-tasting room Thursdays through Monday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. In-depth winery and vineyard tours are offered at noon on weekends. For more information, visit www.farfeluwine. com, email info@farfeluwine. com or call 540/3642930. Photo courtesy/Lions Club RAFFLE WINNER: Ken Thompson, left, owner of the Thornton River Grille and Corner Store in Sperryville won the Lions Club Gun Raffle on May 1. Gary Settle presented him with a set of Remington rifles-NASCAR'S "Dale Earnhardt Sr.” and "Dale Earnhardt Jr." The rifles were donated by The Trading Post Gun Shop and Riverside Auto Sales. r The end of the year is near... Finish Strong! Bailey Fallon, 8th Grade Warrenton Middle School, wrote. "I like the environment at Abbey. It is a vivacious environment that has helped me focus." Call for our: • Summer Program • Achievement Testing • Classes for Home-Schooling next year • Exam Review Achievement Center r AbBey Achievement Center, Inc. Taking Learning Steps Above and Beyond L 220 Culpeper St., Warrenton VA 540-351-0826 j Above and Beyond Lions Club applauds contributors to its auction By Bob Landers Special to the Rappahannock News “And the bid goes to number. . was auctioneer Bill Payne’s call at the annual Rappahannock Lions Club auction on May 1. Some 112 bidders, mostly residents of the county, braved rain and mud to acquire all of the items that were contributed by the community. In addition to lawn equipment, a pool table, exercise and other large items, and an automobile and a pickup truck, which were outside in the elements, most of the items were under roof of the Payne’s Auction Bam. With refreshments in hand that included beef burgers donated by Sunnyside Farms, the bidders raised their bid cards on their selected items that came from residents, business establishments and entrepreneurs. Thirty businesses, that provide us with food, various =n r? Spring Yard Cleanup & Beautification Grounds Maintenance: § •Vacuum leaves •Mowing •Mulching •Edging and Trimming •Weed Control •Fertilizing/Limino •Fence Row Clearing - *Cement Patios CLG COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING GROUP, INC. •COMMBBOAL AMD liHMMTUL •Inivud »Fuk Ectimatm •iATuncnm Gvoumis bannock Animal Welfare ^ RAWL e Presents the Fourth Annual WHEN: SATURDAY MAY 15th (rain date Sunday May 16th) 12:00 - 5:00 pm WHERE: Please Come! WINPRU5H Outside Flint Hill Mrvirush to 31/4 mile® from Koiste 522 oh the rijht side of Rt. 637 and wilJ be wdl m*r^e<l. $5.00 per person (children 12 & under FREE!) • The STARS of Dog Day Meet many of RAAt's utio are available for adoptee. (tf you're short, j aoa. sorrow a PAWL do$} • AGILITY FOR ALL DOGS introduce you and your ac-q to the obstacle*. • ALUMNI PHOTO w• for th* flr»t tlm* WAG 4 WANDER Your Acq can tales you Parting 4 waking • CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TESTING iSotn a current "itnee certificate and ceurrty/crly lag are required for this test. TERRIER RACES • THE SHOW OFF RING Laugh Along Qog Classes • Open To Ail ' RAWl ROULETTE try your !u<.r • win groovy prizes > Hog WiW BBQ & Catering > Park & Bake Sale L For More Info: 540-636-3300 • www.rappahannockanimal8.org products, services, art, crafts, books and other items that we are able to buy in the county, donated to this event. As a result of their individual and collective community spirit, the auction was the most successful in recent history. Carson Johnson, Charter Member of the Lions Club, commented, “These same businesses donate to other organizations throughout the year making their events successful. We thank them for all they do for the community and for helping the Lions.” Each year, Lions members visit the businesses in the county soliciting items for the auction. This past spring, Stu Willis of “Rare Finds” offered items remaining from his closeout sale. Others provided items from their inventory. Vineyards and others gave gift certificates. The proceeds from the auctioned items are used by the Lions Club to further its mission of sponsoring and supporting events that contribute to the betterment of the county community. Additionally, the Lions help financially other countywide civic, service and welfare entities with their respective missions that benefit county residents. The Lions Club acknowledges and appreciates the significant contribution made by the business owners this year and in past years. Their civic mindedness is applauded. Contributors to this year’s auction are: Beauty Box, Middle Street Gallery, Country Cafe, Pat Giles, Rappahannock Farmers Co-op, Rare Finds, Trading Post, Central Coffee Roasters, Early’s Carpet, Horse IT Hound, Settles Grocery & Garage, Fly-By-Night Bookstore, Long Mountain Azalea Farm, The Inn at Little Washington, Baldwins’ Grocery, Rappahannock Cellars, Unicorn Winery, Gray Ghost Vineyards, Farfelu Vineyards, Sharp Rock Vineyards, Sperryville Barber Shop, Flint Hill Public House, Thornton River Grille, Donna Sheffield, Shaws Service, Burgers N1 Things, BB&T Bank Flint Hill, Sunnyside Farms, Bill Payne Auctions and the Sperryville Antique Market. Family reunion A Bawkey family reunion for the relatives of the late William Claude Bawkey and Fannie Cobb Bawkey will be held Sunday, May 16 at the Rappahannock Park on Route 211 in Washington at 12 noon. All family members and friends are invited to attend and are asked to bring a covered dish. U

What schools ‘need’ is in hands of county supervisors By Malcolm C. MacPherson S penal to the Rappahannock News With eloquence and often fervor, members of the Rappahannock County School Board and the public appealed to saturnine Rappahannock County supervisors in a give-and-take joint session Tuesday to approve $3.7 million in funding for what school officials described as “necessary and needed” proposed improvements. The 90-minute session was attended by 35 members of the public, the School Board, and supervisors, who sat in folding chairs at two facing tables in the high school’s modem sodiumlighted band room. It was led off by Supt. Robert “Bob” Chappell, in a conservative dark threebutton suit and tie. Up for consideration, some might say a sales “pitch,” was a slate of six publicly-funded onetime budget items: • A new sloping roof for the Rappahannock County Elementary School ($633,000); • An upgraded electrical system for the elementary school ($390,000); • An air conditioning system upgrade for the elementary school ($659,000); • An upgrade of the high school’s track and athletic field ($446,000); • An auxiliary gymnasium for the high school ($787,000); • Classroom additions for the elementary school ($488,000), plus architect fees, contingencies and testing ($344,000). lb the muffled toots of a sousaphone and trumpets down the hall, Chappell paced the carpet in front of the seated supervisors like a teacher lecturing on the subject of Need. He stressed that the first five items on his list were “improving facilities, not an expansion,” as he referred his audience to a well-prepared statistical PowerPoint presentation on a lighted screen. Arguing for the auxiliary gym, he said, “We don’t have space for what we already have.” His bottom line? “If we cut anything (from the list,)* we’d hope that the (elementary school) addition would be the only thing.” Several School Board members, including Ken Marlor, reit The cheerleading team practices in the hallways and the cafeteria ... [an auxiliary gym] is long overdue. Mike Leake erated the point that “this was not a wish list, but a neededfacilities list.” Member Rosa Crocker called it “a condensed list, not just wishes,” and member Aline Johnson said, “It is a need. It really is a need.” Finally, Chairman John Wesley “Wes” Mills said, “I work hard to teach my children the difference between needs and wants,” and he hoped that the supervisors shared the Mills’ family view of this distinbtion. By far the most contentious item is the high school’s upgraded track and field, but the contention rests not with county officials so much as with the absentee owner of property adjacent to the existing track. Supervisor Bryant Lee summed up the difficulty, saving, “I don’t see how you can do a track (upgrade) unless you have the land to do the track on' without drainage encroaching on neighboring private property. Supervisor Ron Frazier agreed. “I don’t see how the track is going to work anytime soon,” he said. But an effort will be initiated to bring the two sides together, one further time. The supervisors, whose poker faces gave scant sign of how they will ultimately decide on these proposals and in the words of Chairman Charles “Pete” Estes, “will revisit this problem at a later date,” lis tened and held comment until bidden by School Board Chairman Mills, who ran the meeting. The mood in the room was altogether collegial, helpful, and positive, and was marked on one side by the sensible gravity with which the supervisors view their fiduciary duties on behalf of their districts and on the other side by the sincere, even heartfelt, needs of school officials on behalf of their students. Leaving the issue of the upgraded high school track aside, supervisors voiced support for other items on the list. Supervisor Bob Anderson, who arrived at the meeting late with the apology that “animals don’t always stay where you put 'em,” spoke for others besides himself when he said, “We can’t get a better interest rate than now. You never can get everything you want. <But) children are our future. They are. We have to get our ducks in a row,” which may or may not have been an unconscious reference to the reason why he was tardy. “Can we afford this?” rhetorically asked Supervisor Welch, adding sardonically that the “lack of planning 15 years ago' got the county “a gym that kids can't play games in now.' A spirited public Yet, by far the most spirited statements on behalf of the improvements came from the public. Mattie Nawrocki, a high school junior and track hurdler with a ponytail, asserted herself on behalf of the upgraded track and the track team, which she said is sometimes forced to practice in the high school parking lot. “We leave the track team out to dry,' Ms. Nawrocki told the room. “Nobody knows what wre do.” And Mike Leake, a lanky banker from the Jackson District, informed listeners that “the cheerleading team practices in the hallways and the cafeteria,' and thus, an auxiliary gym “is long overdue.' Shannon Swain, from the Wakefield District, got down to brass tacks with a popular slogan when she urged startled supervisors, “Do it! Just do it now!” Wakefield Country Day School hosts auction, dinner By Kathie Russo Special to the Rappahannock News Nearly 200 parents and friends of Wakefield Country Day School gathered in the school’s auditorium for an evening of fun and laughter, amid flowers, lovely music, singing, beautiful items, and fine food, for the school’s Fifth Annual Spring Auction and Dinner on April 24. This year’s theme was, “The Splendor of Spring,” and at the end of the evening, just about everyone left with smiles on their faces, and newly purchased items in their hands. Thanks to everyone’s generous participation, the evening was not only highly entertaining but also financially profitable for the school. Auction items ranged from wonderful antique furniture such as the FUN EVENING: Auctioneer Rachel Bechtold is working the crowd as Wakefield Country Day School students hold up a rug from R.H. Ballard Art, Rug and Home of Washington. Photo courtesy/ Marcy Lauben French style buffet donated by Ted Carothers and the stylish writing desk circa 1800 donated by Kathy and Jim Tredway, to beautiful original artwork from local artists such as Geneva Welch, Barbara Sherwood, Mar tin Woodard, Sandra Forbush, Jeanne Drevas, Karen Stinnett, Benita Randa Gowen, Steven Kenny and Tbm Mullany. Other offerings included a beautiful hand-pieced quilt, lovingly made by WCDS grand Final writers’ workshop for this season is June 18-20 The final Life Stories Workshop for the spring/summer 2004 season will be held June’ 18-20 in Washington, Va. Taught by Julie Portman an award winning life stories writer, the workshop is limited to 12 participants. People from all backgrounds and disciplines attend - some with experience writing and We would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown to our daughter by the community following a recent vehicle accident. Jimmie & Frances Dodson some who have never written before. The workshop is an unusual opportunity to enjoj the pleasure of writing freely, the rich inspiration of listening to other people’s stories and to begin transforming your own life experiences into stories - all in a supportive atmosphere. About 200 persons in the Rappahannock community have attended Life Stories Workshops. Four writers’groups have formed and two performance programs inspired by Life Stories are presented annually at Ki Theatre. There are two openings in the June 18-20 Introductory Life Stories Workshop. Call Ki Theatre: 540-987-3164 or email: julie@kitheatre.com. 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-ftappaljannocfe JJetos-t Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Mary Ann Kuhn, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street. Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: makuhn@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com Our View Fateful times We are very proud in Rappahannock County of the men and women who are serving or have served in Iraq. Young men like Marine Cpl. Frank Paratore or Air Force Major Jonathan Watson are two examples of the devotion and courage of our armed forces. But those among us who have been to war know it is a two-edge sword. You must have courage to withstand the dangers you face and you must have courage and discipline to control your actions as well. There is now nothing more powerful in the world than the United States forces on the attack. The technology has made our armed forces able to destroy a conventional enemy with as few casualties as possible; able to move as we did across hundreds of miles of desert, finding and crushing any enemy resistance. But “winning the peace” as the politicians like to call it is a different matter for the army of a democracy. It is a war where our technological prowess helps hardly at all, where our soldiers stand little different than Roman legionnaire in Jerusalem, trying to control people who they do not understand nor know. It is a war of suppression, whether fought in Danang or Vietnam’s Delta, Algiers or Beirut, Mogadishu or Baghdad. The enemy in the war of suppression wears no uniform. It can be a man at a checkpoint or a 13year-old on a bicycle. Most of the time, you cannot tell who is friend or foe. They have a different religion, a different language and often a different skin coloring. More important, they are willing to die for their freedom. In the Vietnam War, the U.S. lost some 50,000 men and women while 600,000 to a million Vietnamese lost their lives. Each day, U.S. forces are confronted with death and danger. To manage this, the servicemen needed the most extensive training and the most rigid discipline, something not possible in most reserve or National Guard units without extensive preparation. The Bush Administration failed the American servicemen by not understanding this. They had not prepared for the post war. Now the valiant efforts of thousands is overshadowed by a few at Abu Ghraib prison. We don’t know what to do in Iraq, but we do know that the United States is failing our men and women there and emergency steps must be taken. The administration now appears to be faced with only two choices: Get our forces out as quickly as possible, leaving the Iraqis to fend for themselves even though civil war could erupt. Or send perhaps another 100,000 men and women, drawing down on our regular forces world wide. If there was a time to pray for the wisdom of our leaders and the safety of our soldiers this is the moment. JUffioMflioiieliT vTTooK THEMA LONG TiftnitoHtmT. SSW! 