Rappahannock News, April 13, 2006

128th Year ... No. 15 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 50 CENTS Photo by Ann Spieker TRAPPED: Frank Hitt’s pickup had to be cut open by rescue personnel to free him. Severe accident in Boston By Monty Tayloe ' Rappahannock News Staff Writer Two weeks ago, Franklin Hitt of Boston walked into the Rappahannock News to tell the story of a bad car accident, a frightened dog and a happy reunion that almost wasn’t. Now, Hitt himself is in critical condition in the trauma unit at Fairfax Inova Hospital, the victim of a severe auto accident. On Saturday, April 8, Hitt ran off the side of Route 522 in his truck, striking an embankment and a tree just a few miles from his home. Doctors have already amputated Hitt’s right leg from the middle of the shin down, and may have to take more. This is a tragic circumstance for Hitt, who is well known for his charity in Rappahannock County. “He does a lot to help people. If Frank bakes a pie, he gives it all away,” said Hitt’s brother Winnie. On the scene Just two weeks ago ,Franklin Hitt spent his own sweat and worry at the scene of an accident in front of See ACCIDENT; Page A3 Meetings & Notices • Rappahannock County Public Schools will be on Easter break starting at the end of school on April 13. All locations will be closed on April 14 through April 17. Classes will resume on April 18. • On Thursday, April 13, the Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall on Gay Street. Agenda: 1. Application(s) Donald R. Chandler, Architect, change existing sign and add two parking signs at 360 Gay Street. 2. Phillip C. Strange dba Strange & Co. Realtors, LLC, new sign at 291B Main Street (Ice House). 3. County of Rappahannock by Candy Wroth, Agent: new signs for County buildings. • On Monday, April 24 the Town of Washington’s Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay Street. NEW BUSINESS SU#06-03-01* Strange Professional office Settle/Brown “Big Woods” Subdivision* INFORMATIONAL Update-Rappflow-Beverly Hunter TDR Legislation Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance monthly board meeting. Open to the public. Fourth Sunday of each month. Next meeting will be held on Sunday, April 23, in the Jamieson Room at the library at 5 p.m. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Monty Tayloe Flying saucers coming to Sperryville By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County likes food. Whether you crave gourmet burgers, fresh fruit, or braised veal cheek, Rappahannock County has a tasty answer for you. Soon, the hungry of Rappahannock will have a new weapon to add to their gun cabinet of the delicious, and it’s a big gun: New York Style Pizza. “We’re going tto have big huge slices that you have to fold up,” said Tom Nash, Chef of the Thornton River Grille in Sperryville and part owner of Rapp’s unnamed pizzaria to be. The pie factory will be located next to the Grille in the former home of Apple Hill Bakery, and is expected to open sometime in May. See PIZZA, Page A2 Take me out to the ball game? By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News One by one they came before the Rappahannock County School Board to talk baseball. Junior Panther baseball, as played by boys in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades at Rappahannock schools. Those addressing the Board Tuesday evening want to save the Junior Panther program, and may well have succeeded. First to make the pitch was Sean Knick of Washington whose son plays third base, and does some pitching. Said Knick: “The only place these kids would have to play is Amissville, in the association games there, and they would be limited to two hours practice a week. At Rappahannock, they would be working out five days a week, — that’s real baseball.” Knick’s most telling point was that to play in the private association games at Amissville, the boys must pay a fee of $75.00 to $125.00. That figure startled some on the Board, and may well figure in future deliberations. Others rose to speak. Hodge Miller, who is a varsity baseball coach at Rappahannock High, said, “We need this program...we are competing against much bigger schools. (But) we’re competitive, don’t stop the program, it is our feeder program” for the junior varsity and varsity teams at the high school. Camille Racer also urged the Board to support Junior Panther athletics of various sorts, including soccer and track for the girls. Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell explained to the Rappahannock News that the administration, after lengthy and careful consultation with school athletic officials, had recommended ' shifting funds to coaching spots in girls JV soccer and volleyball for girls and boys. But Chapell, after hearing Knjck and the others at the meeting, said, “I want to take another look at the issue.” Chappell noted that the requirement for a fee of as much as $125.00 for a youngster to play in Amissville was “new information.” The superintendent noted that the budget dollars involved amount to something between $3-5,000. In a school budget of more than $11 million, it is a tiny figure, but the interest aroused, the devotion to the game, and the energy of the parents and coaches clearly made an impression at the Board meeting. There is, then, the clear possibility for joy in the air, and skies to shine brightly, as in Mudville every Spring. Additional Cambridge programs offered Members of the Board also heard about plans for special Cambridge studies, to be added to the curriculum in steps over the next three school years. Cambridge Social Studies is to be offered in the Fall of 2006, followed, year at a time, by Cambridge Math, then Cambridge Science. Parents of 8th graders are invited to an orientation session on Wednesday, April 19„ at 8 p.m. in the auditorium at Rappahannock High. On track More news about the construe Photo by Jed Duvall STAY HERE: Sean Knick of Washington urged the School Board to keep junior baseball players playing ball. Photo By Jed Duvall FEEDER PROGRAM: Varsity baseball coach Hodge Miller would miss the young players coming up in the program. tion of the track. Bids are due next week, said Superintendent Chapell, for work on installing paving and topping that with a rubberized running surface. Chappell asked for and received, Board authority to award a bid, if one is close to $150,000, for this work. Chappell listed monies that could come from the Amr Spieker Fund, from the County coffers (maybe) and from the refinancing arrangements by the Virginia Public School Authority — which has saved substantial interest monies. Members of the Board, on the Superintendent’s recommendation, decided to take an in-person look at construction projects that are in the works, as well as various school programs. They will do this is at a moveable Board meeting that will take up the morning of Tuesday, April 25. Graduation date could change High school graduation is just under two months away. Chappell reminded the board that while the ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 10, there are several school athletic teams involved in state championship playoffs. Success by any one of them that leads to a final contest on the same day would mean postponing graduation one day — to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11 To avoid this collision of interests in 2007, Chappell wants to set graduation back a full week next year, to the 16th of the month. Newsmakers Looking to Gold Cup Rain and mud didn’t dampen this year’s Old Dominion Hounds Pointto-Point at Ben Venue. See Page B1. Theatre touts trio The Klemperer Trio returns to The Theatre in Washington giving residents a classical treat. See Page B1. Teacher of the Year Viewtown resident Paul Norris has been honored by the Agnes Meyer Teacher of the Year Award. See Page A3. Lookwhatlgots People and their prizes are the subject of this piece that looks at special trophies from the past. See Page B4.

Sperryville man arrested for sexual assault of six-year old fifirl By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer April is annually designated as Child Abuse Prevention month in the U.S., a title that was grimly emphasized in Rappahannock County last Friday when a Sperryville man was arrested for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl. Samuel A. Marvin, 46, was arrested April 7 by Lt. Connie Smith of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office for incidents of sexual assault on a sixyear-old girl. Marvin is charged with aggravated sexual battery to a victim under age 13 and taking indecent liberties with a minor, and is currently being held in the Rappahannock County jail. Due to the extreme youth of the victim, the RCSO has been reluctant to release details of the incident, but it is known that Smith and Sheriff Larry Sherertz were tipped off to the suspected abuse by the Rappahannock Samuel A. Marvin County Department of Social Services. Sources close to the matter have also indicated that Marvin knew his child victim, and may be related to her. If Marvin has a supervisory relationship with the victim, similar to the role of a parent or teacher, it could add severity to his charges. While the exact role of the Department of Social Services in this incident is unclear, the department interacts with families on many levels. Rappahan' nock’s Department of Social Services offers day care and, family 'counseling services, and there is a state-wide child abuse prevention hot line which allows anonymous tips. According to the RCSO, Marvin was arrested the same day that the Sheriff’s office was alerted by Social Services, suggesting that there was strong evidence of improper behavior. This incident is till under investigation by the RCSO and anyone with information concerning Samuel Marvin is encouraged to call the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office at (540) 675-5300. Anyone with information about child abuse should call the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services at (540)6753313 or call the Virginia Child Abuse Hotline at 1800-552-7096. Email the reporter at mtayloe@timespapers. com Pizza From Page A1 Nash was trained in the secret arts of pizza by masters from New Jersey, and will be putting on a dough tossing show in the window of his shop. Rappahannock’s only current regular pizza offering comes from the Hillsdale General Store, but according to Nash, that’s a different clove of garlic. 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Elsewhere in the U.S.*27. Name Address City. State_ Zip. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahattnock Nrut&, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: I_ I Tlie Rappahannock News (USPS #455580) is publislied every Ihursday at 249 Main Street, Washington, Virginia 22747 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid al Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are S22.00 a year in Rapixihannock; 829.95 elsewhere in I'.S. POSn'MASTKR: Send address changes to Rappahannock News. HO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 “They use frozen pizzas and conveyor belts, this will be fresh,” said Nash. Like extra cheese on the perfect pie, Nash’s new pizzaria may also offer delivery as far as Little Washington, although this plan is still being developed. 