Rappahannock News, February 17, 2005

coS'fTl , Rappahannock County 's Family Newspaper Since 1877 127th Year ... No. 7 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 50 cents n m»i> 4 -*■ ; tttt-C OCD O 2 rjxn-n San HC 4 cn*i *-i li ZC1 1 W § 1> o o o A 3£Z 110ia-£xx0inv Resident named 2005 Outstanding Virginian By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer _ Having been active in Virginia environmental public affairs for 32 years, Washington resident Elizabeth Haskell has been chosen as the 2005 Outstanding Virginian by the General Assembly. Haskell served as Virginia’s Secretary of Natural Resources from 1990-1994, directing Virginia’s environmental, conservation and historic resource programs. The guidelines for this prestigious award include extraordinary achievements, inspiring leadership and civic service. The award originated with House Joint Resolution No. 165, which was passed in the Virginia General Assembly in 1984. The bill designated the second Saturday in May as “Outstanding Virginian Day,” with the celebration to be held at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center in Front Royal. The announcement was made at the Virginia General Assembly on Feb. 9. “Elizabeth Haskell’s tenure (as Meetings & Notices • Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection will hold its monthly Board of Directors meeting on Monday Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. The new President, Paul Farmer, will lead a discussion of 2005 budget, committees, and programs. All are invited •All Rappahannock County government offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 21 in observance of Presidents’Day. • On Monday, Feb. 21 the Rappahannock National Bank will be closed in'observance of Presidents’ Day. • On Monday, Feb. 21 the BB&T Bank in Rint Hill will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day. • Rappahannock County public schools will be closed Feb. 21 in observance of Presidents’ Day. • Wakefield County Day School in Flint Hill will be closed Feb. 21 -25 for the winter sports week. •On Wednesday, Feb. 23, the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse on Gay Street •On Wednesday, Feb. 23-the Town of Washington will hold a Public Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall to discuss the scope of the proposed sanitary sewer project in the town. A brief presentation of the preliminary engineering design of the project by the town’s consultant engineering firm, WW Associates, will be followed by a general project discussion. Residents and property owners are encouraged to provide input in regard to the proposed locations of sewer pump stations on individual properties. • The next regular meeting of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission will be held Wednesday, Feb. 23,1 p.m. at the RappahannockRapidan Regional Commission Offices, 420 Southriage Parkway, Suite 106, Culpeper, VA 22701. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Elizabeth Haskell Secretary of Natural Resources) was marked by significant environmental progress, creation of new state parks, the revitalization of existing state parks and the establishment of the state’s Department of Environmental Quality,” said Del. Robert Hurt (R-Chatham). “The theme of all her public environmental service has been strong protection for the environment, along with economic progress.” In Virginia since 1972 Haskell grew up in Everett, Wa. with a love for the outdoors. “I have such a love of the outdoors and all its resources,” she said. When the time came for her to attend college, she knew she wanted See HASKEIA, Page A2 - % Photos by Richard LyKes GRAND RHYTHM: Nicole Espinda plays Bartok*s “Dances in Bulgarian Rhythm #6" on the piano at The Theatre in Little Washington. Espinola was one of two top place winners in 5 f .r, the James Bland Music Scholarship program. RANEY REIGNS: Alto Paula Raney sings a cappello “Only Hope," her winning song in the Lions Club-sponsored James Bland Music Scholarship contest held on Sunday. music scholarships J play musical instrumentsan atm n .Iimuw i > .. By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News ■ The Theatre in Little Washington set the stage on May for a dazzling display of musical virtuosos f® A more talented group of students nor prouder group of parents and teachers could not be found when Rappahannock students appeared sing or. ; A Bland tfnsij_ A win-win for everyone \ "0'^i * •* *£?. “This is a win-win event for all,* said master of cer '* emonies and sheriff, Lany Sherertz as he introduced ■! the prograin. ' ■» \ « Sherertz’s comments werefejrtended to the 11 partidpants who mustered the courage to get on the stage & il - £ V-‘VV; .vSasNss iiSs<kSs See BLAND, ^Stkidi Waites signs letter of intent with Ohio Soccer dream comes true for RCHS senior By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer Encouragement from a friend six years ago has led to the signing of a letter of intent with Ohio University in Athens, Ohio last week for Rappahannock County High School senior Caity Waites. Waites, of Boston, began playing soccer for the Rappahannock Soccer Association, wanting to try something more active than playing soft ball. Shortly after that first time on a soccer field, Waites was traveling all over northern Virginia. Lately, that travel has included four nights a week for one and one-half to three hour practices. Those practices have paid off for the 17-year-old, who has been sought by Ohio University coach Stacy See WAITES, Page A2 PRACTICE SHOT: Collegebound goalkeeper Caity Waites lines up for the off-sides kick in a recent practice with the Washington (D.C.) Freedom. Photo courtesy of Laruse Coats Town wastewater system awaits comprehensive plan By Jeanne Spath , . Rappahannock News Staff Writer Washington’s Town Council opened its Feb. 9 meeting with the approval of minutes for the past two month’s meetings. While the Dec. 8 meeting minutes were approved without exception, Mayor Eugene Leggett proposed a clarification in the minutes for the Jan. 12 meeting. Leggett read from the second draft of the minutes, referring to page seven, where Herb White of WW Associates — the Lynchburg firm contracted by the town for updates on construction of the town’s wastewater treatment facility — discussed the proposed capacity for the reservoir. The minutes show that White quoted the capacity as 80,000 gallons during discussion, which Leggett said, “Was correct at the moment.'’ However, Leggett went on to explain that, “The town has had repercussions due to that quote being made in the newspaper.” Leggett made clarification, reading from the second draft. “He (White) wanted to qualify his numbers ... that he had given so rut poor numbers. The peak month - according to the PER — was August 2002, with 42,475 gallons a da\ monthly average, and the designed capacity was for 60,000 gallons a day.” See TOWN, Page A2 Stolen signs Several signs have been reported stolen in the Flint Hill area. A reward of $750 is being offered. See Page A9. Face to face The Rappahannock Nature Camp is gearing up for another season of summertime fun. See Page B1. A Winter hooters Local naturalists Sara and Jim Lawrey key us in to the sounds of winter owls. See Page B1. Backboard brilliance Wakefield Country Day School’s Patrick Dale honored for 1000 career points scored. See Page A7.

Haskell From Page A l to go to an Ivy League school and traveling to the eastern part pf the United States provided her an opportunity to see more of the country. Haskell graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1964 with a bachelors degree in political science. “I was always interested in governmental work,” Haskell said of her early internship in Philadelphia, Pa. Haskell was a summer intern for U.S. Senator Henry “Scoop” Jackson (DWashington) for three years. “He was a statesman, a real role model for me,” remembered Haskell of the senator, “He picked his priorities carefully.” Haskell served as a legislative assistant to House Rep. Richard White (DTexas), prior to serving as legislative assistant to the first Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Interior Department for Water Pollution Control. After moving to Virginia in 1972, Haskell was appointed to the State Air Pollution Control Board by Gov. Lin wood Holton. She served on the board for 16 years, prior to operating a consulting firm that worked with federal and state environmental agencies on policies and organizations. Life of service Currently, Haskell is a member of the board for the Corporation of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest. Poplar Forest was Jefferson’s retreat home in Bedford, Va. and is under restoration by the corporation. She also serves on the board of the Southern Environmental Law Cen ter, which is headquartered in Charlottesville, Va. The center is a nonprofit environmental law and public policy center, operating throughout southeast U.S. Haskell has also served for eight years on Virginia’s board for the Center for Innovative Technology as well as two years on the Uranium Administrative Group. She was a first fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars at the Smithsonian, having conducted a study of state environmental organizations. Haskell remains active in Martinsville, Va. where she and her husband, Robert Haskell III also have a home. Mr. Haskell is the publisher of the Martinsville Bulletin. The Haskells have one son, Andrew, who lives in New Jersey with his wife and two children. Of the travel opportunities throughout Virginia she has had through her environmental work, Haskell said, “This is a special opportunity I’ve been given, to live in a beautiful place, I am a lucky person.” Previous recipients of the Outstanding Virginian award include Sen. Harry F. Byrd, Jr.; Gov. Mills Godwin Jr.; J. Kenneth Robinson; James C. Wheat; Sen. Charles S. Robb; John O. Marsh, Jr.; Dorothy McDiarmid; Chief Justice Harry L. Carrico; Gov. A Linwood Holton; and Ronald E. Carrier. Also John T. Casteen, III; Gov. Gerald L. Baliles, Justice and Mrs. George C. Cochran; Sydney and Frances Lewis; Sen. Hunter B. Andrews; Mary Mathews; Timothy J. Sullivan; Alson H. Smith; Brenton S. Halsey; John T. Hazel; William A. Hazel; Oliver W. Hill and Lora Robins. Jeanne Spath may be reached at jspath@timespapers.com. Feb. 16 through Feb. 25 Mountainside Market 987-9100 • 8:00A to 8:00P 7 days a week 5' ■' =*• ^c-' O" v^i=;' - w 'W- '^=ic > VW; 2 b=^'4r-J©[j i L v$s=^r<§>© SALE! Everything must go quickly Make us an offer Many, items 50% off Canned Foods Gifts Homeopathics Dry Goods Spices Pet Foods Vitamins ~ Herbals Personal Care Frozen Foods dairy, produce, snack foods, beer and cigarettes are NOT on sale Urgent! Need to rent affordable 3 or 4 BR house with basement or garage before March 1st Available to do chores and handyman duties part time. Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappaharmoch Neiue Subscription Rates By MaifT^*^ Rappahannock..*..s21 Elsewhere in the U.S.s27."°/year Name _ Address _ C ’in'_ State Zip Mail subscriptions art payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 ginia 22747. This tixm may also be used fur CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: Old 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 Bland From Page A1 and sing or play sin instrument in front of a large audience, as well as the parents and the audience that would enjoy the concert. The students who entered this year’s competition were predominately from the Amissville area and ranged in age from 9 to 16 years old. Their performances included both voice (alto and mezzo-soprano) and instruments (including trombone, piano, saxophone, French horn, and trumpet). Musical numbers included classical and contemporary as well as religious. “Wild Honeysuckle Rag” played on the piano by Caroline Massey was applauded fortissimo along with classical pieces like Dvorak’s “New World Symphony” played on the French horn by Sarah Wheatley. Certainly a highlight of the afternoon was the two-version arrangement played in slow and syncopated tempo of the popular old^hymn, “A Closer Walk with Thee,” played by the Rappahannock County High School’s highly-regarded Jazz Ensemble. The first version could have been played in a cathedral while the second would have been at home on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. After the judges had tallied the marks based on criteria such as score, technique, diction and interpretation, stage presence, complexity, and memory, the following awards were presented: Elementary Instrumental • First place: Kristin Taylor (piano) « • Second place: Nicole Espinola (piano) • Third place: Heidi Rachin (trumpet) High School Instrumental • First place: Nicole Espinola (piano) • Second place: Caroline Massie (piano) • Third place: Andrew Treanor (trombone) Elementary Vocal • First place: Kelsa Settle (alto) High School Vocal • First place: Paula Raney (alto) • Second place: Laura Ann Wheatley (mezzo-soprano) • Third place: Megan Wheatley (alto) The top point winners were Nicole Espinola and Paula Raney. Both are eligible to compete in the regional competition in March. Who was James Bland? Although npt a household name today, James A. “Jimmy” Bland in the late 1800s was considered the greatest Black composer of American folk songs for minstrel shows of his time, much like his better-known contemporary, Stephen C. Foster. Both wrote famous songs that found their way into Americana folklore and music. Although he wrote over 700 compositions, James Bland’s best-known song remains Virginia’s official state song, “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny. ” Since 1948, the Lions Club of Virginia has sponsored the James A. Bland Music Scholarship program to assist and promote cultural and educational opportunities for musically talented youth of Virginia. The program begins with music contests at the local club level, going on to the regional level, and then to the state. This contest is open to any boy or girl, vocalist or instrumentalist, sponsored by a Virginia Lions Club. Any resident of Virginia (or within the club jurisdiction) and attending elementary, junior, or senior high school (public or private) is eligible to participate. Over $25,000 is awarded yearly in state, regional, district, and local scholarships and cash awards. Ib obtain information on the awards or to participate in the Bland Contest, students or parents may contact the Rappahannock Lions Club. David Hilty and Bob Lander chaired this year’s event. Waites From Page A1 Strauss since Waites was a sophomore at RCHS. “I saw her play at a major club tournament in Florida when she was a sophomore, and we have kept up with her ever since,” said Strauss. Waites has been a goalkeeper since she began playing the game, a position she loves. “I have to be doing something active,” said Waites. “And the conditioning for goal keeping is very acrobatic.” While traveling on various state and national teams, Waite has missed many social opportunities in Rappahannock County — not to mention Christmas morning at home. For the past five years, she and her mother, Lanise Coats, have driven to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Christmas morning so Waites could compete in a national tournament. “I missed my Junior Prom because the travel team had a game,” she said. “But I’m getting a chance to play college soccer, and that’s good enough for me.” However, she has not missed the opportunity to excel in high school, completing four years of study in three years. “She amazes me,” said Mrs. Coats. She and her husband, Ernie have been huge supporters of Waite’s accomplishments. While Waite praises her mother for being such strong support, Coats said, “I just drove the car she did all of the work.” Ohio Bobcats Waites will go from being a Panther to a Bobcat when she leaves for Ohio University in July. The university has had a NCAA Division-1 soccer program for eight years, winning the Mid-American Conference for three of those years. The school offers 12 soccer scholarships each season. “I have 28 players on the team, and all of them get some aid, based on the potential we feel each player has to offer the team,” said Strauss. For Waites, she will be receiving 54 percent of her tuition paid, based on an out-ofstate rate. When asked if Waites will have a chance of starting for the Bobcats in the upcoming season, Strauss said that would be up to Waites — and the performance she shows once she arrives on campus. Ohio University currently has a NSCAA/Adidas Great Lakes All-Region Third Tham goalkeeper, Michelle Meglaughlin. However, Meglaughhn is a graduating senior, leaving the position of goalkeeper vacant for the team. “She (Waites) is definitely in line for the starting position,” Strauss said, “but she will have to compete with a returning senior and returning junior goalkeeper for the position.” Strauss firmly believes in her choice for the team, praising Waites for the traits she has seen on the field. “A goalkeeper has to be aggressive and fearless,” she said. “Waites is exactly that, her competitive, spunky personality will fit in well with our team.” Waites’ future Waites has been approached about playing as a reserve with the newly-emerging Washington Freedom, a professional team out of Washington, D.C. dining summer breaks from college. As for academics, Waites is still undecided about her major at Ohio University. “I’m not sure what I want to do with the rest of my life,” Waites said. “This (soccer) has kept me focused, but there are a lot of things I want to do that are not related to soccer.” One of the first things at college she is looking forward to is finally having a social life. “I will be right there, in one place, and that will be great,” Waites said with a smile. “This is a marriage made in heaven!,” said her mother, Lanise Coats. I Town From Page A1 The second draft of the Jan. 12 minutes were approved with the clarification. Surveying underway Council discussed the surveying that is being done throughout the town by WW Associates, with Leggett advising the need to make homeowners in the town aware of the agreement of placement of sewer lines on their property. A public meeting with WW Associates has been scheduled for Feb. 23 at 7:30 at Ibwn Hall to discuss the proposed sewer project with residents and landowners. Leggett also said that he will contact WW Associates to draw up specifications for the reservoir update, so that the council will receive responsible responses from bidders to do the wo*-k. Council member Jean Goodine reported that she has contacted Troy Jenkins of the Sperryville Wastewater Treatment Facility, who also performs routine maintenance on the Tbwn of Washington’s water system. Goodine proposed that some functions of the water system have not been maintained, such as lubrication of gears, which is not within the contract the town has made with Jenkins. Photo Restoration Rescue and protect your family's most precious photographic treasures. Your digitally captured memories will be restored and archived for future generations to enjoy. Carl-Zitzmann Photography 540-937-6430 I U H Selected merchandise is 50% off in our Farmiture Department. SUNNYSIDE FARMS FAMOUS REST STOP Rte 2 I I Cr 522, Sperryville, Va. 540-987-3600 SUNNYSIDE FARMS WASHINGTON MARKET 337 Gay Street, Washington, Va. 540-675-1074 SUNNYSIDE FARMS ~ World's Shortest Pood Chain — Prom Our Perm to Your Table* Council agreed that Leggett should check into Jenkins being able to do additional routine maintenance for the town. Capacity undetermined During the public forum, Bill Tiechermann of Harris Hollow Road raised questions regarding the proposed wastewater treatment facility. Tiechermarm’s main concern focused around the capacity of the facility, wondering if it would service the town at its present size, and if it allowed for growth. Leggett responded that there has been no determination of the full definition of capacity at this time. The mayor continued that this is the purpose for having joint Tbwn Council and Tbwn Planning Commission meetings, to develop an updated Tbwn of Washington Comprehensive Plan. Flowers, website Also during the public forum, Washington resident Wendy Weinberg commended council on how well they were performing their duties, and also made two requests. r First, Weinberg asked that the barrels located within the town be filled with plants or flowers to improve the looks of the town. Council member Claudia Mitchell said she would contact Amissville Nursery immediately to have plants placed in the barrels as soon as possible. Weinberg also requested that the Tbwn of Washington website, located on the Internet at www.town.washington.va.us/ government/, be updated. According to the website, it has not been updated since August 2002. “It makes the town look unpolished not to have flowers planted and not to have a website,” said Weinberg, “Something really has to be done.” Council agreed that a professional should be consulted to make the proper updates to the government site. Bill Tiechermann also questioned how the historic zoning survey has been going as he has seen consultant Cheryl Shepherd, of Warrenton, taking pictures around town. Mitchell reported that Shepherd expects to have a preliminary report by the end of February. Electronics Recycling! Starting February 21, 2005 WHERE: Rappahannock County Landfill WHEN: Normal Hours of Operation: Monday, Thursday, 7:30am-3:30pm, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 7:30am-7:30pm WHY: State law now forbids the disposal of CRTs, Televisions and many other electronic equipment in the landfill. This helps protect the environment. COST: CRT (monitor only).$10 CPUs (no monitor) ....$5 Televisions....$15 UPS Back Up Systems.$7 Small Copiers. $10 Large, Stand-alone Copiers ....$30 No charge made for keyboards, mice, printers, cell-phones or cabling Effective immediately, none of these items may be disposed of in the Flatwood Refuse and Recycling Center or in the receptacles for household trash at the landfill facility.