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 hotne address which can be verified (not for publication). For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. 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). Letters A thank you to Board of Supervisors, School Board On behalf of my students and I, I wash to thank the Board of Supervisors and the School Board for supporting the RCHS Culinary Arts program through their funding of a commercial exhaust hood for the culinary room. • Addressing this important safety and health need will allow all culinary students to work in a safe environment and will pave the way for com mercial equipment to be installed in the classroom. As the Virginia Department of Education moves toward requiring commercial kitchens in their vocational culinary classrooms, Rappahannock will be ready to meet those requirements and can prepare to offer culinary as a verified credit. It is truly an honor to teach and live in a county where the citizens and elected officials are dedicated to providing a quality education for our children. Full-funding of the exhaust hood will also allow funds raised through the “Dinner for the Hood” fund-raiser on May 22, to be used to purchase and install the commercial equipment to go beneath the hood. Having a true commercial kitchen will increase opportunities for culinary students to excel in culinary competitions and will adequately prepare our students to enter into positions in professional kitchens. Again, many thanks to the Board of Supervisors for its insight and dedication to the Rappahannock County Public School system. Mary Arthur RCHS Culinary Arts Teacher Response to ‘inaccuracies’ in letter on Old Rag parking I?m writing in response to a letter that appeared in the April 22 issue of the Rappahannock News written by Rosie Clements of Sperryvilie concerning the Old Rag parking situation. As a long-standing member of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, I would like to correct some inaccuracies that were stated in that letter and perhaps shed some truer light on the plans for the proposed parking area there, one that has been designed to benefit both hikers and local residents. The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) is a non-profit organization whose members donate thousands of hours of volunteer service to the hiking community and who help maintain the trails in Shenandoah National Park for all to enjoy. It is true that PATC purchased property for a new Old Rag parking area but the truth is that the land was purchased totally with PATC private funds, while Ms. Clements falsely states it was purchased with “taxpayers’ money” implying federal funds. The new parking area is intended to replace the existing parking lot on leased land, which will be used only for overflow parking as long as it is available. According to Clay Jordan, Deputy Chief Ranger of SNP and Old Rag Project Manager with the Park Service, the landowner of the current lease lot has “made it clear that the long-term availability of the lease lot was unknown. Though the lease was extended from one year to five years the landowner was unable to guarantee that the lease would be renewed. Considering the consequences to the neighborhood of not having any parking, it seems that it would be irresponsible of the Park Service to indefinitely depend on the continued good graces of the landowners and not to seek a long-term solution before any lease expires.” Ms. Clements’ statement that “the owner says he is willing to go on leasing it to the Park as long as they want it” is not entirely true. In addition, Ms. Clements’ implication that this new lot will result in increased traffic and parking capacity is also misleading. The Park Service has been clear and consistent on this point since the very beginning of the project several years ago. Their stated objective is to secure roughly the same amount of parking for Old Rag. Though historically the leased lot accommodates more than 300 vehicles, the figure the NPS has used consistently has been to accommodate approximately 250 vehicles. The Park Service does not wish anybody to believe that they are seeking parking for only 125 vehicles. In a legal document they published when they selected a specific parking alternative, they stated that as long as the leased lot is used for overflow it would be reduced in size so that the total parking capacity would be approximately 250 vehicles. Thus, an increase in traffic is not expected. The only development that will take place on the PATC tract is a nicely landscaped parking lot, a connector trail to get foot traffic off of a narrow, winding road, which currently takes hikers by many private residences, and a small visitor contact station. This is the “gateway experience” the NPS and PATC propose for visitors coming to this national park. George Walters Woodville Is it us? Like thousands of counties across America, Rappahannock has contributed its sons and daughters to the American military campaign in Iraq. The sacrifices made by our young men and women and their families embody a spirit that is alive and well and as American as Mom and apple pie. Now, with the photographs that came to light last week of uniformed young American men and women in Iraq harassing, humiliating, and sodomizing prisoners, shouldn’t we ask, is that kind of aberrant spirit as American as apple pie, too? In the aftermath of 9/11, we were confused by why and how we had provoked such anger and hatred to cause the slaughter of nearly 3,000 of our citi The Forum Malcolm MacPherson zens in a single day. Was it our freedom? Our wealth and power? Was it our society and culture and what it exports to the world? Wasn’t it a case of just being us, being who we are and have always been? Was it apple pie and Mom? Now, with this gruesome evidence of American liberators debasing Iraqi prisoners against the tenets of common decency and the dictates of the Geneva Conventions, need we ask any longer how we can provoke anger? In a world in which images — and not just the images from the Abu Ghraib Prison — mean more than a million words in a hundred languages and where cultural and religious mores and biases, once violated, can become a causus belli, photographs of U.S. Army and American civilians “softening up” Iraqi prisoners for interrogation with sexual depravities constitute a provocation every bit as powerful in the Muslim mind as physical attack was in ours. The terror is not so much what foreign peoples will think of us; it is that these images may stir a beast to fury that our sons and daughters and our national treasure had been sacrificed to tame. You can say, this was not a reflection of us. Success has many fathers, while failure is an orphan. We bask as a nation, from the president on down, in military victory; debased behavior is the work of a few, we are told. “Among the corrosive lies a nation at war tells itself is that the glory - the lofty goals announced beforehand, the victories, the liberation of the oppressed - belongs to the country as a whole,” writes Philip Kennicott, a staff writer for The Washington Post. “But the failure - the accidents, the uncounted civilian dead, the crimes and atrocities - is always the exceptional... We live in a democracy. Every errant smart bomb, every dead civilian, every sodomized prisoner, is ours.” And so, tragically, may be the wrath we have provoked. From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News Down Memory Lane 40 YEARS AGO MAY 14, 1964 Tbp scholastic honors in the 1964 graduating class of Rappahannock County High School have been earned by William Francis Moffett III, valedictorian and Susan Schaefer, salutatorian. Dana Snead holds third honor and Kathryn Nalls is in fourth place. There are 32 candidates for graduation. Frank is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Moffett, Jr. of Washington. He has participated in baseball, S.C.A., Glee Club, Varsity Club, choir, pep club, French Club and is a member of he annual staff. He will enter the Virginia Military Institute in the fall. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Miller, Jr. of Washington will leave Saturday for a week’s cruise to Bermuda and will attend the Virginia Banker’s Association Convention. Mr. Miller is vice president and cashier and a director of Rappahannock National Bank. George Powers, Wayne Sutphin and Nelson Putnam attended the 4-H Club Sheep Shearing School held at Culpeper Enterprise on May 6 under the sponsorship of the V.P.I. extension service and the Sunbeam Corporation. Sheep were furnished by Ed Duncan of Culpeper, who expressed his appreciation for the help the school was to him, however not everyone is willing to chance his sheep being shorn at the hands of the totally inexperienced; all of us are grateful to Mr. Duncan for his cooperation. 25 YEARS AGO MAY 17, 1979 Two suits brought against the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors by developer C. L. Goode will be tried one after the other on July 6 in Circuit Court here. “These cases have been dragging on and on and I want to dispose of them,” said Judge Rayner V. Snead during a pretrial conference in chambers Monday. Snead denied a request from Richard Potter, attorney from the Manassas law firm representing Goode that the cases be combined. Bob Jewell head of the state department of secondary accreditation “is surprised there is so much ruckus” over the accreditation status of the county high school,.according to E. P. Luke, chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Luke made his remarks at a special meeting held Tuesday to review the school board’s budget and capital outlay proposals. At a citizens’ capital outlay meeting two weeks ago, Superintendent William Bloomer acknowledged that Rappahannock High School had slipped into the “accredited but warned “ category with between seven and ten deficiencies counted against accreditation. From the first stimulating throb of a trio of Rappahannock High School guitarists to the closing plaintive melody, “Over the Rainbow” by the Bridgewater College Stage Band, it was a delightful evening of 20th Century “go music.” As the curtain closed on the talent show, judges moved in to award first place and $25 dollars to Jeannette Beebe of Castleton whose charm and skill with guitar and voice had already received warm audience approval. Second place soloist Sharon Settle of Amissville graciously divided another $25 with accompanist Dee Dee Grant of Washington. 10 YEARS AGO MAY 11, 1994 Jeanie and Dick McNear of Gid Brown Hollow have hosted six foreign exchange students in the last ten years. Reinhardt Lynch won a coin toss in Voter Registrar Nancy Leake’s office Wednesday morning to become the fifth member of the new Washington Tbwn Council. At the end of voting Tuesday night, Lynch was tied with Charles Eldred for the fifth seat with 49 votes each. In Rappahannock County Circuit Court last week, tne Rappahannock Public Schools reached a compromise settlement with Erika Virginia Sinnott, a former student, and her parents and paid $15,000 to settle the case. The case was brought about when Miss Sinnott claimed injury due to a school bus accident which occurred on November 9, 1990. Miss Sinnott is now 15 years old and attends Randolph Macon Academy in Front Royal. COMPILED BY NICHOLAS M. HORROCK

Discount drug cards provide savings for seniors Medicare’s new prescription drug discount card will soon become available, helping millions of Medicare beneficiaries save money on their medicines and providing critical assistance to vulnerable, low-income seniors. Sign-up for the cards started May 3 and seniors can begin using the discount cards on June 1. Annual fees for the cards will range from $0 to $30, and the government will pay the enrollment fees for those seniors who qualify for low-income assistance. In addition, these financially-strapped seniors will receive up to $600 on their cards, both this year and next, to assist with the cost of their medicines. According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), cardholders will receive discounts between 10 - 25 percent on r The Forum Congressman Eric Cantor their prescription costs. Already, more than 70 organizations have received Medicare approval to offer discount cards which will all carry this seal: SM MEDICARE ' P P R o V V. v> This logo deems the card as Medicare-endorsed and ensures specific governmentbacked consumer protections. With many choices avail able, seniors can compare different cards to find one that best meets their individual health care needs. There are two easy ways to determine which card is the best card fo you. The official Medicare wc-1 site, www.medicare.gov, provides customized information, based on the particular needs of each senior, about the differences in drug coverage, pharmacy participation and prices among the available cards. If a senior is comfortable using the Internet, this web site is an excellent resource ti compare cards yourself. A senior’s family members or volunteers at churches, senior centers and civic organizations with Internet know ledge can also help walk someone through the process. The web site contains complete information on all cards. If a senior, however, does not have access to the Internet or is uncomfortable using it, similar assistance is available bv phone, toll free, • at 1-800-MEDICARE. Seniors > can also ask the Medicare operator to send them a personalized booklet of this information to assist in their drug card decision. Before a senior logs on to www.medicare.gov or calls 1800-MEDICARE to begin this process, he or she should have the following information ready: • What prescription medications are vou currently taking:* 1. Name of