Rappahannock News, May 12, 2005

127th Year ... No. 19 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2005 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 50 CENTS Salmon buried with full military honors Meetings • On Thursday, May 12 the Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall on Gay Street. Tentative agenda includes the following applications: 1. The Inn at Little Washington by Eddie Fletcher, Facilities Manager; improvements to 371 Main Street (TM 20A-1, Parcel 37A) 2. The Inn at Little Washington by Eddie Fletcher, Facilities Manager; improvements to 437 Main Street (TM 20A-T, Parcel 17A) 3. The Inn at Little Washington by Eddie Fletcher, Facilities Manager; improvements to 389 Main Street (TM 20A-1 . Parcel 37) 4. Heritage House B&B by Gary Schwartz, owner; fence and , trellis in front yard at 291 Main Street (TM 20A-1, Parcel 41) • On Wednesday, May 18 the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the county courthouse on Gay Street. Tentative agenda Old Business SU#05-03-01 Dore Family Apartment* SE#05-03-03 Williams Private Sewage Treatment Plant* New Business SU#05-04-01 Adolfi Tourist Home* SU#05-04-02 Harman Family Apartment* SE#05-04-04 Gillis Residential Care Facility Expansion* Informational -Update on RappFLOW Building permit report* • The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) will hold its May meeting on May 16 at the Rappahannock County library. Socializing at 7 p.m. business meeting at 7:30 p.m. The agenda includes Action Plans remaining from the February offsite conference, finalization of the budget, and committee structure and make-up. The public is invited to attend. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Photo by Richard Lykes BLUE RIDGE BUGLER: A Marine Corps honor guard played taps against the backdrop of the mountains Salmon loved at his Monday service. By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News “On behalf of a grateful nation and a proud Navy, I present this flag to you in recognition of your husband’s years of honorable and faithful service to his country,” said a Marine Corps honor guard to Christopher Bur Salmon’s widow, Pat, at a moving memorial service Monday on a small hill overlooking their farm near Flint Hill. After a brief ceremony at the home, those attending the services moved across a green hay field and up to a high spot chosen for the grave. With a full complement of eight uniformed Marines, volleys were fired and taps were sounded as the formal military ceremonies proceed t d. With the backdrop of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, the sight of the lone bugler on a hill playing the hauntingly melodious notes of this traditional military music moved many to tears. At the hillside service, Christopher Salmon — a highlyrespected member of our community — was honored by many family and friends in a final farewell which included the acappella singing of “Ave Maria.” Earlier, Dr. Cristie Miller, a friend of the family, read “Crossing the Bar,” the classic 19th century poem by Lord Alfred Tennyson. Rev. Jenks Hobson of Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, Virginia officiated at the services. A full military funeral with honors this far from Washington, D.C. seemed to be quite unusual to most and is testimony to the high esteem this former Silver Star-decorated Vietnam veteran and Lt. Colonel was held in the Marine Corps. A time of fellowship and remembrance was held at the Flint Hill Fire Hall with a buffet prepared by friends. Chris Salmon is best remembered by legions of Rappahannock citizens who came to know him for his cheerful See SALMON, Page A2 Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jeanne Spath BOOK TO LIVE BY: Above, Sister Caroline Terry never learned to read or write, but was taught Bible verses and stories by Mistress Ryan from this Bible Picture. FOND MEMORIES: Right, James Russell, of Sperryville, shares fond memories of his greatgrandmother, Sis-tah Cah-line. Sperryville author featured by Smithsonian Institute By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer Last week was filled with excitement for Jaimes D. Russell, 84, of Sperryville when a film crew and interviewers from the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. pulled into his driveway. In fact, this excitement began for Russell in September, 2003 when his book, “Beyond The Rim: From Slavery to Redemption in Rappahannock County, Virginia” was first published. “It’s overwhelming,” Russell said, “I will never forget that first book signing on August 19, 2004 at the Barnes & Noble in Charlottesville. We sold 194 books that evening and I thought ‘what will they remember Russell for, something that they will remember what he looks like and what he sounds like.’” Now, with 1650 books in print and a documentary film in the making, the gentle man from the Blue Ridge Mountains has this to say about himself, “I’m just a countiy boy who grew up, grew old and had a story to tell.” Russell’s story His story began in 1921 when he was bom into the Russell family, a family with a history nf slavery in Rappahannock County. . At the age of 10, he was given the duty of staying at his great-grandmother, Sis-tah Cah-line’s house at nights, just in case she needed help. Russell recalls dreading the hot summer nights in See RUSSELL, Page A2 Ready to strike I By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer Loring Anderson Jr. is a familiar face in Rappahannock County. He usually appears with a friendly smile and a ready handshake. But recently, Anderson had something to show folks — a mounted trophy of a former timber rattlesnake measuring nearly 6 ft. long. Anderson was happy to share the story of his encounter with the reptile that he had last summer. “I’d been up in the mountains bulldozing,” began Anderson, “when I got off to take a rest I found myself between the dozer and this snake. He was coiled up with his rattler shaking. He was ready to strike. I knew that it was going to be him or me,” Anderson explained that most of the time snakes will head in the other direction when a bulldozer is around. “The vibrations in the ground scare them away.” But on this particular hot sunny afternoon, it was different. “What saved me was remembering what my grandfather had told me about killing snakes,” recalled Anderson. “If you hit them just below the head, about 6-8 inches, it will temporarily stun them long j enough for you to take fur- I ther action.” Anderson just happened to have access to ,a stick — one that he kept on the dozer See ANDERSON, Page A2 I PRIZED: Loring Anderson Jr. is proud of his mounted trophy of a timber rattlesnake that he killed last summer. Anderson encountered the viper while taking a break from working in the mountains Photo by Richard tykes Four & Twenty Blackbirds celebrates 15 years ECLECTIC DINING: The bold and eclectic cuisine are a creation of Heidi Morf and Vinnie Deluise. Rappahannock News Staff Photo* Jeanne Spath By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer A narrow two-story house sits in Flint Hill, quite unassuming, until a passerby notices the small sign hanging in front. The sign brings the childhood nursery rhyme ‘Sing a song of sixpence’ to mind, which is exactly what happened in April, 1990 when springtime was blossoming in Rappahannock County — birds singing and flowers blooming, giving Vincent “Vinnie” Deluise and Heidi Morf the perfect name for their restaurant. Fifteen years ago Four & Twenty Blackbirds opened its doors to locals and travelers alike, See BLACKBIRDS, Page A2 Newsmakers Round the mountain Greg and Lucy Rushford are the proud owners of a new “round" house on Aaron Mountain. See Page A12. Rapp’s rattlers Local naturalists Sara and Jim Lawrey talk about the county's pit vipers. See Page A12. Textured treasures Artist Jeannine Regan exhibits her paintings at R.H. Ballard in Washington. See Page B1. Symphony of swords “House of Flying Daggers" will be shown at The Theatre on Friday, May 20. See Page B1.

Russell From Page A1 that house in Sperryville as his great-grandmother would make him drape a ladderback chair with clothing, lock the windows throughout the house, pull the shades and light the oil lantern very dimly in front of the heavilyladened chair. “I made the first air-conditioning in that house,” Russell laughed, recalling the hole he made with a large nail, just under the window beside his bed. “Oh, that breeze felt so good,” he sighed. The nightly ritual was a remnant of Sis-tah Cah-line’s days as a slave, when other slaves would come to her cabin to give news of who made it ‘over the rim' or when there was an abundance of food in the big house and the slaves would get the leftovers. The chore of taking care of the 100-year-old woman did not become a pleasure for “Little James,” as she called him, until he was a teenager. “Then I found it was a valuable experience — quite a bit of history I touched — and I felt blessed, and a joy for me what all I have listened to,” Russell recalled. Russell has recounted much of Sis-tah Cah-line’s life in his book, which sparked an interest by the Smithsonian Institute. “We are hoping this will encourage other people to record their histories,” Constance Brooks, of the institute said, “If we could widen the circle, we could widen history.” Brooks said that plans are in the making for Russell to travel to the Smithsonian and give an oral history presentation. “I’m anxious and curious to see the film they did at the Smithsonian,” laughed Russell. Russell recalled his own father, Harvey Robert, more commonly known as H.R. Russell, telling him that he only attended a formal school for three months out of his life and he wanted to See what his son would be doing having graduated from high school. Now, a grandfather who has lived*his life to the fullest himself, Russell smiled as he said, “I guess I’ve done alright. I don’t have a degree, but I do have a degree of accomplishment.” On the horizon Russell, now retired from government work in the D.C. area, has just completed another book which is currently in Culpeper awaiting printing. This book, “The Resting Rock,” will feature ghost stories and folktales of Rappahannock County. “There are tales of The Biggest Fish, one called Lost In the Rain and then Homicidal Monomania, no body knows what that means, I bet,” Russell said, speaking of two suicides that occurred in Sperryville. Rus Schofield has helped Russell with editing and Tbm Tepper is preparing illustrations for the new book. An acre of memory For those bound to slavery, April 10, 1865 was the most important day in history, Freedom Day. After freedom had been declared, many slaves in Rappahannock County found their way to Majors Hollow, located behind the old Mountainside Market in Sperryville. “All Sis-tah Cah-line ever wanted was one acre where she qould build herself a cabin of her own up there,” Russell said. Caroline did purchase the acre of land, but her dream of a cabin was never fulfilled because her children thought the location was too remote for the aging woman. Instead, she settled in a home in the village of Spefryville. “I just want that one acre of land — if the lady who bought it would let me buy it back, so I can put a kiosk in memory of all those slaves who settled there,” said Russell. For Russell, the life of his ancestors has become a passion, a message he hopes to carry on for many more generations. Jeanne Spath may be reached at jspath@timespapers.com. Salmon From Page A1 and able administration of “Rappnet,” our community’s Internet bulletin board where information on every subject imaginable is daily sought, offered, and debated. Sharon Kilpatrick, who worked closely with Salmon when they published another Internet news service, “Rapplinks” and the commercial “Green Pages,” said after the ceremony, “Chris provided a great community service. We will ever be grateful for his dedication and service.” Joyce Abell, another Rappahannock friend and admirer, added, “I don’t know what we’d do without Rappnet.” Fortunately, Eric Kvames of Sperryville, a computer guru stepped forward voluntarily and is now administering the service along with help from Chris Moyles. The Salmons’ came to Rappahannock County in 1983 after he retired from the military. In addition to his wife, Patricia Woodruff Salmon of Flint Hill, he is survived by three children: Stuart Salmon of Charlottesville, Timothy Salmon of Flint Hill, and Deirdre Salmon Hays of Leesburg. Salmon also leaves a brother, retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael Salmon of Alexandria; and two grandchildren. Salmon had been quite ill and died at the Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville on May 5 from complications of pneumonia. SALLY L. MURRAY^ D.O. announces the opening of her practice Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine including Cranial Osteopathy Front Royal 540-635-4100 Tracts from 74± to 462± Acres! Goochland County (near Richmond) • Just oft 1-64 with easy access to Richmond, Charlottesville, and Fredericksburg. 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Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 Anderson From Page A1 to help keep the brake pedal locked. “I hit him, he was knocked out for a few seconds and then I beat him to death,” said Anderson who admitted that he was no snake killer but had no other choice at the time. “I know that their bite isn’t fatal but it can make you pretty sick and I’m an old man, nearly 70,” said Anderson. “I would have been hard pressed to get down that mountain alone if I had been bitten.” Anderson’s mounted timber snake is a beauty with geometric patterns adoring its back. The snake was undoubtedly old with a row of thirteen perfectly shaped rattlers. “I believe that each rattler represents three years of a snake’s life,” grinned Anderson, “so this snake was close to 40-years old.” Anderson spends a lot of time working in the hills and mountains of Rappahannock County. He has seen a lot of snakes in his time. “Mostly, they will be out sunning themselves on the rock walls. I always just leave them alone,” said Anderson whose father had a penchant for snakes. “My father loved snakes and when I was a little boy we’d hunt them but not to kill. There was a place in Washington, D.C. that would pay for their venom to use to make anti-venom serum.” Face-to-face While Anderson’s encounter was dramatic and turned out well for him and untimely for the timber rattler, the chances of having a face-toface showdown with a rattler are probably slim. Karen Beck-Herzog, managing assistant for the Shenandoah National Park, couldn’t recall any human/ snake encounters on her watch. “We have a knowledgeable ranger that works here who studies snakes and is only aware of a couple of snakebite victims over the course of many years — and those people were allergic to them.” Certainly timber rattlesnakes and cooperheads are part of the natural fabric that make up Rappahannock County, and while many have seen them, few can claim, like Anderson, to have faced one who was ready to strike. Anita Sherman may be reached at asherman@timespapers.com Events at Sunnyside Farms July 23rd - Art & Antique Show and Sale August 6th - Craft Fair and Art Show/Sale Sunnyside Farms would like to invit< vendors/crafters for these events. For more information, or to reserve space/tables contact 540-987-3609 Sunnyside Farms FAMOUS REST STOP Rte 211 & 522 Sperryville, VA 540-987-3600 Open - until 8 pm rh“«day-lR?nday CJ°sed Tuesday * Wednesday^ Sunnyside Farms - World's Shortest Food Chain - From Our Farm to Your Table™ ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Four & Twenty Blackbirds celebrates 15 years in Flint Hill, Va. Rappahannock News Stan Photos/Jeanne Spath Blackbirds From Page A1 offering eclectic cuisine to Rappahannock County. “Most of the locals know the story and are probably tired of hearing it,” laughed Deluise. However, newcomers to the area have not heard about the owners meeting in the parking lot of The Inn at Little Washington — Morf was a chef there while Deluise was a waiter. The pair went on to begin their own endeavor, a Bed & Breakfast in Amissville. The county was not blessed with the number of dining establishments currently available, so the B & B began offering dinner to overnight guests. Soon locals began asking if they could dine as well. ■ Thus, a small dining area, allowing only 12 diners at a time with a fixed-price meal was the start of this successful restaurant. • Move to Flint Hill In 1920 the building that now houses Four & Twenty Blackbirds was originally built to house a carpentry shop. While the exterior has not changed drastically over the years, the building’s uses have. It has been a general store, a doctor’s office, a real estate office and even the Rappahannock Democratic headquarters office. However, the conversion to a restaurant was made first by Peggy Clarke who owned the ‘Comer Post.’ “It was a great local restaurant,” Deluise said. Deluise and Morf bought the building in the spring of 1990, offering a short, but everchanging menu of delights. Dining pleasures The menu changes every three weeks, and currently offers temptations for every palette. Appetizers include fried calamari with an asian sweet and spicy dipping sauce or a fresh “green goddess of spring” rice paper spring roll filled with Norwegian smoked NOTICE OF VACANCIES BOARD OF ASSESSORS COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting applicants to fill five positions on the Rappahannock County Board of Assessors. Members of the Board will be an integral part of the General Property Reassessment of Rappahannock County of 2005, and shall be compensated at $40.00 per day for each day they serve. In accordance with §58.1-3276 of the Code of Virginia, appointees shall be freeholders of Rappahannock County and shall be appointed by the governing body. In order to be eligible for appointment, each prospective member of such board may be required to attend and participate in the basic course of instruction given by the Department under §58.1-206. If you are interested in this position, please contact your representative on the Board of Supervisors or to call the County Administrator’s Office, 540-675-5330, for more information. The Board of Supervisors intends to make appointment at their June 6, 2005 meeting. 987-8951 Piedmont 987-8206 Stonewall-Hawthorne 937-5983 Jackson 675-3686 Wakefield 675-3178 Hampton Charles K. “Pete” Estes, Chairman Robert P Anderson, Vice-Chair Ronald L. Frazier Roger A. Welch S. Bryant Lee salmon, asparagus, cucumber and avocado served with a creamy green goddess sauce. Main course includes eight entrees — four seafood, one vegetarian, an Italian chicken dish, grilled loin lamb chops with fresh mint sauce, and grilled black angus rib eye steak with a red wine balsamic sauce. Tb round off dinner, Four & Twenty Blackbirds offers a blackbird butter cake with a sweet cheese center or bourbon pana cotta. The restaurant offers a Sunday brunch menu as well as the nightly menu from Wednesday through Saturday. National recognition “The award that means the most to us is the Zagat Guide,” said Deluise. The Zagat Guide is a food guide that goes nationwide, city-by-city and the award is based on customer’s questionnaires. The restaurant has also been featured on the Food Network Show “Dining Around” and named one of Washingtonian Magazine’s “100 Very Best Restaurants,” giving them a three-star rating. This past December, friends of Deluise and MorFs called them, excited that USA Today had listed their peach cobbler in the top 20 dishes in the United States. “People came in all winter asking for peach cobbler,” Deluise said, “and we don’t make it unless we have fresh peaches available, which of course are not available in the winter.” According to Deluise, the freshness of their food is most important to the duo, offering seasonal foods to their customers. Right now, the dishes include fresh asparagus and fresh fruits. “It’s the freshness that gives food it’s intensity,” Deluise said. They also use free-range chickens, organic beef and local produce as much as possible. That national recognition has brought in some famous celebrities over the years, including Jackie Onasis, Brooke Shields, Clarence Thomas and Bob Ryan, just to name a few. Deluise encourages customers to call ahead before just popping in, saying, “It’s always a good thing to call, reservations are not required, but suggested.” The future “We still love what we do,” Deluise smiled, “We enjoy our customers as people, so we make .a real honest effort in fine dining.” Happy with the way things are, the couple wants to enjoy their restaurant, which is one of the few husband and wife teams around in the restaurant business, according to Deluise. Another area that pleases the couple is how all of the local businesses promote one another. “Everybody promotes everybody,” the owner said, “We send people down the road and they send them here. It is great to see how a small business has an economic impact on a place.” Jeanne Spath may be reached at jspath@timespapers.com

Photo by Richard Lykes Fine wine Trinity Episcopal Church’s Garden Guild’s “Grand Spring Garden Party” will feature the best of Rappahannock Cellars wines at their benefit buffet to be held this Saturday, May 14, at Jessamine Hill Farm The benefit seeks to raise funds to sustain the ongoing garden program around the church that adds so much charm and grace to the center of Little Washington. Last minute guests at the benefit are welcome to go directly to Jessamine Hill (between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.). Admission is $75 per person. Advance reservations are available at the church offices on Gay Street or by calling (540)987-8154. Sunnyside seeks memorabilia By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer Philip Morgan is on a history hunt. “I’ve always been interested in history,” said Morgan, who is the general merchandising manager at Sunnyside Farms in Sperryville. “People come in, look around, and remember this building when it was a school house years ago. I’m hoping that community residents who have old photographs or memorabilia from those years will lend them to us so that we can put them on display,” continued Morgan who is looking to redecorate. “I’m interested in showing a “then and now* look,” continued Morgan who is hopeful that he will begin receiving old photographs or other articles that can be mounted for others to see and enjoy. “I’d be happy to have them on a loan basis.” If you’d like to help out with Morgan’s history search, give him a call at his office (540) 9873609 or stop by Sunnyside Farms Famous Rest Stop and drop off your old photos. Look for signs on Rt 211/ we are off Long Mt. Rd on Walnut Grove Lane OPEN HOUSE EASTWOODS NURSERIES Washington Va Specializing in Japanese Maples invites you to visit MAY 13-14 & JUNE 3-5 10:00 to 4:00 540-675-1234 « www.iapanesemaples.com Washington artist gains recognition Local Rappahnnock artist Robin B. Purnell was honored at a luncheon on April 30 for the benefactors and board members of the National Museum for Women in the Arts (NMWA). Purnell exhibited 15 of her paintings. Much of the artwork presented can be seen at the Rappahannock Library. Many of the paintings are of Rappahannock residents, as well as portraits drawn from Robin’s extensive travels in Russian and Central Asia. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., the National Museum of Women in the Arts is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists. The luncheon was part of an annual meeting of the NMWA board of directors and their National Advisory Board, with representatives from Italy and France also in attendance. The reception was held at Oakwood, the estate of Peggy and John Richardson in Delaplane. Purnell addressed Rappahannock News Staff Photo/ Jan Clatterbuck Robin B. Purnell the group and thanked them for their continuing efforts in the advancement of the important artistic contributions of women artists around the world. f Sperryville School in 1921-1922 ■ Photo courtesy ! of Pete Estes AUCTION Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company May 14,2005 @ 6:00 P.M. Location: The Station on Route 211-14711 Lee Highway Amissville, Va. Sofas, Dressers, Baskets,' Lamps, Coffee Tables, End Tables, Humidifier, Bicycles, Racks, Dishes, Computer Accessories, Blinds, Doors, Storm Doors, Troy-Bilt Sickle Bar, Desk, Gas Cook Stove, Microwaves, Stroller, Table and Chairs, Misc. Toys, Exercise Equipment, Books, Pictures, Canoe, Beds, Washer, Lots of other items to numerous to list. Food will be served. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 May 12, 2005 &appafyannocfe JSetos Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER __Anita L. Sherman, Editor' Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2005 Our View Making a difference Many Rappahannock residents were saddened this week by the news of several deaths most notably those of Lt. Col. Chris Salmon and Roger Batchelder. Both of these gentlemen had called Rappahannock County their home for many years and both served the community in many ways in their own uniquely individual styles. Putting aside past careers, they both embraced their retirement years not as an end but as the beginning of new paths and new relationships creating new friendships that would ultimately enrich and nurture many lives. Many people at Chris Salmon’s full military funeral on Monday had never met him but they felt they knew him so well because of his many faithful years serving as the catalyst for Rappnet — the community’s Internet bulletin board. When Chris became ill there was a huge outpouring from the community, wafting up prayers for his. recovery and prayers that his wife, Pat, would find the strength and courage that she needed. Lt. Col. Chris Salmon will be missed. Robert Batchelder joined the ranks of Rappahannock realtors in the early 70s and early on made his mark as a gentle and humorous soul. Although not a native of Rappahannock, Mr. Batchelder embraced the country life and all that was unique about his home county. He showed this pride in many ways, from the custom license plates on his vehicles to the clever copy he wrote for his real estate advertisements. But more importantly, Mr. Batchelder loved the people of Rappahannock, offering a handshake — or a helping hand — to those he encountered every day. Many had just seen Roger a few days before his death, chatted with him about the beautiful spring we’re having or what was his latest volunteering commitment with any of a numerous community organizations. His services are this coming Saturday afternoon at the top of Massie Mountain. There will be a crowd. Roger Batchelder will be missed. The back of an elaborate wall hanging is a mess of twisted knots, broken threads, zigzags and odd shapes and patterns but the front is a beautifully crafted design of tightly interwoven patterns and colorful forms — all making a difference in the tapestry of life. Upcoming Events Check out the long list of Rappahannock happenings this weekend and in the weeks ahead. The springtime triage continues offering residents a , chance to get involved, enjoy music, artwork, breakfasts, buffets or to attend a benefit or fund raiser. Embrace the opportunities. Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address , which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (asherman@timespapers.com). Gas prices finally got to me Photo courtesy of Sandra Cartwright-Brown Letters Mountainside Cafe needs help My new restaurant, Mountainside Cafe, opened its doors recently in Sperryville. So far, the community support has been wonderful. I had over 200 people over the weekend. But, I am so busy, it goes way beyond what I am able to handle without more help. My husband is only helping until I can find others to take his place. I am looking for someone to help in the kitchen and a waitress. Right now, I am open every day of the week except Mondays and Thursdays. I’d like to be open on Mondays but won’t be able to do that until I can get some additional help. I’m looking to the community for assistance. Please phone 923-4133 and leave a message if you know someone or if you’d like a job. Thanks so much! Shana Salehi Mountainside Cafe Sperryville Editor’s Note: Staff members of the Rappahannock News have sampled Shana’s entrees. The Greek offerings are delicious. Hopefully, she’ll find some much needed help for her new venture. ‘Continue to experience life to the fullest’ I’ve known Dr. Robert Iadeluca of Warrenton for 12 years. He is truly one of the most optimistic; intelligent, interesting people I’ve ever met. When I arrived in Washington, Va. on April 16 to ride the bus over to Flint Hill for the Fodderstack 10K Race, he was there. We rode the bus over together and talked the six miles to the race start. A neighbor had informed him of the race because she knew he walked every morning. “Well, I walk two miles everyday and I should be able to walk the six miles to Little Washington,” he said. Truthfully, I was a little worried — four more miles was quite a distance when you are walking. I knew there would be volunteers along the way though if he had any trouble. When the race started, we parted with a “Good luck, see you at the end.” About one hour and 45 minutes later, Dr. Iadeluca comes strolling into Washington, walking strong beside a 30-something year old, talking and having a great time. Of course, I had worried for naught. During the hour we waited for the awards to proceed, Dr. Iadeluca bought an ice cream, and I with my Sunnyside coffee, we talked the entire time about current events, WWII, drug use in Fauquier County, and so oh. At 84 years old, he continues to experience life to the fullest. Twelve years ago, he saved my life from alcohol addiction. If it weren’t for him, I would not be running the Fodderstack 10K. He is an inspiration. Ginny Hughes Dr. Robert ladeluca Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News _ 40 YEARS AGO May 13,1965 With a “Song in their Hearts,” the juniors and seniors of Rappahannock County High School and their guests enjoyed the annual prom held Saturday night at the school. The music of the Detours resounded from every comer of the gym and gay conversation filled the breaks of the orchestra. The colorful gowns of the young ladies and formal suits of the gentlemen blended with decorations which carried out the dance theme, “A Song in My Heart.” The center of the room held a wishing well surrounded by flowers on a carpet of green grass. From the ceiling red hearts and musical notes fluttered in mobile fashion. The bleacher wall was covered with silver paper adorned with more hearts and notes and the theme spelled out. The group was refreshed with lime punch, cake, doughnut holes, mints and nuts. The recently completed addition to the Amissville Baptist Church was dedicated at a service Sunday evening at which time the Rev. John Hodge, former pastor of the church was guest speaker. The Rev. Charles Kindred is present pastor and took part in the dedication ceremony. The addition to the church is five classrooms, a kitchen and rest rooms. Amissville Baptist church was organized in December 1888 with 36 members under the advisory counsels of the Reverends A. M. Grimsley. M. R. Grimsley and S. M. Athey. The last charter member of the church, Mrs. Neva Doyle Bywaters, died in. Feb. 1965. The Rev. M. R. Grimsley was the first pastor of the church with an annual salary of $125 for two services a month. On the first birthday of the church membership had increased to 91. Land was purchased for the church for $300. 25 YEARS AGO May 15, 1980 On Saturda ', April 26, three band students from Rappahannock County participated in District Nine’s Solo and Ensemble Festival. Sperryville’s Jackie Wayland, clarinetist, performed “Bluebird Waltz.” Percussionist Craig Williams from Chester Gap played “Waltz Georgia.” Castleton’s Michelle Thompson, also a clarinetist, performed “II Primo Canto.” According to band instructor Robin Dexter, the students, all sixth graders, have begun an excellent music career as evidenced by the high scores awarded their solos by the Festival Judges. The garden at Wakefield School at Huntly was alive with color last week as the azaleas dominated the scene joined by a few lingering tulips and dogwood blossoms. Mrs. William Lynn established the garden in memory of her late husband, Dr. William E. Lynn, Sr. A fountain surrounded with evergreen centers the garden and trees on either side frame this area. The Cub Scouts picked up trash on Route 642 from Amissville to Viewtown Saturday. The group had a lunch of hot dogs and potato chips prepared by Mrs. Hurst and drinks were provided by Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Barron at their Viewtown store. The group reported that there was less trash on the road this year than last. 10 YEARS AGO May 17, 1995 The 1995 RCHS prom was a thrilling and fun event for about 150 students. With the theme “Stairway to Heaven,” it was held at the Bowling Qreen Country Club South, North of Front Royal. Most people attending the prom first had dinner in a fine restaurant. At the beginning of prom the slow songs were the most popular, but the DJ, taking requests from the crowd, played the better songs toward the end of the evening. Even after all that dancing, most of the attendees still had energy for the after-prom party at the Crooked Run Racquet and Fitness Center in Front Royal. There were 102 students at the party and 30 people were still present when it ended at 5 a. m. RCHS junior Jim Clark returned from the Service’s International Science and Engineering Fair in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada with $12,000 worth of cash and scholarship prizes. COMPILED BY RUTH PURNELL