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According to Sanitucci, the fire was set deliberately, although as a small fire and not necessarily intended as the sprawling brush fire it became. Still, the incident happened only a day after the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors instituted an outdoor burning ban due to Rappahannock’s extremely dry conditions, and the incident is still being investigated. It took Sanitucci and the volunteers about two and a half hours to stop the fire. According to Sanitucci, no buildings were affected, and no one was hurt. Bus accident A Rappahannock County School bus was involved in a single vehicle accident on Wednesday April 5. The driver was returning to school to pick up students at approximately 2:20 p.m. when the bus ran off the side of Aileen road, striking a tree. The bus was empty except for the driver, who was unhurt. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. According to School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell, the damage to the bus, which was outfitted with a lift for disabled students, was extensive. The bus, which was insured, will most likely be replaced, at a cost of around $60,000. In the meantime, an older bus that also has a lift has taken over the damaged bus’ route. Lightning strike on bam Members of the Washington, SperryVille, and Flint Hill Fire companies cooperated to successfully battle a Washington barn fire started by lightning on April 3. According to Ann Spieker of Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue, the lightning set the plywood and insulation inside the bam wall on fire. The bam had been converted into an apartment, but was luckily not in use at the time of the fire. Sideswipe in Boston On Friday, April 7, a horrific looking accident in Boston, VA luckily resulted in no injuries. The incident occurred when a small pickup was sideswiped by another car on 522. This incident is still under investigation. Burning Ban Reacting to a recent trend of drought conditions and a recommendation by the Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue Association, the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors imposed a 60day ban on outdoor burning in Rappahannock County at their monthly meeting on April 3. The ban can be withdrawn inside the 60-day limit by order of County Administrator John McCarthy if the dry conditions end. PART OF OUR COMMUAITy • PART OF YOUR LIFE. Take a closer iOOk at Fauquier Hospital... Speak For Yourself! Have you ever wondered what would happen if a sudden illness or accident left you in a permanent vegetative state? Who would you want to make important medical decisions on your behalf? Would you want to receive every possible treatment your caregiver could provide? Would you want your loved ones to agonize over making the right decisions? 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Photo courtesy of Debrajean Norris ALL SMILES: Teacher of the Year Paul Norris gets high marks from his sons, Jack (left) and Gus (right). Rapp is home to Teacher of the Year Paul J. Norris, Jr., of Viewtown, has been named Arlington’s 2006 Teacher of the Year. Norris is the Band Director of Arlington’s Swanson Middle School, and is credited with increasing the number of students involved in the Swanson band program from 60 in 1994 when be began his tenure, to 184 in 2005. Norris also directs a HILT (High Intensity Language Training) beginning band, a jazz ensemble, and the pep/marching band, and is the director of the music department at Swanson. Norris’ wife Debrajean is glad that the busy band leader’s long commute from Viewtown to Arlington has been officially justified. “All those hours of being at work and being on 1-66 to and from Arlington have really paid off! This is a great honor for Paul,” said Debrajean. Norris is one of 20 metropolitan D.C. area “Teachers of the Year” that will be honored on May 1 at The Washington Post, as part of the annual Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Awards sponsored by The Post Company’s Educational Foundation. The awards were established in Meyer’s name to recognize dedicated teachers who have shown initiative, creativity and an exceptional degree of professionalism in teaching. The winners are nominated by members of their community and selected by their individual school systems. Each Teacher of the Year winner receives a crystal apple and a $3,000 award. Passion for music Paul Norris’ students, colleagues and family all agree that his passion for music is truly an inspiration to all who know him. “He not only seeks to engender an appreciation for music and help students master their instruments, but he instills in them a work ethic that encompasses dedi cation, a desire to do their best and responsibility to the larger group.” said a Swanson guidance counselor. Norris’ commitment to bis students doesn’t end with his band classes. He willingly works with other teachers to enhance special projects. When Swanson’s seventh grade enacts a Civil War simulation for history class, Norris forms a band to play appropriate accompanying music and march out onto the field. When teachers recently led students through a reenactment of the voyage of the Titanic, Norris provided the shipboard jazz ensemble. This year, Norris’ band will supply music for the Harlem Renaissance Festival. Under his direction, Swanson musical groups have provided entertainment for rededication ceremonies, new student orientations, and open houses in addition to the numerous concerts and festivals they perform each year. This year, his students will play on a Broadway stage as well as atop the flight deck of the USS Intrepid with the New York City skyline in the background. Mr. Norris is also an active member of the community, reaching out to adults who wished they had pursued music. He helped form the Arlington “New Horizons” band, an evening band for adults who want to start an instrument later in life. “To know that what [Norris] does is being noticed and appreciated, makes all of his hard work and long hours worth it!” said Debrajean Norris. In JLoving Memory of our Mother Xathleen ^Ricketts Mam-Maw, Three months have passed since you left to be with your Lord our Savior. It has not been easy without you but we know you are finally at peace with your loved ones in Heaven. We miss you so much and you will always be in our hearts. One day soon, we will meet you at the pearly gates of Heaven. Happy Easter! With Much Love, Your Children &. Families June 1 9-23 June 26-30 (int) July 24-28 July 31 -Aug 4- teen August "7-11 Sperryville Pottery 540 987 lOOO NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT: Piedmont District Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County is seeking a qualified person to serve as the representative from Piedmont District to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors in the place of Charles K. Estes. The applicant must be a qualified voter in Piedmont District. The Board of Supervisors has regular monthly meetings on the first Monday of each month at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, at 2:00 PM for General Business and at 7:00 PM for Public Hearings, and at such other times and places as the public’s business may require. The person appointed shall hold office until a special election is held on November 7, 2006. The person elected then will serve out the remaining term (ending December 31, 2007) of Charles K. Estes. The office of Supervisor from the Piedmont District shall then be filled by general election held in November 2007. Applicants are required to submit a petition, consisting of the signatures, printed name and address of not less than fifty (50) registered voters of Piedmont District, which petition shall reference the signatories’ support for the candidate as Piedmont District Supervisor. Applicants shall submit a letter of intent for the position, which letter shall include a statement by the applicant as to their intent to seek the position of Piedmont District Supervisor in the special election of November 2006. The petitions accompanied by the letter of intent, are to be provided to John W. McCarthy, County Administrator, PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747, not later than April 24, 2006, at 4:30 PM. Upon review of the petitions submitted, and prior to making the appointment, the Board of Supervisors shall schedule a meeting to interview in closed session each qualified applicant. The person appointed shall be required to qualify by taking the oath of office, posting bond and filing a Statement of Economic Interests. Accident From Page A1 his Boston home. A couple traveling with their dog struck a guard rail with their car, and had to be transported from the scene by ambulance. Their dog, Bullett, ran away from responders to the scene, and Hitt volunteered to take care of the frightened animal. Hitt, an animal lover, was worried that the lost and confused dog would run away looking for his owners. Hitt spent an entire day trying to coax the skittish Bullett to stay in the area, leaving out food and using his own dog to entice Bullett to hang around. Despite Hitt’s efforts, Bullett eventually vanished into the woods around Hitt’s home. Later, recounting the incident to The Rappahannock News, Hitt recalled how worried this made him. “I was so scared that he would run off. This isn’t his place, he didn’t know where he was.” However, after being released from the Hospital, Bullett’s owners returned to Hitt’s home to get their dog. “She [Bullett’s owner] just came out and yelled ‘Bullett’ and he just came running out of the woods, and I was so glad,” recalled Hitt. On Saturday afternoon, the front of Hitt’s Dodge pickup was forced backwards into the cab by the impact with the tree, and first responders to the accident scene found Hitt trapped within his vehicle, with the lower half of his body squeezed by twisted metal. He had to be cut free of his truck. “I think the rescue guys did a great job getting him out. Some of his best friends did a great job saving his life,” said Winnie Hitt. Hitt remains unconscious, under sedation and the cause of his accident is unknown. “We haven’t been able to talk to him,” said Winnie. According to his brother Winnie, Hitt suffered from health problems even before the: accident, and one of these or the medication Hitt took for them could have been a factor in the accident. Doctors at Fairfax Inova are also trying to determine if Hitt, who is 51, could have had a heart attack while driving, which could also have contributed to the accident. These health problems may also complicate Hitt’s recovery, although his vital signs are currently stable. If he remains stable, Franklin Hitt will be moved to intensive care, which would only be a first stop on a long road back for Hitt, who among other things, will have to learn to walk without his lower leg. “He’s facing a double battle,” said Winnie, “but he’s got an enormous amount of friends.” Email the reporter at mtayloe@timespapers.com „ In Loving Memory of Our Son, Lee 'Ricketts ‘ Dear precious Lee, it has only been three short months since you left us 1 all here. God took you to heaven so fast, we never had a chance to tell you good-bye or to remind you how much you were Loved by all of us. We miss you so much but God has big plans for you in Heaven. We are praying for the glorious day that ( we can all be with you , again. We Love you son. Jiappy Easter! Much Love Dad, Mom and ‘Tamilies^^ VIRGINIA GOLD CUP DAY SATURDAY - MAY 6, 2006 :Ti t THE BEST PLACE TO SEE HORSES AND PEOPLE COME OUT AND PLAY IS AT GREAT MEADOW IN THE PLAINS, VIRGINIA. RACES RUN RAIN OR SHINE. 