Chester Gap gears up for springtime events and repairs ihe Chester Gap Vol. Fire Dept, will be holding it’s annual beauty pageant this month. The pageant will be held at the E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School in Front Royal, VA. The dates of the actual pageant are the 26th and the 27th of this month with the registration being held at the firehouse itself from 6pm to 8pm on the evenings of the 15th through the 17th and again on the 21st through the 23rd. The pageant will be open to ladies from 0 to 25 with categories for photogenic, married, and a little mister. for the very young boys. The fire department has joined forces in this endeavor with Kim Atkins, who has generously led the way in ensuring that not only will the young ladies be able to participate in a quality pageant but that a wide and impressive selection of trophies will be awarded to the winners. There will be a $30.00 entry Chester Gap Chris Ubben 635-6094 bigshowl995@ yahoo.com fee per young lady but, this should be a small price to pay to prove just how beautiful daddy’s little girl is. The contest is open to the young ladies in both Rappahannock and Warren counties with a large turn out expected. The contest itself will start at 10am on the 26th and all local residents are encouraged to come out and show their support. North appointed building coordinator In other fire department related news Wayne North has been appointed as the firehouse building coordinator. What this official title means folks, is that when you wish to rent the firehouse’s banquet hall for a party Wayne is the one you will need to contact to make the arrangements. Along with the new title Wayne has also been given a new contract policy for renting the firehouse with all of the related rules and fees listed out. There will be different fees for different types of parties depending on the age of the primary guests and the refreshments being served. Wayne can be reached at 540-671-9030. Handicap ramp is major issue for community While this next issue is tied to the fire department it also affects everyone in our community. The current handicap access ramp in front of the firehouse needs to be replaced with one that meets code standards. The problem is that the current ramp is just too narrow and steep to allow.good access to the upstairs banquet hall. The grading in front of the ramp as well, needs to be redone to improve access and to improve drainage. The problem was discovered last year and a lot of pressure has been put on the department to straighten this problem out since if the ramp is not fixed then the upcoming elections cannot be held at the firehouse. Fortunately, Joe and Kevin Williams are working on a solution but not without a lot of time and effort on their part. Joe and Kevin Williams have been working on this for several months now and have worked out a plan and are currently getting final approval to put it into motion. They have had to meet with building inspectors, the election board, and a host of others. We look forward to a speedy resolution. I would like to personally thank both Joe and Kevin for all of their hard work to date on this problem and for just being willing to take it on. No one seemed willing at the time to step into the situation and they did and have done a fine job with it. Wildlife wonder The local deer herd finally made a reappearance this past week out behind the house. This is strangely ironic as it is now roughly 6 weeks after the end of deer season and the last time I saw this same bunch of deer was 6 weeks before the start of deer season. I can’t say I would harvest one of the deer here anyway, as they provide me with more entertainment just watching them than tiying to hunt one of them would. Watching them provides me with the chance to reflect back on the past season and to daydream about the upcoming season. Many of those in our community enjoy hunting and fishing and I am no exception. I realize that not everyone agrees with hunting or believes that it is a true sport. I agree, hunting isn’t a true sport, it is much deeper and more, almost spiritual, than any athletic sport could ever be. What I’m getting at is, that when you actually jj ■ ;age in such an activity as hunt. ig or fishing you are no longer just a spectator but a participant in the natural world God has given us. If any of you have any interesting or funny stories related to your own outdoor experiences please contact me. Like I’ve mentioned before, I want this space to be used for and to be about our community and that mean folks just like you. James A. Turner celebrates his 100th birthday on President’s Day James A. Turner of Tiger Valley, will turn 100 years old on Monday, Feb. 21. Mary Fletcher, his daughter who lives close by and Jerry Turner, his grandson who lives with his grandfather and looks after him, wish Turner a very special and happy birthday. Also celebrating birthdays this month are Bryant Lee of Washington who has his day on Thursday, Feb. 17 and Mrs. Merle Scoggin of Harris Hollow who celebrates her Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ tirnespapers.com special day on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Jelly beans, lots of jelly beans are waiting for you at the Washington Post Office. Come in and guess the num ber of jelly beans, Ronald Reagan’s favorite candy, to kick off the sale of Reagan’s commerative stamp. The person coming closest to guessing the number of jelly beans will receive a free sheet of Reagan stamps, valued at $7.40. The winner will be announced March 1. “It’s ‘Story* Time at Ki Theatre in Washington** Taking place in Washington Laurel Mills lady locks up cat and sleeps with turkeys — believe it? Our . community has endured a couple of snow episodes the past couple of weeks. Many churches have not held services due to the weather. However, Massanova Penecostal Church, located between Ben Venue and Viewtown held their services dining this time and even under these conditions they still managed to have about 30 people, according to VlEWTOWN Linda Hitt 937-4221 I I one of their members. Massanova Church is a very strong voice for Christianity in this area and has been so for many decades. I wish that some of the members would get in touch with me concerning some history of the church and with current activities. It is my understanding that this church has a rich history and outreach and I would like to See VIEWTOWN, Page A8 Sperryville community bids fond farewell to Rubey Leake The following letter entitled “Goodbye Rubey” was written by Elizabeth Lee and sent to me. Ms. Lee’s letter sums up our sentiments. “I looked across the street last night and Rubey’s house was dark for the first time I can remember. Rubey Katherine Jenkins Leake died from See SPERRYVILLE, Page A8 Sperryville I Nancy Ostinato i 987-8444 I oldspenyvillebookI shop^>iglide.net Honor Roll for 2004-2005 at Rappahannock Elementary Second Grading Period mu 1 r | #fs All A Amy Cooper Jenny Dellinger Lauren Frye Zachary Huff Kodi Gantt Jessica Shaw Carolyn Vickers Allie Yowell A-B Zackory Armor Brittany Atkins Peyton Bailey Isaac Berry Brandon Blosser Holly Childrey Thomas Fantaci Patrick Foley Connor Forrest Amanda Gallihugh Cassandra Harrison Case Kramer Samantha Landrum Jonathan Leake Grayson Love Caitlin Miller J.J. Minor Matthew Nicholson Wyatt Norman Skyler Owens Lyndie Paul Emily Pearcy Jesse Raddie Santoni Scott Kelsa Settle Caitlyn Smith Felicia Stonecipher Trey Swindler Allison Stuart Logan Vest Seth Wayland Naomi Weingarten Jared Werner Alexandra Williams Briana Winkworth Grade 5 AJJ Sarah Ames Amanda Carroll Adam Carter Tessa Crews Katie Hale Haley Hogan Caitlin Humbles Jennifer Mello Hayley Owens Andrew Oyster Candace Rutherford Samantha Settle Bryn Sonnett Logan Stephens Grade 6 All A Henry Miller Lily Nealon Brittany Stephens Addie Swindler Tiffany Wayland Adi Jessica.Boutte Cody Casey Ashley Collins Lizzie Crawford Caitlin Diley Brittani Dodson Megan Early Isabelle Eastham Greg Flournoy Katie Hartman Sophie Krometis Taylor Langley, Kristen LeVans Mairead McLaughlin Clarissa Rutherford Sarah Wheatley James White David Williams Emily Williams Grade 7 AHA Brittany Clatterbuck Tyler Crews Taylor Light Joe Vickers AiB Savanna Booth-Enoch Austin Burnett Carly Cairns Allie Dore Bennett Eastham Madison Herbert Megan Lee Jacob Racer Heidi Rechin Ashley Riggleson Krista Riggleson Kendra Settle Claire Stinett Jessica Stout Kristin Taylor Natalie Tupper Gary White Jake Williams on Feb. 25-27 is the winter session of the “Life Stories Workshops” with Julie Portman. This 3-day Introductory course is for people of all backgrounds, ages and writing experience. You will learn to write creatively as well as learning the power of listening. For information call 540987-3164 or email Info@kitheatre.com. Just a reminder for everyone that, the Burning Law went into effect on Feb. 15 till April 30. We can help the Virginia Department" of Forestry prevent wildfires by obeying the forest fire laws, and by remembering not to bum before 4 p.m. Let’s all follow Smokey Bear’s message, “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.” Hungry for cheesecake — yummy, delicious cheesecake? The Rappahannock County High School wrestling team is giving you the opportunity to win a cheesecake from www.cheesecake.com. Look online to choose what kind you want if you win. Donations for a raffle ticket are $1 per ticket. EXPERIENCED Our agents have a combined total of over 100 years of real estate experience Frank Hardy, Inc. 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Your See WASHINGTON, Page A8 Complete Line of Snow Chains Rosson Trotto Brandy Station, VA 540-825-3722 Rappahannock County High School Honor Roll Third 6-weeks 2004-05 Eighth Grade All A Emily Nicole Carter William Edward Southard Chase Michael Tupper Megan Tyler Wheatley A/B Ttyler Daniel Armor Jeffrey Scott Booher Jacob Bernard Drake Gavin Zachariah Forrest Emma Kathryn Hathaway Dean Thomas Hogan Caroline Meade Thatcher Massie Ella Katherine Miller Christopher Richard Nugent Justine Hannah Rosenbaum Samantha Jo Schwar Sarah Elizabeth Smoot Brittany Renee Williams Donovan Lee Zeh Freshman All A Jonathan Edward Butler Hannah Margaret Gall Nancy Marie Herbert Noel Katherine Johns Benjamin Lewis Pendleton Kevin Junior Settle James Arthur 8ilvey A/B James Robert Barron Elizabeth Jane Blankenship Brittany Lynn Buchholz Alana Bryn Cloud Ryan M. 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Editorial & Opinion Kappafjanttocfe Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager 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: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunlty.com ft THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 Our View Sign of the times During the last few weeks, identity theft has taken on a new meaning in Rappahannock County. To date, three signs have been stolen from properties near Flint Hill. Caledonia Farms, Vista Hermosa and Fiddler’s Green are currently without their familiar signage and the Sheriff’s Office is anxious to ferret out the perpetrators. The citizens of this county are proud of what they have and own and, for many, that includes signature signage welcoming guests and pinpointing their particular place on the Rappahannock horizon. While the county is fortunate that it isn’t plagued by the more familiar mail box bashing that can happen in suburban communities, the theft of these signs goes against the characteristic charm and civility that has marked this area. Hanging a beautiful, hand-craftea sign out in the open is a statement of not only proud ownership but trust in the place you live. Signs such as these speak louder than their owner’s names or the name of the farm. They tell a deeper story about who hung them there, of that person’s appreciation of excellent craftsmanship and an artform that dates back centuries. Stealing road signs off of major highways is often an initiation rite into a college fraternity and is often viewed as a prankish but harmless rite of passage —< only if you don’t get caught. Stealing signs from rural homes is an invasion of privacy, a cruel intrusion into that person’s sanctuary and an act that shows little regard and respect for not only those specifically targeted but for all of us that call those victims friends and neighbors. Sheriff Larry Sherertz has stated that he will accept information in confidence that could lead to the arrests of the person or persons responsible for these acts. Rappahannock County has a reputation statewide for having one of the, if not the lowest, crime rates. Let’s keep in that way. Dumping droopy drawers The executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union in Richmond thought it laughable that a bill surfaced in the House side of the General Assembly that would have imposed a fine on persons wearing excessively baggy pants that exposed their underwear — both male and female. The Senate promptly killed the bill but not before it made national headlines — much to their embarrassment. The beauty of the General Assembly is that thousands of bills surface spearheaded by righteous thinking individuals. The real brilliance about the General Assembly is that usually collective sensibility prevails and bills that don’t have merit die — like this one. Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer's telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due o space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor. Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U S. Mail. Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (asherman^timespaperscom). Rappahannock Today Photo by Richard Lykes MAESTRO SHERERTZ: Master of Ceremonies, Larry Sherertz, welcomes Laura Ann Wheatley, mezzo soprano, to the 1 annual James A. Bland Memorial Music Scholarship contest held Sunday at The Theatre in Washington. Evelyn Oyster accompanied Wheatley at the piano. Letters Lessons learned in Culpeper The dust is finally settling over the Clevengers issue in Culpeper County. In reviewing it for publication as a case study, we see that a variety of people suppoi ted the proposal over the last three years, several at the very beginning, and others at various stages as it improved. Some supporters eagerly tried to convince the County to approve it prematurely. We frequently heard statements such as: “This is great for Culpeper County.” “This is an exceptionally generous package.” “We have never seen a proffer statement this good.” “This is as good a deal as you’re going to get.” Let us be very clear about this. At no time, repeat — at no time was the proposal ever as good as it was at the end. We feel it is appropriate to ask, “What were those supporters doing?” By negotiating longer and harder than some wanted, Culpeper saved millions for its taxpayers. We estimate at least $3.3 million. Broader negotiation might have done even more. But it is amazing that there were people in Culpeper who told the public to take even the earliest offers,which had essentially zero benefits. Hopefully, Culpeper has learned that the pretty 1960style cul-de-sac subdivisions do not pay the tax bills; that business as usual has been thoroughly discredited; that standard development practices of the past are no longer acceptable. If Culpeper is to protect itself from the crystal clear mistakes made by other counties, it needs to support those who genuinely struggle to work and speak for the good of the County as a whole. And it needs to make it clear to those who, for whatever reason, propose halfway solutions that the citizens of the County have higher expectations and standards. Bob Burnett President Concerned Culpeper Citizens, Inc., www.concemedculpeper.org, a non-profit research group chartered for smart growth in Culpeper. 937-6492 (office) Hold on to what we hold dear As I enter into my second year of real estate sales in Rappahannock, I am becoming more aware of what we truly have in our county. I have sold property in many surrounding counties. Though they are very beautiful as well, there is something very special about Rappahannock, it’s like an island in a sea of change. Some may say we have to go with the times and to some extent we will. But Rappahannock has a magic about it that one cannot put into words. I found a quote in an old book about Rappahannock that I love. The original book, My Rappahannock Story Book, by Mary Elizabeth Hite, is hard to find just like the county it was written about. The quote is as follows: “I would that all the world could see springtime in a small bit of itself called Rappahannock. The earth is carpeted over with deep green grass and the sweetness of apple blossoms is in the air. I said, “Thank Clod for the peace and beauty of the hills.” “A mocking bird outside my window, trilled a song of praise, as though in answer to my thoughts.” In these days and times we should do our best to hold on to with all our hearts this placed called Rappahannock. Trish Bartholomew Flint Hill Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO Feb. 18,1965 Sperryville Boy Scout Troop 65 observed Scout Week with a ham dinner on February 11. Surprise honors of the evening were the miniature Eagle pins awarded to Mrs. Lucio Kilby by her son. Eagle Scout Tim Kilby; and to Mrs. B. Gale Titchenell by her Eagle Scout sons, Leslie and Michael. Tim, Leslie, and Michael also received the Bronze Palm for their Eagle Awards. Linda Beahm, a senior at RCHS, was crowned “Dear Heart” at a Valentine Party held at the school Friday evening by Ann Cannon, last year’s winner of the annual contest. Linda’s escort was Leslie Tichenell. Other Candidates in the “Dear Heart” contest and their escorts were Jack Atkins and Eleanor Rector, Billy Campbell and Ann Deal, Shirley Dodson and Roger Barfield, and Kenneth Bywaters and Sharon Suter. Votes were collected at a penny each by the five contestants, and proceeds will go into the SCA scholarship fund. Amissville Fire Company was presented a total of $2,250 at their annual Fireman’s banquet held Friday evening in the fire hall. Mrs. A. C. Latham, treasurer of the Amissville Ladies Auxiliary, presented a check for $2,000 to Fire Chief Braxton James. Acting on behalf of the Junior Firemen, Bobby Scott gave the Chief a $200 check, and the Ruritan Club of Amissville contributed a $50 check. Talmadge Hitt made this presentation. The Rappahannock County jail was highly commended as to its cleanliness, food and management in a recent inspection report. Custodian, of the jail is Ernest Lillard, who also prepares food for the inmates of the facility. 25 YEARS AGO Feb. 21,1980 Through the cooperation and joint efforts of the Sheriff’s departments in Fauquier, Stafford and Culpeper counties, the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Department was able to make the arrests of three subjects who had burglarized a residence near Amissville recently. According to Sheriff W. A. Buntin, personal property valued in excess of $1,600 was recovered. Scout Leaders in Amissville were recognized for length of service at Saturday’s Blue and Gold dinner meeting. Silas M. Martin, Cub Master, has served seven years as a youth leader, while his wife Thelma has worked with the youngsters for six years. Kyle Morrison is District Scout Executive working from the council headquarters in Winchester, and was a guest speaker at the banquet. 10 YEARS AGO Feb. 15,1995 Mrs. Iva Lam of Amissville was recently selected as “Homemaker of the Year” for Rappahannock. Her name will be added to the plaque held by Mrs. Helen Smith, Home Extension Agent. Mrs. Lam is a member of the Amissville Homemakers Club and was selected for this honor by Mrs. Charlie Priest, president. Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperryville is proud to announce the new pastor-elect. Rev. Henry A. Jones. The Washington Town Council unanimously voted to raise the basic water rate by $2 per month and the rates for water use ov'. r 3,000 gallons per month by 10 cents per 100 gallons.