Organic goodies from Rappahannock find home in Culpeper By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer Julie Simpson has sold pasteurized pork, lamb and chevon (goat) for many years at the Rappahannock County farmer’s market. Last year, once the market closed, she opened an organic food store in Culpeper, featuring some of Rappahannock County’s finest. “I wanted to invite people who worked with the farmer’s market,” Simpson said of the new store. Now, almost five months after opening the doors to Food For Thought, business is doing well. Simpson had seen the small building just one block up from the old train station for many years and thought it needed to become a market once again. “It is right here with all the Culpeper traffic, with a lot of people from northern Virginia coming through,” Simpson said of the location, “There is a need for a healthier food product — we produce it right here, why can’t we sell it here.” The store features beef from Cliff Miller’s Mount Vernon Farm in Sperryville and chicken,, quail, rabbit, duck and pheasant from Manford Call’s Muskrat Haven as Well as Simpson’s own products from Ashton Farm. There is also a section for jams and jellies in the shop, made with fresh fruits from St. Anthony’s Farm and Sunset Hills Farm. (TBannon’s Mill spices and teas can also be purchased at Food For Thought: While many local vendors have their products available, Simpson welcomes other Rappahannock farmers, saying, “The door is open, a showcase for people producing — small producers, that is the key.” yt uy urganic Simpson said she has seen young girls who seem to be physically maturing quickly, presumably from the steroids that are injected in foods. “Girls are physically mature before they are allowed to cross the street anymore,” Simpson laughed. The owner is always looking for foods that have no added hormones, steroids, growth stimulants and have been raised humanely. Other items at Food For Thought include pastas, sauces, salsa, lavender honey and handmade soaps with scents of herbs and flowers. There are also numerous kinds of cheeses, yogurts, milk and butter available. For more information, contact Julie Simpson at Food For Thought at 540-727-9525. Jeanne Spath may be reached at jspath@timespapers.com School Board budget is reduced By Ruth Purnell Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Public School Board met for their scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 10. The Rappahannock Board of Supervisors reduced the School Board’s budget by $150,000 and the finance committee reported alterations made to accommodate that requested change. The proposed reductions include furnishings for the new addition, purchasing only one of two school buses, and eliminating the part-time math teacher position. Originally, there was budgeted a 15 percent increase to the costs of the school’s health insurance plan, but increases have only amounted to 10.75 percent. Chairman of the Board Wesley Mills took a moment to thank the community and the Board of Supervisors for their support and the confidence they have shown in the School Board. In addition Mills expressed concern that there may be a misconception in the eye of the public that all teacher salaries- will be increased by 5 percent. In actuality an overall 3.5 percent salary increase will take place and then a 1.5 percent step increase will be issued. School Board member Rosa Crocker also wanted to ensure the community that they have not let the new track fall to the wayside and are still actively pursuing its construction. The adoption of new text books was another issue of the evening as elementaiy and high See BOARD, Page A9 Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jeanne Spath FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Food For Thought is located at the corner of Davis and East streets in downtown Culpeper. THE OWNER: Julie Simpson, of Sperryville, opened Food For Thought when the Rappahannock County farmer’s markets closed last fall. - ORGANIC GOODIES: Jams and jellies from St. Anthony’s Farm and Sunset Hills Farm, both in Rappahannock County, can be purchased at Food For Thought. 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School News Photograph Courtesy of Kathie Russo HOPPIN-N-BOPPIN: WCDS first graders from left to right: Nikolas Patton of Viewtown, Brier Clough of Flint Hill, Ashlyn Ramey of Sperryville, Taylor Jones of Front Royal and Abe Nolan of Markham. Wakefield Country Day School Rock & Roll Celebrated at Spring Music Program Students at Wakefield Country Day School were rockin’ and rollin’ last week at the school’s annual spring musical performance, which was entitled, “I Know It’s Only Rock & Roll, But I Like It.” Every year, Evelyn Oyster, the school’s Director of Music, tries to expose students to different styles of music, and Friday evening the Leonard M. Cowherd Auditorium was “hopping” Accompanied on the piano by WCDS teacher Emma Sue Amos, students in kindergarten through seventh grade presented the development of rock and roll through musical selections dating from the early 50’s through the early 70’s. Songs ranged from Blue Suede Shoes and Rockin’ Robin to Surfm’USA and Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Colorful Artwork Graces the Walls of WCDS The WCDS Spring Art Show, held in conjunction with the music program, is a wonderful variety of subject and media from students in preschool through twelfth grade. Each student chose one piece from his/her school year’s art portfolio for display at the show. Upper school students in the Studio Art program displayed work based on techniques studied from the masters and works from life. Suzanne Zylonis, the WCDS Art teacher for the lower school, employs the acclaimed Monart Method of art education in the lower school classes, while Pamela Lynn-Tucker teaches Art History and the upper school Studio Art class. This year’s show includes pieces from a variety of media, including acrylics, graphite, tempera, water color, colored pencil and markers. The works were matted, framed and hung in the school’s upper and lower lobbies, where they will be on display through the end of the school year. The public is invited to view the show during school hours Monday through Friday through the end of May. Friday evening also marked the last day of the school’s very successful Annual Book Sale. WCDS Librarian Ingrid O’Connor, chair of the book sale, expressed thanks to Nancy and Greg Ostinato of the Old Sperryville Book shop for furnishing Photograph Courtesy of Harriette Rosenblatt FROGGY FRIENDS: Kellie* Baker works a frog puppet in the Rappahannock County Elementary School’s second grade puppet show Storytelling with Puppets. books for this year’s sale. Families were able to purchase the summer reading book list titles. Two Juniors Receive Special Recognition Katie Doss of Front Royal was accepted to the. Virginia Governor’s School for the Humanities, sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education and participating schools. This summer two hundred gifted high school students in the humanities will join two hundred gifted high school students in the arts for a four-week, theme based residential enrichment program at the University of Richmond. Allison Russo of Flint Hill recently was notified that she qualified for the National Merit Scholarship competition. Ms. Russo is one of 50,000 students out of approximately 1.3 million throughout the United States who, based on junior PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) Selection Index scores (critical reading + math + writing skills scores) qualifies for recognition in the National Merit J>7 Scholarship Program. In September, these high scorers will be notified that they have qualified as either a National Merit Commended Student or Semifinalist. Rappahannock County Elementary School The RCES second graders entertained fellow students April 28, with a puppet show. The program was Storytelling with Puppets adapted from the book Frog Legs by George Shannon. The students wrote the songs, created the sound effects, made the puppets, and directed on stage themselves. Sceneiy for the show was made by the third graders with the help of art teacher Harriette Rosenblatt and assistant Davette Leonard. Joy Rollins worked with the second grade to write songs, choreograph, and direct while Anders Drew accompanied the students on the guitar. Hearthstone School Hearthstone School’s high school students are visiting Costa Rica this week. One of the highlights of their trip will be to a local orphanage where the students will make a peace quilt with the resident children. This will be the first time children from two countries have come together to make a peace quilt through the “Emissary of Peace Program”, initiated by the Masters Group, an educational and scientific non-profit organization in Alexandria, Va. that works toward expressing peace through the creation of the fine arts. As a community service project, the students will participate with the orphans in their “Children’s Cloth of Many Colors” outreach program. Wakefield students benefit from cultural exchange program By Ruth Purnell Rappahannock News Staff Writer Every year Wakefield Country Day School offers its students an educational trip abroad. This year a group of students traveled to the Westhill Institute in Mexico City. Visiting the Pyramids, The Museum of Anthropology, eating Mexican food and playing soccer were just some of the trip’s highlights. Students stayed with host families and were able to experience life in the city first hand. After the student’s return, it was their turn to be hosts. April 29, 14 students from the Westhill Institute embarked on the journey over to America to visit Wakefield Country Day school. A trip to our nation’s capital, Monticello, the University ofVirginia, bowling, and visiting the Wakefield School were all part of the agenda. In an “International Assembly” the visitors were introduced to the entire school and Wakefield students were given the opportunity to ask the foreign students questions about their fives in Mexico City and their impressions of Photo courtesy of Kathie Russo MEXICO BOUND: Several students from Wakefield Country Day School in Flint Hill recently got a chance to visit Mexico City in a cultural exchange program. America. The visiting students said they were impressed with the cleanliness of Rappahannock’s air, land, and water. They also remarked on how safe the area was and that in Mexico City they could never leave thenhomes unlocked. As part of their time here in America the students were invited to participate in the Wakefield school day, and they noted similarities and differences between the classes at Wakefield and at their school in See WAKEFIELD, Page A11 Camerata Cantores and Brass Classique to perform June 3 A good music dictionary defines “camerata” as a ‘musical ensemble which performs a wide variety of music.’ The same reference book defines “cantores” to mean ‘of the singers.’£< But definitions fail to do justice to the vocal ensemble known as Camarata Cantores. You have to hear them sing. Organized 14 years ago by Culpeper County resident Helen Dill, the group, which is developing a very loyal and appreciative following in Fauquier, Culpeper and surrounding counties, is known for its distinctive vocal style characterized by a blended sound and good diction as well as dynamic contrast. Many who have heard the 28member group are struck by the lush but disciplined textures that reflect the ensemble’s ability to sing “as one voice.” On Friday, June 3 you will have the opportunity to hear Camerata Cantores and Brass Classique perform its latest program, “All Ye Who Music Love”, at the St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Culpeper. This performance will be followed by another of the same program on Saturday, June 4 at The ' Theatre at Washington, in , Get A Head Start's on Spring Projects! Remodeling • Additions Concrete • Masonry Patios • Decks Screened Porches ANCHOR BUILDERS INC 540-270-9408 Licensed and Insured Washington, Virginia. Both performances - begin at 8:00pm. Tickets are $15. and will be available at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at g. whillikers in Warrenton; at Culpeper Antiques at 137 S. Main Street in Culpeper; and Middleburg at Books Crannies at 15 S. Madison Street. 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Panthers’ bats down undefeated Cou&ars in girls’ softball With both teams starting off scoreless in the first three innings, it was the Manassas Park Cougars who got its bats going against the Rappahannock County High School Panthers on May 3. However, with Rapp on its own field in Washington, the Panthers defeated the Cougars, 5-4. Until that game, Manassas Park had sailed through the Bull Run District, unscathed, claiming first place in the district, thusfar. In the third, Manassas Park’s Tabitha White singled, followed by a double by Ashley Gentry, putting both in scoring r position when Ashleigh Robinson came to bat. White scored on a Rapp error, then a three-run homer by Rebecca Steele put the Cougars on the board, 4-0. Finally, in the bottom of the seventh, Rapp’s Rebecca Tbpper lead off with a single, followed by a Jamie Jacobs single. Panther catcher Christina Naramore came to the plate, hitting a fielder’s choice for the first out in the inning, bringing to bat Noel Johns who nailed the ball into deep left for a triple, scoring Tupper and Jacobs. Rapp’s Katie Burke kept the bats alive with a sacrifice to score Johns. With the pressure of two outs on, senior Panther Rachel Gall came to the plate, hammering a single, bringing teammate Danielle North up, who earned a base on balls. Rappahannock’s Sarah Mills singled to score Gall, tying the score at 4 apiece. With Tupper pitching for Rapp, the top of the eighth brought three up and three down for the Cougars. The Panthers returned to the plate with Jacobs reaching first on a walk, then stealing second on a fake bunt attempt by Naramore. Naramore’s at bat sealed the victory for Rapp as she hit into left field, allowing Jacobs to score the winning run. “This game was a must win for Rapp,” said coach Richie Burke, “to stay in contention for first place in the^ Bull Run District and a big boost for the girls.” Rapp’s overall record is now 11-5, splitting the difference in the district, 4-2. Manassas Park leads the district at 4-1. 1 The Panthers travel to Strasburg on Friday, with play beginning at 7 p.m. IN POSITION: Rebecca Tupper winds up for the pitch with firstbaseman Katie Burke and thirdbaseman Noel Johns in defensive position when the Rappahannock County High School Panthers defeated Manassas Park last week. Rappahannock News PhotcVAnn Spteker Panthers up one game, down two The Rappahannock County High School baseball team hosted Manassas Park on May 3, falling to the Cougars, 3-1. The Panthers scored the solo run on three hits, while the Cougars put three on the board in four hits. Hitting for the Panthers were Ben Hahn, Karl Thornhill and Alex Sharp. On the mound, Jason Jenkins took the loss. Heading on the road on May 4 to Madison County, the Panthers dominated with a 14-6"win over the Mountaineers. With bats swinging, Rapp put four on the board in the first inning with Jenkins in the lead 4:5 with six RBI’s. Rapp’s Jacob Dodson added a double and a triple, followed by Will Miller’s two hits and three RBI’s. Thornhill went 3:5 for the Panthers. Miller secured his first win on the mound for the Panthers, pitching five innings while giving up eight hits, striking out five and walking five. The Panthers traveled to Clarke County on May 6, falling to the Eagles 4-3. Hahn got the bats going for the Panthers with a sin gle, followed by singles from Thornhill and Jenkins to score Hahn in the first. Ethan Russell came to the plate for the Panthers with a single, followed by a single RBI by Hahn. A two-run homer by Blake Yowell sealed the victory for Rappahannock. In javee action, the Panthers were 1-1 on the week, defeating Manassas Park, 6-2 and falling to Clarke County, 11-8., The varsity team will travel to Strasburg, taking the mound at 7 p.m. while the Rappahannock County High School javees host the Rams at 5 p.m. HIGH JUMP: Rappahannock County High School’s Samantha Brown placed first at high jump in the Warrior Invitational at Sherando High School on May 6. Rappahannock News Photo/Ann Spieker Rappahannock County Soccer Association posts wins The Rappahannock County Soccer Association U8 team celebrated its first victory of the season over the Madison 4 team, 5-3 on Saturday. U8 fought hard with an all-out team effort including two goals by Hanna Kleppinger and one each by Hunter Settle, Shane O’Hier and Emily Massie. On defense, Klaire r Gubler, Kathleen Forrest and Jack Massie each protected the U8 goal. In U10 action, the Rappahannock Incredibles took on the Culpeper Timberwolves, with Rapp taking the 3-1 win. The Incredibles’ Mimi White scored early with Danielle Boutte leading the defense. Also adding strong defeni Get on the ball — now is the time to build for the winter season! There will be a boys’ basketball meeting on May 9 at 7 p.m. in the Rappahannock County High School auditorium. All rising 8-12 grade boys interested in, thinking about or definitely playing basketball for Rappahannock County High School in the 2006 season need to be in attendance. The newly announced coach, Bob Czekaj will be on hand to meet with players and parents. For more information, contact J. D. Almond. Rappahannock County High School Aihletic Director at 540-987-8104. sive play was Emily Pearcy, Felicia Stonecipher and Allison Stuart with goalkeepers Lauren Light and Shelby Burnett holding the Timberwolves to the solo goal. Incredibles goals were made by Burnett and Taylor Ordile. Owls keep winning streak alive The Wakefield Country Day School Owls downed Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy (SVCA) of Stephens City, Va. on May 5, 8-0 and then continued the victory as it defeated Mt. Carmel, 11-1 on May 6. In the game against SVCA, Katherine Russo scored three goals, followed by two each by Caitlin Hammelman and Jordan Hammelman. A third Hammelman, Taylor, added the eighth goal of the outing. Goalie Aubree Parker recorded her seventh shutout of the season. On Thursday, May 6, Caitlin Hammelman scored five goals against Mt. Carmel, while Russo added four goals. The Owls are now 10-4-2 on the season with the Delaney Athletic Conference tournament opening this week. i i hjiu ouuncoy ui jckic v_/i coo GOES FOR GOAL: Wakefield Country Day School’s Katherine Russo goes for the goal, assisted by teammate Taylor Hammelman, defeating Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy, 8-0. Rappahannock girls’ jayvee softball leads Bull Run District The girls’ javee softball team for Rappahannock County High School are on a roll, currently leading the Bull Run District, 6-0. On Friday, the Panthers hosted Clarke County, defeating the Eagles in a 6-1 outing. Rapp’s Amanda Smoot has secured the victory in the pitcher’s circle for nine of the team’s overall 12 wins, also claiming the win in the Clarke County game. Not only is Smoot a key offensively, but she contributed two runs in Friday’s outing. Also scoring for the Panthers, each with one run, were Morgan Stephens, Ella Miller, Jessica Lee and Kim Hutcheson. With an overall record of FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. 540-829-0000 www.PermaTreat.com PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL Easy to Start. Easy to Use. Easy to Maintain. . Get into green for a lot less green. *i89.00* mu sac HtMIMSMr With the reliable Honda X engine. 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Community mourns loss of local figure , This past Monday our little community lost a beloved and familiar gentleman, Bradley Williams, and I, for one, just don’t want to admit that it’s true. I sit and wonder how so much time could’ve passed and brought me to a time when I wouldn’t be able to walk into the store up here and be able to pass the time with that smiling old gentleman who was such a fixture of my childhood. I mean it was just yesterday that I was 7-years-old and sliding Popsicles across the counter one by one for Bradley to ring up. If you paid for them one by one you didn’t have to worry with the sales tax. Bradley of course thought that it was hilarious and would talk about it to anyone who happened to be in the store. Back when Bradley ran the store exclusively, I loved to just sit on the porch and listen to him and the other ‘elders’ talk about the ‘old days’ and the time when such-and-such did this or that. Come to think of it a lot of the ‘elders’ have passed on too, and it saddens me think that my sons will not be able to experience the same ‘Mayberry’ type of childhood I did as Chester Gap Chris Ubben 635-6094 bigshowl995@ | yahoo.com a child. Older men like Bradley were a never ending fountain of knowledge that are too few and far between these days and are, at least by me sorely missed. Those of you who know me will understand when I say that I learned a lot of what it meant to be a ‘man’ from gentlemen like Bradley. He, along with others like Albert and Delaney Cameron, Sherman Williams, Big Jim Williams, Leo Williams, Bradley Pullen and Skip Schneider all were the examples I tried to emulate. Bradley was always careful and made sure to take the time to see how you were doing and your family and also how the tomatoes were growing. I went up there once just to pick up a paper and come back home and ended up spending over an hour taking about those same tomatoes. Deepest sympathy is extended to Bradley’s family, as I know that this is a very trying and difficult time for them all. Come to think of it though, if the good Lord is willing, one of these days I just might be able to sit with Bradley and those other old gentlemen again but the porch we’ll gather on then will have a much prettier view. Chester Gap couple welcomes home new baby girl Allen and Cassie Smith are the proud parents of a brand new baby girl! Christyn Ann Smith was bom on April 27 and weighed 6 pounds. May God bless her and her parents and congratulations as well to all. Birthdays and Anniversaries Happy birthday to the following folks who are celebrating this week: May 3, Will Ubben; May 6, David Grove; May 8, Brittany Williams and Kelli Strobel; and May 9, Matthew Nicholson. Happy Anniversary to Jeff and Edna Grove who celebrated 5 years on May 7. Revival services at Massanova Pentecostal Church Revival services are in progress at the Massanova Pentecostal Church, Aaron Mountain Road each evening at 7 p.m. with Shirley Lester of Oklahoma as guest speaker. Announcement has been received of the upcoming marriage of Miss Amanda Dawn Stevensen to Sgt. Daniel Arthur Knick, which takes place June 3. Sgt. Knick , a nephew of this writer, has recently returned from a year tour of duty in Kuwait and Iraq. Mrs. Eunice Meade of Hash Lane had as Tuesday afternoon callers, Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, Mrs. Keith Robinson and children, Keith and Ryley of Estes were Tuesday, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby. The Castleton Fire Department and Rescue Squad participated in the Apple Blossom Parade in Winchester last weekend. Boston Marie F. Atkins | 987-8802 In our birthday list for the week, greetings go out to my nephew Jeremiah Frazier who celebrates today, Thursday, Ruth Kilby on Sunday, Courts ney Dodson, turns five on Tuesday and niece Jessica Frazier adds another year on Wednesday. Belated birthday wishes go to Nina Peyton Harry Racey and Hallie Hammond all of whom celebrated Monday and T\iesday. Jim and Nina Peyton observed their wedding anniversary on Monday and we wish them many more. Anyone in our area who may be interested in the American Chestnut, is invited to hear John Scrivani, who is research forester with the Virginia Department of Forestry, “The American Chestnut”, on Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m. in the Madison Administration Building. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Cubbage were in Baltimore on Saturday to visit Mrs. Cubbage’s sister, Mrs. Betty Wright in John Hopkins Hospital. Expressions of sympathy are extended to the family of Mr. Dale Wolf of Reva Way who passed away last week. Evangelist and Mrs. Roger Hatfield of Ballard, West Virginia and Elder and Mrs. C. W. Richards of Orange were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dodson of Salem Way. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Rex Hurt upon the arrival of a little son, Luke Caldwell, in April at Martha Jefferson Hospital. Do It For Pride Do It For Family Do It For You! GED Testing Be a part of the “Race to GED” Call 825-0476 for GED test information Regional Adult Education for PD #9 9432 Janies Madison Highway Rapidan, Virginia 22733 A climb to the top of Rappahannock Peak What is it about Rappahannock Peak? I never get tired of looking at it. Every morning, when I get up, first thing, I look out the window at the Peak. It is comforting to see it standing there. I am reminded of the song, Blue Ridge, and the words, “Do you call to all your children like you’ve been calling me? Blue Ridge, why are you calling me home?” Last week, a friend of mine, Joe King, and I climbed to the top of Rappahannock Peak. Joe and a friend of his had made an assault on the summit the previous week, but they wound up in Harris 'Hollow. It was probably my fault. I had told him to make a left turn at the end of the Jordan River Trail, and I guess I should have said make a sharp left turn. He was never able to explain how he thought they were going to get to the top of the Peak by walking downhill for over an hour. But, that’s enough poking fun at Joe. We had a wonderful hike. The view was nothing short of spectacular. Tb Joe’s credit, he pointed out a dozen different mountains, knobs and hollows. I knew most of them; the rest, I took his word for it. We took a lot of pictures. I snapped a few on my new Food Lion disposable, and Joe took 178 on his digital camera. Several of mine looked the same; 167 of Joe’s looked the same. Going up the back ridge, it was windy and cold. I had three layers on, and gloves, and was glad of it. It warmed up in +he afternoon. As you are climbing the ridge, off to your right and sort of behind you, there are some beautiful views of Harris Hollow. I always find the top of the Peak pretty amazing. It is almost park-like, with little undergrowth of spice bushes and green briars. Joe said it looked like somebody had used a weedeater the day before we’ got there. We crawled out on a rock and had lunch. Ever the minimalist, I had two cans of potted meat, crackers, a granola bar and water. Ever the connoisseur, Joe had fried baloney sandwiches and some kind of power drink in a little tin can that had enough caffeine and sugar in it to gag a buzzard, not Flint Hill Richard Brady 675-3754 richardbradyl@ juno.com that there’s anything wrong with that. After lunch, we sat there overlooking Clark Hollow, so named because Adaway Clark and his wife, Henrietta Bessie Duke (of Duke University and Duke Tbbacco, I have been told) Clark, lived there and owned just about the entire hollow. As a matter of fact and record, by the 1860 census, the Clark’s had nine children and owned over 2,000 acres of land, most of it being on the north slopes of Rappahannock Peak. (Some people call it Bean Hollow, but, more on that at a later date.) In the next hollow over, Joe was pointing out Jim and Debbie Donehey’s place and I could see something moving over there between their house and the pond. With Joe’s binoculars, I could make out a yellow tractor, with what looked like a front end loader and a backhoe on it. I told Joe. He said, “Oh, that’s Eddie Noakes. He’s doing some work over there.” I tell you, the guy is plugged into eveiything that’s going on around here. If you want to take this hike, and want the great views that go with it, then go before the trees near the top of the Peak have leafed out, or wait until they fall. You can reach the Peak trail from Harris Hollow. I believe there may be parking at the end of Mount Marshall Road. As you climb the Mount Marshall Trail, the Peak will be off to your right. When you reach the saddle, where the Mount Marshall Trail intersects the Jordan River Trail, there will be a stone marker. The Peak Trail is on your right, about ten yards before the marker, and runs straight up the ridge to the Peak (some folks call it the Ridge Trail). You should see some blue trail markers on the trees. Or, you can drive to the end of Route 629, “Bean” Hollow Road, and park on the side of the road. Don’t block the gate. Follow the Jordan River Trail to its intersection with the Mount Marshall Trail (stone marker) and make a sharp left turn up the Peak Trail. Some of the trail markers are a bit hard to see. When ascending the ridge, just keep the steep north face of the Peak on your left hand, and stay on the ridge. Of course, there are maps available from the U. S. Park Service, at your favorite hiking supply store and, undoubtedly, on the Internet. If you go, be careful. The Peak Trail .is pretty steep and rocky in some places. I find a walking staff to be very helpful. There is another trail to the top, which I should mention. It begins on an old log road about a third of the way up the Peak Trail. That trail runs South and then circles around to the left (East), climbing the ridge that overlooks Horseshoe Hollow and then turning left (North) again, following that ridge to the peak. It has been several years since I was on that trail, and then there were many blowdowns and green briar patches that made the normally less strenuous trail more trouble than it was worth. Whether that trail has been cleared or not, I cannot say. Perhaps some of our local hikers can provide some information on that. I would be happy to pass it along to the readers. Again, the trail up the ridge, while a bit steep and rocky, is pretty well used, and not that hard to follow. Go. Enjoy the hike and the view. I have to go find the Ben-Gay. Don’t forget about breakfast at the fire hall Saturday morning, May 14 at 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. This is to benefit Rappahannock’s senior citizens. All donations gratefully accepted and greatly, appreciated. Stay well. And, finally, as a part of the Proclaim the Word services sponsored by the Rappahannock Methodist Church, there will be a covered dish supper at the Flint Hill Fire Hall on May 18 at 6 p.m., followed by services at 7:30 p.m. at the Flint Hill Methodist Church. There are plans for a special guest speaker and gospel singing by the Promisedland Baptist Church choir. All are welcome. The tradition lives on Ruth and Alex Purnell started selling Lillies of the Valley with their mother, Robin in 1988. After they got older, they did it on their own every year. This past weekend, their sister, Jane, sold lillies at their Washington home. Jane is eight-years-old and in the second grade at Wakefield Country Day School. Some years they made close to $100. When Alex was a junior in high school he sold $75 worth of flowers and was able to pay for his tickets to prom. Last year, Jane made $35 in two hours. A lot of the same people come back every year to buy the flowers. The flowers are perennials and were most likely planted by the original owners of the house, the Kendalls. Their Latin name is Convallaria Majalis. Their mother has given away the plants to many peo Washington I Jan Clatterbuck f 675-3338 Ijclatterbuck® timespapers.com pie in the county who have then taken them home and planted the flowers in their own gardens. This tradition has been going on for 17 years. Eric Kvames, of Sperryville graciously offered to act as Rappnet’s administrator during Chris Salmon’s absence. He got a resounding vote of approval from fellow Rappneters and had taken on the responsibilities just a few weeks before Chris Salmon’s untimely death. Chris Moyles is working with Eric to keep all the technical aspects of Rappnet functioning smoothly. Many folks on Rappnet 3 SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE Spring Special... DRIVEWAYS FREE ESTIMATES CALL FOR DETAILS 1-800-DRIVEWAY 540-399-1372 Fax 540-399-1373 • 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 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/ Jan Clatterbuck Caroline and Rene Ruffner with youngest lily lady, Jane Purnell have express condolences at the loss of their administrator, Chris Salmon. Monica Worth said: “No matter what your faith, a common thread is often the idea that the path to eternal reward is service. Since so many of us knew Chris only through his works, I hope we can find some comfort in the knowledge that he will be richly rewarded.” Pam Young Schultz said, “I am so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to his family.” Ray Holland added, “My heart goes out to Pat and the entire family. I never knew Chris but it is clear from all the recent Rappnet postings that he was much loved and respected in our community.” Rappahannock Republicans Annual Reagan Dinner This is just a reminder that Rappahannock Republicans are having their annual Reagan Dinner at the Washington Volunteer Fire Hall on Saturday, May 14 at 6 p.m. There is no charge, the dinner is pot-luck but due to limited space, reservations are required. Call (540) 9878920 or email demarism® erols.com.