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Editorial & Opinion -Eappatjannocfe iSetos;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 availablfe) 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 Hows: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com ft THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 Our View Be safe Two counties. Three trucks. Three deaths. Too much. Rappahannock resident Franklin Hitt is still unconscious after a serious accident left him crumpled in the front seat of his pickup this past Saturday. In neighboring Fauquier County, three were killed on Monday afternoon as two trucks collided on US 17 in Bealeton. A 12-year-old is not out of harm’s way. These were not the only accidents that occurred within the past few days but they were among the most tragic. The sight of smashed vehicles and destroyed lives is not new. In fact, they happen at an alarming rate. For Franklin Hitt, his recovery will be long and slow as he has lost part of one leg. His health wasn’t all that great to begin with but he always had plenty of healthy humor that he spread graciously to all he encountered. There are simply more cars and people on the roads these days even in bucolic Rappahannock. Ironically, Hitt had just helped victims of another accident that occurred near his home. An animal lover, Hitt took responsibility for their dog until they were able to return for him. Springtime brings us all out to enjoy warmer weather. It also finds our minds wandering and perhaps our reflexes not quite as sharp as we take in the awakening countryside as we drive. It sounds trite and certainly overused but when we get in our vehicles, buckle up and hit the road - be mindful and drive defensively. See you at sunrise This Sunday is Easter and throughout the county local churches will celebrate with pre-dawn services. For those of you who aren’t religious, Easter will slip by as another Sunday where special finery and colorful baskets add a splash of ceremony to the beginning of spring. For those of you who are, it’s a special time of year where hope and a spirit of renewal are celebrated and praised. Miracles of nature abound as well as miracles of the soul. It is a time to smile and herald a new season. 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). Photo by Richard Lykes In anticipation of the upcoming Spring Concert at Wakefield Country Day School which will feature Native American music and dance, Sam Malpass (a member of the Tuscaroan tribe of Virginia) and Bob Smallwood (a Cheyenne), came to the school to share stories of their native culture, music and language with the students. Letters A tribute to Pete Estes The Rappahannock Historical Society would like to acknowledge the many contributions of Charles K. ‘Pete’ Estes to the preservation of the history of Rappahannock County. Mr. Estes was always enthusiastic about our local history and was a charter member of the Historical Society. He served on the Board of Directors of the Society even though his health made it almost impossible for him to attend the meetings. ' He was a true son of Rappahannock. Bom, raised and educated here there were few people Pete did not know and those he didn’t know he made a point of getting to know. He always took time to speak to everyone and most important he listened. He listened to the stories and tales the old timers told of by gone days. If a story piqued his interest he would take the time to see what more he could learn on the subject. He walked the fields and mountains seeking locations he had been told about. The information he gleaned from his research, pictures, articles, anecdotes, and other materials filled scores of notebooks that he meticulously arranged and cataloged. When asked a question about an historical county event he would stop and tell you what he knew. He was not always forthcoming with the source of his information but would verbally tell you his understanding of the event. Over the years Pete and his family donated various artifacts to museums and provided information to other researchers. He was especially fond of relating that a large grinding stone from the Estes Grist Mill on US 211 just west of Sperryville was in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution. Another great source of pride was a picture of Samuel Yates, the brother of his great-great grandmother, a member of Co. B, 6th VA Cavalry under Stonewall Jackson, who was killed in action at Cedarville, May 23, 1862 in the concluding action of the Battle of Front Royal. Pete was also quick to point out that Co. B, the primary unit in this Southern victory, was made up largely of Rappahannock boys, making this encounter one of the more notable distinctly county-related events of the entire Civil War. His fascination with the area’s past often led him to obscure, yet highly noteworthy aspects of county history. For example, he researched in great detail and located the site of a little known 1700s munitions factory on the Rush River near the Fodderstack Road just north of Little Washington. The factory had been contracted to manufacture arms for the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Apparently, a portion of the requested muskets were never delivered giving rise to a lawsuit that eventually became one of the first cases heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Pete was one of the great storytellers of the county’s past. We will all miss his dropping by to entertain us with another of his stories. Thankfully, we will also treasure the records of the events large and small that he documented in his journals. A fervent chronicler of the Rappahannock experience has departed, but his contributions to our collective memory will surely be timeless. Board of Directors Rappahannock Historical Society Thank you Rappahannock! The Sidney Dodson Cerebral Palsy Fund and the parents of Sidney want to extend many thanks for the success of the bind raiser on April 1. First and foremost, a huge thank you to Kathy Tredway for proposing the sale and doing all of the organizing, gathering of items and working so hard. She is an inspiration! Thank you to all the peo pie, businesses and artists who helped Kathy provide us with many wonderful items, namely Donna Morgan Natole for her legwork (and truck). Thank you Connie HufFHarris for organizing and running a great bake sale and thanks to all the people who baked and delivered all the goodies, including Settle’s grocery, The Flint Hill Public House and Four And Twenty Blackbirds restaurants. Thanks to Frank Huff and the whole Flint Hill Fire and Rescue Squad for their continuous support of Sidney! Thank you to the Wakefield Country Day School Key Club for working so hard to help bring in the traffic, packing breakables and carrying purchases for people. Finally, thank you to everyone who came out and supported SDCPF/ Project Rainbow with their donations and purchases. You make it possible to provide Sidney with specialized equipment and intensive therapy, improving the quality of a little girl’s life. Sincerely, Scott and Candace Clough, SDCPF Greg, Shelly and Sidney Dodson Pendleton family grateful The family wishes to thank their devoted friends who stood by and supported them during Mabel’s illness and demise, which includes Elizabeth Bennett and M. F. Brady, the Promise Land Baptist Church and Pastor Herbert Johnson for all they have done, Pastor Forrest Freeman, and all the ministers who visited during her illness, Pastors-Donald Simpkins, Alfred Woods, James Brown, Charles Sims, Anna Allsberry, Stanley Holmes, Henry Townes, Donald Reid, Frank Lewis, Merlin Shorb, Franklin Robinson, the late Gordon Henderson, Leah Delong and Minister James Kilby, Pastor Michael Tinsley, Deacons and Deaconesses from Shiloh Baptist Church, Woodville for communing with her. To all who showed love, your prayers, phone calls and other acts of kindness, to the Home Health Nurses and Blue Ridge Hospice Nurses, we are grateful. Pastor John R. Pendleton Flint Hill Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 27 YEARS AGO April 19,1979 A Fairfax judge, Richard Jambroskey of Reston, was the winner of the six mile Fodderstack classic race held Saturday in Rappahannock. The course from Flint hill to Washington was covered in 35:28 by the 44-year-old judge, who had been urged to enter the race by Judge R.V. Snead of Washington. Jambrosky had competed in the Boston Marathon where there were 8,000 entered He placed 539th. 20 YEARS AGO April 3, 1986 The starter’s gun April 19 will unleash hundreds of runners gathered at Flint Hill for the the eighth running of the Fodderstack 10-Kilometer Race. But for the Rappahannock Recreation Authority Board of Directors, race day represents the home stretch of a months long marathon to plan and prepare for the annual event. . . Since Eva L. Smith and Diane Bruce organized the first running of the Fodderstack 10-k in 1979, the race has become a rite of spring in Rappahannock county. Its reputation has also spread as one of the toughest 10-k courses many experienced runners have ever encountered.The race has grown from 137 runners in 1979 to several hundred in recent years and the organizational responsibilities have grown as well, Mrs. Brown said. As the runners braved the bitter chill of winter slogging out their training miles, the race committee was busy calling running publications to ensure the Fodderstack was included in their race calendars

Conservation Corner Conservation and your Virginia Tax Return An occasional series on land conservation in Rappahannock County, sponsored by the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance: 9879118; rccal@earthlink.net. By Hal Hunter Special to the Rappahannock News This article explains how conservation can lower your Virginia income taxes return. Already filed your 2005 tax return? You can lower next year’s taxes by 20-30 percent. RCCA can explain how. Paying estimated taxes for 2006? It’s not too late to lower those taxes. We can talk you through the procedures. Conservation easements already benefit everyone. Easements help keep Rappahannock open, rural, and scenic — the way we like it. A rural county also means fewer school children (cows don’t go to school), which keeps our taxes low. Yes, taxes are already high, but they would be higher if we were expanding the way Loudoun County is. And the state gives us a few extra dollars for the schools because easements makes us appear poorer and more deserving of state revenues. Easements also benefit Virginia taxpayers who are unable to donate an easement, can donate but don’t want to, or even are opposed to easements altogether. Conservation Tax Credits In January 1999, the Virginia General Assembly enacted a tax credit for conservation easement donors that allows them to claim a credit against their Virginia State income tax liability of 50 percent of the value of the donated easement. Landowners who donated conservation easements on or after January 1, 2002, can sell unused credits to other Virginia taxpayers. That could be you. Several millions of dollars in Virginia tax credits are purchased and sold every year, typically at 70 to 80 cents on the dollar. For example, if you owe $4,000 in Come to the Washington Tov*» Hall on Sunday afternoon, April 23, at 1:00 pm. We’ll explain how you can lower your Virginia income taxes by purchasing tax credits from easement donors at discount rates. Virginia taxes, you may be able to purchase $4,000 in tax credits for $3,000 and avoid $1,000 in taxes. How It Works First find a seller and negotiate an amount and price. Sellers will be at the seminar. Then both you and the seller sign a Letter of Transfer and Sale describing the sale and transfer of Virginia Land Preservation Tax Credits. Sample letters will be available at the seminar. The seller then files two originals of a VA Form LPC (Virginia Land Preservation Tax Credit Notification Form) with the Department of Taxation. The first copy notifies the Department of Taxation that land preservation tax credits have been created. The second copy notifies the Department that tax credits have been transferred to another Virginia taxpayer. That would be you. Blank forms will be available at the seminar. As a buyer you will receive a letter from the Virginia Department of Taxation providing a Credit Transaction Number and warning that “this letter does not constitute the Department of Taxation’s approval of the amount.” You attach the letter to your Virginia tax return and use the assigned credits to reduce your taxes by the full amount you purchased from the seller. In addition to sellers, a lawyer experienced in the process will be at the seminar, along with an accountant, an appraiser, and some previous buyers. The Fine Print Who can buy income tax credits? Any person, corporation, partnership, organization, trust or estate subject to state or local income taxation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. How much can I buy? Sellers have no limit on the amount they can sell. Buyers are limited to $100,000 per year. 