each drug 2. The dose (pill size) 3. How often you take the drug i for example, two times a day) All of this information can be found on your prescription AK±J to vote on sign and lighting proposals in town A series of proposals for outdoor signs and a lighting and roof structure request comes before the Town of Washington’s Architectural Review Board on Thursday. Geneva Welch, doing business as Geneva Welch Gallery is seeking to put a three foot six inch oval painted wood sign of a kitten sleeping over a shop she is renting at 349 Main Street, formerly the site of Chris Goodine’s jewelry shop. Roger and Jane Batchelder are seeking to place several one-foot long outdoor lights on their new home at 32 Harris Hollow Road. Jay Miller doing business as Piedmont Property, Inc., is seeking to put a sign on 261 Main Street, formerly the site of the Odyssey Collection shop. The Inn at Little Washington is seeking to build a roof structure to the back patio at the Cannon House property. Alan Zuschlag, doing business as Armfield, Miller and Ripley, Inc. Real Estate, is seeking to put a sign on an office at 322 Main Street, formerly Custom Jewelry by Edmund. bottles or the printout your pharmacy provides when you pick up your prescriptions. • If you are a senior with an annual income below $12,569 as an individual or $16,862 as a couple, you might be eligible for financial assistance. If you think you qualify for assistance, income statements or tax forms can be helpful when figuring out your monthly income. Once a senior decides which card is best, he or she can contact the company to sign up for that particular card. When the enrollment form has been approved, the company will send the senior a Medicare-approved drug discount card. The company will also send specific materials the senior might need like a member handbook, discount drug list, pharmacy provider directory, and other I information. The availability of these cards will provide tangible benefits to millions of seniors. Sponsoring organizations are using the cards not only to provide discounts on drugs but also to link card enrollees into other available disease management and wellness resources to help them better manage their own health care. This discount card program is the first concrete step toward making the promise of a Medicare prescription drug benefit a reality for our seniors. Virginia seniors will pay lower drug costs by June. Any senior interested in saving money on their prescription drugs should call 1800-MEDICARE, visit or contact my Richmond office at (804) 747-4073 or Culpeper office at (5401 825-8960 to get the necessary’ information. Planning Commission Agenda These are the highlights of a tentative agenda for the May 19 meeting of the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m., at the county courthouse on Gay Street in the Town of Washington: Old Business Proposed Lighting Ordinance Comprehensive Plan New Business Histone Districts Committee report Growth From Page A1 of building 1,000 homes on 822 acres along Route 522 near Boston, Va. Though no plans have been filed by anyone, several developers, including Van Metre Homes, are looking at this large tract. The land which is owned by Wyoming House of Washington, D. C., retained Greg Hamm, of the Crimson Partners in Herndon, to examine options for them. Wyoming House is part of a broader Catholic group called “Opus Dei,” which uses several buildings on the property for religious retreats. Hamm said the owners will retain those buildings and some land, but the remaining 800 or so acres would be available for development. He declined to confirm with whom they are negotiating but said it was “a number of different potential builders.” He said the owners believe the land could support a mix of 1,000 homes, some in a high density area and others with larger houses and open spaces. “It’s a beautiful piece of land and the owners want whatever is done to be respectful of that.” The Clevenger property, between Rappahannock and Warrenton off Route 211, was a rezoning where Culpeper County had to approve what Centex planned. It had begun as a plan for 2,700 homes and had been reduced to 766 when Centex withdrew it last month. At Boston and five other “Planned Unit Developments” (PUDS) in Culpeper County the zoning is already approved. This means the builder must construct roads and provide water and sewer systems, but does not have to contribute to police, fire, school and other county services. Massive development The Piedmont Environmental Council said that has been a pattern as massive development swept across Northern Virginia. Developers were able to avoid the long term full costs of this expansion, so that areas like Loudoun County find their schools, police, fire and administration inadequate for the needs and have to go for tax increases to pay for them. Cabot said that most of the remaining proposals are in PUDS and the county will have limited control over them. In Centex’s effort to get rezoning on its Clevenger project, Cabot said, Centex came with offers to pay for several things including assistance for county planners to study and research its proposals. Cabot said that Rappahannock has been saved by its 25- acre minimum rule. Budget From Page A1 Fredericksburg, the Senate’s chief budget negotiator. “Join the club.” The Senate voted 32-5 to support the budget compromise at about 12:30 p.m. A few hours later, the House of Delegates followed suit, passing the budget 65-30. McLean Delegate Vincent Callahan (R-34th), the House’s chief negotiator, likened the tiresome, and frequently tense, budget debates to being “sentenced to life imprisonment — shackled and chained ... with no relief in sight.” Friday’s votes came on the 115th day of a scheduled 60-day General Assembly session. There was minimal debate in either chamber, since most arguments were exhausted two weeks ago in the session’s climax, a fierce battle over the amount of tax increases. “This is an historic day in Virginia,” said Sen. Russ Potts (R-27th), chairman of the Senate Education and Health Committee. “We did the right thing. We put Virginia ahead of politics. Yes, I hate taxes, but I love Virginia more.” The budget compromise sends $1.5 billion in additional aid to public schools across the state and provides services to more than 1,200 additional people with mental retardation. Legislators said they were particularly pleased with the additional support for higher education. “Kids in Fairfax are twice as likely to attend a Virginia school, so that’s an immediate impact for families,” said central Fairfax Delegate Chap Petersen (D-37th). But the additional money only covers half of the identified shortfall in funding, and many colleges and universities are still raising tuition to cover costs. (See related story, Page A7.) Those legislators who fought any tax increase continued their fight in vain up to the last minute. “Northern Virginia has stepped up again to finance many of the nice things many of you will take home,” said Prince William Delegate Scott Lingam felter (R-31st), adding that, i the legislature was intent or further taxing the region, ii should at least provide more help with transportation. Springfield Delegate Dave Albo (R-42nd) said Northern Virginia would pay far more ir new taxes than it got back ir state aid. « “For those who don’t five ir Northern Virginia, it’s not a place where everyone drives BMWs and makes a ton oi money,” he said, drawing groans and feigned sympathy from other delegates. A handful of legislators expressed frustration that nc part of the record tax increase would be used to address the state’s growing transportatior needs. “Is this what we believe? That transportation is not a priority?” said Annandale Delegate Vivian Watts (D-39th). “Swamps throughout Virginia are silent today because of all the toads we’ve had to swallow to make these votes.” Carrying out her “swamp” analogy, Watts referred to transportation as the “Creature from the Black Lagoon” that would come back to haunt the legislature. “We could've done $100 million,” Callahan said. “We could have taken it from someplace else. But what does that get you when you spread it across the state?” Dominic Bonaiuto may be reached at dbonaiuto@timespapers.com. “Clouds, Water <&Ught” New plein aire paintings of the Bine Ridge Christopher Stephens May 13 - June 7 Artist Reception Saturday, May 15 4:00 - 7:00p.m. Historic Main Street, Spcrrvville, VA 10:00 - 6:00 Thursday through Monday (Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment only) 540-987-3121 w ww.l< >ng\ iewgallcry.com Fitness From Page A1 PEP grant provides funds for qualifying school systems to implement a fitness-based curriculum in their schools’ PE. programs. With the new fitness emphasis, Rappahannock’s PE. programs will make a concerted effort to ensure all students achieve a fitness level that prepares them to live more active lives now and later in life. Knowing that most good habits begin at home, the school system hopes that by helping community members achieve a higher fitness level, students will in turn be encouraged to get fit. The fitness center will be open to community members Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The center consists of a weight room and a cardiovascular room. The weight room has free weights and resistance equipment while the cardiovascular room has five new treadmills, three recumbent exercise bikes, an upright bike and several elliptical trainers. The newly painted and air conditioned room features such amenities as a large screen television and a digital scale. Fitness center employees Knowing that most good habits begin at home, the school system hopes that by helping community members achieve a higher fitness level, students will in turn be encouraged to get fit. will staff the center during hours of operation. In order to pay for these attendants as well as for maintenance of equipment, there will be membership fees for use of the center. Continuing availability of the center to the public will be contingent on sufficient numbers of paid memberships. Membership for a countyresident is $12 per month, or $100 for 12 months. All K-12 students who live in Rappahannock County, school em ployees and full-time Rappahannock County employees may use the Rapp-fit Center at no charge. Rappahannock County senior citizens (age 62 and above), substitute school employees, part-time county employees, and active Rappahannock volunteer rescue/fire personnel are eligible for half-price memberships. Roger Mcllo is principal of Rappahannock County High School. FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. PexhaTreat, 540-829-0000 www.PermaTreat.com PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL May 14,15 & 16 OUTLET TENT SALE Yard & Garden • Home Furnishings • Clothing • Furniture Quilts • Footwear • Heartf^jong. 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Sports RCSA keeps on kickin’, teams win By Anders Drew* Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock Recreational Soccer continued this past weekend with exciting, close games. In U-8, Coach Anders Drew and the Panthers team sponsored by Warrenton Subway played a challenging Madison team coached by Chris Kemp. Madison scored early in the first quarter up 2-0. Coach Drew sat down with the team saying, “This is the quarter we come back.” Rapp responded immediately with six back to back goals in the second quarter. Ben Estes and Trey Swindler each impressively scored two goals. Taylor Ordile chased one in and Stephanie Nicholson scored her very first goal with great determination. Klaire Gubler and Tymbor Lee showed great defense as Madison battled back to tie 6-6 in one of the best games these Panthers have ever played. Yellow Jackets The U-10 Yellow Jackets coached by Jeff Hazel and Country Living in Rappahannock County Merrvmead PRICE REDUCED In beautiful Gid Brown Hollow, this distinguished 7 year old home with 3 car garage on 22+/open acres was constructed of the finest materials including imported tiles, dramatic moldings and hardwood floors. Top-of- the-line appliances accent the fine cherry cabinetry. $999,000 Cheri F. Woodard 540.987.9080 Castkton Valley On a lovely private lane, t rolling hills, wildlife and glen or high on the ridge Cheri F. Woodard540.987.9080 * Sharp Rock V ineyards Internationally acclaimed vineyard'winerv atu3#*>wnfl^state on 24 +/- acres along the Hughes River. Features modernizedwinery, bams, 2 cottages and vineyard. Includes the business, \Jft(*}t*pmeht and inventory of wine. $1,495,000 Justin H. Wiley 540.672.5603 his 25.93+/- acre tract is^iwi^t^Ing combination of mountain views, wild era 1 secluded homesites in a wooded w^|40ifolndmg views are plentiful. $175,000 1550+/- acres in Rappahannock County house, numerous lakes, streams and mountain views. privacy. In the Thornton Hill and Old Dominion Hounds hunt\iWWrOnly 60 minutes from Washington, DC. $10,000,000 Justin H. Wiley 540.672.5603 A unique woodland compound of two structures on 20 acres along the Rush River. The east building has 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, custom kitchen and large deck. The west wing includes large living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, garage and indoor swimming pool. $895,000 Philip C. Strange 540.937.5858 Hickerson Mountain Retreat PRICE REDUCED An unusual opportunity in a very desirable area of Rappahannock County: 34+/- secluded acres in three lots with four rental units. A modem duplex occupies each of the two 10 acre lots and the remaining 14 acres rises high on Hickerson Mountain with excellent views. $715,000 Chert F. Woodard 540.987.9080 Cornerstone Farm Incredible views from this 85+/- acre farm in Rappahannock County. The 4,200 sq. ft. home has 5 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths and has been completely restored and modernized. Other improvements include 18 stall stable, bam. riding ring, 5 fenced paddocks and pool. $1,500,000 Justin H. Wiley 540.672.5603 Fox Flight A charming restored 1840’s house intheOld Dominion Hounds Hunt near Orlean in Fauquier Countv. vnn mountain views, stable, pasture, garage and extensive gardens, ^Uftlty is ideal for a weekend home or a hunt box. $639,000 Justin H. Wiley 540.672.5603 StoiieLcdRe- FauquierCounly 100+ acres in the heart of the Warrenton Hunt on w ell protected Harts Mill Rd. Includes architecturally designed cottage and entrance. Perfect for equestrian use with 4 board fence, run-in, and numerous trails. Half open with many home sites and lovely mountain views. $1,575,000 Justin H Wiley 540.672.5603 Montpelier In the beautiful Francis Thornton Valley, this circa LJ4#*ftone and stucco home is sited on 173 acres with commanding Blue Ridg&MawQ^^JpTeR^r^uO scf ft- of historic features include an 8 columned portico, hea*tt|OfeJmigf rf ft. ceilings and 12 fireplaces. The