Car Pool Set for Shenandoah Caucus By Linda Dietel Special to the Rappahannock News Enthusiastic Rappahannock supporters of local candidate, Jim Blubaugh, who is running for Virginia House of Delegates from the 15th District, are planning a car pool to the Shenandoah County Caucus on Wednesday, May 18 at 7p.m. Both drivers and riders are invited to join the initial group of RCDC members who are planning to attend the caucus and support Jim Blubaugh’s candidacy. We are excited to think Rappahannock may have a friend and neighbor representing us in the next Virginia House of Delegates! Plans are to meet at 5p.m. in the parking lot of the Rappahannock Co-op and go from there. We are planning to have a tailgate picnic supper. ■ Anyone interested in joining the group must call Linda Dietel, RCDC Chairman at 675-3826 by Sunday, May J.5 to sign up for the car pool, picnic and caucus. Board From Page A5 school principals David Covington and Roger Mello both made presentations to the Board. Elementary school principal David Covington explained that kindergarten through third grade teachers had the opportunity to purchase new books, but concluded it was not necessary at this time to spend the money because students have had a 90-percent pass rate on their SOLS. Covington went on to explain that teachers have developed a very strong math program using manipulatives. The fourth and fifth grade teachers have chosen a new series of math texts with more problem solving while sixth and seventh grade teachers are also going for new books to prepare the eighth graders they will be sending to the high school. The elementary school will also be adopting new English texts in grades six and seven after they have previewed the format for the Cambridge Program the school is implementing. High school principal Roger Mello reported teachers have met to discuss adoptions of English, foreign language, and math textbooks. Math books that correlate with the Virginia SOLS were chosen while foreign language text books that offer a variety of additional materials such as tapes and CDs also appealed to teachers. While some of the English textbooks have been selected the high school too is waiting to review the Cambridge Program. School Board members voted to adopt the textbooks currently chosen by teachers and hold the adoption of the English books until the next meeting, after the teachers have reviewed the Cambridge Program. Winners announced Winners of the Virginia School Board Association Art Contest were recognized and received a certificate at the meeting. Winners were fifth grader Caitlin Humbles, sixth grader Ashley Callaway, and eleventh grader Forrest' Marquisee. During the public comment period, seventh grade teacher Holly Massie thanked the board for their support of the annual seventh grade trip to Williamsburg. She also reported that because only 63 out of 84 students attended the trip this year its length will be shortened by one day next year and will now be three days instead of four. Trista Sheuerlein, Coordinator for the Farm Tb Table Program at the high school took a moment to invite the entire School Board to tour the gardens and acquaint themselves with the students and the work they have been doing over the school year. Ruth Purnell may be reached at rpumell@timespapers .com. Political Scene County Republicans plan dinner By Demaris Miller Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County Republican Committee is having its annual Ronald Reagan dinner on May 14th at 6:00 p.m. at the Washington, Virginia Volunteer Fire Hall. Judge Wiliam Webster, CIA Director under President Reagan and now a resident of Rappahannock County, will be our special speaker. After serving as a lieutenant in the United States Navy during World War II, William Webster joined a St. Louis firm, but left private practice soon after to begin a long and illustrious career in public service. He was a United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri from 1960 to 1961, then a member of the Missouri Board of Law Examiners from 1964 to 1969. In 1970, Webster was appointed a judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, and in 1973 he was elevated to the United States Court of - c^v s*' ^coi^stfies^ (Times k ' Call 540-676-3349 with your news tips. “See Ray...It’ll Pay” a: RAY T. CANNON CO. 569 CASTLETON VIEW RD. CASTLETON. VA 22716 REAL ESTATE SINCE 1951 Just Listed 4.35 Acres, mostly wooded with stream, 439 ft. frontage on Highway 522. $159,000 We Need Listings Note It may be the right time to sell now while the market is high. You might be able to buy the same property back in a" few years at one half price. It’s something to think about. Sell now? , Ray T. Cannon, Broker. PH/FAX 540-937-4900 f'lw w alEstateIII Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Five years later, Webster resigned the judgeship to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In 1987 he was sworn in as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. He led the CIA until his retirement from public office in 1991. Since then, Judge Webster has practiced law in Washington D.C. Several other members of the Reagan Administration will be attending as well as representatives from some of the 2005 campaigns for state office. There is no charge for the pot-luck dinner. Everyone brings a main dish and a side dish or dessert and beverages are provided. We look forward to an informative and entertaining evening. Anyone who is interested may come, but due to limited seating, reservations are required and may be obtained by calling Demaris Miller at 540-9878920 or by e-mail at demarism@erols.com. Rappahannock resident announces for delegate Long-time Rappahannock resident Jim Blubaugh officially announced today that he will be a candidate for the 15th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. The District covers Page, Rappahannock, and - Shenandoah Counties, plus the Swift Run precinct of Rockingham County. The 15th District is currently represented by Del. Allen L. Louderback, a resident of Page County. Del. Louderback has announced that he will not seek reelection. “I am dedicated to the small town and country values that are reflected in our community, and I want to represent them in the State legislature,” Blubaugh stated, “As I visit the counties in the 15th District, listening to the people who live here, I see common values — strong families, love of the land, personal ethics and responsibility, neighbor helping neighbor.” “I also see common concerns. We want strong schools for our children, we want to drink clean water and see our mountains and valleys through clean air, we want good jobs for our townspeople, and we want our businesses and farms to prosper.” “We want a government in Richmond that is responsive to the needs of rural areas with small towns. We want to make sure that Richmond is spending our tax dollars wisely and allowing our counties to make the decisions on how they will be managed.” Blubaugh is a retired Federal executive; he was the Assistant Inspector Geiieral at the U.S. Department of State and the Deputy Chairman of Intelligence Tasking at the CIA. He and his wife currently run a small business from their home in Washington VA. His wife, Elizabeth, is a former schoolteacher in Rappahannock County and currently a Foundation Board Member for Lord Fairfax Community College. They have three children. The Democrats will choose their candidate in a Districtwide caucus to be held on May 18 in Shenandoah County. 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Obituaries Koger r. iSatchelder Washington resident Roger Pierce Batchelder, 80, of Washington, Virginia passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, May y. He was bom September 25, 1924 to Frederick P. Batchelder and Alice Mellon Batchelder. Mr. Batchelder is survived by his wife Jane Hobkirk Batchelder and two sons, Rand William Bradley Williams The world is a sadder place through the passing of William Bradley Williams better known in his many years as Bradley, Willie, and Pop. Our dad was a man of God who showed it in the way he lived his 89 years. Dad was not much of a church going man in his later years, but accepted our Lord as his savior in his earlier years at Willis Chapel Methodist Church in Huntly, VA. He worshiped his God through the beauty of nature and doing things for his neighbors and friends. Many looked upon Dad as a grandfather figure. His passion for working with the Chester Gap Vol. I ire Dept, for many years nas remained as an inspiration to the many young men and women who are still trying to keep this Fire Dept, alive. Then came the little country store that he ran after his retirement at Avtex in 1978. After Dad left the store to help mom with her father who was very ill. Dad got the flea mar net lever. He loveo loading up nis trues ana uuang nis plows (that he redid so they would look nice in someone's yard) and headed to the flea market on most weekends. He talked much about the people he met at the flea market each weekend. In recent years, his son Brad, and wife Mary took over the little country store and Dad's passion was to be there on the weekend and greet the, people. Dad did not believe in using the modem cash register that told him how much change to return to a customer, he did it the old fashion way and counted it back himself. He passed away Monday. May 2. 2005 in the UVA Hospital in Charlottesville after emergency colon surgery that caused him to go into heart failure. Just last week he was mowing grass and taking care of his favorite children, which are his and Mom's cats. Tinker, Snorty. Lucky, and Inky. Dad was bom in 1916. in Chester Gap, VA. the son of the late Noah Samuel and Sarah Sheldon Williams. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Andrew Williams, Bossie Williams, Bertha Williams and half sister Mary Helen Williams. He is survived by a half brother Arnold D. Williams and stepmother Annie Walters. He leaves his wife of 66 years LaMerle Bolt Williams (who was bom in Georgia) three sons. Murray Bradley Williams and wife Mary of Strasburg Rd., VA, Robert Lee Williams and w ife Ellen of Front Royal. VA. Jerry Martin Williams and wife Nancy of Chester Gap, VA, and a daughter Carolyn Leake and husband Thomas of Chester Gap. VA. Grandchildren are Patty Williams, Jimmy and Peggy Williams, Terri and Terry Brooks. Tony and Donna Leake. Jeff Leake, Stephanie and Bryan Crawford. Thomas and Cindy Williams, and Donna Williams. Fifteen greatgrandchildren. Amanda, Ashley and Alicia Crawford, Rebecca and Katherine Williams. Lee and Renee Settle. Angel and Brian Williams. Cynthia, Bobby. Cheyanne and Heather Williams. Anthony. Jonathan, Michael, and Ethan Leake. Great great grandchildren include Jason. Gavin and Chase Williams, and Katerina and Elijah Settle, and also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Serving as pallbearers will be the grandsons, and Chris Williams. Honorary pallbearers will he members of the Chester Gap Fire Dept, Special friends and the Deacons of Chester Gap Baptist Church, who have given so much support to our family in this time of heartache. A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 5, 2005 at Tumer-Robertshaw Chapel at 2:00pm with Rev. Malcolm Cadd officiating. Burial will follow in the Williams Family Cemetery. A reception will be held following the burial at the Chester Gap Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The family received friends and family on Wednesday. May 4. 2005 at Tumer-Robertshaw Chapel from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Memorial contributions may be made to: Williams Family Cemetery C/O Joe Williams, PO BOX 1575. Front Royal. VA 22630. On Thursday night before going into the hospital a customer at the store asked Dad if he Was worried about the upcoming surgery and his reply was “N6, what can they do to me. I've had 89 good years." V. J of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; David of Warrenton, Virginia; and one daughter Susan Wise of Durango, Colorado, a son-in-law Jeff Wise and a daughter-in-law Laura Batchelder; as well as seven grandchildren: Lisa, Sarah, Patrick, Samuel, Martha, Jackson, and David. He is also survived by his sister Grace Batstone, his nephews David and Neil of Wolfboro, New Hampshire, and his nieces Barbara and Adell. He was predeceased by his brother Howard. Mr. Batchelder joined the U.S. Navy after graduating from high school. He saw action in the Pacific Theater in World War H on the USS Riddle. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Clarkson in Potsdam, New York, where he met his wife Jane. He graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. He also spent a year at Harvard where he participated in a Russian Studies program. After 25 years of government service, he retired in 1973 and began his real estate business in Rappahannock County. Many people will remember his humorous real estate ads from “behind the rock wall.” Recently, he and his wife moved into their new home which was designed and built by their son, David. Roger Batchelder was known throughout the community as a consummate volunteer in a number of organizations. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 14, at 3 p.m. on the top of Massie Mountain in Washington. A shuttle service will be available at the bottom of Massie Mountain. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Washington Fire and Rescue Squad, 10 Firehouse Lane, Washington, VA 22747. Roger Pierce Batchelder Christopher B. Salmon, USMC Flint Hill resident Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Bur Salmon (retired), 64, of Flint Hill, Virginia, died Thursday, May 5, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was bom in Washington, D.C. to the late Brigadier General Ronald D. Salmon and Marion Bur Salmon. Lt. Col. Salmon was a retired veteran with over 25 years of service in the United States Marine Corps. He served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Silver Star Medal and thirtyfive Strike/Flight Air Medals. He flew the A-4 and A-6 attack aircraft. He was the Commanding Officer of the Marine eelcronic Warfare Squadron, VMAQ-2. He received the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat “V”, the Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Cross of Gallantry, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Lt.Col. Salmon was employed as an Electronic Warfare Analyst at Autometrics, Inc. in Alexandria, VA. He was also employed in an agricultural advisory position with Fauquier County, Virginia. In addition, he was a qualified Web Master. He designed and published the annual Rappahannock County public and commercial advertising directory- ryLt. Col. Salmon is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patricia Woodroof, one son Timothy Bur, both of Flin+ Hill, a son Stuart Christopher of Charlottesville, a daughter Deirdre Salmon Hays of Leesburg, one brother Michael Salmon of Fairfax and two grandchildren. A viewing was held at the Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal on Sunday, May 8. Interment was at the family farm in Flint Hill, Monday, May 9 at 1 p.m. and was officiated by * the Rev. Jennings Hobson. Kathy J. Jenkins Family in Rappahannock Kathy Jane Jenkins, 42', of Berryville, Va. died on May 6 at Winchester Medical Center. She was bom January 30, 1963 to James E. Jenkins and the late Allie Agnes Jenkins of Charles Tbwn, W.Va, Mrs. Jenkins was a machine operator at Burch Manufacturing in Summit Point, W.Va. She is survived by her husband, James Clayton Jenkins, a son, Jamie James Jenkins both of Benyville, Va. Additional survivors in Country Living in Rappahannock County m. rib iYiiLLt.it noust - I his c. 1842 home IS a classic example of Victorian architecture. The main house has 3 BR and 2 full BA. The original kitchen, a separate 2 story structure, has a living room with fireplace, one BR and a full BA. There is a 4 stall bam a.jd outstanding mountain views on the 17.4 acres. $895,000 Philip C. Strange 540.937.5858 RAGLAND 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. with some hard woods. Property has a new 3 bedroom timber frame cottage and numerous new farm buildings. $1,795,000 Justin H. Wiley 540.672.5603 Jackson House - rrKi" •jfyftfjQe^vated 4,600 sq. ft. home ^Vektraordinary property. Emjrt^isfeB\JIKred living facility with \“dl baths, a large dining/living r%jncTina second kitchen. 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. $749,000 Cheri F. Woodard 540.987.9080 Sunset Hn.lS Farm - This 25 acre estate overlooks some of Rappahannock County’s most breathtaking views. The contemporary home features great room, large kitchen/family room. 3 bedrooms and 4 baths. Includes beautiful landscaping and 8 stall stable. $1,585,000 *** Thank Hardy, l\r Kf.ai.tiwn Dear Rappahannock, Thanks to our clients, customers and friends, Frank Hardy, Inc. is the foremost realty firm in Rappahannock County. If you need the services of an excellent realty firm, we would be delighted to discuss how Frank Hardy, Inc. may be able to assist you. Consider the facts about our share of the market (updated through March 31,2005): •Since 2(X)2, Frank Hardy, Inc. has listed over 51 % of the properties over $700,000 sold by realtors in Rappahannock County.* •Since 2002, we have listed over 22% of all property sold by realtors in Rappahannock County.* •Frank Hardy. Inc. has over 280 years of experience.** •We have helped place more than 1,700 acres in conservation easement. jhe only firm in the county that eonsisiles properties over $ 1,000.000. ; •Sales in titular volume as reported by the Metropolitan Reemutl Information Systems. Inc., Jan 1.3002 - Maivh ?>1.3005. ••Combined experience of realtors in Rappahannock and Chari xtesville. r AIR HAVEN - Completely renovated in 2004, Fair Haven is the ideal family retreat. The unique U-shaped floor plan has private living spaces on one side and gourmet kitchen and entertaining spaces on the other. A newer wing includes fantastic open living spaces. Fair Haven has approximately 5,300 finished square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, and 15 landscaped acres. $1,489,000 Cheri F. Woodard 540.987.9080 OLD StILLHOUSE Road - This enchanting 10 acre property has commanding views of Old Rag and the Blue Ridge beyond. A 3 bedroom. 2.5 bath log home needs rennovation. This property is secluded yet accessible. $425,000 - Cheri F. Woodard 540.987.9080 Whippoorwill Mountain - 33+ wooded acres with outstanding views in all directions. 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, VA. $575,000 Justin H. Wiley 540.672.5603 THE ViEW - Breathtaking views of tJplffue Ridge Mountains are plentiful parcel near Bostort, in RamjahapHi^f!fcilify\The property is a combiaaiivC¥%twrflands and pasture with several e^A|l4iMnm3mg sites. Owner agent. $525,000 Thorne Auchter 540.987.9450 Running Cedar Lane PRICE REDUCED On 12 secluded acres near Sperry ville, this artisan-built home is remarkably well designed. The first floor 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. $598,000 Justin H. Wiley 540.672.56UJ CAftis on Piedmont Avenue - Compi^tgiv Jba|*t|&tted log and clapboard home built by a master 1$,. foundation, stone chimney and fire|la|L|ry»H^ rtwtWSiCT artistic features. This 2,(XX) sq. ft. home is 2/3rds fiWtlolVfn a 1+ private acre nearWashington. VA. $369,000. Justin H. Wiley 540.672.5603 C/W77 t. wooaard j4Uya/MJaU MEADOW Brook FARM - The heart of this 100+ acre estate is an impressive cedar and stone home that overlooks a large lake with magnificent mountain views. The home features a laige living mom, great entertaining spaces, 8 bedrooms. 6.5 bths, 7 fireplaces, greenhouse and mature landscaping. Includes stables, bams, guesThouse, pool and tennis court. $2^00,000 Justin H. Wiley 540.672.5603 elude, one sister, Judy L. Jenkins from Ohio, two brothers, James Charles, Jenkins hum Charles Tbwn, W. VA., Larry W. Jenkins, Rippon, W. Va, and a aunt from Franklintown, W. Va. A funeral service was held May 10 at Enders & Shirley Funeral Home Chapel, Berryville, Va. with Rev. Charles Clinedente officiating. Interment was followed in Green Hill Cemetery, Berryville Va. Sharon M. Atkins amissviue resident Sharon Maria Atkins, 56 of AmissviUe died on May 7, at her residence. She was bom March 28, 1949 a daughter of the late Willie Jenkins and Maiy B. Leonard Jenkins. Mrs. Atkins was retired as an office manager at the commissary at Vint Hill Farms Station. She then worked part-time for the Treasurer’s Office of Rappahannock County as well as in the business office of the Lord Fairfax Community College in Warrenton. She was a member' of Manassas Assembly of God. She is survived by her husband, Levi J. Atkins, Jr.; one brother, George Jenkins, Myrtle Beach, SC; two sisters, Patricia Reid, Warrenton and Betty Irwin of St. Petersburg, FL; a special niece who lovingly cared for her during her illness Patty Pelkey, of Orange, and several other nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 10 at Fellowship Assembly of God Church, Washington, with Rev. Vernon DeLong, Rev. Liz Danielson and Rev. Joel Cress officiating. Interment followed in Washington Masonic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 147, Amissville, VA 20106 or to Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715, Culpeper, VA 22701. Oscar B. Lindgren Washington resident Oscar Bror Lindgren, 80, died on May 3,2005 at 9:00 p.m. with his devoted wife Ylva at his side. He is survived by his wife and four children: Ann-Caroline Boram, Ann-Charlotte Robinson, Claes Nordin, and Carl Lindgren, and four grandchildren: Erica, Nicky, Bobby, and William. Oscar Bror Lindgren was bom on March 10, 1921 in Halsingborg, Sweden. Son of amusement park owners Johan and Ellen Lindgren, he became a theatrical producer and started the Alleteatem, Stockholm’s first theater dedicated to comedy. The Oscar Lindgren Stupendium continues to this day to grant financial aid awards to Stockholm’s most promising young actors. He moved his family from Sweden in 1960 and settled in Washington where he invested in and developed a large land holding in the beautiful, as-yet-undiscovered real estate of Rappahannock County. 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Courts & Police Briefs noDen Kish, 43, of Washington, Va. was sentenced to one-year, three-months in the Rappahannock County Jail stemming from charges dating to December 9, 2002 for possession of a firearm while in possession of drugs, distribution of marijuana and manufacture of a controlled substance. Rish’s case was heard before the Honorable Charles Foley in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court on May 9, 2005. Kratz pleads guilty Kenneth O. Kratz, 40, of Chester Gap, Va. plead guilty in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court before the Honorable Charles Foley on Monday, May 9 for one count each of manufacturing marijuana with the intent to sell, possession of heroin, distribution of heroin, possession of heroin while in possession of a firearm and failure to appear as required while charged with a felony offense. Arrest on the first four charges was made on May 14, 2001. Foley found Kratz guilty, and the case was set for sentencing on July 11 at 9 a.m. DUI warrants issued James David Kraus, 42, of Flint Hill, Va. was arrested on Friday, May 6 at 8:07 p.m., having been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration of .12. Kraus was also charged with speeding, 70 mph in a 55 mph zone on Route 677 and failure to wear a seatbelt. Kenneth Wilson Dodson, 43, of Manassas, Va. was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration of .16 on Friday, May 6 at 2:31 a.m. Jennifer L. Brundage, 25, of Washington, Va. was arrested on Sunday, May 8 at 2:43 a.m. for driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration of .15. Virginia State Police trooper Don Corbin was the arresting officer for all three of the DU1 arrests. Rappahannock home and land transfers this week These Rappahannock County home and land property transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the week of April 29-May 6. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www. timespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Piedmont Nancy A. Shaffer and others to Julia Finalyson, 3.831 acres. $200,000. Stonewall Maty Ann Cannon Powell to MJC Legacy LLC, 49.7268 acres. $499,000. Wakefield Roy Alan Knighting and wife to Shelly L. CookKnighting, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Lot 20, Block 10, Section E, Plat 5. Gloria Golden trustee to Mill Creek Homes LLC, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Lot 25, Block Wakefield From Page A6 Mexico. One student said he felt that at Wakefield there was much more time for the explanation of subjects in the classes and there was more work done in class. The visitors also explained that at their school classes are taught in both English and Spanish with the intention that students become fluent in both languages before graduation. Students also noted that they were learning the same subjects as Wakefield students such as Math, French, Social Studies, History, Computer Studies, Art, and Physical Education. The Westhill students also said that they watch many of the same television programs that students here in America do, with the popular favorite being NBC’s Friends. Headmistress Kathleen Grove said the exchange was, “The beginning of a partnership that will lead to other opportunities,” and is hoping the partnership will expand with students possibly spending a semester at the Westhill Institute and visa versa. Sperryville Realty 11909-A Lee Highway • P.O. Box 102 Sperryville, Virginia 22740 • 540-987-8088 Great location, Sperryville/Woodville area, 7 room and bath farmhouse, needs restoring, outbuildings, 2.44 acres. Reduced to $225,000 James W. Leake, Broker - 540-987-8236 Bud Corder - 540-675-3291 • Barbara Sisk - 540-987-9015 2, Section G, Plat 7. $22,500. Roy Earl Garrett and wife to Roy Alan knighting and wife, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Lot 5, Block 7, Section E, Plat 5. $2,500. Rappahannock County Times Four Virginia LLC to Keith Rowand and wife, 3.8359 acres. $600,000. & REALTOR 30 South Cameron Winchester, Virginia 22601 Office (540) 662-5058 Res: (540) 667-3282 _ Fax: (540) 722-5020 QI Wonderful brick Rancher on 6.27 acs. w/stream. Great commuter location. Close to Rt. 50E, 3BRs, 2FBs, 2FP (1 gas insert). Central air, 1-car a [ached garage, 2-car garage detached. Sunsetter remote control awning over rear deck(18xl4). FV5194319 REDUCED! $399,500 5,500 sq. ft. home 3 years old-seating on 20+ acres (wooded lots with stream) easy access to Rk 50 and Interstate 66. 4BRs (possibilities of 5) 4 2 BAs. wood floors throughout, 3FPs, large double head steam shower, large state of the art kitchen w/stainless steel appliances & granite counter tops, large home office w/extensive wiring as well as capabilities, wet bar, library, MBR suite w/fireplace & Jacuzzi tub. WR5098474 REDUCED $775,000 All brick home, _ room, dining room, laundry room (main level), wood floors, and master-bedroom with masterbath and walk-in closet Omni Security. Potential space in attic and basement. Stone fence in front, ail on 8.42 acres. Off Apple Pie Ridge Road. FV5211281 $945,000 ^Lo^^abi^Ditl^lcw^^Old^a^lDuntaii^ 1800s log cabin moved from Pennsylvania to rest on 2.8 acres with amazing view of Old Rag Mountain. Two floors erected under new tin roof. Heart pine flooring from original home throughout. Has power but needs septic and well. Offered at $500,000. Mine wooded acres less than a mile from Shenandoah national Park affords solitude and views. Lots of glass in this three-bedroom contemporary with open floor plan provides bright sunrises and magnificent sunsets. Offered at $450,000. Madison County Five acres, open and fenced with barns and mountain views. Pour bedroom, two baths with full walkout basement. Offered at $540,000. Madison County Very nice first time home or investment property on 4 acres with small stream. Has a two car garage or building can be used as a work shop. Offered at $270,000. APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE. ESOURCES 540-675-1190 Butch Zindel Trish Bartholomew butch@rapprealestate.com tbart 1 @earthlink.net 03, www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com ntry Like at its Best 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. $2.9 million Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 or Ruth Ripley 540-253-5133 CHANCELLOR'S ROCK FARM - Rappahannock's most magnificent estate. This 446 acre working cattle farm has twice been featured in Architectural Digest and boasts a log and stone cabin main residence, two guest houses, manager's house, and a remarkable pool and dining complex. Numerous outbuildings include a garden cabin, 5-stall bam, run-in shed, hay bam, 4 bay machine garage, and 3 greenhouses. Incredible mo . ..Jn views, frontage on the Rappahannock River, world class gardens and a tennis court complete this luxurious and private retreat. Shown by appointment to qualified buyers only. Price available on request Gloria Armfield 540-687-6395 or Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 THE BIG WOODS-F with streams. Prime lo on the west by a large < Hozvie Szvaim 540-937-3996 or Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 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 Szvaim 540-937-3996 irst time ever on the market. 100 private, wooded and rolling acres UNDER CONTRACT!8 property is bounded Jlarop rwitaito OftO (WW TOLL HOUSE CABIN - This meticulously restored log cabin was moved from Flint Hill to its present location on 29.5 private acres. 2 bedroom, 21/2 bath home with 3 fireplaces, large deck off kitchen, master bedroom, private sunning-deck, custom doors and hardware old wood floors, stream, blooming dogwoods, rock walls. Stellar view's. The ideal weekend home in the country, writer's retreat, or full-time residence $695,000 Howie Szvaim 540-937-3996 ESTATE LAND PARCEL - Breathtaking 360 degree views of the Blue Ridge, farms and pastures in an highly desirable location on Jericho/North Poes Road Stone walls, board fencing, pond and picture-postcard vistas. Hunt box potential. 17 rolling and open acres. Potential lease of additional acreage. $515,428 Howie Szvaim 540-937-3996 THE RETREAT ON PINFY BILANOl,—Inst stens awaw from th<? Shenandoah National Park. The perfect locatl UNDER CONTRACT r the pool. $390,000 Amy Sloane Timbers 5*U-7B/-8'VV8 1111 * THE COTTAGE ON MAIN - Charming 1 herimnm Ih.-ith cottage on a quiet block of Main Street in Was! UNDER CONTRACT I $365,000 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-uiz* 1 * PRICE REDUCED - O RANNON M1LLS-RQALL house on 6 wooded ac Amy Sloane Timbers 54()m3BfBVVB KArvrvurv iviii i ki la 11 - fh^rmino anH UNDER CONTRACT l .. .... ■ t 1 v 1 lf —. cozy circa 1900 farm ay home. $299,000 THE STUART HOUSE - Rare combination of mountain views and rural ambience in an in-town setting. Large, comfortable, and elegant 4+ BD, 3 BA, Victorian. Landscaped 1.5 acres bordering large meadow. Ideal full-time residence. $695,000 Alan 7.uschlag 540-937-6124 TOWN OF CULPEPER—j eat-in kitchen, dinnin* UNDER CONTRACT i m;nc>mnnr nrt\ru'rhf 1 OOH i-ilyc gq. ft., 3 BD, 2 bath, $268,000 Amy Sloane Timbers 5w-yB/-B00B LAND - SPERRYV1LLC Amniviiur papic rare 12 acre parcel has it all. Hiking Trails. FI Howie Swaim 540-937IVY SPRINGS-Gorg Alan Zuschlag 540-93 UNDER CONTRACT l Wb-1 cross river. $179,500 UNDER CONTRACT ^ ostly cleared, with a $179,000 Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc. '■ 322 Main Street * P.O. 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- iin m TfMINI neffcrane Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jeanne Spath PROUD OWNERS: Greg and Lucy Rushford are the proud owners of this new house being “built” on Aaron Mountain. FILM CREW: The film and sound crew from the Do-It-Yourself Network get Deltec representative, Tony Richardson, to chalk a line on the floor “one more time.” LOOKING UP: The house view from the ground up, with beams looking like the bottom of a mushroom supporting the house. Rappahannock house featured on Do-It-Yourself Network By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer For Amissville builder Steve Ellis, overseeing the building of a house is quite normal. What is not normal for him is to have someone else watching every move he and his crew make — and recording it on film. That is exactly what has been happening this past week on Aaron Mountain as the “DoIt-Yourself Network” has been filming the construction of a new home being built for Greg and Lucy Rushford. “It’s not easy working with all the cameras and all,” Ellis laughed, “they get you to do things over again so they can get a better shot with the camera or tell you to do things quietly.” ' However with cameras rolling, the pre-fabricated Deltec home started taking shape with the foundation being the most difficult part, accord mg to Ellis. Afterall, the foundation for this house is not your typical shape — it is round. Deltec homes Most of the Deltec home designs are circular, giving the homeowner an opportunity to enjoy panoramic views, which is exactly what the Rushford’s wanted. “As soon as I saw it, I was hooked,” Greg Rushford said, “It has big windows and the view fits our lot.” The nine-acre tract that the Rushfords purchased is surrounded by magnificent tall pines on two sides and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains can be seen through the hardwoods behind the house. It took Ellis’ crew, with the assistance of a Deltec representative, Tbny Richardson, just over two days to complete the flooring of the 2,100 sq. ft. home, which is situated just over the foundation. tWO DAYS LATER: In only two days, the walls and roof of the house are in place, ready for completion of the inside of the Rushford’s new home. Richardson, who has been in construction most of his life, including his time as a junior Pit vipers in Rappahannock RappNature Sara and Jim Lawray Pit vipers! The words alone elicit fear and loathing from most of us. Although snakes are not everyone’s favorite group of animals, most of us take a “live and let li”e” attitude with them. Except the venomous ones. By anyone’s definition, though, venomous snakes are fascinating. And perhaps armed with more knowledge about them, one might even find them worthy of respect and admiration. There are two venomous snakes in Rappahannock County, the copperhead and the timber rattlesnake. Both are pit vipers, snakes that have a small membrane-lined hole between the eye and nostril that aids in the detection of warm-blooded animal prey at night. Pit vipers also have eye pupils as vertical slits, thick triangular heads, keeled body scales and the ability to iiyect hemotoxic venom from hollow fangs that are rotated into position prior to a strike. The rattlesnake members of this group produce a scaly rattle on the tip of the tail. The copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix L.) is a pinkishbrown, thick-bodied snake with obvious reddish-brown, saddleshaped dorsal bands. It is common throughout Virginia, especially in oak-hickory forest with rock crevices and slides. The timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus L.) is a large snake with transverse dorsal bands on a background color that is either yellow-gray (lightphase morph) or dark brown to black (dark-phase). In Virginia the timber rattler is found only in the mountainous western counties in rocky woodlands. Photo courtesy of Jim Lawrey Copperhead The copperhead and timber rattlesnakes have similar annu_al behavior patterns. They are active from April to October, preferring to hunt during the day in spring and fall and at night during the heat of the summer. They are “sit and wait” predators that ambush unwary prey, usually small mammals but also birds, frogs, and even insects. They iryect prey with venom and swallow the incapacitated bodies whole. In the late fall snakes of both species migrate to communal wintering dens every year where they form large, sometimes mixed groups of dozens, even hundreds, of individuals. The dens are generally rocky ledges in wooded areas with large cracks and crevices that provide protection during the winter. In early spring, snakes emerge to bask near the dens on sunny rocks. Basking is also a communal behavior with individuals wrapping around each other to form masses of scaly coils. As the temperatures climb, males, juveniles and nonpregnant females move away separately to feed all summer. Basking for babies But not the pregnant females. They remain nearby and bask communally as embryos develop in their bodies over the summer. During this period they generally do not eat. Around August, females give birth to live young in communal Photo courtesy of Jim Lawrey Timber rattlesnake birthing rookeries. Mothers continue to forgo feeding during the first 7-10 days after parturition to defend the baby snakes (which are venomous at birth). It isn’t until young begin to move away from the rookeries that mothers finally begin hunting for themselves again. Not surprisingly, females in these species are capable of producing young only every 3-4 years during which time they build up fat reserves that are consumed during this arduous process. Baby pit vipers are subject to predation by hawks, foxes, skunks and other snakes, but adult snakes have few predators except humans. In the past bounty hunts have targeted the vulnerable wintering dens and all but eliminated timber rattlers from many northeastern states. Various organized hunts and “rattlesnake roundups” are still carried out in some states. Hunting of these snakes has always been justified because of the perceived threat they pose to humans. But what is the threat? In North America, about 8,000 people are bitten by venomous reptiles, mainly snakes, each year. Bites almost never result in death, but they are painful and damaging and require immediate medical attention. Some people are bitten after stepping on basking snakes in the woods or along trails. But most bites are to people who try to handle them, many to people who keep them as pets. If there is a threat from these snakes, it would appear to be similar to that posed by other dangerous animals best left alone. Given that these snakes are complex, social, long-lived (they can live up to 30 years) animals that pose no particular threat to us, we would argue that they should be left alone, especially in dens. Threats to pets and livestock can justify killing individual animals, but widespread slaughter of animals in remote communal wintering or birthing sites is unjustifiable, in our opinion. We welcome your thoughts about this or anything else natural philosophical. You can send your comments to us at rappnature@aol.com. high school shop teacher, has been associated with Deltec Homes for the past six years. In that time, he has traveled to 23 states and three countries, Spain, Panama and the Bahamas, helping construct these round houses. “You have to be very precise and put it all together correctly,” Richardson said, commenting additionally that the Rushford’s home is “a high end, first class house.” The representative explained. that the technique used in building this house is called panalized construction. It is actually a stick-built construction with the framing being done in a factory in Ashville, North Carolina. Suddenly, a large crane backed down the driveway, ready to put the walls, which were each identified with a letter of the alphabet, into place. “Oh, I remember ‘H’,” Rushford said, “we had to do some work to figure that one out.” Each eight-foot wall panel was specifically designed on by the blue-print that the Rushford’s labored over with Deltec designers to make certain they have the home of their dreams. “We will spend the rest of our lives here,” Rushford smiled, resting his arm around his smiling wife, “Tb see the rest of your life pull up in two big trucks is really something.” Do-it-yourself network When the Do-It-Yourself Network (DIY Network) found out about the Rushford’s project, they sent a crew from the National Association of Home Builders Production group, who produce the Assembly Required portion of the DIY Network, to begin filming the construction of what Rushford calls his ‘Lego’ house. “What makes this so interesting,” said the show’s associate producer, Nicole Gasparetti, “is just watching how a Deltec kit is put together.” The owners The Rushford’s currently live in Vienna, Virginia where Greg is editor and publisher of The Rushford Report, a monthly publication on the politics of international trade and finance. In fact, it was an article that Rushford wrote and published in May, 2004 titled “Change in the Carolinas” that made him aware of the Deltec company. With encouragement from a friend, the Rushford’s visited Rappahannock County in their search for a place to build their dream home. “I came here and thought my friends would think I was foolish,” Lucy said, in an accent that distinctly lets a listener know of her Philippina roots, “There was nothing here but trees, and then I began to see the beauty.” That beauty reflected on Lucy’s face as her eyes sparkled, watching her new home take shape. For Greg, he looks forward to sitting in his study, a wing extending off the circular structure, with a large window facing west. “Americans always looked west,” he said, “Even Thomas Jefferson looked west when he sent Lewis and Clark off to explore. 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• Events/B2 • Religions Notes/62 • Classifleds/B6-B10 May 12, 2005 River Mill Boats V Photo courtesy of R. H. Ballard : ’ Above: Forrest Glen Right: The Blue River Kennedy Center Chamber Players to debut May 22 By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News Tb mark their first performance at the Theatre at Washington, Virginia, the Kennedy Center Chamber Players will play music of Beethoven, and Brahms in a late afternoon concert to be held on e Sunday, May 22 beginning at 4 p.m. The exciting new chamber ensemble, founded during the 2003-2004 season, consists of National Symphony Orchestra principals. For this concert in Little Washington, clarinetist Loren Kitt, cellist David Hardy, and pianist Lambert Orkis will play the Trio in B Major, Op. 11 by Ludwig van Beethoven, and the TYio in A minor, Op. 114 by Johannes Brahms; Loren Kitt and Lambert Orkis will play the Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in F minor, Op. 120, No. 1 of Johannes Brahms. Invited to describe the music to be played at the upcoming concert, Lambert Orkis responded, “among the wind instruments, the clarinet has been held in the highest esteem by the greatest composers. Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Weber, Schumann, and Brahms have written some of their most beautiful music for this instrument. On Sunday’s concert, the Kennedy Center Chamber Players will perform three of the greatest chamber Photo by Rosalie O'Connor Lambert Orkis, Pianist music works utilizing this fascinating instrument: a lighthearted and humorous trio by Beethoven, a resplendent sonata by Brahms as well as his universally acclaimed Clarinet Trio. It will be an afternoon See KENNEDY, Page B4 Strummin’ sounds abound Back by popular demand, the Rappahannock Association for Arts and the Community (RAAC) welcomes bluegrass legend Cliff Waldron and his band “New Shades of Grass" May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Theatre at Washington. Tickets are $12 at the door starting at 6 p.m. Call 675-3193 for details. « ‘House of Flying Daggers’ is a symphony of swords By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News With “House of Flying Daggers,” China’s all-time greatest movie director Zhang Yimou (“Raise the Red Lantern,” “Shanghai Triad”) detours into the lucrative world of martial-arts sword-and-sorcery begun with his earlier hit, “Hero.” Nominated for an Academy Award for cinematography, “House” is an astonishing work of cinematic beauty filled with evocative storybook forests of green bamboo or autumn leaves. The sound design is remarkable, staging a series of ritualistic combat scenes between policemen and assassins that are stunning in their brevity, focusing the attention on the swish of cloth, the murmur of breath, or the rush of a cool breeze. This strikingly beautiful film is brought to you by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community and will show at The Theatre on Gay Street, Washington, VA. Friday, May 20, at 8:00 p.m. “House of Flying Daggers” takes place in 9th Century China during the decline of the Tang Dynasty. It is basically a love triangle set against the backdrop of an epic political struggle. As the Tang Dynasty wanes and the emperor is overwhelmed with incompetence and laziness, an underground movement known as the House of Flying Daggers takes action, Robin Hood style. A s they rob from the See MOVIE, Page B4 'House of Flying Daggers’ will show at The Theatre on Gay Street, Washington, VA, Friday, May 20, 8:00 p.m. L J Ben Jones Oh, Cooter! Where Art Thou?? / By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock based entertainer Ben Jones will appear at The Theatre in Washington, Virginia on Saturday, May 21 at 8 p.m. with an evening of stories and songs entitled, “Oh Cooter, Where Art Thou??” Joined by some of tv-i region’s finest acoustic musicians, Jones will intermingle stories and anecdotes of his political and show business careers with tales of growing up in a railroad yard on the Portsmouth docks during World War II. See COOTER, Page B4

Upcoming Events Notice All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Fridays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. For e-mail, send to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers.com Seeking young ladies Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is seeking young ladies between the ages of 1 -21 to compete 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. Therapy Dogs Waggin Hearts Therapy Dog meeting will be Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at the 4-H office in Washington. For more information, call 987-9632. Books and Barks Books & Barks R.E.A.D. session will be Friday, May 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 987-9632 or e-mail: books_n_barks@yahoo.com to register. Open to all school aged children. Griffin Tavern events Come hear Silky Dave and Baby Jake Friday, May 13, starting at 8 p.m. Every Tuesday night, order the Hunk o’ Meat of the day and get your choice of two sides for $16. Can’t beat that! Every Wednesday, get at 12 inch pizza and a bottle of beer for $10 or you can get the pizza alone for $8. Take out or dine in, pizza available every right of the week. Every Thursday night is Trivia Night in the Pub. Games start at 8pm with background music provided by Richard Brady or Danny Schneible from 7:30pm until 9:30pm. The Griffin Tavern is located at 659 Zachary Taylor Highway in Flint Hill. Call (540) 675-3227 for more information. Cliff Waldron returns Back by popular demand, the Rappahannock Association for Arts and the Community (RAAC) welcomes bluegrass legend Cliff Waldron and his band “New Shades of Grass” May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Theatre at Washington. Tickets are $12 at the door starting at 6 p.m. Call 675-3193 for details. Amissville benefit auction The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company has scheduled an auction for May 14 at 6 p.m. at the fire station. All items donated must be clean and in a saleable condition. All appliances must be in a working condition. No clothing or bedding will be accepted. For pickup call Bobbie at 937-4108 or the fire station at 937-5125. Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee The “Night Belonged to Mosby” will be presented on Saturday, May 14, at 8 p.m. by lantern light and Sunday, May 15, at 3 p.m. in the afternoon in the village of Atoka, four miles west of Middleburg on Route 50. The presentation features a series of short vignettes that present the life of John Singleton Mosby. Admission is free to the public. Buffet Breakfast There will be a buffet breakfast on May 14 at the Flint Hill Fire Hall from 8:45 to 10:15 a m. Great variety of delicious breakfast foodsl Good will offering appreciated. Proceeds benefit Rappahannock Senior Center. CarWash A car wash to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life will be held on Sunday, May 15 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Settle’s cars and trucks in Amissville. Come let Settle’s team clean your car, and support the effort to find a cure for cancer. Bawkey Family Reunion The family of William Claude and Fannie Cobb Bawkey would like to invite family and friends to their annual family reunion Sunday, May 15, at Rappahannock Park, Washington. Please bring a covered dish and join in the reunion. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Spring schedule of classes Quest Movement Arts Center of Sperryville 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 a.