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RCCA will hold another seminar this Fall to help you get ready for 2006 and 2007. Can I resell credits I can’t use? Yes, you can even give them away, so long as you notify the Department of Taxation. For example, you can purchase Virginia tax credits for your parents, children, aunts, and uncles if they pay taxes in Virginia. Can I sell tax credits if I don’t pay Virginia income tax? Yes, you can sell your credits if you are subject to any state or local taxation in Virginia, including real estate taxes. What about state and federal income on the purchase of the credits? Most tax people take the position that the difference between each dollar of credit and the lower purchase price for that credit is both federal and state income to you, the purchaser. Sorry. What else? Come to the seminar. FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. 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Concerned About Drunk Driving or Underage Drinking? MADD—We’re not just ‘Mothers’! Mothers Against Drunk Driving, MADD, is one of the most widely supported and well liked non-profit organizations in America. It would take too much space to enumerate their many accomplishments in the 25 years that they have been in existence, but suffice it to say that they have grown to be one of the largest crime victims’ assistance organizations in the world with over 600 chapters and over 3 million members and supporters. Volunteers are truly the heart and soul of MADD—the driving force. They continue to need passionate people - whether you have been personally affected by drunk driving, underage drinking or are a concerned citizen. MADD is proof that one person can make a difference because it grew from the grief and passion of a California mom, Candy Lightner, who had lost her daughter to a drunk driver. MADD is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization, whose mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking. It is not a crusade against alcohol consumption by those 21 and older. MADD offers national victim services, including a 24 hour hotline (1-877-MADDHELP), Victim Impact Panels, and court monitoring, designed to ensure that impaired driving laws are enforced and that offenders are punished appropriately and consistently. MADD also focuses on legislative efforts (advocacy), public awareness campaigns, and youth programs, such as Youth In Action, which we are fortunate to have in Warren County. MADD was instrumental in the passage of numerous national and local laws regarding underage drinking and drunk driving. Currently MADD is tracking about 40 bills related to drunk driving and underage drinking in Virginia. Since MADD began alcohol related traffic fatalities have decreased 43 percent, saving over 138,000 lives, not to mention the many who have received assistance as they deal with the aftermath of a drunk driving crash. The problems of drunk driving and underage drinking aren’t limited by race, age, or gender, nor are their victims. The “motto” listed at the top of their website (www.maddorg) simply states, “We’re dads and daughters, sons and uncles, friends arid neighbors. And mothers. We’re all ages from all walks of life. We are many colors with one voice.” In July 2005 Glynn Birch’s election as the National President of MADD made him the first male and minority president in the organization’s history. He’s been volunteering his time and talents to MADD for more than 15 years following the death of his 21 month old son to a drunk driver. Millie Jenkins, (540) 6368295 a DUI survivor and member of Loudoun County MADD, and Diane Fisher (540) 636-6385) are forming a Shendanoah Chapter of MADD. We are looking for volunteers from Warren, Frederick, Clarke, Shendandoah, Page, and Rappahannock counties to serve on this pioneer committee. Our first meeting will be held on Sunday, April 23, at 2 p.m. We will meet in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Room, 14 W. 1st St., Front Royal, VA 22630. Please call for more information and leave your name and number or email address. Jenkins was born and raised in Rappahannock County and lived here until 18 years ago. Her four children and four grandchildren graduated from Rappahannock County High School and still have one grandchild and a greatgrandchild in the school system. As a member of MADD and a DUI survivor she thinks it’s time that we have a MADD Chapter that would include Rappahannock County. Alcohol is the number one drug problem among young people. Let’s all dedicated ourselves to stop drunk driving, preventing underage drinking, promoting strong legislation and strict enforcement, and supporting the victims of drunk drivers. We all have to start some where, so let’s make this a start. Thank you for caring. Scholarships The Rappahannock County Garden Club will once again offer the Francis J. Leonard Memorial scholarship grant to a senior in Rappahannock County for the purpose of continuing his or her education. A grant of $1,500 will be awarded to a student enrolling in a four-year college or university. Shillelaghs THE TRAVEL CLUB Here are the new trips: GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, AUG 12-19.$1989 f Includes Air from Dulles. 7 Nights Hotel, Daily Breakfast, 3 Dinners, 1 Lunch, Daily Sightseeing, Transfers. STEAMBOATIY ON THE MISSISSIPPI QUEEN, SEPT 3-10 . .$16521 Includes Air from BWI or Dulles, 7 Nights Cruise from Chattanooga to Memphis with all Meals and Entertainment, Transfers. 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To earn Dean’s List at American University a student must obtain a 3.5 grade point average or better on their semester courses. American University’s School of International Service is committed to improving international relations and to enhancing peace and friendship worldwide. Lynchburg College Richard Johanson, son of Richard and Page Johanson of Flint Hill, earned honorable mention Dean’s List honors for the 2005 fall semester at Lynchburg College, a private college, enrolling 2,400 students in the professional, liberal arts and sciences, and graduate studies. Johanson, a graduate of Control Powdery Mildew in Grapes with Quintec® Powdery mildew remains a disease of growing concern for grape' producers. Powdery mildew exhibits tolerance or resistance to many fungicides, placing pressure on the limited amount of effective fungicides available. 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Megan Gore inducted by Kappa Delta Pi The Mu Chi chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, held their 2006 induction ceremony on April 2 at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. Among those honored was Megan Cathleen Gore. Megan is a senior at Texas A&M University, College of Education and Human Development, majoring in elementary education. She also is a manager at Champions Daycare, Inc. She is the daughter of Milton and Linda Gore of 603 Gid Brown Hollow Road, Washington, Virginia and 8065 Lipscomb Road, Orange, Texas. She is the granddaughter of the late Milton C. Gore, Sr. and the late Amy L. Gore of Washington, Virginia. IT In -Coring Memory' of our nephew/cousin Cee ‘Ricketts My Dearest Lee, You have only been gone a short rime hut it seems like a lifetime. We know you are our Guardian Angel and will continue to watch over your family until we are called to join you in Heaven. There is not a day without tears or pain in our hearts. We love you and miss you so much. Happy Easter Lee! Love, Aunt Sheila &, Cousin Tamara

Photo by Ann Spieker SLAUGHTERED: Lady Panther Amanda Smoot slid in to steal second base in a Panther win over George Mason in a home game on April 4. Looking to the big game By Chris Krapf Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County High School softball team hopes it does not find itself in a Steele trap Tuesday afternoon. A Courtney Steele trap, that is. “Our biggest game of the season is Tuesday,” Rappahannock County head coach Richie Burke said. “If the girls want to win districts, we have to beat Manassas Park. If we don’t beat Manassas Park, it’s going to be scratching and clawing for us.” The Lady Panthers travel Tuesday afternoon to face Group A Bull Rim District rival Manassas Park. And when they arrive, they can expect to see Steele, one of the top players in the district. Steele, who, along with Rappahannock junior Rebecca Tupper, were the district selections at pitcher a year ago, sports a 1.92 eamed-run average with 71 strikeouts in 40 innings pitched. She is also Manassas Park’s big bat, as she is hitting .624 with four home runs and 11 runs batted in in just 24 at-bats. “We can beat them,” said Burke, following Rappahannock’s 86 win over Eastern Mennonite High School Monday afternoon. “We’ve got to want it.” Manassas Park, Rappahannock and Madison are considered the top three softball teams in the district. Beating Manassas Park at its field would be a confidence builder for the Lady Panthers, who have just one senior on their roster. A loss would put Rappahannock under pressure to win at home later in the season just to keep pace with the other top teams. The key, however, is not to allow Steele to dominate the game. “We didn’t let her beat us Qast spring),” Burke added. “You don’t give her anything good to hit.” In Monday’s win over Eastern Mennonite, Rappahannock pounded out 11 hits, including a 4-for-4 effort from sophomore third baseman Noel Johns, who also drove in two runs. Freshman shortstop Emily Carter had a pair of hits. The Lady Panthers scored all of their runs in the first four innings. Then, Burke made some substitutions so some of his younger players could gain some experience. The win over Eastern Mennonite came at an excellent time, as Rappahannock rebounded from a 2-1 loss Friday afternoon at Page County. Rappahannock managed just two hits, one from Ashleigh Lamina and the other from Katie Burke against the Cougars. Tupper allowed six hits in taking the loss for the Lady Panthers. Hard fought game at Wakefield leaves Owls with victory By Kiaya Abernathy Special to the Rappahannock News The Wakefield Owls beat the Fredericksburg Christian Academy Eagles last Friday, 5-2. The Eagles scored the first goal just minutes into the game. Wakefield’s