Opinion What’s up with Social Security? Solvent or sinking? Right now, all over Rappahannock Country citizens are engaging in a national debate about the future of Social Security, the grandest of old government benefit programs. Most , people already know the basic arguments being made. The Bush administration and conservative media outlets of every stripe have sounded the alarm, saying that Social Security will go broke in the coming decades without reform. The Washington Post and some Democrats and liberals argue there is a problem, but it isn’t a crisis, accusing the administration of inventing a crisis to push dismantling the guaranteed benefits of Social Security. The Bush administration and a segment of the Republican Party are pushing the creation of personal accounts, paid for by partially dismantling Social Security. Supporters of this idea argue that the power of compound interest gained on investments in the stock market will solve the looming funding crisis in Social Security caused by the retiring “Baby Boomers,” and the trend toward longer lifetimes. Some critics claim that the problem is not pressing, that the The Forum Bill Kossler President’s real agenda is just the destruction of Social Security, and that liis solution amounts to gambling with people’s retirements. Others say his solution doesn’t really solve the problem and will add trillions in government debt to phase in, making the situation worse. If you watch and believe Fox News, read the Washington Times or the Richmond Times Dispatch, you likely think privatization, or personal retirement accounts are a great solution to the problem. If you are in Moveon.org, follow A1 Franken, Michael Moore or Paul Krugman, you are up in arms about this treacherous and dishonest effort to dismantle it. The Bush Administration says there is a problem. We all know they want private accounts. Will that help? The morning of the recent State of the Union Speech, the administration held a press conference where they 1 trotted out an anonymous “Senior Administration Official” to provide details of Bush’s plan for private accounts and take questions. The “Senior Administration Official” spoke for a bit about the looming crisis and the need to take action then laid out the broad outlines of the plan. Interestingly, in the midst of promoting the plan, the “Senior Administration Official” casually mentions, as an aside: “So in a long-term sense, the personal accounts would have a net neutral effect on the fiscal situation of the Social Security and on the federal government.” That’s odd. It sounds like the Bush administration is saying their own plan won’t help the looming fiscal crisis at all, that it’s all a big distraction and a waste of time and effort. But this is the person promoting the plan. How can that be? Question: “How do the personal accounts guarantee permanent solvency for Social Security?” Answer (by a senior administration official: “Well, we talked about the personal accounts being in the context of an overall plan to create a permanently solvent Social Security system. “What I’ve laid out here are details of the administrative structure of the personal accounts. The larger question of the comprehensive plan to fix Social Security permanently is really subject to the details of discussions between the President and members of Congress.” Isn’t that curious? Once again, the administration spokesperson trotted out to promote the plan says it does nothing to.help the fiscal situation, but some other plan will need to be worked out with Congress. That can’t - be right, can it? Why bring up this plan at all, if it isn’t even related to the problem we’re facing? It’s hard to believe this is the spokesperson, and not some critic. Question: “Can you give us a second 10-year estimate on the revenue effect? Can you tell us how you would pay for that, in the first 10 years’ revenue loss? “And am I right in assuming that in the way you describe this, because it’s a wash in terms of the net effect on Social Security from the accounts by themselves, that it would be fair to describe this as having — the personal accounts by themselves as having no effect whatsoever on the solvency issue? Answer: “On the second point, that’s a fair inference.” A big distraction? I guess three times is the charm. The Bush Administration is adamant that their plan does nothing at all to address the problem with Social Security. Apparently it really is just a big distraction. Tb give them credit, though, they do argue that.some people’s retirement plans will be bigger if we take this route — so long as the stock market does well. Maybe that’s enough reason to approve this big new government program it anyway, even though it doesn’t help the looming fiscal crunch at all. But that’s a question for another day. Since it has nothing to do with the looming fiscal difficulties of Social Security, there’s no hurry to think about it. Meanwhile, what should we do about Social Security financing? Someone should ask the President about that. Bill Kossler is a resident of Rappahannock County. Louderback Bill Results in $500 Million Commitment to Chesapeake Bay Plan Will Also Increase Funding for Non-Point - Agricultural Best Management Practices Richmond, February 8,2005 — Legislation originafly introduced by Delegate Allen L. Louderback (R-Page) has resulted in the Water Quality Improvement Fund receiving a $500 million commitment from the House of Delegates. Louderback’s legislation, House Bill 2777, has been modified to include a $50 million per year commitment to the fund for a period of ten years. In addition, the bill provides a substantial increase in the amount the Commonwealth earmarks for the implementation of agricultural best management prac tices. The bill was passed by the House of Delegates today by a vote of 98 to 0. “When I originally filed this bill, my intention was to provide a dedicated revenue stream to fund Virginia’s efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay and its other vital waterways,” remark ed Louderback, who serves as Chairman of the Chesapeake Subcommittee of the House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee. “I am gratified that the end result of this effort will be one of the largest commitments the Commonwealth has ever made Washington kicks off planning with Milt Herd By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer The first joint meeting of the Washington Town Council and the Washington Planning Commission was held Monday night to discuss the revised Comprehensive Plan. Milton Herd was the special guest speaker. Herd, the president of Herd Planning and Design, Ltd. of Leesburg, Va., has been contracted by the town to assist in the planning of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting opened with continued business by town council that was from its monthly meeting last week. In a unanimous vote by council, WW & Associates were retained to continue forward with water storage tank engineering. The agency will prepare the proposal for bids to be obtained for the work to be done for the town. The cost for this, preparation will be $2,500. Once bids are received, WW & Associates will evaluate the bids, costing the town an additional $10,000 for their services. The meeting was then turned over to Planning Commissioner Gary * Schwartz of Washington, who introduced Herd and his associate, Vlad Gavrilovic of Paradiem Designs. Herd gave an oral presentation accompanied by a visual presentation of the Town of Washington as it appears today. The presentation began with statistics of the town,, showing how the population has fluctuated over the past several decades. In 1980, the town’s population was 247, then dropped to 198 in 1990. As of the 2000 census, the population lovered to 183. Out of the 117 dwellings within the town at that time, only 88 were occupied with an average of 2.1 living in each unit. Herd has reviewed the plans made by WW & Associates regarding the wastewater treatment proposals that show an average usage of 43,000 gallons of water per day currently being used. Herd further discussed the possibilities that have been studied by WW & Associates, which include hooking into the Sperryville Wastewater Treatment Facility, discharging wastewater into the Rush River and an underground irrigation system. “There are risks involved with hooking into Sperryville,” Herd said. “I would encourage you to keep the discharge, with whatever plan you decide upon, within your area.” A huge question that Herd proposed to the joint officials and to the five Washington residents present was, “What is the vision for the future of the town in the next 10, 15 and 25 years?” The responses to that question varied in content, but the 1,500-4,600 sfl ft. Office 1,500 4,700 so. ft. Warehouse Offiee/Warehonse Ueot Condition & Read; for Immediate Occopej Adjacent to tamper Times Democrat in the Heart of Varrentoo theme was the same, to maintain the charm and historic nature of the Town of Washington. Professional advice from residents Of the town’s residents present, one, Randy Greehan and his family have recently purchased property in Washington, and are planning to move to the area on a more permanent basis in the future. Greehan, an attorney with Walton & Adams, RC. in McLean, Va., has been involved with many cases pertaining to law suits against towns and cities. Also in attendance was Jimmy Jenkins, Fairfax County’s Director of Public Works. Jenkins grew up just outside of the town and his mother still lives in the home. Jenkins attended the meeting as a representative for his mother. Both Jenkins and Greehan have offered their expertise in the decisions that are facing the town government. Herd advised the town leaders that no matter what they decide for the Comprehensive Plan, to “always have a reason for any decision you make.” Tbwn Council and the Tbwn Planning Commission will continue these discussions on Monday, March 28 at Tbwn Hall. 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The positive effects of this legislation will be felt by Virginians for generations to come.” House Bill 2777 found its origins in another proposal, commonly referred to as the “flush tax,” which would have resulted in a tax assessed on all Virginia homeowners. The revenues from the tax would then be dedicated to the Chesapeake Bay. While supporting the aims of that proposal — a cleaner Bay and improved waterways — Louderback sought to find an alternative revenue source, one that did not include a tax increase. He then introduced HB 2777 to provide an alternative to the proposed flush tax. Louderback’s proposal received the enthusiastic support of Speaker of the House William J. Howell (R-Stafford), who made his proposal a centerpiece of the House Republican Caucus’s agenda for the 2005 General Assembly Session. It now moves onto the Senate for consideration. Delegate Allen L Louderback is serving his sixth year representing the 15th District in the Virginia House of Delegates. 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Wakefield Country Day School — Week of February 6th At this week’s WCDS Assembly, the Pre-Kindergarteners were the featured speakers, presenting in rhyme their science project on the planets in our solar system. Tb the delight of the 150+ assembled students and parents, their presentation included an animated rendition of “The Families of the Sun” to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell,” complete with colorful, hand-made posters depicting each planet. Author visits Malcolm MacPherson, renowned author and WCDS parent, was a guest lecturer for the upper school English class es, sharing with the students his love of writing and some of his colorful experiences in that field. MacPherson, a published novelist, worked op the staffs of New York magazine and Premiere and has contributed stories and articles to the New York Times, Newsweek and Readers’ Digest. MacPherson, an engaging speaker, helped the students see the value of the written word as a way to convey thoughts and ideas and encouraged them to write more. Tsunami relief Student Government announced that they had raised over $1,100 for the Tsunami Relief project — more than double their $500 goal, and extended special thanks to the Third Grade for being the largest class donor. Tickets available Over the next several weeks, Key Club will be selling raffle tickets to help raise money for Sidney Dodson, a local child who suffers from cerebral palsy. The winner of the drawing, to be held Monday, February 28th, will be the recipient of a professionally designed and installed garden by WCDS parent Candace Clough, Estate Gardener (retail value — $3,000). Photo courtesy of Jean Lillard 2004 WINNERS: Three winners from the 26th Annual Fodderstack 10-K race are from left Christopher Guevera, Bennett Eastham and Daniel Clement. Event organizers hope they will return to compete again Jhis year. The Inn at Little Washington sponsors Fodderstack 10 KM Classic The 27th Annual Fodderstack 10-K race, scheduled for April 16, is once again being sponsored by The Inn at Little Washington. The race will begin in Flint Hill on Rt. 522 at the warehouse, with the finish line located at the courthouse in Washington. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. at the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department on race day. “Registration forms have been mailed,” said Jean Lillard, event organizer, “we have 20 people who have registered, ranging in age from 11 - 66 years old.” To participate in the event, pre-registration can be mailed, postmarked no later than April 11. The cost is $20. Families with three or more participants can pre-register together at a cost of $15 per person. For running clubs and track teams, pre-register together in groups of five or more, paying $18 per person. Checks need to be made to Rappahannock Recreational Authority, P. O. Box 124, Flint r Hill, Va. 22627. Post-registration, no later than 9:30 a.m. on the morning of the race is $25. There are numerous categories for both male and female participants from those under 12 to those over 70. Trophies will be given to the first three finishers in each category and T-shirts will be given to the first 250 to complete the race. A cash prize of $500 will be given for a new course record being set. The record for men is held by Steve Pinard at 31:26 and for women, Kim Belyea at 36:46. Other activities scheduled on race day include a booth by On The Run Sports with running and fitness apparel offered at discount prices. Also, The Washington Baptist Church will host a Spring Event including box lunches, a plant sale, refreshments and a flea market. For more information, please contact Jean Lillard at 540-675-3670 or John McCarthy at 540-675-5330. PERFORMANCE Since 2002, we have handled 56% of all properties over $700,000, more than ten times our nearest competitor. Frank Hardy, Inc. Realtors RAPPAHANNOCK OFFICE 540*675-3999 www.farmandestate.net Deal makes dean’s list Jamie Michelle Deal has earned a place on the Dean’s List of Distinguished Students at Longwood University for the fall 2004 semester. To achieve this honor, a student must have earned a 3.50 semester average or better on an approved course load of 12 or more graded credits. Jamie, a 2004 graduate of Fauquier County High School is the daughter of John and Judy Deal.'She is the granddaughter of Mary Deal of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Alther of Washington also greatgranddaughter of Annie Jamie Michelle Deal Hawkins of Washington. Virginia Senate panel kills controversial pants bill Emergency meeting used to dispense with legislation banning showing of underpants By Kent Willis Special to the Rappahannock News The Virginia Senate has quietly and sheepishly killed a bill that had become an international joke in recent days. The bill, which passed the House of Delegates on a 60-34 vote, imposed a $50.00 fine on anyone' who “intentionally wears and displays his below-waist undergarments intended to cover a person’s intimate parts in a lewd or indecent manner.” After calling a rare special meeting of the Courts of Justice Committee solely for the purpose of addressing this bill, senators admitted today that they had been embarrassed by the public’s reaction and quickly voted to can the controversial measure. The vote of the committee was unanimous. “In a free society, there are simply some things too personal for government to regulate,” said ACLU of Virginia executive director Kent Willis, “and one of them is the style of our clothing.” In recent days, the ACLU of Virginia had received calls from media around the world — from the BBC, to the Los Angeles Times, to the Toronto Post — asking about the bill. “Mostly people are ridiculing the bill, getting a good laugh at the expense of the Virginia legislature,” added Willis. “But had it become law, the consequences could have been serious, as it would have expanded the role of the 66 In a free society, there are simply some things too personal for government to regulate. Kent Willis government in an unprecedented way, allowing lawmakers to become the fashion police.” “Also, while hip-hop culture has crossed racial boundaries in recent years, young African-American men were more likely than anyone else to be affected by the law. This is not to say that patrons of the bill were motivated by race, but race surely would have been a factor as the law was put into use.” The ACLU of Virginia warned legislators that the bill was constitutionally flawed. The Fourteenth Amendment’s due process clause has been widely interpreted to protect personal liberties, that is, to prevent the government from placing restrictions on the choices people make about the most intimate aspects of their lives. A federal appeals court based in Virginia previously ruled that the state cannot regulate hair style or length. TALK FOR To 48 Million Cingular and AT&T Wireless customers • Largest nationwide Mobile to Mobile calling Community in the country • Available on Nation GSM plans $39.99.and higher • Never pay roaming or long distance for a Mobile to Mobile call Other mcnth!\ charges apply See details X cingular raising the bar Authorized Agent 540-428-0045 • Rt. 211 - 575 Frost Ave W'arrenton. VA 540-635-1114 • 298 Remount Rd. 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Entry deadline is February 25. Children in kindergarten, first, second, and third grades may enter fiction or non-fiction stories or those written in the form of prose or poetry. Stories submitted by kindergarteners and first graders must be between 50 and 200 words in length. Stories submitted by second and third graders must be between 100 and 350 words. Each story must also have at least five original, clear, and colorful illustrations with it. Entries must be sent to WVPT by February 25 to be eligible for competition. The winning young authors will be recognized at a reception held in their honor at WVPT and will receive prizes at this time. The firstplace stories will be animated and produced on video to air on WVPT. A compilation spot mentioning all winning stories will also be produced to air on WVPT. First place stories will be sent to the national competition. For an entry form and official rules, visit wvpt41eaming.org or contact Pat Marcus at (540) 437-2452 or pmarcus@wvpt.net. The contest is underwritten by McDonald’s of Harrisonburg. Humor sparks past newspaper writing Generally when we think of or read newspapers from the past we think of flowery obituaries, poetry and long dull stories. Well, that is not always the case. The writers in the earlier papers did have a sense of humor and their hands were not tied by political correctness. Rappahannock County has had two newspapers that we are familiar with, “The Blue Ridge Guide” and the “Rappahannock News.” However, two adjoining comity papers, “The Culpeper Exponent” and “The Front Royal Record” both had columns devoted to news from Rappahannock County. The Rappahannock Historical Society is fortunate to have scrapbooks of clippings, which were kept by local ladies, and research many times necessitates looking at old newspapers. Recently, while doing research in Culpeper, Wayne Baldwin ran across the following humorous account dated February 11, 1905. It read: “News is scarce but there is a lady who lives near the Pass Mills who sat 14 eggs and Histories & Mysteries Fran Eldred got 13 chickens, and it isn’t very good weather for setting hens either. Who can beat that, except W. G. Wood? But as Sperryville is the garden spot of the world, it don’t get cold here like at Washington.” It is believed Pass Mills was built c. 1740 by slave labor on property owned by Francis Thornton. It is thought to have been a benchmark for several early surveys. Later it became known as Temperance Mills and today we know the remains of this once grand old mill as Fletcher’s Mill. 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WCDS girls’ basketball downed by Wakefield By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff" Writer Having faced rival Wakefield of The Plains twice before this season and defeating them both times, the Wakefield Country Day School girls’ basketball team was pumped, expecting another win last week. However the fourth-quarter mad-dash for the boards was not enough for the Owls to secure the game, downed bv the Fighting Owls, 33-27. In fact, the 16-points on the board by WCDS surpassed the total for the first three quarters, 11-points. “It just wasn’t our night offensively,” said WCDS assistant coach Wayman Edwards. Jordan and Caitlin Hammelman led the scoring for the Owls with 9-points each. WCDS held its own in the first quarter putting up seven to the Fighting Owls 10, but fell behind in the second and thirdquarters, adding only two in each period. Consistency was the key for Wakefield, combined with a zone defense that WCDS could not penetrate. Wakefield maintained 10points scored in the first, third and fourth quarters. With only :23 left in the game, the momentum going just right for the Owls, Paige Stasiewicz added two at the free-throw line, narrowing Wakefield’s lead for what would be the final score. “I just wish we had played the entire game the way we played the last four minutes,” smiled Edwards, shaking his head at the loss. WCDS 53 —FA 40 The Wakefield Country Day School girls’ basketball team dominated Fredericksburg Academy last week, 53-40. Changel Paul lead the team in scoring with 17, putting up five-treys to edge the Owls to victory. Jordan Hammelman added 15 to the team score. The Owls came out neck-inneck in the first quarter, upping the tempo of the game in the second for a 30-19 lead at the half. Fredericksburg Academy scored one more than the Owls in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to defeat the home team. WCDS boys’ basketball The boys’ basketball game went much like the girls’ game for WCDS, the Wakefield Fighting Owls winning, 67-54. Wakefield went to the locker room at halftime with a narrow lead, 32-24, having struggled to defend sophomore forward Patrick Dale, who put up 24 on the night. The halftime talk by WCDS coach George Paul sparked the Owls as they out-scored Wakefield in the third quarter 15-14. As the clock ticked for the finish, WCDS narrowed the gap to six, but were not able to capitalize on the run before the final buzzer. WCDS’ senior guard Sam Kott put 22-points on the board for the Owls. FA 83 — WCDS 66 Fredericksburg Academy downed the Wakefield Country Day School boys’ basketball team, 83-66 last Thursday. Jesse Paul led the team in scoring, putting up 30 on the boards while Patrick Dale Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jeavie Spath FOUL SHOT: WCDS boys' basketball team sent Wakefield’s Sam Kott to the line early in the first quarter on Wednesday, Feb. 9. The Fighting Owls defeated WCDS 67-54. added 25-points to the final score. Both WCDS girls’ and boys’ basketball will host Word of Life Academy on Thursday. Jeanne Spath may be reached at jspath@timespapers.com. Wakefield Country Day honors senior athletes Wakefield Country Day School honored its senior athletes last week for their dedication to the Owls athletic program. Briana Stone, daughter of Beth and Mike Stone of Front Royal, played volleyball for WCDS this season. She is planning to major in pre-vetenarian studies at either Virginia Intermont College or Sweet Briar College. Also on the WCDS volleyball team was Becky Leser, daughter of Ginny and Jeff Leser of Front Royal. The senior has not committed to a college at this time, but is planning to major in journalism or creative writing. Having completed her high school education in the United States, Maria Herraiz Muro of Spain will return to Madrid, attending the University of St. Louis, majoring in art. Muro host while attending Wakefield Country Day School has been Suzanne Zulonis of Huntley. Danielle Dombrowski, daughter of Sheron Smith of Rileyville has played girls’ basketball for WCDS and will major in writing. She has not committed to a college at this time. Jordan Hammelman, daughter of Jim and Linda Hammelman of Warrenton, has been a major contributor of the Owls girls’ basketball team. She has not committed to either a major or a college at this time. Another basketball player for WCDS, Rachel Marx, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Marx of Strasburg plans to major in international studies. Marx is undecided of the college she will attend. Rounding out the girls’ athletes for the Owls, Aubree Parker, daughter of Mike and Jane Cress of Front Royal has chosen to major in biology. She has not made a final decision on the college she will attend. Paul Beattie, son of Robert and Joan Beattie of Woodville plays boys’ basketball for WCDS and is undecided on a major as well as which college he will attend. James Nilah, son of Tom and Kathy Nilan of Warrenton plans to major in economics, but has not committed to a college at this time. Nilan is a center on the Owls boys’ basketball team. Jesse Paul, son of George and Nina Paul of Warrenton, also a member of the boys’ basketball team, plans to major in engineering. Paul remains undecided on the college he will attend. Also representing the boys’ basketball team is Alec Toth, son of Anthony and Priscilla Toth of Front Royal who plans to major in business. He is uncommitted on the college he will attend. RCHS JV girls’ basketball posts win against Manassas Park By Ruth Purnell Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County JV girls’ basketball team hosted Manassas Park last week, beating the Cougars 48-13. “We played our game tonight,” said Coach Stephanie Shaw, ‘We didn’t want to resort to sloppiness.” Leading at half time 22-7, the Panthers came out of the locker room ready to play, scoring the first points. Taking ill-advised shots, the Cougars were unable to put points on the board until the final three minutes of the third quarter, when they hit one at the line. Outscoring the Cougars in the third quarter the Panthers opened the fourth with a commanding 34y2D13 lead. The Panthers dominated the court offensively with turnovers as Ella Miller increased the margin with steals culminating in successful lay-ups. “It makes a big difference when you have five people playing together instead of two, “ said Shaw. Rapp played until the final buzzer, continuing to put points on the board during the last seconds of the game. “This is a good start for next year,” said Shaw. High scorers for the night were Miller with 24. Emily Carter and Amanda Smoot both put up 8. The Rappahannock County Varsity girls’ basketball team did not meet with the success that the JV team did, losing to Manassas Park 56-30. “We just didn’t have it,” said coach J. D. Almond. A deep bench for the Cougars enabled Manassas Park to easily relieve tired starters, giving the edge to the visiting team. Rapp had a difficult time breaking through the Cougar’s defense and were only able to put one point on the board the entire first quarter, leaving the score at the end of the quarter, 11-1. Cougar fans began to make their presence known in the second quarter as they began to chant and stomp their feet, cheering on their team. Still struggling against the Cougar’s defense, Rapp was able to get the ball down the court several times, but unable to capitalize under the basket. Outscoring the Panthers by 19, the score at the end of the first half was 27-9. The Panthers scored most of its points in the final quarter, managing to put 15 on the board. Rapp executed better on offense, but it was not enough to discourage the Cougar’s defense. “For the last two weeks we have had two goals in mind; to make 60-percent of our freethrows and to stay under 20 turnovers a game,” said Almond. Unfortunately for Rapp they were unable to reach either of these goals. They RCHS wrestling posts third in invitational By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County High School wrestling traveled to Monticello High School in Albemarle County Saturday, taking third as a team in the six-team invitational tournament behind Monticello High School in first place and Spotswood High School in second place. Rapp defeated Nottoway with a final 41-6 team score, edged past Monticello’s “B” team, 37-36 and overcame Powhatan, 47-30. In individual placements, three Rapp grapplers brought home gold medals, Alex Sharp at 135-pounds, Dos Allen at 145-pounds and Justin Robinson at 160-pounds. Jeremy Miller placed second in the tournament at 189pounds, while E. J. Estes took third at 215-pounds. In the Powhatan match, Andrew Lee started the Panthers off with a :35 pin in the 103-pound division against Devin Crenshaw. In the 135-division, Sharp tech-falled Jason Powers in the second period, putting five more on the board for the Panthers. Rapp's Allen pinned Michael Goodman in :48 at 145-pounds, followed by 1:04 pin by Rappahannock's Isaac Raney against Dan Boehling at 152-pounds. RCHS’ Robinson pinned Ed Worer in 1:03, adding sixpoints to the team score. Johnathan Miller faced Kerry Motlin in the 171-pound class, pinning him in 3:08 for the Panthers while his brother, Jeremy Miller added six for the team at 189-pounds, pinning Todd Kelrod in 1:36. In the 215-pound class, Estes fell Steve Livestay in 1:08. The Panthers pinned its way to victory against Nottoway with Sharp, Raney, Robinson and Johnathan Miller all falling their opponents. The remainder of the team points came with forfeits for the Panthers. Facing the Monticello “B” squad, pins came from Lee, Sharp, Jeremy Miller and Morgan Blubaugh, who wrestled heavyweight division. Raney posted a 13-4 majordecision for the team. “This was a great way to end the regular season,” said Panther coach Eric Spath, “now we are gearing up for Districts.” The RCHS wrestling team travels to Manassas Park on Saturday for its Bull Run District Tournament. Jeanne Spath may be reached at jspath@timespapers.com. shot 10:33 at the line and had over 30 turnovers during the course of the game. High scorers for the night were Courtney Hutcheson with 11 and Rebecca Tupper with 7. Ruth Purnell may be reached at rpurnell@timespapers.com. SSHP m Rappahannock News Photo Ann Spieker SOLID DEFENSE: A host of Panthers girls’ basketball players defend the basket as Manassas Park moves inside last week. The Panthers fell to the Cougars 48-13. CONSERVATION In the past six years, we have helped our clients preserve Rappahannock County by placing over 1,700 acres in conservation easement Frank Hardy, Inc. Realtors RAPPAHANNOCK OFFICE 540-675-3999 www.farmanJestate.net i— I Courtesy of Kathie Russo 1000 points Wakefield Country Day School’s Patrick Dale was presented the game ball by Mike Kenney, Athletic Director, Wednesday, Feb. 9 in honor of his career 1000 points scored. Dale is a sophomore at WCDS. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? 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Salem volunteer fire department sponsors Singing and Pickin’ party The Singing and Pickin’ party for this month will be held at the Salem Volunteer Fire Department building on Rt. 522 beginning at 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25 and continuing until 10 p.m. Special musicians and singers will be participating in the event. Food and beverages will be provided by the fire department. The public is invited to come out for a good time of food, fun and fellowship. We’d like to extend special greetings to birthday people this week, namely Jamie Tharp on Monday; Clinton Cubbage on Tuesday; Lorraine Early on Friday; Woody Tharp on Saturday and my nephew, James H. Frazier celebrated his Boston Marie F. Atkins 1 987-8802 _ day on Sunday. Our community was saddened at the passing of Mrs. Wanda Waddell, which occurred at Pine Meadow Assisted Home in Woodstock on Wednesday. Funeral services followed on Saturday at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Scrabble Road, with the Interment at Hillcrest Memory Garden. She was the widow of Howard Waddell and they were residents here in Boston for many years. They lived on the old Jones Brown place on Rt. 707. Sympathy is extended to her family. Friends have word of the passing of Mr. J. C. Holland at his home in Florida. He and his family were residents of Sperryville for many years and owned and operated “Jackie’s Fruit Stand” on Rt. 211. Sympathy is also extended to the sister and friends of Mrs. Rubey Leake who passed away last week; to Mrs. Betty Jewell of Scrabble Road upon the passing of her step-mother, Mrs. Mabel Jewell, who passed away at Chesapeake Hospital; and to Located in historic Laurel Mills. Constructed in 1895 and situated on 2+/-acres. Partially restored by current owner. Shed with loft is adjacent to house, has also been partially restored, and can be used as shop or studio. Offered at $285,000 Very nice 3 bedroom 2 bath home with walkout basement and beautiful views sits on 2.5 acres. Possible division of 2.5 acres Sr additional building lot. Property is 1/2 mile from Appalachian Trail and 10 miles from Rte 65, for easy commuting. Offered at $275,000 Less than 1 mile from Shenandoah national Park, situated on 9 acres, is this open floor plan contemporary, with 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Large windows Sr 6 sets of glass French doors provide enjoyment of the sunrise from the kitchen. Amazing sunsets are seen from the great room and deck. Full basement with outside entrance and bath roughed-in. Offered at $450,000 % Butch Zindel butch@rapprealestate.com m APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURCES 540-675-1190 n wiyw.RappaliannockRealEstateResoiirces.com Trish Bartholomew tbart 1 @earthlink.net Country Life at its Besti O'BANNON MILLS ROAD - Charming and cozy circa 1900 farmhouse on six mostly wooded acres. Stream and mountain views. Perfect w'eekend getaw’ay home. $350,000 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 ROCK MILLS FARM - Special 39+ acre property that has it all. Privacy, mountain views and Thornton river frontage. 2 BD, 2 bath cottage. Generous outdoor entertaining spaces. Large poplar bam. Outbuildings. Terrific weekend retreat or full-time residence. $880,000 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 GLEN GORDON LODGE - One of Rappahannock's grandest estates. Large 5 BD manor house with wine cellar. 8 room staff house. 2 BD guest house w'ith private entrance. Pool and pool house. Center aisle, 4 stall barn. Fenced and cross-fenced. Old Dominion Hunt territory. Spectacular park-like setting and views. S3.3 million Alan /itsihlay 540-93~-6124 or Ruth Ripley 540-253-5133 IOWN OF CULPEPER - Great investment property. 2,000 plus sq. ft., 3 BD, 2 bath, eat-in kitchen, dinning mom and huge living mom. $280,000 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 THE BIG WOODS —First time ever on the market. 50+ /- private, wooded and rolling acres with streams. Prime location in Old Dominion Flunt territory. $10,000 per acre Howie Swamt (540) 937-3996 or Alan Zuschlag (540) 937-6124 Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc. 322 Main Street • P.O. Box 266 • Washington, VA 22747 Phone: (540) 675-1488 • Web: www.farms-estates.com Exclusive Member of the Estates Club Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY Help Preserve Rappahannock County ace Your Property In Conservation Easement Mr. and Mrs. Lin wood Blankenbaker of Reva Way, upon the loss of their grandson, Tbny Smith, who passed away at the University of Virginia Hospital. U. S. Senator George Allen helped secure a grant of $247,500 which has been awarded to the Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, coming from the United States Department of Homeland Security. The firefighters will be purchasing vehicles and equipment and enable them to continue to provide great services to the people of Culpeper County and adjoining counties if needed. In the recent “Chili CookOff” sponsored by the Republican Women in Madison, one of our neighbor friends, Miss Kim Nagle, in Sperryville won in the Amateur Vegetarian Category. The “Willing Workers Ministry” of the Nazareth Baptist Church here on Rt. 707 will be sponsoring a talent program for Black History Month. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Heather M. Dodd, who Saduated from Culpeper High hool, class of 1994 and who joined the navy 2001, has recently been deployed to the Caribbean, while assigned to the Assault Ship, USS Saysan, and is home ported out of Norfolk. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dodd. Sperryville From Page A3 natural causes on Feb. 5th. She was bom on July 19, 1917 to William H. and Agnes B. Jenkins. She was ready to go as she told me a couple of months ago after taking a fall. It is as if an era has passed. Her memories of the 60 years at 32 Main Street helped tie us to our past and have now slipped from our fingers. She would sit on the front porch and the many well wishers would stop by to say hello. She had been well cared for by Mary Beth Shankle, friends, and family members, but it didn’t seem she was interested in living longer or better. Now she has received the gift of death and as was her wish, she was able to stay in her own bed. We pray that she is happy, surrounded by loved ones and smiling, even laughing. Rubey, you are missed and Main Street will never be the same without you.” VlEWTOWN From Page A3 do some reporting on it. My husband Danny has another “ Believe It —Yes Or No.” These stories were called in by Mrs. Katherine Riley of Amissville. Mrs. Riley, has been a highly respected historian in our community for many years. She reports this story as she heard it from others. A previous “Believe It — Yes Or No” story mentioned this individual before. This lady lived near Laurel Mills. As previously reported, she was the one that was deceased in her home as unknowing Christmas carolers sang outside. According to Mrs. Riley, she remembers her as being a very unusual person and as a child, she and her friends, were scared of her. She dressed in many layers of feed sack dresses, so many layers, that it was hard to recognize her as a person. “Many of our parents told us that she would “get” us if we misbehaved and this had a “calming” affect on many local children,” noted Riley. This lady lived alone and had a meager existance. Many years ago she aquired a flock of turkeys. She was very proud of them and she became very concerned that something or someone would get them. With this in mind, she decided to sleep with them! She also loved cats. A lady gave her a kitten and she raised it. One day the cat accidentally got locked up in an old trunk. The lady looked for days for the cat.. Some days later, she happened to open the trunk and a very thirsty and starving cat jumped to freedom. Some have reported that the cat was locked up for 16 days. “Believe it — Yes or No!” Washington From Page A3 purchase will be contributing to a worthy cause at the same time. The Thrift Shop is located at the Washington Fire Department and the hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday. Remember one person’s tossed away is another person’s treasure. The history trivia question for this week is — What date was the Town of Washington organized and established as a town by the General Assembly of Virginia? James A. Turner JACKSON House - This recently renovated 4.600 sq. ft. home on 4.5 acres is an extraordinary property. Built as an assisted living facility with 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths, a large dining/living room, and second kitchen, it is ideal for a B&B or family retreat. Fine mountain views and convenient location in Rappahannock County. $599,000 Philip C. 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Obituaries Margaret M. Burke Born in Rock Mills Margaret Mary Burke, 90, of Front Royal died Jan. 31, at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Mrs. Burke was bom July 6, 1914 in Rock Mills, Va. daughter, of the late William Oscar and Mollie Settle Norman. She and her husband, the late Thomas Roscoe Burke, owned and operated Mt. View Grocery on John Marshall Highway for 31 years. She was a member of Five Forks Regular Baptist Church in Woodville. Mrs. Burke is survived by her daughter, Hazel B. Grove of Front Royal; two sisters Lou Fortuiie of Front Royal and Sallie Hawkins of Culpeper. Additional survivors include one granddaughter and one great-grandson. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers Jim Norman, W.B. “Captain” Norman, and Milton “Pete” Norman; and her sisters Lucy Robertson, Susie Settle, and Lizzie Burke. A funeral service was held on Feb. 4, at Maddox Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Smith, Pastor Paul Hawkins, Rubey K. Leake and Pastor Edward Hawkins. Interment was followed at Shenandoah Memorial Park in Winchester. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice in the name of Margaret Mary Burke. Rubey K. Leake Born in Rappahannock County Rubey Katherine Leake, 87, of Sperryville died on Feb. 5 at her residence. She was bom on July 9, 1917 in Rappahannock County to the late William H. and Agnes Dodson Jenkins. A graveside service was held on Feb. 8 at Sperryville Cemetery with Merlin W. Shorb, pastor, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Robey’s name to Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 178, Rappahannock home and land transfers this week These Rappahannock County home and land property transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the week of Feb. 4-Feb. 11. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Hampton Mill Creek Homes LLC. to Dana A. Hearn and others, 1.095 acres. $400,939. Jackson and Culpeper County Walter A. Craig and wife to James Klooster and wife, 4 Acres in Jackson. $600,000. Wakefield Lovel W. Walker and wife $750 reward offered for stolen signs The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information that will result in the arrest of persons responsible for the larceny of property signs in the Flint Hill area during January and February 2005. in January, me visia Hermosa” sign was taken from a home on Crest Hill Road and the “Fiddler’s Glen” sign from Fodderstack Road. In early February, the “Caledonia Farm” sign was stolen from a post on Dearing Road. Citizens with information may call the Sheriffs Office at 675-5300. Callers will remain anonymous and be given an identification number that will be used to claim their reward if the tip results in an arrest. Persons contacting the Sheriff’s Office will speak directly with Sheriff Larry Sherertz or Chief DeDutv Chris Williams. All rewards through the Crime Solvers Program will be paid in cash and transactions are considered confidential. All donations to this program are tax deducible and checks should be made payable to the “Rappahannock County Crime Solvers”. In addition to the Crime Solvers award, several other monetary awards are being offered if information results in an arrest, bringing the total to more than $2000. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/ Jeanne Spath REWARD OFFER: This sign now hangs at Fiddler’s Glen on Fodderstack Road, offering a reward for information leading to an arrest for the original sign that was stolen in January. Architectural Review Board approves renovations By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Town of Washington Architectural Review Board met last Thursday, approving the only request made by a town resident. Carol Joynt of 525 Main Street, Washington was represented by local builder, L.G. “Butch” Zindel, III who presented the request to the ARB for renovations to be done to Joynt’s residence. The request to paint the residence Williamsburg White with the doors and windows to be painted in Chowning Tavern brown was unanimously approved by ARB members Patrick O’Connell, Susan Babcock and chairman Edward Barton. The roof of the house will remain green. Members Donna Kevis and Charlie Kevis were not present for the meeting. Jeanne Spath may be reached at jspath@timespapers.com. Your Country Property Realtors OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 20,2005 6 Pickeral Ridge - SperryviUe, Va. 22740 In the Blue Ridge foothills this early fieldstone and clapboard home with spacious modem kitchen is situated on 57+ acres with spring fed lake (Bass and Bream); bam, pasture; Oaks, Maples, Blue Atlas Cedars. Woods border the great forest of the Shenandoah National Park. 77 mile drive from Reagan National Airport and Washington, DC. $1,650,000 Visit our website for a Virtual Tour of the property. This property will be our feature this Sunday- February 20, 2005.1-5 PM Directions to this property: Rt 211 west toward Sperryville, right at Attic Treasures, go up Old Hollow (Rt 612) continue to property on right with sign. Light refreshment served. Your Hometown Realtors 12699 Lee Highway Sam Snead, Broker Joe King, Agent Emily Taylor Roop, Agent Dulcida Estrada, Agent Linda Baldwin, Agent www.sarnsneadrealty.com Lee Smith Dillard, Agent Locally owned and managed. ^ud^Biuke^genf6^ [9 ^ Geri Freeman, Agent Washington, VA 22747 540-987-9243 540-987-9336 ' 540-905-5834 540-987-8019 540-825-4300 540-987-3326 540-675-3564 540-743-2374 540-635-8470 540-636-2356 ;o Tony L. Williams and wife, 1 icre. $6,000. Sperryville, VA 22740. Norman Berkley Phillips Rappahannock brick mason Norman Berkley Phillips, 86, of Amissville, died Feb. 3 at Oak Springs of Warrenton. He was bom April 11, 1918. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife, Sarah J. Phillips of Warrenton; two sisters, Madeline Carter and Pearl Graves, both of Amissville; and one brother, Japaes Phillips, also of Amissville. His funeral service was held Feb. 7 at Joynes Funeral Home, Warrenton, followed by interment at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Amissville. J Country Homes & Retreats The floor-plan of this remarkable home is ideal for entertaining with a perfect blend of comfortable spaces. The spacious kitchen is flanked by formal living and dining room with fireplace to one side and a pleasing family room with patios on the other. Top of the line equipment, a gas “wood stove”, cathedral ceilings, three bedrooms, two baths, a private hot tub and a full basement with garage complete the offering on 2 acres with a bucolic view. $445,000 Norman Berkley Phillips r Umpiring. Tfiaugfifc by Randy Minter 6 A LESS FORMAL APPROACH In response to the depersonalization that is so typical of our everyday lives, many people are choosing a more personal approach to death. Often this means a turn away from formal tradition toward a less formal approach. Sometimes, when making prearrangements, the deceased may make his or her wishes known that those attending the funeral may be active participants in the ceremony. To signal the appropriateness of this approach in the eyes of the deceased, he or she may be attired in casual clothing rather than formal attire. Funeral attendees may also be more casually dressed and encouraged to speak their memories of* the deceased in a spontaneous manner. This casual approach may encourage greater comfort for all. Whatever is right to honor the memory of the deceased is different for every family. Some prefer the formal service; others wish to have spontaneous sharing. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME we can arrange whatever type of service you prefer and make all the managing of details easy by doing it for you. Call 347-3431. At 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, 24 hours a day. Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton, offers monuments and memorials for all cemeteries. "It is impossible that anything so natural, so necessary, and so universal as death should ever have been designed as an evil to mankind." - Jonathan Swift Country Living in Rappahannock County NEW LISTING Padua Lane - The perfect retreat - beautifully designed custom home with many special features, tucked in on 14 secluded acres at the end of a lovely private lane. The property is laced with walking trails, ancient stone fences and towering hardwoods - minutes to the Park and two trout streams. The home featuies an outstanding gourmet kitchen with curly maple cabinets and top of the line appliances, a large sun filled living/dining area, cozy library, office, three bedrooms (including a separate master suite) and 2.5 baths. Includes a large garage and equipment barn. $749,000 Cheri Woodard 540-987-9080 cfwoodard@earthlink.net Frank Hardy, Inc. Realtors RAPPAHANNOCK OFFICE 257 Gay Street, P. O. Box 102. Washington, VA 22747 TELEPHONE: (540) 675-3999 FAX: (540) 675-3910 www.farmandestate.net M1DDLF.BURG PIEDMONT CHARLOTTESVILLE DELTAVII.LE