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. ‘Favorites” A family-oriented program of Broadway tunes from the last 100 years is the theme for this year's Spring Concert of the Culpeper-Piedmont Choral Society, to be presented Friday, May 13, at 8 p.m. at the Culpeper Middle School. Tickets at the door will be $12; advance sales $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. In Rappahannock, call Renae Chapman at 675-3502 for tickets. Change of time, place for American Heart Association CPR Classes The May 13 CPR class will be held from 12-4 p.m. at the Culpeper County Library. If you have already registered, please let me know if you are still able to attend. To register and pick up a book email RRMRC@vdh.virginia.gov or call 540-829-7350. There are still a few spaces available. Great Spring Garden Party The Trinity Episcopal Church Garden Guild welcomes your company at their fourth annual ‘Great Spring Garden Party' to be held at Jessamine Hill Farm on Saturday, May 14, from 5 to 7 pm. A buffet dinner will be served as well as a raffle including many lovely shrubs and plants. Charitable donation of $75 per person. Proceeds will benefit the Trinity Church Gardens. Tickets are available in the church office at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. For further information about this year’s event, phone Nancy Weitz at (540) 987-8154. Spring Wine and Music Festival Get away and welcome spring with the folks at Sharp Rock Vineyard for a day of great music, wine, and gourmet food on Saturday, May 14 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Treat yourself to the award-winning music of Jason Ring as he uses his “flaming fingers” to bring you tunes as diverse as bluegrass to jazz and blues to ragtime. Bring a blanket or chairs, enjoy views of Old Rag Mountain and spend a day relaxing at one of the most beautiful vineyards in Virginia. We will have special gourmet food, plenty of wine specials, and a raffle for a night in one of our B&B cottages.Cost $10 person includes wine glass, tasting, a glass of wine, and music. Rain or shine See EVENTS, Page B3 Religious Notes Reynold’s Memorial Yard and Bake Sale The congregation of Reynold’s Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville is hosting a yard sale and bake sale on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the church grounds. The proceeds will be used toward playground equipment for the children’s ministry. If any community members would like to donate items, feel free to bring them to the church or contact Machelle at (540) 987-1219 or Connie at (540) 987-9644. This effort is sponsored by MUM’S - Mothers Uplifting Mothers Ministry. We hope to see you there. First Baptist Church The First Baptist Church family will be celebrating their pastor the Rev. Dr. Wendall Grant’s 30th anniversary on Sunday, May 15 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Carter Allsberry and his chinch family from Shiloh Millwood, Va. will be the afternoon guest. All are invited to celebrate. Cemetery Club of the Bethel Baptist Church The Cemetery Club of the Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville will be having a musical program on May 15 at 3 p.m. Featured on the program will be the male chorus from Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, located in Aldie, Va. Deacon Fred Morgan is the sponsor of this program. Everyone is welcome to come out and support this worthy endeavor. Amissville United Methodist Billy Shaffer assisted Pastor Ned Van Dyke and District Superintendent Rev. Clarence Brown at the official ground- breaking ceremony on May 1 at Amissville United Methodist Church. The church is expanding the social hall and adding a new kitchen and two classrooms. Funds available for small-scale and limited resource farmers State Conservationist M. Denise Doetzer announced that the Natural Resources Conservation Service will provide up to $200,000 to help operators of small farmers in Virginia implement good conservation practices on their land. The funds are part of a new initiative announced recently by Agricultural Secretary Mike Johanns. A total of $6 million will be available in 11 states and the Caribbean Area through the Small Scale/ Limited Resource Farmers initiative. “Small farmers are a vital part of Virginia agriculture” said Doetzer. “This initiative emphasizes cost-effective, economical conservation practices to reduce erosion control, manage water runoff and improve grazing land which will benefit farmers and the environment.” The program aims to See FARMERS, Page B4 Rappahannock News Photo/Richard Lykes Benefit concert The Worship & Praise Team at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church will be holding a special benefit concert Thursday, May 12, 7 - 8 p.m. for World Hunger. NOVA, Woodville, Reynolds Memorial and Washington Baptist youth will be participating in a 30-hour fast, eating only beans and rice on Friday and Saturday, as well. All donations will go to the World Hunger program sponsored by Life Outreach International ministries. Cal Ripken Jr. and Willie Jolley will be featured speakers at LFCC event Lord Fairfax Community College’s Division of Workforce Services and Continuing Education, in conjunction with area sponsors, will hold a professional development event, “Perseverance in Leadership,” featuring baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. and author Willie Jolley. The event will take place on Friday, June 3, 2005, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the William H. McCoy Special Events Center located inside the Alson H. Smith, Jr. Technology Center on LFCC’s Middletown Campus, 173 Skirmisher Lane in Middletown. The event will begin with a continental breakfast and a two-hour presentation by Jolley, an award-winning keynote speaker and bestselling author who specializes in transforming people and performance. He is the author of two international best selling books, including “A Setback is a Setup for a Comeback.” He has also been named one of the five outstanding speakers by Toastmasters International. After lunch, the afternoon will continue with Ripken, baseball’s all-time Iron Man. Ripken’s name has become synonymous with strength, character, endurance and integrity. These characteristics transcend all barriers in life from business to personal goals and perseverance and leadership. Registration is required by Friday, May 27, 2005. The cost of the event is $199 per person. Organizations registering 10 or more individuals will receive a Cal Ripken autographed baseball. Organizations registering 15 or more will receive two VIP passes to a private reception with Ripken to be held the day of the event from 1 to 1:30 p.m. The title sponsor for the event is Jim Stutzman Chevrolet, Cadillac and B’liek of Winchester. Other sponsors include C-COMM CommuniT cations Inc., Cingular and the Winchester Area Society for Human Resource Man-, agement. For information, registration and directions, interested individuals may contact LFCC’s Division of Workforce Services and Continuing Education at (540) 868-7021 or visit www.lfcc.edu or www.washrm.org. Regan to exhibit at R. H. Ballard By Robert H. Ballard Special to the Rappahannock News Charlottesville artist Jeannine Barton Regan will be exhibiting her textural watercolors at R. H. Ballard Art, Rug & Home, in Washington, VA, from May 14th through June 5th. An opening reception for the artist will take place at the gallery from 4 - 7:30 p.m. on May 14th. All are welcome. The exhibition is titled “Texture & Light” and refers to the artist’s dedication to the play of light and texture in her images of landscapes, still life’s and figures. Regan uses a unique technique of painting with watercolor on gessoed paper and clay board, building layers of texture, then wiping away areas to expose glowing light. First-time viewers of her art often comment that her layered watercolors “look like oil paintings.” She won the “Alexander Nepote Memorial Award for Experimental Painting” in 2002 for her technique. Regan is trained both as an artist and a psychologist, and the deep inner quality of her work resonates with an inner search. Her early years, prompted by a hearing loss, were preoccupied with art and imaginings. Formal art training began when she ,was 14, and after high school she moved to Hawaii to attend the Honolulu Art Museum Academy. She then studied clinical psychology and after graduation entered into a career in that area, but art was always on the back burner, and in 1997 reentered her world of art and became a full time painter. Since that time she has exhibited widely with eight one-person shows and numerous awards to her credit. She is in many public and private collections including the New York Life Insurance Company and the City Hall, of Charleston, VA. The artist stated: “I spend a great deal of time outdoors and the assumption of my natural position in the order of things is a source of deep primal satisfaction to me. It is from this perspective that I paint and aspire to convey the profound feeling I have for my environment ...the expression of the complex, multidimensional, the agitated textures of color, mood and light are the focus of my work.” Regan conveys these aspirations with a deft hand and great insight to create beautiful and moving images that inspire and awe the viewer. This exhibition is a continuation of the dedication of R.H.Ballard Art, Rug & Home to present the very best in fine art. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Monday, and by appointment. For information call 540 675-1411 or email director@ rhbARTS.com. 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Socializing at 7 p.m. business meeting at 7:30 p.m. The agenda includes Action Plans remaining from the February offsite conference, finalization of the budget, and committee structure and make-up. The public is invited to attend. GED Test The GED test is coming to Rappahannock County on May, 17 and 24. This is the. real GED test and not a practice test. The GED testing center at GWC-Piedmont Technical Center is taking the test on the road in order to meet the needs of the rural communities they serve. Additionally, the Chief Examiner has split the test up in order to make it easier to focus on two subjects at a time. The GED test battery is five subjects: Language Arts, Writing; Language Arts, Reading; Social Studies; Science; and Mathematics. The cost of the GED test is $35 and must be paid by money order made out to Orange County School Board. You must pre-register in order to take the test and can do this at the Rappahannock County School Board office on Rt. 211. Anyone in need of a GED and over the age of 18 can take the test. If you have any questions, call the Regional Adult Education office at 825-0476. Garden Club Meeting The Rappahannock County Garden Club will hold its May meeting on Wednesday, May 18 at 1 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. The speaker for the day is Craig Tufts, the chief naturalist for National Wildlife, whose specialty is Backyard Habitat. The meeting is open to the public; and guests should inform hostess Joanne Tepper, at 9879876. in advance. Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains plans regional events 58th Annual Neighborhood ART SHOW AND SALE May 20-21-22 Gala Opening Friday 6-8:30 p.m. with exhibitors and refreshments Also open Saturday & Sun 10-5 Hundreds of works on view by artists of all ages within a 75 mile radius. Proceeds from the event benefit area outreach and charities. Grace Church Concert Series The Four Nations Ensemble - “Torch Songs" “Heartache from Bach to Bernstein” Sunday, May '22nd, 5 p.m. Reception follows with the performers in the Art Show Gallery Call (540) 253-5177 for more information on either event or go to www.gracechurch.net Golf Tournament Rappahannock-Culpeper Baseball is hosting a benefit Golf Tournament Friday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. South Wales Golf Club. Captains choice, Mulligans, Longest Drive, lunch for all and many prizes. Entry fees, $60 per player, $200 per foursome. For registration or sponsorship information call (540) 937-7900 or httpy/www.rappculpbaseball.com/ or raagolf@yahoo.com. Blue Ridge Civil War Roundtable to meet The next meeting of the Blue Ridge Civil War Roundtable will be a dinner meeting on Tuesday, May 17 at the Public House restaurant in Flint Hill, VA. Lesley Wood will talk on ‘Women Physicians in the Civil War and Civil War Medicine." Wood is a living historian and Civil War medical reenactor. During her talk, she will portray Dr. Sarah Ann Chadwick Clapp, who served as a contract regimental surgeon, surgeon in general hospitals in Cairo, III., and aboard hospital transport ships. Wood will discuss Clapp’s role and that of other heroic women physicians during the Civil War. Currently an adjunct professor at Delaware Technical and Community College, Wood holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Temple University and completed graduate studies at West Chester University. She has been conducting research on 19th-century women physicians since 1999. The Public House restaurant is at 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy (R.522), in Flint Hill, VA. Everyone, members and non-members are invited and welcome. Dinner will be $12 per person. The evening starts with a social time at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by the program. Guests can come just for the program at 8:00 p.m. if they wish. For reservations and directions call Gary Wilson at 540-547-4106 by Monday, May 16. Dressage schooling available The Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club is organizing a series of Friday evening dressage schooling shows this summer at Windsor Lodge Farm, Flint Hill. The dates are May 20, June 17, July 15, and August 12. The shows will run from 4 p.m. to dusk, with food available on the show grounds. Series championship to be awarded. For entry forms and information, email lesleyamold@hotmail.com, or call Lesley. Arnold on (540) 636-2344. Clean Up Day The Sperryville Cemetery committee will be having a clean-up day on Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Benefit Tour of Jessamine Hill The Rappahannock Historical Society reminds everyone of its benefit tour of Jessamine Hill will be held on Saturday, May 21 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. A special feature of the afternoon’s activities will be “historical civil war vignettes" (including a visit by “Col. John Singleton Mosby"), music of the old South, presentations on Civil War encampments, the work of women in the Southern Grey, and a short discussion of the property’s fascinating history by the current owner of the farm, John Anderson. Tickets are $20 and available at the Rappahannock Historical Society’s offices at 328 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747, or by calling (540) 675-1163. Yard sale If you are thinking of spring cleaning, the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is seeking items for their yard sale to be held on June 4 at the carnival grounds. Call Karen and Bruce Williams at (540) 635-4673 or Bill Jarrett at (540) 675-1000. Please, no clothing items. Remember, “another man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” Amissville seeking contestants The Amissville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company is seeking contestants for Little Miss, Junior Miss and Honorary Fire Chief for o' annual carnival June 22 through 25. For tickets and further informat call Sandi at 937-4218. bperryviLle seeking contestants The 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. The Rappahannock-Rapidan Medical Reserve Corps wants you! Do you want to help your community in case of a natural or medical emergency? Can you spare three hours for training and three hours for a drill each year? To gain valuable information about your role during community-wide natural and medical emergencies, reserve your place now for the training on Wednesday, May 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Fauquier Hospital. For more information, call (540) 829-7350 or email RRMRC@vdh.virginia.gov. To learn more about the Medical Reserve Corps go to: www.VAMRC@vdh.virginia.gowww.medicalreservecorps.gov GriefShare seminar GriefShare, a weekly seminar for those grieving a death, will be held on Tuesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Spiritual Care Support See EVENTS, Page B4

Rivers 8c Roots Festival to celebrate agriculture, environment Come out for Cowpie Bingo, Kobe from Virginia and Eddie from Ohio By Monica Worth Special to the Rappahannock News As the Smithsonian’s popular 2005 Folk Life Festival highlights the nation’s sustainable agriculture movement on the mall in Washington, DC this June, visitors to Sperryville will get a mule’s-eye view of the concepts at work in Rappahannock’s real-life farming community. On Saturday, June 25th, the “Rivers and Roots Festival” kicks off a day-intonight celebration of the region’s ascendancy to national renown for its success in the areas of sustainable agriculture, enviro '.mental preservation and 100% organically-grown music. Exotic farm animals, watershed exhibits, organic food, alternative fuels, local school gardens and farm programs, environmental pro tection measures — a host of initiatives now shaping America’s agricultural communities — will be featured against a backdrop of homegrown music that ranges from blues to bluegrass and beyond. Proceeds benefit Rappahannock County school music programs. Visitors will feast on Rappahannock-raised, certified organic Virginia Kobe beef burgers and chicken — if they can tear the kids away from cowpie bingo, the climbing wall or performances by Missie the International Champion jumping mule and more than a half dozen bands. As day turns to night, bluegrass will turn to blues and “folkternative” sounds as perenniallypopular bluesman Catfish Hodge opens for “pop, country, jazz, folk and calypso grass” greats Eddie From Ohio, whose members hail from the region. “It would be hard for visitors to the mall in Washington to believe that within the flight path of Dulles and Reagan National airports, a successful, innovative farming community is growing — many say, thriving — using all the solutions that are advancing a new era in American agriculture,” said Janet Davis of Sunnyside Farms, which serves as lead sponsor of the festival. Admission will be free until 5:30 p.m. Evening admission will be $10 for adults, $5 for kids 10 to 17, and free for kids under 10. Visitors are advised to bring lawn chairs and blankets. The Rivers and Roots Festival begins at noon at Photo by Raymond Boc RAPT IN RAPP: A comfortable audience enjoys the shade and sounds of Paul Reisler at the 2004 Rivers and Roots Festival. the intersection of Highway 211 and Route 522 in Sperryville at Sunnyside Farms Famous Rest Stop. For more information, contact Monica Worth at 540/675-1250 or visit www. riversandroots.com. Photo by Raymond Boc HAPPY HEIGHTS: One of the most popular attractions at the 2004 Rivers and Roots Festival was the climbing wall. Farmers From Page B2 increase participation in USDA voluntary conservation programs through improved outreach efforts to limited resource farmers. It is designed for farmers with 100 acres or less of cropland who want to implement conservation practices. To be eligible, at least 10 percent of the cropland acres must be planted to alternative crops. Cost-share rates will be up to 90 percent for all practices and .contracts will be limited to $10,000. Other states included in this Small Scale/Limited Resource Farmers initiative are: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and the Caribbean area. Additional information for small farmers is on the Web at http://www.va.nrcs.usda.gOv/n ews/ and http://www.nal. usda. gov/afsic/AFSIC_pubs/altlist.h tm. Farmers interested in the Small-Scale/Limited Resource Farmers Initiative should contact their local USDA Service Center or NRCS office, located at http//offices.usda.gov or in the telephone book under Federal Government, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Warren County Fair Beauty Pageants "tip ♦ "m* *»%-• Registration will be available May 1. 2005 for the vVarren County Fair Pageants. Applications, rules and regulations will be available at the Fair office Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.— 5 p.m. or online at www.warrencountyfair.com. All applications must be turned into the Fair office prior to deadline of July 16 at 5:00 p.m. A late fee of $5.00 will be added after June 25, 2005. A non-refundable registration/sponsor fee of ' $30.00 is required for each contestant. Fairest of Fairs Division — (Male or female division) j contestant must oe a resident within a 50-mile radius of 1 Warren County. Virginia. Newborn 0-5 months Newborn 6-11 months 1 Year Old 2 Years Old 3 Years Old 4 Years Old Tiny Miss (5yrs.-7yrs.)* Little Miss (8yrs.-1 Oyrs. )* Preteen (11 yrs.-12yrs.)* Jr. Miss (13yrs.-1 5yrs.)* Miss (16yrs.-22yrs. )* •Must be resident of Warren County For more information please contact: ■ Director — Sara Brannon (540) 869-3695 ' Asst. 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She is drawn out by police captains Leo (Andy Lau) a stern disciplinarian, and flirtatious and handsome Jim (Takeshi Kaneshiro). This leads to a series of captures and reversals where, of course, no one is as they seem. Before long, an undercover Jim is on the run with Mei through endless woodlands with Leo in hot pursuit. Jim’s plan is to track down the leader of the Flying Daggers, but he didn’t count on falling in love along the way. The House of Flying Daggers charts their romance through physicality; as their love grows, so does their physical contact. Touching her hand leads to the inevitable attempts at r lovemaking, but can he trust someone who plays in deceit? The love triangle may remind you of high school crushes or even the love connection between Jack and Rose in “Titanic,” but director Zhang Yimou plays it superbly. What is so beautiful about “House of Flying Daggers” is that this film offers fights set against the backdrop of fall transforming into winter mid-scene; dodging arrows and stopping swords with one’s fingertip. There are many moments of awe, a grand adventure told with beauty, charm and cinematic grace. As The Washington Post’s Stephen Hunter said, “the story isn’t the story here, nor are the flying daggers. The sheer joy of letting go as a tale overwhelms your senses and drives the known world away, that’s the story.” The film is rated PG-13 and contains chaste sexual scenes and martial arts violence; in Mandarin Chinese with subtitles. Run time is 119 minutes. 1 We Finance Town & Country Properties We specialize in home, land and construction financing. 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A good will offering will be appreciated The RappTc Senior Nutrition Center is open Monday through Thursday from 10-2 p.m. Transportation is available for those who need it. A hot meal is served daily. There are speakers, various activities, and day trips that are spread out over each month. Participants range in age from 60 - 90+ years young! Darcy Canton is the coordinator and spokesperson for our Rappk Senior Center and is responsible for organizing all the wonderful activities for the seniors. If you want to become a volunteer, please contact Darcy at the Center - 675-2615 . We look forward ,to seeing you at the breakfast. Come and bring a friend or neighbor with you. Kennedy From Page B1 of high spirits, haunting melodies, and beautiful sounds.” Loren Kitt is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music. He joined the National Symphony in 1980 and is principal clarinetist with the orchestra. He has been a guest artist with the Chamber Music of Lincoln Center and is frequently heard in Washington at the Library of Congress. He has been professor of music at the Oberlin Conservatory and the Peabody Conservatory and, in 1997, joined the faculty of the University of Maryland. Cellist David Hardy achieved international recognition in 1982 as the top American prizewinner at the Seventh International Ibhaikovsky Cello Competition in Moscow. A graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of Music, he joined the National Symphony Orchestra in 1981 and was appointed Principal Cello by Music Director Leonard Slatkin in 1994. Lambert Orkis is principal keyboardist of the National Symphony Orchestra. Among the activities for which he has achieved international renown are his performances as a chamber musician and for his recordings, which have received multiple Grammy Award nominations. For over fourteen years, the celebrated duo of pianist Lambert Orkis and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter have appeared to capacity audiences throughout the world. Their recordings for Deutsche Grammophon include the Beethoven Sonatas for Piano and Violin, winner of a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance. Seating is reserved for the upcoming concert at the Theatre on Sunday, May 22 at 4 p.m. Tickets $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Phone (540) 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com. COOTER From Page B1 Jones has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage plays in a 40-year career as an actor and served two terms in the United States Congress. “Oh Cooter, Where Art Thou??” is also the title of 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. 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Chaplain Liz Danielsen 540-349-5814. Grigsby Reunion Grigsby Family Reunion will be held on June 11 at the Washington Fire Hall. For more information call, Laura Grigsby at 937-4138 or Betty Grigsby at 9878376 or email Laura Grigsby at lgrigsby@direcway.com.

Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Clatterbuck Saying thanks In recognition of the founding members of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department Thrift Shop, established in 1965 by Jean and Jonas Alther, Ethel Bailey, Frances Foster, Ruth Clark, Mary Ellen Burke, Anna Jenkins, plaques were recently presented to honor their untiring efforts over the years. Special recognition was given to Jean Alther, Jonas Alther and Frances Foster representing 40 years of volunteer efforts and in appreciation for their continuing dedication and service to the community resulting in donations totaling $222,650. Mayor Eugene Leggett, president of the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department presented a plaque to Jean Alther, which will be on display in the front entrance of the fire station as a remembrance of their hard work, perseverance and continuing contributions to tne welfare of the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Pictured from right to left: Eugene Leggett, Jean Alther, Margaret Tucker, Frances Foster and Ann Spieker. I Civil War Roundtable offers unique venue for history buffs By Ruth Purnell Rappahannock News Staff Writer Whether you are a history buff, or seeking an evening of educational enjoyment, the Blue Ridge Civil War Roundtable offers both. Active in the county for six years now, the organization meets once a month to revel in the history of the Civil War at the Flint Hill Public House for dinner and a presentation. John Tble, newly established president of the club has taken it upon himself to issue a monthly newsletter for members to enjoy. Filled with, “interesting questions, quotes, dates, pictures, and vignettes of people or events from the Civil War period,” the newsletter reveals Tble’s dedication to history. Tble’s work does not stop there. Along with his wife Judy, Tble is writing a book that documents the details of many Civil War activities that took place in Rappahannock and has already put together a 40-page brochure, “Don’t You Ever Forget It,” that features an extensive driving tour of the county, highlighting historical sites. Tble and his wife hope the brochure will motivate interest in the Civil War in the county and stimulate tourism. The brochure is available at the Rappahannock Historical Society in Washington, Va. Marking these areas of historical significance with informational signs is a task Ible hopes the Roundtable can undertake. While signs are expensive, Tble hopes they can one day become an important attraction for tourists interested in a journey to the past. With a membership of 40 people, Tole said the Round Table’s monthly meetings are a very social event. The Flint Hill Public House provides a setting that is thoroughly pleasing to the social and educational agenda and members can enjoy good food and discuss a topic of common interest. Everyone, members and non-members are invited and welcome. Dinner will be $12 per person. Guests can come just for the program at 8:00 p.m. if they wish. For reservations and directions call Gary Wilson at 540547-4106 by Monday, May 16. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Huth Purnell Blue Ridge Civil War Roundtable president John Tole 48th ANNUAL WARREN COUNTY FAIR RAMDV TRAW One Show Only Sunday, July 31, 2005 7:00 PM 1 Tickets on sale NOW! Warren County Fairgrounds Front Royal, Virginia 22630 www. warrencountyfair. com Reserve Seating $42.50 General Admission $32.50 (All pay, but babes in arms — includes gate and parking) Sales available daily at the fairgrounds. Call 540-635-5827 for more information. Times Community Newspapers will be closed on 1 Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2005 : Publication Date: June 1, 2005 Deadline Date: May 27, 2005 Classified Advertising Deadlines: Real Estate: Friday, May 27th, at 11:00 a.m. Employment: Friday, May 27th at 4:00 p.m. Horse' & Farm: Friday, May 27th at 4:00 p.m. Places of Worship: Wed., May 25th at 12:00 p.m. Your Community Directory: Wed., May 25th at 12:00 p.m. «*»■> Si a ■*«* AS-' lir @8' n w\w uimes ^Community Newspapers. northihn vi ho ini a. To Place your Ad: Call 703-777-1110 or 1-800-852-4797 Fax: 703-689-1278 Fauquier Business and Residents: Call 540-3474222 • Fax: 5403498676 or , Jmail inquiry to: Classifieds@timespapers.com www.timescommunity.com Forum to be held on elderly By Ruth Purnell Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Rapidan Elder Care Coalition will be hosting a forum Wednesday May 25, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall to discuss the elderly of Rappahannock County. The county is currently facing a large influx of residents over the age of 60 who are looking to retire. The main issue of the forum will be to determine how the needs of these people will be met in the years ahead. “One of the goals is to create a county vision statement,” said Cathy Zielinski, the local Community Partnerships Project Coordinator. The Rappahannock Rapidan Elder Care Coalition was selected in September of 2004 from a field of 486 applicants nationwide to receive a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its Community Partnerships of Older Adults program. The foundation awarded the Coalition $150,000 to be used to develop long-term care plans for the elderly in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock counties. Over the next few months, the Coalition will have the opportunity to apply for a $750,000 grant to implement their plans. Even if the grant is not acquired, having a well prepared plan is a major benefit when seeking funding from other organizations explained Zielinski. Over the next year the coalition hopes to work with the community to develop a plan that will best serve those in need. The coalition consists of 28 organizations and serves the above five rural counties in north central Virginia. Although the counties share the description of having no major cities, each has its own distinct set of needs. Rappahannock County is faced with several sets of issues. According to the 2000 census there were 1393 residents over 60 and by 2020 the county is expected to have 3253, meaning 37 percent of the population would be 60 or over. r Rappahannock News'Staff Photo/ Ruth Purnell Cathy Zielinski “That has an impact on our decisions. As people are moving into the region and new housing developments, they are in a mid-life period and looking for a retirement community,” said Rappahannock resident Sallie Morgan who is the director of Community Support Services for the Rappahannock Rapid an Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging. Morgan sees the elderly of the county as an asset. “The older population is a real strength for a community in regard to life experience and the kind of skills they bring and older people often volunteer their time,” said Morgan. “Older people are looking to move out of the county because they recognize their living situation in Rappahannock might not be easy,” Morgan added. One difficulty is, transportation. Many of the county’s elderly are in need of assistance with transportation to doctor’s appointments or the grocery store at least half an hour away. The coalition is investigating ways in which to deal with this situation. Another issue is housing. While the hollows of Rappahannock County are beautiful and offer a great deal of seclusion, they are not easy to access. Driving down long winding roads can be a task when a person’s health is at stake. In addition there is currently no facility which houses elderly in the county. A third issue is work force. Currently, finding people in Rappahannock County who are willing to work for the wages of a long-term care taker is a difficulty explained Morgan. The coalition is looking into working with those who are seeking a career in health care and would be willing to care for the elderly in exchange for college credit or work experience. The Rappahannock forum will be a setting in which citizens can come together to generate ideas on how to address some of these issues. The meeting will begin with several presentations by guest speakers and afterwards attendees will be broken into groups and asked specific questions. Following a short report of their conclusions, attendants will also be served a complimentary lunch. Wanting to integrate community input with programs, the coalition is working hard to see that even those who cannot attend the meeting have a say. “It is important to have a collaborative approach and to try to involve lots of people in talking about what older people want in the community in terms of support,” said Morgan. 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Starting at $795/mo CSil 540439-9162 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 Townhouse: Town of Warrenton, 3BR, 2.5BA, LR, DR, eat in kitchen & 1 car garage, natural gas, back to trees. Occupancy 1st of May. $1400/mo plus utils. No pets or smokers. Apartment: 1BR, furnished, great room, den, BA, laundry area, Ig. deck, views of mountains. Rent includes heat, electric, furniture, appliances, dishes. Tenant just pays for telephone & cable. Non-smokers only. $1150/mo. Owner licensed real estate broker. Avail 6/1/05 Burke Associates, Real Estate 38-A Garrett St. Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-2121 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 FOR RENT South Riding CondoPenthouse, vaulted ceilings, skylights with water view, 2BRs, 2B + spacious loft & storage. 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Charles Town- Restored 1850 log cabin. 2 BR, 1 BA on beaut, horse farm. AC, W/D, private. $995/mo. 304-725-2729 CHARMING 1870 nonsmoking 1 BR cottage, newly restored w/ view of lake. Round Hill 12 mile West of Leesburg $1200/ mo. Refs. req. 540-338-3225 CLARKE CO. Brick Rambler in quiet country setting, privacy on farm est., 2BR, garage, $1200 mo. Av. 6/1 540955-4020 or 955-3514. CULPEPER 3BR, 2BA, $950/mo. Avail imrhed. Sec dep & credit check required Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505 CULPEPER CO. rambler, wooded 10+ acs, deck, shed, 3-5BR, 2 full BA, W/D, storage, lease + dep. $1470 Pets OK, no smkg, 703-753-8947 HAMILTON: AVAIL Immed. 2-3BR, split-lvl Stone FP, 2 car gar, Irg lot, patio w/ fish pond. $1700mo 304-725-2481 HARPERS FERRY- Very Nice Rambler, 35 min to Dulles, 3BR, 2BA, Beaut hw firs FP WD, DW, Gar, scrd porch, NSkg. $1250/mo 703409-7968. Pets?? ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 LEESBURG HISTORIC District Stone cottage, FP, hrdwd firs, 2BRs, 1B, no pets. $1300. 540-882-3540. Leesburg, Nice, 2 bdrm/1 bath, sfh, close to outlet, pool, $980/+ 1/3 util. (703)737-3636/(301) 370-9739. refs, req. LEESBURG/ RIVER Creek- Beautiful 4Br, 3BA home with many upgrades avail, immed. $2900/ mo. Prudential Carruthers 703-6917653. LEESBURG-5 yr. old SFH, cul-de-sac, 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 2500 sq. ft. $2400/mo. Upscale family area. Lg. fenced yd., deck, 2 car gar., 5 min. walk to Old Town. 703-737-7330. LURAY 3BR, 2BA, 40 mins from Manassas, basement, good neighborhood, no pets. $850/mo. 540-860-2525 540-743-6994 MARSHALL Beautiful 3 br, remodeled, mins fr. 1-66, stores & schools$1500mo 540-364-2318 571-277-6323 MDDLEBURG/ThePlains, quaint cottage, on Ig horse farm, 1.5 BDRM, garage. $1500 + utils. 540-687 -4197 MIDDLEBURG AREA: Nice, modest 2 BR house on a private horse farm, secluded, ref. req. No pets $1200/ mo. 540-6873645. NEW UPSCAPE COLONIALS located just 20 min from Brandy Station starling at $1695/mo.Ca(l Buider Agent Lorraine Howell. Green & 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 RIXEYVILLE 4BR 3BA, e-z access, w/ in-law suite avail $1400/mo 540-937-6178, 540-718-2976 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 SHORT TERM RENTAL, avail mid June to mid Aug, Washington, VA. Fully furnis. 2BA, CAC, $800/mo. 540-675 1543 SPERRYVILLE 1 Bedroom Cottage. Available June 1. $695/mo. Call 540-636-7158 Sperryville 2BR, 1 BA Cottage. Priv Setting, 5 min Skyline Or. Ideal w/e home: CAC; w/d Avail 5/1. $1,195 mo. + util Sec Dep/Ref req. (540) 636-7158. Sperryville: 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 WARRENTON Farm House, 3BR, upstairs BA, 400+ acre farm, $1200/mo. Horse boarding & barn space extra. 540-860-2525 540-743-6994 WARRENTON, Old Town cute, 2BR house, 1BA, Ig. Kit, W/D, front & back porch $950/mo. 540-347-4871. No pets. Winchester, VA Immac. & well maintained cotrty heme on 1 ac wooded lot. Newly updated kit. & baths. Hrdwd firs thru-out most of home. $399,000. Call: Connie Mullins 703-314-5050 Weichert Realtors RM for rent. Priv. entrance. Kit., ba. Month to month ok. 540-788-3059. Your Ad Could Be Here! Call or Fax You’re Ad Today! 347-4222 or Fax 349-8676 f— 066 ^_ ROOM AVAILABLE IN 2BR, 2BA Apt. to share w. FM roommate. Pvt. full bath, share kitch., family room, W/D, 24 hour access to computer lab & work out center, swimming pool & hot tub. Close to shopping center restaurants, 66, 28 & 29. Non smoking apt. $560.00 plus 'h utils. Avail. 6/1 - 8/31. Bridget 571-2365754 COUNTRYSIDE/ STERLING 2BR, 2BA, 3 fin. Ivls, FP, fenced back yard, no pets. $1250. AvI 6/1. 703-430-8267. Owner Agent FALLING WATERS, WV, near 1-81. New TH, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, gar., deck, all appls., incls lawn sen/ice. $1075/mo. 703-430-1636. FOR RENT Piedmont S. TH 2 yrs old. End unit w/ 3 level bumpouts. 3BRs, 2.5Bs. Deck & patio. Garage. Many upgrades. $1700. 703-623-9003 HAYMARKET 3 Ivl, 3BR, 2BA, W/D, deck, N/S. Avail, now. $1395/mo Sect. 8 accepted. 703-753-8238 HUGE 3BR, 3.5BA, 2 car garage townhome in Ashburn. W/O lower level to fenced backyard with FP in rec room. Minutes to Greenway. Pets ok. $1800/mo. Call Becky w/ Keller Williams Realty (703) 674-1649. LEESBURG - UPDATED 4BR, 2.5B TH, newly refurbished, conven loc. No smkg/pets. $1300. Call 703-938-9038 Sterling- Cascades area $1600. 2 mins from Rt. 7. 4 BR, 3.5 BA. hrdwd firs, new paint. AvI. now. 703-577-0676 COMMERCIAL/ . INVESTMENT PROPERTIES GREENE COUNTY • Commercial property - 38± ac zoned B-2, Commercial & R-2 Residential and 14.7± ac zoned B-2 Commercial & R-1 Residential on US 29/VSH 607 at Food Lion Center, water/sewer/out-parcels available. MADISON COUNTY • Main Street Commercial building in the Town of Madison, extensive parking area, public water/sewer. $289K • Great Investment Opportunity -Near the Town of Madison, located on US 29S, 4± acres, zoned B-1, 4 apartment bldg, and house. $298K • M-1, Commercial - US 29N, 3.2± ac, 6,000 sf office/shop/warehouse three phase elec, available, security system. $615K • Seminole Ridge - US 29S-18± ac zoned B-1, A-1, adjoining Food Lion Center, water/sewer avail. Call Bill Gentry for your commercial or Investment needs. Jefferson Land 8 Realty 540-948-5050 WWW. Jefferson-land.com Warrenton across from Fauquier Co. Courthouse 30 Ashby SI. Office space with assigned parking. $475 to $575/mo owner: 540-347-5555 BETHANY BEACH: Luxurious Bethany Beach Area Rental: 3BR, 2.5BA new and spacious single family - home in sought after Bear Trap Village. Backs to pond in quiet neighborhood,. Storybook community with pools, tennis, playground and golf. Sleeps 8. $1600-$ 1900 week. Call 301-774-4025. Times Community Newpapers will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2005 Publication Date: June 1, 2005 • Deadline Date: Mav 27. 2005 narjy skri Deadline Classified Advertising Deadlines: Real Estate: Friday, May 27th, at 11:00 a.m. Employment: Friday, May 27th at 4:00 p.m. Horse & Farm: Friday, May 27th at 4:00 p.m. Places of Worship: Wed., May 25th at 12:00 p.m. Your Community Directory: Wed., May 25th at 12:00 djil {Rmes [Community Newspapers] Northern Virginia Jo Place your Ad: Call 703-777-1110 or 1 800-852-4797 • Fax: 703-689-1278 ^dUQUier Business 3Jiu Kcsicicnts. Call 540-34/-43Z3 # rax.* 540-340-o676 or omail inquiry to.* Classifi6ds@tiincspapcrs.com

DUCK NC - Oceanfrom Condo 2BR, 2 BA. Steeps 8. A/C, dishwasher, micro, W/D, cable, pool, tennis, $850/wk in season. Special off season rates. 703-569-5877 OUTER BANKS Beach cottage, 3BR, 300 ft to ocean, oceanview, CAC, sundeck, color T.V. 540-635-7929 aft 6 p.m. r 100 ForSato wn* Nice, 4 bdrm/2 ba w/back deck on 2 'h acres, 20 min West of Leesburg off Rt. 9. $223,000 (703) 434-9005. PURCELLVILLE: 3 M gar. TH in sought after Main St. Village, 3BR, 2.5BA, brand newneutral carpet & paint thru out. Fin W/0 bsmt w/ FP. Fenced in back yard w/ deck, community pool access, walking distance to all town amenities. $359,500. 540-454-0921. SOUTHERN FAUQUIER, 16.69+/- acs, potential to subdivide up to 7 lots. Some engineering done & some perks done. 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Grand foyer, expansive kitchen, breakfast room, den w/ fireplace, backs to open space. $489,900 Open House this Sunday 12-3 Austin Realty Management & Investments. Inc. (540) 347-1901 86 West Shirley Ave, P.O. Box 606, Warrenton, VA. 20188 Fax (540)347-1900 www.ARMIVA.com ^The Property fvfenagemert Speaafets" A. R. M. I. m MAIN STREET SPERRYVILLE, 2 houses + outbuildings on .75 ac lot. Ideal location for residence, business or combo, Asking $255,000 540-987-9041 OPEN HOUSE 5/14 &15, 10-3. Culpeper/Reva, 4 BD, 2.5BA, 3000+ sq ft, 2 story, AC, 2 car detached garg, 3acs, view $400K. 540-923-9956, 4821 W. Hoover Rd. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 j 4 BR, 2.5BA, Cape Cod with covered front porch, 3 dormers, large deck, new paint & floor conveys. $389,900. ($5000 cc paid by seller). From Bealeton take 28S to Old School House Rd„ R. Meadfield Dr, L Waterdale Ct. to sign on Right DC side of Warrenton - Price reduced! Older but great condition brick rambler. Zoned C1 with frontage on Rt 29. $459,000 Gold Cup Realty 540-347-5254 Rentals* Houses Custom Built Elegance! Stunning Executive Home nestled on 1 + Wooded Acre but readi ly accessible to Clifton, Fairfax & Major Commuting Routes! Custom Built Milleson Home Features 5/6 BRs, 5 FBAs and 3 Finished Levels of Quality & Elegant Design! With over 5500 Sq ft. of Living Space, stately room sizes and exquisite Gleaming HW Floors & Extensive Moldings Abound! Luxurious Owners Suite w/Dressing & Sitting Areas & Sumptuous MBA! Gourmet Kitchen w/Stainless Steel Appliances, Expansive Counterspace & Custom Cabinetry, w/ Center Island! Spacious Family Room w/ Firplace' Library! Oversized Rec Room! The exterior of this stunning home is as breathtaking as the interior and can be enjoyed from lovely rear Deck! Well manicured front and rear yards featuring mature landscaping and a pleasant mj*, of privacy, trees & open spaces. Truly a testament to Fine living' $815,000 Christine M. Rathbone Weichert Realtors Direct: 703.431.1120 r~—;—■— rwv/ i .<£ * v ; ■ F'A. - O . ■■ - '-X . > fe i I >«•. » aa Real Estate for Sale OPEN SUNDAY, MAY 15th -1-4 pm. From Manassas: take PW Pkwy to LF on Yates Ford Rd., to RT on Davis Ford Rd. 3mi. to Occoquan Oaks Lane on LF ■■■ r -mi. 11850 Occoquan Oaks Lane BETTER THAN NEW-stately 4bd,3.5ba brick col. on 1.5 ac of mature landspg & hardwoods. Near new estate homes! A commuter's dream centrally located in P.W. county, minutes from 66/95/Farifax Cnty/Manassas/state parks/marinas & Potomac Mills ! Qualityoversized construction. Many upgrades! Adjoining 5 ac.apprvd. lot may be available see PW5235793. Call lister! 540-220-1318 or 1800-485-4057 r ~ '' Manufactured^ 144 * Custom | Nationwide Homes Authorized Builder : NATIONWIDE Norwood Construction, Inc. Authorized Builder • Modular Homes, • Additions, • Sunrooms, • Commercial • Buildings Owner Completion Program Class "A' License #270102219 540-788-4570 540-788-4100 (—4M Sale*— ■ Vlr —-». • KmWwUWI \_ J Two Bdrms, 1 + V? baths. Great commuter location. Just of Rt 340 or Rt 9. 21 mi from Leesburg. 15 mi from Martinsburg, 20 mi from Frederick, MD, 1,088 sq. ft. fenced yard. Seller willing to help w/closing. $159,900. (304) 279-2193. WE BUY HOUSES - Honest, friendly, fast service. Any cond. Call 703-961 -ALLCash, or visit AIICashForYourHouse.com Commercial Building Warrenton, Garrett St. zoned CG. 1,100 sq ft. $ 1700/mo Call 540-347-9456 RETAIL SPACE TO lease in or around Sperryville for small gift shop. Customer parking a must. Contact Alaina Breeden, On the Porch, LLC. at 540-878-2108 Antiques & CoOectlbies WANTED: Older fishing tackle, bamboo rods, reels, lures, etc. Also Coleman camp gear, hunting items. Zippo lighters. Wild Game Calls & Recurved bows. Call Bob 540-545-8508, Berryville. HP OFFICE Jet all-in-one fax/printer/copier/scann er. Model R80. Mint cond. $275/obo. 540341 -7907 before 10pm. |228 ft™*™/ 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 Furniture/ BED- Queen Pillow Top Set! $165 Brand new. Still in plastic w' warranty. Can deliver. Call 703-898-9247 DINING SET- Cherry Queen Anne double pedestal table with 8 chairs, $1495; Server $495; China Cabinet. $995. 703-691-2600. $265- King Pillow Top set. Still in plastic, can deliver. 7Q3-898-9247 LOFT .BEb-Very good condition, stained' honey pine Great American Bunkbed Brand $95.00. Centreville, Please call 703-803-8177 MAHOGANY DR, table. 6 chairs, buffet, server, excel cond. $2000. 540364-2881 AMISS VILLE MULTI FAMILY May 13 & 14 Rt 211 on 613 onto 669, follow signs. Something 4 everyone! HUGE GARAGE SALE Friday-Sunday 5/13-5/15 Rain or shine 21412 Evergreen Mill Rd Leesburg SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! LG MULTI FAM yd sale, antiques, tools, turn, chain saw. 3500 Slate Mills Rd. (Rt 707), Fri & Sat, 8-4. Much more! MOVING SALE Sat 5/14, 8-4pm. Misty Water Dr. Herndon off Dranesville Rd & Shallow Ford. A lot of great stuff! 703406-3733 MOVING SAT 5/14, 8 ? between Marshall & The Plains on Featherstone Ln. Antiq, turn, Dept 56 collect, more. PROGRESSIVE RIDING PROGRAM offers lessons, beginner-advance & Student Horse Show Team. 703-754-2982. www.prooressiveridina prooram.com SAT. MAY 14 Saddles /Tack Sale Great deals on new Pessoa Crosby, Dominus Saddles... Great discounts. Also boots, helmets, used equip. Peak View Farm, Hume, VA 540-364-2161 STUBBEN ROXANE ALL purpose saddle. 17", 31cm, Havana brown, great cond, $750/ob0.540-788-9721 6YR OLD TB FILLY Homebred, 1,2H, Flashy, Cute, Sweet, talented. Has stared Hunting, Been to schooling shows, tons of potential. $4500. 540-364-2161 12 YR TBG 12.2 H. Grey, wonderful show jumper. Won Children’s/AD/ Amateur/ Has Fox hunted, used as school horses, sound, great guy. $3,500, 540-3642161. - Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Real Estate for Sale V) ONE OF A KIND ARTS AND CRAFT DESIGN HOME in old town Culpeper, home is filled with charm of it era! immaculate condition, lots of rooms including den, office and upper level sunroom. beautiful lawn, rock home with rock fireplace, porch and garage. Montague Miller & Co. 540-825-3300 800-825-6825 Kaye NATIONAL ADVERTISING NETWORK, INC. HOME RENTALS • $0 DOWN HOMES! NO RENT! NO CREDIT OK! Government foreclosed home! Low/$0 Down! Call C.R.N. Now! 1-800-236-0251 x 8927 HOMES SALES • $0 DOWN HOMES! NO RENT! NO CREDIT OK! Government foreclosed home! Low/$0 Down! Call C.R.N. Now! 1-800-^58-8997 X8925 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES • Hiring for 2005 Postal Positions!! $17.50-$59.00+/Hour. Full Benefits. Paid training & Vacations. No experience necessary. Green Card OK! 1-866-329-0801 ext.900 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY • Federal Hire Postal Jobs. $15.49 an hour starting out. No experience necessary. Green Card OK. 7 days 1-888-543-3125 Public Announcement #1600 • AWESOME CAREER Government Postal Jobs! $17.80 to $59.00 hour Entry level. No Experience Required. NOW HIRING! Green Card O.K. Call 1-866-224-3100 ext. 36 HELP WANTED/EMPLOYMENT • Government Jobs- $12-$48/hr. Paid Training, Full Benefits. Call for information on current hiring positions in Homeland Security, Wildlife, Clerical and professional. 1-800-320-9353 x 2100 • Now Hiring 2005 Postal Jobs. $17.50 to $59.00 hour. Full Federal Benefits, paid training, vacation. No experience necessary. Green Card Ok. Call 866-399-5719 x999 • Now Hiring 2005 Postal Jobs. $17.50 to $59.00 hour. Full Federal Benefits, paid training, vacation. No experience necessary. Green Card Ok. Call 866-303-7737 x777