Katherine Russo played excellent defense for the Owls. On one play, Russo sped across the field and right up to the Eagle’s net but the Eagles goalie quickly took control of the ball. Wakefield’s Caitlin Hammelman netted the first goal with just under twenty minutes left of the first half. Both teams fought hard in a tough game. The Owls had some strong plays, but the Eagle’s goalie repeatedly countered with strong blocks. Drizzly rain began with only ten minutes left of the first half. From then on the game was played on a slippery field of heavy rivalry between the Eagles and the Owls. Julia Bancroft made a noble goal save for Wakefield. The first half of this gritty game finished tied at 1-1. The second half began with an Owls rally as Caitlin Hammelman scored her second goal, assisted by Julia Bancroft and Katherine Russo, bringing the score to 21. On a throw-in by Wakefield the Eagles stole the ball and scored their second goal, bringing the game back in hand. However, the Owls quickly recovered. A toss in by Wakefield resulted in Abby Whitaker passing to Caitlin Hammelman who scored the third goal for the Owls. Katherine Russo scored Wakefield’s fourth and fifth goals. It was the fiercest competition seen at a home game this soccer season. Caitlin Hammelman is a busy Owl By Kiaya Abernathy Special to the Rappahannock News At age 17, Caitlin Hammelman is a senior at Wakefield Country Day School and a varsity soccer star. Bom May 17, 1988 in Warrenton, Hammelman grew up in New Baltimore, Virginia. She comes from a family of five sisters and two brothers, of which she is the second youngest. Hammelman has attended WCDS since she was in first grade. Her parents Linda and Jim Hammelman heard about the school from a neighbor and sent several of their children to WCDS. Hammelman says she loves the school because of its small size. She says that it gives students more individual time to learn and great opportunity to play sports, an opportunity Hammelman has certainly taken advantage of. Hammelman is a tri-captain of the WCDS varsity soccer team, along with Jody Green and Allison Russo. With one exception, all of Caitlin’s siblings have played sports. One of these, her older sister Jordon also attended WCDS and was a soccer player that inspired Caitlin to play soccer. Hammelman said, “I always wanted to do everything she was doing,” smiled Hammelman who started playing team soccer at about 10-years-old and then in seventh grade played varsity with Jordon until the older sister graduated. Now, Hammelman plays on the varsity soccer team with her youngest sister, Taylor, who is a sophomore at WCDS. Hammelman’s favorite sport is definitely soccer but she has also been playing basketball for five years and volleyball for four There's opportunity here BB&I Free business checking and free personal checking. Because every good opportunity deserves another. 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In the Delaney Athletic conference, Caitlin was chosen as an all conference player. Wakefield gives away three awards for the MVP for three different positions. Last year Caitlin won what the coach calls “ The Golden Boot” for soccer. Her sister Jordon had previously won “The Golden Ball” for soccer. Both the coach and the school’s sports director said that with Hammelman’s skill she should at least play college sports. Hammelman says she plays sports for fun and doesn’t want the pressure of playing in college or in professional sports. She enjoys sports very much and has luckily never had any serious injuries or broken bones from playing. Hammelman is a busy girl. Not only does she excel at soccer, basketball and volleyball, she does it all while keeping up a grade point average of 3.76. Caitlin has received First Honors for her grades. She has been accepted into both U.VA And the University of Mary Washington, which her older sister Jordon attends. Hammelman has not yet decided what she will major in but her favorite class is Math, so it will probably be something related to math and science. With no spare time in her busy schedule during the week, Hammelman has learned to balance practice and homework, a good skill for college. She has also been Secretary for four years of the Wakefield “Key Club”, which provides a way for students of Wakefield to help the community. Just a few weeks ago they held a garage ■ i —i Photo by Kiaya Abernathy Caitlin Hammelman sale with profits going to benefit a handicapped student. Hammelman was elected vice president of Wakefield’s government program. As vice president she represents the student body on their opinions and suggestions to the school board. She also plans school activities such as Wakefield’s prom that wifi take place in May. Hammelman says that in the future-she would love to travel to Europe. Her favorite color is blue and she loves most any kind of breakfast foods. 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April 13, 2006 RYSIDE 5 www.timescommunity.com The Klemperer Trio comprises Erika Klemperer, violin, Ronald Crutcher, cello, and Gordon Back, piano. Klemperer Trio to perform at The Theatre On Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m., the Klemperer Trio will return to the Theatre at Washington, Virginia, after too long an absence. The Trio comprises Erika Klemperer, violin, Gordon Back, piano, and * Ronald Crutcher, cello. They will play piano trios by Haydn, Brahms, and Mendelssohn. In discussing the program for the concert, Crutcher commented that the Trio would be playing “three of the most well crafted compositions for piano trio. Haydn, Brahms and Mendelssohn are each represented by one of their best works for this genre.” The Trio’s maturity and depth of interpretation comes from a meeting of international musicians of sophisticated yet varied cultural and musical backgrounds — in the words of the , they are “three brilliant artists who play as one.” “Erika Klemperer revealed a virtuoso technique and an artistic sensibility which ensured her talents were p*% ' to intensely musical effect.’* This was how described the highly gifted violinist. A relative of the famous conductor, the late Otto Klemperer, Erika Klemperer was born in the United States where she received her early musical training. She moved to England to pursue post graduate studies with Yehudi Menuhin and Yfrah Neaman. She now resides in London, where she combines an active international performing career in chamber music with a professorship at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Gordon Back’s distinguished career includes performances with many of the world’s greatest violinists, such as Yehudi Menuhin and Nathan Milstein. He has been an official accompanist for the Queen Elisabeth Competition, the Indianapolis Competition, the Paganini Competition and the Tchaikovsky Competition. In additional to a busy performance and recording schedule, Gordon Back is a Professor of Accompaniment and a Fellow at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. In 2005 he was awarded an honorary degree from the Royal Academy of Music. Ronald Crutcher won the Cincinnati Symphony Young Artist Competition when he was 17-years-old. He later received a Fulbright Fellowship to continue his musical studies in Germany. A former member of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, he has performed numerous recitals in the United States, Europe, and South America, and has recorded for Austrian and West German radio. He has written extensively on music in particular, and the arts in general, and on higher education. He is currently the President of Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts and serves as board chair of the Association of American Colleges and Universities. Tickets for the concert at the Theatre on Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m. are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations and full program details, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s current schedule, contact the Theatre by phone at (540) 675-1253 or by email to TheatreVA@aol.com or by mail to The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, P.O. Box 322, Washington, VA 22747. Local fans get preseason gander at trio of Virginia Gold Cup hopefuls By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer BEN VENUE - Trainer Neil Morris has been in the horse business long enough to know better. Know better than to go on record with a statement that hell have to retract, with a chuckle, later. Remember, Mr. Morris? Remember what you told the “Steeplechase Times” just four months ago after Kinross Farm’s Lord Kenneth finished a well-placed second in the International Gold Cup, impressive off an 18-month layoff? Remember what you said regarding the “problem” of having three top timber horses in the bam? Morris trains Lord Kenneth (winner of the 2003 Virginia and International Gold Cups), and stablemates Miles Ahead (won the ‘05 Virginia cup) and Chinese Whisper (runner-up in the Virginia cup and winner of the ‘04 International.) Like any proud “parent,” Morris is loath to play favorites: He won’t say which of those three is “best.” But last fall he was certain of one thing. He went on record with the Times: “Lord Kenneth is really, really good but I wouldn’t want him to run against Miles Ahead,” Morris said. “I have three nice horses ... and they need to be separated. Those are highclass problems to have, talk to me next April.” Errr, Mr. Morris? It’s next April. Morris couldn’t afford to wait any longer for good ground; at Saturdays Old Dominion Hounds Point-to-Point, he saddled the timber team - the whole team — for its collective 2006 debut in the three-mile open timber feature, the Leeds Don. Morris had patiently waited all spring for forgiving turf to give his stakes stars a prep, entering each week but scratching when footing remained brick hard. After months of drought, the rains finally came last Friday and Saturday. An inch of rain softened the Ben Venue course to “nearly perfect footing conditions,” according to Middleburg veterinarian and course inspector Dr. Happanannock News btarr Photo/Betsy Parker Sur La Tete wins over hurdles. Photo By Douglas Lees WINNING TEAM: Middleburg’s Kinross Farm were the big winners at Saturday’s Old Dominion Point-to-Point. Above, timber star Miles Ahead, noses in front of Chinese Whisper in the Leeds Don. , Willie McCormick. For Morris, it was a Hobson’s choice: Either run Lord Kenneth, Miles Ahead and Chinese Whisper in the same race, or give up the opportunity to run on good ground on an inviting course over testing, but not too tall, fences. With the targeted $50,000 Virginia Gold Cup looming, just four weeks away, possibilities were running out. Morris took the plunge. Making up fully half of the sixhorse field, tiie Kinross trio settled into familiar, routines at the outset. Chinese Whisper, red-hot Carl Rafter up, scooted to the lead, followed by a well-settled Miles Ahead, Kinross’ stable jockey Chris Read aboard. Dawdler Lord Kenneth, Jeff Murphy up, was content in third or fourth while Tom Kirlin’s pair, Pride of Dublin and I Am, raced with him midfield. First-timer High Watermark, Jonathan Thomas up, stayed close in touch with the pack. Chinese Whisper put as many as eight lengths between him and the field, but Miles Ahead nibbled the numbers along the backstretch the final time, drawing even at the last and pulling away in the stretch. Chinese Whisper rallied, but Miles Ahead scored by a length and a half, with Chinese Whisper second; Lord Kenneth closed to finish a clear third. Miles Ahead was bred in Pennsylvania by Derry Meeting Farm and Jonathan Sheppard. The son of Unaccounted For (inbred 4x4 to Northern Dancer) produced four wins on the flat and one over hurdles for his breeders before being claimed for Kinross for $35,000 out of a winning race on the flat in 2004 at Saratoga. With a perfect four-for-four record over timber in ‘05, Miles Ahead was National Steeplechase Association Timber Horse of the Year. “That’s exactly what they needed,” Morris said of the Old Dominion result. “They all needed a prep, and this was the day.” Morris added that, although running Kinross horses against each other still isn’t his favored plan, timber stakes options are limited; targets for any - or all — three might include My Lady’s Manor next week or the Middleburg Hunt Cup April 22. Either sets up well, Morris said, for the May 6 Gold Cup or the $75,000 Iroquois timber stake May 13 in Tennessee. “I still hate to run them together,” Morris maintained. But sometimes, there’s no option. In the day’s other racing, Kinross hurdle star Sur La Tete got in some practice, too: Read steered the son of Sky Classic to victory in the two-mile open hurdle, a “perfect prep,” Read said, for the April 21 $150,000 Royal Chase at Keeneland in Kentucky, a race in which he was second last year. Results Junior pony race. Small winner. 