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• People/B2 • Upcoming Events/B3 • Classifieds/B4-B8 February 17, 2005 Section B \ www:timescommunity.com Rappahannock Nature Camp is for inquiring young minds Finding “Patterns in Nature” is the theme of this year’s summer camp By Lyt Wood Special to the Rappahannock News Spirals, meanders, waves, palms, rings and crosses are some of the patterns that we see over and over again in the colorful natural world. This summer, children at the Rappahannock Nature Camp will have the opportunity to make A study of these “Patterns in Nature.” We will search for them, find them and observe them artistically. We are all familiar with the beautiful patterns formed as water freezes in tiny hexagons that fall as snowflakes. What form does liquid water take when it falls as raindrops? The answer is at the end of this article. You may be surprised! The Rappahannock Nature Camp is meant to open the eyes of local children to the marvels of nature all around us — as another nature camp opened my eyes and sustained my interest many •years ago. Without such an appreciation and sense of awe and wonder of our natural surroundings, concepts of “conservation” and “environment” acquired later in life can easily become dry and self-centered. PEC initiative Our camp is one of about 10 similar camps initiated by the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) as part of its regional educational program. We are pleased to announce that beginning this year, Hearthstone School will co-sponsor the camp along with PEC. This will be our 18th season. I will be directing the camp, and Trista Scheuerlein will return as assistant director. Trista is a local market gardener, musician, and a wonderful teacher who coordinates the “Farm to Table” program at Rappahannock County High Photo by Lyt Wood NEW RING: Camper Kate Moyers gently displays a newly hatched adult .dragonfly. School. Aspiring herpetologist Alex Purnell, pending his academic obligations, also plans mj ictuiii do uui tui-tiuit; ldvunie counselor. He has been an invaluable asset to our camp for more than six years. The Rappahannock Nature Camp is open to boys and girls ages 8 to 12! Its goals are to awaken an interest in our natural surroundings; to observe living plants and animals in their own habitats; to understand the role of human beings in this shared environment; and to have fun and make new discoveries every day. Daily activities will include games, and songs, hiking, dam-building in the Hazel River, catching and releasing wild animals, and caring for flowers and trees. Singing Creek Our campers will explore the forests, meadows, rivers and ponds of the Singing Creek property and surrounding areas, including the Shenandoah National Park, which is within walking distance. Singing Creek, the camp’s home base, is on the Hazel River in southwestern Rappahannock County, two miles west of Rt. 231. Daily activities will focus on insects, reptiles, amphibians, trees, gardens, water life and wild animals. Every year the campers produce a 12-page newspaper,” News from Singing Creek.” Kate Moyers, who has been a camper since 2001, reported on one of our hikes as follows: “We hiked to a dairy goat farm. They had some guineas and guinea chicks, some goats (males and females), and a lot of kids. The kids (baby goats) kept chewing on us and jumping on us. " iney naa two norses and two pigs. Ben Rupchis, the owner of the goats, gave us some milk so we got to make some ice cream with it!” Last year, Joe Willette and Miguel Lorenzo were new campers. They reported on our Frog Pond observations as follows:' “The animals that live in L this pond are frogs, tadpoles, A and salamanders. There B are some baby dragon^ flies. Many frogs like to stick their heads up from the water to feel the air. The tadpoles look like little raindrops. Newts have a FIRESIDE BAN JOIST: Camper Joe Willette strums a solo after a full day of camp activities. Photos by Lyt Wood PRETTY IN PINK: This Luna moth had just emerged from a cocoon when spotted by campers at the Rappahannock Nature Camp. long tail. It’s shaped like a paddle.” Christine Minor, also a new camper last year, provided this report on two of the common plants of Singing Creek: “How can you tell a Virginia creeper from a poison ivy? Poison ivy leaves have three leaflets. The Virginia creeper has five leaflets with spiny teeth. It has many leaves on a long vine that can grow all the way to the top of a tree.” Mark your calendars Mark your calendars now! Camp will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, from June 20 to July 1, with one overnight campout. Because of generous support of many donors in the community. tuition is only $200 for the two weeks, and there are scholarships available. Brochures and application forms may also be picked up at the Rappahannock Extension Office in Washington, or at. Hearthstone School, on Rt. 211, 2 miles west of Sperryville. This is the first year of sponsorship by Hearthstone School and we are seeking taxdeductible donations of full and partial scholarships. As in past years, we hope that no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Donations Photo by Lyt Wood FRIENDLY FACE: An lo .^moth finds a good place to rest on the nose of camper Jack Eiland. may be made to Hearthstone School, P.O. Box 247, Sperryville, Va. 22740. The Rappahannock Nature Camp has always been a true community effort in many ways, and we are very grateful for any financial support. Special thanks to the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection for their sponsorship in the past. With Hearthstone School as our new local co-sponsor, we look forward to enhancing the educational aspects of the Rappahannock Nature Camp in years ahead. For information on the camp, call Lyt Wood at 675-1088. Tb request an application form or for information on scholarships, call Jane Mull an at Hearthstone School at 987-9212. Answer: So, what shape are raindrops? Spheres! The familiar “teardrop” form may be observed as water runs off a solid surface, but it doesn’t persist. As water falls through the air, it oscillates around a spherical form. Dewdrops, raindrops, and our water-planet that we call Earth all strive toward this same form. See you at camp! Lyt Wood is a local arborist and one of the founders of the Rappahannock Nature Camp. Photo by Alex Purnell | FOUND FLEDGLING: Director Lyt Wood holds up a fledgling Broadwing * hawk that was found along one of the ’•sfc j trails at Singing Creek. * Some enchanted evening, you will hear them hooting We don’t have to see birds in the winter to know they’re around — we can sometimes hear them if they are close by. We tend to think of birds as silent in winter, but many vocalize. Some call the same way they do during mating, but most are rather subdued in winter — offering only half-hearted chips, peeps, or squawks. Since it isn’t mating season now for most birds, it’s unclear what these sounds are for — maybe just for fun — but they aren’t usually prolonged or obvious. There is one notable group of birds whose vocalizations are most obvious in winter. It is the owls and their various hoots. In late January and into February, one can hear owls calling in the evening — the deep, resonant hoots of the great-homed owl, the cacophony of the barred owl, and the tremulous whinny of the screech owl. We live in a wooded area so the owls we hear most often are barred owls. One of the calls of this species has been described, as “a loud series of spectacular dueting vocalizations during courtship that sound like maniacal laughter.” Another consists of eight notes sounding like, “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all?” If you can hear barred owls, you may be able to see one. They are a stocky bird with a round head and short tail. You’ll most likely see them in mature forests, where they maintain' permanent territories and set up nesting sites in cavities, mostly in deciduous trees. They’ve also been known to use abandoned squirrel nests or nests of larger birds. In more open habitats, including fruit orchards, you may be lucky enough to see or hear the great-homed owl. This owl is large and powerful with ear tufts and enormous yellow eyes. It has the most extensive home range of any North American owl, and it establishes and maintains territories by hooting a deep resonant 6-noted, “Whoo! Whoo-whoo-whoo-whoo! Whoo!” These calls become especially pro Photo courtesy ot Jim Lawrey BABY HOOTS: Trio of Eastern screech owl chicks performing in an evening hootenanny. RappNature Sara and Jim Lawrey nounced just before egg-laying in late winter. During courtship there are spectacular duets between pairs. Our favorite owl is the little screech owl. These owls are among the most strictly nocturnal, but they can sometimes be seen in the daytime sunning themselves in cavity openings. There are two color morphs, gray and red, each with ear tufts and strongly barred under parts. We hear our favorite owl most often just before dawn, but males are heard frequently just after sunset. Both males and females give a descending whinny or trill, which is a delight to hear. Singing is infrequent from November to January, but increases as nesting begins, and again around fledging. The males advertise nest sites by singing inside or nearby tree cavities. The delight we experience in winter when we see or hear these animals is especially strong since other birds are not actively displaying and are typically quiet. But it also begs the question — w hy are they mating in winter? After all, it’s a time when the smaller daytime birds haven’t begun to think about nesting. And migrants will not arrive to their nesting grounds here for several months. Owls seem to be jumping the gun on the mating season. Couldn’t they court, mate and raise young in the springtime with everyone else? We think it might be because the fledging period for most owl species is considerably longer than it is for other species. It can take up to 3 months for great-homed owlets to fledge. In contrast, the fledging period for wrens, titmice, and chickadees is a matter of mere weeks. Obviously, the longer it takes to fledge young, the earlier the mating season must start to get it all accomplished before the late summer molt. That’s our theory, but we welcome any others you might have. Send your owl sightings (and hearings!) to us at rappnature@aol.com. An evening of Bach at The Theatre Johann Sebastian Bach “The Art of Fugue” will be heard and discussed at this Saturday’s (Feb. 19) performance at The Theatre in Washington starting at 8 p.m. The concert will be performed by the Smithsonian Consort of Viols made up of Kenneth Slowik, Wendy Gillespie. Jonathan Manson, and Craig Trompeter. William Byrd’s “Mass for Four Voices” (instrumental), which was composed in 1592, will also be played. This upcoming performance presents a rare opportunity to hear two great pieces of music from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries performed by gifted musicians. It is the final concert in the 2004-2005 Smithsonian at Little Washington series. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre at Washington, Virginia's new spring schedule, phone (540) 675-1253 or e-mail TheatreV’A@ aol.com. Make way for ‘A Few Good Men’ By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News Alan Sorkin’s play “A Few Good Men” comes to The Theatre at Washington, Virginia for two performances, on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 2:30 p.m., in a production by students from Georgetown University. The play, first produced in 1989, was a success on Broadway, wanning the Outer Critics Circle Award. It was then adapted bv the author for a film of the same name, which starred Tbm Cruise and Jack Nicholson. In 1992 the film was runner up for Best Picture (Drama) in the Golden Globe Awards. The upcoming production at the Theatre is by Georgetown University’s Theater Program and the Black Theater Ensemble. The producers say that the play, w hich is set in Guantanamo Bay, is about honor, and pits officer discipline against abuse of power. It keeps audiences guessing as to who is responsible for a STANDING TALL: Calvin Watson portrays a Sergeant at Arms in Alan Sorkin’s play ‘A Few Good Men.' Photo courtesy of Georgetown University homicide — and whether justice will be served in the courtroom. Tickets for each performance are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Seating is reserved. For tickets and information, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s new spring schedule, phone (540> 675-1253 or send email to TheatreVA@aol.com.