land is mostly open and includes a 2,30uTt grass landing strip and long Hazel River frontage. $1,690,000 * Justin H. Wiley 540.672.5603 Regional, National and International Marketing Representing owners and purchasers of Virginia’s most noted properties Frank Hardy, Inc., Realtors RAPPAHANNOCK OFFICE 257 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747 TELEPHONE: (540)675-3999 FAX: (540)675-3910 www.farmandestate.net MIDDLEBURG PIEDMONT CHARLOTTESVILLE DELTAVILLE Preserving the rural character of Virginia through the sound stewardship of property Anders Drew manufactured a challenging, comeback victory this past Saturday. The Yellow Jackets beat a rough and aggressive Culpeper team 3-2. Jonathan Letsen and Woody Hazel did a wonder job on offense as they each scored a goal tying the game 2-2. Tanyon Lee came back in the second half and scored the winning goal. Blake Jeanniton played a great game on offense helping the team to victory. Trevor Lee and Robbie Adams did a great job on defense trying to protect the goal. Wa y to go Yellow Jackets. Look for more scores and highlights from other teams and age groups next week. Softball action Paula Ramey, left fielder for the girls JV softball team is jubilant after she catches a high fly for an out. The team easily defeated Manassas Park May 4 at RCHS. Rappahannock News Photo/Ann Spieker Long jump Eric Phillips, a junior first year track athlete for the Rappahannock boys’ track team leaps 17 feet, 6 1/2 inches for fourth place in a tri-county competition at Manassas Park High School on May 5. He has jumped 19 feet, 3 inches which qualifies him for the District Meet in the long jump next week. Both Manassas Park and Madison high schools beat Rappahannock’s team May 5. Rappahannock News Photo/Ann Spieker Cotillion to host reception and open house The National League of Junior Cotillions, Culpeper Chapter, has scheduled a reception and open house for parents to discuss the 20042005 season on Friday, June 4 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Train Depot in downtown Culpeper. “We are looking forward to this opportunity to share the Junior Cotillion program with parents interested in their child participating,” said Gail Turnbull, director. “We believe the award-winning Culpeper Chapter program, recognized in the Virginia General Assembly and by Governor Mark Warner in 2004, is an excellent social and character enrichment opportunity,” she said. Inspiring. I Ifmigfitxs by Randy Minter THE POWER OF PRAYER Cardiologist Randolph Byrd once investigated the power of prayer by asking ordinary people who prayed regularly to pray for a sick person with heart disease. Conducted under the strictest conditions, this study utilized a double-blind system in which patients were chosen at random. Neither the patients nor 'the doctors and nurses knew which patient was prayed for or not. Each of the prayed-for patients had five to six people praying for him/her. At the study’s end, the group for whom prayers were said needed only one-fifth the amount of antibiotics, suffered three times less frequently from lung edema, and never needed to be put on a respirator. There were also fewer deaths in the “prayer” group than the control group. This famous study confirmed what many knew: faith in something larger has a direct impact on one’s health. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we respect the different values and expressions within all faiths and denominations. Call 347-3431 (233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA.) 24-hours a day. “If you learn from suffering... you might be able to help someone else who’s now in the phase you many have just completed" Anonymous The National League of Junior Cotillions is an etiquette, character development and social dance-training program, that involves thousands of students in over 400 chapters nationwide., Members learn the customs and courtesies that will serve them for a lifetime. The reception is a way for families to have questions answered and be informed regarding the program’s methods, standards, and objectives, said Turnbull. Students will learn, among other things, table manners, introductions, correspondence, formal and informal American, European and Oriental dining, character education, patriotism, and ballroom dance. Instruction is given in a gender-balanced peer environment that maximizes the opportunity for putting learned etiquette and dance to immediate and repetitive practice. Advisory board members who will be present, and the director look forward to meeting and visiting with interested parents. For more information call 540-937-8959. The public is welcome and refreshments will be served for children and their parents or grandparents who attend. Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office: Joseph F. Horning, Jr., and wife, to James Butz, Hampton 69.18840 acres, Hampton District. $625,000. Daniel A. Ganz and others to Robert E. Benyo and wife, 10.445 acres, Hampton District. $317,000. Roger L. Cordani and wife to John G. Leidenheimer, 10.1178 acres, Jackson District. $349,850. Melvin Pinto and wife to Pinto Properties, 19.8586 acres. Philip D. Lamma and wife to Alvin F. Henry, 2.2037 acres, Wakefield District. $15,000. 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A soaring ambition By George Rowand Rappahannock News Staff Wnter Stuck off in the middle of Fauquier County is an asset that few seem to appreciate. It’s the Warrenton Airport, and it has features that most don’t recognize. “We provide transportation to anywhere in the world from this little airport,” said Ron Gatewood, president of Warrenton-Fauquier Flight Center. “We can get you to JFK (airport), BWI ... this airport is part of the national transportation system.” Gatewood said that people can charter flights out of the airport. “We can carry up to seven people in our plane and, when you count the door-to-door flight time, it’s competitive with jets.” Flying without the hassles and delays of parking, check-in lines, security checks and everything else that goes with flying out of the large, commercial airports seems awfully attractive these days. Yet charters aside, maybe the main activity going on at the airport is flight instruction. “We can charter flights, take you anywhere you want to go, but we also can teach you to fly,” Gatewood said. A SHARP EYE: Instructor Alan Ebbs, right, watches intently as student David Atkinson goes through his pre-flight check before a lesson. Atkinson is close to soloing. He knows whereof he speaks. “I have close to 11,000 hours of flying — flying helicopters in the Marine Corps at first, and then I shifted to jets. I was an attache and we flew ambassadors all over Africa.” Flying lessons Gatewood and Juan Alfonso, director of operations and chief flight instructor at the Warrenton-Fauquier Flight Center, said that the center can accommodate students who have varied ideas about why they want to learn to fly. “You can do it just for fun or you can make it a career,” Gatewood said. “You can start a career here at your local airport.” He then ruminated about some former students. “I could name a number of local people who started here and are now flying commercial, B-52s, fighters. We have a couple of students right now who are looking forward to getting their licenses here and going into the industry.” A person has to be 16 years old to solo and 17 to get a private license. “They can actually fly before they can get a driver’s license,” Alfonso said. Alfonso, who is from Argentina, said he flew for the first time when he was nine. “I dreamed about it when I was four,” he said. He eventually bought his own plane in Argentina and ran a business, giving it up six years Rappahannock News Stak Photos Mark F. Sypher SCREEN SAVER: Juan Alfonso, director of operations and chief flight instructor at the Warrenton-Fauquier Flight Center, demonstrates the computer program that students use to learn to fly more quickly. later to become a flight instructor when the Argentinian economy went south. “I love to teach,” he declared. Computer assisted The Warrenton-Fauquier Flight Center is a Cessna Pilot center. “We have two new airplanes that we use for teaching,” Alfonso said. He then set up a demonstration of the computer software that flight students use to help facilitate their progress. “Learning to fly is easy,” Alfonso said, “but it requires a lot of effort. The computer helps. Here you can get all the Eligible soybean producers can request referendum The U. S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will offer soybean producers the opportunity to request a referendum on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order as authorized under the Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act. The request for a referendum will be conducted at USDA’s County Farm Service Agency offices. Ib be eligible to participate, producers must certify and provide documentation that shows that they produced soybean and paid an assessment on the soybeans during the period of Jan. 1, 2002, through December 31, 2003. Only those producers who desire a referendum on the order will participate. Begimiing May 3, 2004, and continuing through May 28, 2004, producers may obtain a form to request a referendum from county FSA offices either in person or by sending a request by mail or facsimile. Forms may also be obtained from: http://www.ams.usda.gov/ lgs/mpb/re-soy.htm. Individual producers and other producer entities may request a referendum at the county FSA Office where their administrative farm records are Obituary Roynal E. Seymour Family in Flint Hill Roynal Earle “Trigger” Seymour, 88, of Front Royal died May 5 at his residence. Mr. Seymour was bom June 27, 1915 in Warren County to the late William Walter and Agnes Lola Davis Seymour. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II, and was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge # 829 Front Royal, V.F.W. Post 1860 Front Royal, and the Giles B. Cook Post 53 of the American Legion. He loved bowling and was a championship bowler and also enjoyed traveling across the country. Mr. Seymour was preceded in death by his three brothers, Claude Seymour, Carl Seymour and William Hite Seymour. He is survived by two sons, Garland V. Seymour of Front Royal and Roynal E. Seymour, Jr. of Arlington and one daughter, Sandra Lee Seymour Jenkins of Flint Hill. Additional survivors include two sisters, Mildred Muddiman of Manassas and Kathleen Capino of Hampton, Va., one grandson and three great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held May 10 at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal with Rev. Phillip Bailey officiating. Interment followed in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Front Royal. Reality Farm -175 acres of open pastures and rolling hay fields situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in gorgeous Rappahannock County. This property includes several miles of Doard fencing and hand built stone entrance onto a hard surfaced drive that follows the meandering Covington River through the property. There is one designated building site on the hill overlooking the farms and mountains. One of the prettiest farms in the county. $1,750,000 558 Gay Street Washington - Virginia - Yesteryear Charm best describe this Victorian Farmhouse tastefully re-furbished to modem standards. One block from the Inn. Theater, Markets and county offices. Large comfortable rooms with lots of light, woodfloors, walnut staircase, fireplace, intriguing light fixtures, sun rooms, stainglass, built in cabinets. Outside is graced by wonderful old American boxwoods hidden gardens, trellis and an organic apple orchard. Truly a rare find and a pure delight to view. $785,000 Old Farmhouse nestled on 4 acres in "Old Hollow", Center portion of home is made of log: circa 1800. Within walking distance of two Shenandoah National park access trails. Home is being sold as is. $249,000 Well maintained custom built Cape Cod w/4BR/2BA on 7 acres. Many extras, cherry cabinets, 2 fireplaces, flue w/woodstove. Rough-in bath in basement. Large 36x40 shop/garage. Views that won't stop! Must see to appreciate. „ $849,500 12699 Lee Highway Washington, VA 22747 540-987-9243 Locally iml and managed. Q (ft . .. iuur nuiwivivn iwu Sam Snead, Broker Amy Sloane Timbers* Assoc Broker Emily Taylor Roop, Agent Duldda Estrada, Agent Linda Baldwin, Agent Lee Smith Dillard, Agent (>, | 540-987-9336 540-987-8668 540-987-8019 540825-4300 540-987-3326 540-675-3564 maintained. For the producer not participating in FSA programs, the opportunity to request a referendum will be provided at the county FSA Office where the producer owns or rents land. Mail in requests must be postmarked by May 28, 2004, and received in the county FSA office by June 7, 2004. All other requests made by facsimile or in person, must be received in the county FSA office by May 28, 2004. USDA will conduct a referendum on the order if at least 10 percent of the 663,880 soybean producers request a referen dum, provided that no more than one-fifth be producers from one state. The request for referendum is mandated by the act. The act requires that the Secretary of Agriculture conduct a request for referendum every five years after the initial referendum, which was conducted in 1994. USDA monitors activities of the United Soybean Board. The mandatory program is financed by an assessment of one-half of one percent of the net market value of the soybeans. For more information, call Bob Williamson at (540) 8254200, Ext. 2. Fire From Page A1 before 7:30 a.m. It was triggered by an overloaded electrical circuit stemming from a space heater plugged into the bathroom wall. The fire spread so quickly that when Amissville responded, the house was engulfed. Five fire companies were dispatched including Warrenton’s paid firefight ers. Karen and Dennis Chapman and their two young sons, Little Dennis and Dane were unhurt. The Chapmans lost everything. The boys’ clothing, toys, pictures and keepsakes were destroyed. The Chapmans are staying with relatives. Persons wishing to help the family may send donations to Dennis and Karen Chapman, 37 Belle Lane, Viewtown, Va. 22746, according to Amissville resident Amy Hitt. Rappahannock Co. Nestles in the heart of the mountains of Rappahannock County. This home sits quietly^on 25 acres overlooking a 200 acre farm in scenic easement. Farm CANNOT be divided. As you walk out the back door on the lower level, a pair of Canadian Geese are raising their family in the pond just below. A beautiful year round stream meanders past the two lower paddocks. Home has 2 bedrooms & 2 baths on the main level and a full guest suite on the lower level. Offered at $780,000 Rappahannock Real Estate Resources, Inc. 540-675-1190 www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com Butch Zindel Trish Bartholomew butch@rapprealestate.com tbartl@earthlink.net (limes Kama Northern Virginia For news that clicks... TIMESCOMM UNITY. COM 11 knowledge, and it's really a challenge. “This software is so good," he continued, “that a student in Florida, using the same system, went from ground zero to a license in 11 days. If you study, you need less time in ground instruction and in flight, that saves you money.” The center offers a complete private pilot teaching package that runs about $5,700. Financing is available. There are discounted first lessons in the neighborhood of $49. “You get a complete 30minute flight for $49,” Gatewood said. “And you’ll be flying during the lesson.” Both Gatewood and Alfonso spoke about the fun of flying. “Once you get a lot of time in an airplane, you become a part of it or it becomes a part of you,” Gatewood said. “Flying becomes mood-altering. You get emotionally attached to an airplane." “I've loved to fly since I was a boy," Alfonso said. “When you don’t fly for a while, you really miss it.” Gatewood summed up what the airport and flight center mean to the area. “We offer the ability to move on,” he said. “We’re a steppingstone. You can start here and move on into commercial aviation. “The county government has worked with private enterprise, and we’ve got a nice little airport here." The Warrenton-Fauquier Flight Center is located at 5075 Airport Road in Midland. 