Lawn/Garden Equipment 'j ...... .... J DOUBLE-SHREDDED hardwood mulch. Chips & top soil Free deliv ery 703-868-2524 BLACK MARBLE MANTLE, pocket doors, chestnut staircase, dbie frt doors, Old House Parts 540-631-8906. UTILITY TRAILER prefer 5’X8’ to haul garden tractor. Trailer needing work is okay. 540-347-4997 _after 6p.m._ 273 Pet* V J BOXER PUPPIES- AKC, shots, wormed, champion bloodline, tails docked, dew claws removed. vet checked. Males & Females available. 10 weeks, $650$750 each. Call 304279-8583 or e-mail _opelandboxers@ adelphia.net LAB PUPS. YELLOW AKCOFACERF i«$M w/kids, champ held trial hunt lines wormed 1st shots, dew claws re moved 540 825 4688 MINI SCHNAUZER - Salt & pepper. M & Fern 10 wks old Ready to go now $400 540-8224417. 571-233-1630 PUG PUPS READY. #1 for children, health guaranteed, shots & dewormed. Ready. $600 cash 540-7?83314 or 540-631-7652 274 vkl Control -hook, round, & tapeworms. Rotate Happy Jack Liquivict® & tapeworm Tablets. Contains NO febendizole. TSC Stores (443-2611) www.happyjackinc.com AGED HORSE MANURE We load, you haul. 540347-5230. Ashburn - Dbl Bed Frame w/mattress/box springs. 1940's Chest/Dresser. 7 ft sofa. Wing Chair. Email:Rayedspen@ yahoo.com (703) 7290308 r~) BARN CATS - All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/permanent homes. Call 202 2442866 or Toll-tree 1 -877225-7935 BARN CATS - All vet checked, win deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/permanent homes. Call 202-2442866 or Toll-free 1 -877225-7935 CATS AVAILABLE Wild cats need homes at farms, barns or horse stables. Healthy, feral cats have been sterilized and vaccinated. Will need daily food and water. Alley Cat Allies at 240-482-1987. CHEVY 305 ENGINE, long block, 60,000 mis. Out of 1980's truck. Warrenton area, UHaul. Email: vc61123499 @ yahoo, com Fantastic family dog, neutered, 6 years old, house trained, free to a good home, mixed breed. (703) 502-9785 FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-7713975 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 Free to good horn* w/fenced yard only Female Beagle. Blue 8 red tick. 2 yrs old House trained, crate and obedience traned Loves everyone (540 668-6487. GARAGE ft BASEMEN1 Clean out. More stuf being added daily! Free items Near Lovettsville By appt call 540-8225975 LARGE PINE LOGS fire place length not splil HEAVY 703-620-4338 MINI PINCHER / DASCHUNDS, 9 yrs old. 540-347-8517. Rabbit, free to good home. Must be kept indoors at least part time. Netherland dwarf, male, 2 yrs old. Mini Lop 3 years old, female and a calico female 1 yr old. (540) 668-6487. SCHNOUSER, 5 MO OLD Female, has shots ft papers. Special case, needs children in life. ' farm only 540-349-0012 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 1o.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 7:00 PM. in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia in order to consider the following application: SE #05-04-04 David F. and Gracie L. Gillis, owners of 4.5416 acres at 5022 Sperryville Pike, Boston (Tax Map 56, Parcel 5, StonewallHawthorne District, zoned ‘A'-Agricultural and ‘C’ Conservation) desire a Special Exception permit to amend SE 99-12-03 issued February 7, 2000 to change the occupancy limit from six to eight persons for their residential care facility. Permit amendment allowed under Section 17036B of the Rappahannock County Code with additional standards under Section 170-63J of the 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, May 18, 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 comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 5-5,5-12,5-19-2005 #648172 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, May 25, 2005 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #05-04-02 Joyce C. and Ann W. Harman desire a Spiecial Use permit for a family apartment. A new house will be constructed as the main house, while the existing house will be retained as a family apartment. A previously permitted family apartment will be eliminated by converting it to office space (all bathing facilities to be removed). The property consists of 44.52 acres in Wakefield District and is located to Tax Map 15, Parcel 9. zoned A' -Agricultural. Use allowed under Section 170-36A of the Rappahannock County Code with 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, appeal. or other matter pending before the BZA No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia. and is available for public inspection. Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday. May 18. 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 property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should oe present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P O Box 519, Washington. Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 05/05/2005 05/12/2005 #648165 Invite Half a million people to your next garage sale. Place your Ad Today! Times Classified Cafi 703-777-1110 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of .the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby ■ given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at seven-thirty (7:30) in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. Consideration shall be given to all applications presented in accordance with submission requirements! VARIANCE # 05-04-03 Amissville Volunteer Fire & Rescue (owner of 1.4272 acres on Rt. 729 in Amissville) desire 3 variance of the front setback requirements of 100 feet, measured on two sides of their property from the centerline of the current and former roadbeds of Rt. 729. The property is known as Tax Map 42, Parcel 7A, zoned 'A” Agricultural, in Jackson District. Variance of 50 feet on both cases is sought. Variance allowed under Section 170-136 of the Rappahannock County 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, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The above -named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 5/12/05 & 5/19/2005 #649706 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, May 25, 2005 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #05-04-01 Barbara Adolfi, owner of 0.50 acre in Sperryville known as 14 Water Street (Tax Map 38A-1, Parcel 25, Piedmont District, zoned VR' - Village Residential), desires a Special Use permit to perate a tourist home to be rented on weekends No meals will be served. Use allowed under Section 170-36E of the Rappahannock County Code: additional standards under Section 170-66K 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, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday. May 18. 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 property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P O Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof BY: John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 05/12 2005 05 19 2005 #649710 INFORMATION ASK FOR PATRICK OR LV MESSAGE 540-882-3257 CHILDCARE: Looking For a Great Summer Job? Seeking child care for 2 boys ages 8 and 11 in my home in Ashburn. from 9-5 [Flexible] Monday- Friday. $8.00 per hr. Refs req’d. Please call 703/858-1193 DAVE’S GLASS & Home Repair. Storm Windows/ Doors, Patio Doors-lnsulated Glass. Glass Repair. Sorry, No Auto Glass. Free Estimates! 1-877-679-0350. 5-7’ white pines, $35 ea. 5-6' Leland Cypress, $ 45 ea. 7- 9' White pines $50 ea. Planting & delivery avail. 540-9376178, 540-718-2976 AIR CONDmONING I Experienced service tech needed. Top pay & excellent benefits. 540-347-0765 Assistant Part-time Join a thriving and growing company in Washington, VA. Experience a plus, but will train. Interest in learning sales, computer systems, design, home d6cor or art a must, salary negotiable based on experience. Hours: flexible, up to 3 day per week including Sunday. Fax resume & cover letter to: R.H. Ballard Art, Rug & Home. 54D-675-1458 or email: director @rhbARTS.com Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 I Auto Sales Mike Nelms Champion Chevrolet & Tovota SALES CONSULTANTS NEEDED • Training Salary • 401K • Health Insurance • Vacation Pay Contact: Troy or Marcl 540-547-3700 Culpaper, VA No exp, necessary tTMn.i.if.i Experienced xperience with own tools, VA State Insp. license preferred. Eli Cabinet Maker/ Lead Installer Culpeper VA, $45-$50K, plus 540-423-9511 Carpenters FT, year round employment must have own tools & transportation. Work in Rappahannock & surrounding counties. 540-937-4838 CDL DRIVERS Come to work tor a rapidly growing company an«.i one ot the largest distributors ot underground utilities! We are m need ot experieneed drivers with good driving records. Duties include loading and delivering product, and always excellent customer service. Must he self-motivated & team player. Must lv able to tollow written instructions, lift heavy products, pass a drug screen and DO’I physical. Great opportunity , tor advancement. hxcellenf Benefits, 40UKV HOK. National Waterworks Sterling, VA Call Darlene Goodwin 703-260-4000 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347 4222 MS FuH Tima CERAMIC TILE INSTALLERS “Shan our vision" We are a dynamic, fast growing remodeling company, highly recognized in its field. We are seeking to hire one to two qualified “Handyman/ Punchlist" Technicians to join our winning team. Skills: Carpentry (rough and finish), drywall, minor plumb,r4oP WAGES* EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE! N SI: H O li S T RUCTIO N 540-364-6224 It you have called In the past please call again CHEF/COOK experienced or trainable. Fine dining, nights and weekends. Creative with desserts a plus. Four & Twenty Blackbirds Flint Hill, VA 540-675-1111 Clean for #11 • Earn $300 - $350 • M-F Day-time hrs. no nights or wknds • Paid holidays, vacation & mileage • •Must Have Car Merry Maids 540-347-0199 578 Waterloo Rd Warrenton,VA 20186 Carpenters Skilled Journeyman/ form/helpers for NoVA and metro area projects. Good pay/benefits. Plumbers Commercial and residential for NoVa area. Heanry Equipment Operators Needed for projects in NoVa and Metro area. Can 703-639-1052 Fax 703-639-1057 email: info@> conduatilal-de.com Good pav/benefits! Construction Loader/Backhoe Operator For work in Loudoun & Fauquier Co. Must have transportation. Gulick Excavating, 703-327-4868 or Cell 703-303-3921 DRIVER Experienced asphalt driver w/ CDL license needed for Manassas Based Company. Call: 703-392-5400 DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 EQUINE HELP Exp. Equine help needed far summer season w/ teaching, evening exp preferred. Job includes al aspects of caring far 15 horse progam at spectacular resort hotel The MT Washington Hotel in Northern NH. Lots of ridfag daily. Coaching lessons araHabe. Scfety, smites & patience essential! Cal Lisa 540-364-2161 Fresh Air Don't get stuck in some stale office. Join Clark Associates Invisible Fence Team. WE PROVIDE The Tools The Truck The Training The Vacation The Health The Dental The Retirement YOU PROVIDE The Driving Record The Great Attitude The Hard Work Call For Details 703-968-6500 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operators needed ImmediatelyII Loader, Dozer, Backhoes, Off Road End Dumps, etc. Full time, Warrenton Area. Call: Virginia Excavating Co. 540-295-2303 • Assistant Golf Course Superintendent •Spray Technician Good pay & benefits. Fauquier Springs Count™ Club Call Scott 540-347-5147 ADMIN SUPPORT A Culpeper based construction company in a niche market seeks a detail-oriented admin support individual who is well organized, self motivated, able to work in all areas of the company and able to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects. Must be proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, work well with customers and suppliers, and be a team player. The ideal candidate will have one or more of the following; experience working in a construction office (progress billings, bid documents and processes, able to read drawings, knowledge of construction terminology); computer network maintenance, Internet order processing and research; Quickbooks financial software, accounts payable/ receivable. Email resume to staff ing@ rapidanresources.com _No.phone calls please._ Experienced To work Fauquier Co. Personal vehicle required. 540-439-2200 This Could Be Your AD! Call TODAY! Times Classified 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 Nationally affiliated company seek? Individuals with good people skills and 3 years residential/ commercial HVAC Installing experience. We offer: -Company vehicle -Matching retirement plan -Health Insurance -Excellent pay package Career path to management or ownership opportunities Fax your resume to (703) 661-8073. Attention: G Williams Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Advertising Consultant Times Community Newspapers is currently seeking a Full Time Advertising Consultant Duties and Responsibilities: • Business to business sales • Develop and maintain client and corporate relationships. • Develop and implement effective marketing plans specifically targeted to assigned territory and client type. • Work with individual clients in determining, then fulfilling their advertising needs. • Act as a corporate ambassador at community and business functions. • Create advertising themes, write copy and prepare layout designs. • Manage accounts receivable for customer base. Requirements: • Motivated self-starter that is very customer service oriented with professional appearance. • Must thrive on cold calling, business development and prospecting. • Ability to deal effectively with all types of personalities. • Above average initiative, creativity, negotiation and listening skills. • Reliable transportation. • Computer / Internet literate, basic Microsoft products, Word and Excel skills. Additional Information: We offer excellent training and lucrative sales opportunity that includes: • Base Salary + Commissions • Bonus • Auto allowance program • Health Benefits • 401K Plan To apply: Please forward resume, cover letter and salary history to lschilling@tiniespapers.com or fax to 703.435.9754 Successful, fast growing community newspaper advertising network seeking billing clerk. Must be detail-oriented, analytical and dependable. Position requires a conscientious team player who wants to the beginning and grow professionally. Among responsibilities are preparation and mailing of invoices with ad copy, receipt of payments and preparation of bank deposits. Quick Books and MS Excel experience helpful. Excellent benefits. Send resume including salary requirements and cover letter to: Washington Suburban Press Network Attn: Accounting Manager 1760 Heston Pkwy.. Suite 403 Heston, VA 201 90 Fax to: 703-004-1009 or e-mail to: dleefu wspnet.com Washing i on St Bt'RBAN Pki ss Nl I WORK Come Grow With Us! JVtedSa. General Northern Virginia 1 Community Newspaper* H have outstanding opportunities available in advertising sales, telesales and graphic design! The successful sales candidates will sell print and online advertising from either our Woodbridge, Culpeper or Stafford County office. Competitive pay and great benefits! The Graphic Designer position is part time at the Potomac News and requires an outstanding designer that can create compelling print advertising for our customers. 2 ways fo apply: fax to 703-878-7188 or e-mail to jobs @ potomacnews.com EOE DRIVERS WANTED TO DELIVER LUMBER PRODUCTS OR MANUFACTURED BUILDING COMPONENTS HOME EVERY NIGHT!!! EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!! CROWING OPPORTUNITIES!!! ' SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS!!! Structural Systems, Inc has opportunities tor 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 Cermanna Bwy„ Culpeper. VA 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 r PLAN YOUR FUTURE AT CSC Investing in our people pays substantial dividends at CSC - a S14.5 billion leading provider of technology serv ices for government and commercial clients worldwide. You have the flexibility to chart your own career locally and globally throughout a company that values you as an individual. The result is career marketability and mobility that outperforms the competition CSC is looking for experienced professionals for our Washington, DC location. The Advanced Marine Center at CSC is seeking experienced personnel including former Naval Officers and enlisted personnel, other former military, former civil service, and contractors experienced in Naval and military or commercial ship Cost Estimating to support the NAVSFA 017 Cost Directorate. I he successful candidate will be responsible tor supporting NAVSFA 017 as a member of the CSC Production Management/Cost Team supporting the NAVSFA 017 Directorate and Program Offices. Travel may be required as part of the k>b, but minimal beyond the lXi Metro area • Senior Cost Analysts/Engineers • Senior Cost Estimators • Cost Analysts/Engineers • Cost Estimators for Navy Cost Acquisition Support A relevant college degree is preferred for all positions. iNavy or commercial shipbuilding acquisition cost estimating experience mav be substituted lor college degreel. A minimum ol 5 years ot experience working within a Naw/Commercial Shipbuilding Industry Cost Engineering role in support ol Total Ownership Cost ship estimates. Entry level candidates with an engineering degree, spreadsheet development and model usage with a w thingness to develop in this area will be considered. ( St offers excellent salaries and comprehensive Isenctits for immediate consideration, please forward your resume to: lames Wittmeyer jt fwittmeycaesc.com and federalsectorfresi.com referencing CP-TN-51105 in the sub|ect line. EXPERIENCE RESULTS An Equal Opf«XtvHVty Empiwywr H'f’D'V

I _ \ ■j|| PuH Time Employment L J HVAC Technician/ Maintenance Nationally affiliated company seeks individuals with good people skills and 3 years residential/ commercial HVAC diagnostic experience. We offer: -Company vehicle -Matching retirement plan -Health insurance -Excellent pay package Career path to management or ownership opportunities Fax your resume to (703) 661-8073. Attention: G Williams IRON WORKERS, FOREMEN & CRANE OPERATORS With experience in structural steel erection. Must be dependable have own tools & transportation. Permanent position with benefits. 703-365-8909 LABOR $12.00/HR. No Experience necessary. Opportunity for energetic, motivated people to work outdoors. . Please call 877-723-4450 Include area code with phone number when calling mk Full Time ■ Employment V J LIFEGUARDS WANTED Training available, must know how to swim. Positions available throughout Northern VA. Call today to interview for a pool close to you! Springfield Ofc: 703-321-7410 Leesburg Ofc: 703-779-2886 LPN, Medical Assistant, CNA & Front Office Receptionist For busy Pediatric office in Warrenton. Hours: M-Th, 8-5; Fri 8-4; Winter Hrs: M & Th; Tue& W, 8-5; Fri 8-4. No weekend hours. Benefits: Holidays, sick leave, vacation, health Ins. Disability Ins, Simple IRA, Life Ins. Fax resume to: 540-349-3231 MANAGEMENT Two Person Management Teams for MD & VA's largest self storage company. Benefits include onsite residence, incentive compensation plan, company paid medical, 401K plan with match, paid vacation/sick leave, team compensation pkg of $52-$64K per year. Previous storage experience not necessary, but retail experience is helpful! Call 877-GO-STORE People wil be ready to take your call on Tues 510 or Wed 511btwn 8:30a &4p. Drivers NOW HIRING DRIVERS (CDL A/B) Pepsi Bottling Group sells and delivers soda throughout the Northern. VA area. Early mornings required. Early mornings required. Apply online @ www.pbgcareers.com or in person at: 4101 Pepsi Place, Chantilly, VA 20151 PBG is Proud to be an EEO CEMENT AND ASSOCIATES JoS A Bank Clothiers is seeking Management and Sales Associates lor the NortWfn Virginia and D.C. Metro m. •Excellent Commission Compensation •Excellent Merchandise Discounts •Generous Benefits JoS A. Bank is one of the fastest growing Men s Specialty Stores, with currently more than 270 stores nationwide We are seeking energetic outgoing, driven individuals with an eye for men's fashion and a passion to succeed. These positions w# be actively evolved m Sales. Customer Development as well as other stores activities ■i uNwOutofStykFor consideration, please e mail resumes to rmccuHanfijos-a-bMlLcaai Or f» -esumes to: 410 239 5868 www.joiabank.coBi fof r \ Full Time National Facility services company seeks highly moti vated individuals to enter our manager trainee program. Excellent salary and benefit packages for successful candidate. Please e-mall resume to hr@Mcserv.com or fax to 865-523-5560 MECHANIC/ HEAVY EQUIPMENT / NIGHTS Vulcan Materials in Manassas. 703-368-3135 AA/EOE Newspaper Carriers Washington Times newspaper carriers wanted: Woodbridge, Manassas. Gainesville, Dumfries, Triangle areas. Home delivery of daily newspaper 2-3 hours per day. Pay bi-weekly. Start ■ immediately. Must have valid drivers license, proof of insurance & social security card. Call 703-941-7083 For all of your Classified needs call the Fauquier Times-Democrat 540-347-4222 OUTSIDE SALES REP Workplace Essentials specializing in feminine hygiene is seeking an Outside Sales Rep. for Northern VA Territory. Ideal candidate must have sales exp., work independently, motivated achiever & strong cold caller. We offer exc. pkg. Guarantee salary, commission & bonus, training, medical/dental/ 401 K/car allow1./ 3 wks vac. Email resume: lmiller@weinc.biz or fax: 410-717-0015 Parts Counterperson wanted for busy auto parts store in Warrenton. competitive pay with benefits. Counter experience preferred. Apply in person at NAPA Auto Parts 540-347-3485 Handyman/Maintenance Man Experienced. For large Thoroughbred farm in the Rixeyville area, drug and smoke free environment. Excellent salary based on prior experience and skills. Possible housing. Must be animal and pet friendly, hard working, motivated, organized, self-starter, detail oriented. Must be flexible and interact well with co-workers. Job responsibilities to include mowing, weed eating, painting, fencing, general yard and repair work. References required. Interested parties should call: 540-937-2858 or fax resume to: 540-937-7011 FuH Thm emptoymem v y Riding Instructor Experienced, for teaching and training at very private jumping and dressage barn. Must have current references and good work ethic, flatwork teaching skills and safe jumping practices required for beginner and intermediate riders. Lantern Lane Farm, Inc 540-937-3758 Construction staffing company seeks aggressive outside sales person. 26K base + commission, benefits. gas allowance. Can 703-639-1054 Fax 703-639-1057 Email:info@ condustrial-dc.com VIA SATELLITE, INC. Now Hiring TECHNICIANS $500 Sign-on Bonus!! Via Satellite is the local fulfillment contractor for Dish Network. We currently are doing work for Costco. Wachovia, Radio Shack and Sears. In addition we are also doing Installation and trouble shooting for residential customers. You must be able to work outside and climb ladders. You will be assigned a company van, ladders, gas card, and Nextel. This is a full or part-time position with the following benefits offered: Group Health, Prescription Card, Vision, Life, Dental, 401K, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Training, and will earn $42,000 + a year. 1-800-635-1050 6Xt.176 to set up an Interview _ EOE CNA/ PERSONAL CARE AIDE Come join the In-Home Services staff at the RRCSB. We welcome dedicated staff who wish to work with professionals to provide excelent home care in the community. Accepting applications for positions avaiable in Rappahannock, Fauquier, Culpeper, Madison, & Orange county. CNA or Personal Care Aide certification required. Must provide own transportation; mileage reimbursement and flexible work schedule. RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Apply with RRCSB application to: Darlene Mullins, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, PO Box 1568, Culpeper, VA, 22701. 540-825-3100. TDD: 540-825-7391 EEO/AA. ADVERTISING CONSULTANT The Loudoun Times-Mirror & The Loudoun Friday-Times is seeking a full time advertising consultant for the Loudoun Division. Applicant Requirements: Organized. Motivated. Detailed Oriented. Professional. Dependable. Possess Superior Customer Service Skills. Must be able to Cold Call, Work & Travel within Loudoun County. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: * Commission Sales * Health & Dental Coverage * Established Territory, Health Benefits and 401 K Plan (with match) * Life Insurance (company sponsored) Please call or send resume to: Connie Fields Loudoun Times-Mirror 9 East Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176 703-777-1111 703-771-0036 fax cfields@timespapers.com Stones JOB FAIR May 12,2005 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Northern Virginia Community College Erast Cultural Center NVCC, Annandale Campus FREE TO JOB SEEKERS! • Come early to learn how to work a joh fair. • Learn other fine points of the job search process. Schedule Stemi’nnrs Include: • How to Work a Job Fair > • Interviewing Techniques • Networking to Your Next Job • The Real Story on Security Clearances • Resume Clinic For Vendor Information Contact: Jane Trevaskis - (703) 478-3733 jane@success-catalyst.com o Sponsored by: VaEmploy.Com FMPl 7&X CO MPLOYER VISORY MMITTEE (limes BsaaEBsa ServiceSource t-yr»i o) *!»• S«wh»Souhii Continuing Education Wortorce Development EASTERN LOUDOUN SCHOOLS WE’RE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK! PARK VIEW HIGH SCHOOL 400 West Laurel Avenue 'Sterling, Virginia 20164 Loudoun County Public Schools ^^^NorthernWi^inia^^^ Visit our website at www.Icps.us and apply on-line or call (888) 204-1622 TEACH 4 LOUDOUN! Lcudoun County Public Schools will need to hire more than 800 “highly qualified" teachers for the 2005-06 school year. Equal Opportunity Employer Masco Contractor services East Inc. dba Stafford insulation & Home Products f <■$* V ^ 5- 5' * ■■ xi' '** •» '* ? - ■ - v &*» ; t !‘S' * ' • ; ■ - \ *6 Fireplaces • Mantles • Gas Logs • Marble & Slate Surrounds Ventilated Shelving • Shower Doors • Mirrors Door Locks • Bath Hardware • Blown Sidewalls Garage Doors • Gutters (.027 ga.) Starting Pay $12.00 per hour. Excellent Benefits, 401K, Driver's License Required Apply at: 15488 Mountanus Drive, Suite A, Culpeper, Virginia 22701 (540)829-9999 Fax (540)829-9998 PRESIDENT & COO Imaging Acceptance Corporation (IAC), Warrenton, VA., a leading provider of document management and conversion services, is seeking a president /COO to be responsible for the day to day operations of the company. The position will report to the CEO of IAC and will have profit and loss responsibility for lAC's operations. Qualifications: • Proven leadership and experience at the executive level with cross organizational and P&L responsibilities within software / technology based organization(s). • Strong operations background and a demonstrated capability of providing production leadership relative to initiating and managing efficient processes, people and productivity. • Knowledgeable with information technology including data capture and electronic management of data. • Experience with creating and leading marketing and customer strategies at an executive level. • Background with document scanning and coding and the creation of electronic document systems, highly desirable. • Current experience in working with major government contractors in the Washington, DC area, most helpful. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Minimum of an undergraduate degree. * • Resides or willing to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Warrenton, VA • A demonstrated growth potential that would allow movement to the CEO position based upon proven performance at IAC. COMPANY INFORMATION: Imaging Acceptance Corporation provides conversion service for everyday users to file, retrieve and manage documents of their public and private web sites faster, better, safer and cheaper than they can file and retrieve the paper itself. IAC focuses primarily on the public sector. The Company manages large document conversion projects for clients across the United States. Located in Warrenton, Virginia, at the edge of the Washington, D C. area, the 14 year old company is known for technical leadership and innovation in its market space. Imaging Acceptance Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. COMPENSATOIN & BENEFITS: Market - competitive salary and benefits based upon experience and qualifications. FORWARD INFORMATION TO: Human Resources / PS Confidential, Imaging Acceptance Corporation 100 Main Street Warrenton, VA 20186-3333 or by email to HR@imagingacceptance com 550 Health Cara LPN Busy Medical Practice is under new management and has an immediate requirement for a full time LPN. Benefits include health insurance and paid vacations, 401K, profit sharing. Interested candidates should fax their resume to: (340) 349-4401 Attn: HR Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 550 HmMi Car* NURSING Come join our team! Work in a caring sharing environment! TT7PT with benefits 7-3, every other weekend 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 CNAs S50 Health Care Medical Attend 40-hr. Personal rare Aid training at educed cost. Work for is after class. Call 703-281-0279 for info. ledical deeded for immediate mployment. CNA’s/GNA's Physical & Occupational Therapist Registered Nurses Jood pay, flexible hrs. Call 703-281-0279 SpeedVLanguage Pathologist 3art-time at skilled tursing facility in Warrenton, VA. Call: 540-349-7224 or fax resume to: 540-349-8117 (Comcast JOB FAIR Saturday May 14, 2005 9:00am-4:00pm 11101 University Blvd Manassas, VA 20110 • Customer Account Executive (High Speed Internet Support)- 9765BR Strong hardware ana software experience required. 