Rappahannock News, April 14, 2005

I hfc Q tfl z ro t, 04 3> D1^ O O A 127th Year ... No. 15 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2005 Worldwide at Timescommunity.com 50 cents Historic home in Sperryville gets a face-lift By .Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer With real estate booming in Rappahannock County, the sale of land has become quite a topic among residents, especially with larger parcels of land. A purchase was made in September of 2004 on one of the oldest estate homes in the area, Montpelier. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the sale of the approximately 175-acre parcel of land which includes a 110-foot long historic home is that negotiations were made via telephone across the Atlantic Ocean. “We had visited Rappahannock and fell in love with the area so when Alan (Zuschlag) called and said he had the perfect house for us, we bought the place,” Roger Scruton recalled. One of the selling points of the land is that the entire acreage had already been placed in scenic easement. Scruton has contacted the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) to learn how he can further preserve and protect his land. The Scrutons, Roger and Sophie and their two children currently live in England, but are making plans to Leapin’ llama ' ■ Photo by Richard Lykes Some 30 members of the Llama Association of Mid-Atlantic States (LAMAS) met at Gwen Hays and Clyde Humphrey’s “West Wind Farm" near Castleton on Saturday for their spring quarterly meeting. Llamas are members of the camel family and are among the first animals ever domesticated to provide native herdsmen in the South American Andes wool for clothing, hide for shelter, and pellets for fuel. Although styr and independent llamas also are gentle and curious. As highly social A animals, they are easily trained and easy to handle, even for children, "Wt this picture, Oya^Hurnphrey^ is Shown running one of West Wind * Farm’s prize-winning llamas, “Silver," through his paces as the llama jumps over his first hurdle in a race. The llamas showcased at this meeting also jumped through hula-hoops, crossed over small bridges, and carefully weaved through orange highway cones. relocate to Rappahannock County once renovations are complete in their new home. The work began shortly after the September purchase, with Washington contractor Butch Zindel overseeing the transformation. “We want to keep the historic nature of the home,” Scruton said, “we simply need to make some adjustments for moaem conveniences.” The Scruton’s have already invested in electrical wiring throughout the house as well as central heating. At the top of the grand staircase which winds through me center oi tne home, they are adding a bathroom and will put in additional bathrooms in what was once / used as closet-type space. / Otherwise, the home / will remain basically the ( same as it was when addi tions were made during the I late 1800s, including two upstairs | bedrooms. Scruton also expressed a desire to find someone to copy the ornate paintings on the ceilings which were done by Hessians who remained in the area after the American Revolution once the ceilings and walls have been replastered. Historical home Montpelier, which means “little mountain,” was built in a time when most of Rappahannock County was still rolling wooded mountains, circa 173J>. — f The house was one of three homes built for Francis Thorton II and his wife, Mary, and their sons.. Two of the homes, Thornton Hill and Montpelier, were built in Rappahan fJJ Photo by Richard Lykes if HISTORIC MANSION: Montpelier remains much as it has over r the past 270 years just off Route 231 in Sperryville. PART OF HISTORY: This Union Army shell from the Civil War and these forks, presumably hidden during the Civil War, have been found in the Walls at Montpelier. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jeanne Spath nock County, while the third, Champlain, was built in Madison County. Montpelier, built for William Thornton, was used as a summer home for the family to escape the onslaught of malaria■ transmitting mosquitoes that plagued their Fredericksburg home. For this reason, Montpelier was built with no hallways. The stately home is long but it’s width is about as wide as one room, allowing for crossventilation during the hot Virginia summers. Champlain, according to Rappahannock native William Fletcher III, burned in the late 1700’s. Fletcher has considerable history about the homes since his mother Mildred “Milly” Fletcher was boiHr • into the Thornton family. Francis Thornton II, who was originally from Caroline County, acquired land grants for 4,452-acres in northern FT Valley and then his son, Francis Thornton III acquired land grants for 2,631-acres in southern FT Valley. A land grant was a land purchase made with an initial cash payment, followed by annual rent until the land value was paid in full. According to Fletcher, two of the Thornton women became aunts to the country’s founding father, George Washington. Washington is said to have visited often at Champlain as well as Montpelier. While there is some record of history in the 1700’s of the home, most of the history was documented aftei 1812, when Dr. Philip Thornton took Miss Caroline Homassel as his bride, returning to the Rappahannock mansion. Rappahannock romance According to numerous historical accounts, Homassel was engaged to See MONTPELIER, Page A2 Meetings • On Thursday, April 14 the Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) will met at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall on Gay Street. • The Rappahannock-Rapidan Disability Services Board will meet on Tuesday, April 26, at 10 a.m. in the conference room of the Madison County Department of Social Services. The board is responsible for planning and advocacy for persons with sensory and physical disabilities in Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Counties. For more information, call (540) 829-7450. • The next regular meeting of * the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission will be held Wednesday, April 27, 1 p.m. at the RappahannockRapidan Regional Commission Offices, 420 Southridge Parkway, Suite 106, Culpeper, VA 22701. • The Rappahannock County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will meet on Wednesday, April 27 at 10 a.m. in the courthouse. Interested residents are invited to attend. All are reminded that information on emergency planning, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and county emergency operations plan is available at the office of emergency management in the magistrate’s office next to the Sheriff’s office. V sJ I vv Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) FIRE LINE: Firefighters from several Rappahannock companies look on as the fire in Gid Brown forest is finally contained by the fire line. Fire destroys Gid Brown forest acreage By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer A fire broke out in Gid Brown forest on George Gardner’s property last Wednesday, April 6, around 2 p.m., burning approximately 17 acres of the wooded land, approximately 5060-yards from Gardner’s residence. According to Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue Chief, Ann Spieker, the blaze appeared to have begun when a large pine tree was blown over with several of its dead limbs falling into a nearby power pole. Once the limbs touched the live wire, they ignited and then fell to the See FIRE, Page A2 Fond farewell State Police Trooper J. L. “Lee” Felts is leaving Rappahannock County after serving the area for approximately two years. Felts will be returning to his hometown in Carroll County, serving with the Virginia State Police in Pulaski [ County. “I’ve tried to treat everyone the same since I’ve been here," Felts said, “I’m going to miss everyone.” Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Ctatterfcuck Save the child Beverly Leathers from social services talks about Child Abuse Month. See Page A3. Plenty of Sweets Saturday was perfect weather for this year’s Old Dominion Point-to-Point. ; See Page B1. Pretty in pink Check out the variety of azalea blooms at Long Mountain nursery. See Page B1, Ragweed sunbursts Local naturalists Sara and Jim Lawrey stay allergy free as they talk about local pollens. See Page A12.

Montpelier Prom Page A1 - Alfred Madison, the nephew of President James Madison. However, before they could be married, Alfred died with complications related to tuberculosis. On December 26, 1811, Homassel, who had been orphaned during her youth by her parents, was attending the Richmond Theater with her uncle, who had raised her. That fateful night found Homassel at the mercy of Dr. Philip Thornton when fire broke out in the theater, resulting in the death of approximately 100 people. Thornton reportedly lowered Homassel by her hair into the large crowd gathered outside a window, to safety. Her uncle, who fled the building, also through a window, injured his ankle. Homassel asked Thornton how she could repay him for saving her life and later taking care of her uncle until he was well again, to which he requested her hand in marriage. According to Fletcher, she told Thornton that her heart had died with Alfred Madison, but she would give her hand in marriage to Thornton. It was in her legendary diaries that much of the Montpelier history was preserved, including the renovations she made to the mansion, including changing the fireplaces from wood burning to more efficient coal burning units. Also included in her diaries is an account of the invasion of Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jeanne Spath NEW OWNER: Roger Scruton stands at the fireplace in the living room of his new home, Montpelier, which is in the process of being renovated. the Union Army during the Civil War. “The Northern army of 60,000 under Generals Seigel and Milroy, came to Sperryville and Woodville, made me a prisoner in my own yard, took possession of my mill, my flour, wheat, rye and oats, carried away twelve wagon loads of com, nearly all my bacon, with seven horses and all my stock nearly, except for a few sheep they could not drive out and two cows that got into the woods,” Homassel-Thomton recounted in an 1872 legal proceeding. During recent renovations of the home, several forks that were hidden in the walls of the house were found, presumably hidden from those troops. A union shell was also found in one of the exterior walls as well as an 1807 inventory of William o 5:30 pm Friday, April 15, at the auction gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville Here v a general household auction that will hold a few surprises for you, too. FURNITURE- tables, chairs, rockers, stands, beds and more ACCOUTREMENTS- old school desks, lamps, mirrors, pictures, bookcases, 20+ HESS COLLECTOR TRUCK/BANKS, porcelain, pottery, glassware, kitchenware, country collectibles, kid stuff- including a pink Barbie car, etc. A most interesting BOX LOT HEAVEN, too! Bill Payne Auctions, inc. VAAF330 RO. 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Virginia 22747 This form mav also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS OM Address: New Address: L Thornton, Jr.’s estate that was found in one of the interior walls. Plans for Montpelier The Scrutons are hoping to have the renovations of their new home completed by the fall of 2005 and are in the decision phase of deciding when to make the move to the United States. An avid horseman and foxhunter, Scruton anticipates being able to stand on the veranda that expands across the entire back of the house, overlooking the farm, watching horses graze in the pasture to the right and cattle in the back. Surveying the panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains hum the top of Ins newly found “little mountain,” Scruton said, “we have a lot of work to do here, lots of fences to build and work inside, but it is so beautiful.” Gray Ghost named ‘Best of the East’ Gray Ghost Vineyards 2003 Adieu received the “Best of the East” award presented by Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine, a national wine industry publication, for an unprecedented second consecutive year! In addition, Gray Ghost’s 2002 Reserve Chardonnay ranked in the top ten and was named “Best White Vinifera”. A1 and Cheryl Kellert, coowners and winemakers, were honored to accept the prestigious award presented by Richard Leahy, Program Director of Wineries Unlimited at the awards ceremony in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, March 23rd. “There was strong competition in the Best of the East at Wineries Unlimited from wineries in 16 states. The top ten wines, in vinifera and hybrid categories, showed the diversity and high quality across the East today. Gray Ghost not only placed two wines in the top ten, winning two separate categories (best white vinifera for a reserve chardonnay and best dessert wine), but also their Adieu won Photo courtesy of Gray Ghost The Gray Ghost family was pleased to pour their awardwinning wines at the “Best of the East” ceremony. From left Al E. Kellert, Cheryl Kellert, Al Kellert and Amy K. Payette. the coveted top award for Best of the East for the second year in a row, a remarkable achievement,” declared Program Director Richard Leahy. Each year, Vineyard and Winery Management honors the top ten scoring wines east of California. Rankings are based on the number of competitions a winery has won as well as what award the winery received (gold, silver, bronze). Gray Ghost was awarded first place because the 2003 Adieu won in more National and International wine competitions than any other winery east of California! Gray Ghost is the only Virginia winery to be named “Best of the East” as well as placing in the top ten multiple years. In addition, Gray Ghost was the only Virginia winery to be recognized at this year’s awards ceremony. In honor of this prestigious award, Gray Ghost will offer complimentary tastings of the Adieu throughout the month of May! “Our focus at Gray Ghost is to make the highest quality wines possible. Tb be awarded the “Best of the East’ two consecutive years on two different vintage wines illustrates our commitment to quality. We’re thrilled to bring international recognition to Virginia and the wines that are made here!” commented A1 Kellert. Gray Ghost Winery is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. The tasting room is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pnr." Fire From Page A1 ground, further igniting debris which quickly spread into Shenandoah National Forest territory. Initially, reports were made to the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department of smoke sightings in the vicinity. Sheriff Larry Sherertz was the first on New Landfill Hours Effective May 1 the Rappahannock County Sanitary landfill will be open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Saturday ' v The landfill will no longer maintain hours after 5:30 PM the scene, quickly putting a line between Gardner’s (who was not home at the time) house and the blaze, suppressing the encroaching fire. “I was in the area and it is essential to set up a fire line as quickly as possible,” Sherertz said, “the crews got there quickly and did a great job with this fire.” With the call going out to the Washington Fire and Rescue Department, crews began arriving and were sent to cover the left and right flanks and also the head of the fire. A natural fire line was established with a four-wheeler trail that was discovered. However, crews at the head and right flank continually battled the blaze as it kept flaring up, jumping containing lines. “It’s just a matter of getting to the head of the fire and putting a fire line in so the fire cannot cross it,” said Sperryville fireman Freddie Thompson, who was located in the right flank. As units from Washington, Amissville, Castleton and Sperryville Fire and Rescue Departments continued to battle the blaze, approximately 15 Shenandoah National Parks and Forestry personnel came into assist. “Many thanks go to Bob at Hillsdale Country Store for cases of water for thirsty firefighters and the Country Cafe fot quick response in sandwich making for hungry firefighters,” said Spieker. With the fire out, the last group of volunteer firefighters returned to their stations around 8:30 p.m. George Sweat of the park service remained at the scene, walking the lines checking for spot fires, throughout the night. 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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month By Ruth Purnell Rappahannock News Staff Writer April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Beverly Leathers of the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services has offered her help in clearing up some of the more widespread misconceptions about child abuse. According to the Virginia Department of Social Services, “there are six categories for a founded disposition of abuse or neglect and they are physical abuse, physical neglect, failure to thrive, medical neglect, mental abuse, and sexual abuse.” A common misunderstanding is that the Department of Social Services’ role is to remove children from their homes when they have been victims of child abuse. However, the reality is that the department only removes children when all other remedies have been exhausted. “The last thing we want to do is take children away from their families,” said Leathers. Child Protective Services has changed drastically over the years, going from a system of “investigations” which was perceived as more punitive in nature, to having a choice between investigating allegations or doing family assessments. Family assessments are seen as far more family friendly as they focus on identifying problems, providing services to enhance family functioning and ensure safety of the children. “Our first priority is to strengthen the family, develop a plan, and deliver a service,” said Leathers who feels that by strengthening and maintaining families, when possible, everyone wins. Leathers explained that there are four criteria that must be met before a situation is considered a valid report of child abuse, which could be either assessed or investigated: • the child must be under the age of eighteen, • the alleged abuse must have occurred in the jurisdiction of the department you are calling, • the allegations must meet a definition of abuse/neglect, and • it must be caretaker related. (This means the abuse was done by a parent or someone acting in the place of the parent). A primaiy focus of the department is on prevention of child abuse. Often families may be experiencing problems, which if handled early can prevent escalation into more serious situations. “We try to provide services to stop abuse from becoming a problem,” said Leathers. These preventative measures often take place in the school where teachers are mandated by the state to report any signs of an abused child. The law does not require Child Protective Services to seek parental permission before interviewing a child. In Rappahannock County Heide Escude is one of the social workers at the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services who deals with reports of child abuse. Escude said she has noticed that reports of abuse tend to come more often at certain times of the year. When children are home for the holidays or during Christmas time, finances can become an issue. Some families tend to have a more difficult time and then there are flare-ups reported Escude. Reports of child abuse to the Rappahannock department come from a mix of people explained Escude, who said she sometimes gets calls from people who are mandated to report abuse such as teachers or doctors. On a positive note, Escude said that more of the reported cases culminate in family friendly assessments, instead of investigations. r Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Ruth Pume* Beverly Leathers Department of Social Services Rappahannock County What does state law say about child abuse? Under Virginia law, an abused child is any child under 18 whose parents or any other person responsible for the care of the child, does any or all of the following: • Causes, or threatens to cause, a physical or mental injury except for an accident • Fails to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care or caring support , • Abandons the child • Fails to provide the kind of supervision necessary for a child’s age or level of development • Commits, or allows to be committed, any illegal sexual act involving the child including incest, fondling, indecent exposure, prostitution or allows the child to be used in any explicit visual material. Beverly Leathers shared some 2002 statistics that the Department of Social Services has gathered from various agencies. • Every 8 hours a victim seeks shelter from a domestic violence program, but is denied for lack of space (Virginia Against Domestic Violence) • Every 7 days a child aged 19 or under is murdered (Virginia State Police) • Every 65 minutes a baby is born to an unmarried, teenaged mother (Virginia Department of Health) • Every 2.5 hours a child is served by a domestic violence program. 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One is to remove an auxiliary gym from construction plans, the second is to delete a track upgrade and classroom additions. Superintendent Bob Chappell read aloud his recommendation. “The board has determined on the advice of counsel that it will make a procurement for construction under the sole source provisions of the Virginia Procurement Act and that there is only one source available to do the work.” According to Chappell, there are numerous reasons for this situation, including that there were only three construction firms that purchased bid documents; of those three only one submitted a bid. The sole bidder, Lantz Construction of Winchester, agreed to meet the time requirements needed to complete the roof of Rappahannock County Elementary School (RCES). Chappell also advised the board that it is important to install the RCES air-conditioning as soon as possible, and finally stated, “The sole bidder has indicated a willingness to work with subs to try to reduce the price of the gym and the RCES addition to a level acceptable to the Board.” The new contract will allow for the construction of the RCES roof, the electrical upgrade, and HVAC upgrade and will come to $2,353,670. $38,600 will be subtracted from this total because the storm water system will be paid for separately by the county. The new total of the construction project comes to $2,315,070. The discussed auxiliary gym and the RCES addition will be listed in the contract as “alternatives” for up to 60 days. During this time period the contractor has agreed to work with the schools, "lb see if costs may he lowered to a value Manage Powdery Mildew by Rotating Grape Fungicides Powdery mildew lias reportedly developed resistance to strobilnrin and sterol inhibitor fongicides. 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Although the board had already voted to accept Chappell’s recommendation, Makela spoke to the board on the importance of upgrading the track. “The kids deserve it,” said Makela who also added that the current track is no longer being maintained and deteriorating rapidly. Makela also suggested that the board explore further cost saving measures for constructing the new roof and suggested that if a classroom addition could not be built, upgrading the current portable classrooms the school utilizes could r be an option. “Portables have come a long way. I know its always nice to go with bricks and mortar, but sometimes you have to buy the Chevrolet when you want the Cadillac, added Makela. Quick to respond was Kathryn TYeanor, also of Jackson District, who said she was concerned that the educational experience of the children in the trailers was less than optimal. She explained there was a lack of space and the trailers are, “busting at their seams. Treanor went on to say that while she understands the track and the gym are important, her priority is academics In attempts to upgrade the educational provisions of Rappahannock County Schools, the board has previously approved the implementation of the Cambridge Program, a standardized international program of studies for the “four core” academic subjects and additional elective subjects. At the end of the evening the Superintendent made his report to the board, stating he will serve as the interim Cambridge coordinator to get the preliminary training set up for teachers who will begin implementing the Cambridge Program into the schools this fall. Rappahannock County Road Map 24" by 24" dry-mounted, framed and ready to hang! $95 plus shipping and handling (free local delivery) Carl Zitzmann Photography 540-937-6430 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. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 April 14, 2005 -&appafjannocfe JSetoSEstablished 1877 1 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.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, April 14, 2005 Our View Springtime triage There is something about fine weather that brings out the best in most of us. Steps become more spritely, smiles are greeted with smiles, more time is spent outdoors puttering in vast or small plots of earth, new recipes are looked at — particularly those that can be cooked outdoors on a new grill, chilled for an afternoon picnic or sipped slowly watching a sunset. It’s that time of year when everything and everyone gets a chance at renewal, to start again, to look ahead, to think grand thoughts and plan great things. It’s not how we start, it’s how we finish in life’s game. Some of us are slow starters but the lost w eight, the finished book, the balanced checkbook and the new love will come if we take those first steps. It’s all about choices. Triage comes, from the French word “trier” meaning “to sort.” Along with noticing all those brilliant tulips, dancing daffodils, and magnificent magnolias, have you noticed the Upcoming Events section in this paper? For the last several weeks, it has spilled over to other pages out of sheer necessity. For instance, this Saturday there are no less than a dozen events starting with an early morning fillyou-up type of breakfast, a car show, car wash, lots of people huffing on Fodderstack and others learning to weave baskets or play the drums. There’s no end to food opportunities during the day. You can bank on baked goods at the Washington Baptist Churclj annual spring event. Munch on a muffin as you stroll through Grandma’s attic or try a hamburger made from Sunnyside’s Kobe beef. As the sun begins to wane, the evening will pose quite a challenge “sorting” out just which of the many events to attend. Whether you decide on Chekhov, an aria, attending a “womanless pageant” or learning more about Social Security, take a step to one of them. It’s quite a springtime triage. Enjoy. Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO April 15,1965 Entrance fees as set forth in the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 have been placed in effect in Shenandoah National Park, Superintendent R. Taylor Hoskins announced this week. Exempt from the fees are all persons under 16 years of age, according to Hoskins. Others will have a choice of purchasing an annual Recreation Conservation Sticker at $7 per car or paying a daily fee of 50 cents per person. Dolly, a half-bred pony owned by B. R. Cox of Washington, Va., foaled a colt last Wednesday, and it was immediately claimed by ' ox’s granddaughter DruciUa Davis. Emory Russell gave the Rev. Charles Glaenzer, of Washington, the keys to his new Dodge motor home which Mr. Glaenzer purchased through Russell Brothers, Flint Hill. The house on wheels is equipped with all the conveniences’of modem day living, including air conditioning, TV, and has sleeping space for six. The Glaenzers then took an overnight shakedown trip in their new moblie motor home Tuesday. They spent the night at Bog Meadows camp ground on Skyline Drive. 25 YEARS AGO April 17,1980 Late Monday afternoon, a tornado touched down in the CastletonWoodville area of Rappahannock. The tornado’s funnel hit Harry Clarkson’s White Gate Farm near Castleton, skimming off the roof of the bam, strewing parts around the field which were also found entwined in an old pear tree. Poles were dislodged and a small building moved off its foundation. The tomando also reportedly toppled a utility pole and power lines onto a passing truck but no one was injured. Plans to open the Rappahannock ski area in Harris Hollow as a private club have been abandoned. According to Eric E. Adamson, general partner in Rapp-Skj Limited Partnership, interest from skiers has just not been sufficient to justify the improvements to the ski area. Under the club plan, the ski area would have been open on weekends and holidays to members and guests only and to the general public on weekdays. Adamson reported that the ski area is once again up for sale. Ee the. etsr tike ToTELLVaR^P ^yoaWWjo $PM5Y<X}fc ftofcTlON 0? A Letters ‘Spiritual healing’ called into question Dr. Dale H. Schusterman, whom you profiled on March 31, has every right to his medical/religious beliefs, as his patients (followers) have to theirs. And of course the Rappahannock News has a right, a duty, even to report on his visit to the county. But the newspaper crossed an important journalistic line in the way it reported on Dr. Schusterman’s “spiritual healing” practice. You stated, without attribution or evidence, that “Schusterman’s techniques have been used successfully time and again to bring about healing, joy and well being.” That’s not news reporting, that’s editorializing. It reads like a press release from Dr. Schusterman’s public relations agent. The world is full of pse'u doscience and quackery, and the Rappahannock News ought not be seen as endorsing it. After all, Dr. Schusterman is free to place an ad in the paper. Gary H. Anthes Arlington Spring art camp appreciated I would like to extend a public note of thanks to our School Board for giving permission to Janet Kerig to hold the spring art camp at RCES over spring break. What an invaluable service Janet provided for the children of our county! She took great care to provide percussion/drumming experiences and quality crafts for the campers. A good time was had. by all. I’m surprised that more children weren’t there, but I’m sure next year will be differ ent. We are looking forward to her summer offerings. Lorinda Bosch Amissville County Emergency Services needs a change I read the editorials relating to Mr. Williams resigning Fire/Rescue in Chester Gap with apprehension. It is disconcerting to see a service so necessary, slowly wither away. I am also very clear why Mr. Williams may choose to walk away. While people might argue about the existence of more demanding kinds of public service out there, I don’t think anyone would argue about emergency services being a very demanding “time hog”. There are no end to new requirements. There are less and less volunteers to do more and more work. In addition, no matter what a person does, or how good their intentions might be, it is never good" enough or appropriate from other points of view. I often wonder if confrontational mindsets aren’t a direct result of constant stress and unpleasant situations. * Emergency services certainly has a significant share of those two attributes. The larger organizational issues may simply be a direct result of individual mindsets. A significant number of very good volunteers have walked away from emergency services. For what it is worth, I haven’t talked to any emergency services personnel to date (east coast or west coast) who do not also relate similar kinds of issues. Others tell me these issues are very common within all volunteer organizations. Suffice to say, in Rappahannock County, the number of emergency services volunteers are seriously declining. I believe Rappahannock county needs to implement paid emergency services very soon. Converting to paid emergency services will be a challenge for sure, but that is no reason not to make the change. Finding the right emergency services director will also be a challenge, but necessary. That person will need to unify all existing policies into a new, uniform, county wide policy. I personally believe the new director should also manage Fire/Rescue related activities within the Sheriff’s Department to effectively bring those resources into alignment with the larger picture. I would say this new director is going to be well occupied tiying to rein in all the various fragments, and head them down a common path. With respect to Kevin Williams, I think Rappahannock County and Chester Gap owes Kevin and his family a huge THANK YOU for his years of service and dedication. I ( for one ) am crystal clear about the price he and his family paid for those years of service. Carl Aplin Sperryville It’s important to know the facts on Social Security On March 1, 2005 Terri Gross, host of Fresh Air on WETA, interviewed Dr. Edward Berkowitz, chairman of George Washington University's History Department. His field of expertise is Social Security. He has written books, magazine articles, and testified before Congress on Social Security. I went online and obtained his e-mail address and asked if he would consider coming to Rappahannock County to educate our citizens about Social Security. He graciously agreed. The task I gave him is to explain the historical context in which Social Security was developed; how it has evolved; and finally, what are the facts about the Social Security Trust Fund regarding solvency, benefit change, and danger of collapse. My vision and his purpose are not political. They are simply educational, to give you facts about this most important program. Please try to attend his seminar on Saturday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rappahannock High School auditorium. Franklin L. Brosgol, M.D. Flint Hill It’s new, it’s innovative, it’s Nia, check it out! Recently, the Rappahannock Neu s has had some great write-ups about the new fitness classes, now available in downtown Sperryville, across the street from the Sperryville Book Store. I decided to check it out for myself, and I am happy to report that the Nia classes I have been taking are very interesting and innovative, and a step above anything I have taken before. Kim Foster enthusiastically guides the class through movements designed to enhance flexibility and strength, with a combination of dance, martial arts and yoga, as well as visualization tech niques. She reminds us often to tune in to how our own body wants and needs to move, as each of us has challenges unique to the individual. The music she uses is inspiring and exciting, drawing from all musical genres, and I leave every session with Kim feeling invigorated and renewed! Sperryville has long been waiting for this great service, and I encourage everyone to stop by the Quest Studio on Main Street and find out more about it. Your first session is free! Linda Heimstra Nethers Montessori for the middle schooler ien asked about the Farm V V School at Belle Meade, which my 12-year-old daughter attends, I always respond” brilliant and inspired.” My daughter is one of those pioneer students whom Jim Webster referred to in the piece in your paper. She started last fall, and for the first time in her academic career has found a setting where she is challenged. engaged, excited and joyous about learning. She starts each day with eager anticipation and returns each afternoon happy (usually tired from good physical w *k) and satisfied with her achievements of the day. The program, thanks Jim and Elizabeth Webster, provides an array of opportunities for the children to leam about life, farming, community cooperation and nature. The school also engages the children in challenging academic course work. All fine-timed to meet the needs of each child. Susan Hoffman and Mike Biniec, who so lovingly and authentically restored the beautiful building, deserve congratulations for holding a vision to return the school to its original purpose. Additionally, the schoolhouse is a beautiful setting to take a yoga class jr host a special event or party. I encourage all parents, and other communit> members, to check out the school. We are blessed to have such an extraordinary educational expe rience right here in Rappahannock. I am eternally grateful for the special, first rate opportunity my daughter has been given. Call the school at 987-9690 and keep your eye out for an upcoming Open House. For our family, this is education as it should be; engaging the whole person with meaningful, self directed, brilliant and inspired learning! Jenny Millan Sperryville

Right tree, right place: Some tips before you buy Photo Courtesy James Wood THINK FIRST: Planting a tree successfully, and having it thrive, requires consideration of a wide variety of pre-planting issues. ' » ’ iff • Rappahannock County High School HONOR ROLL Fourth Marking Period • Eighth Grade All A Emma Kathryn Hathaway Caroline Meade Thacher Massit Justine Hannah Rosenbaum Chase Michael Tupper Megan Tyler Wheatley A/B Emily Carter Kara'Grace Corbin Jacob Bernard Drake Ella Katherine Miller Christopher Richard Nugent Sarah Eli:abeth Smoot William Edward Southard Arland Christine Elisabeth Welch Brittany Renee Williams Donovan Lee Zeh Freshman All A Jonathan Edward Butler Jake Anthony Dore' Hannah Margaret Gall Kimberly Ann Hutcheson Katherine Leigh Long Paula Rebecca Raney Kevin Junior Settle Kyle Davis Settle Will Anton Sonnett Jordan Timothy Torrance Jason Scott Wiese A/B Elizabeth Blankenship Brittany Lynn Buchhol: Alana Bryn Cloud Charles Ray Crawford Dugald Walter Brisbane Day Ryan M. Devine Samantha Dawn Falls Timothy William Fitzmoms. Amanda Marie Frye Richard Wayne Gallihugh Crystal Dee Heflin Nancy Marie Herbert Zackery Levi Jackson Noel Katherine Johns Osha Kondori Hunter Lee Minder Owen Searle Monroe Pete Junior Richards II George Jacob Rosenbaum Janies Arthur Silvey Nathan Shane Stout Natasha Mary Webster Sophomores All A Jenkins Linebaugh Dove Amber Dawn Long Anna Ardell Oehser Anna Victoria Owens Jesse Allen Painter Meagan Elaine Smith Thomas Clay Vickers A/B Steven Douglas Butler Lauren Nicole Foster James Alexander Hence Corey Alan Hitt Katrina Elise Johanson Anthony Earl Kestner Joshua Bryan-Hackley Makela Erick Michael Montague *■ Christina Elizabeth Naramore Kaitland Marie Payne Amanda Leigh Plaugher Ethan Michael Russell Kelsey Ann Stanley Laura Ann Wheatley ' Shannon Renee Woodward Juniors All A Justin Alan Gheen A/B Allison M. Antony Charles Edward Carroll 111 Bethany L. Dodson John Thomas Grigsby Steven Curtis Jenkins Anne-Ashleigh Paige Larnma James Forrest Marquisee , Kevin William Martin Zachery R. McKinney William Alan Norman Devin Shay Perrv Justin Timothy Robinson Norman Edward Taylor 111 Karl David Thornhill Andrew W. Treanor Patrick A. Treanor Alicia Ann Vanegas Seniors All A Robert Dwavne Bowers Tova Namoiera Burrell Crystal Lvan Cuhbage Marcus A an Deal Ravmond burr John Michael Harrison Anna C. Krevhng Paige C. Pavne Sandra Dawn Swam C Liitlm C. Waites Leslie Ann William' Carrie N,. Tingling Daniel hi.ike howell A/B Edward Marshall Barron Robin Ashley Barron Munguntsetseg Bumbao Angela Nicole B\waters Brittain M. Davis Jennifer Lynn berdetta Tvnuver McCain Freeman Rachel E. Gall Benjamin Thomas Hahn Kendra M. 1 Pitt Megan E. Humbles Kelsey N. Hutcheson Lauren Mackenzie Kaye Carla M. Keyser Paige Kalte Lvsaght Mistv Kav Me Peak Ashley Victoria Mills . Sarah Paige Mills Mattie Jacqueline Nawrocki Garrett James Ri::ardi Sheri Lvnn Woodward Rappahannock National Bank www rappahannoMbanli.com 7 Bank Road Washington, VA 22747 Phone: (540) 987-8384 Toll Free: (877) 652-1122 By James Wood Special to the Rappahannock News Choosing the right tree for a particular site is important to ensure a long-lived and healthy tree. Unfortunately, little thought is given prior to selecting a tree for a specified location. As a result, the tree may not flourish, resulting in poor health, maintenance expenses, and possibly death. There are many factors to consider before making a trip to the nursery to select a tree. Once the tree’s location has been determined the following attributes should be considered: soil type, light exposure, tree size and form, fate of growth, root structure, plant features, and disease resistance. Soil type and moisture The first place to start is to have your soil tested prior to planting. A soil test will provide you with information regarding soil pH, organic matter content and any nutrient deficiencies. Soil moisture is also important to consider: Is the area wet most of the time, or is it a dry site? Trees that require a lot of moisture will not do well when planted on a dry site, and vice versa. Light exposure Determine the amount of sunlight in the area selected. Plants are either shade-tolerant or shade-intolerant. Shade-tolerant plants will do well in the shade or filtered light, where shade-intolerant plants require full sun to thrive. Tree size This element in selecting a tree is probably the most overlooked. Knowing how tall and wide the tree is going to be at maturity is very important. Trees are often planted when they are young and are placed too close to a house or under overhead utility lines. This usually doesn’t cause an immediate problem, but as the tree grows it begins to rub against the house or to interfere with the utility lines. At that point, the tree will require regular pruning to help maintain its size — or it may need to be cut down because it has outgrown its space. Growth rate Trees that are fast growing are more desirable to people than moderate growth rates because they provide shade quickly, screen from the wind, or block unpleasant views. However, these trees are more prone to breaking and storm damage. These trees also live a shorter time than a tree with more modest growth rates. Trees with modest growth rates can be encouraged to grow more rapidly than normal if trees are selected for quality, planted properly, get adequate water and are fertilized regularly. Root structure Roots provide support, nutrients and water for the plant. Certain tree species are more prone to surface and -invasive roots. These can create problems in lawns for mowing, invade sewer lines, and cause sidewalks or driveways to crack. Plant features Plant features include leaves, thorns and prickly foliage, flowers and fruit. Leaf color and shape can provide interests in a landscape. Trees that have thorns or prickly leaves may cause problems when pruning or may reduce unwanted traffic Flowers add fragrance to the landscape, but do cause allergies. Fruits can cause maintenance problems if planted near a sidewalk, driveway, or patio. Many fruitless varieties of trees are now available. Disease resistance There are only a few trees that are essentially pest-free Trees are being bred for disease and insect resistance. For example, there are now flowering crabapple trees that are resistant to most apple diseases. Selecting trees that are less susceptible to pests will reduce unwanted pesticide sprays. Taking all of these factors into consideration will help you select the right tree for the right place. Local Extension agents, certified arborists, and knowledgeable nursery staff can help you select the best tree for a given site. James Wood is an ISA-certified arborist who can be reached at Bartlett Tree Experts (540) 675-9981 or via e-mail at jwood@bartlett.com. > SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE Spring Special DRIVEWAYS FREE ESTIMATES CALL FOR DETAILS 1-800-DRIVEWAY 540-399-1372 Fax 540499-1373 • Subdivisions • Driveways • Tennis Courts • Fast Service • Latest Modern Equipment State Licensed • Insured Established 1971 Lignum, Virginia Serving Fauquier & Culpeper Counties Since 1971 SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE Good Home • Loving Family Monet 1-year old American Staffordshire Terrier - Spayed Female & 40 pounds. Monet is a wonderful little girl that was raised with children. She is great with other dogs her size or bigger. Monet is Ready For Adoption. Chanel 2-year old Dachshund Spayed Female - 21 pounds. 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Nawrocki and Palmer fare well at invitational By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County Higfl School’s Mattie Nawrocki jumped, leapt and ran her way into medaling positions last week, bringing home three seconds and a fourth, proving that A athletes are just as competitive as AA in track and field. The Panthers faced Strasburg High School, another A team as well as AA Loudoun County and host team Warren County. Nawrocki placed second in the long jump at 13.2 feet, just behind Strasburg’s Mariana Frye who jumped 14.9 feet. In the triple jump, Nawrocki placed fourth at 30 feet, 4 and one-half inches. In the running events, Nawrocki took silver in the 100-meter high hurdles with a time of 18 seconds, coming in behind Strasburg’s Lori Hines 16.3 second time. Nawrocki also took second in the 300 intermediate hurdles with a time of 54.8 seconds, again falling in behind Hines who finished in 49.6 seconds. Loudoun Valley dominated the girls’ field with 108.5, Strasburg falling in second with 86 points, Warren County with 27.5 and Rappahannock rounding out with 12 points on the day. For the men’s competition, Loudoun Valley also dominated there with 135 points, with Warren County falling in second place with a wide gap at 54.5, Strasburg finished 31.5 and Rappahannock rounded out with 10 points. Rappahannock’s men’s triple jumper Jesse Palmer finished fourth at 31 feet, 8 inches while Loudoun Valley dominated the top three positions. Palmer finished the 400meter run with a second place finish of 49.3. Rappahannock’s Josh Makela plated well in the 3200-meter, pulling in third place. For Panther Tymeyer Freeman, throwing the discus 104 feet, 4 inches earned him fifth place, going up against Warren County senior Kevin Boggs who shattered the Wildcat discus record with an incredible 161 feet, 6.6 inch throw. “I think the key for Loudoun Valley’s wins were when they rolled in to the competition with two busloads of competitors,” said Rappahannock Athletic Director J. D. Almond. The Rappahannock track team travels to Manassas Park on April 20. Rappahannock News Photos/Ann Spieker IN FLIGHT: Rappahannock County High School’s Mattie Nawrocki sails in the air during the long jump at Warren County. ON TRACK: Rapp’s Jesse Palmer keeps the pace in the 400-meter last week at the Warren County Invitational. Rapp soccer scores Girls Soccer The Rappahannock Incredibles, Rappahannock Soccer Association’s U-10 team opened the 2005 season with a win, downing the Culpeper Rockers, 2-1 The Incredibles goalkeeper Lauren Light held the Rockers to only one goal, assisted by teammates Emily Pearcy and Allison Stuart. Taylor Ordile scored early in the game with Eleasha Clement netting the winning goal with an assist by Light to make the score 2-1. The Rockers had an opportunity to tie the score with minutes left on the clock in a penalty kick. However, second half goalkeeper Mi mi White was able to make the save for Rappahannock. In girls U-12 action, the Fire Benders downed Orange County 8-0. Rapp’s Bym Sonnett got the girls off with the first goal, setting the tone for the first half of play which ended with the Fire Benders up by four. Additional goals by Haley Hogan, Amy Cooper and Jessie Boutte sealed the Rappahannock victory. Boys Soccer The boys Rappahannock Soccer Association team, the Rappahannock Roosters faced the Culpeper Killers in U-12 action Saturday, ending in tie, 0-0. Rapp’s goalkeeper James White was successful in saving numerous goal attempts. Rapp girls’ pull in win at Millbrook By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County High School girls’ softball team traveled to Winchester for a day of hard hitting in the Millbrook Tournament, losing the first outing against the host team, 8-5. Leading hitters for the first game were Noel Johns who went 2:4 and Rachel Gall, 2:3, both with a single and a double. Millbrook took the lead in the first, putting three runs on the board, the score remaining 3-0 until the fourth inning when Rapp’s bats came alive. Rapp took the lead in the fourth, posting four runs. However, the lead was short-lived with Millbrook’s bats nailing three runs on the board in the top of the fifth and then two more in the sixth. 