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Photo by Richard lykes DOWNED TREE: Flint Hill resident Larry Jensen stands on a downed tree in front of his home with neighbors and friends looking on. Photo by Angela Berry FALLEN TREES: Trees were uprooted everywhere in Flint Hill. This is one of several downed trees at Wakefield Country Day School. STORM From Page A1 Twenty Blackbirds Restaurant on Route 522 in Flint Hill. “It peeled off a good portion of our tin roof, just curled it up like a sardine can. We all got in the basement, it was that scary. I don’t scare very easily.” At the height of the storm at 6 p.m., none of his customers had shown up, he said. “The hail was fast, furious and horizontal,” he said. Strangely, only one mile away at his home, there was no damage, Deluise said. At nearby Public House two of its 10 downed trees fell on the roof of the restaurant and one on the deck. “It was scary,” said owner John Pearson, “the worse storm I have ever seen. “We had a wedding at noon the next day and we pulled if 66 It peeled off a good portion of our tin roof, just curled it up like a sardine can. We all got in the basement, it was that scary. I don’t scare very easily. Vinnie Deluise, Owner, Four & Twenty Blackbirds Restaurant off.” Route 211 was flooded in the eastbound lane for several hours, according to Virginia State Police and a tree down on the westbound lane disrupted traffic. One tree downing north of Flint Hill caused a three car accident where two women received minor injuries. One was treated at Warren County Hospital and released While many residents said it felt like a tornado, meteorologists said it wasn’t. Louis Rosa, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Sterling regional office said the NWS doubts there were tornadoes anywhere in Virginia, but said that violent, 40 to 60 mile an hour gusts of wind caused similar damage. Bob Ryan, meteorologist for WRC-TV News 4 and part-time Woodville resident said that it was a “very, very severe storm.” Honor Roll for 2003-2004 at Rappahannock Elementary Third Grade Period Grade 4 All A Sarah Ames Andrew Oyster A.J. 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He said somebody called him at the television station from Griffin Tavern Friday night to tell him about the situation. “I didn't see anything that looked like a rotation,” said Ryan. “There was a line from Chester Gap across Flint Hill to Amissville. The most intense area was in Flint Hill.” Storm damage Cory Caulfield, an artist, of 350 Grimsley Road, said her home was damaged by three falling trees. Two cars, a Volvo and a Mercedes Benz, were crushed under tree trunks. She recalled the sky “looked bizarre” about 5 p.m. and wind l~~_~_ _ and lightning whirled toward her house as she watched from glass windows in her living room. "The trees were waving like wheat and the hail came in horizontally whipping the front of the house,” she said. “After two trees went down,” she headed for the basement, “hearing them hit the roof above her.” Three major trees toppled into the house. More than 15 trees were downed along Grimsley Road and her driveway, virtually isolating their home. 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Joann Rector Jenkins, 57, Duncan Street, Front Royal complained of neck pain and was carried to Warren County Hospital. A second driver, 17years-of age of Flint Hill also complained of injury. Trooper Robert Marshall said that no charges were filed because of the storm. Wakefield School For headmaster Vargo at Wakefield School the storm was “actually frightening.” “When it came through it appeared to me to be a small tornado at 5 p.m. It got very, very dark.” He said the heavy double doors all around the school “were sucked open all at once, about 12 of them.” He said he and Mrs. Foster Corbin, the school’s housekeeper for 21 years, ran to lock each of them so they could not move. “It was very, very windy,” he said. “Hundreds of gallons of water came in under the doors, around window sills, and through our gym walls. The entire lower level of the school was flooded—at least two to three inches of standing water,” said Vargo. 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Gaffeinff for life Susie MacNelly’s mission is to make others laugh By Wendy Murdoch Special to the Rappahannock News Susie MacNelly of Flint Hill is a survivor. After the deaths of seven family members within five years, including her husband, Jeff MacNelly in 2000, Susie continues to laugh through life. Her business card identifies her as “Field Marshall.” But a more appropriate title may be “Chief Laugh-OMeter” in charge of the Treetops Tattler-Tribune. Jeff MacNelly was a political cartoonist, winner of three Pulitzer Prizes, and the creator of the cartoon strip “Shoe.” The strip’s characters include Professor Cosmo Fishhawk (aka Jeff), who is a writer for the Treetops Tattler-Tribune; Cosmo’s boss P. Martin Shoemaker, hence the name “Shoe;” and Roz, a bartender at a bar where Cosmo spends a significant amount of time. Jeff had been drawing Roz for 12 years when he met Susie we were introduced by mutual friends and talked for 10 minutes when Jeff said, *1 have been drawing you for years.’ Roz is a red11 e a d e d wisecracking bartender who stole my lines,” says Susie. Not only is Susie a wisecracking redhead who bartended for years, she continues to steal Jeff’s lines every day as editor of the “Shoe” mrfnnn afrin “I was his editor for 10 years,” Susie recalls. “I entertained this guy. reason for living was to My 66 My reason for living was to make Jeff laugh. Susie MacNelly make Jeff laugh.” Now Susie is responsible for making an estimated 50,000,000 people laugh every day. Susie discovered Rappahannock County in the 70s. "Daddy Pellegatta first introduced me to the area. I would come out to visit and go hill topping with the Rappahannock Hunt,” Susie recalls. When Susie met Jeff he already was building a house in Rappahannock. “He couldn’t stand the idea of living in the District. He would come out here and drive around in his truck. One day he went into a realtor’s office and asked, ‘What do you have on Route 729?’ They ) showed him this property and he just bought it on the spot. He called it the “He Man’s Women Haters Club.’ “I moved here full time in the fall of 1990. It was cosmic that Jeff fell in love with this place and with me.” wnen asKea now it is now living here without Jeff she replies, “It’s my home. I still love it. It is the only place I could imagine myself living. I love these mountains It’s just a heavenly place with Photo courtesy Susie MacNeily HUMOR LIVES ON: Political cartoonist Jeff MacNeily of Flint Hill died of cancer in 2000. He created the comic strip, ‘Shoe.’ Now his wife, Susie, heads a team which produces the strip and the laughs. lovely people, a high-spirited atmosphere and a great creative environment. It helps me stay silly.” Susie’s role as Field Marshal for “Shoe” began long be lore Jen got cancer. Susie realized after they met that she needed to relieve Jeff of most of the administrative duties. They put wmr togemer a sran: Chris Cassett, Bill Linden and Gary Brookins. This left Jeff free to paint, draw and sculpt. “Most cartoon strips do not mention individual writers’ names because they like the perception that the creator is writing all the material, but that isn’t the way it happens,” Susie explains. I Rappahannock News Photo Wendy Murdoch AT HOME: Susie MacNelly, surrounded by the paintings of her late husband Jeff MacNelly holds Bubba and Pearly in her Flint Hill home. The “Shoe” team was working together for years before Jeff got sick. Jeff has been gone for four years and the team has never missed a deadline. Linden writes 50 gags a week, then emails them to Cassett who culls them and reads the best to Susie. In addition to what Cassett and Susie write, it is winnowed down to seven per week. The determining factor of whether a gag is used is what the Richmond Newsleader calls “the Susie factor.” If she laughs then the gag has a good chance of making it into “Shoe.” In addition to producing “Shoe” the team also illustrates for Dave Barry. They have put together a book, 27 years of Shoe. Jeffs artwork continues to be featured on the posters for the annual fund-raiser here called the Taste of Rappahannock. “The last piece of art Jeff did was the “Taste of Rappahannock” horse poster. He died the next week. He See LAUGH, Page B8 Chris Stephens’ exhibit opens at Long View Gallery By Martin Woodard Special to the Rappahannock News Chris Stephens exhibits his new Blue Ridge landscape paintings entitled “Clouds, Water & Light” at Long View Gallery in Sperryville May 13 through June 7. There is a reception for the artist on Saturday, May 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. Stephens paints in unusual formats with a highly personal and colorful style that captures a magical impression of nature. Some paintings are very vertical, others are extremely horizontal and some are squares. Most paintings are framed with Stephens’ distinctive handmade frames, which seem to be extended from the painting itself. His landscapes are painted from life and exude the tribulations and exhilaration the artist feels from being outdoors, struggling with the mechanics and trying to come to terms with light, seasons and atmospheric changes. This show will include Stephens’ new large panoramic oil paintings as well as his smaller gems. Stephens graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a double major in Fine Art and International Relations. He received his Master of Fine Arts from James Madison University where he continues to teach Art, Drawing and Design. He is also the Elementary Art Specialist for Warren County Schools. Stephens is acting president of Middle Street Gallery, a cooperative gallery in Washington. He is a prolific painter and exhibits his work widely. In the past five years he has exhibited in solo and group shows in Philadelphia, Harrisonburg, Greensboro, Washington, Va., Warrenton, High Point, N.C., and Bethesda, Md. In addition to Long View, galleries in North Carolina, Photo courtesy/Long View Gallery ‘Tall Clouds,’ oil on panel, by Chris Stephens. Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia currently represent him and he is a regular exhibitor at Middle Street Gallery. His show at See GALLERY, Page B8 The Theatre holds final concert in Smithsonian season series By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News The Theatre at Washington joins with the Smithsonian Chamber Players on Saturday, May 22 in presenting the final program in the 2003-2004 Smithsonian at Little Washington concert series. The 8 p.m. concert, which will be held at The Theatre on Gay Street, features the Smithsonian’s newest resident ensemble, The Esterhazy Machine. The great 18th century composer Franz Joseph Haydn spent most of his professional life with the Hungarian Esterhazy family. Prince Nikolaus Esterhazv was an enthusiastic player of the baryton, one of the most challenging and rarely heard of the viol instruments. For the Prince’s pleasure, Haydn wrote well over a hundred trios for baryton, viola, and cello. It is a selection of these works which forms the program for the concert on May 22. The Smithsonian’s Esterhazy Machine comprises baryton player Kenneth Slowik, violist Steven Dann and cellist Myron Lutzke. (The name “Esterhazy Machine” was coined by Dutch cellist Anner Bylsma.) Slowik writes that com bining the baryton with the viola and cello creates “a unique-sounding ensemble in which the sonorities of the instruments are so closely matched that at times it is difficult to distinguish which player actually has the leading voice. It is this unusual but brilliant sonority, so rarely heard today, that the Esterhazy Machine recreates for its audiences.” Kenneth Slowik is artistic director of the Chamber Music Program at the National Museum of American History. He is a founding See CONCERT, Page B8 Hearthstone School to hold auction on Saturday, May 15 By Amy Silver Special to the Rappahannock New* Hearthstone School’s annual fund-raising auction will be held Saturday, May 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. It will feature a silent auction, a pie and cake auction, and a live auction at 4 p.m. There is no charge for admission, and refreshments will be / available. Items to be auctioned include a limited edition print by Nathan Kuhn and a framed abstract painting by his father, the late Robert E. Kuhn, as well as fine artwork by Jeanne Drevas, Jill Waller, June Jordan, Monica Newell, Eric Kvaraes and Peggy Shadier and a pair of airline tickets. 1 Services to be auctioned include massage, canoe trips, hand-quilting lessons, landscaping, yoga sessions, nutritional H counseling, catering Reiki, music lessons, counseling, photography, butter-making lessons, summer camp discounts, overnight stays at local B&Bs, meals at local restau AUCTION ITEM: Handpainted mirror by Jill Waller, ‘Carolina Parakeets,’ is one of the items to be auctioned at Hearthstone School’s annual fund-raiser on May 15, Photo courtesy/ Hearthstone School rants including Its About Thyme, the Public House and Sunnyside', custom upholstery, dinner with a financial adviser at Ashby Inn; goods including 'locally-made honey, jewelry, silver, an antique typewriter, quilts, a hand-knitted shawl and knitting lesson and antique glass. For more information or to donate high quality items, call the school at 987-9212.