l pi mm Church A Activities Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. MichaerTin^ley Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Dan\owell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Thursday: Meditation 7:30 a.m.. Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Lenten dinner and program, Washington Baptist Church, 6:00 p.m. Benedictine Evening 6:00 p.m. Thursday: Meditation 7:30 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R.Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7 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 Hougir 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 Barley Sunday: Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Wednesday: Men’s Discipleship Class 7 p.m. Kids’ Community Bible Club meets 3:30 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. Bible Study 7 p.m. Tuesday: 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. Hopeivell Baptist Church Associate pastor: R^r. 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 r Sunday: Praise/Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store 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 Atvrood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Praise Fellowship, A missville Pastor: Gene Nicholson Meeting at 14876 Lee Highway Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. Alt. L ebanon Baptist Church Pastor: Dallas'Smith Sunday: Early Worship Service 8:30 a.m. Morning Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a m. Adult Choir 6 p.m. Youth Group 6 p m Children for Christ 7 p m. Evening Services 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 30 p m. Pageants blooming across Rappahannock Chester Gap is on the look out for beautiful ladies Miss Chester Gap Beauty Pageant and Photo Contest will be held Saturday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. and Sunday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. at E. Wilson Morrison in Front Royal. Registration will be held at the Chester Gap Firehall on Feb. 15, 16, 17, 21 and 22 from 6-8 p.m. Final registration will be Feb. 23 from 6-8 p.m. There is a $30 registration fee and $5 for each photo. Rehearsal will be on Feb. 25 ait 6:30 p.m. for the Baby-Junior category and 7:30 p.m. for Ms, Mrs. and Miss. The following categories include: • Miss Newborn (ages one to three) • Future Fire Chief Newborn (ages one to three) • Tiny Tbt for Miss Chester Gap (ages four to six) • Little Miss Chester Gap (ages seven to nine) • Pre-teen Miss Chester Gap (ages 10 to 12) • Junior Miss Chester Gap (ages 13 to 15) • Miss Chester Gap (ages 16 to 22) • Miss, Married or Parent (ages 18 to 25) • Mrs. Chester Gap (ages 26 and up) For more information, call Kim Atkins at (540) 636-4554. Search is on for the next Miss Rappahannock 2005 The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad’s annual Miss Rappahannock. Pageant will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2005. Melanie Tbrrance, the reigning Miss Rappahannock 2004, will crown her successor at the Rappahannock County Elementary School auditorium. Registration will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2005 at the school with rehearsal beginning promptly at 2:30 p.m. This is the major fund raising activity for the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad. The pageant is open to all single females who reside or attend schools in Rappahannock County in the following categories: • Baby Miss (ages newborn to 23 months) • Tiny Tbt (ages 2 to 4) • Wee Miss (ages 5 to 7) • Little Miss (ages 8 to 11) • Junior Miss (ages 12 to 15) • Miss Rappahannock (ages 16 to 19). There will be additional categories for all ages which will include sisters, friends, and mother/daughter. There will also be a Little Mister category for boys ages 2 to 6. All judges will be non- residents of Rappahannock PASSING THE CROWN: Melanie Torrance, the reigning Miss Rappahannock 2004, will crown her successor at the Rappahannock County Elementary School auditorium on Saturday, March 19. County. Judges decisions are final. Each contestant is responsible for getting a sponsor which may be personal or a business. The fee is $35, and must be paid at the time of registration. Late entries will not be accepted. Parent’s signatures are required on all entries. The award for Miss Rappahannock 2005 will be a cash prize of $100, a dozen roses, and a dinner for two at a local restaurant. A tiara, sash, and trophy will be given to all first place winners, with first and second runner-ups receiving a trophy. All remaining participants will receive a participation (memory/keepsake) trophy. Admission to the pageant starting at 6:00 pm on March 19, 2005 will be $5 for adults and $3 for children under 10. The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad is operated by volunteers who donate their time and energy to help their neighbors. These dedicated individuals receive emergency medical training through the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services, and are certified on various levels of patient care. Through donations, fund raising events, and state grants, the rescue squad is able to replace and upgrade life saving equipment and ambulances. Rappahannock murder trial retold by Washington attorney By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer In this day and time, most people of Rappahannock County are too busy to keep up with the present, let alone take a look into the past. Washington attorney Doug Baumgardner took the members of the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution back 148 years last week, weaving pictures in the minds of those present with a spell-binding story — a Rappahannock trial. The story began in a time when the roads in the Tbwn of Washington were laid out the same as today, but dirt covered where pavement now lies. No automobiles traveled past and there was no running water or electricity in the homes. There were also no railroads in Rappahannock County. Instead, people strolled the streets while sheep and cattle grazed the mountainside all around the town. There were no movie theaters, no bowling alleys and no fast food joints in which to loiter. The entertainment of 18571859 was found in the court system, the theater for the community dramas. “We now move into a drama of illicit love, sex, an unwanted pregnancy, the secret birth of a stillborn baby and a murder,” Baumgardner began, his audience spellbound. The chronicler of the events that unfolded was very possibly Horatio Gates Moffett, a former Rappahannock County commonwealth’s attorney, who was not in office at the time of the trial of James H. Johnson. Johnson was 36 years old, the son of a prominent Rappahannock County family, with black hair, black eyes and a scruffy black beard. He and his wife, Alice Dulen Johnson raised three children on their 330 acre farm, which was believed to have been located in Harris Hollow at the old ski lodge. In 1857, Johnson brought Alice’s niece, Mary E. Shreve, more commonly known as Mollie, to their place to care for her aunt. Mollie, 18, was “an auburnhaired beauty, the daughter of a wealthy Loudoun landowner, who was lovely and very popular in town with the reputation of being pure and fair,” according to Baumgardner. As the season turned to winter, rumors began to stir — dark, vicious rumors — plagued with tales of an improper intimacy. During Johnson’s trial, a Mr. Corbin, who was a boarder in the Johnson home, reported that he had “observed Mollie in bed with Mr. Johnson with Mrs. Johnson present.” Mollies countenance began to change during the 1858 winter months. According to Baumgardner, who continued, “her physical appearance also began to change, for she carried within her bosom the germinating fruit of a guilty passion.” The young girl cut off her long, beautiful hair and was ostracized by the community. During that winter, a baby was bom to young Mollie, stillbom. Later, the body of a newborn was unearthed, having been buried in a shallow grave of chestnut bark. Johnson denied that the child was his. He accused Mollie of being pregnant when she arrived in Rappahannock County. However, in a letter written by Mollie, dated Feb. 8, 1858, she asked Johnson, “Do you ever go to your baby’s grave?” There was talk that Johnson was going to get a divorce. It never took place. Then, Johnson started rumors that his wife, Alice, was ill. By June 11, 1858, Alice Johnson was found dead in her home. A forensic first Never before in the state of Virginia had evidence been gained for a trial with the use of forensic medicine. This was to be the first for the state. Alice’s stomach was removed from her corpse and sent to Philadelphia, Pa. for testing. A Dr. Rogers of Philadelphia testified that the stomach contained strychnine. Rogers was paid $40 for his services. Strychnine was found on the Johnson property, with Johnson himself having made the purchase just months before, reportedly to poison dogs who were chasing his sheep. At the four-day trial, which was held at the Rappahannock County Courthouse 2,000 people heard testimony from the commonwealth’s 24 witnesses. Of those witnesses, James Carter testified that he had “gone to Johnson’s place on June 10, 1858 and asked Mrs. Johnson how she was doing.” Carter reported that she said she was doing well, but her children were sick. Johnson brought two glasses of lemonade, one for Alice, one for himself. Carter testified that Mrs. Johnson complained about the bitter taste of the lemonade. Later, she suffered from convulsions and cried out, “I’ve been poisoned, just like the dog. If I recover, I’ll never drink anything he gives me again.” An arrest warrant was issued by Benjamin Kennedy of Tiger Valley Road and the arrest was executed by Sheriff William G. Miller. Kennedy was Johnson’s largest creditor, with Johnson owing him $1100 - $1200 and was also the doctor who performed the postmortem on Alice Johnson. The foreman of the jury during the trial, James W. Fletcher, who owned Fletcher’s Mill, was also a creditor of Johnson’s. “Those are just a couple of the factors that would indicate a mis-trial in court today,” said Baumgardner. On March 25, 1859 at 3:20 p.m., the jury began deliberation. By 3:40 p.m., the jury returned with a verdict — guilty of murder. On March 26, Johnson was sentenced by the Honorable John Tyler who, in reading the verdict, said, “In the long, black catalog of guilt and woe that make up the criminal record which has come down to us, there is no deed that stands out in colors of deeper, darker malignity than yours.” lyier sentenced Johnson to hang from the gallows on Friday the 13th day of May. On the day of execution, a crowd of 5,000 spectators gathered. Johnson walked the stairs, turned and spoke his last words, “I do not blame the judge or jury, but to you, the witnesses, you testified falsely. Damn you, damn you, damn you all to eternity.” “As for Mollie Shreve,” Baumgardner added as a postscript, “soon after the unfortunate events, she went out west with a family, a poor, penitent, heart-broken young woman.” Comparing the past to the present, Baumgardner said, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S 211 E Lurav 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 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 8254)937 Find your new home ► Wilh the Rappahannock Sews 540-675-3349 We all know that temptation ha. heen lurking as lung a man has heen upon (hr earth...slithering unwind in the (harden of Kden ...disguising itself with gUtter and ghunour. promising lute and acceptance, and sometimes pretending to he the <>«/r solution to tour problem. As we appnascb President's Day, we remember that even i.eorge Washington the "Father of Our Country" chopped down that cherry tree. Yet, he resisted the temptation to lie about it Alt of as succumb to temptuU.evs now and then. 4s I Corinthian. 10:1.A explains it: "Vo temptation has overtaken ton that is not common to m«i. (tod is faithlul. and will not let you he tempted beyond your strength, but wm ‘die temptation will also provide the w ay of escape, that you may be able ,o endure it" (.od allows te. to he tempted for a reason When we resist temptation and allow Hun to be .air guide, our spirit is strengthened. Perhaps one could think of this as a "divine" exercise in trusting our Heavenly Kather. A' on't you visit y.air chosen House of AA orship this week to keep in touch with our C reator and folow His AA ord in the Holy Bible? 4s you come to know Cod and His will. > ou wil, like Ceorge AAaJungtun, discover drvmc possihibties for your life. 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Friday Night at the Flicks “Shark Tale” will be shown at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 18 at The Theatre on Gay Street. The film is sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community. Smithsonian at Little Washington A final concert of the Smithsonian series will be held on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street. Photographer Lends a Hand Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 1, and on each Tuesday in February, photographer and documentary filmmaker Lon Holmberg will be at the Arts Center in Orange from 4 to 5 p.m. to talk with you about your photographs. Bring pictures. This program is free and is open to everyone. Students are especially encouraged to participate. For more information and to reserve your space, please call The Arts Center In Orange, (540)672-7311, artcenter@firstnetva.com. 129 East Main Street Awards Ceremony Chester Gap Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be sponsoring their community dinner and awards ceremony on Feb. 19. Dinner will start at 6 p.m. All those attending are asked to bring a covered dish, meat and drinks will be provided. For questions call Kevin Williams at 635-8255. GED classes “Race to GED” classes are now available in Rappahannock County on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Registration for this class will be Feb.14 thru Feb. 21. Class registration will be first come, first served since class size is limited. Call 825-0476 in order to register and for further information on how to enroll. Cheesecake Raffle The Rappahannock County High School Wrestling team is holding a raffle to win a cheesecake from www.cheesecake.com. Anyone interested in donating $1 per ticket to the wrestling team can contact Coach Eric Spath at Rappahannock County High School at 987-8575 or any member of the team no later than Feb. 21. The proceeds will go toward the team traveling to state competition in Salem, Va. Overdue A mnesty for Rappahannock County Library Materials Hear.ye, Hear ye! In honor of George Washington’s birthday, citizens with any overdue Rappahannock County Library items are encouraged to return them by Tuesday, Feb. 22 thus taking advantage of the Library’s “No Fines, No Inquisitions” policy. “It 5 Story’ Time at Ki Theatre in Washington, Va. ” Taking place in Washington on Feb. 25-27 is the winter session of the “Life Stories Workshops” with Julie Portman. This 3-day Introductory course is for people of all backgrounds, ages and writing experience. Participants learn to write creatively as well as learning the power of listening. Call 540-987-3164 or email lnfo@kitheatre.com Community First Aid and Safety Red Cross will be giving classes starting Feb. 25 from 7 to 11 p.m. for Adult CPR, Feb. 26 from 9 to 1 p.m. will be Infant/Child CPR and Feb. 26 1 to 4 p.m.will be First Aid The classes will be held at the Red Cro-'s building, 146 N. Main Street, Culpeper. Pre-registration is required. To sign up for classes, or for more information, contact the Red Cross at 825-8611. GED Practice Test Due to inclement weather for the GED Practice test, the GED test at the Carver Center on Route 15 has been postponed. The GED test date for Feb. is the 25 and 26. The Carver Center is open for registration for the GED test Monday through Thursday 8:30 a m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additionally, two late evenings have been added for your convenience. On Monday and Thursday evenings you may register for the GED test until 8 p.m. If you have any questions, call the Office of Adult Education at 825-0476. “A Few Good Men ” “A Few Good Men” by Alan Sorkin, a production of Georgetown University's Theater Program and The Black Theatre Ensemble will be shown at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 2:30 p.m. $15 for adults, $5 for students 18 and under. Reserved seating. Cerebral fatsy tuna The Sidney Dodson Cerebral Palsy Fund is holding a raffle with a single prize of a professionally designed and installed garden valued at $3000.00. donated by Candace Clough and Shelly Dodson of Candace Clough El‘ate Gardener. The drawing will be held on Feb. 28 at the Flint Hill Fire Hall at 7 p.m. with refreshments served. Ticket holders need not be present to win. Winner will be contacted by phone and announced in the Rappahannock News. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at Settles Grocery or by contacting Shelly and Greg Dodson 635-8354, Amy Dodson 635 — 8354 or Candace Clough 675-2344 and wherever you see the Candace Clough Estate Gardener frailer around the county. Point-to-Point Races Rappahannock Hunt will be holding its annual Point-to Point Races this year on Saturday. March 5, at the Bleu Rock Inn on Route 211 just outside Little Washington. Friday Night at the Flicks Get ready to laugh when the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community presents the movie “Sideways” at 8 p.m.. Friday, March 4. Music Recital A classical music recital will be presented at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington on Saturday, March 5 at'8 p.m. featuring Regina Mushabac, cello and Nancy Paddleford, pianist. Commuting survey What type of commuting options would help you qet to work on time? Option 1: Bus Service from Bealeton, Marshall, or Warrenton to: VRE Broad Run Station. Falls Church Metrorail, Downtown D C.. Pentagon. Option 2: Virginia Railway Express from Bealeton to downtown D C. Please review the options and email Pat Hirst at fauquier-1 commute@yahoo.com. Results will be provided to the Fauquier Transportation Committee and the Board of Supervisors.