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Poe young writers’ conference The Edgar Allan Poe Museum will be hosting its second annual Edgar Allan Poe Young Writers’ Conference June 19-26, 2005, - for high school students on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. The support and success of the first annual young writers’ conference, held in June 2004, inspired Dr. Harry L. Poe, President of the Poe Foundation and cpusin of Edgar Poe, to plan a second conference for this year. Last year’s conference included nine students from Virginia and Maryland, who spent a week meeting professional novelists, poets, playwrights, and journalists as well as developing their own work through workshops and lectures. “Focus on Poe” lectures and events included a tour of Poe’s Richmond and a trip to see Poe’s dorm room at the University of Virginia. Not only did the students meet Poe’s cousin, but they also met Edgar Poe, as interpreted by Norman George, who discussed the creation of his solo stage play Poe Alone: The Last Appeal. The conference concluded with the students reading their own work by candlefight at a reception in the Poe Museum’s Enchanted Garden. This year’s conference will include such distinguished lecturers as Howard Owen, Deputy Managing Editor for the Richmond Times Dispatch; Ron Smith, Writer-inResidence at St. Christopher’s School; Mary Flinn, senior editor of Blackbird; Welferd B. Taylor, Chair of English, Emeritus, at The University of Richmond; and Gene Fant, Chair of the English department at Union University. Lectures for the 2005 conference span a variety of topics, such as: Writing for a Literary Magazine, Writing a Novel as a Journalist, From Idea to Script to Stage, and Poe’s Use of Language. Students will. explore the world of Edgar Poe through his eyes with a visit to Poe’s Richmond, as well as his college days at the University of Virginia. Participants will also enjoy a Poe film festival and a reception in the Enchanted Garden of the Poe Museum. “Edgar Allan Poe had a passion to develop an indigenous American literary tradition. As editor of some of the most influential magazines of his day, he had the opportunity to cultivate and encourage a generation of writers,” said Dr. Harry Lee Poe, president of the Poe Museum. “The Young Photo courtesy of Edgar Allan Poe Museum PHOTO: Norman George as Edgar Allan Poe, with Harry Lee Poe. Writers’ Conference is a fitting initiative of the Poe Museum’s mission to cany on the legacy of Edgar Allan Poe. It was in Richmond, where Poe grew up, that adults took the time to encourage the teenage boy to write poetry. In that tradition, the Edgar Allan Poe Young Writers’ Conference will allow Richmond to encourage a new generation of young people to follow in the footsteps of Poe.” For more information or to obtain an application, please visit www.poemuseum.org or call 1-800-21E-AP0E. Great Meadow holds 4th of July art contest What: A great opportunity for students in Grades K-8 to participate in an art contest to celebrate the 4th of July. Prizes will be awarded in three categories one each for grades K-3; 4-6; and 7-8. Radio Shack has donated exciting prizes in each category. The winners will be published in local newspapers, honored at the 4th of July celebration and receive free tickets for their families to attend the celebration. When: April 15 - May 15, 2005 -Contest opens April 15 and closes on May 15 Where: Send entries postmarked no later than May 15 to Great Meadow attn: Cathy Hall, 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA 20198 Rules: • Only one entry per child.' Dual entries will not be considered. • All entries submitted must be original works based on the contest’s theme “Fireworks in the Sky” • All entries submitted must be the work of only one child. No assistance from others is permitted, except for that needed for entrants with visual or physical disabilities. • The entry should be the child’s best effort, but crooked lines, or misspelled words will not disqualify anyone. • All art work must be submitted on 8.5” or 11” paper. Information: Visit our website at www.GreatMeadow. org. For more information call Cathy Hall at Great Meadow at 540-253-5001 or ch@greatmeadow.org. Scholarships available to county youth Garden Club to offer scholarships The Rappahnnock County Garden Club will once again offer the Francis J. Leonard Memorial Scholarship to a senior in Rappahannock County for the purpose of continuing his or her education. A grant of $1,500 will be awarded to a student enrolling in a four-year college or university,- $1,000 will be given the first year and $500 in the second year. An applicant must be a resident of Rappahannock County, a member of this year’s graduating class (home schooled or other schools), be accepted at an accredited four-year school, have a need for financial assistance and be recommended by two non-related residents of Rappahannock County. The Garden Club also will offer a $1,000 scholarship grant in memory of Mary P. Marocchi. This grant was given by Rear Admiral J. Marocchi and family. The scholarship grant is being offered to a senior in Rappahannock County who is selecting a career in nursing or another area of medicine. In order to receive this scholarship the recipient must be a resident of Rappahannock County, a member of this year’s graduating class (home schooled or other schools), be accepted at an accredited fouryear college or university, have a need for financial assistance and be recommended by two non-related residents of Rappahannock County. Applications for the scholarships are available at the Next Step Program Advisor’s Office at the Rappahannock County High School or from Mrs. Mary Priest at 937-4072. The deadline for returning the applications to the guidance department of the Rappahannock County High School is May 16. College Scholarships available for children of military heroes Freedom Alliance provides tuition assistance to dependents of troops killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty Dulles, Virginia — The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund honors the bravery and dedication exhibited by Americans in our armed forces who have sacrificed life or limb in the defense of our country by providing college scholarships to their children. Freedom Alliance is now accepting applications for the 2005-2006 academic year. “We can never fully give back to our brave service members what they have sacrificed for us and the cause of freedom,” said Freedom Alliance President Tbm Kilgannon, “but what we can do is show our appreciation by helping their children pay for college.” The application deadline for the 2005-2006 academic year is June 30th. Freedom Alliance is accepting applications from dependent children of U.S. military personnel who have been killed or permanently disabled (100% VA rating) in the line of duty during the War on • Tferror (Iraq, Afghanistan, Philippines, etc.). Students must be enrolled (currently or by September 2005) at an accredited college, university or vocational school. Over the years, the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund has provided college scholarships to students whose parents have been killed or permanently disabled in such conflicts as the Persian Gulf War, the liberation of Grenada and the 1983 terrorist attack on the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut. In the most recent academic year, Freedom Alliance provided scholarships to 77 students. For more information about the Freedom Alliano • Scholarship Fund or to download an application, visit httpV/www. freedomalliance.org or call (800) 475-6620. 3820 Prince William Pkwy. 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Hearthstone will offer an Open House to the community on April 24 from 12 - 3 p.m. Located on Rt. 211 just 2 miles west of the town of Spenyville, all are welcome to come for a visit, talk with teachers about the curriculum, enjoy a walk around the grounds, and have questions answered about enrollment, Waldorf philosophy, and the plans being initiated for the growth of the school. Call 987-9212 for more information. Battle of the Books Competition The Rappahannock 6-8 grade Battle of the Books teams recently attended their first competition for this year on April 8, 2005. This competition was the Piedmont Open at Culpeper Middle School. Fourteen team members were divided into three teams. The Beasties team consisted of Gavin Forrest, Austin Burnett, Caroline Massie, and Megan Wheatley. The Panthers team included Jessica Bowman, Kristin Taylor, Tyler Crews, Joe Vickers, and Brittany Clatterbuck. The Bobcats team was comprised of Mairead McLaughlin, Allie Dor}), Taylor Light, Sarah Wheatley, and Fabian von Feilitzsch. While the Rappahannock teams didn’t place in the top three out of 13, they entertained their attending staff and families with their knowledge of the 19 books that were quizzed throughout the four rounds. Since August, these students have read, discussed, and quizzed each other on the 19 books on the Battle of the Books list. Mrs. Lilo Wolfe and Mrs. Barbara Wheatley are the sponsors for the Rappahannock Battle of the Books teams. The next Piedmont Battle of the Books competition will be held at Warrenton Middle School on April 29, 2005. The Wakefield Battle of the Books on May 22, 2005 will be the final competition for these Photo courtesy of Carol Lucking WATER PLAY: Hearthstone School’s nursery/kindergarten students enjoy exploring aquatic life in the wetlands as spring arrives in Rappahannock. amazing students for this school year. Science Event at RCES On Friday April 8th there was a special science event for students in grades 4-7. Rappahannock County Public Schools working with Curriculum Enrichment was thrilled to welcome the Science Museum of Virginia visit again this year. This visit involved two parts. There was a science museum set up in the gym area all day. Students in grades 4-7 were able to investigate the various interactive exhibits with their teachers. Students in grades 5-7 also had a one hour hands-on workshop in their classroom. This year the program was a life science adventure called BioExpress. BioExpress is a new program with the intent of providing educational and fun hands-on instructional materials for teaching science. Students participated in one hour workshops on some of the following topics: Adaptations, Fun with Microscopes, You’ve Got Some Nerve, Science Sleuth, and It’s in the Genes. Five Students Earn Spot on “Headmistress Honor Roll” Thursday, April 7th, WCDS Head of School Kathleen Grove hosted the first “Headmistress Honor Roll Lunch,” honoring five WCDS students who achieved a 9.8 average or above in the Third Quarter Grading period. Enjoying lunch at the Flint Hill Public House were 9th grader Marguerite Beattie, HONOR LUNCH: Enjoying lunch at the Flint Hill Public House with WCDS Head Mistress Kathy Grove were 9th grader Marguerite Beattie, 10th grader Jody Green, 11th grader Caitlin Hammelman, 10th grader Kevin Riedel, and 11th grader Allison Russo who all earned 9.8 or higher for their third quarter grading period. Photo courtesy of Robyn Jeanniton YOUNG SCIENTISTS: Fourth graders Blake Jeanniton and Kelsa Settle leam about science at RCES’s Science Event. 10th grader Jody Green, 11th grader Caitlin Hammelman, 10th grader Kevin Riedel, and 11th grader Allison Russo. College News This week’s college acceptance news: Jordan Hammelman, James Madison University; Danielle Dombrowski, James Madison University; Paul Beattie, University of Virginia; Alec Tbth, New York University, Boston University and University of Virginia; Jesse Paul, Rensselear Polytechnic Institute and Virginia Tech School of Engineering; Briana Stone, Hollins University with a $50,000 scholarship. Tb date, all thirteen of our graduating students have been offered scholarships with a cumulative award total of over $950,000. Spring Book Sale The WCDS Library and the Old Sperryville Book Shop will jointly host a Spring Book Sale in the Wakefield Country Day School Library from April 26th through April 29th, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Great selections covering a wide range of topics will be available for sale, including books on the WCDS summer reading list, grades 1-12. Prom 2005 The prom will be held at The Flint Hill Public House on Saturday, May 14th from 7midnight. Tickets will go on sale in April. The cost is $40.00 per person. Host Parent? Wakefield Country Day School has a thriving and rewarding International Program and is in need of host families for the 2005-2006 school year. If opening your home to an international student interests you or you simply want more information, please contact Janet Clark at 540-6357516 or e-mail her at djclark@shentel net. 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Congratulations to local students Congratulations to the young people of our area, all students at Rappahannock County Schools who made the Honor Roll for the past grading period namely, Jessica Shaw, Steven, Jonathan Butler, Bethany Dodson, Kendra Hitt and Karl Thornhill. Belated birthday wishes go out to Amber Dodson whose day was Sunday, Charlotte Corbin on Monday, Billy Meade’s day was last Thursday and Tom Tharp celebrated Saturday and may our Lord grant many more to each of you. We also extend happy birthday wishes this week to the Shaw sisters, of Smith Heritage Lane, Jessica celebrated her day on Wednesday, with Miranda adding another year tomorrow, Friday and Jason Knick has his day on Tuesday. Our thoughts and prayers for comfort go out to the family of the Reverend Milton Switzer, Sr. who passed away on Thursday. Reverend Switzer pastored Hope Hill Baptist Church for many years. Sympathy is also extended to another Castleton Way resident, Mrs. Patricia Wade who passed away on Thursday and Mrs. Faye Brown Casey, 103, passed away on Saturday, both at Culpeper Health Rehabilitation Center, and Mr. Robert Byers of Reva Way who passed away at his residence last Friday. Our prayers of comfort go out to Mrs. Arlene Frye and family upon the passing of her brother-in-law, Mr. Charlie Banks. The Salem Fire Hall was the setting for another of their bountiful breakfast on Sunday morning with a goodly number enjoying the meal, all proceeds going to the department who wish to thank everyone for coming. Mrs. Joyce Richards has returned home following a week’s stay in Culpeper Regional Hospital where she underwent hip surgery. Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 Mrs. Mac Pullen was a Friday guest of Mrs. Janet Peregory. Sunday through Tuesday guests of Janet were Kellie, Matthew and Mark Bragg of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and family, Daniel Peregory, Johnny Bragg and children were guests last Sunday for lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory in Front Royal and were joined there by Mr. and Mrs. Joel Peregory and family of West Virginia. Dinner guests Sunday in Joe Peregory home were, Miss Christine Powers and Kevin Grigsby of Manassas, Robert Johnson, Jr. or Orange, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Robinson, Daniel and Ryley of Rixeyville, Mrs. Virginia Compton of Castleton, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and Jason. Mrs. Henry Wharton df Sperryv’lle was a Sunday afternoon guest of Mrs. Mary Nicholson. Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Wright and Mrs. Harry Racey made trips to Baltimore last week to visit Mrs. Betty Wright, a surgical patient in John Hopkins Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dodson of Salem Way were Sunday dinner guests of Eld. and Mrs. C. W. Richards in Orange. Mrs. Barbara Tharp was honored with a surprise birthday party last Sunday, the event taking place at Tony’s Body Shop of Salem Way with numerous of guests in attendance. For any descendants of the Lohr family living in our area, you are reminded of the reunion to be held Saturday, April 16 at Burnt Tree Grange. Call Janet Lohr at 948-4734 for more information. 15th Annual Saw® LEESBURG | w »«fti**a&<>«■ -, ** m-,w.*. V’)»ViK4t«^>^^-^«MMi«MiaHrK>^MIIimiH* if ESTIVAL' I *;“' I APRIL 16th & 17th j SATURDAY 10-6 & SUNDAY 10-5 I An Annual Event! A Perennial Experience! Voted Rest Garden Event in Loudoun County" hy Leesburg Today Readers. Award Winning Landscape Displays ' ~ with Designers On-Hand Fresh Cut Flowers &. Plants • Shrubs & Trees Unique Gifts £k Garden Themed Art Garden Sculptures &. Furniture • Fountains ik Ponds Great Food, Live Music & Much More! £ Especially For Our Youngsters - Hands-on Art, Education & Entertainment Areas ■ includes free: % Puppet & Animal,Show • Story Telling • Painting Unique Crafts • Much More NO PETS PLEASE C Special Thunks To Oar (r m w l t t \ n i k o LODAY | Adelphia Ccnttrx H*>me> Divninion Virginia Pi^cr T«h Ftrwnv uJ WACik fUiio V ‘Letters to Heather’ now available A collection of letters written over the years by a grandfather to his granddaughter has been benefiting children all over Rappahannock County, children the author never even met. Former Rappahannock resident and editor of the Richmond News Leader, James J. Kilpatrick, known to many as James J., Jack, or sometimes Kilpo, wrote 21 letters to his granddaughter, Heather, beginning with her birth in 1970. The letters, which were originally printed in Kilpa.Tick’s widely syndicated newspaper column, “A Conservative View”, were collected and reprinted by Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation. Kilpatrick’s daughter-inlaw, Sharon, had the idea of collecting all the letters to Heather in a book for some time. In addition to appearing in his newspaper columns, some of the letters were also included in the book, “The Foxes Union” which is now out of print. As one of the members of the first Board of Directors of Headwaters, which was launched in 1997, Sharon obtained Kilpo’s permission to put out the book as a benefit for Headwaters. “Maggie Rogers, co-owner of Central Coffee Roasters, created illustrations for many of the letters. Kent Reeve and I produced the book in Bonnie Lofton’s basement in Laurel Mills. I had it printed in Culpeper (making a donation Sperryville Nancy Ostinato 987-8444 oldsperryvillebookshop@glkje.net to Headwaters to cover the cost) and it went on sale,” said Sharon Kilpatrick. The book “Letters to Heather”, includes birthday letters written each year to the author’s dear granddaughter, and will be appreciated by parents and grandparents alike, making it a special gift for Mother’ Day or Father’s Day. Anyone who has ever loved a child will relate to the various milestones and recollections of a child’s life — a time of discovery marked by normal yet extraordinary events like the chattering of two-year-old, the chasing of fireflies, Girl Scout cookie sales, singing in the choir, and high school graduation. “Letters to Heather” sells for $10, with all of the proceeds going to Headwaters, which provides support for the students and staff of Rappahannock County Schools and is available at the Old Sperryville Bookshop. Call 987-8444. Headwaters’ support has included grants for teacher’s projects, support for curriculum enrichment, coordination for a mentoring program, and backing for school reform efforts. Rappahannock welcomes new game warden The community would like to welcome the new Game Warden, Jason and wife Ashley Culbert from Wise County, Va., now living in Sperryville. Culbert started work here on April 11. We have so much going on for the weekend of April 16 and 17 in Washington. The race .is on, the Fodderstack race that is, starting at 10 a.m. at the North end of Flint Hill on Route 522 at the warehouse and ends at the courthouse in Washington. Even if you are not planning on running in the race, come out for the huge celebration after everyone crosses the finish line. The Annual Spring Event of the Washington Baptist church will be held on Saturday, April 16 at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Included in their Spring Event will be Grandma’s Attic, yard sale to be held in the church Fellowship Hall, with lot’s of baked goodies, such as cookies, cakes pies and breads. Let’s not forget the Men’s Brotherhood group of the church will be serving hamburgers and hot dogs. The meal will be held on the courthouse grounds . On Saturday, April 16 the Rappahannock County School Sports Association will have its third Annual Car and Truck show at the Rappahannock County High School from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Larry Conners of Sperryville and some friends will be bringing their radio operated airplanes to start fly Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com ing at 12 noon. They will launch them from the football field, weather permitting. A reminder for us all that Life Line Screening will be at the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company on Wednesday, April 20. They will provide Stroke Screening/ Carotid Artery for $45, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening for $45, Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening for $45 and Osteoporosis Screening for $35. Life Line Screening is America’s leading provider of quality health screenings. Pre-registration is required. For information call 1-800-710-1913. Sign up for a complete vascular package — all three screenings for $109, or better yet, sign up for all four for $129 and save $41. Let’s take care of our health, five a longer life by giving Life Line Screening a call, so we all can avoid of having a stroke. On a sad note, sorry to hear that Trooper Lee Felts will be leaving Rappahnnock County to head back home to harass wrongdoers on the road in Pulaski County. Although we hate to see him leave, we wish him well. Thanks for keeping Viewtown clean 1 want to thank Merril Strange for the great contribution she is making toward the Viewtown community. During the year, on several occasions, she has single-handedly cleaned up the litter and debris along the side of Route 729 and Forest Grove Road. During her last collection, I noticed that she had collected 11 bags of trash from the intersection of Routes 729 and 618 to Battle Mountain Road. This is a distance of just. over one mile! My husband Danny informs me that while a lot of trash is still thrown along the side of the road, the trash situation is far better than it was in the 1950’s. He said that during those years there was no land fill or county refuse center. People occasionally would pick out a spot on the side of the road that had a steep bank to deposit trash. It seems that during those years, many people had no problem with just throwing trash out the window of moving cars. This was especially true concerning the old heavy soft drink bottles. During this period, soft drink bottles could be redeemed for 2 cents each and many people spent much effort to retrieve them. Therefore there was no guilt associated with just rolling down the window and letting the old 12-ounce Upper Ten or Sun Kist bottle go! The Viewtown Community is saddened because of the recent deaths of two of it’s residents, Mr. Thomas Compton and Patricia Ashley. Thomas grew up with my husband Danny. We could always call him concerning questions about mechanical problems, especially concerning older model equipment. Danny always enjoyed seeing him at the Laurel Mills store, where they would spend a minute or two talking about their childhood days. 