^Activities Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, children and adults 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Euchanst 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Meditation 7 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday Scnool 10 a m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant Services: First and third Sundays 11 a.m. Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 p.m. April through August St. Peter's Catholic Mission Administrator: Rev. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday. 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Dan Hough Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist churches will have worship services as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m., Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m.; and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. Malcolm Cadd Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Associate pastor: Rev. Anna L. Allsberry Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby, Dana Crane Sunday: Praise/Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store Flint HiU Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. John S. Farrar Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Praise Fellowship, Amissville Pastor: Gene Nicholson Meeting at 14876 Lee Highway Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. Neighbors Sperryville Business Alliance is up and running Members of the Sperryville Business Alliance held a meeting May 2 to finalize the group's activities for the upcoming months. The purpose of the group is to support and promote business activities in greater Sperryville. A core group has been established with Elizabeth Lee of Uncommon Sense as secretary and Cliff Miller of Mt. Vernon Farm as treasurer. Chris Salmon is the webmaster of the site, sperryville.net, which contains lots of information about the businesses in and around town. Tb join the SBA contact Eric Kvames of Oldway Glassworks at eric-sba@oldway.net. I chatted with Brian Ross, owner of Mountainside Market w^i a Sperryville By JENNY MILLAN 987-9313 on Route 211 this week. Brian has his business up for sale which includes the market, laundry, building and three plus acres. After many years of work, he is looking for a change of pace. Mountainside has long been a favorite of locals and visitors alike and sells fresh sandwiches, soups, pizza and baked goods daily. There are natural food items, vitamins, snacks, wine, beer and cold drinks available in the market. Brian says that operating the only laundromat in the county has been a true convenience he has been able to offer customers over the years. Check out The Pub there which is open Tuesday through Sunday at 9 p.m. with music, open mic night on Thursdays, pool, TV and a relaxed place to gather with friends. Pood is served at the pub along with drinks. For more information, contact Brian at 987-9100. Matt Payne got in touch to thank me for the piece on the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad. He also made the comment that while there are many EMTs registered to volunteer with the squad, active and inactive, there are only two people trained in advanced life support. That would be Matt Payne and Carl Aplin who are stretched thin when it comes to responding to calls where their training and skill level is needed. Thank you Matt for the update; volunteers still are greatly needed. Efforts to pick up trash along the roadways continues. Take a bit of time and enjoy a walk in the woods while helping to clean up our roads and creeks. ‘Ageless Wonders’ singers to perform at church May 19 The “Ageless Wonders” International Singing group will perform at Novum Baptist Church, Reva Way on Wednesday, May 19 from 7 to 8 p.m. under the direction of Erma Styles. For the past 34 years, this, talented group of men and women, who range between the ages of 50 and 100 have performed across the globe. They have had engagements at four world fairs, the White House, Opryland and Disneyland. Their costumes are as engaging as their musical talent and you will not want to miss this. Admission is free; a love offering will be taken. For any other information call Pastor Jeff Light in Woodville at 987-9523. He, along with his congregation, invite the public. Our prayers of comfort go out to the family of Lucy Bailey, Boston By MARIE RATIONS 987-8802 who passed away at her home in Rixeyville and was laid to rest in Hillcrest Cemetery on Friday. It’s time again for the “Singing and Pickin'* party at Salem Fire Hall on Friday, May 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. Food and drink will be available. Melissa Gray returned to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Gray on Thursday having completed her freshman year at Longwood College in Farmville. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ashby Thornhill and the late Mr. Thornhill. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Saturday caller of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher on Turkey Ridge Road. Elder and Mrs. Nelson Pettit of New Market were here for the Thursday evening services for Lucy Bailey at Found Funeral Home. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills entertained with a party on Saturday afternoon honoring their daughter, Mary on her 15th birthday. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. James Holtzman Frazier who celebrate another year on Monday, May 17. Our prayers go out to Cindy Heflin of Castleton Ford Road who underwent surgery on Friday, and to Lillie Mae Johnson, a surgical patient in Winchester Medical Center. Belated wedding anniversary wishes go out to cousins, Jimmie and Mary Ann Dodson who observed their day on Thursday. Amanda Sims has returned to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Sims in Boston for the summer having completed her junior year at Mary Washington College in F redericksburg. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Dennis and family were Mother’s Day guests of her mother, Eleanor Dennis in Amissville. The family of Bessie Norman of Woodville celebrated Mother’s Day lunch at the Thornton River Grille in Sperryville. Those attending were Daniel Norman, Ken, Fran, Will, Wade and Wyatt of Washington; Steve and Tferesa of Front Royal. Washington High School Class of 1950 holds reunion The reunion of Washington High School, Class of 1950, was held May 8 at the old Forest Grove School. Danny Hitt was invited to speak to the group concerning the history of the place. The reunion was well attended with most of the former students preseht. One person was ill and could not attend and two other members of the class, Junior Martin and Lucy Hitt, are deceased. All others attended. Junior Martin was represented by his wife Thelma Martin and Danny represented his mother Lucy Hitt. He enjoyed circulating within the group and talking about local history. He found out a couple of interesting things that he Viewtown By LINDA HITT 937-4221 intends to research soon. Here is what Danny told me about the reunion: “I talked with Jack Smith of Amissville for a long time. We talked about cars and the old days. I still remember the numerous Corvettes he owned. He really piqued my curiosity however, when he talked about some of his ancestors. “He reminded me about the unfortunate shooting accident that took the life of his unde, the young Tbmmy Smith. “As a child I used to look at the tallest grave stone in the Forest Grove cemetery. I noticed this stone read Tbmmy Smith, 17 years of age, deceased July 4, 1917. One day, I asked my grandfather what happened. He said that men were fighting inside the Viewtown store, a gun was discharged and a stray shot came through the front window, . fatally wounding Tbmmy, who was sitting on a bench. Jack Smith confirmed this account. I will research the newspaper archives and report about it later. “I had the pleasure also of spending some time at the reunion with Bayliss Whorton. He talked about his early school years at the old Massanova School. He remarked how the teacher, Mary Bruce, would ride her horse from Arron Mountain to the school. Massanova school was located just down and across the road from Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Payne’s property about two miles north of Route 618 and Route 729. I will also research this in the future. “Special thanks to Lois Whorton, who invited me to attend the reunion.” Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 7 to 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Oranoe Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING" U, S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 Utk* rt* ■ *"} MOSTDAV Luke i^ri-io ■mEecASc* Luke tf.u-^% wedsiesd Ay Luke 19:1-10 THMRffOAy 67 FRft>AD Mtonbera it:i-ij satmkda? fOumben n:i<-v I “Oh, no! I can't m thost foot. Am I on orphan in thb strange 'people-world'? Whtro art those foot? My mama warned mo to pay attention. I hope the teat find me." Even though thi* little ball of fur b so thy, she is most familiar with her master's feet. Yet, when she b most lonely, she ales for him and he lifts her up and she looks into loving eyes that smile at her warmly. Though once again placed upon the ground, the warmth remains. Each day, one might say that we, too, sit at the feet of our Master. As we travel from task to task each day, we may lose track of the Master. Yet God watches over us, and when we cry to Him we are lifted up and we feel the warmth and the love that can only come from our Heavenly Father. Do you need to experience God's loving care? Visit your chosen place of worship thb week. Worship at the feet of the Master. He will lift you up. ScrtplurmS*»cm)trmiAnmamBbl»Socmy Copynon 2004. Kwixr-Wn.ms Htmtcpn Swwom. P O Boot 0006 CtartoMMi*. VA 22S06. jMjgMlim ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (5401825-1037 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt 29 South * 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 .^pFindyour " lew home ran* Rappahannock News 540-675-3349 f Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News ” . WM

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Box 116, Amissville, VA 20106 lnfo@henselstone.com 540-937-5796 www.henselstone.com Upcoming Events Program on photographer Come hear local residents Chris Goodine and Charlie Tompkins present the fascinating story about historic photographer Loranus C. Newhall. and show examples of Newhall’s work on Friday, May 14 at 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. The program is sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) as part of the Second Fnday at the Library Series. Admission is free. For more information visit www.raac.org. T>og Day Afternoon ’ The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League will hold its fourth annual Dog Day Afternoon with fun for families and their dogs on Saturday, May 15 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Windrush, three and one-fourth miles from Route 647, on the left side of Route 637 (North Poes Road). Rain date is May 16. Cost is $5 per person; children 12 and under free. For mofe information, call 540-636-3308. Breakfast for senior cen ter A breakfast to benefit the Rappahannock Senior Center will be held Saturday. May 15. from 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Flint Hill Fire Hall. The menu is biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs, ham, donuts, breakfast casseroles, fruit, coffee and juice. There will be gospel singing by the Rutherfords. (Strictly donation basis). Hearthstone auction Hearthstone School's annual fund-raising auction is Saturday, May 15 from 3-5 p.m., featuring a silent auction, a pie . and cake auction, and a live auction at 4 p.m. (See Page B1). 'Spring Fling at vineyard Enjoy Celtic music and gourmet food in beautiful surroundings at a ‘Spring Fling’ at Sharp Rock Vineyards on Saturday, May 15 from noon to 5 p.m., rain or shine, at the foot of Old Rag Mountain on the Hughes River. Admission is $10. Phone 540987-9700 or visit www.sharprockvineyards.com Civil War talk The Blue Ridge Civil War Roundtable will meet Tuesday, May 18 at the Rappahannock County Library. Frank Walker of Orange, Va., in full Civil War uniform, will speak at 7:30 p.m. on ‘The Mine Run Campaign,” the first potential confrontation between Lee and Grant following Gettysburg. The public is invited. For more information call Gary Wilson, 547-4106. Rappahannock Free Clinic The Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open May 19 at the Rappahannock Health Department in Washington. Patient registration is 5:30-6:30 p.m. There is a shortage of nurses to assist at the clinic. Those willing to help (it is not necessary to be an RN) are urged to call the clinic at 675-2525 or 347-0394. PEC planting at Flatwoods The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) office in Rappahannock invites everyone to be a part of the Flatwoods’ ‘Transformation” project on Thursday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon when PEC and other volunteers will be planting at the site. Flatwoods is where residents take garbage and recycle off the Shade Road. PEC has been working with VDOT, the county and Rappahannock County High School’s building and maintenance class on this project to emphasize the importance of the natural cycle. For more information, call Cindy Lockridge at 987-9441. Beekeepers ’ meeting The Northern Beekeepers Association will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20 at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service, at the corner of Davis Street and South West Street. The program will feature Honey Harvesting Time. For further information call Pat Haskell at (703) 560-3484. RAAC membership party The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) is holding its annual membership wine and cheese reception Friday, May 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Sunnyside Square on Gay Street prior to the 8 p.m. showing of “Something’s Gotta Give" at the Theatre at Washington. If raining, the reception will be held in Sunnyside Mercantile, formerly Black Bear Gallery. Current and new members are welcome. To join RAAC and resen/e space, contact Claudia Mitchell, 6752146, orcmitchlite@aol.com. RCHS presents two shows The Rappahannock County High School drama department presents two performances of The Crucible" by Arthur Miller on Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22 at the high school auditorium. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door. Songwriters’ Festival Hearthstone School in Sperryville will hold a “Songwriters’ Festival” to benefit the school on Saturday, May 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. An event for the whole family, the evening of song features Vyktoria Pratt Keating, Joanne Juskus, Ben Mason, Bill Abernathy, Jeff Severson and Rafael Lorenzo. Tickets are $8 for adults. Children 12 and under are free. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call 540-987-9212. Culinary gala “Funds for the Hood,” a culinary arts gala, will be held at Oasis Vineyard at 6 pm. on Saturday, May 22 to raise funds for a commercial exhaust hood for the culinary arts program at Rappahannock County High School. For more information, email Veronika Benson at onaveranda@earthlink.net. Flower and garden show Mountain Laurel Montessori School will host a Flower & Garden Show on Saturday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, at Rappahannock Cellars on the corner of Route 522 and Hume Road in Huntly. Nurseries and crafters are among the exhibitors. There will be hot air balloon rides and wine tastings and activities for children. Food and beverages will be available. Admission is $3 per person: children 18 and under free. Proceeds benefit the school. For more information, contact Pam Smeraldo at 540-635-1056 or smeraldo@shentel.net. Cheerleading tryouts Try-outs for the 2004 fall JV and Varsity cheerleading squads will be Tuesday, May 25-Thursday, May 27 at the Rappahannock High School Students will practice cheers and chants from 6-8 p.m. Actual try-outs are May 27. Benefit golf tournament Piedmont Softball Association announces its second annual golf tournament June 11 at 1 p.m. at South Wales Golf Course. A registration fee of $150 per foursome includes golf carts, green fees, lunch, awards, and prizes including a three-month membership to Old Town Athletic Club in Warrenton. Proceeds go to the girls’ softball program for ages five through 18. Deadline for registration is June 1. To obtain a registration form visit www.piedmontsoftball.net or call Debbie McCormack at 540-937-7723 or Mauri Payne at 540-937-4142. Spring garden party The Trinity Episcopal Church Garden Guild and Mary Ann Kuhn invite the community to the third annual “Great Spnng Garden Party" at the Middleton Inn on Saturday. June 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. All proceeds go toward preservation of the church’s gardens. Book promptly as attendance is limited. For further information and an invitation, call Nancy Weitz at 987-8154.