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z'133 V_ Sales — Lots & Acreage _ J ! HORSE FARM | 1 Hr.. 15 Mins to Our I NATION’S CAPITAL j 7+/- AC - $239^00 ! Great view - YLAR | ROUND CREEK' 2 miles '■ 'o downtown shopping, theatre & dinma Commute to DC! MARC train 3 miles away. Only one call now 1 -877-777-4837 PRIME! | Shepherdstown WV ESTATE | 6.9 AC -$239,900 !. Downtown dining, [shopping. theatre. | living. Rare large | acreage within 2 , miles of WV's oldest Itown. Call owner cfc| reetty 1-877-777-4837. Shepherdstown, WV i he ONI 1 .icrc.icc deselopmeni in Sheplenlstiuvn' Gorgeous neaslous & harduoods a Blue ' Ridge Mtn iieus. 2 miles from downtown. 3 miles to I'otomae Riser. 15 mins MARC train, u uu liveinwv.eom TWO ADJACENT 20acre lots tor sale in Linden. VA. Beautiful ' mountain/ valley views. Wooded property. 4 min from 1-66. S285K per lot 540-868-0890 z"-1-N 135 Sales — Real Estate ! CULPEPER COUNTY JUST REDUCED!! ; Mountain Run Lake - j3BR, 3BA, brick i rambler, finished walk-out basmt w/kitchen, deck, i patio, 2 car garage, j oaved drive, on 2± j ic. S354K Call i Gene \ MADISON COUNTY | Rapidan Overlook - | Spectacular mtn ; views, 3BR. 3BA, j newly renovated | brick home, new apI pliances, roof, full i unfin. bsmt. 2 ftrej places, 2 car garage i .v/workshop& bonus i room, paved circle j urive, convenient to !US 29, 4.6± acres. | S498K Call Bill I Quail Hollow — | Magnificent mtn uews, 2,880finsf, 3BR, 4BA, cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace, full unfin.basmt, out-bldg, 24± ac, $650K Call Bill Mountain views — 4BR, 2BA Cape Cod w/large bonus rm on 2nd level on 3+ acres. $273,500 i Call Gene | Haywood Novum - | 48± open/wooded !ac, 1870’s farm| house & cottage, I rolling hills, streams, j abundant wildlife. I S535K Cail Bill Lost Valley - Rustic, 3BR cabin on 2 3± wooded acres bordering Game Commission, no I well/septic. $65K j Call Bill Jefferson Land & Realty 540-948-5050 Jefferson-land.com (— 135 Sales — Real Estate Front Royal, on the Shenandoah River, 3 BR 2 BA cottage, remodeled, $249,900, owner will do lease purchase, Gail Campbell Stonewall Realty 540-635-7661 Front Royal, wel mantaned home w 4 BR. 2 12 BA. surroom. carport, landscaped yard, ranch style, a n\jst see located on a cul de sac $345000 Gail Campbell Stonewall Realty 540-635-7661 e In the Hams, 4 BO 3 BA historic home, a dassc home with hardwood floods & spacious rooms. $364,990 e Newly renovated 3BR. TH in Culpeper. $149,950 Austin Realty Management & Investments, Inc. (540) 347-1901 86 West Shirley Ave, P.O. Box 606, Warrenton,VA. 20188 Fax (540)347-1900 www.ARMIVA.com A. R. M-1. db ‘'The Property Managemert Specafets" Manufactured & Custom Houses 144 Nationwide Homes Authorized Builder Norwood Construction, Inc. Authorized Builder e Modular Homes, e Additions, e Sunrooms, e Commercial e Buildings Owner Completion Program Class A” License #270102219 540-788-4570 540-788-4100 166 Sales — Town houses MARSHALL, VA, 3BR. 1 5BA. Ig mstr BR, all new kit appls, cabinets, carpet & fixtures, completely updated Easy access to I66. Great investment. Must see. $210,000. 540-3475042. 540-349-5118 WE BUY HOUSES - Honest, friendly, fast service. Ar cond. Call 703-961-ALLCash. or visit AIICashForYourHouse.com / \ 4 on Commercial 180 Rentals V___J RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE, Bealeton, Virginia. $16 per sq. ft. Common area fee included. Prime location. 301-657-4100 ask for Mr Sisk. For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers I Call 347-4222 Pets r i v J I THE FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 ! Visit our homepage at | www.fauquierspca.com i e-mail fspca@netzero.com for a complete and up to date listing r Announcements 'N vJ WjWi news iOf people wtk) nave nao Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery ! " ~e 2003 E'Ci.aS^. v c^ies Ccc seaguicy '3 teof«s x-‘ asacs^-ia: :$ Anc/e E^'a1! Stent Syster rac '•v-'erar 2 6X syse'rf-ailuictorvanc ao.erse events rewwg •vtoe oeath? anc "wtpie Agency Burgees :c remove tie aspa-aLsJ yc„ y a cvec one rac contioatiors from surger, to recaif ar aooor-na acre a'v/.sr a*e’ ’999 please contact a:ic.~'ev Lee Hofcs at 800-"’]-jc"-? Today ’.c ^no out about yew ega 'c-s f ee J. Hollis. Attorney I t-800-701-3672 „ prtT t' &■ p k' MO H »!'* i sl tit iwni*-' •’* it• Oir *t^Um % 1 > f 180 V_ Commercial Rentals __y WARRENTON Available NOW 4,500 sq. ft. office or storage or production. Excellent condition. ready for occupancy. Located near the Courthouse in the heart of Warrenton. Adjacent to The Fauquier Times Democrat CRESTS Contact: Bill Chipman 13 Culpeper St. Warrenton, VA 540-347-2610 877-454-CRES / 188 V_ Commercial Sales J BUY A PIECE OF HISTORY! Prime location across from tourism center in Downtown Front Royal. Reap the benefits of year round traffic on historic Main Street. Italianate style building offers two store fronts and over 4800 sq. ft. on two floors for only $425,000. Call Bruce or Wanda for your private showing! Stonewall Realty 866-635-7717 200 Antiques & Collectibles OLD YELLOW PINE flooring 6" fo 14" wide. Various era's from 1790 to 1884. MSTA. Also developing line of new custom 6" plank oak flooring, $4 25 sq ft. 540-933-6458 or 540335-6458 WANTED: Older fishing tackle, bamboo rods, reels, lures, etc. Also Coleman camp gear, hunting items, Zippo lighters Wild Game Calls & Recurved bows. Call Bob 540-545-8508. Berryville. 216 Computers/ Electronics PENTIUM COMPUTER - Highspeed Internet System. Complete, monitor, speakers! $200 703-212-0993. r 224 Firewood V FIREWOOD: SEASONED split oak, delivered $170 per cord. $90- cord. 540-7226439 or 304-229-4151. $375 FOR a truck of 3 cords, del. charge Pick up avail. Marc/ Sabrina 703-577-1979 or 540937-4577 Ive mess SEASONED FIREWOOD: Split. $100/ pick-up load (approximately 1 cord), you haul 540-454-2272, r 99o Furniture/ Appliances v_J BD-RM- 6PC set Complete- with mattress & box. $585 Can deliver. 703-898-8768 Bed- $125 Full Size Mattress set. New in plastic with warranty 703898-9247 BED- Queen Pillow top Set! $165. Brand new still in plastic with warranty Can deliver 703898-9247 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 r \ 99ti Furniture/ 4X0 Appliances V J DESK-HEKMAN. fr, Mas Craft, cherry w/ brown leather Inlay ball & claw style legs 58w, 29 deep 30 high, pd $900 asking $350 703-435-7670 $265- King Double Pillow Top set. Still in plastic, can deliver 703-869-3677 7pc Stylish Sleighbed set $985. Brand new in boxes. Can deliver. 703-898-8768 QUEEN mattress set - THICK PILLOW TOP! $250 New in plastic with warranty. Delivery possible 703-869-3677 Swedish Memory Foqm Mattress- (As seen on TV) Brand new in plastic w/ warr $450 703898-9247 Can deliver r 254 Building Materials SINKS/TUBS/STOVESCast iron. Mantels. Columns, doors. lights hrdwre, lumber. AOHP. 540-631-8906 256 Miscellaneous For Sale BALDWIN SPINET PIANO, walnut, w/ humidifier $1000. CCTV for low vision, new $3000/Will sell for $1500 703-815-7763. DRY CLEANERS: pickup store Clarke Co Alterations on site New equipt Great location All util me in rent. $65k 703-625-5571 273 Pets V_) CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER, AKC pups, champion parents. OFA/CERS Call 540-349-5766 CHIHUAHUA PUPPY, no papers. $300 cash or money order 1st shots. Well socialized w/ other dogs & kids 540-3475084. Viki CHIN/ FERRET/ sm animal cage. 3 levels. 29"x17.5"x30", $100 540-341-7429 DOG & PUPPY Training since 1969. Problems/ Housebreaking/ Social Behavior. BOB MAIDA 703-893-6049. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. AKC. shots/ wormed. black/tan, black/silver also sable. $350-$450 Becks Kennels, Martinsburg, Call 304-229-8545. JACK RUSSELL TERRIER PUPPIES: beautiful markings, shots/ dewormed/vet checked. Avail 3/20/05 in Upperville. $500. Call 617388-0021. POODLES - MINIS. AKC, champion lines, vet checked, wormed/ shots Raised under foot 1 red F. 1 blk M. 540-665-1628: cel 540533-5553 294 Giveaways ADORABLE KITTENSfree to loving homes Hillsboro area Kittens are ready to go to good homes 703-431-8448 ' or 540-668-6297 This could be your Ad! Call 347-4222 909 Garage/ *** Yard Series MOVING SALE: Almost new furniture for sale Cherry Dinipg Room Set $1200 Oak Kitchen Table. $200 Cherry Coffee Table, $50 Call Pat at 703-929-9699 Flnancial/Mortgage A Ol'K STAND WORK WITH ALLSTATE AND PEOPLE WILL KNOW YOU BEFORE THEY EVEN MEET YOU. •• Ai* yt>u in G<x#<* 1-877-274-3568 QJ) /instate Honmucfi money do you need? Hu im 1 * n i irf" twnwi ttfxSK sscm rur ius« siax s»s S afiooc S9S3S EOCXC SVS1-J SS-TT $ ■«* ’-'■VS IK T^rsi* <r> POOR CREDIT IS NO PROBLEM! * L'H <>u; Wum ruvto > • Drk • Co/mn in! i( iw ' • PjS<-dlM iii.it'' PILOT MORTGAGE CORP. ^ (800) 750-9921 SfeTC* btr* xv>A5 :^aA- untc^ :04& CASH NOW , FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS, ANNUITIES and INSURANCE PAYOUTS (800) 794-7310 J.G. Wentworth means CASH NOW lor Structured Settlements! ( ^ 294 Giveaways k_ J BARN CATS - AH vet checked, will deliver Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/permanent homes. Call 202-2442866 or Toll-free 1-877225-7935 BARN CATS - All vet checked, will deliver Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/permanent homes. Call 202-2442866 or Toll-free 1 -877225-7935 CATS AVAILABLE- Wild cats need homes at farms, barns or horse stables. Healthy, feral cats have been sterilized and vaccinated. Will need daily food and water Alley Cat Allies at 202-667-3630. ext. 107. FIREWOOD: CHERRY, locust, etc. You cut and haul 540-822-5776. FREE COMPOSTED HORSE manure. Vienna, VA 703-2422817. 2-HOSPITAL beds, manually operated. FREE. U-haul o40937-5292 LAB MIX, female. 18 mo. House trained, all shots, nice family pet. 703-668-0565. SHEPHERD HUSKY mix 1 yr. Sweet disposition, needs room to run & playmates Loving home onfy 540-3492000 WHITE LAB MIX. male. 5yrs. no shots, also. Boxer mix female, with shots. FREE. 540-2535151 f 376 improvement 4 DAVE'S GLASS & Home Repair. Storm Windows/ .Doors. Patio Doors-lnsulated Glass. Glass Repair. Sorry, No Auto Glass. Free Estimates! 1-877-679-0350. Full Time Employment V J Attention Moms! $100 HIRING BONUS Earn $$$, Part Time, while the kids are in school and be home to meet them at the bus. MERRY MAIDS IS OFFERING PT HOURSTO ACCOMODATE YOUR SCHEDULE! * Paid trainifTg/mileage * No nicfite or weekends * Weekly pay * Clean in Fauquier Co! * Must have car. CALL 540-347-0199 for more info. Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 COMPUTER CLINICFREE home study! Includes Internet. Pentium system1 $100 703-823-2909 Employment r Full Tima tmpwynwn Breakfast Cook $8 per hour The Ashby 1 Paris, VA 540-592-3900 BYRD TRACTOR, NC. Has the following positions available. • PARTS • MECHANIC • DRIVER Knowledge of Agricultural Tractors Call Todd or Wayne 703-361-2135 or fax resume to: 703-361-4804 CARPENTER HELPER FT/PT, some experience necessary. Must have transportation. Local/ year round work. 540-439-4898 549-$2;?-t9?3 Carpenters Experienced carpenters needed for raptdy expanding but wellestablished firm located in Chantilly. Must have good driving record. Pay commensurate w/ exp. Fax resume to 703-631-3057 or call Frank 703-3788900 for interview. CARPENTERS NEEDED $12-$ 15/hr 3 yrs exp. & transportation a must 571-259-3751 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Clerical SARATOGA TITLE & ESCROW, INC Seeks responsible, motivated individual for general office & specific tasks. Office skills important but related experience " not necessary. Fulltime only. Fax or email resume and salary requirements to: 540-349-4511 sworlev@ saratoaatitle.com Const. Dulles Airport Longterm Job • Pipe Foremen & crew • CDL Drivers • Operators Needed Immediately 703-998-6510 This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222 Junior Contract Manager Fast-growing, established Health Services Company seeking Junior Contract Manager for its Lansdowne, Virginia office. Must possess strong phone, communication, organization and physician liaison skills to assist managing multiple health care contracts. Requires highenergy individual who can successfully multi-task and who has healthcare industry knowledge and experience. Excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience and potential. Qualified applicants only should forward resume and salary requirements to: Medical Development International 19450 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 400 Lansdowne, Virginia 20176 Attn: Karen FAX: 703-723-6986 COOK Birmingham Green, a Long Term Healthcare facility in Manassas is seeking individuals with institutional food preparation experience. We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience in therapeutic diets. Formal cooking training is preferred. WE OFFER: • Low cost health insurance • Up to 23 days of leave / year • State retirement plan • Life & Dental plan • Tuition Assistance Call (703)257-0935 ext 384 for more information, email: irodriquez ® birminqhamqreen.org or apply in person to: Birmingham Green 8605 Centreville Road Manassas, VA 20110 www.birminghamgreen.org Fax:703-257-0811 Equal Opportunity Employer new hires must pass drug test. r Legal Notices NOTICE TO AT&T RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS IN VIRGINIA On March I. 200f>. the following Hial station services will increase, as sjx*cifie<l Ik-Iow Psoik U/LPcaii Night/Wcekeml Basic Dial Station - Schedule \ (InterLVTA) Current* $0.32 Si).HO SO.20 Proposed* $0.37 $0.35 St 1.25 Percentage Change 16'*. 17% 25% AT&T True and Block of Time Plans (InterLATA) Current"* Proposed** Percentage Change $0.3-1 $0.39 15% Dial Station - Schedule X (IntraLVTA) Current $0.26 Proposed $0.31 Percentage Change 19% Dial Station - Schedule Y/Z (lntralATA) Current - $0.29 IVoposed $0.34 Percentage Change 173. SO.30 $0.35 17% $0.20 $0.25 25% $0.24 $0.29 21% SO 27 $0.32 19% $0.1$ $0.19 6% $0.21 $0.26 243. AT&T Simple Minutes lnterl AT.Vlntral.AY A Current IVoposed Percentage Change SO 1$ $0.20 11% Current AT&T One Kate 5 Cent Sundav $0.13 $0.1S $0.20 11% Percentage Proposed Change $0.15 1.51 "An increase to the llasic Kate Plan and Value Kale Plan also increases rates tar customers on international plans vdio ha\i not selected a domestic calling plan " This increase also impacts A l'&-1 I roe Keai h and Am Hour Plans, ALv ! Reach Out Plan and Monthly Minutes 30 tor s:’,. I’ll as>- visit our website at http vv« c>Misunn r art coin, or ciistonu i - may call 1 KO0 222-0300 toll tree tor addiiion.il intonn.r.ioii mm. F“MThne ) ^ Employment J Construction Local pavement marking company is in need of: Experienced Paint, Thermo & Flagging Crews. Good pay and benefte for the right indMdual. Vafd drivers license requied, VDOT certification a plus. If interested please call: 540-341-8229 or fax resume to: 540-341-8229 Construction OWENS & DOVE STTE CONTRACTOR seeking the following ■ positions: • Exp. Heavy equp mechanic •Ejcaretorcpector • Utility Foremen 703-330-0012 CSR Local area HVAC company seeking qualified CSR Must have 5yrs experience. great organizational and communication skills and the ability to multitask. Excel pay and benefits. Please call 70.1-887-7192 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 c 545 \_ Full Time Employment _J f 545 V_ Full Time Employment __Z'J Server Fine dining experience necessary. Very best pay/ benefits. Breakfast Cook $ 10/hr _ The Ashby Inn act: John Sherm 540-592-3900 SALES PHONE AGENT Full Time & Part Time Help Needed. Callcenter in Haymarket processing floral orders throughout the USA. Multiple shifts available. If you have good typing skills, enthusiasm, and a clear phone voice - We want you! Flowers Sent Today, Inc. Attn: Human Resources Director 15405 John Marshall Hwy. Haymarket, VA 20169 Stop by M-F 9am-4pm or call (703) 754-6469 and ask for Lisa R. Operating Hours are Mon-Sin 7am-12am. Receptionist Sales Executive Office Assistant Web Developer • must have exp. with HTML, Perl, PHP/MySQL, Flash & Linux Company new to the local area is hiring for high tech positions. Training, benefits, flex schedule. Send cover letter and resume to: HR@desyne.com or call: 540-349-8800 DAY HEALTH & REHAB SPECIALIST #5-69-01 FT position in Warrenton providing training for adults w/mental retardation at day support programs. Exp. w/MR population preferred. $19,361.94 p/yr. APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #5-33-06 Support adults with mental illness & mental retardation by providing assessment, & living skills training in apartment settings, knowledge of community, housing & financial resources for chronically mentally impaired. BS degree or equiv. exp. $25,949.82 CASE MANAGER/MR #5-35-05 FT in Culpeper. To provide assessment, advocacy and consultations for MR consumers & their families. BS in human services and relevant experience required. $30,047.16 p/yr. CLINICIAN/ ACCESS # 5-03-03 Full and part-time position in Culpeper & Fauquier providing mental health assessment & short term treatment to children, adolescents & adults in outpatient/intensive & outpatient emergency settings. Ability to independently assess & treat consumers with complaints ranging from mild adjustment problems of daily living to serious emotional disturbances & behavioral difficulties. MS degree in licensed eligible field $30,047.16; licensed $34,787.22 p/yr. RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #25 Provide svcs in support of daily activities in a group home program for developmental^ disabled adults. Evaluate consumer skills & needs, teach living skills, & emphasize community integration. Associates or equiv. exp. $23,539.62. STAFF ASSISTANT #5-68-01 FT position in Fauquier providing clerical support to program. Performs receptionist functions. Prioritize multiple tasks and handle confidential data. Knowledge of Word Perfect 5.1. Includes evening hours. HS diploma and one year exp. in the secretarial field. $18,438.03 per/yr. APPLY WITH RRCSB APPLICATION BY 8:30AM, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2005, TO HUMAN RESOURCES, __ PO BOX 1568, CULPEPER VA 22701 KARI’AHANNIX'K - RAHIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD (540)-825-3100 TDD: (540)825-7391 AA/EEO. Kjennings@rrcsb.org Security. Protection. Safety. To you. these are far more than just words. They are values worth defending. With the Transportation Security Administration, you will proudly serve as a vital component of Homeland Security — protecting our airports and skies as you secure a better future for yourself. TheTSA is now hiring Transportation Security Screeners at Washington-Dulles International Airport Career Fair: Pennino Building Employment Resource Center February 18. 2005— 10am-1 pm 12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 246E, Fairfax.VA 22035 (703) 324-7280 Full-Time: Starting at $27,371 per year + benefits Part-Time: Starting at $ 13.1 I per hour + benefits (Pay rates INCLUDE a 15.98% Locality Pay for Washington-Dulles Airport ONLY) This is an exciting career opportunity that provides: • Federal benefits • Paid, ongoing training • Parking allowance (currently for Washington-Dulles ONLY) No Previous Experience Required. Minimum requirements for these positions include: U.S. Citizenship or U S. National. High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience; English proficiency, and ability to pass a background/credit check Women. 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Adelphia Adelphia currently has openings in Ashbum, VA for: SERVICE TECHNICIANS APPLY ONLINE TODAY! www.careers-adelphia.com “Adelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer." ORDERING / RECEIVING UVENTORY CLERK/ FOOD SUPPLIES FT 6:30AM - 3:00PM Birmn^Tarr Green is bckng for a hard wokna axperienoedresponsfcleridMdualforocdering/rec»iv- perienoedresponsfcleridMdualforocdering/rec»ivrig and nvertoiy of dy and perishable food sixties Refer experience with hstitutional food product ordering Mist have axcetent telephone err) nterpersonal skis. FtecMres the abity to fft 100fes and wok n a freezer envrorment b requred. WE OFFER: • Low cost health insurance • Up to 23 days of leave / year • State retirement plan • Life & Dental plan • Tuition Assistance. Call: (703)257-0935 ext 384 Jor more information, email: riguez@birminghamgreen.org or apply in person to: Birmingham Green 8605 Centrevllle Road, Manassas, VA 20110 www.birminghamgreen.org Fax:703-257-0811 Equal Opportunity Employer. New hires must pass drug test. Employment ( 545 v DATA ENTRY/ CUSTOMER SERVICE/ INVENTORY CONTROL seeking a professional with experience in data entry, customer service & inventory control, with a positive attitude and great phone skills. Must be able to multi-task. Knowledge of computers with experience in Word & Excel. Send resumes to: P.O. Box 3062 Warrenton, VA 20188 DATA ENTRY for retail business must be familiar w/ spread sheets, mailing lists & Web site management, etc. PT, Marshall. 540-364-2999 FuNThne Employment «*»*» SENIOR PLANNER iwA-fe Senior position in the Loudoun County Planning Department, Comprehensive Planning Division. Manages policy development public process (including major elements of the Comprehensive Plan). Reviews/ analyzes complex land development applications. Develops spatial data analyses using Arcinfo/Arc view GIS software. Works independently in a highly visible position, advising the Board of Supervisors and Board-appointed Committees on land use issues. Must possess analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally. Requires considerable land planning experience and ability to manage multiple assignments and maintain effective relationships with elected/ appointed officials. Master’s degree in planning or related field and two years of comprehensive planning experience including one year of project management. AJCP desired. (Hiring Range $45,108 - $60,896/yr) Closes: 03/04/2005 Ref #05-292 Email resumes to hr@loudoun.gov. For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.loudoun.gov or call 24-hr. job line: (703) 777-0536. Human Resources: (703) 777-0213. Classifled/Edltortal Paglnator ^ Know Quark? Now accepting applications for. a full-time position The Times Community Newspapers, an aggressive and award-winning chain of Northern Virginia weeklies, is looking for a Classified/Editorial Paginator for its production team. The position is full-time. Applicant must be a team player and able to handle multiple assignments on deadline. SCS’s ClassPag Program or any classified layout system is preferred. QuarkXPress experience is required. SCS training will be provided. Jump into the challenging, fast-paced, constantly changing career of newspaper design! Send cover letter, resume and clips to: Stacy Conroy, Paginator Supervisor Loudoun Times-Mirror P.O. Box 359, Leesburg, VA 20178 Fax: 703-771-0051 or e-mail resumes as .PDF attachment to sconroy@timespapers.com Fireplaces • Monties • Gas Legs • Marble & Slate Surrounds Ventilated Shelving • Shower Doors • Mirrors Door Lochs • Bath Hardware • Blown Sidewalls Garaae Doors • Gutters (.027 aa.) Starting Pay $12.00 per hour, Excellent Benefits, 401K, Driver’s License Required Apply at: 15488 Mountanus Drive, Suit* A, Culpaper, Virginia 22701 (540)829-9999 Fax (540)829-9998 Health Information Professionals Needed! Fauquier Hospital is seeking the following HIM professionals: * Health Information Clerk II part-time (including weekends). Responsibilities include inpatient, SDC, and ED assembly and 1st analysis, answering phones, refiling in Master file area, and the ability to trouble shoot level 1 technical difficulties. * Health Information Team Leader full-time Responsibiities include the coordnation of ongoing training, monitoring and schedriing, investigation and assistance with resolution of technical and customer service issues. 2 years of HIM experience preferred. ‘Health Information Supervisor full-time. Responsibilities include assisting in the managing of the department’s daily operations; supervision of activities in centralized transcription, release of information, birth certificate, record processing and filing; maintaining compliance with all licensing and accrediting agencies; coordination of hardware and software within HIM; assistance with coordination of projects and acting as a liaison with outside vendors, Medical Staff and Department Managers. Associates or Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management or related field, RHIA or RHIT certification, and a minimum of 1 year’s supervisory experience required. Please forward resume to: Fauquier Hospital Attn: Human Resources 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186 540-341-0857; Fax: 540-341-0823 Email: shipes@fauquierhospital.org EOE I FAUQUIER HOSPITAL Advanced Care Close at Hand Great cppty wih service company. 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Looking for safety conscious, good attitude, mechanically skilled, outdoor people. Plan / blueprint reading, assembly, rigging, climbing and general labor skills are desirable. Training and benefits with good pay. Fax resume / references to: 571-261-2954 Principal Virginia School Turnaround Specialists The University of Virginia Partnership for Leaders in Education, a partnership of the Datden Graduate School of Business Administration and the Curry School of Education, in conjunction with Virginia Department of Education, is seeking building level principals with a track record of successful student achievement results to participate in the Virginia School Turnaround Specialist Program (VSTSP) for the 2005-2006 school year. Incentives: Specialists may earn up to $13,000 in incentives the first year as well as up to $15,000 in year two. Specialists have discretion over funds of up to $50/pupil for turnaround implementation. To Apply: For more & the online application see the VSTSP website at http://www.darden.virginia.edu/VDOE. Questions: contact LeAnn Buntrock at buntrockl@darden.virginia.edu or (434)924-3806. BOOKKEEPER Successful, fast-growing community newspaper advertising network seeking bookkeeper. Must be detail-oriented, posses Billing and AR skills including collections; and have experience with QuickBooks and MS Excel. Among responsibilities are preparation and mailing of invoices, receipt of payments and preparation of bank deposits. Excellent benefits. Send resume including salary requirements and cover letter to: Washington Suburban Press Network Attn: Accounting Manager 1760 Reston Pkwy., Suite 403 Reston, VA 20190 Fax to: 703-904-1009 o; e-mail to: hitajwspneLe Washington Suburban Press Network Advertising Consultant Times Community Newspapers is currently seeking a Full Time Advertising Consultant Duties and Responsibilities: • Business to business sales • Develop and maintain client and corporate relationships. • Develop and implement effective marketing plans specifically targeted to assigned territory and client type. • Work with individual clients in determining, then fulfilling their advertising needs. • Act as a corporate ambassador at community and business functions. • Create advertising themes, write copy and prepare layout designs. • Manage accounts receivable for customer base. Requirements: • Motivated self-starter that is very customer service oriented with professional appearance. • Must thrive on cold calling, business development and prospecting. • Ability to deal effectively with all types of personalities. • Above average initiative, creativity, negotiation and listening skills. • Reliable transportation. • Computer / Internet literate, basic Microsoft products. Word and Excel skills. Additional Information: We offer excellent training and lucrative sales opportunity that includes. • Base Salary + Commissions • Bonus • Auto allowance program • Health Benefits • 401K Plan To apply: Please forward resume, cover letter and salary history to lschilling@timespapers.com or fax to 703.435.9754 DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 DRIVERS Full A Part Time positions Early AM shift- 2am to 10am. Full benefits, year round work, no CDL needed. Must be reliable with clean driving record, some knowledge of metro DC area a plus. Northern Virginia Manufacturer Call (703) 430-1600 Mon.-Frl. 9am~4pm. With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 FARM HELP FT help needed to maintain 75 acre horse farm. Duties include seeding, mowing, fencing, painting, cleaning stalls, and performing new improvements. We have all equipment & tools. Guaranteed salary $400/wk take home. Health ins. and vacation. Prefer Hispanic, that speaks English. Call Danny at 703-203-6546 or after 7pm 540-439-2369 Fresh Air Don’t get stuck in some stale office. Join Claik Associates Invisible Fence Team. WE PROVIDE The Tools The Truck The Training The Vacation The Health The Dental The Retirement YOU PROVIDE The Driving Record The Great Attitude The Hard Work Call For Details 703-968-6500 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 HOUSEKEEPERS «7ofn our team & earns $9 + TIPS to start Do you enjoy working with people? Are you looking for a change? Work in a friendly atmosphere during days or evenings! We are looking for: • F/T & P/T EVENING ROOM ATTENDANTS • F/T & P/T ROOM ATTEDANTS • FA' CUSTODIAL STAFF • FA' LAUNDRY STAFF Please call 540. 675.3838 for more information Vacancies, Rappahannock County Public Schools, EOE. Contact Raye Tupper, 540-987-8773, to apply:' CUSTODIAN: . Salary range $14,761-$28,042 plus benefits. Experience with custodial and or maintenance preferred. Until filled. COACHES: Assistant Boys’/G iris' Track and Assistant Boys’ Soccer Salary $1,577, no benefits. Until filled. SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS: Must hold valid Virginia drivers license, have record of safe driving and hold or successfully complete training for bus driver endorsement. Salary $58.86 for days worked, no benefits. Until filled. Proposal Writer LB&B Associates. Inc., is a nationwide diversified services company and government contractor that provides a diverse range of services including Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance. Base Operations Support Services, and Refueling and Facilities Operations & Maintenance. We are currently interviewing for qualified FullTime Facilities O&M, Base Operations, and related function proposal writers to join our growing Business Envelopment Department at our corporate headquarters in Columbia. MD. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 yrs. experience writing and developing proposals. Must have experience in writing proposals for Government Facilities O&M serv ice contracts or another closely related area. LB&B offers competitive salary and full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance. 401 (k). and relocation assistance. All candidates must pass drug/alcohol and criminal background check. Send resumes to: E-mail: emplov ment@ lbbassociates.com or FAX: 3(11-596-7879. EOE M/F/V/D a WE’RE WITH YOU EVERY MILE Our nationwide manienance network. Operating Centers and 5.tX)Q^ tlnver support assooaies ensure that directions, a repair or ever a hot meal is just up the. road. 24 hours a day. Call for opportunibes tn your area! MEXPERBCED DRIVERS • EXPWENCS) DRIVERS OWNER OPERATORS • No experience necessary • Conpar\-pad COL Sramg far qualrtec canocsates • $34,500-542^001st year inexperienced! • Stt£0M57 jO&'year n 4 years • low-cost nedcal & oenta nsuance; See «en & fe • S3 bior company=stac#y&acuity 1-800-44-PRIDE (1-800-447-7433) 'r -<r si i Sjr iwMpr C«r» r-e> APPLY ONLINE® S'c mnw.tchneidetjobs.com (§4f PuB 11,110 ' P"* Employment V. . 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Retail Parts Counter (ft) Retail Parts Counter (pt) Mon-Fri, 6pm-9pm Sat, 10am-3pm Reynolds, P.C. Expenencea+. Dealer or Jobber experience Call Mark Wing 703-331-3578 NEWSPAPER DELIVERY PCF- is looking for newspaper delivery drivers. Virginia and surrounding areas Independent contractors needed to deliver Trie New York Times and other publications. $200+/wk. Must have dependable vehicle, ins. and able to deliver early AM 7 d/wk. call toll free 1-800-515-8000 Mon.-Fri. 7:00am-3:30pm ferred. NURSING FT/PT CNA or LPN needed tar private elderly cSents. Must be professional, have an extensve Knowledge base, and at least 2 years of experience. A VA fcensed LPN or CNA is required. Must be abatable akernate weekends. Also must have vatd cover’s fcense. R interested, please tax resume to (540)3418477 or call (540)3410212 for additional information. Or go to oir web site at www.deansingwater.c om and download an appfcation, or email it to us at Wo@deansingwater.c om. Pianist PT, Sunday Service, Special Programs. Send resume to: Washington Baptist Church P.O. Box 209, Washington, VA 22747 540-675-3336 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL SPECIALIST I Successful candidate will implement Fauquiei County's Single Family Home Erosion & Sediment (E & S) Control Program by reviewing site plans and conducting inspections. BS in environmental sciences with major course work in soils, natural resources or related field preferred. Proficient oral and written communication skills. Must have computer experience. Construction experience including field work and construction plan interpretation preferred. E & S Certification is a plus. Minimum starting salary $26,838 - $29,566, excellent benefits. Send cover letter and Fauquier County application to: John Marshall SWCD 98 Alexandria Pike, Suite 31, Warrenton, VA 20186. (540)347-3120 Deadline 3/4/05 We're Lookin' For A Few Good Mates. Awesome Aussie themed restaurant seeks energized individuals for big fun and full-time employment. ALL POSITIONS 6419 Lee Hwy. Warrenton, VA 20187 540-349-0457 • Fax: 540-349-0314 www outback com OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE No Rl I ts Jt vi RiguT Copy Editor Part-Time Detail-oriented editor needed 8-10 hours a week to edit Clarke Times Courier articles at the Leesburg office of Times Community Newspapers. Ideal candidate is familiar with AP Style and libel issues. Send resumes and cover letter to plettie@timespapers.com or mail it to Pam Lettie, P.O. Box 359 Leesburg. VA 20176 (Times | Junior Contract Manager Fast-growing, established Health Services Company seeking Junior Contract Manager for its Lansdowne, Virginia office. Must possess strong phone, communication, organisation and physician liaison skills to assist Managing multiple health care contracts. Requires high-energy individual who can successfully multi-task and who has healthcare industry knowledge and experience. Excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience and potential. Qualified applicants only should forward resume and salary requirements to: Medical Development International 19450 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 400 ’ Lansdowne, Virginia 20176 Attn: Karen FAX: 703-723-6986 gi| j Ri Tin* Enjoyment • Pipe Crew • Foreman • Equipment Operators iioaHaH Health, dental, 401K avail. Ricky L. Brown & sons, Inc. 540-347-6628 PLANT REPAIRMAN / WELDER. NIGHTS. Vulcan Materials in Manassas. 703-368-3135 AA/EOE PLUMBER must have 5 years experience, transportation with gas card provided. Good pay! 571-261-4898 Retail Steel Sales Looking for energetic person to team the business. Knowledge of steel or building materials helpful but not necessary. Great benefits 703-36 SALES Construction Equip. Motivated self-starter needed' for area's leading construction equip, rental company Prior rental or sales exper. preferred. Excel salary/ comm, plan, vehicle, 401 (K) & benefits. FAX resume: Washington Air Compressor Rental Co. 703-742-6263 Attn: Jim Hartness Ph: 703-742-6200 SHEETMETAL ! Technician, Sheetmetal Co., Manassas seeking experienced commercial sheet metal tech. Person should have field & shop experience. Top paying company & paid vacation, holidays, health insur, profit sharing, retirement benefits & annual bonus. Pay according to experience. 800-432-8221 703-724-1519 Isfll.mil.WJ.Wjai Plumbing Contractor seeking career oriented experienced job supenntendent. Top pay & benefits. Company Truck. Call 703-378-8484 TILE MECHANIC for customer service department working in large Manasass ceramic tile Co. Must have valid Dr. Lie. Will train, top pay, hearth, dental & 401K. Call Brian Snider . 703-690-2556 Ext. 200 TREE CARE PROFESSIONAL • Crew Foreman with Class B CDL preferred. • Good climbing skills • Bucket operator We offer: • FJTme Employment • Excellent Benefits • Modem equipment Local work in Fauquier, Loudoun, Clarke, Rappahannock & Warren Counties. Contact Bartlett Tree Service Marshall, VA Office 540*364-2401 550 HwMkCare LI ’• J Caregivers needed for PT. PA K and WE positions available in Waru-n. Loudoun. Stalioid. PW and Fauquier counties. Speak I nelish fluently/havc a heart for the elderly 540-349-7772 Excellent employment opportunity to join busy, established group of three in NOVA. Full service cardiology practice includes in office state-of-the-art nuclear lab, digital echo, holter/event monitoring, and pacer/ICD clinic. Competitive salary and benefits package. Fax resume / CV to: Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222