1. Stuart Little, u/r Sarah Green. Large winner. 1. Minuet, o/r Madeline Lohr. Junior horse race. 1. Bomb Site, o/r Jane Terryberry; 2. Hero, o/r Sam Cockbum. 4 started, 2 off course. Novice rider flat, first division. 1 1/2 miles. Time: 2:54 3/5. 1. No Not 1, o/Brigadoon Stable, r/Victoria Lawrence; 2. Molino Rosso, o/Merle Russell, r/Liam McVicar; 3. Local Treasure, a/Justin Wiley, r/Linzi Dowdall. 5 started. Second division. Time: 2:47 2/5. 1. American Toga, o/Bruce Smart, r/Liam McVicar; 2. Corruption, o/Sue Sensor, r/Robert Bennett; 3. Erin Go Bragh; o/Brigadoon Stable, r/Victoria Lawrence. 5 started. Virginia-bred flat. Purse: $2,000. 1 1/4 miles. Time: 2:43 3/5. 1. Notice The Magic, wThomas Beach Jr., r/Carl Rafter; 2. Little River Moe, o/Margaret White, r/Zach Miller; 3. Thegreatshapiro, o/C and P Stables, r/Jeflf Murphy. 9 started. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Betsy Parker MUD-BATH: Covered, for the first time this season, in mud is winner Victoria Lawrence. Amateur hurdle. 2 miles. Time: 4:12 2/5. 1. Falconinthenight, o/r David Benson; 2. Bordeaux Great, o/r Gregg Ryan. Ladies timber. Walkover. 1. Edited, o/Randy Rouse, r/Ellen Homer. Maiden hurdle. 2 miles. Time: 3:51 1/5. 1. Just A Half, o/Hound’s Cry Farm, r/Carl Rafter; 2. Extra Check, oKinross Farm, r/Chris Read; 3. Rosemont Runner, o/Gary Baker, r/Jeff Murphy. 7 started. Owner-rider timber. 3 miles. Time: 7:38 2/5. 1. Gilded Son, o/r Jim Whitner; 2. Up and Over, o/r Ken Shreve. 3 started, 1 pulled up. Open hurdle. 2 miles. Time: 3:50 4/5. 1. Sur La Tete, o/Kinross Farm, r/Chris Read; 2. Relector, o/Over Creek Farm, r/Gregg Ryan. Leeds Don open timber. Purse: $2,000. 3 miles. Time: 7:26 3/5. 1. Miles Ahead, o/Kinross Farm, r/Chris Read; 2. Chinese Whisper, o'Kinross Farm, r/Carl Rafter; 3. Lord Kenneth, o/Kinross Farm, r/Jeflf Murphy. 6 started, 1 off course, 1 fell. ‘Syriana,’ a film of danger and disillusionment By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News “Syriana,” a global portrait of danger, disillusionment and deception, is a fascinating narrative of political intrigue that spans three continents but spends most of its time in the Middle East., The multiple storylines that weave together depict the fierce pursuit of wealth and power and the very human conseauences. The Rappahannock Association for tie Arts and Community brings “Syriana” to The Theatre on Gay Street, Washington, VA., Friday, April 21, at 8 p.m. Written and directed by Stephen Gaghan (who also wrote “Traffic”) the multilayered film requires close attention to keep up with the several interwoven plots, all dealing with oil. George Clooney stars as a CIA agent whose assignments in Lebanon and Iran are not what they seem. Clooney as agent Bob Barnes and long time Middle East operative is hooked on top-secret overseas assignments but becomes a liability. Now enter two major American oil companies, Connex and Killen. Killen has acquired drilling rights in Kazakhstan although it is the smaller of the two firms. CEO of Killen is played by Chris Cooper and Bennett Hobday is Jeffrey Wright, the lawyer brought in to investigate the proposed merger. And here’s another big plot: Alexander Siddig plays Prince Nasir Al-Subaai, next in line to become Emir of a country rich in oil. The prince believes that what is best for his people is to get value for his country’s oil and not be a puppet of the United States, making him very unpopular among those with real power. Clooney, who has been used by the CIA’s war on Middle East terrorism, is a man struggling to put his son through college along with other midcareer issues, and won’t stand for being confined to a desk job. This is Clooney’s best acting so far; he’s quietly devastating and haunting and the Academy Awards recognized him as Best Actor in a Supporting Role at this year’s Oscars. Matt Damon gives a jolting performance as Biyan Woodman, a financial analyst living with his family in expatriate luxury in Geneva and becomes the financial adviser to Prince Nasir (Siddig). Meanwhile, a young Pakistai laborer (Mazhar Munir) in Prince Nawir’s country succumbs to the lure of radical Islam and seeks refuge from the oil fields and crowded hostels in the tranquility of a madrasa, a theological school. Gaghan’s interlocking stories demand attention as the curves keep coming. “Syriana” is an adult motion picture, made with mature viewers in mind. Audiences are challenged to make their own determinations. It is one of the best films of 2005. “Syriana” is rated R for violence and profanity; run time is 126 minutes. ‘Against All Enemies’ By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News It’s expected to be a sellout: Richard A. Clarke talking about - and signing - his book. Clarke, security advisor to four presidents, and author of “Against All Enemies”, will take the stage at The Theatre in Washington, Virginia on Sunday, April 30, at 2 p.m. Warning: tickets are selling fast. Do not be left out. Buy tickets now so as not to be disappointed. Richard A. Clarke is the controversial former security advisor and Reagan Administration State Department official who has accused President George W. Bush of doing a “terrible job” of fighting terrorism. In the first Bush administration, Clarke was Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence coordinating diplomatic efforts to support the first Gulf War. During the Clinton years, he was a senior White House advisor. Clarke is accused by some of turning on his employer and of disloyalty to the present administration. Others praise him as one of the few telling the truth about administration failures and omissions that spell danger of terrorist attack. 4 Hear it for yourself. Listen to Richard Clarke and decide on your own. After Clarke’s lecture, his book will be for sale and the author will be available to sign it. The event is just over two weeks away, and seating is limited. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at Sunnyside Farm Market on Gay Street in Washington, or by telephoning Linda Dietel at (540) 675-3826 Refreshments will be available under the tent beside the theatre following the lecture. In the same way that Richard Clarke, a political conservative, served both Republican and Democratic administrations, this lecture and book signing is presented in a spirit of nonpartisan citizenship by the Democratic Party Committees of Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison, Page and Warren Counties. All are welcome.

Upcoming Events Previews Blue Rock rocks This week back by popular demand is STREET LEGAL. These guys bring the positive vibes and rockin’ sounds to the Blue Rock Inn this Friday, April 14 at 7 p.m. Their music is reggae rock and is sure to put a smile on your face and get your feet moving. Admission is FREE. Come early and enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Jim. Then relax in the pub with tasty beverages and listen to one of the best bands around. Street Legal tor more details contact Jim McCullough at 540-9873190. The Blue Rock Inn is located at 12567 Lee Hwy., Washington VA across from RCHS. Hospice of the Rapidan to offer free seminars for Virginia Advanced Directives Hospice of the Rapidan will host three free seminars on “advance medical directives* on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 18. Advance medical directives are instructions people prepare in advance regarding medical care they want to receive, or don’t want to receive; in the event they cannot speak for themselves. This is an outstanding opportunity for members of our community to learn about this important aspect of personal planning that is often overlooked. Advance Medical Directives include living wills (written instructions to doctors and hospitals), durable posers of attorney (authorizing a family member or loved one to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to) and other arrangements. They are easier to put in place than many people believe, are not expensive, and can save families a great deal of anguish when done properly. No lawyer or notary is usually needed. The seminars are presented in association with the Virginia Association for Hospices, the Committee to Establish Virginia Advanced Directives Day and the Virginia State Bar, Health Law Section. They will be held at Oak Springs of Warrenton, 614 Hastings Lane, Warrenton from 4 to 6 p.m., the Orange County Nursing Home, 120 Dogwood Lane, Orange from 2 to 4 p.m., and at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation, 602 Madison Road, Culpeper from 4 to 6 p.m. Health care professionals and local attorneys will speak about advance medical directives and will be available to answer your questions for free. Advance medical directive forms that meet the requirements of Virginia law will also be available. All members of the public are welcome. Reservations are appreciated but not necessary. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Nancy Walbridge at (640) 825-4840. Following Benjamin Franklin’s adage that “nothing is certain but death and taxes,” The Virginia State Bar’s Health Law Section has started an initiative to make the day after tax day “Virginia Advance Directives Day” in order to increase awareness of this important issue and to make it easier for people to learn more about it. Hospice of the Rapidan is grateful to the law firms of Somerville, Sellers & Wilkinson, Ltd. of Orange, Davies Barrell Will Lewellyn & Edwards LLC of Culpeper, and Culin, Sharp, Autry and Day, RL.C. with offices in Warrenton and Culpeper. Attorneys from these firms will be present at each of the seminars to answer questions and help people arrange for putting an advance medical directive in place if they wish . Hospice of the Rapidan is a licensed, nonprofit hospice organization providing skilled medical care and compassionate support to terminally ill patients and their families in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock and surrounding counties. Hospice care is available to terminally ill people with a life expectancy of six months or less, regardless of ability to pay. Tb learn more about hospice care, grief support, or becoming a volunteer call Hospice of the Rapidan at 540-825-4840 or visit online at www.hotr.org. Basket Bingo in Amissville The excitement returns! Saturday, April 29 Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Doors open at 5 p.m. Games begin at 6 p.m. The event is Basket Bingo. That’s right, the famous and much-desired Longaberger baskets are being given away as bingo prizes that night in Amissville. You will play 20 regular bingo games for the admission fee of $20.00 in advance — $25.00 at the door. A Longaberger™ basket will be awarded each bingo winner. In addition, there will be five JACKPOT bingo games. Play those for $5.00 each. Refreshments will be sold at intermission. For advance ticket purchase, stop by the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company (Route 211) next Monday, between 7 and 9 pm or call any of the following Amissville folks: Sarah Latham 937-4410 John Pearre 937-2109 Sheila Smith 937-3170 Wait—there’s more. Yes, well also hold two raffles. For raffle tickets of just $1 (6 for $5 dollars) you’ll have a chance at one of the treasured Longaberger™ basket sets. All of the baskets will be on display at the fire hall on Basket Bingo night! Public speaking workshop A Public Speaking Workshop is scheduled for Sunday April 23 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Washington, Virginia. The workshop is taught by Julie Portma^ and sponsored by Ki Theatre. Julie is an award winning writer and actress who lives in Rappahannock County. In addition to performing she gives keynote addresses at conferences throughout the country. Workshop participants will learn how to deliver a compelling message and identify stories that have an impact on audiences. People will practice basic skills: how to connect with listeners, create an authentic presence and present a speech without the jitters. Public Speaking skills are a great way to support and enrich your professional and volunteer work. No prior experience is necessary. Just bring an openness and desire to learn from one another. The fee is $75. Participants can register by calling Ki Theatre 540-937-3164 or emailing: lori@kitheare.com Woodville Baptist Church Woodville Baptist Church is located in beautiful Woodville, Virginia in Rappahannock County right off of Rt.522. At Woodville Baptist Church their faith is built on what God has revealed to them through the Bible, God’s Word. They believe that the Bible contains no errors, mistakes, myths, nor legends. They believe that the Bible teaches that we need to share our faith, share our hope, and positively impact our community. This sharing and impacting is often called, mission. Jesus Christ has commanded us in Matthew 28:19-20, to “go and make disciples of aft nations, Woodville Baptist Church baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (NIV). New pews for the church were purchased by a legacy of Mrs. Rena A. (Mrs. J. Hill) O’Bannon in 1936. On the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the church, in July 1977 a service was held to dedicate the new bell steeple, paid for by contributions in memory of loved ones, and former members of Rev. Paul David Larrimore and Margaret Larrimore the congregation. New pastor In February 2006, Woodville Baptist Church . officially installed its new pastor, Rev. Paul David Larrimore. Rev. Larrimore attended and holds a Bachelor and Master of Theology degree from Southern Bible Seminary of Kansas City, MO. and earned his doctorate of Theology from there as well. He has an extended background as an evangelist and radio minister, and is also a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Rev. Larrimore’s wife, Margaret, is also an established Bible teacher, woman’s speaker, and has a ministry of counseling to abused women. They both look forward to a long and productive ministry in Woodville, and invite those in the area to come and see what the Lord is doing at Woodville Baptist. Sunday School at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. worship followed by Sunday evening services at 7 p.m., Wednesday evening Prayer service at 7:30 p.m. then choir at 8 p.m. Vacation Bible School in the summer. Home coming following by revival services in September. The church hosts an Easter sunrise service on Red Oak Mountain every year. For any information on the services call the church at (540) 9873317. Religious Notes Easter Service Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperryville will be having services from Monday, April 10 through Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Each night will have a different guest speaker. Ibnight is Reverend Terry Brown of Reva and Friday Gospel Singers from Rappahannock County. On Sunday, April 16 at 6 a.m. Sunrise services, with Reverend James G. Mack as guest preacher, following the morning worship at 11 a.m., with Reverend Anna L. Allsberry, Associate Pastor of Hopewell will bring the message. Breakfast will be served following the services. Everyone is welcome. Easter Sunrise Service Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington invites you to join them at 6:15 a.m. for their annual Easter Sunrise Service at Nels and Donna Parson’s property on Piedmont Avenue just outside of town. The Rev. Jennings W. Hobson, III will lead the service with coffee and refreshments following at Trinity’s Parish Hall. Schedule for this week at Trinity: April 13, 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service , April 14, 12 p.m. Good Friday Service , April 16, 6:15 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service , 8 a.m. Holy Communion , 9:15 a.m. Family Service, 11a.m. Holy Communion . At 10:15 a.m. an Easter Egg Hunt will be held for the children Easter Breakfast Forest Grove Church will serve its regular Easter Breakfast at the Forest Grove School. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m, until 9:30 a.m. The menu will be scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, fried apples , country sausage, gravy, and biscuits. Forest Grove School is located at the junctions of Routes 729 and Forest Grove Rd. Viewtown, Va. All are welcome ! Shiloh Baptist Church On April 16, Shiloh Baptist Church, Woodville, will have an Easter Sunrise Service at 5:30 a.m. with Reverend Herbert Johnson from Promise Land Baptist Church and the chinch family will be the guest. Breakfast will be served, No Sunday School or 11 a.m. worship services. Rev. Michael E. Tinsley, Sr. - Pastor Slate Mills Baptist Church Rev. Sandy Martin and congregation invites you, on April 16, at Slate Mills Baptist Church for an Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m., followed by breakfast at 7 a.m. Their Esister Cantata, The Resurrection of Christ will be held at 9 a.m. Novum Baptist Church Novum Baptist Church invites you to join them for their Easter Worship Services. Come and share in their observance of God’s wonderful grace and their celebration of the Lord’s resurrection, Thursday, April 13 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p..m., they will have a special worship ser vice to observe the events of the The Last Supper, betrayal, and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Communion will be served. At 6 a.m. on Easter morning, April 16, they will have a Sunrise Service in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ followed by a complimentary breakfast in their fellowship hall. They will then have Sunday School for all ages at 8:46 a.m. and Worship Service at 10 a.m., an hour earlier than their usual Sunday services. All are welcome and sincerely invited tc share in these times of worship and celebration. They would love to share this Holy time with you, F. T. Baptist On April 16, F. T. Baptist will have a sunrise service on a hillside at Mary Revercomb’s farm on Peola Mills Road, near Old Rag at 7 a.m. From Sperryville, go south on 231 (F. T. Valley Road) about 7 miles. About 1/8 mile after intersection of 707, turn right on Peola Mills Road. Parking is at first driveway on the right by big white house. Everyone is welcome. There will be an informal breakfast at the church after the service. Woodville Baptist Church Woodville Baptist Church will be holding its annual Easter Sunrise Service on Red Oak Mountain at 6 a.m. Participating in the service along with Rev. Paul Larrimore will be Ed Taylor of Amissville Baptist Church, John Heddleston of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, and Mark Veangeles of Forest Glen Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to attend. Hymn Sing Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist resumes their Tuesday night hymn singing on April 4 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Singing is for one hour. Everyone is invited with refreshments and fellowship afterward. Maundy Thursday Service Little Fork Church will hold a Maundy Thursday service on April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Schedule for Holy week April 13 - Maundy Thursday at Willis Chapel UMC - Pot Luck dinner at 6 p.m., worship service at 7 p.m. April 14 - Good Friday Tenebrae Service at Sperryville UMC- 7 p.m. April 16 — Ea&ter Sunrise at Flint Hill UMC 7 a.m., breakfast following at the Flint Hill Fire Hall. April 16 - Easter worship services on the Rappahannock UM Charge - Willis Chapel UMC 9:55 a.m., SperryviHe UMC 11:30 a.m., (no 8:45 a.m., service at Flint Hill UMC this week only). Purpose Driven Life - Women’s Bible Study What on Earth am I here for? A 7-week Bible study will begin on April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Amissville area. Call by April 13 for more details and to obtain study materials. Phone Stephanie Kennedy at (540) 937-4987. Revival Services Amissville Full Gospel Church in Amissville invites everyone to attend their spring revival beginning Sunday, April 16 through Friday, April 21. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. with morfiing worship to follow at 11 a.m. Each night revival will begin at 7:30 p.m. except Sunday the 16th when service will begin at 6 p.m. The guest speaker will be Evangelist Jimmy John Millikin for the revival week. Special singing is planned for all services. The church is located on Viewtown Road less than 1 mile from Route 211. JSveryone is welcome. For more information call Pastor J. T. Pittman at (540) 937-3645. Thornton’s Gap Regular Raptist Church will have a revival beginning April 17 through April 21 at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Dr. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle, Va., will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome. Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church of Washington, will be having revival services starting Sunday, April 23 going through Friday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m., with Evangelist Mark Rogers preaching and singing. Pastor John Burke invites everyone to attend. Shawl Ministry Do you like to knit or crochet? Would you like to learn? Come and be a part of the Prayer Shawl Ministry, a group which lovingly creates shawls for those in their community that may be grieving, dealing with illness, or suffering from a loss, and also for those experiencing a joy such as a wedding or new baby. The Amissville United Methodist Women are sponsoring a local unit of this nationwide ministry which will be meeting on the first and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Contact Betty Jean Wheeler at 937-8251 or Sarah Boelte at 987-8819 for more information . Wonderful information about this ministry may be obtained from the website www. shawlministry.com. Kids’ Community Bible Club A Kids’ Community Bible Club sponsored by Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Trinity Episcopal Church and Washington Baptist Church has begun its second year and wants to invite all children in Grades 1-3 to attend. The Kids’ Club meets on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 p. m. to 5 p. m. at the Washington Baptist Church. This program consists of Bible memorization, games, singing, crafts, refreshments and fun all orchestrated by Rev. Jon Heddleston. Rev. Jennings Hobson, and Rev. Phil Bailey. 