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She was always positive and supporting member of the church family. She loved and owned horses and she and Gaylin could always be counted on to provide the childen’s horse rides at the Forest Grove Fall Festival. Pat was always eager VlEWTOWN Linda Hitt 937-4221 to do anything to support special events at the church. Remember, we are always wanting to report any news you have concerning the community. Please get in touch soon. Court rules six months probation for indecent exposure charge By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock General District Courtroom had many curious onlookers in the April 12 session, several commenting that they were concerned citizens. Their concern stemmed from a charge of indecent exposure by an officer of the court, David L. Konick. Konick, who defended himself in the Class 1 misdemeanor case, faced the Honorable Thomas G. Underwood, who agreed to the terms set by special prosecutor Jack Hennesey, commonwealth’s attorney for Luray, Va. “Your Honor, the Commonwealth requests that this case be continued for six months from today and that Mr. Konick be bonded to keep the peace, maintain g xxi behavior and to stay away from the victim,” Hennesey pleaded. If Konick does not abide by the terms of the court, the case will be heard on November 1, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. in the Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 37 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 14115 Lovers Lane Culpeper Business Center Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 Rappahannock County General District Court. If the defendant does abide by the terms, the case will be dismissed. Konick’s bond was also amended for unrestricted travel. With the case over and out of the courtroom, angry citizens accosted the prosecuting attorney, asking how this “travesty of justice could be made?” Hennesey briefly explained the Virginia Code to them and its definition of “obscene.” In response to the court’s decision, Konick said, “the Commonwealth’s Attorney recognized no factual basis for a criminal charge and the warrant shouldn’t have been issued. It is further confirmed by the fact that the Commonwealth’s entire record of this matter will be expunged at the conclusion of six months.” “I will be watching Mr. Konick like a hawk,” said the victim in the case, Donald Hill of Castleton, “he is an officer of the court and he is supposed to uphold the laws and values of the court.” Konick was charged with indecent exposure in an incident that occurred on February 12 when Konick allegedly “pulled down his pants and exposed his buttocks” to the victim over a dispute on property boundaries. 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Obituaries Patricia Ashley Amissville resident Patricia Ashley of Amissville passed away on March 31. Her loving survivors are her husband Gaylen Ashley; four children, Sharon Hill, Liz Collings, Richard Collings, Laurie Belew; three stepchildren, Gay Ashley, Mark Ashley, Shari Blackburn; Additional surviors include 13 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild, one sister, Doreen Smeeton, two brothers, Eric and Robert Fairey. A memorial service was held April 10 at Forest Grove Baptist Church in Amissville. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of the Rapidan, P. O. Box 1715, Culpeper, VA 22701 or Forest Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Milton J. Switzer, Sr. Castleton resident Rev. Milton John Switzer, Sr. 90, Pastor of Hope Hill Baptist Church in Castleton, died -on April 7 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. He was bom Nov. 2, 1914 in Philadelphia, Pa. to the late Christopher Amos Switzer and Viola Jane Cork Switzer. Rev. Switzer loved his family who knew him as “Pops”, enjoyed his snacks, something sweet with his coffee, tinkering with cars, woodworking, the beauty of flowers and all of nature’s blessings. He was a former superintendent of Community Christian Mission in Philadelphia, Pa. past Gideon, and graduate of Philadelphia School of the Bible. He ordained Rev. Jim Lough, Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist church, and Rev. Carl Menefee, Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, and Rev. Timothy Bower, grandson, missionary to Haiti. He was a faithful servant of the Lord and involved in many Christian ministries for over 60 years. Kev. Switzer is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Catherine Switzer and eleven children, Ruth Bower and husband, Norman of Bradenton, FL, Robert Switzer and wife, Dorothy of Culpeper, Milton Switzer Jr. and wife, Gloria of Viewtown, Josephine Pickett of Amissville, Pauline Grigsby of Culpeper, Mary Knisley of Fredericksburg, Charlie Hawkins of Castleton, Hazel Haines and husband, Richard of Brandy Station, Shirley Hitt of Castleton, Lois Alther and husband, William of Rixeyville and William Hawkins and wife, Tferesa of Castleton. Additional survivors include one sister, Hazel Rutter, fortyfour grandchildren, sixty-nine great grandchildren and numerous great great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanor Virginia Rainey Switzer, one daughter, Olive Springfield, one son, James Hawkins Jr., one sister, Olive Switzer and three brothers, Raymond, Elwood and Stanley Switzer. A funeral service was held on April 11, at Hope Hill Baptist Church, Castleton with Pastor Carl Menefee officiating. Interment was followed in Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Jeffersonton. Patricia T. Wade Castleton resident Patricia Tighe Wade, 75 of Castleton died on April 7, at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was bom on Dec. 3, 1929 in Baltimore, Md., to the late John Tighe and Cecelia Kraning Tighe. Mrs. Wade was a member of the Precious Blood Catholic Church and has lived in Culpeper for the past 21 years serving as a teacher at the Culpeper County High School. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Francis Wade. She was preceded in death by one sister, Frances Tighe and one brother, John Tighe. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on April 9, at Precious Blood Catholic Church with Father Leo Zonneveld officiating. Julia F. Dodson Sperryville resident Julia Frances Dodson, 64, of Sperryville died April 10. in Charlottesville. Mrs. Dodson was bom June 15, 1940 in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late George Boot Jenkins and Eliza Sisk Jenkins She is survived by three daughters, Sandra Jenkins and husband, Ronnie , Joyce Woodward and husband, Jesse and Brenda Woodward and husband Jesse all of Madison, a son, Charles O. Dodson Jr. and wife Melissa of Madison. Additional survivors include a sister, Dorothy Ellen Jenkins and husband Junior of Colonial Beach, Ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mrs. Dodson was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Oscar Dodson. A funeral service was held April 13 at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison with Pastor Josh Shifflett. Interment was in the Etlan Cemetery. Florence ‘Jane’ Beale Herndon Sperryville resident Florence Jane Beale Herndon, 93, died on Monday, April 11, at the home of her son, Edwin Beale Herndon, of Frederick, Maryland. Mrs. Herndon was bom May 30, 1911, to the late Ina Rogers Beale and Edwin J. Beale and raised in Suffolk, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Maurice Gordon Herndon. She is survived by two sons, Maurice Gordon Herndon, Jr. of Leesburg, Virginia and Edwin Beale Herndon and daughterin-law Lisa Marie Herndon of Frederick, Maryland; three granddaughters, Catherine Elizabeth Herndon, Diane Lynne Hemdon-Wilson and Lisa Marie Herndon Broyhill; and three great-grandsons, Zachary James and Jacob Dickerson Wilson and Cole Herndon Broyhill. Jane Herndon attended Farmville State Teachers College where she was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. She spent over 20 years as an elementary school teacher in Fairfax County and she taught Sunday school throughout her life. In 1976, after living over 30 years in Alexandria, Va, she retired with Maurice to a small farm in Sperryville. She was very active in Trinity Episcopal Church. Visitation will be Thursday, April 14, from 6-8 p.m. at the Clore-English Funeral Home in Culpeper located at 11190 James Monroe Highway. Funeral services will be Friday, April 15, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington officiated by the Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Burial will be at St. Pauls Episcopal cemetery in Woodville, Virginia. Contributions or donations may be made to Hospice of Frederick County Maryland, 516 Trail Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701. Talk-In Real Estate Ir}terest Only Loans? The price of Real Estate ha> been going through the ceiling these Jays and 1 have had several people ask me about interest only loans. The mam reason that people are attracted to interest only loans i> that they can qualify to buy a higher priced home by e not including the principle payment along with the interest that accrues in a normal mortgage payment or they plan to turn the property over and resell it very quickly and don’t feel a need to pay oft the loan quickly. This may work just fine so long as properties are appreciating rapidly like they have over the last couple of years. Since the payments are less on an interest only loan, people can quality- for a larger loan amount and can therefore afford a bigger, more expensive home. New homebuyers are often surprised that the new home they just moved into has increased in value by 20-25% while the house was being built. So why pay any principle? You’re building so much equity you really don’t need to pay principle. Right? It all sounds gixxl in theory- hut what happens if things start going south like they did in the late 1980’s. Many of the young people today have not experienced a down turn in the market such as the savings and loan fiasco of the 1980’s. Especially hard hit during that time was the southwest when people were walking away from their homes and letting the Banks have them back. Real Estate values went down. The economy slowed down and people simply couldn’t make the payments .md they could not sell their houses tor what they paid for them. Will that happen again? It’s hard to say. Hopefully not, but you know the old saying, “Those who do not learn from their mistakes in the past are prone to repeat them.” Now should you get an interest only loan? I think it depends on your circumstances. If you are a betting persomand you are buying short term (a few years) and you feel fairly confident that prices and home values will continue to rise, then an interest only loan is probably the loan for you. On the other hand, if you are cautious v and conservative and looking to stay in your home * r investment for a long time, I would recommend a traditional principle and interest mortgage payment. It is sort of like a forced savings account where you are gradually paying down your debt and slowly building equity. If you are thinking of buying or selling property, Please contact me. Sam Snead, broker gri, crs, crb ■Locally owned and managed Your Hometoxrn Realtors 540-987-9243 • www.sairisneadreaIty.oom Rappahannock County Classic 2 hednxim Farm House in Hunt Country. Bright and updated. New eat-in-kitchen, living room w ith fireplace, formal dining room, small office and an enclosed porch. Well and septic upgraded in 2004. Nestled in a beautiful setting 1.5 miles outside of town on a well-maintained, quiet and scenic mad. $285,000 Rushing Stream & Mountain Views! Idyllic country setting! Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom. 3 hath farm house with pristine heart pine floors. Spacious and bright living room, charming formal dining mom. large master suite with elegant bath, toprof-the-line kitchen with granite counter tops and more. Located 2.5 miles from Main Street "Little" Washington. $599,000 Oakton Elegance Quality workmanship is apparent the moment you enter this beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Colonial situated on a quiet court. Si/eable rooms throughout. including a fabulous 30x21 family room with sas fireplace. Finished English basement has den/ganie mm plus an extra bathroom. Large rwo-car garage with workshop. Well landscaped Lovely patio for entertaining. $769,000 Country Living in TrTr~~J‘trT~-~ri— tt-—r~mmnumsmmmmmmammmmmi Rappahannock County | The ViEW - Breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains are plentiful from this 25 acre parcel near Boston, in Rappahannock County. The property is a combination of woodlands and pasture with several streams excellent building sites. Owner agent. $525,000 Thorne Auchter 540.987.9450 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. $549,000 Philip C. Strange 540.937.5858 PADUA Lane - The perfect retreat - beautifully designed home with many special features on 14 secluded acres - minutes to the Park. The home features an outstanding gourmet kitchen, a large living/dining area, library, office, 3 bedrooms (including a separate master suite) and 2.5 baths. Includes garage and bam. $749,000 Chen F. Woodard 540.987.9080 Sunset Hills Farm - This 25 acre estate overlooks some of Rappahannock County's most breathtaking views. The contemporary home mirrors its spectacular surroundings and features great room, large kitchen/family room. 3 bedrooms and 4 baths. Includes beautiful landscaping. 8 stall stable, tack room with heat/AC and bath, and 4 board fencing. $1,585,000 Justin H. Wilex 540.672.5603 The Xtll.IJiR HOUSE - This home. c. 1842 is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a classic example of Victorian architecture. The original kitchen, a separate 2 story structure, has a living room with fireplace, one BR and a full BA. The main house has 3 BR and 2 full BA There is a 4 stall barn and outstanding mountain views on the 17.4 acres. $895,000 Philip C. Si range 540.937.5858 R.AGLAND Farm - 130+ acres with incredible mountain views located in the beautiful Francis Thornton Valley. Long frontage on the Hughes River and also on a large lake. Mostly open pasture, w ith some hard woods. Property has a new timber frame cottage with 3 bedrtxmis and numerous new farm buildings. C I 70S f MU) Justin H. Wiley 540.072.5603 t'KANk H.\nm. In . Klutoks y Dear Rappahannock. : Thanks to our clients, customers and friends, 1 j Frank Hardy. Inc. is the foremost realty firm in j : Rappahannock County. If you need the sen ices J ! of an excellent realty firm, we would be delighted to discuss how Frank Hardy, Inc. may be able to j assist you. Consider the facts: l | I ‘Frank Hardy, Inc. has handled over 56c* of prop- j erties over $700,000 in Rappahannock Count). •Since 2002. we have handled over 2591 of all property sold in Rappahannock County. ■ •We have over 100 years of experience. •We have helped place more than 1.700 acres iri j conservation easement. •We are the only firm in the county that eonsisi tenth handles properties over $ 1,000,000. Sincerely. . Old StilLHOUSE Road - This enchanting 10 acre property has commanding views of Old Rag and the Blue Ridge beyond. A four bedroom, 2 bath log home is solid and well built but needs a little rennovation. This property is secluded yet accessible. $425,000 Cheri F. Woodard 540.9S7.90S0 Running Cedar Lane - On 12 secluded acres near Sperry ville, this artisan-built home is remarkably well designed for carefree country liv ing. The light-filled first fl<x>r is an ingenious open plan that can be separated into private spaces or opened up for entertaining. The second floor feels like a tree house with a large second bedroom suite. $650,000 Cheri F. Woodard 540.9S7.90S0 Bessie Bell Mountain - if you have dreamed of owning your own mountaintop. this 58+acre tract high atop Bessie Bell Mountain is perfect. The property has commanding mountain views and an excellent house site on a high broad knoll. Protected by scenic easement and very private. $395,000 Cheri F. Woodard 540.987.9080 Whippoorwill Mountain - 33 + wooded acres with outstanding views in all directions - Old Rag in the south, to The Peak in the north This property is in conservation easement and surrounded by properties also in easement. It is well protected but still very convenient to the town of Washington. \ A $575,000 Just in H. Wdex 540.672.5608 C.\BIN ON Piedmont A \ ENL E - Completelv hand crafted log and clapboard home built by a master craftsman Hand hewn logs, stone foundation, stone chimney and fireplace, tin rind and mans other artistic features. This 2.(XX) sq. ft. home is 2/3rds finished, allowing the new owner to add his or her own personal designs. On a 1+ private acre nearWashington. VA. S369,000 Justin H. Wiley >40.672.5601 Meadow Brook F.ARM - The heart of this 1 (X)-*- acre estate is an impressive cedar and stone home that overlooks a large lake w ith magnificent mountain views. The home is grand yet inviting with a large living room, great entertaining spaces. 8 bedrooms. 6.5 bths. 7 fireplaces, greenhouse and mature landscaping. The property is open and rolling and well fenced. Includes stables, bams, guest house and tennis court. $2^00,000 Justin H. Wiley 540.672.5605 ; if ■ '-'d r^J $ - W?S£:

Baldwin’ By Ruth Purnell Rappahannock News Staff Writer The little convenience store now know to all as Baldwin’s Grocery has passed through many hands. Located on Main Street in Washington, it was originally built by the Timbers family in 1924. The store was at one time a little dance hall where folks whiled away the evening dancing and drinking at the bar. The store came into the hands of its current owner, Paul Baldwin in August of Country Living in Rappahannock County I Justin H. Wiley and Frank Hardy, Inc. are pleased to announce Peter Wiley has joined the firm. Peter grew up on a working horse farm near Charlottesville, Virginia where he learned about land management, farming and horses. He received a B.A. in Foreign Affairs from the College of Charleston, S.C. and a Masters of International Business from the University of South Carolina. Prior to becoming a realtor, Peter served as a Congressional staffer for a member of the Virginia delegation and as a lobbyist for the Venture Capital and Biotechnology industries in Boston, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. Peter and his wife, Melissa, a grants apd communications specialist for the Piedmont Envi- ■ ronmental Council, reside in Madison, Virginia. Frank Hardy, Inc., Realty' RAPPAHANNOCK OFFICE 257 Gay Street, P.O. Box 102 Washington, VA PHONE: (540)675-3999 FAX: (540) 657 -3910 www.farmandestate.net 1984 when he purchased the establishment from his cousin Clarence Baldwin. Paul Baldwin had originally planned to open a fast food joint in North Carolina where he already owned property, but he said it was the mountains that lured his family into settling in Rappahannock Comity. His wife, known to all as Cookie, has always been drawn to retail. “I used to sell home made coconut candies at a bus stop in Vietnam,” said Cookie. As a birthday present, and as a way to fulfill her dreams to own a retail business, Paul bought his wife the shop. “She didn’t have enough work so I bought her some,” chuckled Paul. “We also bought it to get to know the Rappahannock people and now it seems like we even know their middle initials,” added Baldwin laughing. It was not until November of 1984 that the store reopened for business under its new ownership. “I wanted to modernize the store, but also keep it as original as possible,” said Baldwin. Concerned about shutting down the store during the remodeling process for fear of loosing customers, Paul decided to remodel and stay open at the same time. Baldwin and his wife smiled as they reminisced about hanging up sheets to hide the parts of the store being worked on. The couple put the drink machines on rollers so they could move things around at night to free up another area that needed work. The store has three doors and Paul would systematically lock one and open another according to where he wanted customers to enter and not disrupt the ongoing work. “People started making bets on which door I was going to have them come in the next day,” said Paul. Cookie added that they were both so pleased when customers kept coming and did not seem to be disturbed by the indoor construction project as the two laid / ALL THAT LAND AND WATER TOO! S Lake and Mountain Backdrop accent this SO acres. View of the Blue Ridge from two or more choices for a building site overlooking the lake for fishing and swimming. Wildlife abounds in this beautiful forest with mature trees, rock formations, stream and trails. $650,000 Waterfalls & Shenandoah National Park frontage are the main attraction on this 36 ‘acres with a very eclectic cabin overlooking the entire valley. Bask in the bathing pools below the various falls, hike into the Park, enjoy total privacy and feel your tensions dissipate. $565,000 Shenandoah National Park frontage makes this 18 acres with one or more streams a super property for an outdoors person. Very mountainous at a high high elevation south of Sperryville in Jenkins Hollow. Hiking/fire trail leads to the property & into the Park. $180,000 Log Home by a Stream is extremely well cared for and offers total privacy. Swing in the hammocks, listen to the stream splash over the rocks or enjoy the campfire ring on the hill while watching the stars. You won't find a nicer home for this price anywhere in Rappahannock. SOLD RjealEstateiii , The Best. One Home at a Time 540-675-1373 Kaye Kohler, Realtor • Rick Kohler, Realtor/Broker • Mitzie Young, Affiliate H Washington, VA_RealEstateIII.COm/Kohler Charlottesville, VA fjfr ( ^ Your Country Property Kealtors "Rappahannock County" fMS Vi'11 In the Blue Ridge Foothills, this early fleldstone and clapboard home with spacious modern Kitchen is situated on 50 acres with spring fed lake (Bass and Bream); barn, pasture; Oaks, Maples, Blue Atlas Cedars. Woods borders great forest of the Shenandoah national Park. 77 mile drive from Reagan national Airport and Washington, D.C. This home makes a very comfortable year round home and the mountains on all sides make a magnificent setting. A MUST SEE! Offered at $ 1,650,000 now OPEN! new Branch Office in Winchester to better serve our - Clients and Customers Locally owned and managed. Your Hometown Realtors- vvww.sarnsneadrealty.com a 540-987-9243 ^Renl Estate Professionals Making Friends For Life ^ Rappahannock News Staff Photo/ Ruth Purnell WARM WELCOME: Cookie Baldwin(right) and sales assistant Karen Pullen(left) greet customers as they enter the Quicke Mart in Sperryville. cement and updated the interior. “Sometimes we even put the customers to work,” joked Paul Baldwin. Today the store has become a landmark and a place Paul said regulars still visit steadfastly. The Baldwin’s said about 90 percent of their customers are local and tourists comprise the other ten. “We have people that really cater to this particular store,” said Paul. One of the aspects of the store that attracts regulars is the deli meats and cold sandwiches available every day. “We have a regular lunch crowd,” said Cookie with a happy smile. The Quicke Mart It is hard to believe it has already been ten years since the Baldwin’s opened their second store, The Quicke ?dart in Sperryville. “The local people really sparked the idea to build the second store,” said Baldwin. The couple hesitated for years on building the second store on property they owned on Route 211. Baldwin recounted how parents in the community suggested he have a store open later in the evening for parents and their children to buy gas and other items they couldn’t get after Baldwin’s Grocery closed at 6 p.m. Just under a year after Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Ruth Purnell LANDMARK: Baldwin’s Grocery on Main Street in Washington, Va. is a destination visited by residents almost daily. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Ruth Pumell LUNCH TIME: The deli is open every day at Baldwin’s Grocery from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. where customers can get a freshly made sandwich for lunch. breaking ground on the site, The Baldwin’s opened The Quicke Mart on Dec. 22, 1994. The first customer was Doug Baumgardner and the couple laughed as they remembered Baumgardner bought a fountain drink and paid with a five dollar bill. “We saved the bill,” said Cookie smiling. Originally open 24 hours a day, the Baldwin’s realized after a year that it was too much to handle being open all night long and now the store remains open only until 12 a.m. “You gotta sleep some 1,500-4,600 sft ft. Office 1,500-4,700 sa. ft. Warehouse 5 Office/Varehome Halt tatti & Ready for Immediate Ocespaiey Adjacent to Fmiqmtr Tiaet Democrat ii tie Beart ot Varatii I time,” said Paul. Starting off slow, business picked up over time and now Paul describes the store aa “self-sufficient.” Baldwin said, the combination of location, the later hours, hot food, and the! fact that the store is quick to, get in and out of due to the way the parking lot is constructed! attracts customers. “Nowadays, everyone is in a hurry and since the store is a quick-in and a quick-out we decided to call it Quicke Mart,” added Paul. With 50 percent of the stores’ clientele comprising' people from the community, and about 50 percent tourists or passersby, the store has also become another local landmark; and definitely attracts its own regulars. As they look to the future! the Baldwin’s are not sure what is in store. “People have been asking, me to put in a car wash,” said, Paul, “while there is definitely the potential to grow, you have! to look at the growth of the county and see if it warrants a car wash.” They also added that they, could not have made it through all these years without the help of local law enforcement.,, “The local deputies are always driving by and keeping an eye on things for us and we really appreciate that,” Paul said. The Baldwins both feel that they owe a lot to the community at large and they are very grateful to their local customers. “Without them the stores would be nothing and we hope they continue to support us,” said Cookie Baldwin. Ruth Purnell may be reached at rpumell@timespapers.com. 1 If you are considering a purchase or investment, or would like your property effectively marketed to reach the highest level of buyers - give us a call! 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In Jlmdngy "Memory/ of (Barham 'Waylaml • With every addition of the Rappahannock News, the memory of Barbara Wayland, - previous editor, lingers on. We surround your photo with beautiful roses in memory of the beauty you gave to the Rappahannock community Those who bloom in the hearts of others, never fade away. • You were brought into our lives, but not allowed to stay. The words you put in print, a kind smile on your face, what you offered to Rappahannock, was a much better place. On this second anniversary, of your journey into heaven, the memory you left behind, is the gift that you have given. You are greatly missed by everyone. Rappahannock News Fauquier Times Democrat Mary Beth Williams’ fundraiser set for May 7 The Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund will host its annual fundraiser and dinner oh Saturday, May 7. The event fall take place at 4:30 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard NcNear located in Gid Brown Hollow. ’• Mary Beth Williams was tragically killed in an automobile accident on May 14,1997. The memorial fund established in Mary Beth’s name has ais its purpose the funding of scholarships for higher education, camp attendance and other activities for the youth of Rappahannock County. All citizens of Rappahan nock County and the surrounding area are invited to attend. The cost of tickets is $50 per couple or $25 per person. Tickets are available at the Rappahannock Cooperative Extension Service, telephone (540) 675-3619. The Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund provided four scholarships and $3,500.00 in financial assistance to college students from Rappahannock County last year. The requirements for these scholarships are as follows: • Applicants should be residents of Rappahannock County; • Applicants must be seniors who have been accepted to a two or four-year college or a student that is presently enrolled in a two or four-year college; ■ • Applicants majoring in Agriculture and/or active participants in the Rappahannock 4H Program are given strong consideration; and, • The scholarship will be awarded only one time to an eligible applicant. The Committee is accepting applications. The deadline is May 16. Applications should be mailed or delivered to the office of Douglas K Baumgardner, 211A Main Street, Washington, Third annual car, truck show to benefit sports By Jan Clatterbuck Rappahannock News Staff Writer It’s that time of year again for the Rappahannock County School Sports Association to host their third annual car and truck show at the Rappahannock County high school located at the base of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is the third year that the show has been sponsored by the sports association. It is open to all clubs as well as individuals who own show vehicles. The cost to enter is $12 per vehicle. Admission for the general public & $3 while children six and under are free. What more can you ask for than to spend a Saturday with the family and help your local school out as well. On the day of the show, registration for show vehicles will be from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with judging to begin at 9 a.m. for those vehicles that are ready. Awards will be presented at Approximately 3 p.m. with over 90 trophies and awards to be given away as well as Best of Show trophy for car and truck. lb register a vehicle prior to the show, provide vehicle make, model, year and owner’s name, address and telephone number , Inspiring; Tfwugfits by Randy Minter TO LIFE! Jewish mourning rituals place as much emphasis, if not more, on the living as on the deceased. Custom calls for the J>ody to be buried within lwenty-four hours, without [embalming, in a plain wooden jcoffin. For observant Jews, 'mourning proceeds in stages and centers around sitting "shiva” (the seven-day period of mourning that Jews observe after a funeral) in the home. Shiva begins after a ritual healing meal. Survivors cut .their clothing to symbolize the tear that death has produced in life. The entire family receives visitors while sitting in low chairs to symbolize the mourners' awareness that life has changed and the desire to be close to the earth in which the loved one was buried. Religious and family customs are especially important when it comes to dealing with death. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, •we urge you to surround your family with the rituals that are ;most meaningful for you... and ;we can help with that. Call ;347t3431 24-hours a day. .We’re at 233 Broadview Ave., [Warrenton. "Never a tear bedims the eye that time and patience will not dry." -Bret Harte and forward along with registration fee to Ben Atkins, 51 Quann Lane, Chester Gap, VA 22623. Remember checks should be made out to RCSSA. For the early bird special pre-registration, you are qualified for a car t-shirt and $100 drawing. What a great deal! For the day activities, there will be music by DJ, live singing, karaoke, two $50 drawing, car show t-shirt sales, plenty of food for everyone. For all of the dad’s, if you did not have the time to wash your vehicle on Saturday before going to the show, there will be a car wash there. Larry Conners ofSperryville and friends will bring their radio operated airplane. They will fly them at 12 noon, launching fium the football field, permitted on the weather. Ben Atkins said “ Last year they had about 174 show vehicles. This event is sponsored by Jack Evans Chevrolet and Cadillac, Inc. of Front Royal. Additional sponsors are: Early's Carpet, Inc., Tipp’s Taco House, Rappawan, Inc., Oasis CD Manufacturing, Burgers-N-Things, LLC, 211 Quickie Mart, PepsiCola of Warrenton, Rappahannock National Bank, Estes Plumbing & Electrical Services, Broadview Auto & Truck Service Center, General Excavation, Inc., Shaw’s Services, Inc. Baldwin’s Grocery and Domino’s Pizza of Front Royal. Take the time to thank them for being a sponsor. For more information on the show, contact Ben Atkins at (540) 635-2377 or Randy Rudd at (540) 825-8524. “THE MEADOWS” Front Elevation Rear Elevation "Offering rite many pleasures of pastoral life in Historic Washington, Virginia" Rich in history, yet comfortable and modem. "The Meadows" (circa 1749) offers country living in town. The Inn and village center are just a short walk on Main Street. A light, open addition was added in 1989. Some 20 acres of open pasture is ideal for horses. The daffodils, redbud, and the fruit trees are in full bloom. PRICE $2,995,000 For Information & Showing Contact: Alex Sharp at 540-675-3887 (H) WWW.ALEXSHARPREALTOR.COM THOMAS AND TALBOT REAL ESTATE MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA 20118 LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS SINCE 1967 TELEPHONE: 540-687-6500 METRO: 703-478-8180 Exclusive] Christie's Great Estates Affiliate Member of the National Trust lot Historical Preservation. Historical Real Estate Program WWW.Thomas-Talbot.com Otter cubpect to errors. at poor at withdrawal without a not so warranted nor m a Irdormatxai rmttaawd NEW LISTING - IVY SPRINGS - Gorgeous 6.7 acres in Sperryville close to Park. Mostly cleared, with a mix of dogwoods and persimmons. Strong spring with great pond potential. Mountain views. 4 BD perc and well already on property. Perfect location for your cabin in the country. $179,000 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 ' ' THE COTTAGE ON MAIN - This charming 3 bedroom, lbath cottage on a quiet block of Main Street i: outdoor entertaining s UNDER CONTRACT For more information and photos wwwiarms-estates.com Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Intimate indoor and eekenders or retirees. $365,000 ESTATE LAND PARCEL - Breathtaking 360 degree views of the Blue Ridge mountains, farms and open pastures in an highly desirable location on Jericho/ North Poes Road. Stone walls, board fencing, pond and picture-postcard vistas. Superb hunt box potential. Approx. 15 rolling and open acres. Potential lease of additional acreage. Certain covenants will apply. $29,925 an acre Howie Swaim 540-937-3996 THE HISTORIC GAY STREET INN - An exceptional opportunity to purchase a charming residence and thriving Bed and Breakfast. The restored 1860’s farmhouse features 4 guest rooms, each with its own full bath. The tasteful 3 BD, 2 BA 1992 addition serves as the Innkeepers' primary residence and features a large eat-in kitchen, sun room and library. Located in the heart of Washington, VA near dining, shops and theaters. $849,500 Howie Swaim 540-937-3996 LAND - SPERRYV1I Tf Anirniupiu- padv tu:. „— n.j it all. Hiking Trails. FI; Howie Sioaim 540-937-399$ * mm lltlllim.. KilltJI .. 1 rttr nv/vinhTAr>-»M,| UNDER CONTRACT 1 TTBK 1 » rare 12 acre parcel has cross river. $179,500 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 with private entrance. Pool. 4 stall bam. Fenced and cross-fenced. Old Dominion Hunt territory. $3.3 million Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 or Ruth Ripley 540-253-5133 THE STUART HOUSE - Rare combination of mountain views and rural ambience in /ictorian. Landscaped an in-town sotting. H UNDER CONTRACT L" 1.5 acres bordering lar^, Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 $695,000 O'BANNON MILLS ROAD - Charming and cozy circa 1900 farmhouse on six mostly wooded acres. Stream and mountain views. Perfect weekend getaway home. $350,000 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 THE BIG WOODS - First time ever on vhe market. 59 private, wooded and rolling acres with streams. Prime location in Old Dominion Hunt territory. $591,067 Howie Swaim 540-937-3996 or Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 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 THE RETREAT ON PINEY BRANCH - Just steps away from the Shenandoah National Park on a quiet country lane, the Retreat boasts 650 feet of frontage on the Pinev Branch brook. The perfect location for fly-fishing, day hiking, or drinks by the pool. Featuring a standing seam metal roof, wrap-around porch, and hardwood floors, this delightful 3 BD, 2 BA cottage with pool is the ideal weekend retreat or full-time escape. $390,000 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 TOWN OF Pi n pfpfp _ r.raat inwa^mant non .-.i..,- Sq fi., 3 BD, 2 bath, eat-in kitchen, dinning UNDER CONTRACT I $268,000 Amy Sloane Timbers 5fU-95S-3DD8 * RENTAL - RIVER'S EDGE FARM - 3 BD, 2 BA, farmhouse on 19 acres with Rappahannock River frontage. Private. Peaceful. Fully furnished. Many other extras. $2,000 a month Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 RENTAL - O'BANNON MILLS - 2 BD, 2 BA, farmhouse on 6 quiet acres on the Culpeper and Rappahannock line. Great mountain views, streams and privacy. $1,100 a month Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 ' . . Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc. 322 jMain Street • P.O. Box 266 • Washington, VA 22747 Phone: (540) 675-1488 • Web: Unvw.farrns-estates.com Exclusive Member of the Estates Club Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY l£K' rcrenffl innoci place Your Property in Conservation Easement Today

Prodigious pollen produces springtime progeny, puffy eyes Spring is finally here! Birds are singing, bees are buzzing, plants are leafing, spring ephemerals are blooming (and ants are carrying away the seeds!). The renewal we see in nature has a RappNature Sara and Jim Lawrey positive enect on our attitudes, too. Don’t you feel you can set aside the worries of winter and enjoy the outdoors again? Unless you have allergies! Thank goodness we don’t, but many of our friends do and they struggle with every decision to go outside even briefly. Most of these springtime allergies are caused by immune responses to proteins in the pollen of trees such as oaks, elms, maples, poplars and birches. But we seldom see the pollen produced by these species. Our noses usually detect it. Ironically, the pollen we see most in the springtime is not responsible for caus* Pollen grains of pine mg- nay lever. nuss is conifer pollen. If you park near pines you’ve probably seen it by now — a film of light-yellow, resinous dust that appears on your car overnight. Billions of pollen grains are produced by conifers during a few days in the spring, and then it’s all over. What exactly is pollen and what does it do? Pollen grains are characteristic of all seed plants and can be found in geologic strata dating back to the Devonian. They can be identified by size, shape and various marks produced on the outside wall. Pine pollen is rather funny-looking with noticeable bladders like Mickey Mouse ears. Ragweed pollen looks more formidable with hundreds of little spikes on the outer wall. BotanicaUy, pollen grains are not spores, seeds or gametes, but tiny multicellular male plants called gametophytes. Each has the % job of producing male gametes and hopeful- * ly fathering offspring. In pines they are formed in clustered cones on lower branches of the tree. Separate ovulate (female) cones are formed at the same time, usually at shoot tips toward the top of the tree. Some wind-borne pollen grains fall on the female cone, where they lodge inside to await the development of female gametophytes. These females take a year to grow inside ovules, and after fertilization Photos courtesy of Jim Lawrey Ragweed Pollen the ovules develop into seeds. In mature seeds the female gametophyte supplies the embryo with food until it can grow into an independent plant. Longevity of pine cones depends on the sex. Male pine last only a few weeks and fall off after pollination. Female cones can persist for many years even after seeds are produced. ^ The longevity of pollen grains depends on where they fall. Remember, males (pollen r ‘Wk grains) have one mission in life — meeting ■Jjjjg a female. If they don’t fall inside a female cone (and most don’t), they die. The lucky few that get lodged inside a female cone THIS spring must wait there until NEXT spring when female gametophytes are mature and males can finally accomplish their genetic mission. Pollen profusion Given the extremely low odds of a male-female encounter in wind-pollinated plants like pines, they typically compensate by producing HUGE numbers of pollen grains. It’s been estimated that for every female waiting inside an ovule there are over a million male pollen grains. Animal-pollinated plants with attractive and showy flowers generally produce fewer but larger and stickier pollen grains. These sometimes get blamed for causing allergies, but it’s almost never their fault. As an example, fall allergies are most severe when goldenrods are blooming, but it’s the inconspicuous wind-pollinated ragweeds blooming at the same time that are ... probably responsible. 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‘Plenty5 to like about new Ben Venue timber By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer BEN VENUE, Va. — When champion trainer Jack Fisher speaks, people listen. He’s used to it. A timber specialist with a penchant for finding and making youngsters, Fisher knows that his judgment of a horse’s potential carries weight. So when the Maryland horseman had a promising maiden timber prospect in Plenty of Sweets, he couldn’t believe it when potential ' investors turned him down. Seven times. “Nobody liked his name,” said a typically languid Fisher. But longtime horse owner and lifelong timber racing enthusiast Nick Arundel knew better than to doubt Fisher. Plus, he’d had a “sweetly” named horse produce in the past; his Sugar Bee was 1985 timber champ and won the 1986 Virginia Gold Cup and 1987 Maryland Hunt Cup. Arundel gladly took ownership of the tall bay last year with high hopes and grand expectations. He was thrilled, he said, when the gelding, then 5, finished a wellplaced fourth in the maiden timber at the Virginia Gold Cup meet, Arundel’s home event. The horse came up empty in two other 2004 starts, but this season would be different, Fisher promised. Sharp from a team chase prep, Plenty of Sweets was training well at his Monkton, Md. farm and conditions at Saturday’s Old Dominion Hounds Point-to-Point course cai&e up perfect for his 2005 debut, Fisher told Arundel. A field of nine fined up across the Ben Venue Farm course for the featured Leeds Don open timber. Favored Chinese Whisper, winner of See BEN VENUE, Page B2 Photos by Betsy Partner PLENTY’ OF POWER: Above, Plenty of Sweets and Ellen Homer spring over the first en route to feature open timber victory Saturday at the Old Dominion Hounds Point-to-Point. IT WAS THIS’ CLOSE: Top right, Phantom Fox, left, beat Molino Rosso by a scant nose in the maiden hurdle in one of the day’s closest races. , COMPETITIVE: Right, that’s open hurdle winner Oobitwa in front early at Old Dominion’s point-to-point races j Saturday. Stakes winner on the flat, Gritty Sandie, here second, finished third. MEETING OF THE MINDS: Left, winning jockey Carl Rafter and ownerbreeder Bruce Smart celebrate in the winner’s circle after Oobitwa’s open hurdle score. Beauty on top of the mountain 5 - ^ . , ' ■ . • • . ; 9k.' ■v ■ r Long Mountain Nursery specializes in azaleas in Little Washington 7. Rappahannock News Start Photo Randy Utzinger -'TEAMWORK: Richard and Sandy Antony, owners of Long Mountain Nursery outside Washington, Va., now produce thousands of azaleas, daylilies, Tiostas and rhododendrons for sale every year. By George Rowand • -««•- *’* Rappahannock Newg ijlaff Writer There are more azaleas in the world than one can possibly imagine. “There are more than 12,000 varieties,” Richard Antony, co-owner of the Long Mountain Nursery with his wife, Sandy. “And you go to a regular garden center and see a half-dozen varieties.” The Antonys develop and sell azaleas, rhododendrons, hostas and daylilies at their business in Washington, Va., and they produce plants for wholesale as well as retail sale. “We have about 200 varieties of azaleas at any one moment,” Sandy Antony stated. “On top of the mountain, we have 500 different varieties in the ground. That’s what we call our ‘arboretum.’ ” The arboretum is located at the top of the mountain as one enters the property. About this time of year, with 500 large azaleas coming into bloom, the view is nothing short of spectacular. Engineering another career Richard Antony is an electrical engineer by training and he continues to work in that profession, with an understanding company that allows him to telecommute frequently from their home next to the nursery. He said he and his wife bought the 25 acres that comprise the nursery 28 years ago when they used to hike in the area. “I used to come down here hiking when I was single,” he said.. “We got married in 1975, and we kept coming down here. I always wanted to live in the country, but couldn’t figure out how to do it. “We bought this property for our retirement,” he continued, “and we started planting azaleas at the top of the mountain. One day I had 50 cuttings in a cold frame, and a friend saw them and said, ‘Richard, that’s it!’ So we started the nursery, and we built a barn that became a house, and in 1985 we moved down here. “The nursery has gotten pretty large since then,” he said. Now there never seems to be a moment when the staff isn’t busy. The nursery employs three full-time employees. “We ship azaleas to garden centers in February and March, and in April, we’re doing a lot of things,” Richard Antony said. “We typically grow between 100 and 200 azaleas of one variety or 200 to 300 of a special variety.” That process involves cutting off tiny new growth from existing plants and nurturing them throughout the long process that takes them from a mere twig to Photo courtesy ot Long Mountain Nursery ONE EXAMPLE: This azalea flower represents one of about 12,000 different varieties of azaleas that have been propagated. a commercial-sized plant. “We have cold frames that we put them in, and I eventually built poly-houses that we put them in during the winter,” Richard Antony said. The Antonys also produce azalea trees, with interwoven trunks, that stand a couple of feet high. “Our speciality is that we grow hundreds of varieties of azaleas,” he said. What azaleas like The Antonys admitted that azaleas have a somewhat notorious reputation for being finicky about where they will or won’t grow. They explained that problems generally stem from misunderstandings on the part of the people who buy them. fSee accompanying box with tips on growing azaleas.) “The key to successfully growing azaleas in this area is getting them into very humus-rich soil,” he said. “They have a very compact root system, so you should dig a very nice, large hole, mix in some organic matter, don’t plant them too deep, and don’t let the trunk get covered with mulch, as the bark will rot.” Long Mountain Nursery is located at 488 Long Mountain Road, Washington, Va. The phone number is (540)675-3707. The Web site is www.longmountainnursery.com. and the nursery is open to the public for retail sales from April 16 through May 15, on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.rn. Tips on growing azaleas 1. Azaleas thrive in soils that contain plenty of organic matter. Dig your planting hole at least twice the size of the root ball. Refill the hole using the existing soil amended with topsoil, compost, leaf mold, peat moss or pine bark chips — just about anything '. organic. 2. Plant the root ball so that the soil level is at least one-half inch above the surrounding soil. The new plant will likely settle and the trunk must never be covered with soil. 3. Do not smother your plants with mulch. Azaleas love mulch, but apply it as a water ring around the plant and feather the material down, so the mulch does not come in contact with the trunk. Over time, burying the trunk will cause the bark to rot and the plant to decline. 4. Keep azaleas well-watered, especially the first couple of years while they become established. Azaleas have a small, compact root system. If the top few inches of soil dries out, the plant will be at risk. Lack of water is the number one reason azaleas die the first year. 5. Do not plant azaleas where water stands after a hard rain. Azaleas love moisture, but their roots will suffer if the soil drainage is poor. Plant in raised beds if the drainage cannot be corrected. 6. Light shade and protection from wind is desirable. Although azaleas will grow in full sun environments, high light levels (winter and summer) are stressful to azaleas. East- and north-facing sides of a house are ideal. 7. Leggy azaleas can be pruned with hedge shears. 8. If an azalea does not bloom well for several years in a row, but otherwise looks healthy, it may need more sunlight to set blooms. 9. Do not over-fertilize. Azaleas need only low nitrogen fertilizer, preferably organic products designed for acid-loving plants like Hollytone and cottonseed meal. 10. Azaleas have few insect pests. If leaves develop a bronze cast, turn them over and look for a tarry substance, indicating the presence of lacebugs. If the leaves turn whitish, suspect spider mites. Both pests are readily controlled.