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DODGE GRAND CARAVAN '04: loaded, power opts, rear A/C, AWD. $13,988, DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 DODGE 95 INTREPID: $3000. 140K, 1 owner. 540-364-3336 FORD '91 E-350, new trans. & engine, warr., $4200 obo. '95 Taurus, rebuilt trans. $2200 obo. 703-777-5327 FORD 1998 MUSTANG Convertble, 4.6 GT, blk/ blck int.,pwr everything, $8000/ obo. 304-7254791/ 703-209-8708. '02 Ford Mustang GT: blue, 5 sp.. all pwr, loaded, a/c, c/c, chrome whls, Exc. cond. $15500. 70 3-421-1157 FORD TAURUS 98, SE. grn, AM/FM cass, pwr wind & seat, 135K mis, very clean, runs great. $3490 540-937-3868 Ybur Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 605 Automobiles V ..... J FORD 2003 TAURUS SES AC, AM/FM CD, alloys. 37K mis. Excellent condition. $8900. Can 703-401-4147 HONDA ACCORD EX CPE ‘03: Leather, Roof, Sharp $15,995 SMART WHEELS 703-257-5006 HONDA, 00, Accord EX. Fully loaded, Ithr. int. New tires/ brakes, 60K mi. Like new. $10,900. 703-266-7884. HONDA '03 ACCORD EX, 102,541 mi, needs some work $2000. Call 703-777-2265. HONDA ACCORD EX ‘93: Sedan, 5 speed. LEESBURG HONDA 1-888-348-9288 HONDA ‘02 ACCORD EX: V6, cpe, loaded, spoiler, snrt. 66k HW mi. Exc cond. $13950ObO 703-724-7778. HONDA ACCORD LX ‘97. 63k mi, gold, auto, A/C, pwr locks/wind. Mint condition. $6800. 571-237-8195. HONDA ACCORD LX, ‘94, It blue,. 194,500 mis, AT, good cond. $2900 OBO. 540-8781574 Melissa. HONDA ACCORD SEDAN ‘00: Leather, Roof. $10,499. SMART WHEELS 703-257-5006 HONDA ‘99 ACCORD: V6 EX, champagne, 4 dr sdn. 60k mi. 1 owner. Loaded. Sunrf., CD/Cass., leath. ABS. $12k. 703-476-9181. HONDA ‘99 CIVIC 2 door EX, 98 K, 1 owner, loaded. New tires, battery & insp $7700 obo. 540-882-3806 Honda '93 civic dx. 142K mi. Runs great. New brakes & muffler in late 04. 5sp. $2400. 703-689-4082. Sterling. HONDA CIVIC '97, EX, 90K mis, excel cond, 5 sp, 5CD chngr & cass, AC. sunroof, $6500 OBO. 540-439-8443 HONDA CIVIC EX ‘97. 105 K, 5 speed. Cruise cont., auto win. locks, sunroof, AC. $4500. 703-999-6497. HONDA CIVIC LX- 2002. Silver, 4 new tires clean, inspect. 4 dr, auto, 29k mi. $8500. 703-999-6132. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 PU » Bad. U»X. i*. CO. It Cwee Stag tar Wntw(ta3*ft *11,988 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 13K tomac, *i*i AC. CO Pw Mndms *11,988 1990 HONDA CIVIC LS Lee Mies. .AG Auto l Am. Gas Saw Leaded PwCWs *3,488 2003 SUBARU FORRESTER 2.5 XS AWH Head Lie. CCL Cass, Leaded Pw Opts *16,988 2001 CHEVY S10 EXT CAB Btrene E0«r. '9K mac Loaoec PwOpL Musz See *10,988 2002 DODGE DAKOTA PU. 1 owner ¥ Acta Mies. Aun AC. 6 CyL Mjs See. Wcrl ^aa *8,988 1999 SUBARU FORRESTER L AAfc i\ m ■ Jm Kr AC w JBL jaOMH.'-W CALL 2001 SUBARU LEG. OUTBACK WGN Mi& SO AS Lca*d ?m C» . *13,988 2004 HONDA CIVIC 4DR SEDAN HYBRID G&8et ' Cfcnei mac Auc CO. Loaded. Pwr j» *19,488 2003 KIA SPECTRA 4DRGS Lo»MtefaoWarar*|;toB, CCLCloaded *7,988 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT 40R.4>4.U»Mtel!nTac.A*,/C Loaded. PWCps 9,988 2000 LEGACY OUTBACK WGNAWD CD Cass loaded PvOpE. Speed *PKUL*11,988 2002 HONDA S2000 CONVERT. 23K. Immac. Jv wee& CL Leaded *22,988 2001 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK WGN Aut. AC. Loadec fV QpB. can Kies, imnac *132988 4 OQO SUBARU LTD LEG. OUTBACK] AtVD. Heated urn. CO jaded Pw Opts 8PKUt*6,988 2004 MAZDA RX-8SPT TOURING juriesrrac Sdommnm Jl CCi *24,988 2002 MUSTANG GT rraoff jaded OpeToo>taeitus %Mee*m *16,988 2002 NISSAN XTERRA 'Ctn(Z>C Jaa>jCstr:onW%* *10,988 rresmem s May 703-777-7077 107 Catoclin Circle SE. Leesburg. VA www.dulfesauto.com r \ Pv9 AUiomooiies v J HONDA CRV ’02: automatic, fuHy loaded, ex. cond., 35K mi., AC, power locks, windows, 6 disc CD player, sunroof. $16,800. 703554.7502, after 7pm, serious inquires only. HONDA '00 CRV: 60k mi, auto w/ a/c, C/D. 1 owner. $9900. 703725-6261. HONDA ELEMENT EX ‘04: auto, black, fully loaded. $19,977. LEESBURG HONDA 1-888-348-9288 HONDA S2000 ‘01: silver, leather, 1 owner, beautiful. $22,871. LEESBURG HONDA 1-888-348-9288 00 HYUNDAI ACCENT Gl, 70K miles. Like new. $4500 OBO. Call 703-855-6700 KIA 2001 RIO 4-dr sedan, 54K mi, 5-sp, ps, am/fm stereo CD, exc. cond. 6K mi warr. $3999. 703-904-8696. '89 LINC MARK VII, 5.0L HO, 2dr, snrf, new tires, brakes, alt & batt, airride springs, fuel pmp & flit, Pwr str pump. No rust. $2500/B0. Call 703-855-6700 MAZDA 626 LX ‘94: automatic $3,991. LEESBURG HONDA 1-888-348-9288 M. BENZ '01 SSOO. Stvr, 35k mi, 100K warranty. All options, sprts pkg., AMG wheels. $42,500. 703-802-3194. MERCEDES BENZ 95, C220, blk/ gray Ithr, newtires/brakes& more, very clean, runs great. $6250 540-379-8951 MERCEDES BENZ: 2002 CLK 430 cpe. 26k mi. Silver/blk. AMG pkg. Very clean. Xenon head lamp pkg. $3,400/obo. 571-275-8889. MERCEDES 1999 C230 Kompressor: blk w/ blk Ithr int. 78K mi, Sports pkg, AT, Very clean. $11,499. 703-999-2824 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE RS 01-all opts, 5 spd, new $5000 factory eng., 40K w/warr. A-1 cond. $7950. 703-915-2020 MITSUBISHI 3000 GT. '95, pearl white, black interior, 5sp, V6, full pwr options, CD, Mobile 1 since new, garaged, immaculate condition. Looks & runs like new. MSTA Asking $7125 OBO. Call John 540219-5102 or 540-3473483 MUSTANG GT CONV. ‘01: 24K, Immaculate, Loaded, Pwr. Options. $16,988. DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 ^6 MUSTANG: white cpe, 6 cyl, black int. @70k mi. Garage kept. Exc. mech cond. $4400. 703-620-2788. NISSAN MAXIMA GLE ‘03: low miles, Immac, leather, SR. CD, auto, sport wheels, loaded, pwr. opts., $19,488 DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 NISSAN 2000 SENTRA. PL. PW, 82K mi. auto, $6200/obo. Call 540751-1108. OLDS BRAVADA, '93, AWD, Ithr inter, new brakes, like new michlin tires, $4500 540-3494775/703-855-4214. OLDS ‘95 DELTA LSS, 99K mi, Bik, leather, CD, fully loaded, runs well. $3000/obo. Call 703-764-3344. SAAB ’96 900 SE turbo conv , dk gm w/tan Ithr, auto, 76K mi, 6-CD, all svc records, $6750/ obo 703-855-5190 SUBARU FORRESTER S ‘02: AWD, 1 owner, loaded, pwr opt , won’t last, must see! $12,988 DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 THUNDERBIRD, 1978, 63K mis. new engine & more, $1250/obo 540439-8883 TOYOTA AVALON 00 32K, CD/Cass, Immac , Extra Clean, Loaded, Pwr Options $15,988 DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 '99 TOYOTA Camry CE - While, 4dr, PW, PL, 50K mis $7800 neg. Call 703-968-4341 TOYOTA '95 CAMRY, 112 K miles, all power, AM/FM CD, AC,dual air bags, runs well $3900 obo 703-999-6497 99 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE V6, 4 dr, leather, loaded, CD/cass/am/fm Sunrl Low miles $9200 703-729-2445 TOYOTA CELICA GT ’95: sunroof, loaded $4,871. LEESBURG HONDA 1-888-348-9288 Toyota ’99 4Runner. 4wd. 84 K. blk w/ gold. $13,600 Olds 99 Intrigue GL. mid-si2e. Ithr. 55 K, blk $8,400 Both well maintained 540-270-7527 VOLVO 960, 95, green, tan Ithr, 147K. 1 owner, good cond Runs great $3600 OBO 540-2199900 VOLVO 99 S80 T6, 100K mi, ail warr. work done, loaded, very clean, new tires, $13,500, Must sell. 703-759-2661. VOLVO, 850 turbo, '95, leather. 3rd seat, child safety seat, 118K, $5200/obo. 703-9069314 or 540-675-3395 VW '03 Beetle, turbo gas. PW, PL, alarm, 5 spd., sunroof, Ithr., CD, XM, 26 K, excel, cond. $14,500. 540-349-3991 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 97, 4x4, 72K mis, very clean, good cond, $6500. 540-439-0830. Sumerduck, VA area. JEEP WRANGLER SPORT ‘01: 5 speed, 2 tops. $14,999. SMARTWHEELS, 703-257-5006 SAILBOAT W/trailer, 17', Island daysail, oars & jackets. Swing keel $2K. 16' canoe , oars & jackets. $250. 540-7881530, 540-219-3913 1996 rncIGHTLINEn, FL60, landscape dump, new box, low mis, diesel, AT, $19,900. Great for snow. 703-370-8733 INTERNATIONAL, '81, 30k mis, state body, 12ft bed, hydro lift, new tires, 4 drs, $4500/obo. 540-439-0159 1992 KENWORTH, 300 HP, diesel, 9 spd, AC, 22' flatbed, straps, 40K R> tandem axle, air ride, $16,500. 703-370-8733 HARLEY DAVIDSON, '89. Soft tail custom, custom paint, lots of chrome, $11,700. 540439-8883. HONDA 550 1976. 60,000 miles. $500. Call 703-777-8581 YAMAHA '99, V-Star Classic, excel body, very good running cond. $3000. 540-3641135 HONDA '03 CR250, very good condition & clean, Must Sell! $3500. Contact 703-929-5102 CHEVY ‘02 Suburban Cloth intr. AC, all pwr, cruise. V8, 5.3L auto. 2WD. Front & side airbgs, tow pkg. 3 row seat, roof rack. 62K mi. $18,500 neg. 540-3385447. CHEVY SUBURBAN LT. '97, 4x4, 5.7L, all pwr, wht w/ tan Ither int, cd, cass, tint, trans cooler, 102K mis, great cond, $8995. 540-878-1886 CHRYSLER PACIFICA '04:low miles, immaculate, sunroof, leather, 3rd seat, pwr options $21 988. DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 04 DODGE STRATUS SXT CPE: 10K, immac. spoiler. CD loaded, power opts. Won’t last! $10,988 DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 EXPEDITION, EDDIE Bauer, '97, V8. 4wd, 98K. Loaded. Excel cond, locally driven, $8,850. 540-364-9995 2000 FORD EXPEDITION E Bauer White, snrf, loaded, gar kept 97k mi Fact Warr. $11900 540-891-4384 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 98. blue leather mt. PW, PL. tilt, cruise. 3rd seat, 6 disc CD, LOADED! 30K mis Excellent Cond $16,995 Culpeper area 540-727-0320, 540-2123072 cell FORD EXPLORER 2000, blue, 38 614 mi. sunrl, running bds, sec syst luggage rack, gd cond., $14,500 703-430-3084 FORD EXPLORER XLT 00: AWD V8, Leather, Roof $10 999 SMART WHEELS 703-257-5006 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 04: 4x4 Immac , leather, CD. SR. Loaded, Pwr Opts. $20 988 DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 98 ISUZU AMEGO 116k mi, new tires runs good $5800/obo 540338-0706 JEEP CHEROKEE LTD '99:4x4,low miles,6 way leather seats, CD/Cass, loaded, power options. DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 JEEP GRAND CHAROKEE limited, '96, bk / tan, 4x4, am/fm/cd, all pwr. sunroof, tow pack, $6150. 540-347-4289. Jeep '99 Grand Cherokee LTD* fully loaded, prestigious burgundy, Co. exec. car. 106 K caring miles. $9950. Call Gordon 571-4367384 or 703-471-1900 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Ltd. Top of the line! Exc. cond. 92K mi. $5875.00 obo 703314-5200 NISSAN PATHFINDER, XE, '93. V6, 4x4, 146K, 5sp, Great in snow! $3800. 540351-0695 NISSAN 2001 XTERA, 4x2, mineral blue, 31K, exc. cond., $14,800/ obo. 571-258-1025. TOYOTA 2004 Land Cruiser, less than 4000 miles. Fully loaded. 703-771-3322 or 703209-5212. Randy/June. TOYOTA '00 4Runner LTD. Beige, tan tthr, 4WD. Auto, -all pwr, snrf,- hitch. We# maint’d 105Kmi. 540-687-5000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2000, 4x4, sport pkg, silver, excel cond. $12,900 OBO. 703-6751087 1678 L”f**/ L .. *wku|xs ’83 CHEVY 1 ton 10' Dump. 2 Vi' solid removable sides with tailgate, 90 running gear w/50K. 540-687-5000 DODGE RAM '01 1500 SLT, 4x4, .quad cab, AT, CD, 5th whl, pwr, more, 86K mis, $12,500 OBO. 540-351-0922, 540-272-5828 FORD CUSTOM P.U F150. 1989. Runs w/ current inspection. $80Q/obo. 540-8225538 FORD 02 EXPLORER XLT: auto, 60k mi. Gold, 6 CD a/c PW/PDL, cruise, 3rd .row seat. $15500. 703669-0261 FORD '02 F250 Diseal Super Duty XLT, 7.3L pwr stroke, 4x4, auto, 3.73 limited slip axle, tow pkg, snow plow pkg. (plow not incl.), - reg. cab. cap. 38 K mi., 323,800. 703-494-2714 FORD F-150 LARIAT '04: white, DVD player, 13,000 miles, extended warranty. Call James © 703-906-0253. 04 FORD F250 Super .duty. White. Toolbox, ladder rack, 4WD, 8’ bed, towing pkg, SNOW PLOW PKG, WARRANTY. 10K mis. Asking $28,000. Call 703369-5743 1987 FORD F-350 4x4: 4spd, 460 engine with snow plow hook-up and factory installed flat & dump bed. Org. 32kmiles. Must see. $9,000. 540-668-6416 TOYOTA TACOMA, 01, silver, V6. 4wd TRD, sr5, ext cab, 5-sp man, AC,pwr locks, drs, wind, cruise, tilt, am/fm/cd, 1 owner, 48K, exc cond, $16,400/obo. 703-4033487. CHEVY VAN ’91 1 and V* ton conversion. 130k mi Good cond. New :rans. $2000 703-7773581 CHRYSLER: TOWN & Country '96 $4000 good cond 2 slid, drs, AC. cruise, supreme sound 703-444-4423 CHRYSLER TOWN & Country '05, 7K mis, DVD. pwr slide door, silver/grey interior $18,950 540-351-0267 Chrysler '02 Town & Country Limited, garnet red w/ gray Ithr, fully loaded w/ DVD player & 2 headsets, mint cond.. 24 K mi., $28,000 firm. Call 540-937-2246 Dodge 96 Grand Caravan ES: .white, 3 8 liter, loaded, 92,500 K mi., good cond , $5600 obo. 703-378-4296 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE 02: DVD Entertainment $9,647 LEESBURG HONDA 1-888-348-9288 FORD CARGO VAN. 04 E150. white, sliding door, AT, AC, 3.602 mis, excel cond Asking $16,5Q0 Call Perry 540-687-8299 Ext 101 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222

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Your guide (to the guide) Page 3 Who’s who from 2004: National Steeplechase, Virginia Steeplechase and Virginia Pointto-Point Association champions. Page 4 Take a look inside with our introduction to the ‘chase guide. Ltx)k at it from all angles: See this rider’s low seat and flexed toot?Think its bad torm.?Think again (and read on for more). Page 8 Take it from a master: Hunt seat equitation guru George Morris gives a mini-lesson in forward seat riding. From his book. Page 9 Ponies, hunter pace, mule jumping events: There’s something for everybody on Virginia’s circuit. Page 11 Clip and save calendar of events for the 2005 spring steeplechase season in Virginia, complete with' photos from each meet. Page 15 , The spring 2005 National Steeplechase Association calendar includes four stops in Virginia. More race dates, higher purses, new fall Stakes meet and continued steeplechase Saturdays mark Colonial Downs, summer, 2005. Page 17 Oak Ridge races add depth to fall circuit in Virginia. Page 18 Check out our ‘cheat sheet’ for steeplechasing you’ll be able to speak like a pro. Picture a few of the faces that make the races on the Commonwealths race circuit. Page 22 How ‘not to do it’ shown through the lens of award-winning photographer and Warrenton native Douglas Lees. Page 23 Back by popular demand, the last word on horses and horse racing, and a few more thoughts. 2005 Spring Steeplechase Betsy Parker, Editor Stacy Conroy, Page Design Pam Symington, Advertising Manager On the Cover: Jockey Leigh Hogben displays near-perfect ‘racing position’ winning at Glenwood Park last fall. Her forward, yet balanced, seat and form help find the correct take-off spot traveling at 30 miles per hour. Photo, layout, design by Betsy Parker. Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpeper Street Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone: 540-347-4222 , Fax: 540-349-8676 E-mail: bparker@timespapers.com northern Virginia