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Box Warranted, VA 20188 Deadlines Emplo^ment^Cl^^ifiect AS i*at estate advertising herein is subject to Housing Act, which mates it illegal to advertise ence. imitation or discrimination based on race, Sfon, sex, handicap, familial status or national orig Son to mate ary such references, limitations #0*4-: AddfeonaSy, the Commonwea/th of crimination based on elderii ness, pai cap We wi# not knowingly accept any estate which is m violation ot the law At by informed that aU dwellings advertised are Opportunity basis. Rental* BRAND NEW LUXURY APARTMENT COMMUNITY 1,2&3bedrao<n Starting at$725 Available Immediately' Stuart Hid 540-542-1940 J www.stuart-hiH.com EHO EFFICIENCY APT FOR 1, near Sperryville, $400/mo utils incl. Furnished. 540-987-8809 • FLINT HILL, 1 BR. utils incl., Inside pets only, NO DOGS. $625/mo. Dep/refs req. Call 540675-2030 MARSHALL Furnished, 2BR patio, yard pastoral view, 12 quiet people. Util incl. priv. entr/drive. Nopets/smk. 540-364-3348 RAPPA’H CO. stove, refrig, W/D, dishwshr, completely renovated. $500-$750. Call Sam Snead Realty. Eves. 540-675-3843 RAPPA'H CO. stove, refrig. W/D, dishwshr, completely renovated. $500-$750 Call Sam Snead Realty. Eves. 540-675-3843 ROUND HILL - New Ig 1BR, fpl. quiet, lovely hunt country views, no pets. $950/mo+ utils. Rfefs/dep 540-554-2262 ' 1 1 Condos V_ v Clarke Co. Farm Apt. $585/mo. incl. util. Avail early/mid-May. Lease & refs. req. OLREA. Greenhalgh Real Estate 540-837-3030 . Rontais A-Frame house 2BR w/ loft, 2BA, separate studio/office Rappahannock Co. $1000/mo J&J Real Estate 540-825-1234 22 Rentals SHBURN-PATIO home w gar 3BR, 2 5BA, LR, DR, office & Ig Fam. rm w/ FP & fenced patio. 2 blocks fr. Stone Bridge HS. $1900/mo. Call 703-777-4586. 3BR, townhouse, furnished, all utilities included. Culpeper Co. $1400/mo J&J Real Estate <*> 540-825-1234 fe=S CARRIAGE HOUSE Apt on farm. 2nd fir. LR, 1 BR. BA. 3 mi to Isburg Horse poss. Unfurn $975. or furnished. AvI Now 571-233-0099 cell; 703-779-2525. :ASANOVA, VA 4 room house, 1 BA, clean, newly decorated, 2 porches, sm yd. $1100/mo + utils. Sec dep req. 540-788-4287 after 6 pm. CATLETT-QUIET country living 1BR. 3.5 acs. Appl, garage, FP, morel 1 yr lease $1100/mo + elec. Ref, sec. dep. Credit check. Avail. 6/1/04. 540-788-1260. 'HARMING 2BR, country cottage in Hume, fenced yd, all new appls, garden shed $1200/mo, Also private paddock with run-in shed avail for lease. 540-364-3657 or 540219-9066 Clarke Co.- Charming 2 BR, 3 BA cottage on farm; FP, old doors, paneled DR, den, kit., mudroorrvlauncfry. Nice yard. Great views $1600/mo. ♦ Jti Lease & rets. req. OLREA Greenhalgh Real Estate, 540837-3030. Clarke County- 1 BR cottage on farm. FP, W/D. Great loc & views. $800/mo + util. Lease & refs neq. OLREA. Greenhalgh Real Estate. 540837-3030. For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 Vacation/Rant 1 j ■aaankiiM/ ytwlage ] Lcurtyam Sm : X 'yards from ocean Roonns & Effiaences Startup at ^74 Tl ftwr: 7£}J OCQCT sc 23U RonUi* House A bem far rent behind Great Moodcm Equestrian Fadtty, TnePtBtns, VA Meadow Bam 38R. 1.5BA, country Kitchen, ■ ail appliances, heat pump & ac. Barn with hay iofU heated tack room with W/D & 'h BA, feed room. 3 horses maximum. $2225/mo, 1 yr. lease minimum. * Cal! Cathy *> Thomas & i Talbot . Real Estate 540-687-4144 LEESBURG- 3BR, 2BA. beaut, cond. ready to move in - Three to choose from - $1150 + up. 703-777-2132. Lccoounu- d. sep neruals, ea has 3BRs 1BA. Hist. Dist. Very spac. totally renov. w/ waterview, CA. Call soon, won't last!703-628-1805 LEESBURG/ Stratford. 4 BR. 3-1/2BA brand new SFH. W/W, W/D, FP, tin. bsmt. pool, lake, tennis, 2jcar garage. $2600. 301-983-9315. lEESBURG-4 yr old SFH, cul-de-sac, 4 BR. 3.5 BA, 2500 sq. ft. $2300/mo. Upscale family area. Lg. fenced yd., deck, 2 car gar., 5 min. walk to Old Town. 703-737-7330. MARSHALL, VA, house rent/share, beautiful contemporary, 15 min from I66. 4BR, 4BA, kit, OR. Ig LR, FP, loft, util rm w/ W/D, patio. AC, you pay utils, home located on horse farm Family $1800/mo, individual by room 703644-9024 after 4pm 20 MIN FROM Warren ton. 5BR, 2 kit, 3BA, secluded. $1700/mo 540-937-6178 NEVER RENT AGAIN Buy a 6 BR 3 BA Foreclosure! $19,900. For listings, call 800-7498168, ext 1278 OLD TOWN WARRENTON, 2BR, 1Ba, house, cute, front porch, just remodeled, all new. NO DOGS. $1150/mo. 540347-4871 OPAL, 3BR. 2BA. office, eat-in kit, 5 acres, quiet area: $1200/ mo. Refs, required. 540-7291412. RAPP CO. 3BR, 2BA, CAC.out bldg, river ac cess.LeaseSrefs.$1450 /mo. Open pasture (add1$). 540-825-3838 , Rectortown/Marshall 3BR, 1BA house on Ig. estate property, newly renovated. Full bsmt. Lawn maint. incl. No smkrs/pets. Horses possible. Beautiful views. Refs, sec. dep. $1300/mo. Avail 5/15. 202-445-5974 SINGLE FAMILY, 3 bedrms, 2 bath home downtown Leesburg. “A" now. One year lease. $1475 per mo. Call Prudential Carruthers @ 703-777-8200 SOUTH FAUQUIER 4BR, 3BA, Tudor, tarm house, & 10 fenced acres. Master suite,' features FP, Jacuzzi, sunset balcony, walk-in closet & dressing rm. Gourmet kit, hardwd fls. Miles of trails near by. Pets & horses welcome. $1800/mo house only or $3000 house & pasture. Avail 6/1 540788-7603 STRASBURG, VA, RESTORED VICTORIAN 4BR, 1.5BA, Formal DR, Country gardens w/ views of the Massanutten Mtns. $299,950 RoblnGochenour.com Sager Associates, (540) 325-6837 WARRENTON- DC side. 4 BR. 1.5 BA SFH w/ den, bsmt. Nice neighborhd. $1700/mo. + util. Avail. 6/1. Lease & refs, req. 703-266-4716. RAPPAHANNOCK, FURNISHED, WD, AC. full house amenities, short term ok, $450/mo. incl utils. 540-987-8248 STERLING rm avail, quiet SFH, w/own bath, $500 + 1/3 util. Dep. req Close to Rt.7, 28 & Toll Rd. Call 703-430-1623. 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Master BR suite turn., w/ queen bed & desk. $650/mo. + Vi util. Rent for couple $700/mo. + Vi util. Dish TV. W/D, pool & parking, available now! Call 703-6127443 leave message. CENTREVILLE-Newgate END unit. 2BR, 1 FBA, carpet/paint, Tennis ct' pool. W/D $1,200mo 703-803-6548 or 202333-4710-Zed Pets OK! GAINESVILLE/PIEDMO NT New construction, 1900 sq. ft, 3BR, 2.5 BA, views, garage. $1875/ mo. Short term ok 540-428-2368 LEESBURG - 5BR, 2-1/2 BA, 3-lvl. Ig backyard, $1750/mo; avail 06/01. Call 703-813-5557 or 703-214-5744. LEESBURG - 3BR 3-lvl W/D, great yard, pets poss., Section 8 ok. Great location. S/T cons.703-777-2330 O/A LEESBURG- 3 Ivl N/S TH, immac., 3 BR. 2.5BA, lighted deck, patio, fncd yard, pool, sm. pets ok $1450/mo. 703-307-5774. PURCELLVILLE- 4 BR, 3’/2 BA, brand new. gourmet kit., deck & fenced yard, backs to open space & tot lot, $1850/mo. Call 540751-0901 This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222 30 Rentals Offlc* :LINT HILL OFFICE Space- 750 sq ft incl. elec AC & Heat w/ sec. sytm , $650/ mo 1 mo. sec 540-675-1650 JFFICE/RETAIL The Plains, VA. store front. $10 per sq ft. Established Traffic. 540-2535083 J 3ETHANY BEACH AREA: New lux. home in Bear Trap, Dunes beach/ golf community Sleeps 8, 3 BR, 2V4 BA & gar. Bright, open floorplan w/ 2000 sq. ft. of space, new furnishings & upgraded appli. Screened porch & deck overlooking duck pond. Enjoy 3 pools, fitness center, tennis, 27-hole championship golf course. & shuttle bus to beach. Rates vary by month. 888-382-9779. KIAWAH ISLAND, SC: cottage w/ river view, fishing, pool + amens. TV, VCR. DVD, 3BR. 2BA. 770-458-3993. NOVA SCOTIA: beaut Irg 3BR, hist capt. house, Seaside Village, nr beach, fish, golf. Will consider pets. $1000/ wk. N/S. 540-882-9781. ORLANDO/FT. Lux home 2 mi. from Disney, 5BR & 4BA. Pool, Furn. Sleeps 12. 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Mouses J 122 s SUMMIT POINT, West Virginia Brand new 3 BR. LR eal-in kit , utility room. 2 Full BA's, walk-in closet in MBR, D/W, self-cleaning oven, total elec & CAC. HAS' deck on front & back, block storage building, new well & septic Situated on ‘A acre more or less State maintained road AREA GROWING FAST!! Approx. 15 miles to Winchester, approx 5 miles to Berry\ille & 12 mi to Charles Town. 3 accesses to Jeff Co & Virginia Only $145,000 Call Today 304-725-9577 BIG SKY 22+ac Sub dividable $99,900 2 minutes to river, 2 hours west of DC, magnificent views, hardwoods, perk ok, rock outcroppings. Call 1-866-754-0057 V_ 2 COMMERCIAL . (C-1) LOTS FOR SALE Marshall, VA area 1-25.000 S F : 1-30.000 S.F $150K each. Call; David Baird 540-364-1548 LAST CHANCE! Potomac Riverfront ONLY 3 LEFT Estate-size parcels wend of rd pnvacy. 6 acres w over 280 on deep boatable Potomac River & views of C&O Canal Starting at S299.90C Low rate financing Hurry, call now 1-877-777-1837 PURCELLVILLE n mile outside) 3 2 wooded acre lot tor sa'e PerKed with well Next to Mountain View Elem School $700 000+ - home neighborhood Gorgeous mountain views $350 000. Will Finance 540-454-2272 RARE! 30 Mile Views' 2t + Acres - $114 900 Enjoy breathtaking high elevation views & the sound of your own babbling brook - all in one place' Best financing ever1 Dont miss out. Call now 1 -800-888-1262. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 f EiM* V. WE BUY HOMES When Others Say No! All C ash/ Quick Closings if necessarv CaU Matt 703 587 471 1 UNLIMITED INCOME potential, new to East Coast Work from home www onceupona famity.com, launeK r N RAM antiques t Collectible* --V1 MCLEAN ANTIQUES MARKET Sunday. May 16th 1394 Old Cham Bridge Road WANTED: Older fishing tackte. bamboo rods, reels, lures, etc Also Coleman camp gear, hunting items. Zippo lighters ' Wild Game Calls & Recurved bows Call Bob 540-545-8508. Berryville. 216 Electronic* V_ J $10 TV’S from $10. Computers, etc Police seized For info 800769-5889 ext.P733 94o AimWincf I V___/ AREAS MOST UNIQUE collection of new and used furniture & accessories Two locations Manassas Cent! eville call 703 361-4697 or Vienna 703-938-8646. BARRISTERS' 3 SHELF bookcase from Macy Co. New York Store Original glass $595 540-347-5556 Ive msg BDRM - $875 CHERRY 7PC SLEIGH BED SET Beautiful w dovetailed drawers New in box 703-896-8768 BED $250 BRAND NEW KING PILLOWTOP SET in plastic w war Can deliver 703-5937656 BED - BRAND NEW QUEEN PILLOWTOP SET in plastic w warranty $150. Can deliver 703-898-8/68 BED- 2pc FULL SIZE MATTRESS SET New m 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 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 Furniture / Appliances \ v_y CRYSTAL CHANDELIER. handmade Bel giurr Bohemian Crys tal. 12 teardrop foun tains $2995 540-34' 5556 Ive msg DINING ROOM Che7-> 8pc Tble Chairs China Cab - New in Boxes $895 Can deliver 703 898 8768 DIN RM 10 PC Beautiful Formal set Chairs fa ble. china cab Still in boxes $1795 Can dlvr 703 898-9247 FARMHOUSE STYLE DR set, drop leaf tbl 6 chrs. Ig china w glass drs. linen chest by Brandt c 51 $1200 540-34'-5556 Ive msg FURN - BLACK LEATHER SOFA Brand new Must Sell $550 703-898-924 7 Leather Sofa & Love seat — Brand new matching set $895 703-898 8768 5 PC BR set pine furniture. 2 nightstands. armoire. triple dresser & mirror $650 703-7542951 6PC QN set. mattress & box springs oak. chest. drssr.hdbrd.2nite stnds. $500 OBO 540-4390983.240-603-3896 'four Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 Yard Sales I? 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With one easy call, you can reach thousands of potential garage sale shoppers. Stop by one of our offices and pickup your FREE Garage Sale Kit. FREE Pizza! Here’s a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to Papa John’s Pizza, when you place your Garage Sale ad. We will announce and notify one winner per week. Note: Offer good for private partygarage sak j \ advertisiers only. Expires 09/30/04 To place your ad Call: 703-777-1110 Fauquier: 540-347-4222 Toll Free: 800-852-4797 E-mail: Classifieds@timespapers.com Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. Deadline: Monday by 5:00 p.m. dimes Community Newspapers Northern Virginia V___/ WASHER & DRYER Wards wasner needs work Maytag dryer excellent condition S200 pair 540-347-4997 after 6 pm ggg Nay Straw ft -*****_x CATTLE & HORSE Quality Round EJa'es of Hay for Sale S35 per roll delivered S3C per roll with minimum of 10 rolls 540-454-2272 SQUARE BALES OF or chard grass aifa'fa mixture Timothy or straight orchard grass for sale S4 per bale picked up Haymahret area 703-754-7251 TRI COUNTY FEEDS stocking complete line Purina Horse Feeds' Sheep.