Upcoming Events Therapy dogs Waggin’ Hearts Therapy dogs will meet on Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County 4-H office. If you are interested in becoming a therapy dog team with your favorite canine or would like more information about therapy dogs, please join us. For more information, call Sally at (540) 987-9632 or email wagginhearts@yahoo.com. Congressman Eric Cantor's Community Outreach Director to visit Congressman Eric Cantor's Community Outreach Director, Mrs. Barbara Taylor, will be available at the Rappahannock County Library, 4 Library Road, Washington, on Thursday, April 14, at 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Congressman Cantor's office is happy to provide this service to speak with constituents who need assistance or have problems of a federal nature. Citizens are also , welcome to express their opinions on matters of concern, particularly national topics or issues before the United States Congress. Constituents who wish to make direct contact with Congressman Cantor'^ District Offices may call (540) ; 825-8960 in Culpeper or (1-800) 438-3793 in Richmond, r In addition, constituents may visit http^/cantor.house. . gov. Yoga classes ' For those of you that aspire to flexibility and serenity, the spring semester of Yoga will begin April 15 at Belle Meade Schoolhouse on Route 231. On Monday 10:30 a.m. to ; 12 noon with Mary and Janice, Wednesday 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with Mary and Janice and on Friday from 10:30 a.m. to . 12 p.m. with Mary and JJ. Come join us in this beautiful setting. Ki Theatre announces spring season Two one-act plays by Russia’s most famous playwright, Anton Chekhov, open Ki Theatre’s spring season on Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m. These short plays (“The Marriage Proposal” and “The Bear”), are set in rural Russia in the late 19th century. Both are famous for Chekhov’s comic interpretations of romantic reality. Call for reservations at (540) 987-3164 or email your request to bettemah@stoneledge.net . Tickets are $12 for the one-nightonly performance which begins at 8 p.m. Old fashioned country breakfast buffet There will be an old fashioned country breakfast buffet on Saturday, April 16 from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Reager School located beside the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church in Huntly. This will benefit the Relay for Life. Breakfast prepared by Pat Jenkins and Shirley Fry Car Wash at the Car Show The Rappahannock County High School band will hold a car wash on Saturday, April 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of RCHS. Come by to check out the amazing autos at the show and get your own car cleaned and vacuumed. Car washes are $5. Learn more about Social Security Local resident Frank Brosgol has arranged for Ed Berkowitz, a noted professor of histoiy at George Washington University and published author on social security issues, to give a lecture entitled “The History of Social Security: It’s Past, Present and Future.” The talk, which is open to the public, will be presented Saturday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. at RCHS , auditorium. There is no charge. Second “Miss Relay for Life” Womanless Beauty Pageant and Talent Show Miss Relay for Life Womanless Beauty Pageant and Talent Show will be held at the Old Washington School (CCLC) on Saturday, April 16 at 6 p.m. The pageant will be hosted by the Love, Laugh and Live Relay team. Master of ceremonies will be a friend of last years’ winner Miss La La Debois from Mississippi. Food and drinks will be available as ; well as free door prizes. Come out and support this worthy cause and have a great time while doing so. A donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under is appreciated * (children 3 and under free) For more information call 6354673 or 635-2073. Registration fee for contestants is $10. Thanks for your support, there is no finish line until we find a cure! Annual Spring Event The annual spring event of the Washington Baptist Church will be held on Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This activity will coincide with the annual Fodderstack Race which finishes in Washington. Included in the spring event will be a Grandma’s Attic (yard sale) to be held at the church Fellowship Hall, baked sale, a hamburger and hotdogs lunch provided by the Men’s Brotherhood group of the church. The meal will be held on the courthouse grounds and will include organic Kobe beef donated by Sunnyside Farms. Anyone wishing to donate yard sale items to the church, call the church office at 675-3336. Everyone is welcome. Basket Weaver Join Master Basket Weaver Janet Kerig in the Earth Basketry Workshop Saturday, April 16, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Tbwn Hall on Gay Street in Washington. Learn the art of basket weaving using local materials that Mother Nature provides. Help the environment by collecting invasive vines such as honeysuckle, grapevine, wisteria,bittersweet or kudzu. Weaving techniques include twinning and braided borders. Create a beautiful basket to hold your fruit, flowers,veggies or your hopes and dreams. Instructor: Janet Kerig, Fiber Artist, specializing in Earth Basketry, wheat weaving, tie-dye, natural dyes, beeswax candles, papermaking, Arts and Crafts Camp, drum making and percussion. For more information, call (540) 987-8670 or email artsandcraftscamp@yahoo.com cost $45. Earth Day celebration Earth Day celebration will be held on April 17 starting at 12 noon at Ben Venue Farm located on Route 729 Ben Venue Road at the race course. Fun and kite flying for children of all ages.Parents can bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day as well.Admission is free! Community Drum Circle All are invited to join in creating rhythm & music at the Earth Day Kite Fly at Ben Venue. No experience necessary. Drumming starts at 2 p.m.. Bring something to sit on. There are lots of drums & instruments to share, or bring your own. Cancelled in the event of rain. No charge. For more information, call (540)987-8417. Democratic meeting The Democratic Caucus in Rappahannock will be held on Monday evening, April 18 at The Theatre at Washington on Gay Street starting at 7:30 p.m. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for signing in and close promptly at 7:30 p.m. for the vote. The Caucus will elect delegates to represent Rappahannock at the 7th Congressional District Democratic Convention to be held on Saturday, May 21 in Richmond. All registered Democrats are urged to attend tbr Caucus. See EVENTS, Page B3 Religious notes Bible study A precept Bible study on the book of Jude will be held at the Rappahannock County Library beginning April 12-17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. by Jeanette Beck and Pat Alard. For more information, call (540) 937-9954 or (540) 6752568. Usher ministry Macedonia Baptist Church Usher ministry will celebrate its 53rd anniversary on Sunday, April 17, at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Douglas E. Summers and his congregation from Providence Baptist Church, Baltimore, Md. Dinner will be served at 1:30 p.m. Ushers, please dress in uniform. Maranatha Baptist Maranatha Baptist Church in Amissville extends an invitation to everyone to attend Sunday evening service on April 17 at 6:30 p.m. The Rochester family from South Carolina will minister in song followed by the evening message. Come and join them for a blessing. A nursery will be provided. Sounds of Rappahannock Washington Baptist Church will host a benefit for the American Cancer Society on April 23 from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m. Help find a cure Since 911 many charitable organizations have found themselves creating new ways to secure funds for the needs of communities and research. The American Cancer Society is one that finds itself in that position. In their endeavor to maintain funding and provide the same quality services, they have chosen to streamline their fundraising process and unfortunately have cut back on staff. In 2004, cancer statistically beat out heart disease as the number one deadliest dis ease that kills more people than any other disease. Now, more than ever funds to support this cause are needed Many Rappahannock residents have had their share of this disease and many have been taken from us. Cancer is so deadly and it comes in so many varieties, it does not discriminate, affecting young and old, rich and poor and all ethnic backgrounds. This year the Washington Baptist Church and some of the musical artists will give of their time and talent in support of a cure by presenting “Sounds of Rappahannock.” Please join us to eiyoy your favorite performers: The Kings Travelers (Roger Rutherford), The Promise Land Men’s Choir, Sara Kepplinger, David’s Heart, The Reynolds Praise Team, “Scratch” (David Clanagan), Donald Keyser and the County Rhythm Boys, A+ (Alice Reeve & Tam Guidice) and Rude Rock Family Donations can be made at the door at the time of' the event or by mail to the Washington Baptist Church, for the benefit of the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 209,: Washington, Virginia 22747. v Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society to provide research and support services, a portion of which will return to Rappahannock County. We look forward to this fellowship and we thank you for your support. For information, contact, Evelyne Latham at eve-; latham@aol.com Revival planned Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church of Sperryville will hold a revival from Monday, April 18 to Friday,: April 22 at 7:30 p.m. with Elder Nelson Pettit of Smiths Creek Regular Baptist Church of New Market Va. as the; guest speaker. Everyone is welcome. Ben Venue From Page B1 last fall’s International Gold Cup, carried high weight of 175, but the Kinross Farm team has been churning out winners in multiples this season. Though on his toes and ready for action, maiden Plenty of Sweets was in tough, facing a quality field of prior winners. Nobody told him. Jockey Ellen Homer held the eager youngster off the fresh early pace set by front-runner Prince Manila throughout the first of three miles. Advancing steadily between horses, Homer kept Plenty of Sweets clear of two fallers, then thrust him through a brief opening along the inside approaching the last. Though Plenty of Sweets met the last wrong and twisted badly, Homer stayed centered and kicked on to win by 2 1/4 lengths going away. Prince Manila was closest, in second, with Mr. Fater third. “This has got to be the best point-to-point course on the circuit,” Fisher said of the Ben Venue oval and its newly refurbished timber fences. “It was a good prep” for Plenty of Sweets. Fisher said his primary target is a start at the May 7 Virginia Gold Cup meet at Great Meadow, a course designed and created by owner Arundel. Purchased by Fisher for $6,000 at a 2002 Fasig-Tipton sale in New York, Plenty of Sweets was sired by Gulch. A 1988 champion sprinter, Gulch stands for $50,000 at Lane’s End in Kentucky. Dam Plenty of Sugar is a graded stakes-winning daughter of leading Canadian sire Ascot Knight. Homer also partnered Ralph Trail’s Recanting in a wire-to-wire runaway victory in the ladies’ timber. Upperville owner-breeder Bruce Smart’s Oobitwa went wire-to-wire in the two-mile open hurdle, under Carl Rafter. In his first start over fences in 2005, the multiple point-topoint winner is trained in Millwood by Jimmy Day. Day also sent out Phantom Fox to win for Middleburg owner Bill Backer. Trainer Doug Fout of The Plains also doubled, with Ididdidi winning a division of the novice rider flat and stakeswinner Imperial Gold scoring in the amateur rider hurdle for jockey Jo Rathbone. Results Large pony field masters’ chase. 1. Tinker Bell, o/Erica Fleming, r/Morgan Fink; 2. Castle Fox, o/r Marlowe Daly, 3. Lickety Split, o/r Abbi Walker. 4 started. Junior horse field masters’ chase. 1. Razor, o/r Scarlett Lovett; 2. Whinney, o/Kimberley Yeager, r/Sam Cockbum. Novice flat, first division. 1 1/2 miles. Time: 2:41 3/5. 1. Ididdidi, o/Kingfield Farms, " r/Adam Stapley; 2. Bow Strada, o/Calvin Houghland, r/Ashley Hedo; 3. Ewer All Wet, o/Kats Clark, r/Jennifer Patterson. 8 started. Second division. Time: 2:41 2/5. 1. Goodbywish, o/Clorevia Farm, r/Ashley Heclo; 2. Military Man, o/Eldon Farm, r/Adam Stapley; 3. Dynavolt, o/Liam DeStanley and Cindy Shreve, r/Liam DeStanley. 9 started. Amateur hurdle. 2 miles. Time: 4:00 2/5. 1. Imperial Gold, o/Eldon Farm, r/Jo Rathbone; 2. Two Wire, o/Don Yovanovich, r/Molly Forlano; 3. Action Man, o/r Gregg Ryan. 6 started, 1 lost rider. Ladies timber. 3 miles. Time: 6:52. 1. Recanting, o/Ralph Trail, r/Ellen Homer; 2. Inca Colony, o/Vicki Fuller, r/Molly Forlano; 3. Fast Steppin Man, o/EMO Stables, r/Jo Rathbone. 4 started, 1 pulled up. Maiden hurdle, first division. 2 miles. 'lime: 3:48 1/5. 1. Bunt, o/Jacqueline Ohrstrom, r/Calvin McCormack; 2. Just A Half, o/Hound’s Ciy Farm, r/Jeff Murphy; 3. Gather No Moss, o/Kinross Farm, r/Paddy Young. 9 started. Second division. Time: 3:46 4/5. 1. Phantom Fox, o/Bill Backer, r/Liam McVicar, 2. Molino Rosso, o/Merle Russell, r/Molly Forlano; 3. Aleef, o/Audior Stable, r/Loring Heard. 9 started. Owner-rider timber. 3 miles. Time: 7:23 4/5. 1. Bird on a Swing, o/r Ken Shreve; 2. Bien Allure, o/r Jim Whitner. Open hurdle. 2 miles. Time: 3:46 3/5. 1. Oobitwa, o/Bruce Smart, r/Carl Rafter; 2. Airolo, o/Calvin Houghland, r/Zach Miller, 3. Gritty Sandie, o/Kinross . Farm, r/Chris Read. 9 started. The Leeds Don open timber. 3 miles. Time: 6:51 1/5. 1. Plenty of Sweets, o/Nick Arundel, r/Ellen Homer, 2. Prince Manilla, o/Larry Levy, r/Brooks Durkee; 3. Mr. Fater, o/Over Creek Farm, r/Paddy Young. 9 started, 3 fell, 2 pulled up. It’s Showtime! Music from Opera and Broadway will be heard this Saturday, April 16 in a concert beginning at 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Washington, Virginia. Among the lovely music which singers Jacqueline Neimat and Joshua Saxon, accompanied by pianist George Peachey, will bring to the Theatre are arias from Mozart’s “Magic Flute” and Puccini’s "Ibsca,” and musical favorites from “Carousel,” “The Sound of Music,” “The King and I,” and “Show Boat.” Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Contact 675*1253 or TheatreVA@aol.com. . ;>t / Police briefs Charlotte Henderson, 62, of Amiss ville was charged with failure to yield the right-ofway on April 4 when she ran a stop sign at Massies Comer in a 1994 Ford Econoline Van, striking Crystal Danielle North, 17, of Huntly. North was driving a 1992 Honda Prelude which was totalled in the accident. Both Henderson and North were transported to Fauquier Hospital, treated and released. Larceny investigations The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department responded to two calls from the v^uicke Mart on Route 211, Washington on Wednesday, April 6 when patrons who had pumped gasoline into their vehicles drove off, not paying for their purchases. The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating a report of items stolen from a bam at the end of Jackson Lane in Boston. According to police reports, a Delta miter saw, a Makita skill saw, a skill jigsaw, a nail gun and a Stihl weedeater r where missing from the bam on Friday, April 8. These incidents are still under investigation. Anyone having information is advised to contact the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office at 6755300. Driving Under the Influence Brian Gregory Breeden, 20, of Scottsville, Va. was charged with Driving Under the Influence of alcohol and possession of marijuana when he was stopped in a checking detail by Virginia State Police Trooper Don Corbin on April 8 at the junction of Routes 231 and 707. The vehicle was occupied by four other males,; including Michael Brandon - Bond, 20, of Palmyra, Va. who was arrested for underaged; possession of alcohol. Rappahannock County Deputy Lee Settle arrested! Anthony A. Sheffield, 33, of; Viewtown Road, charging him ■ with Driving While Under the! Influence of alcohol. Sheffield was stopped at Massies Comer shortly after 21 a.m. on Saturday, April 9. l Tree seedlings available As in previous years, tree seedlings are now available for planting in the county. This year’s selections are Red Maple, Red Oak, and Norway Spruce. The seedlings are available in bundles of 10-25 trees. Donations to help defray costs appreciated. For information and pick-up, call or email John Kirchner at 987-9154; mewjmk@earthlink. net. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop US. 211 E. LuraT 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 “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540J82SO937 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp Find your new home . Rappahannock Sews ** 540-675-3349 Divine (gravity “What goes up...mu* ram* down??" You might jut! question the punctuation at the end of the preceding sentence. "Isn't the Isaac Seatin'* indisputable law uf gravity’ Who are you to questioo this? You must be...»eil. kidding, I tape!” We are not questioning Mr. Newton's law. As the title says, this subject It one of "disine gravity’. This concept does not depend on earth h laws of physics. It depends upon our spiritual attitude. .Situations and events in our earthly esprrirnce do not have to determine whether we are feeling “up” or ‘'401™“. Of course, as humans, we have normal reactions of happiness and sadness, hut when we have faith in Cod's wisdom and the accompibhment of His will in our litre, our spirits continue to sour, not hound by earthly events. We read m the first hnes of Psalm 121.. *1 nil! lift ap mine eyes anto the hills, front whence my help coma...from Cod who made the heavens and the earth." W util you offer op yoar soul to Cod's divine power ui worship this week? Your spirit wil suur when you give your heart to your Heavenly father...and all of earth's concerns will nut get you down. Sl’VDAY Rtmuiii 5:1-11 MOKPAY KvMM01< 5:12*21 TITSDA’ kowtou A i 14 UU>NIM)AY ftcIS 2? THIRTY 15:1 n IMMY Uhi 11 11ft vm'RDAY Jeim 11:17-44 Scr-f)Cu-#J ,W )*0O» TN* lirfX* -VV-Wf. ft*.-*#' JVMrt'T’* S^rrw* #» O SixrS’M' wW# V4.V**' kwm >>rr«firt.vr v ABERDEEN BARN -HUH, Steaks • Seafood * Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. 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Land Clearing • Road Building Utilites • Trucking Equipment Rental Basements-Yard Grading 10163 James Madison Hwy., Bealton. VA 540-439-0126 Fax: 540-439-0128 Class A 2705-081328A FENCING Fence Masters Etc. -We Do It All! - • Residential - Bams . • Run-In Sheds % • Decks • Fencing - (Privacy, • Vinyl, Alum, and Farm) Free Estimates 1-877-336-2321 • Mobile: 540-878-3540 FURNITURE RESTORATION Rappahannock Furniture Restoration yOttflckA 540-937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 Gate Design & Installation I Aurora I Services Inc. I Automatic Gate Controls P.O. Box 90 • Amissville, Virginia 20106 540-937*2400 • 1-888-5AURORA GRAVEL ALL PRO.IFOTS ALSO Driveways spreading & Horse lots No job too small Mfe defter days, evenings andewn weekends! Gall anytime Michael R. Jenkins 540-825-4150 HVAC S'—— Strafford ==\ Heating & Air Residential & Commercial Installation & Service FREE Estimates Also Boiler Work 4 Hour Serv ice 540-987-9085 Licensed Tons Atkins &Insured. INVESTMENTS FKEIIMMf! Abbas Rawwoot Investment Representative 123 I. Main Si. Member SIPC Edward Jones (888) 744-7790 "irrMg.lmli rtnilln 1111 11 *ii■ i ifl i LANDSCAPING Baldwin's Lawn Care & Snow Removal 15 Yates Lane Sperrvville, VA 22740 Ru lin’ BaUtrin, Owner Lawn Care, Mowing, Hauling, Trimming, Snow Removal, Etc. < Xi> job Too Small! Call for a free price quote. _540-987-3326 LAWN CARE s Ronnie Dodson \ D&D Services 540-987-9350 Landscaping, Lawn Service, Bushhogging, Driveway Grading, Hauling & Mulch.Backhoe Services & Snow Removal, etc. MINI STORAGE Rt. 211 Mini Storage nnock -Off 211 (j»tf frtN Wirrotu) Outside Aeeui arkt 5x10 10*10 "*» ? 10*15 10x20 ‘Vvf Op««i"S '» FebrB,nf-Ji:^ $40-987-9032 PAINTING m^QusSyCou^ Justin Grant • License #870609106 S40.987.9410 PEST CONTROL ECONOMY PEST CONTROL ■ Termite & Pest Control Flint Hill, VA Bill Harris, Owner 540-675-3389 540-675-3880 Fax Licensed ^ocall^^wnecL&^Ojjerated RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon. - Sat, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed Day of Rest 675-1066 Take out Available ROOFING Blue Ridge Roofing 540-631-0666 TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer. Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U.S. Route 29, Madison (540) 948-2200 WINDOWS & DOORS Europe i Finest Windows & Doors New & Replacement • Custom Made £ • Wood, Aluminum-Clad, \fli • Energy Efficient • Secure • Affordable Henselstone Window & Door Systems 540 937-57% — www.henselstone.com To place an ad, please call Jeanne Cobert at 540 347-4222 Events From Page B2 Advanced Dowsing, Healing and Self Empowerment seminar Advanced Dowsing, Healing and Self Empowerment seminar will be held on Tuesday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Belle Mead Schoolhouse in Sperryville by Raymon Grace. The fee is $250, a deposit of $100 is requested. Your deposit check will not be cashed, it will be held until the day of the class, bring the payment for the class in cash and your check will be returned to you. Receipts will be given for tax deductions. Send deposit check to Hardie Newton, 2684 Whippoorwill Road, Madison, VA 22724 or for more information email hardieblossoms@earthlink.net Wine Dinner There will be a wine dinner at the Griffin Tavern on Wednesday, April 20. They are featuring w.nes from Rappahannock Cellars and a rep will be on hand to pour and discuss each wine. It’s a seven course meal, five of which will be paired with a Rappahannock Cellars wine. Cost is $75 per person, start time is 7 p.m. For reservations, call Griffin Tavern at (540) 675-3227. Free Clinic open The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local branch of the Fauquier Free Clinic operates on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month at the Rappahannock County Health Department in Washington. The next date is April 20. Patient registration is from 5:50 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For further information, call 675-2525 or 347-0394. RAAC Call to Artists Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community is pleased to announce ‘Artists of Rappahannock County Studio and Gallery Tour’ scheduled Nov. 5-6. All Rappahannock County resident artists are encouraged to apply. Please contact Nancy Keyser at 675-3310 before April 21 to receive an application. The application deadline for participation is May 2. A tribute A tribute to The Morel (‘merkle’) Mushroom on April 23 and 24 by ushers of the 5th annual Morchella Mania. This culinary delight which appears for just a few precious weeks in April rivals its close relative the truffle in shear decadent flavor. We celebrate by providing samples of said delectable, some insight into the rich lore associated as well as our usual digs. Call the Smokehouse Winery at 987-3194 for information. Ki Theatre Workshops On April 23 and 24, from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. at the Tbwn Hall on Gay St. in Washington, Julie Portman will offer two exciting opportunities: Saturday, the 23, ‘Stories in Performance’, which will provide principles and techniques for all types of performance. On Sunday, the 24, ‘Stories as Adventure’ will give writers guidance in creating stories from their life experiences. For more information call (540) 987-3164 to register. Rappahannock artist Rappahannock artist Sara Schneidman will be giving a short talk entitled A Contemporary Artist’s Approach to Rug Design at the Tfextile Museum in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. She will be discussing cultural and symbolic influences of her work as part of the Museum’s series of Rug & Textile Appreciation Mornings. Reservations are not required and attendance is free. For more information, call (202) 667-0441or email www.textilemuseum.org. Wakefield Country Day School Book Fair Summer required reading titles, new releases and classics, and wonderful gift books for preschool through 12th grade readers will be available at the Book Fair to be held at Wakefield Country Day School Tuesday, April 26 through Friday, April 29th each day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and also from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29th. Get your books for summer reading and support your school at the same time as this event is a fundraiser to benefit the school. For more information, contact the Old Sperryville Bookshop at 987-8444. Relay for Life hosts yard sale The Relay for Life Cancer Walk teams are hosting a big yard sale at the Rappahannock County High School on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All donations and proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Come see what treasures there will be!!! Tbam captains and their teams interested in joining the fun, call Michelle Kaye after 7 pm at 675-3157. Seeking young ladies Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is seeking young ladies between the ages of 1-21 to complete for the following titles: Little Miss, ages 1-7, Junior Miss, ages 8-15 and Miss Honorary Fire Chief, ages 16-21. The young ladies will sell tickets on the 2005 Colorado pick up truck and the heifer for the carnival in July. For more information call Karen Williams at (540) 635-4673, leave message. Scholastic Book Fair Rappahannock County Elementary School will host the Scholastic Book Fair April 28-May 3. The theme of this year’s fair is “Read a Great Tale.” The hours for the book fair on Thursday April 28 are 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. which includes the Family Night Event that evening. The hours for April 29, May 2, and May 3 are 8:15 a.m. 4 p.m. Books are available for all ages, including adults. Public is welcome to attend! Lions Club Annual Auction Rappahannock Lions Club President, Ken Marlor, announced that the annual auction will be held on April 30 at Bill Payne’s Auction Gallery in Amissville. The club is now soliciting donations of furniture, collectibles and other resalable merchandise for auction. All proceeds are used for the benefit of the Rappahannock community. For more information, call Bob Lander, 987-8750. Yard sale If you are thinking of spring cleaning the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is seeking items for the yard sale on June 4 which will be held at the carnival grounds. For more information call Karen and Bruce Williams at (540) 635-4673 or Bill Jarrett at (540) 675-1000, no clothes, remember “another man's junk is another man’s treasure.” Sperryville seeking contestants Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is seeking carnival queen or king contestants. The carnival is Aug. 10-13. For more information call, Michelle Jenkins at (540) 987-9440. Spring schedule of classes Quest Movement Arts Center of Sperryville has announced their Spring Schedule of Classes: Mondays—6:30 a.m. earlybird Nia/yoga 5:30 p.m. Nia 7 p.m. yoga Wednesdays—9 a.m. yoga 10:30 a.m. Nia 5:30 p.m. Nia 7 p.m. yoga Thursdays—Synergydance with Virginie- 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays—parent/child creative yoga 11:15 a.m. to 12 noon (beginning mid April. Last Sunday of the month—Dance your Prayers-five rhythms authentic movement 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Upcoming workshops to be announced. For more information, call Kim (540) 660- 2060, or (540) 364-9299. Golf Tournament Rappahannock-Culpeper Baseball is hosting a benefit Golf Ibumament Friday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. South Wales Golf Club. Captains choice, Mulligans, Longest Drive, lunch for all and mamprizes. Entry fees, $60 per player, $200 per foursome. For registration or sponsorship information call 1540) 937-7900 or httpy/www.rappculpbaseball.com/ or raagolf3Nahoo.com. /

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Starting at S795/mo Call 540439-9162 Berryville: Single family home on half-acre treed lot. 3 BR, 1 BA newly painted Central oil heating and AC. Deck. From Route 7 take 340 South to 317 South Buckmarsh. Call 703909-0603 anytime. This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222 Duplex nice w/ garage Central AC. gas heat, lawn care & trash by owner. 1 non smkr only. Rets & dep req. 540-347-5555 FLINT HILL, 18 Mi from 66 & Warrenton, 1BR $835 & 2Br $875, on 10 Wooded Acres. Great Rooms. Natural Light, Woodstoves, A/C. W/D, Decks. 703-354-4488 FRONT ROYAL, Lovely 3br, 1.5ba, 1 level ranch w greet yard & large storage shed Aval 51. anple parting $975ma Call: Joe Doyle Remax Olympic. C-703-975-4622 Off: 703-369-5757 FRONT ROYAL. Two stories colonial featuring 3br. 1.5ba finished basement w/ rec room. Avail 5/1. $1150mo Can Joe Doyle. Remax Olympic. Cell :703-975-4622 Off: 703-369-5757 HARPER'S FERRY area 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin, pets ok $1000/mo Please call 304-261-8089 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Pets } THE FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauauierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com for a complete and up to date listing Real Estate for Sale FANTASTIC II ACRE HORSE FARM IN ORLEAN, VA. 7025 Owl Lane-OPEN SUNDAY, April 17th l-4p.m Sks&flL... - -vis'll frivalc -•.■(ling. hcauUtul liomc. fantastic amenities in prized hum cuuntn location. Fabulous ham. oversized J story carafe. screened porch. Fn»nt Warrenton: lake Waterloo fed (Wilsoni left onto Pinev Mm. go ,1+mi to Right onto Ow I I n Call Marilyn Shackelford. Long & hosier Realtors 540-220-1318 y>r 8(H) 4KS-40S7 L A KAK1 HMV J / \ am Rentals — I Houses V_... 1/ HARPERS FERRY- Nice Rambler, 35 min to Dulles, 3BR, 2BA, Beaut, hw firs FP WD. DW, Gar, scrd porch, NSkg. $1295/mo 703409-7968. Pets?? Immaculate new home in Culpeper. Pelham's Reach Subdiv, 4BR, 2.5BA $1600/mo. Avail NOW, Jean Jones. Keller Williams Realty 703-963-7834 Leesburg River Creek Immaculate award winning builders own home overlooking golf course. 3 BR, 2.5 BA Concerto model patio home, granite counters, library wcustom built-ins, gas Fpl., 1st floor master suite, private brick patio, 2 car gar. Cul-de-sac location. Gated golf course community. $2800/mo. Talbot and Company Real Estate 703-727-9885 MARSHALL, BEAUTIFUL 3 bdrm, newly remodeled, minutes fr. I66. stores & schools. $1500. 540-364-2318, or 571-277-6323. MARSHALL- 3 BR. 1 BA. newly renovated, bsmt, porches. Great location. $1600/mo 540-3640461 MDDLEBURG/ThePlains, quaint cottage, on Ig horse farm, 1.5 BDRM. garage, $1500 + utils. 540-687-4197 MIDDLEBURG/PLAINS Sm house 3BR, 1.5BA Garage, deck, big yd, CAC, No smkg $1300/ mo 540-687-6763. brev noy @starpowernet NEVER RENT AGAIN! Buy a 4 BR Foreclosure1 $23,900 For listings, call 800-749-8168 Ext 1278. NEWLY RENOVATED HOME in Town of Middleburg, VA. 2BR. 1.5B. eat-in-kit, LR. DR. gas AC/heat, fenced yard. Avail 5/1. $1500/mo. 540-687-6590 for appt NEW UPSCAPE COLONIALS located just 20 mr from Brandy Staton starting at $1685mo.Call Buider Agent. Lorrane Howell. Gneen & Assoc Realty 540-7869439 or 540-220-7801. ORLEAN, ' CHARMING 1840s country Victorian, 3BR. 2.5BA. CAC. 1.5 acs w/ barn. $2000 mo. 540-2720200 PURCELLVILLE: 2BR 1BA. SFH. Adorable house w beautiful setting, Close to town & Rt 7 st 400 mo 5403^7-4996 For all of your Classified needs call the Fauquier Times-Democrat 540-347-4222 (g%99 Rwrtate ~ lw“ Houses Rectortown/Marshall 2BR. 1BA house on Ig. estate property, newly renovated Lg Deck, Full bsmt. Lawn maint. incl. No smkrs/pets. Facility for Horse avail. Beautiful views Refs. ' sec dep. $1200/mo. Avail 4/1.202-445-5974 Sperryville: 2-3 BR. 1BA, LR. Kit. Laundry Rm, Mtn Views, river, great location. $950 per month Sam Snead Realty 540-987-3326 SPERRYVILLE, 2BR no pets. $600/mo. Sec. dep required Must have references 540987-9225 THE PLAINS Newly Renovated Farm house on 2 acres 2BR, 1 BA HW firs., gran.-' & stainless steel kit., deck & porch, $1300 mo , Miller Properties 703915-9498 LEESBURG: LG turn studio in priv non-smkg SFH w/priv. BA & walkin closet Micro, kit/ laundry, cable, internet, $975/m. 703-771-9036 ROOM W/ full priv. bath. Warrenton. full house privileges,, cable TV. no pets, smkrs $450/mo. inch utils 540-229-4788 CENTREVILLE: Room avail in 2 BR. 2 BA apartment to share w female Private full BA. share kit family room/ washer & dryev 24 hour access to computer lab & workout center, swimming pool & hot tub Close to shopping center & restaurants. Rt 66. Rt 28 & Rt 29 NS , apartment $560 plus util Avail June 1st August 3lst Please call Jennifer at 217■725 3598 Burke Village $1700 Vacant & Ready! Spacious 3 BR. 3.5 BA. 3 1vlTH. Call for more details Gene Miller Angelmar Realtors 703-922-3753 CENTREVILLE: 3 level Twhome, 3BR. loft in mstr, 2 full bths, 2. '/2 bths, fplc, deck, Irg EIK. $1800. 703-606-7236. Warrenton across from Fauquier Co. Courthouse 30 Ashby St. Office space with assigned parking. $475 to $575/mo owner 540-347-5555 Warrenton a Main St. location 5,500 square feet. $2000 per month. Call owner: 540-347-5555 DUCK NC - Oceanfront Condo 2BR. 2BA. Sleeps 8 A/C, dishwasher, micro, W'D, cable. pool. tennis, $850 wk in season Special oh season rates 703-569-5877 r~~ 100 For Sate By Owner _/ MYRTLE BEACH- Ocean front resort timeshare 4 sale Sleeps 4A + 2 yth. $4250 w wk. $3800 w/o wk Call 814-285-6299 122 Sales — Houses A 4 BR Foreclosure1 Only $23 9001 Must sell1 For listings call 800 7498168 ext R528 FOR SALE BY OWNERFarmette, 3 , bedrooms, 2 baths, 10 acre. Call 540-825-7431 EOR SALE: New Construct- Dominion ValleySingle family Attached End Unit. Gladwyne/ Carriage Collection, gated community, golt & wooded lots. 2600sq. ft. finished, 1250 sq ft walk out basement, 3BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage, sec sys/ cable/ internet wired, granite, hardwood, 9’ ceilings, 1st. floor Master, gas cook top. builder warranty, no yard maint, and many more Toll Brother's luxuries! 5657 & 5674 Solheim Cup Drive, Haymarket, VA $555. Contact Info Michelle 703-622-3704. r” 122 Houses 133 V_ Sales Lot»&Armsflr CLOSEOUT! ? LAST CHANCE TO OWN THE ONLY 20 ACRE MINIMUM! fWS (LOSE TO NATION'S CAPITAL! 8 Brand New Parcels Released HI Will IS SOLD! Sat, Apr 16th 20+ AC; Peaceful get' ‘ Sunrise vtev/s. AC; One of a ■! Drwewaythai Ijority! st 11903 ■ AC; Top Of the world! Hardwoods & te.vel ridge! S139,9O0' ISVP NOW FOR RARE BONUS! TIKE ADVANTAGE OF I0W FINANCE RATES! 20 acres Views! Privacy! Convenience! Close to 166 in Linden S180K - S275K. Call Bruce Wood Stonewall Realty 866-635-7717 42+ acsriver frontage. Hazel River, lovely. 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Property 3: .255+/- acres between Properties 2 and 4 property 4. 4.09+/- acres with several retail and storage buildings. Tenants are Hair Obsessions, Quick Signs and Green ATV parts and accessories. Previews: Wednesdays. April 13 4 April 20 from 12:00 Noon - 3:00 P.M. Call Jonna McGraw (VA#2434) for more ' 0r v,sit www wottz corn Woltz & Associates. Inc., Brokers 4 Auctioneers (VA#321), 800-551-3588. •ABSOLUTE AUCTION - LAND AND FARM EQUIPMENT - Saturday, April 23, 10:00 AM, Floyd County, VA. 171+/- Acres Offered in q in'.\5Sn~.rr0Prn<1 Hay Land Beautiful Views. 2 Feed Lots. Equipment includes 9 JD Tractors and JD Disc Bine, JD Round o h NH Slla9e Equipment. New Idea Corn Picker. For detailed list see our website: woltz.com. Preview Dates: Saturday, April II'100'4:00 PM at Farm 1 on Tract 1- Eor more information call Woltz 4 Associates, Inc. Brokers 4 Auctioneers (VA #321). 540-551-3588. •ABSOLUTE AUCTION: Trustee's Foreclosure 99 acre farm, Farmville, VA. 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Personal or company checks will be accepted under the following terms: In-state checks up to $5,000; in-state checks over $5,000 must be accompanied by a properly completed bank letter of credit. No out-of-state check will be accepted without a properly completed bank letter of credit regardless of the dollar amount. An checks must be made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia. A driver's license or other Governmental issued photo ID must be presented. Company checks must have a Federal ID number written on the check. Removal of Equipment: Removal is required by May 6th at 3:00 p.m. Storage fees of $10.00 per day per item will be charged after this date. If the purchaser does not remove the property purchased within 20 days after the auction date, the Commonwealth reserves the right to retain the purchase price and resell the property a second time keeping any proceeds obtained. Food available. 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WORK FROM HOME OPPORTUNITIES •IMPROVE HEALTH & FITNESS Earn extra income from home Earn up to $25-$75 hour part-time/full-time. Training and support provided Call 888-458-8666 or www.GPEworldwide.COM ' •A $1.000 day potential - Returning calls, from home No selling No Boss Not MLM 1-618-355-1180 •NO COMMUTE" Learn to Earn $10K+Month from Anywhere 1 800 691-3499 www rsilverlming com r 135 V__ Sales — Real Estate J e Immaculate 4 BR 3 finished level Colonial in Bea'ton. Grand foyer, expansive kitchen, breakfast room, den w/ fireplace. backs to open space. $489,900 e Huge investment potential in the 3+ BR home in Remington. Commercial sized garage onsite w/ 2 acres. Remington $232,000 Austin Realty Management & Investments, Inc. (540) 347-199. 86 West Shirley Ave, P.O. Box 606, Warrenton, VA. 20188 Fax (540) 347-1900 www.ARMIVA.com A. R. M. I. "The Property Maragemert Speaafets' MAIN STREET SPERRYVILLE. 2 houses + • outbuildings on .75 ac lot. Ideal location for residence, business or combo. Asking $255,000 540-987-9041 r 135 Series - Real Estate A Rappahannock Co: Magnificent views from Keyser Mountain. 5 parcels sold as one property totaling 131 acres $1,850,000. 27 acs avaii at $475K. Emily Henry Long & Foster 540-341-3528 RIXEYVILLE, 4BR, 2Ba. 2.90 acs. new gas heat & AC. circle paved drive, covered porches, huge deck w abv grnd pool. Several outbldgs. 2 car car port. S385K. 540-937-4501. 540-229-1933 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 r 2\ Legal Notices _ J BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County. Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday. May 2, 2005 at 7:00 PM in the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia in order to consider the following application: SE #05-03-03 Tony L. and Kelley E. Williams desire a Special Exception permit for a private sewerage treatment facility to serve an existing lot for single-family residential use. Property is located in Chester Gap on Tax Map 1 FI, Parcels 2 and 3. zoned ‘VR - Village Residential, Wakefield District. Use allowed under Section 170-36C of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 7:30 PM at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written commehts to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747. in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-07, 4-14-05, #641376 ' ManufactunsdN 144 & Custom Houses J Nationwide Homes Authorized Builder Norwood Construction, Inc. Authorized Builder 9 Modular Homes. • Additions. • Sunrooms, • Commercial • Buildings Owner Completion Program Class "A License #270102219 540-788-4570 540-788-4100 LIFE LONG RESIDENT of Rappahannock seeks 1-3 acs, to build for family All calls confidential. 540-937-9938 WE BUY HOUSES - Honest, friendly, fast service Any cond. Call 703-961 -ALLCash. or visit AIICashForYourHouse.com r 4 on Commercial lou Rentals v J BERRYVILLE-8 or 4 or 2000SF for Rent Ample parking Call 703522-5151 RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE, Bealeton. Virginia. $16 per sq. ft. Common area fee included Prime location. 301-657-4100 ask for Mr. Sisk. 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 Contact: Bill Chipman 13 Culpeper St. Warrenton, VA 540-347-2610 877-454-CRES Vour Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 r "\ Legal Notices V_i___) Trustee’s Sale 1111 S: Poes Road Flint Hill, Virginia (Tax Map ID No. 15-15E) Default having been made in the terms of a certain Deed of Trust dated December 30, 2002, in the original principal amount of $154,673.90. and recorded in the Clerk s Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Rappahannock, Virginia in Instrument No. 030000009, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, will sell at public auction on April 20, 2005, at 11:00 am, in front of the building housing the Rappahannock County Circuit Court, 238 Gay Street, Washington, VA the property designated as contained 25.11 acres according to a plat and survey made by J.L. Covell, C.L.S.. on 9 October, 1975 and being part of the Wintold Kuncewicz tract and more particularly described by metes and bounds in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Sale is subject to all prior liens, easements, restrictions, covenants, and conditions, if any, of record, or other matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the premises. TERMS: CASH. A deposit (in certified funds) of $15,400.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required of the successful bidder at time of sale and settlement to be made within 15 days. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Memorandum of Trustee's Sale, available for review on the Foreclosure Sales page of www.glasserlaw.com, outlining additional terms of sale and settlement. This is a communication from a debt collector. Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C., and/or Colchester Hunt Title & Escrow. Inc., Substitute Trustees, Crown Center Building. Suite 600. 580 East Main Street. Norfolk, VA 23510. File No. 54^86, Tel: (757) 321-6465. Between 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon only. 4/13/05 & 4/20/05 #641378 jgg Commercial V_J Office Space Available Approx. 1200 sq. ft in newly renovated building. Choose your own carpet color. Good location. Private entrance. Private restroom. Ample parking. Located at: 202 Orange Road Culpeper, VA For more info call 540-820-2413 200 Antiques & Collectibles WANTED: Older fishing _ tackle, bamboo rods, reels, lures, etc. Also Coleman camp gear, huntiro items. Zippo lighters Wild Game Calis & Recurved bows. Call Bob 540-545-8508, BerryviHe. 216 Computers/ Electronics DIRECT WAY SATELLITE Internet Complete System, less than 6 mo old, $400. 540-2706249 Furniture/ ^ Appliances v ■ J BDRM- 6 PC Cherry set new in boxes. $585. Can deliver. 703-8988768 Bed- $125 Full size mattress set. New in plastic w/ warranty. Call 703-898-9247 BED- Queen Pillow Top Set! $165. Brand new, still in plastic w/ war• ranty Can deliver. 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Atlas, Tyco. AFX, Marx, Lionel. 703-960-3594. EXERCISE EQUIPMENT : Bowl lex machine. hardly used: Treadmill $750 for both. 540-347-5858 Legal Notices __ J BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday. April 27, 2005 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, ih order to consider the following application: SU #05-03-02 Paul P. and Melbry A. Paratore desire a Special Use permit to build a garage with a family apartment above on their 5.06 acre property located at 36 Cabin Lane in Amissville. The family apartment is for their child. The property is known as Tax Map 32. Parcel 141. Jackson District, and is zoned A-Agricultural. Bse allowed under Section 170-36A of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards under Section 170-62G of the Code. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party' in interest. shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA forjhe purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone concerning the merits of any application, appeal. o' other matter pending before the BZA. | No member of the BZA shall participate in any such prvate discussion. Site visits or sjmilar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia. and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the l Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday. April 20. 2005 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55. if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent pioperty owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their wntten comments to the Board o* Zoning Appeals, c o P.O. Box 519. Washington. Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 04 07 2004 04 14 2005 #641352 f For Sale HOTTUB EXCL COND Kept indoors 03 Hotspring Jetsetter 6 person. Orig $5000. askg $2100BO. Free delivery. Call 540-668-6060 or 540-668-7123 WATERROWER ROWING Machine. Brand new. orig $1400, askg $1000/BO. Nordic Cross Country machine. slightly used, $300 BO Proform personal trainer, electronic treadmill, orig $2200. asking $1200 BO. Call 703-473-0993 ROLAND Dltigal Electric piano. Incls bench, earphones. ability to record. Brand new orig packaging. 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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #05-03-01 Alvin J. and Lori C. Dore desire to build a three-car garage with a family apartment above on their 7.0973 acre property located at 147 Hinsons Ford Road in Amissville. The family apartment will be for Mrs. Dore's parents. The property is known as Tax Map 32, Parcel 74, Jackson District, and is zoned A - Agricultural. Use allowed under Section 17036A of The Rappahannock County Code: additional standards under Section 170-62G of the Code. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in interest. shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, apDeal. or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection. Monday through Friday. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 20. 2005 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55. if any. 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Imaging Acceptance Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Contact for scheduled interviews: Human Resources 540-349-19*5 Apply on line of in person at: lOO Main Street Warrenton, VA 20186 www.imagingacceptance.con I Seize this unique opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your experience, hard work, commitment and creativity can make a difference in the shaping of Loudoun County’s business landscape. This position with the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development Business Investment Team will proactively function as a Business Ambassador to market Loudoun County as a favored business location. Understand, address and communicate Loudoun’s key differentiators to prospects and existing businesses. Primary focus will be on mid-tier accounts (10-70 K s.f.) and select targeted industries. Network with key partners and industry organizations. Manage mid-tier existing business retention and expansion program. Manage special events, and support the marketing and business teams. Requires excellent networking, communication and writing skills as well as the ability to creatively solve problems and address issues. A background in or passion for science and technology is a plus. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or public administration or related field, and at least three years related professional experience working with business, civic and elected leaders. Bachelor’s degree highly desirable. This position requires the ability to work non-standard hours to include early mornings, evenings, and weekends (Hiring Range: $38,965 - $58,447/yr) Apply immediately Ref #05-299 email resumes to hr@loudoun.gov. For additional information and to receive a required application contact www.loudoun.gov. Human Resources: (703) 777-0213. EOE and a ^a+Job' WB're a new airline that gets it — and so do the people we hire. It's not just about low fares, superior service, convenient schedules and a faster, easier experience. It's about four thousand people talcing individual responsibility for becoming the high-flying success we knew we could be. Welcorhe aboard. Ramp Agents Like everyone at Independence Air, you'll keep things moving quickly and efficiently, assisting passengers with iuggoge and boarding. Earn good starting pay of $9.65/hour, benefits, 401 (k), flight privileges for you and your family and more. Connect with the airline that gets from start to finish raster, with enthusiasm and integrity. For career takeoff from Dulles, visit www.ftyijobs.COfn and igister for one of our local hiring events. EOE. independence air flyi.com Independence Air, the Encircled V Design, and FLYi.com are service marks of Atlantic Coast Airlines. ©2004, Atlantic Coast Airlines % MECHANIC / HEAVY EQUIPMENT/NIGHTS Vulcan Materials in Manassas. 703-368-3135 AA/EOE OPTICIANS Sears Optical is coming to the Warrenton area and we are looking for Licensed Opticians, full time and parttime, flexible scheduling, benefits and competitive pay. Contact: 703-392-0877 (or more info. PERSON FOR ESTATE CARE FT, good salary & benefits. Upperville area. 540-592-3078 Pianist PT, Sunday Service, Special Programs. Send resume to: Washington Baptist Church P.O. Box 209, Washington, VA 22747 540-675-3336 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 SA CLINICIAN #5-83-01 FT at residential substance abuse facility in Culpeper. With one late evening per week. BS or equiv exp & knowledge of SA techniques. $25,949.82 p/yr. fS* RAPPAHANNOCK RANDAN AWlL cummipety services boa»;i APPLY WITH RRCSB/AAA APPLICATION BY8:30AM, APRIL 25, 2005, HR, PO BOX 1568, CULPEPER, VA, 22701 (540) 825-3100. TDD: (540) 825-7391 330/AA Klennlnas@rrcsb.org_ construction SUPERIOR PAVING CORP. is seeking applications to fill the following full time positions: CDL EQUIPMENT OPERATORS DENSITY TECHNICIAN LOADER OPERATORS CDL TRUCK DRIVERS MECHANICS LABORERS Competitive pay and full benefits including 401 (k) and vacation. Call: 703-631-0004 • Pipe Crew • Foreman • Equipment Operators nAO/ioH 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 Experienced & Helpers Driver’s license required. Call L.J. Foley Plumbing & Heating 540-347-2500 Receptionist Local Construction Company in need of a Receptionist. Microsoft applications exp required Good salary and benefits. Please respond to 703-589-1077, or fax resume to 703-724-7762 or email: selectccinc@ _starpower.net CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 DRIVERS WANTED TO DELIVER MANUFACTURED BUILDING COMPONENTS HOME EVERY NIGHT!!! EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!! GROWING OPPORTUNITIES!!! SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS!!! Structural Systems. Inc. has opportunities for Class “A” CDL Drivers. If you would like to work for a first-class organization that offers: • Medical. Dental and Vision Insurance Benefits • Employer Paid - Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • 401 fkJ with Employer Match • Paid Vacation. Sick and Personal Leave Please apply in person at our Culpeper facility located at 601 Germanna Hwy.. Culpeper. 0A or call Lisa at 800-800-7414 fx260J to find out more about the position or e-mail your resume to humanresourcesussi-midatLcom. Website: www.ssi-midatLcom. EOE DRIVERS WANTED TO DELIVER LUMBER PRODUCTS • HOME EVERY NIGHT"! • EXCELLENT BENEFITS::! • growing opportunities::: • SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS::: Structural Systems, Inc. has opportunities for Class “A” COL Drivers. If you would like to work for a first-class organisation that offers: • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Benefits • Employer Paid -Short-Term O Long-Terns Disability • 4*x(k) with Employer Match • Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave Please apply in person at our Culpeper facility located at Mi Car manna Hwy., Culpeper, VA or call Gerry at (x XX*) to find out more about the position or e-mail your resume to gelksgssi mldatl com Website: www.ssi-mldatLcom, EOE The Times Community Newspapers, an aggressive and award-winning chain of Northern Virginia weeklies, is looking for candidates for the following positions: Special Classified Advertising Consultant Duties Include: Working directly with Ad Managers throughout Times Community Newspapers to sell classified ad sales to special business groups in Northern Virginia. Qualifications: Candidate must have related work experience: PC literate & Customer Service skills. Legal Classified Advertising Consultant Duties Include: Working directly with local governments and law firms to organize and handle legal advertising throughout Times Community Newspapers. Develops Legal/ Public Notice Sales through telemarketing & prepares and mails notarized Affidavits to advertisers. Qualifications: Candidate must have related experience with legal advertising; minimum one year classified sales experience. PC literate, excellent verbal & written skills. Classified Sales & Production Administrator Duties Include: To provide full effective and efficient operational support to the Classified Advertising Department including ad traffic control by serving as a liaison between the Classified Sales and Production Departments. Qualifications: Good verbal and written communication skills; PPI System experience; Experience with Excel, Word and Access programs. Send cover letter & resume to: Margaret Courtney, Classified Supervisor Times Community Newspapers P.O. Box 359, Leesburg, VA 20178 Fax: 703.689.1278 or e-mail resumes to mcourtney @ timespapers. com r \ Immm FuB Time I ’-« - — - A i tmpfoymem v y MILLER TCium has opportunity as our eve wknd receptionist Mon-Fn. 4p-9p, Sal 8a-7p and last 2 Sun of month, 12n-5p. Would consider sharing the hours w/ 2 part tine people. Non-smkg environment. Cust facing skills, mutitasking. exceptional phone skis and high energy individual sought Bi-lingual skits a + but Engish must be prinary . These strengths and solid refs w# put you at the too of the fel Call John Strain 703-396-5053 RESTAURANT'CATERER Line Cook needed for J's Gourmet in Front Royal. Busy catering/lunch establishment. Fun, high energy environment 540-636-9293 •jmm )YOTA Restaurant Fauquier Springs Country Club SERVERS Part-time, am & pm Please apply Tuesday - Friday between 9:30 am — 4:30 pm Springs Rd., Warrenton, VA 540-347-4205 540-347-2743 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 ■ jjp Full Time employment v J Restaurant PASTRY CHEF For' French Country Inn and a 4 Diamond Restaurant in Clarke County. VA. (an hour west of Beltway I. Five nights, weekends a must. Experienced person to work in pleasant surroundings with team effort. Starting 32K. benefits, paid vacation Call 800-638-1702 for interview or fax resume 540-837-2004. Reslairam SOUS CHEF For French Country Inn by Winchester. VA. 5 days a week. Wed.-Sun. Looking for innovative. creative, team worker. Top Zagat Rated. Nights and Weekends a must. Salary commiserate on experience. Call 540-837-1375 for interview or fax resume 540-837-2004. TANDUM DUMP TRUCK DRIVER needed 540-347-6628 TEACHERS Small, private day school in beautiful Rappahannock Co. seeking dedicated teachers. Positions open for upper school math (exp. preferred) and 4th grade. Parttime positions include philosophy, world religions, economics and psychology. Send resumes to: “Teacher Search” PO Box 739 Flint Hill, VA 22627. This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222 National company seeks honest, dependable person to service commercial accounts with name brand drink/snack products. Pat-time and full-time opportunities available. No Sefing. No Overhead. You must have $ 19.900 to invest now. 10W secured. Our company finances all future expansion! If you sincerely want to be paid what you are worth, and want to own vow own business. call for confidential interview. 1-800-854.2382fPVS.lnc) SimplexGrinnell Is a global leader in the design, manufacture, installation, and service of a comprehensive array of fire protection systems including networked and integrated fire alarm and security, sprinkler, suppression, and communications systems. Our continued success and growth has produced a need for the following position in our Dulles, VA office. Administrative Assistant Sprinkler Designer Sprinkler Service Fitters Fire Alarm Technicians E-mail: kmonteleone@tycoint.com Or tax resume to: (703) 996-0922. Attn: Kevin Monteieone SimplexGrinnell is a Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/DA/ 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 DRIVERS Martin Brower, an ntemaDonal food distribution company n Manassas, VA. seeks Professional Drivers. If you have strong customer service skits & are available 24 HOURS7 DAYS PER WEEK, then we invite you to join our team Al detvery routes are LOCAL. Pre^employmen! screening includes DOT Drug testing. DOT Physcal. & Ergonomics Test. Employment history, education. & driving records wtl be verged along with a cnmmal background checx Professional Driver (Class B) W* operate a straignt true* & manually unload freght Applicants must have a min of 1-2 yrs accident tree deivery exp. dean MVR, vakd Class B CDl license, be D.O T qualified & possess current DOT. medical card. Pay rate $18 00 per hour to start ($2C 95 after 1 year) * 0 T paid on a daily basis Professional Driver (Class A) Wl operate a radar-eater & manual 'unload (ragft Appicarts must nave a mn of 2 yrs acaden tree trador-traier exp., dean MVR, vatd Class A CDL icense be D O.T. quaifed. & possess a/rertD OTmedca!card. Pay rate $18 per hour to start ($20 95 after 1 year) * O.T paid on a daily basis Our benefits include free nealth insurance, pension plan. 401 (kt & more Apply in person with a copy of you» MVR between 9am and 4pm to The Martin Brower Company. L.L.C., 11777 Balls Ford Road. Manassas. VA 20109. (703) 368-8777 EEC AA Employer M F H D V Drug Free Workplace TECHNICIAN Mack Truck Dealership needs Tech It. Truck Mechanic needed at modem dealership in Ganesvie. VA. Great wotkna environment Work nous are MonFri. CDL & computer exp. a plus. Complete benefit package & 401 (k). Contact Denny Stum at: 703-753-6444 or denny@potomac mack.com VEHICLE WVENTORY Are you an energetic person’ Do you like the outdoors? Do you have a good driving record7 If you've got what it takes. Miller Toyota Scion has an opportunity for you to be a Vehicle Inventory Attendant. Call John Strain at: 703-396-5053 Winery Tasting Room Staff needed for Saturdays and Sundays. Applicant must be at least 21 years old with excellent customer service skills and the ability to work well under, pressure. Basic wine knowledge a plus, but not required. $10 an hour. Call Shannon at Farfelu Vineyards 540/364-2930. Find out more about us at: www. farfeluwine.com The Fun Shop Middleburg, VA needs PTFT & Wkend help Want Cheerful, energetic self-starter. Computer exp. helpful. Call Page 540687-6590 NURSING Come join our team! Work in a caring sharing environment! CHARGE NURSE 3-11 shift CNAs 7-3, 3-11, 11-7 shifts Daily assignments of only 8-10 residents! Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community Contact: Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton 540-825-2411 PHYSICAL THERAPIST FT Position available lor a physical therapist in an Orthopaedic Practice. Position is MF. Experience preferred but wi consider recent graduate of a recognized training program Excellent benefits, salary comparable with training and experience. Fax or mail resume L. Spence Ispence @ broava.com 540-347-0342 52 West Shirley Ave Warrenton, VA 20186-3008 Speechlanguage Pathologist Part-time at skilled nursing facility in Warrenton. VA. 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Automotive CHEVROLET 1986 CAMERO IROC Z-28. 5 sp. 91K mi. needs front suspension work, good shape Trans AM wheels $3500. Call af~ ter 5pm 7C 3-777-1054 CHEVY C10, 66. step side pick up Runs good, straiqht six. 3 spd.. $2500'obo. 540-3498282 FORD FALCON 1963 SDrmt Convertible. Recent restoration Many new parts. $8900. Call 703-444-0631 PORSCHE 88. 944. excel cond. 6 cyl, stand trans. never raced. 133K mis. $7750 5403-i’-2248 after 8pm STUDEBAKER, 1962. GT Hawk. 289, AT. FORD 1930, 2DR sedan. Street Rod. 540937-5124 STUDEBAKER LARK 1963. 4 dr sedan. 259 V8. 3sp, reclining front seats Many new parts, including clutch, rocker panels, gaskets, and front fender patches. Puns great, needs exhaust. $i500/obo. 540347 4997 after 6pm. ( - 605 Automobile* V J AUDI 1993 100CS. red v/blk int.. Quattro wgn. AC. cass piyr. 160K mi. $5200. 540-295-7575 cr 540-788-4257. Buick '90 Century- V-6. 4dr. 61K mi., AC, AMFM cass . PW. PL. excel cond 1 owner $2000. 540-338-9545 BUICK RIVIERA '99. last edition, collectors car, suoerb. 60K mis. $10,000. See & you will . buy it1 540-937-2019 CHEVY BLAZER. 34, LT package. 4 6L, ithr. pwr everything. 4x4. 4dr, auto, cruise. 11 OK mis. am fm cass. $3300 obo 540-439-1235 CHEVY 00 BLAZER. white. 4 door, 4 WD, immaculate cond.. 41 K. $10,750. 540-8229232 CHEVY 77 CAPRICE CLASSIC: 350- 4Brl. rues well. Needs some work. $750 BO. As ms 703-431-5778. Classified Ads Work Call 347 4222 CHEVY 03 CAVALIER. 5spd trans 20K mi 2 dr. Exc. cond. Remainder of 3yr/36K bumperto-bumper warr. $6900/ ObO. 703-772-4741. CHEVY CAVALIER 01: 5 speed trans. 60K miles. 2 door, very good condition 56.OOO/OBO. 703-669-2700. CHEVY '77 CORVETTE. mostly restored, runs good 105K mi. auto trans New replaced parts: carpet, dash, exhaust. brakes, fuel tank, steering controls, shocks, t'res. stereo. CD. front & rear speakers. Call 571-233-9362 CHEVY MALIBU, 02. Auto, grn. cd cass. sunroof. pw. ps. cruise. Ithr,. Pwr seats $8000/obo 540-751-0661 CHEVY WAGON '90-Hi mi. Runs good. Needs some repairs. $500. Call 703-723-3010 CORVETTE, '94, convertible. 67K mis. admiral blue, bk top, auto, new tires, warranty. $19K. 540-937-3200 CORVETTES WANTED Any year, any condition cash buyer. 800-3696148. DODGE '01 Durango SLT, platinum 5.9L V8, 4x4. 3rd row. tow pkg. K&N air. 102K mi. New brakes w/rotors. ball pints, belt. Non-smkr. Perfect cond- $10,600 703-430-5410. DODGE 96 INTREPID. good cond.. pi. pw. dual airbags. 105K mi. $3700'obo. Call 703728-6864. DODGE, 2000. Neon 4 dr moonroof. alloy whls. CD. 58K mi Exc. cond. $5,900 540-6687128. 95 FORD ESCORT Body Damaged Needs TLC Runs Great! $800 obo 703-777-9390 FORD MUSTANO GT. 2002, 48K mis. 5sp. fully loaded, new tires. CD. Ithr. $14,200 OBO. 703-969-3281 FORD TAURUS STATION Wagon 98 89K 1 owner $3995obo Looks good, runs great! 540-338-6428 GMC, ‘97, conv. van. Lthr seats, fully loaded, incl. TV. VCR, & game sys. $1500 firm. Needs fuel pump 703-339-0655. HONDA 95 ACCORD - Auto all power. A/C. cruise. CD, 136K miles. $3800. 703-777-3748 HONDA ‘00 ACCORD EX Coupe: Red/ Beig. LTHR, 64K. 4 cyl, AT, ac. cruise, snrf. FSBO. $§.995. 703.-771-9424 HONDA ACCORD, LX. '98. V6. 101K mis, original owner, all main records. $7000 703298-6022 HONDA 1991 ACCORD LX: White. AC. AM/ FM'CASS. AT. 240K miles. $1200/bo. Runs well. 540-882-9668. HONDA ’95 CIVIC 4-dr. 66K miles. AC. dual airbags. AM'FM. good condition. $3750 080. Ph: 703-266-5611. HONDA ‘99 CIVIC EX. 2 dr.5 spd. 98 K, 1 owner, loaded. New tires, battery & insp. $6200 obo. 540-882-3806 HONDA ’90 CIVIC WAGON, 4WD. red. 249.000 mi. AC'FM cassette, current insp. $800 703-430-7521 HONDA CRV ’02: automatic, fully loaded, ex cond.. 35K mi.. AC. power locks, windows. 6 disc CD player, sunroof, $16,800 703•j54.7502, after 7pm, serious inquires only. INFINITY ’00 I30T, loaded. 1 owner, black, excellent condition. $11,500 703-726-2577 JAGUAR 1989 XJS V12 65K miles $9500. Call 703-830-5894 JEEP ’96 Grand Cherokee Laredo, exc. cond. all power Less than 100K miles $7000. Call Erin 703-779-2593 LINCOLN, 98 Towncar, Cardier.all opts, peart-' ivory.under50Kmls, mint cond, garg kept$11,500 OBO 540-341-3574 Merc Benz ’99 E320, black ext., saddle int.. excel cond. moving, must sell! 46 K mi, loaded. $21,000. 703421-0163 MERCEDES BENZ 2003 E500 Sport, 6800 mi. Black/Black, loaded. Exc. cond. $47,500/ obo. 703-754-2906. MERCEDES 96 C280 SPORT. Black Lthr. int/ ext., 6 CD changer. Runs great! Fast! 107K, $14K, 703-815-5255 MERCEDES '93 300 station wagon, very clean, white. low mileage. $7950. 540-822-5809 MERCURY, '85 Grand Marquis, runs, good tires. Needs brakes, some work U-tow. $500. 540-34 , -7999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE RS 01-all opts. 5 spd. new $5000 factory eng.. 40K w warr A-1 cond. $7500. 703-915-2020 MUSTANG '89 GT Convertible- black w black top & grey interior. Good condition. $2500. Steve at 703-728-0055 NISSAN '93 MAXIM lthr. loaded, new tires, key■ less entry, moonroof. great car, 186 K mi, ‘ $2700. 703-669-0643 OLDS CUTLASS SIERRA S 93, loaded, all power, 71K miles. V6, very good cond. $2000. 540-347-2973 OLDSMOBILE 94 ACHIEVA. 117K mi, good cond.. AC. pi pw. relatively new tires. $1800 571-426-3819. 93 PLYMOUTH GRAND Voyager. Runs well PS. PB. PW. PM. PL. cruise tilt 703-421 -8260 $500!, Police Impounds! Honda's. Chevy's. Toyota's, etc. from $500. For listings 800-7498167 ext. 2416. 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. White, 2dr. sunroof, good cond. 79K miles. $6500 Call 732-921-8312 PONTIAC TRANS AM. 01. 14K mis, V-8 Garage kept. Loaded perfect cond, (must see) $21,000 obo. Call Cindy 540-727-0020 (6am4pm) Nights 540-4396442 before 9pm. 93 SAAB 9000 CSE, 4 cyl. 148,686 miles, gray. exc. cond.. $4000. 540-937-4420. SATURN SCI, ‘95 2QR coup, 5sp. manual, runs great. Needs tires/ brakes. $1100/ OBO. 540-349-8700 Subaru '95 Legacy wagon, all wheel drive, excel, cond., 5 sp.. well maint., recent insp., $4000. 540-338-3421 TOYOTA ’97 AVALON. 90.500 mi, 4-dr, navy blue, auto, am/Tm/CD, $7000. Call Paul 703560-4391. TOYOTA CAMRY LE ’93: sunroof, 182 K miles. runs great' $1,150. 540-955-0503. TOYOTA '98 COROLLA CE: 4DR. clean. AT, AC. am/fm/ cass, dark blue $3,300. 112K miles. 703-389-9569. Toyota '04 Corolla LE. 4 door, AMFM, CD/cass., auto. 12 K miles, pwr windows & locks. $11,900. 703-606-1177 TOYOTA 05 SCION XB. Moving- must sell. Drk Blue 19K mi. Exc. cond. AM/FM/CD' MP3, AC. remote dr locks, fold down back seats. Lots of room. 32MPG. Exc. carl! 571-201-7392 TOYOTA ’02 SIENNA LE-$17,500. Low mis. Orig owner. Pass pwr dr. Must sell. Exc cond. Call 703-378-8221 VOLKSWAGON 76 BUG: fuel injected, exc. cond. 98% restoration, Colorado car. $6200/ BO. 703-748-5026 or 571238-3875. VOLVO ’02 S-60, 4 dr, white ash int., spotless cond. 50 K mi. MovingMust Sell! Loc. in Sterling Leesburg. $15,000 firm for quick sale. Call 240-338-7272 VOLVO, 03, S80. 2.9. 43K miles. Non-smkr. Ext. warranty. Silver. $22,000 540-837-1461. VOLVO 2000 S80 silver sedan, exc. cond., AC, all power, sunrf. dual airbags fronfhead/side, CD/am/fm cass., new tires, 49K mi. $14,200. 703-433-0775. VW CABRIO CONVERT, runs great, white w/ white top. 5 sp, pw. pi. $6000'ObO 540-3498282. 610 Jeeps POSTAL JEEP ’77. good cond. route ready, many new parts & extras. $3000 OBO. 540272-4999 Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 » Bonus Cash f NowAvaN^bte! ALL-NEW COBALTS! Nwv starting at only $12344 Auto, at, p&fab & more! NEW 05 MAUBUS1 Now starting at only $35344 Keytess, cause, auto, more! NEW 05IMRMASI Nwv starting at orty $17408 CD, cnise, auto, pw seat! 05 COLORADO 4WP! map $19,620. #D329. $35287 toeing rear diff, rear siideri NEW 05 SILVERADO 2500 4WD! Aoto. SnoA flew preo. ac. onto tcv.rg & more m»p $30,071. #D292. 05 AVALANCHE! map $37,396. #0145. $29£60 Alcys. Onstgr. XM, 6-dec CD! $1000 Bonus Cash Available on Every New Chev^ 2Ytears ^•fiSEsas, '«0~i purchase! i / ipuMENTAFT'' 1 SERVICE LOANER! CONSUMER NOTICE: JUST ADO TAX TAGS, $2 T9 PROCESS**! FEE, FREIGHT (COBAU $566, COLORADO $635, MALIBU $625, SA'.tRADO-AVALANCME $850, IMPALA $660) INCLUDES ALL GM REBATES AND INCENTIVES ON APPROVED CREDIT THRO GMAC. rXtERS ■ •A> VS QOAiiFr. SL BJf a T: I PRIOR SALE. IN STOCK UNITS ONLY BETTER HURRY, ALL OFFERS EXPIRE 43005. i BOATS, 1-02 BayBner Classic 20', like new, many access. & factory warranty. $14K. 1-1964 Starcran 20', great running cond. $1500. QBO/both540-788-1087 OLD TOWN - CAMPER Model. 16', good condition. includes 2 paddles. $450. Call 540338-1880 after 6pm Coleman/Fleetwood Tacoma pop-up camper. 2002. Furnace. AC, hot water, outside shower, awning. 2 king beds, sleeps 8. Great cond. only used 4x's. $6500 obo- 703-726-8602 FLEETWOOD 03 travel trailer beautiful,25', Supertite, Queen, BA, fully loaded kit. AC, heat, more. Paid 18K sell for $9K firm 540-347-7174 Sunline Solatia '02 SR 33’, bunks, sleeps 8. cover, slide room, nonsmoking. like new. $18,995. 703-430-8431 HARLEY DAVIDSON, '02, Dyna Superglide, Diamond Ice color, 12K mis, gar kept, lots of chrome. saddlebags. Vance & Hines pipes, windshield. engine guard & More! Asking $15,000. 703-368-8160 HARLEY DAVIDSON, '89, Soft tail custom, custom paint, lots of chrome, $11,700. 540439-8883. HARLEY Davidson 1200 Sportster. Excl cond. New tires. Recent 10K maint Xtras. $4350/60 Call 703-430-1855 HARLEY DAVIDSON 2001. Sportster XL1200 Custom. 5,100 mi. Blk & red. Quick release detachable windshield. XL custom seat & matching back rest pad. Detachable side plates, sissy bar. sport lugg. rack. New Ithr saddlebags, chrome eng. guard, lots of x-tra chrome. $8,450. 703803 4192. HARLEY DAVIDSON 02 Ultra classic. Jade Sunglow. . Gar kept. Many extras. Svc rec. Excl cond. $16,500. 540-347-3488 HONDA 929 CBR '00: Yellow, excellent cond.. low mileage, accessories included (helmet & jacket), $6,800/080. Call 571-233-1496. 1998 HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT, 1100 CC, 13,000 miles, garage kept, $3500 firm. Call 540-751-1702 MOVING SALE - 1982 Yamaha 750 SECA. Good shape. $1000. Call 703-669-9157 2001 PW50, $700: 8 Yamaha TTR 90, $800: dirt bikes. Cash only 540-439-4524 aft 6pm TOYOTA, 1990, 4 Runner. Selling tor parts. 1.000's of new repairs, bad motor. $500. Call 703-430-8631. TRUCK CAP, FIBER glass, burgundy, fits Ford 8’ bed, call for details. $100. 540-3475996 CHEVY BLAZER S-10. '93. 4 wd, 4 dr Black int'ext. V6 Vortex rebuilt eng., pwr steer,'wind., ABS brakes. AC. am/fm cass. Tow pkg & lugg. rack. Good cond. $2000. Susan or Chip @571-233-7135. CHEVY BLAZER ’96. 4x4. LS, 4dr, AT, am/fm cass, 88K mis, loaded, cloth seats, tinted wind. $4500. 540-349-7939 CHEVY 97 TAHOE LS4 dr. 4x4, V-8. AC, PW, PL, child safety dr locks & win., lots of extras. Must seel Good cond. 113 K mi. $9,950 obo. 540-338-6521. FORD EXPEDITION ’99 XLT, 63 K. 3rd seat, white, tan cloth, excel cond. $10,500. 703587-4153 '02 FORD EXP. XLT, 41K, green, Ithr intr, CD. AC. Ext wrnty. 703724-1416 Moving overseas must sell. $16,500 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 sport HONDA 2001 CRV LX: AT, AC, Am/Fm/ Stereo Cass, cruise control. 60,500 mi, $11K. 703421-9710. '93 ISUZU AMEGO 5 spd, 4 cyl. $1000/Obo. 703-406-8726 ISUZU 1992 RODEO: blue, does not run- but great for parts $300/ OBO. Call between 710pm.540-554-8763. Jeep '03 Grand Cherokee, 34 K mi, clear title, excel, cond. full service records: $16,500 obo. Call 703-470-2811 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Laredo ‘94 Exc. running cond. Great shape! White 150Krri$3500/nu9faaf 703-314-5200 JEEP WRANGLER, '97 sport 4x4, 4L, 5sp, AC. 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