2004 National Steeplechase standings Owner - Money Won Kinross Farm 70 12 11 16 381.990 Eldon Farm Racing Stable 26 4 3 3 269.678 Mrs. S. K. Johnston Jr. 51 8 5 5 223,229 Trainer - Races Won Jack Fisher 153 27 22 24 575.651 Sanna N. Hendriks 77 19 17 13 445,595 Jonathan Sheppard 89 18 12 16 445,912 Trainer - Money Won Jack Fisher 153 27 22 24 575,651 Doug Fout 91 16 10 12 552,393 Jonathan Sheppard 89 18 12 16 445,912 Rider - Races Won Matthew McCarron 109 24 13 12 592,743 Tom Foley 75 16 10 13 375.564 David Bentley 85 13 10 13 391,674 Rider - Money Won Matthew McCarron 109 24 13 12 592,743 David Bentley 85 13 10 13 391,674 Tom Foley 75 16 10 13 375,564 Horse - Money Won Sur La Tere 6 3 0 3 207,060 Hirapour (IRE) 4 2 2 0 199,625 Tres Touche 9 3 2 0 171,510 NSA TIMBER STANDINGS Owner - Money Won Starts Wins 2nds 3rds Money Won Irvin S. Naylor 31 7 8 4 116,050 Kinross Farm 18 4 3 6 63,050 Horse - Money Won Starts Wins 2nds 3rds Money Won Bubble Econony 5 1 2 1 48,800 Bug River 3 2 0 0 48,000 Pleasant Parcel 6 4 1 0 46,250 Five join VTA board Five new members have joined the board of directors for the Warrenton-based Virginia Thoroughbred Association. Included are Warrenton’s Joan Jones, Chesterfield’s Bob Bouse, Warrenton’s Louisa Lenehan, Fairfax resident Jim Morris and Charlottesville’s Reid Nagle. A Rf asi/303874 Raggo Advertising Products 540.341.7844 888.336.7844 Your local source for fundraising and promotional items, business gifts and awards. Visit our catalog showroom at 310 Broadview Avenue in Warrenton or online www.raggo.com. 2004 Virginia standings Leading Owner. 1. Kinross Farm 80 2. Mrs. Henry Stem 19 3. Harold A. Via, Jr. 17 4. EMO 16 Leading trainer. 1. Neil Morris 80 2. Doug Fout 56 3. Donald Yovanovich 29 4. Jimmy Day 27 Leading Rider. 1. Colvin Ryan 29 2 , Jeff Murphy 27 3. Chris Read 27 4. H. Brooks Durkee 24 Leading Timber Horse. 1. Dam Tipalarm (Mrs. Henry F. Stem) 11 1. Chinese Whisper (Kinross Farm) 11 3. Lord Kenneth (Kinross Farm) 5 3. Suembul (NZ) (EMO Stables) 5 3. Antonio Star (John Pettibone) 5 (Half Points in Maiden Races) Leading Hurdle Horse. 1 The Greyling (Est. Emily Hutchison) 10 1. Racey Dreamer (EMO Stables) 10 3. Church Ghost (Margaret White) 8 3. Noablest (Kinross Farm) 8 (Half Points in Maiden Races) Fall Flat Championship. 1. The Last Marine (Hunt Country Stable) 8 1. Hirapour (lre)(Eldon Farm Racing Stable) 8 3. Bucks County Fred (Kinross Farm)5 3. Two Minute Warning (Mary Fleming Finlay) 5 3. Dr. Ramsey (Mary Fleming Finlay) 5 3. Tckiemyfancy (Kinross Farm) 5 (Half Points ih Maiden Races) 2004 Virginia Point-To-Point standings Pageland amateur hurdle series. 1. Seminole Spirt (Tony Summerlin) 20 2. Action Man (Colvin Ryan) 18 3. Falconinthenight (David Benson) 9 Seven Corners owner-rider timber Series. Sponsored by Armfield, Harrison & Thomas, Inc. 1. Kiblah (James Whitner, IV) 21 2. Bird On a Swing (Allen Shreve, III) 13 3. Heath's Approval (Mathew Hatcher) 10 Tack Box ladies timber. 1. Molly While 20 2. Ellen Homer 15 3. Leigh Hogben 9 Orange County foxhunter series. 1. Inca Colony (Molly White) 25 2. Southern Light (Jennifer Taylor) 9 3. Scarlet Ways (Ralph Trail) 8 Virginia Gold Cup novice timber series. 1. A.K.A. Market (Kinross Farm) 13 2. Admirable (Mary Finlay) 11 3. Sola Topee (GB) (Catherine Cochran) 10 Thomas and Talbot novice hurdle Series. 1. Say The Word (Ire) 5 Oobitwa 5 Justoneofdaboyz 5 4. Mr Gretsky (NZ) 3 Trackside leading rider. 1. Jeff Murphy 53 2. Molly White 50 3. Christopher Read 38 Magpie’s leading rider over fences. 1 Jeff Murphy 53 2. Christopher Read 38 3. Woods Winants 31 Virginia Horseman's Association leading novice rider over fences. 1. Chris Grade 22 2. Leigh Hogben 15 3. 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Assume the position: think forward and fast Times Newspapers SJaff PhotaBetsy Parker CHECK OUT ALL THE ANGLES: With short stirrups at speed, the steeplechase jockey must lold’ his joints to stay with the rhythm. The lower leg must swing to encourage a horse forward, while the knee stays dose to the saddle as a pivot point for the upper body and weight. Frank Hardy, Inc., Ffaltors New Listing Stonewood Farm Located in Warrenton hunt off the Springs Rd. area of Fauquier County. This ideal horse property has 71+/-acres, custom designed stone and stucco home. 14 stall center isle stable w/heated tack room, farm manager’s cottage, equipment barn, 800’x230’ grass arena. Contact Justin H. Wiley 540'675-3999 $1,950,000 ‘Heels down’ taught in show ring doesn’t translate to jumping at speed By Betsy Parker Times Newspapers Staff Writer One spectator to the other, railside at a Virginia point-to-point: (snidely) “Geez, Look at that! That jockey is such a bad rider. Look at her heels. They’re not down! And her back, it’s not flat. And her hands, they’re scrunched into the horse’s neck. ” Fellow spectator: (gently but firmly) “Urn. Look again. The jockey’s heels may not be down, but look at the weight of her body — it’s flowing down the back of her leg so her position is strong. “And check her back: That horse is pulling hard on the bri die. She’s bracing her body weight against his motion. And her hands are holding a ‘bridge’ that she’s pushed into her horse’s neck for stability and strength. “Actually, her position is quite perfect. See how relaxed her horse is? Watch them jump. ” With that, horse and rider measure stride to the fence perfectly, one-two-three jump, and off they go into the distance. Jockey position confounds the uninitiated: lb the pleasure rider who never galloped a See POSITION, Page 6 Specializing In Financing of Fine Homes & Horse Properties SunTrust “Let me help you turn your dream of country Hiring into a reality ” Barbara A. Parks Mortgage l^oan Officer Office phone (800) 503-5771 Cell Phone (540) 718-4767 Fax (540) 829-6647 Mail: Barbara.Parks@SunTrust.com Apply online at www.suntrustmortgage .com/bparks We deliver to Northern VA &. Montgomery County MD . ... .. ... .. . -VN u.I'.v liJttm1 Ipermfield IBCqu>n« t*mc (•<*kx>-o9I«i Free Delivery Available Call for details Showroom Hours 7-5 M-F* 7-12 Sat. , Located in Marshall, VA ' 540-364-1891 or 888-823-3337 Timothy, Orchard Grass, & Alfalfa In Stock Full Line of Purina Horse Feeds & Speciality Companion Feeds Full Line of McCauley Feeds 1 Now In Stock, Alam Pellet - Low Carb, Low Sugar Feed Full Line of Pennfield Feeds Straw, Bag Shavings

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Position From Page 6 Yovanovich mentors young riders Noting that the basics of good riding are the same from sport to sport, trainer Don Yovanovich said the skills of steeplechase jockeys are often innate. ‘‘Most of the skills” in steeplechase riding, said the Middleburg horseman, “may be something a rider is not even aware he has. You’ve got to be able to think fast, and make adjustments, ‘cause you’re not the only one out there.” Yovanovich said that foxhunting is a perfect place for an aspiring jump jockey to learn how to ride in company. “Out hunting, you learn to gallop,” said Yovanovich, who acts as whipper-in to the Piedmont and Middleburg hunts. “Really, the instinct to ride well and act quickly is a bit like defensive driving. Everything is happening very fast: Your eyes must be open while you decide what to do and where to go. “When you are trying to make a transition from show ring to racing, or eventing to racing, that is a big leap. In steeplechasing, fin* instance, you don’t look for a ‘spot to your fences, you just learn to adjust your stride early, and almost always, forward. In the show ring, and over a big event jump, you soften and go for a shorter spot, but racing you go for the forward distance.” Yovanovich did not grow up in the steeplechase game, instead riding show horses and hunters in his native Pennsylvania. But, when working with show trainer Hunter King and foxhunter Betty Bird, who both also had racehorse interests, he made the switch. “Betty Bird is the one who taught me how to ‘fix 'em going forwards.’ But it was (HaD of Fame jockey) Doug Small who taught me most about riding hurdle horses. He showed me when to drive and when to sit still and wait. “It’s not as hard as it sounds,” Yovanovich added. He listed a few simple rules: “You don’t ride on the ball of your foot — you want the stirrup farther back since your leg does more work, and for a longer time. 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Times Newspapers Staff Photos/Betsy Parker GOOD SAVE: At last year’s Warrenton races, jockey Rob Massey takes the classic ‘back seaf position, with his lower leg thrust forward to catch his forward momentum as the horse's mistake pitches him ahead of the movement. In the next frames, note how he maintains light contact with the horse’s mouth to eventually recover his rein length and regain control of the stride and his galloping position. Take it from the master: Balance is everything Olympic rider George Morris is widely considered the father of hunt seat equitation in the United States. Morris took the forward, military seat he learned from Gordon Wright and other cavalry instructors and turned it into the stylish, effective, solid position most show ring riders adopt today. Curiously, with few differences, Morris’ strong, solid hunt seat position is little changed for both the hunt field and the steeplechase track. Stirrups are a bit shorter out hunting, surely, and certainly much shorter in steeplechasing, but much is similar, including a forward eye, soft, educated rein contact and wellpositioned lower leg. Morris’ tome “Hunter Seat Equitation," a classic found on most bookshelves in Virginia’s hunt country, spells out the basic show ring position: “For convenience, the rider’s body can be divided into four principal parts: the leg from the knee down; the base of support, which includes thigh and seat; the upper body, which means all parts above the base; and the hands and arms. A rider is considered balanced when his legs, seat, upper body, hands and arms coordinate correctly and are in equilibrium.” Though a show hunter and show jumper expert, Morris also touts cross-coun try riding and foxhunting as ways to improve all of the basic position and form. He even discusses race riding form in the very first chapter: “In race riding, the rider wants to interfere with his horse as little as possible and depends for security on balance, not leg grip.” Stirrup length, he writes, is the main difference between showing and racing: “A correctly balanced seat is impossible without a stirrup length that is correct, i.e., long enough for security yet short enough for freedom.” While jockeys who ride solely on the flat, over level, oval tracks and well-prepared footing, have their stirrups quite short for racing, steeplechase jockeys tend to ride a bit “longer.” Most jump jockeys are somewhat taller than flat riders; plus, steeplechase courses are most often across fields that rise and dip and, though the turf is maintained and cared for, it can vary from stride to stride. Therefore, a steeplechase jockey most often will at least have his stirrups long enough so that his knees are in contact on either side of the horse’s withers. Regarding stirrup length, amateur riders take to heart the old saw: “The longer you ridp, the longer you ride.” — By Betsy Parker Aim high Equine photo tips from the inner rail By Sarah L. Greenhalgh Special to the Times Newspapers Virginia’s steeplechase courses are an excellent place for amateur and professional photographers to hone their skills. All you need is a good lens, the right film and a little bit of luck. Here are a few tips to make the most of your trip to the races. Because the courses are so spectator-friendly, positioning is key. If you find you spend too much time enlarging your images, than you are probably shooting from too far away. You need to move closer to your subject or get a longer lens. Many of the courses place their timber and hurdle fences right next to the rails; this is ideal for photographers. If you are buying a rail spot, ask the salesperson to give you a parking place near one of the fences, especially one of the final ones. lb get good crisp stop-action photos of horses hurdling over fences at speed you will need the right settings. For digital users set your camera for a higher ASA if cloudy, such as 800, or 400 if sunny. If you are like me and still love film or transparencies, go with the Fuji brand at the same ASA as the colors are more natural. Don’t forget to put in fresh batteries and bring extras; race day can be a long day. And do not forget to bring a couple of plastic bags or rain covers for your film and cameras. Spring weather is notoriously unpredictable and steeplechase-goers are a tough lot. Races are only called off for tornadoes or excessive snow or flooding. Shutter speed is crucial. For timber fences you want nothing less than l/500th of a second, and nothing less than l/1000th of a second for hurdles. Of course if the weather is dark and rainy, that goes out the door, but try to keep a high shutter speed so photos are not just 1,100-pound blurs. Find a fence you like and check to see which way the horses will be jumping it. As a rule, the red and blue flags will always be at the rider’s left as they clear the fence. Because I am concerned about making sure I get the winner in my shots, I usually pick fences close to the finish line, but there are plenty of fences on every course that are not as crowded with spectators and are more picturesque. It is best to arrive early at a race meet and actually walk around the course to find the best fence. Keep in mind, by race time the sun will probably be in a different area and your perfect fence may be backlit. Do not forget the paddock. Some of my favorite photos of See PHOTOS, Page 9 Position From Page 7 The English native was runnerup in the ladies’ division last term on Virginia’s circuit. “I grew up riding ponies and pony races,” Hogben said; the 25year-old apprentice is now based in Millwood with trainer Jimmy Day. “I decided I wanted to ride races, and every rider under the age of 21 must do a 10-week course at the British Racing School. No matter if you grew up in the game, you have to go.” There, Hogben and other, less experienced students learned to care for racehorses, to bandage and tack, and how to gallop different “types” of horses. “You learn how to deal with a lazy horse, how to deal with a hard puller. You learn how to change your hold and how to throw a bridge (in the reins). You do videos and review them each night. It’s a great course.” Hogben rode with trainer Robin Dickin in Stratford after completion, where she met her now-fiance Xavier Aizpuru, now also riding on Virginias circuit. Hogben soon took an offer from Clarke-based trainer Jimmy Day for “a working holiday. I just never left,” she said with a laugh. Hogben said that, mostly, her knowledge of racing skills and proper position were products of the horses she has ridden. “Jimmy put me on some campaigners — Sir Howard, Seek, Golden Rule. You really learn to ride from those horses. I learned to keep my hands down, quiet, how to stay back and balanced. “Also, we talk about riding a lot, in the jockeys room between races. You watch and you learn.” Aizpuru, like Hogben, started with racehorses early in life. “My father was not a horseman, but a publican, in Moreton-in-Marsh • England),” said Aizpuru, 30. “That happened to be the local watering hole’ for (top British jumps trainer) David Nicholson. “When I was about 9 years old, my parents needed me out from under their feet at the pub, and the Duke said he’d take me on and keep me busy.” From has start sweeping the yard and riding the trainer’s hack, Aizpuru advanced to riding regularly for Nicholson and, later, trainer Robin Dickin, winnmg more than 100 winners over fences from nearly 1,000 rules before snatching his tack to the j- He is now based at Middleburg’s Kinross Farm “You’re taught the guidelines oi equitation, but then you must figure it out yourself,” he said. “You learn to ride and gallop and school, then spend the next 30 years making it your own. “There are things, hundreds, that you have to learn — how to slip your reins (lengthen them quickly if a horse makes a mistake), the position of your hands (either braced on the neck, or balanced above, depending on the horse), seeing your ‘spot’ to a jump (as many as 10 strides out from a jump) and how to ride defensively, with your toes down, heels up and legs shot forward (if the ‘spot’ doesn’t come up correctly)” Aizpuru understands how steep the learning curve can be when translating general riding skill to racing. Like Yovanovich, he recommends hours in the saddle. “It is sheer practice. Ride as many different horses as you can. At all speeds,” he sajd. “Always be prepared to learn.

Photos From Page 8 famous jockeys, horses and their trainers have been taken in the paddock. Everyone is unguarded and natural as they prepare for their races there. Remember that horses have right of way. Experiment with your angles. Take photos hum ground level at the rail or from above using a stepladder or your bumper. Ideally you want to capture the riders while they are at the highest level of their jump or on the downside of the fence. Most race meets have about seven races. Several will be flat races (no jumping) the rest are hurdle and timber. Many of the race meets have pre-race activities like terrier racing, carriage parades, hat and tailgate contests. There are often pony races, too. Use these as a good place to warm up your eye. The little guys are fast and very exciting to watch and shoot, plus you may be taking pictures of future Hall of Fame jockeys. Sarah Greenhalgh is an award-winning writer-photographer based in Maryland. The ‘other’ circuit Ponies, pacing round out race cards By Julie Reardon Special to the Times Newspapers 4 While the point-to-point races take center stage with the Casanova opener Feb. 26, another “circuit” begins the week before with the Bull Run Hunt hunter pace events in Culpeper. Hunter pacing, and other “alternative” race events such as field master chases, draft and specialty races, make up this informal circuit unique to Virginia. Pony racing has long been part of the spring circuit. But in. recent years, entries have fallen off, so the regular pony races were replaced on the circuit by “field master chases.” “We’re trying to create horsemen for the future,” explained Graham Alcock, a former race rider who now officiates as a race starter. The junior ‘chases attracted more entries than pony races because, according to Alcock, Joseph E. King Realtor® 12699 Lee Highway Office: 540-987-9243 Cell: 540-905-5834 Fax: 540-987-9246 Email: jkingmcmtv@yahoo.com www.8amsneadrealty.com young riders were able to compete with their regular mounts instead of needing what he called “a one-trick pony. “The problem we had, is that for a lot of the ponies, [racing on the flat] fried their brains,” said Alcock. “You can’t use the pony to do anything other than race.” The pony field master chases are for junior riders on fairly hunted ponies. They must follow a mounted field master at a hunting pace over a course of jumps and then stop at a check before being See PONIES, Page 10 64th RUNNING OF THE Warrenton Hunt Point-To-Point Races Saturday, March 19,2005 Airlie Race Course Warrenton, Virginia Post Time: 12:30 pm • 8 races general admission One car and two people .$20. Each additional person.$5. PATRON I (Upper Hill) . .$100. PATRON II (Middle Hill).$80. 8 8 S3 (540) 347-1888 (day) • (540) 219-1400 levying) Trust the Best Trust us to help you customize your heating system to meet the needs of your family. As a licensed Trane Dealer, we will come to your home and provide you with a thorough written assessment of your cooling needs and complete the installation for you! Dependable and Reliable All Trane systems are designed, tested and built to last. Every Trane XLi system is backed by a 10-year limited warranty. It’s Hard 7b Stop A Thane'. 540-347-3024 540-937-7800 • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • AIR CONDITIONING • HEAT PUMPS • BOILERS • FURNACES • HOT WATER HEATERS • GAS FIRE LOGS •HUMIDIFIERS • ALL MAKES & MODELS • GAS & ELECTRIC

The 73*d SUNNING of the T Strawberry Hill Races Colonial Downs • Saturday April 16, 2005 Gates Open 9a.mr- First Race 1:30 p.m* www.strawberryhillraces.com 719 - A Caroline Street Fredericksburg, Virginia 540-371-3715 www. cigars pot. com_ Horse Barns/Arenas wwwxonestogabulldlngs.com Cl'LPEPER «' - >n Mjwua avi^ 90'® FABRAL Call NATE MUSSELMAN or JOSH TR1MBY for more information and specific details Building Excellence Since 1989 C B Structure, Inc producer* of CONESTOGA ► Buildings 4703 South Valley Pike o Ham&ooburg, VA 22801 (540) 434-3133 or Td Free 1-877^434-3133 Lic»n—d Contfackxs m MO VA. WV - MHIQ84 759 VA*? 705071304A WV#WV0^53^ Ponies From Page 9 released to race to the finish. “It’s a requirement that the kid must have hunted on that pony,” Alcock explained. “They don’t have to own it, but they do have to have hunted it. Safety is our number one issue. And we want the kid to be able to ride the pony they hunt in these races, the pony that can go in the field master chase one weekend and in a horse show the next.” In a field master chase, the “field” — the contestants — follow a field master around a course of jumps at the race course at a hunting pace. Riders must be in control of their mounts and stay behind the master as in the hunt field. After the last jump, riders halt their horses and the field master releases them to race to the finish. While the entire course may be two miles, the distance actually raced is only about a quarter mile. The first junior chase will be held at Rappahannock on March 5. Other meets with junior chases are Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Orange County, Old Dominion, PRESSED FOR TIME? Hunter pace rider Johnny Hartz knows better than to hurry a hunter pace; pre-set optimum time varies from hunt to hunt. Times Newspapers Staff Photo/ Betsy Parker Loudoun and the Gold Cup. Another popular part of the circuit, most hunt’s host a hunter pace in conjunction with their race meet. Pairs of riders are timed as they travel crosscountry over a preset course of two to four miles. There are divisions for hilltoppers, with optional jumping, and over fences for juniors and adults. For the daredevils, there is a fast time division for adults over fences, but most riders compete in the optimum time division. For the optimum time, the host hunt has a pair of hunt members ride the course, usually the morning of the event. Their time is kept secret until all pairs have completed the course. The pair closest to the preset time is the winner. The trick is to guess the pace that a particular hunt uses when setting the time, but the operative word here is guess — many a pair has hustled over a course for a hunt with a reputation for speed, only to find their time is too fast. The reverse is also truealthough refusals and falls are not penalized, they tend to slow the pair down. Occasionally a pair going too fast is slowed down by a refusal — and wins. Details can be found online at www.morvenpark.org/ceo. Country | Contemporary with pool, 5 stall stable and great M mountain views t on 21 acres near J Washington, J Virginia. SOLD Picture Perfect f cape with pond and enough land for a > couple of horses in the t Rappahannock Hunt. SOLD Please Visit Our Wonderful Website at www.RealEstateIII.com Listings from Leesburg to Charlottesville. Rick and Kaye Kohler alEstateih

It’s a big world (wide web} out THERE Navigating the world of horse racing has become easier and faster with the continuing growth of the World Wide Web. Here are a few pertinent, and otherwise interesting, Web sites to steer you through the spring steeplechase season. • U.S. steeplechasing: www.nationalsteeplechase.com • Virginia steeplechasing: www.vasteeplechase.com • Virginia point-to-point: www.morvenpark.org/ceo • U.S., worldwide flat racing: www.bloodhorse.com; www.thoroughbredtimes.com • Maryland steeplechasing: www.maryiandsteepiechasing.com • Amateur steeplechase riding: www.amateurridersdub.org • North American Point-to-Pcint Association: www.naptp.com • Daily, weekly steeplechase news: www.fauquier.com; www.steeplechasetimes.com; www.chronofhorse.com Check out the 2005 Virginia steeplechase circuit in pictures Saturday, February 26 12:30 p.m. CASANOVA HUNT POINT-TO-POINT Buck!and Farm, Gainesville Information (540) 788-4806 ^Jlie 84th f^unning the MIDDLEBURG '^d Spring & ace$ GLENWOOD PARK, MIDDLEBURG APRIL 23,2005 Post Time 1:30 p.m. • Six Races with Total Purses of $160,000 Featuring the $75,000 Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase and the $20,000 Alfred M. Hunt Steeplechase Reserved Parking and Tickets: 540-687-6545 Fax: 540-687-3643 www.middleburgspringraces.com • Tickets on Race Day $20/person Saturday, March 5 1 p.m. RAPPAHANNOCK HUNT POINT-TO-POINT Bleu Rock Inn, Washington Information (540) 547-2810 Blue Ridge Emporium Multi-Dealers... 90+ Shops Antiques Furniture Glassware Collectibles Crafts & Gifts Pet Supplies Year Round Christmas Shop 6 Rooms full of Ornaments. Stockings. Figurines. Linens. Cutting Boards. Coasters. Buyer's Choice - The Carolers & Much Much More In House Gift Shop Slates. Welcome Signs. ■Linens. Cutting Boards. Coasters. & More VA's Finest Food Products Buyer's Choice - The Carolers ■ Choose a Stunning and Secure Morton Equestrian Facility... * ■%*'*'' T '"’ 16478 Industrial Road* 540-825-3633 x .i >’*4yi 4*:V' sssgi ^}^^1iinivw.fi)ortQnbuildings.com .. Ask to see one of Morton's local barns or arenas. MORTON BUILDINGS

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A nice head start... Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker Thats Rappahannock rider Natasha Aylor leading the way at the inaugural Oak Ridge races last fall. The point-to-point meet was the first at the historic estate built by Thomas Fortune Ryan; the National Steeplechase Association has the races on the calendar this year Oct. 23. “A community can children safe from harm only if ail of its citizens do something tc Childhelp USA thanks the Times Community Newspapers and Pet Arundel for thehN^lingnessJ^Mr part of the solution. If you wuld like to help Childhelp USMome to the rescue of children in^isis, please call us at 703-208-1500 or visit our website at childhelpva.org.” Michael Caplin (with son, Bennett) Director of Eastern Operations ChildhelpUSA Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Downs From Page 16 2006 and 2007 will be completed after both groups meet and review purse projections for the relevant years. The two groups will establish a Virginia Turf Festival planning committee which will include representatives of Colonial, the Virginia HBPA, the Maryland r Jockey Club and the Virginia Thoroughbred Association. One popular spectator attrac- - tdon at the New Kent County facility has been Saturday steeplechase days. Jump racing has regularly attracted the biggest daily crowds to the track. The Strawberry Hill races, held at Colonial in April, help build and maintain a local fan base who have come to view the track as more of a party place than a betting outlet. 1 Loudoun County Milling Company Rt. 7 Bypass at the Hamilton Exit 540-338-7161 Feeding Horses for over 75 Years Made Fresh Daily • No Preservatives Added Loudoun Supreme Pellets & Sweet Feeds All Purina Brand Horse Feeds Pine Shavings • Timothy Hay • Straw • Alfalfa Hay Cubes THE AT¥ OF THE YEAR

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