1-2 years computer troubleshooting experience preferred • Part-Time Telemarketers 1 year customer service or sales experience required. Candidates must be flexible as far as days and times they are available to work. Comcast offers competitive salaries and an outstanding benefits package including: • Medical, dental, vision, & prescription coverage • Paid Training, Education Reimbursement • Free Cable & High Speed Internet Service (Serviceable areas only) • 401K Retirement Plan • Discounted Stock Purchase Plan Apply at wwvy.comcast.com before attending the job fair! Background check and drug test required of final candidates. Comcast is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/Drug _Free Workplace Employer._ Loudoun County Loudoun's premiere employers are looking for new hires at all levels. Mon., May 16tn 9am-7pni Washington Dulles Airport Marriott • AFLAC • Axiom Staffing Group • Allstate Insurance • Engineering Groupe • Goddard School of Early Childhood Development • Harris Teeter • JK Moving & Storage • Independence Air • Inova Loudoun Healthcare • Loudoun County Public Schools • Middleburg Bank • Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority > Moore Cadillac Hummer ' New World Tours ' Northwestern Mutual Financial Network ' Reston Limousine _ Telos Wal-Mart TQ3 Navigant United Airlines Wegmans by the Loudoun County Chamber of Comroer ASSISTANT CONTROLLER Imaging Acceptance Corporation's core business is helping companies access documents electronically using standard technologies. Growth oriented position for the right person. espite the prevalence of computerized information systems, governments and industries continue creating billions of pages of paper and microform information each year. The trend is not slowing down. As demands for information access and rapid retrieval systems grow with the wide acceptance of Internet and Intranet technologies, organizations face new challenges in ensuring that they can manage their information content affordable. For additional information, please visit our website at ww\v.inagingacceptance.com RESPONSIBILITIES: • Job costing & project analysis • Accounts Payable processing including maintaining and processing payment to vendors and reconciling purchase orders. • Aocts Receivable billings, induds generating monthly invoicing to customers. • Month end reconciliations & G/L analysis accruals. • Fixed Asset Tracing & depreciation analysis • Bank Reconciliations of payroll and operating account • Preparation of sales and Use Tax & Personal Property Tax returns • Assist in budget and periodic projections. QUALIFICATIONS: • BA'BS in Accounting or Finance plus experience in a high volume transaction environment, i.e. project accounting. CMA /CPA a plus. • 3-5 Years full accounting cycle experience (G/L, A/P, A/R) •Detailed oriented and team player with ability to interface with various levels of management. • Work will within deadlines and tight close schedules. • Ability to work on various project concurrently • Excellent computer skills (Advanced Excel and Word). Prior experience with Peachtree, Great Plains. Navision software a plus. • Experience in budgeting and G/L analysis • Preference given to applicants with experience in job costing, i.e. fixed fee. T&M and Cost Plus accounting. CONTACT INFORMATION: Imaging Acceptance Corporation email: RR@lmagingacceptance.com

Insurance Claims Representatives AHC is hiring due to growth! We are a local Healthcare Receivables Management co. in Manassas. and are seeking enthusiastic and assertive claims representatives. Entry Level and Level II & III positions available. For Entry Level (starting at $11.06/hr.), stable work history and customer service feq'd. Level II & III (rate: mid 20k to low 30k) will also have industry exper (physician/hospital/insurance billing). Great perks: flextime (7:30am-6:00pm, M-F), casual dress code (jeans!), 3 wks. accrued leave 1st yr., and other excellent benefits (i.e. health, dental, incentives). Submit resume: Fax: 703-366-2910 Email: vajobs@ahcinc.com (*) Blooms USA Come qrow with us. Call-center in Hay market processing floral orders throughout the USA. If you have good typing skills, enthusiasm, and a clear phone voiceWe want you! For information about our current opportunities or for directions, call our Job Hotline at (571) 261-2200. Stop by any day during daylight hours for an application at: 15405 John Marshall Highway; Haymarket, VA. ATW Arlington Iron Works, Inc. Well-established major structural steel fabricator located in Manassas looking for qualified candidate to fill estimating position. Must have minimum of 3 years estimating experience. Candidate must possess excellent analytical and communication skills and strong time management skills. Familiarity with estimating software is desirable but not required. Must be able to multi-task. Arlington Iron Works, Inc. offers competitive salary, 401k, health/dental insurance and vacation/sick leave. Please send resume to Petri: petri@arlingtonironworks.com 703-368-3193 fax 703-368-1369 Deputy Clerk Rappahannock County Combined District Court Part-time Hourly Wage $9.50 Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to providing customer service in person and by telephone to assist the public and other agencies with routine inquiries for information are required. Provides verbal or written information requested by the public, attorneys and other government organizations. This individual handles issuing and processing all appropriate legal documents and case papers from and to court, receiving and processing payments in office or by mail, docket preparation, maintain court files, enters data into automated Case Management System, assist with stock and other misc. office duties. Proficiency in the use of personal computers, PC applications, such as Word and EXCEL, automated records management and financial systems. Most competitive applicants will have knowledge of court and criminal justice systems and demonstrate competence with combination of education and experience in similar responsibilities. NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE. State application required. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the filling of the position Send State Application to: Patricia M. Davis, Clerk Rappahannock Combined District Court P. O. Box 206, Washington, Virginia 22747-0206 SHOP MANAGER FT. Join a til riving and growing small company, in beautiful Washington, VA. Seeking experienced, dependable individual, with an interest in sales, organization, computer systems, design, home decor and art is a plus. Hours: 10-6, Tues. to Sat. Salary negotiable based on experience. Fax resume and cover letter to: R.II Tallard Ail, Rug & Home 54c 675-1458 or email: director® rhb.VRTS.com CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Miller Toyota Scion is recruiting an individual for a multi faceted position in our service department that will require great customer service relations and communications skills, a professional appearance and some computer experience. One position available. Mon-Fri from 12noon to closing. Some Saturdays required. We offer an excellent wage and benefit package commensurate with experience, a non-smoking work environment and all required training. Call John Strain at: 703-396-5053 to schedule an appointment. Salesperson FT.. Fast growing business in need of qualified personnel. Knowledge of M/C & ATV’s a must. Competitive .salary & commission & benefits package. No calls please! Fax resumes to: 540-347-7581 CONSTRUCTION The Anderson Company LLC, a growing Northern Virginia sitework contractor, is seeking construction professionals for the folowing positions: EXPERIENCED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS SUPERINTENDENTS FIELD MECHANIC Comprehensive Benefits include: • Medical / Hospital Care • LVT and S/T Disability Income • Prescription Drug Card • Dental Plan • 401K • Bonus Program Phone: 703-393-4988 Fax: 703-393-2700 Apply in person at: 9469 Hawkins Dr. Manassas, VA 20109 Newspaper Delivery Great part-time income only 1 day per week! Seeking reliable long teran ■rriers for routejy| auquier CountyMust have own vehicle Apply at Fauquier Times Democrat 540-347-4222 No phone calls on Wednesday, Please! GREAT JOBS!! Full-time Start Immediately $8.50 + UP Imaging Acceptance Corporation is a leading provider of document management services for both large-scale commercial clients and many Federal Government agencies. We have production position for highly-motivated individuals in document management. No previous training required. Evening shifts available. Must be 18 years or older, US citizen and pass a background investigation. Full-time opportunities. Imaging Acceptance Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Contact for scheduled interviews: Human Resources 540-349-1985 Apply on line of in person at: 100 Main Street Warrenton, VA 20186 www.imaglngacceptance.com Summer Camp Jobs Have Fun While You Work! PRCS (smms&zm? ckSJaceexssE Join the Loudoun County Parks Recreation and Community Services team! Provide educational and fun activities for children at our Summer Daze Camps and Adaptive Recreation Camp programs June 20 thru August 12, 2005 Summer Camps serve elementary schools , Middle School serves grades 6th - 8,h' Adaptive Recreation serves ages 2-21 with mental/physical disabilities Substitute positions also available Recruitment numbers: Summer Camp Leader # 05-225 - $11.13/hr Summer Camp Supervisor # 05-226 - $14.91/hr Adaptive Recreation Camp Leader # 05-223 -11.13/hr Adaptive Recr. Camp Supervisor #05-224 - $14.91/hr For more information and an application visit the Loudoun County Website: * www.loudoun.gov Or call the 24-Hour Jobline: (703) 777-0536 Survey Technicians Expanding CivilSurvey firm is seeking field personnel (all levels) for its Chantilly office to perform boundary, topographic, construction & GPS surveys. Experience with data colectors, total stations and/or robotic instruments preferred. Excellent benefits, * OT. Please send resume to WJL Gordon Assoc, Inc. 4501 Daly Drive Chantilly, VA 20151 E-mail: jobs@whga.com Fax: 703-551-1008 EOE THORNTON RIVER GRILL Is accepting applications for: Servers Lunch & Dinner shifts. Call Andy 540-987-8185 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 Yard Help United Rentals is looking for a motivated individual for yard help. Do you want to work for a class A company with benefits and 401K? Apply in person: 43925 John Mosby Hwy, Mon-Fri 6am-5 p. Fax 703-327-4035 Part Time CfiqpfUJUIOIH v OFFICE HELP Part-time 4 hours a day $10/hour. Duties include answering phones, making appts, filing, light general office duties. Call (571)434-1978. RECEPTIONIST Miler Toyota has a PT opportunity as our ev/ wknd receptionist. HrS: Mon, Tue and Thurs, 4p-9p, Sat 8a-7p. Non smkp environment Cust facing skills; multitasking; exceptional phone skits and high energy indivd sought. Bi-lingual skills a plus but English must be primary. These strengths and solid references wil put you at the top of the list. Call John Strain: 703-396-5053. 8566 Sudley Rd. Manassas,. VA 20110 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE / RECEPTIONIST Pimpernel USA, Warrenton, VA Potential candidates must be reliable outgoing and friendly, with excellent phone skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years experience in a customer service call center and a must be comfortable working with windows-based applications. Responsibilities include answering customer calls, taking orders, entering orders into the system, and assisting customers with questions and issues regarding their orders. Excellent benefits, including Company Paid Health, Dental and Vision Plans and a Company Matching Pension Plan. Starting salary up to $10.00 per hour based on experience. Send resume with job title to: E-mail: lisa.crosley@pimpernelusa.com or FAX: 540-347-5731 Attn: LisaCrosley REPORTER Award-winning weekly newspaper in Rappahannock County is seeking a talented full-time reporter. Must have experience. Recent college grads or journalists encouraged to apply. Please send a copy of your resume with cover letter, references and three clips to: Anita Sherman at asherman@timespapers.com fax to: 540-675-3088 mail to: Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, VA 22747 call: 540-675-3338 2fetK$ ;! Community Newspaper northern Virginia Position Available: On-Call Assistant Landfill Operator The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is seeking qualified applicants for the part-time position of on-call Assistant Landfill Operator for Rappahannock County. Applicants must be in good health, with an ability to work an irregular schedule, including availability on nights and weekends. A valid driver’s license with minimal motor vehicle infractions must be maintained and a clear criminal records background check will be required of all applicants and will be periodically reviewed. The position has a high degree of interaction with the public, and the ability to interact professionally and diplomatically is vital to the functioning of the position. The position is under the direct supervision of the Landfill Operator, with additional support from the County Administration Office. The hourly salary is dependent upon qualifications. Hours will be highly variable, and will "fill-in" for full-time operators as needed. Al persons interested in this position are invited to obtain a County of Rappahannock application form from the Landfill Office, on Weaver Rd, Amissville, VA during normal hours of operation. The Countv of Rappahannock Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By order of: John W. McCarthy. County Administrator the journey begins with you. • SPECIMEN TECHNICIANS • SPECIMEN PREP ASSISTANTS Automotive rar_ AntfquM ft i CHEVY CAMARO, 68, $9,000, 305, 4 barrel, 4 sp, new Ithr front seats, & tires & battery. 540347-5629 Runs good. ‘70 Corvette, 350/ 300hp, deluxe pkg. Many new parts, all new under hood & drive line. $16,000. 703-430-9209 FORD FALCON 1963 Sprint Convertible. Recent restoration. Many new parts. $8900. Call 703-444-Q631 STUDEBAKER LARK 1963, 4 dr sedan, 259 V8, 3sp, reclining front seats. Many new parts, including clutch, rocker panels, gaskets, and front fender patches. Runs great, needs ex* haust. $1200/obo. 540347-4997 after 6pm. VOLKSWAGON 1965 BUG: in exc. cond. White, sunroof, 4 speed, $3,750. Must See! 540-661-0068. * - r 1996 Toyota Celica ST. Red, 5sp, snrf, cd/cass, cruise cntrl 121k miles, $3,500, Leesburg (703) 771-7117. ACURA 3.2 TL type S 03 sedan, bose, nav, fthr, exc. cond. 49K mi. $18,500 703-443-0991 2000 BLUE ELT11 VAN70 K miles, foot & hand controls, wheel chair lift, $20,000 obo. 540-3491619 BMW Z3 CONVERTIBLE ’99 42K mi. 6 cyl. manual transmission $18,500.00 540-3494746 CADILLAC ELDORADO COUPE ‘98: 31 K mi,, excellent condition, 8 cyl., loaded. $15,000. 540-338-2569 CHEVY CAMARO Z28 Ttop 1980, fuel inject, manual trans, great car to restore, $5900. 540351-0868 Ive msg CHEVY CAVALIER, 92, 4dr, auto, ac, 1 owner, new inspection, runs great, 149K mis, $1400. call: 540-347-0254 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. $6,000/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, tires, stereo, CD, front & rear speakers. Call 571-233-9362 CORVETTES WANTED Any year, any condition cash buyer. 800-3696148. DODGE, 2000, Neon. 4 dr. moonroof, alloy whls, CD, 58K mi. Exc. cond. $5,900. 540-6687128. EXPLORER, 02. All the bells & whistles, sunroof, grn/ tan Ithr, 62K mis, $14,900. 540-5472211. well taken care of GMC, ‘97, conv. van. Lthr seats, fully loaded, incl. TV, VCR & game sys. $1500 firm. Needs fuel pump. 703-339-0655. GMC 1984 G-20: V. ton passenger van, 11 OK miles, AT, trailer hitch, $1200. 703-266-4715 HONDA ‘95 ACCORD - Auto, all power, A/C, cruise, CD, 136K miles. $3000. 703-777-3748 HONDA ‘00 ACCORD EX Coupe: Red/ Beig. LTHR, 64K, 4 cyl, AT, ac, cruise, snrf, FSBO. $9,995. 703-771-9424 HONDA ACCORD LX. '96, 2dr, AT, loaded. After Market Rims, Euro tail lights, new tires, maint curr. 96.5K mis $6700. 540-788-9088. HONDA ACCORD, LX, '98. V6, 101K mis, original owner, all main records. $7000 703298 6022 HONDA '99 CIVIC EX, 2 dr,5 spd. 98 K, 1 owner, loaded. New tires, battery & insp $6000 obo 540-882-3806 HONDA CRV 02: automatic, fully loaded, e*. cond., 35K mi., AC, power locks, windows, 6 disc CD player, sunroof. $16,800 703554 7502, after 7pm, serious inquires only HYUNDAI 2000 ELANTRA: 4 door, 5 speed, A/C, 55k miles. $4500. 703-266-4715 Jaguar '86 XJ6 Van den Plas 100K+ mi , Ithr seats, new .ires, $500/ obo 540-955-3885 JEEP 2001 CHEROKEE Limited 62K mi Good condition. Must sell $10,000/obo. Call 703262-8124 Jeep '00 Grand Cherokee Limited- 4WD. V8. 4 sp auto. snrl. tow pkg, excel cond. 44 K mi $14,999, 703-655-0300 LINCOLN, '98 Towncar, Cardier.all opts, pearl' ivory. under50Kmls. mint cond. garg kept$11,500 OBO 540-341 3574 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 89.1 ownr, good shape, well maintained, 160K, 1st class sweet ride for$2300 540-347-9137 This Could be Your Ad1 Call 540-347-4222 MAZDA '00 MILLENIA, mint, loaded, new tires & brakes, 1 owner, am/ tarn cass, A/C. all pwr, 69K mis. S9900/BO. Norm 703-464-1899 MERCEDES 98 C280 SPORT: Black Lthr. int/ ext., 6 CD changer, Runs greatl Fast! 107K, $14K, 703-815-5255. MERCEDES S420 98 Dk. blue/tan leather only 51K mi htd seats 6cd - Bose loaded $23K 703-777-6899 m-f 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. 540-341-7999 28 mi per gal. sporty black 2003 Honda Civic SI, -33k mi. w/sun roof, stick, cd, air, $12,750 obo 703-729-9339. NISSAN KING CAB 97 4WD w/ camper top. Good cond Depend. & sturdy work truck. $3500 540-822-3970 NISSAN MAXIMA SE '99 sedan, , moon roof, bose, 5sp: 136K mi good cond., new tires, $4500 703-443-0991 NISSAN '03 350Z, enthusiast model, 30 K miles, red, excel. cond. $21,000. E-mail: jstronburg@anent.com OLDS, '97 Aurora, V8, 1 ownr, all pwr, loaded,. moon roof, excel cond, 85K mis, burgundy, $5600. 540-347-0626 OLDSMOBILE, '02. Alero GL, AC, am/fm/cd, antilock, traction, pw, ps, pi extras, 39K mis, $7,900. 540-683-1998. OLSMOBILE '98 AuroraOnly 55K miles, loaded, sunroof, good condition, runs great! $6500. Call 703-777-7709 $500!, Police Impounds! Honda’s, Chevy's, Toyota's, etc. from $500. For listings 800-7498167 ext. 2416. '99 SAAB 95 - Loaded, 130K miles. Very good condition. Excellent safe vehicle. $7900. Call 304-724-7766 '96 SAAB 900 SE Turbo5sp, 4dr, 111,300 K miles. Good condition. $6700. 540-338-6664. SATURN SL, 02, 72K mis, silver, great gas mileage, great cond, $5000/obo. 540-3641055 SUPER BEETLE VW. 71, good cond, new tires, $2000. 540-347-1882 TOYOTA AVALON '98. XLS, 1 ownr, non smkr, garaged, maintenance up date, excel cond $8,999. 540-347-1975 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. car!! 571-201-7392 VOLKSWAGON 76 BUG: fuel injected, exc. cond. 98%. restoration, Colorado car, $6200/ BO. 703-748-5026 or 571238-3875. VOLVO 1997 850: Must see! 154K miles, dual airbags, all pwr, AT, good gas mile. Asking $7K. 540-788-4329. IO Jmm JEEP Cherokee sport ‘01 4x4 Auto, pwr., Wind/locks, 178 hwy mi, AC. blue, Rf rack, new tires, Great cond. $6500. 540-955-3885 BOATS, 1-02 Bayliner Classic 20', like new, many access. & factory warranty. $14K. 1-1964 Starcraft 20', great running cond. $1500. OBO/both540- 788-1087 1989 Regal 25 foot with trailer $4,000 obo 540349-4746 SEARAY, W. WI’ in/out board, 350 Chevy, approx. 12 hrs, trailer w / new tires, $8500. 540-341-2039. CLASS A ’96 Dolphin 34 Ford MH, pwr levelers & step, basem't storage, aux. gen., 2 AC, furnace, 2 dr. fridge, icemkr, microwv. awning, GS repair contr, mileage 33,800. Exc. cond. $31,500 703628-4552. FLEETWOOD Prowler LS31G, '99, 31 ft. travel trailer, exc. cond, fully loaded. Ig. slide-out, sleeps 8 w/ queen bed & bunks. AC,, sat. dish, pwr. tounge & fiberglass siding. Si 1K obo. 703-764-5363 FLEETWOOD 03 travel trailer beautiful.25', Superlite. Queen, BA, fully loaded kit, AC. heat, more Paid 18K sell for $9K firm 540-347-7174 2000 Georgetown Motor Home- 32 ft Chevy engine. queen bed, under 16 K mi, great cond , $39,900 obo Call Mike 703-760-0465 04 Outback Travel Trailer- 25 ft light weight w/ LR slid-out Only used 3 x s Must sell. $13,500. 703-4064228 I", "A Campefs/RVa 94 SERRO-SCOTTY MOTOR HOME, 25 FOOT W/CUMMINS DIESLE ENGINE 25K CALL (304) 728-0692 |635 Heavy Equipment TRACK LOADER, JD, 555A, rebuilt eng, standard bucket, tracks 70%, good shape. $9950. 540-788-7646 HARLEY DAVIDSON, '02, Dyna Superglide, Diamond Ice color, 12K mis, gar kept, lots of chrome, saddlebags, Vance & Hines pipes, windshield, engine guard & Morel Asking $15,000. 703-368-8160 HONDA MAGNA '86, good cond, 24K mis, windscreen, $1100 OBO. 540-347-0332 HONDO GOLDWING 1996 Special Edition, white, exc. cond., garkept. low miles. Call 540-338-2751. 100TH ANNIV. 03 H. D. Fatboy. Only 3400 mi. Vivid Blk, Vance & Hines big shot exhaust, hwy pegs, 16" chrome apehanger handlebars w/full chrome controls, sissy bar w/lugg. rack. Full service records. $18,000. 703-542-7816. 2001 PW50, $700; & Yamaha TTR 90, $800; dirt bikes. Cash only 540-439-4524 aft 6pm CHEVY BLAZER ’98, 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, towing package, lots of extras. Must seel Good cond. Reduced Best offer. 540-3386521. DODGE '01 Durango SLT, platinum 5.9L V8, 4x4, 3rd row, tow pkg, K&N air, 102K mi. New brakes w/rotors, ball joints, belt. Non-smkr. Perfect cond. $10,600. 540-558-8285. FORD EXPLORER, 98 XLT, am/fm/cd, awd, etc, ps, pw, pi, extras, 127K mis, $5,400. 540683-1998. GMC SUBURBAN ’97, K1500, 4WD, 95,650 mis, black, Ithr, loaded, $7199. 540-347-2663 HONDA 2001 CRV LX: AT, AC, Am/Fm/ Stereo Cass, cruise control, 60,500 mi, $11K. 703421-9710. JEEP 1997 WRANGLER: 6 cyl, red, sharp cond, Xtras, good shape. Best offer over $5500. Sterling, VA.703-435-4460 LAND ROVER Discovery, '00, 52K mis, wht, loaded, heat seats, lugg rack.pwr pks, $12,500K 540-428-2094 LAND ROVER, 97 Dk. Green, Ithr interior, fully loaded incl. heated seats. 74,800 mi. Exc. cond. Asking $11,000. 703-323-1853. ’00 LEXUS RX 300 - 60K mi. Blk, tan intr. Snrf, 5 CD player, 4WD. Exc cond. $21,997. Call 703-815-4663. MERCEDES BENZ 99 ML430, low miles, excel. cond., many extras. Priced for quicK sale, $16,900. 703-798-6323 SUBARU 2001 OUTBACK: 32K mi, exc cond, AWD, A/C, CD, AT, new tires & pads, $14,200. 703-250-5651 TOYOTA '97 RAV 4: 5 speed, 65K, white, Am/Fm, CD, snrf, AC, PW/PDL, PS, ABS, CC. $7,550 , 703-407-4072 TOYOTA '00 4Runner LTD. Beige, tan Ithr, 4WD. AT, all pwr, snrf, Well maintd 105Kmi. $16K/BO 540-687-5000 S70 Trafler# 2002 PROWLER LYNX Ultralile 829-S Travel trailer. Sleeps 8. AC CD, MW. used 1 once, too busy $11K obo 540341-7045 1993 SHOOP HORSE Trailer. 2 horse trailer w/dressing rm. Less than 1000 mis. Perfect cond inside/out, no rusts. $4500. Call 540937-5280 after 5pm CHEVY AVALANCE 2002. 1500, Z71 pkg. loaded. Ithr, all pwr, sunrf, On-Star, climate control, 78K, 1ownr, excel cond $21,500 Must see 703-8986278 CHEVY DSL BOX truck 87 runs great, MUST SELL 1st Come w/ cash $1800 540-351-0744 540-547-3061 00 DODGE DAKOTA Club Cab SLT w/bed cap & liner 94K mis Fully loaded Gd cond $6500. 540-341-1401 Trudct/. DODGE, '93, Dakota, CLUB cab, V8, 84K mi. Runs great. $3100. 540-668-7128. DODGE 03 DAKOTA quad cab, 5 speed, 4x2, AC, CD, 32 K miles, like new, asking $13,495. Call 540-338-7884 DODGE '01 RAM 1500, 54,750 miles, white, manual speed, excellent condition. $8500 firm. Call 703-560-4391 DODGE '96 RAM 1500. 2wd, auto, V8, 5.2L, 5th wheel. Orig owner. Very good cond. 87,300 mi. $6,995. 540-338-222"’. 1994 F150, 6 cycl, 100K mis, AC, tow pkg, runs great. 5 sp, short bed, $2000/obo. 540-2728632. 2001 F150 Lariat Supercrew 4WD, Loaded w/ tow pkg. Ex. cond. 82 K mi, 4 new tires. Reduced to $15,500 obo. Doug 325-208-3609 FORD F-150 LARIAT '04: white, DVD player, 13,000 miles; extended warranty. Call James @ 703-906-0253. FORD F150 '79, 4WD, $400. 160K mis. 540347-9201 FORD RANGER XLT 00. ext cab, 2.5L, 5 sp, AC, spray liner, alloy whls, new tires, tow pkg, 43K mis. $7K. 540-341-7247 FORD RANGER XLT, '99, 4wd, V6, 3L, 5sp, AC, am /fm/ cass/ cd, maroon w/ bk cap, 136K mis, runs good, $3500 / obo. 540-3642557 TOYOTA, '99 SR5. Red, AT, PW, PL, CD, line-X, tow pkg, deer scoop, side steps, V6, 16mags, 81K. Exc. cond. 2wd (real men don't need 4x4!) $10,500/ obo. 540-955-0108. 03 TOYOTA TACOMA 4x4. 13K mis. 4cyl,, auto, air, bedliner. $16,700. Call 703-4302202 MfPHjIll Vana/Bu«ii:;vj 1997 CHEVY 8 passenger Express Van w/ lots of extra cargo room. 150K. Engine & Trans excellent. Normal dents & dings. Great commuter vehicle. A/C, CD, Power windows / locks, tow package. $3,300/obo. Tony. 540347-4466 CHRYSLER 00 Grand Voyager-white, auto, 88 k mi, dual A/C, 7 pass, 2 SL doors, builtin car seat. Great vanl $7400. 703-777-8098 '00 CHRYSLER T&C Ltd. 54K. Entertainment. system. 1 owner. AIL records. $12,900. Call 703-919-5871 94 CHRYSLER Town and Country 171K mis. All records. $1800. Call 703-919-5871 DODGE CARAVAN, 93, cruise, ac, very clean. 170K mis, new engine & trans at 100K mis. , $1700. 540-439-4496 DODGE '98 1500 Conversion- PW, PS, PDL, AC, CD, TV, DVD, 56 K mi, great cond, $10,000 obo. 540-955-6374 OLDS SILOUETTE 00. am/fm/cd/cass. pwr wind/lock, pwr door, cruise/ tilt. $9500. OBO 540-347-3269 TOYOTA 02 SIENNA LE- $17,500. Low mis. Orig owner. Pass pwr dr. Must sell. Exc cond. CaH 703-378-8221. 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