- goat feed. Koi fish food Sexton Dog food also avail 540364-1891 Marshall. VA tricpuntyfeeds.com We Deliver Lawn* 'j Canton J CUB CADET MODEL 1811 garden tractor. 18 hp. hydrostatic trans power steering, deck lift. 50' mower, needs engine S500'best offer. 540-347-4997 after 6pm. 248 Lawn A Cardan DAYLILIES -S1 per fwo fans Mm purchase S20 703-791-7670 DOUBLE SHREDDED mulch, topsoil /rood chips De've' & lostal lation a.an 703-352’858 or 5'1 -26’-’ 093 JOHN DEERE GARDEN Tractor Mode 345 54m cutting deck 320 h rs Exc con'd S3900 oDo 540-3388488 TILLER. TROY Bilt 8HP Horse model virt^ailv new & 'j price S995 Handimarr Cement Mixer 703-356-3^71 TROY BUILT ROTOTILLER 8HP Sliver anniversary edition S80C OBO 540-4280005 6X12 ENCLOSED trailer w ramp 48" Bobcat w 12HP Kawasaki walk behind mower 36" Ferrrss hvdrowalk w 12HP Vanguard 1- Echo straight shaft Sale as package runs great Serious inquires only S6300 540-937-6563 f > 252 Lfenstock N. J SERVICE AGE REG. Angus Bulls good sel of quality bulls. Perform tested Eastwood Angus Farm, Stanley Dunn. 304-725-8308 Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia Case No. CH04-17 RAPPHANNOCK Circuit Court RONALD LEE HALEY. SR. v. LAURA LEE HALEY The object of this suit is: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE It is ORDERED that LAURA LEE HALEY appear at the above-named court and protect his/her interests on or before June 1. 2004 April 27, 2004 Diane Bruce, Clerk 4-29, 5-06, 5-13, 5-20-04 #572413 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT TO SECTION 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15 1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday. May 26. 2004 at seven-thirty (7:30) in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington. Virginia. Consideration shall be given to all applications presented in accordance with submission requirements. VARIANCE # 04-03-01 Ricky D. Woodward, owner of property in Blue Ridge Mountain Estates. Chester Gap (Tax Map 1E-1-1, Parcels 12 and 15, zoned 'VR’-Village Residential, Wakefield District) desires a front yard variance from 50 feet to 37 feet and a rear yard variance from 20 feet to 14 feet in order to construct a dwelling. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in interest. shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shallmot constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington. Virginia, and is available for public inspection. /Monday through Friday. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be 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 5-13, 5-20-04 #575488 254 BuiMoig Materials FIELD STONE. S' 00 per (or or SI 00 per p u trk All sizes marv flat 'aces Call Carolyn § 540-987-8167 For Sale V___/ AURORA HO SLOT ca's wanted 1960s Mode; Wotonng Also Atlas TyCO Elder AFX Lionel 703-960-3594 KENT MENS NEW 26 '8 Sp Mt b-ke Front SUSP ‘ork Alio, spoke nms Paid St'5 sacrifice S99 703-502-8882 SIGNS. VEHICLE letter mg Panners companylogos. door decals eastern cut vinyl Installation avail De-cais by Zebra Racing 540439-8883 decals byzebraracmg@aoi com THE INTERNAL REVENUE code says domestic income of domestic resdent IS NOT taxajie income Not a ioke or scam see tor yourself at www 86’ into WESTERN WEAR: Head-to-!oe for entire farm!-, Bailey Resistol. Stetson Wrangler Rockies RoughRider Happy Trails Western Wear Bealeton 54Q439-1395 WRANGLER JEANS. 13VWZ 0936 DEN Popular sizes in s'ock Special orders invited Happy Trails Western Wear Bealeton 540-4391395 n«n Musical Instruments V ,/ GUITAR LESSONS Emphasizing the Fun of Playing Songs Beginner or Intermediate 540-439-0171 leam2perfotm@ ad.com /-S Public Moticas v..> Musical Instruments -- LEFT HANDED ACOUS TIC guitar Ibanez ■'Fedo-mance veo gooa ccnd a case S50G net sites 5 - O h lessons 540-439-C'7" O' :eam2perform &aoi com / N 273 P»ts \0 BORDER COLLIES. beautiful temaies 6 whs oid biK white pureored Catlett 540-798-997’ DOG & PUPPY Training since 1969 Problems Housebreaking Sana Behavior BOB MAIDA 703-893-6049 120 GAL SALT ware Aquarium complete sejp Pump proteir skimmer sterilizer etc St000 5"'-233-8361 LAB PUPS. BIK. CHOC YELLOW AKC OF A CERF m,id tempe'S raised w kids champ tiew Inal bunt imes dew claws removed wormed shots 540-825-4688 J 294 Giveaways BARN CATS - Ai! vet checked will deliver Tame kittens and cats pups and dogs, need temporary permanent homes Call 202-2442866 or Toll-free 1-877225-'935 BARN CATS - All vet checked will deliver Tame Kittens and cats pups and dogs need temporary permanent homes Can 202-2442866 or Toll-free 1-877225-7935 * free to good home 23 yr oia mare Lisa 703482-2152 DOOR SLABS, various sizes 703-262-73267 Free Horse Manure Waterford. Va Please can ahead. 540-882-3361 /---\ COMPANION PuMe Mnfiraa v PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and the Area Agency on Aging (RRCSB-AAA) serves Culpeper. Fauquier. Madison. Orange, and Rappahannock Counties In its Area Plan the RRCSBAAA provides services paid tor by the Older Americans Act. These services include: Congregate Meals. Home Delivered Meals. Homemaker Services. Elder Abuse Prevention. Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Legal Services. Transportation Services, Volunteer Services. Information and Assistance Services. Public Information and Education, and Emergency Services Any qualified vendor interested in submitting a proposal on the provision of any of the above services should contact the Executive Director, RRCSB-AAA. PO Box 1568. Culpeper. VA 22701, in writing by June 28. 2004 asking to be placed on the bidders list for the specific service in which interest is indicated The RRCSB-AAA invites interested parties to a Public Hearing scheduled for June 8. 2004 at 1:00 p m. at its main offices at 15361 Bradford Road in Culpeper. During this time general information about its Area Plan for Aging Services and services provided under its Performance Contract with the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services will be presented. To obtain information about existing and planned services for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, or to provide comments about services, contact the Executive Director at the above address, or by calling 540-825-3100 ext. 3145 or email at rrcsb@rrcsb.org The RRCSB-AAA is an equal opportunity employer, and all programs and services of the RRCSB-AAA are provided to eligible persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex. national origin, or age Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 540-825-3100, extension 3146. or 540825-7391 (TDD). 5-13-04 #575128 /—/ 1 -\ Mfc NoOcm ^ : - v.r.^ f s Public Notico* s> REISSUANCE OF A VPDES PERMIT TO DISCHARGE TO STATE WATERS AND STATE CERTIFICATION UNDER THE STATE WATER CONTROL LAW First Public Notice Issue Date: 5-13-04 The State Water Control Board had and State Certificate: Permit No.: Name and Address of Permittee: Facility Name and Location. Discharge Description: Receiving Waters Name: Flow: Basin: Section: Special Standards under consideration reissuance of the following Permit VA0064181 Rappahannock County School Board 6 Schoolhouse Road. Washington. VA 22747 Rappahannock County High school STP 12576 Lee Highway, Washington. VA 22747 Existing Municipal Discharge Covington River, UT River Mile 0.005 MGD Outfalls Rappahannock River Subbasin. 4 Class NEW-15 0 05 1 None III This proposed reissuance is tentative On the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the State Water Control Board proposes to reissue the permit subject to certain conditions. This permit will maintain the Water Quality Standards adopted by the Board The proposed reissuance consists of limiting the following parameters at Outfalls 001: Parameter pH Influent BOD Effluent BOD TSS Influent Ammonia as Nitrogen Effluent Ammonia as Nitrogen DO TRC Influent Oil and Grease E. Coli Monthly Average (between 6 0 and 9 0 SU) NL 20 mg/I (0.4 kg day) 20 mg/I (0.4 kg day) NL 22 mg/i (Minimum of 6.0 mg/I) 0.009 mg I NL 126 n 1 00 ml All pertinent information is on file and may be inspected, and arrangements made for copying by contacting Anna T Westermk at the Virginia DEO Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court. Woodbndge. VA 22193-1453. Telephone (703)583-3837, e-mail: atwestemik@deq state va us. Persons may comment in writing or by e-mail to the DEQ on the proposed reissuance of the permit and may request a public hearing within 30 days from the date of the first notice Address comments to the contact person listed above Written or e-mail comments shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer, and shall contain a complete, concise statement ofd the factual basis for comments Only those comments received within this period will be considered. DEQ may decide to hold a public hearing if public response is significant Requests for public heanngs shall state the reason why a hearing is requested, the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the public hearing and a bnef explanation of how the requester s interests would be directly and adversely affected by the proposed permit action. Following the comment period, the Board will make a determination regarding the proposed reissuance. This determination will become effective, unless the DEQ grants a public hearing Due notice of any public hearing will be given 5-13.5-20-04 #574799 294 Giveaways FREE 36 INCH WHITE StOrr" •JO'V ' 0 < * ‘ FREE MULCH- rl j 1~-: U .j ■: n-e -t p-t. e0686' S. - . :j He'-'"-'i'A f ; - 89 . r FREE TO A j'«:< ■ e ■- v - , a ■ ■ - j - : V' 1 - o J . J FREE WELL AGE! ”'Orse .'9 W : ' - Pu r'.jc» ■ ■> 6288 Business Services SIGNS. 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E-mail resume: kmoulton@ctil net COMMONWEALTH TECHNOLOGY. INC Alexandria, VA EEO/AA Employer Marriott Ranch has the following job opportunities: In our Special Events Department: KITCHEN UVUTY/PREP COOK - Part-time Prior professional kitchen experience preferred In our Maintenance Department: MAINTENANCE PERSON - Full-time Must be knowledgeable and skilled in toi use, vehicle maintenance and basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing and painting. Ability to drive tractors an a other maintenance equipment required. In our InnHOUSEKEEPER PART- TIME For more information call; Debbie Johnson Business Manager at 540-364-2627 Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm or fax your resume to: 540-364-3564 WVtoarriott 5305 Marriott Lane Hume, VA 22639 EOE M/F/D/V ahannock County ublic Schools Current Vacancy: Substitute School Nurse Vacancies for 2004-05: Music Teacher: Must hold or be immediately eligible for Virginia license, K-12 endorsements in both vocal and instrumental (preferred). 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Driver Non-CDL for delivery in the NoVA, MD and DC area. Starting pay is $13/hr. We will train the right person Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more on a regular basis. Must have a clean driving record for the last 3 years. WE OFFER MEDICAL/DENTAL/LIFE, 401K, PAID HOLIDAYS, VACATION, PAID TIME OFF AND A MONTHLY BONUS PROGRAM. PLEASE CALL BOBBI AT 703-753-2069 OR STOP BY TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AT Century Stair Co., Haymarket, VA. Pre-employment drug SCREENING IS REQUIRED. EOE. GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY!!! WILLIAM A. HAZEL, INC. A leading site development contractor is expanding it’s operations and has immediate openings at TOP WAGES!!! 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Smokehouse Meadery to open ‘Dulcimer Museum’ Smokehouse Meadery will celebrate the opening of it’s Dulcimer Museum” project on May 22 and 23 with two outstanding players/teachers. Hear the story and sound of this beautiful, haunting instrument that Jean Ritchie made famous in the 50s and 60s. There are 15 unique dulcimers in the museum. The event will start 11 a m. each day with a couple hours of seminar/class. It wall include instruction on how to play this elementary yet distinct sounding American classic as well as interesting anecdotes. Ken Bloom from North Carolina is the featured guest on Saturday and Dinah Ansley from near Charlottesville is here Sunday. Either class can handle all skill levels but Bloom’s is geared more toward intermediate/advanced and Ansley’s more for beginner/intermedi ate (ages 10 or so and up). Bloom specializes in the “bowed dulcimer” and other advanced techniques while Ansley is an incredibly supportive, positive instructor. 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