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All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3p .m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. For email, send to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers. com CALL FOR ARTISTS , OF RAPPAHANNOCK The second annual Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour will take place November 4 and 5, 2006. All artists who participated last year in the open studio portion of the tour, and other artists interested in having an open studio, should contact Joanne Hilty at 675-2205 or at johilty@shentel.net by April 30 to be included in this event. All sites offered will be visited by May 2 to ensure accessibility and parking accommodations, a big factor due to the great success of 2005. Applications for open studio artists will be mailed May 15. Please follow deadline dates in order not to be left out of this wonderful RAACsponsored event and opportunity to present your work. Watch the newspaper and Rappnet for more information. EXHIBITION TITLE: unRAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY A juried exhibition of themes and visions contrary to the scenic, small town, and natural settings of Rappahannock County, VA. You do not have to be familiar with Rappahannock County to enter. We are simply looking for artists who can create work that captures visions of urban sprawl, waste, pollution, traffic, mass culture, etc. Open to artists living in DC, MD, PA VA and WV. JURORS: Jane Livingston, nationally renowned curator and Chris Johns, Editor-inChief of National Geographic Magazine. SIZE LIMIT: no larger them 42” in length or width. No 3D works or prints (monoprints & photos accepted). Work must have been created within the laot two years. PRIZES: $600 in cash awards. 30% commission to gallery. DATES: Show June 2 - July 2. ENTRY FEE: $25/1-3 slides labeled with name, title, medium, dimensions. JURY NOTIFICATION: lb be mailed out after April 15. Send slides and application fee to Middle Street Gallery, P.O. Box 341, Washington, VA 22747. Include SASE for return of slides. Info at 540-675-3440 or www.middlestreetgallery.org. A call to artists The Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill is seeking local artists to display their artwork in the upstairs gallery. All forms of artwork will be considered. Please stop by the Tavern or call (540) 675-3227 to submit. Regular weekly events at the Griffin Tavern Monday -Chess League Starting this month, we are going to have Sushi EVERY OTHER Monday, so mark your calendars! Mon. 24th, May - Mon. 8th AND Mon. 22nd And so on.Hope to see you here! Sushi menu begins at 4 pm. Tuesday- Dart League Wednesday- All you can eat spaghetti On Thursday, Trivia, come out and test your mental metal with some of the county’s brainiest. Fun starts at 7 p.m. For more information, please call (540) 675-3227 Nature’s Way Day Spa: Spa sessions at Hearthstone School Nature’s Way Day Spa (located on the upper level of Hearthstone school) at 11576 Lee Highway is now open for appointments Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat from 10 - 4. Treat yourself or a friend for an hour, or a day, of the ultimate pampering experience! Gift Certificates available. Call (540) 987-9777 to schedule an appointment. Introductory Special. Three -60 min- massage sessions for $160 ($35 savings). Discover Sun and Moon Yoga amid the beauty of Rappahannock County Ihese classes are at all levels and designed for the beginner as well as the more experienced yoga practitioner. This week is the first week of the spring yoga session at Belle Meade Schoolhouse, which will continue until July 2. (11 weeks) Please drop in at any time; your first class is free! Classes are Monday, 9:30-11am (Mary, Janice), Wednesday, 6-7:30pm (Mary, Janice) and Friday, 9:30-11am, Maiy/Kit. Please call Mary O’Meara at 825-1215 with questions, or email at maryomeara@earthlink.net. Registration forms are available at the door, or online at http:www.sxmandmoonstudio.com. Time to start a new SynergyDance class with Virginie Thursday morning March 16 from 9:15 am to 10: 45am. Switzerland was wonderful and they loved SynergyDance! The series of 6 classes will go on till the end of April (no class April 20) drop in $15 or $72 for 6 classes. For more information call Virginie at 937 5609. April: Waterco’or and acrylic ink on display and for sale at the gallery of Linden Vineyards For the month of April, Sally Nash’s recent work in watercolor and acrylic ink will be on display and for sale at the gallery of Linden Vineyards. Take this opportunity for an experience that touches all the senses—spring at a beautiful vineyard, delicious and award-winning wines and stimulating inspiring artwork. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 11 to 5. Phone numbers to call for information: Workspace for Choreographers 540-987-9234, Linden Vineyards 540-364-1997. April at the Blue Rock Inn: 4/14 Street Legal 4/21 Andrew Acosta 4/28 Ben Mason & Friends Cinco de Mayo details to be announced soon! As always, the music starts at 7 p.m. and is free. Come early and ei\joy a delicious dinner and tasty beverages. For more info, contact Jim McCullough at 987-3190. April Red Cross Blood Drives 4/24 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Culpeper Regional Hospital 4/25 — 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Madison Head Start Health Fair 4/27 — 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Culpeper County High School Your blood saves lives! Please mark your calendar and plan to donate. Remember to drink lots of fluids — water or juice are best — the day before, and the day of, the blood drive. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and fatty foods. To give blood, you must be generally healthy, 17 years of age or more, and weigh at least 110 pounds. April Red Cross Classes CPR and First Aid - April 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information call the Red Cross at 825-8611. April 13,14,17: Three-days Arts and Crafts Camp with Janet Kerig Arts and L/ralts Arts Camp tor ages 6-12 on April 13,14 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rappahannock Recreation Park (Pirate Park) in Washington. Spend Spring Break working on unique arts and crafts projects with a professional artist. The emphasis is on Creativity, Fun. Games and the Great Outdoors. The multiMedia experience includes: Basket weaving, paper making watercolor painting, drawing , bead work and jewelry making, beeswax candles, art from nature, drumming and movement. Children bring lunch, snack, drinks . RAIN or SHINE. For more information call (540) 9878670. or email artsandcraftscamp@yahoo.com April 14: RAAC Library Talk RAAC library talk April 14 to feature defender of Sudanese people A refugee turned activist from the conflictplagued region of Western Sudan will speak at the Rappahannock library, Friday April 14 at 8 p.m. Mohamed Adam Yahya, from the Darfur region of Sudan, is co-founder and chairman of the Damanga Coalition for Freedom and Democracy (DCFD) Yahya volunteers with others to alert the world to the abuses unfolding in Western Sudan, focusing much of his time and energy speaking at rallies and conferences across the country. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community as part of the Second Friday at the Library Series. Admission is free. Call 675-3193 for details. April 14: The Flying Pig Pub Dontez Harris will be playing at The Flying Pig Pub in Sperryville. Harris plays cool jazz from 8 p.m. till around 9:30 p.m. Than we hand out the mikes and invite you to take the stage with Dontez Karaoke on April 15. Bo Tato will be playing outside starting at 12 noon on Saturday this band will delight you with old blues times.Back by popular demand, John Fritz will be performing at the Pub, show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 987-3600 April 14: Blue Rock Music This week back by popular demand is STREET LEGAL. These guys bring the positive vibes and rockin’ sounds to the Blue Rock Inn this Friday, April 14th at 7 p.m. Their music is reggae rock and is sure to put a smile on your face and get your feet moving. Admission is FREE. Come early and enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Jim. Then relax in the pub with tasty beverages and listen to one of the best bands around. For more details contact Jim McCullough at (540) 987-3190. The Blue Rock Inn is located at 12567 Lee Highway, Washington, across from RCHS. April 15: Easter Egg Hunt Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be having its annual free Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 15 at 11 a.m. for all children up through the age of 12. A plastic firefighters helmet with candy will be given each child. ' April 15,16: Spring Fling Festival at Graves’ Mountain Lodge Graves’ Mountain Lodge is celebrating the arrival of spring with their 15th Annual Spring Fling Festival. Join us Saturday April 22 and Sunday April 23, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day. Enjoy two fun-filled days packed with: live music, arts and crafts, delicious home-cooked food, hayrides, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, farm animals and our first-ever wine tasting tent. FREE ADMISSION AND FREE PARKING!!! April 16: Griffin Tavern Easter Sunday Brunch Griffin Tavern will be serving an Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet on April 16 from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Buffet items will include Breakfast as well as Dinner choices. Cost for buffet is $20 adults and $8 children. Please call (540) 675-3227 for reservations. Also live music this weekend: Friday: Danny Schneible. Saturday: Elizabeth Lawrence April 19: LEPC meeting The Rappahannock County Local Emergency Planning Committee will (LEPC) will meet on Wednesday, April 19 at 10 a.m. in the courthouse. Interested residents are invited to attend. All are reminded that information on emergency planning, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and county Emergency Operations Plan is available at the Office of Emergency Management in the Magistrate’s Office next to the sheriff’s office. Main subjects will be progress on portable generr ator and plan to improve communication. April 19: Garden Club Annual Meeting The Annual Business Meeting of the Rappahannock County Garden Club will be held on Wednesday, April 19th, at 12 noon at the Washington Fire Hall. This will be a potluck lunch, with horticulture displays of flowering branches, major and minor bulbs, and with design classes of underwater design, and a decorator’s choice design featuring a decorated hat. This meeting is open to all, but guests should telephone Charlotte Laing, at 937-3511, so enough seating can be provided. April 20: Women's Bible Study What on Earth am I here for? A women’s bible study will begin a 7-week study beginning April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Amissville area. Hosted by Stephanie Kennedy, they will be held each Thursday evening. Call by April 13 for more details and to obtain study materials. Phone Stephanie at (540) 937-4987. April 20: RappFLOW meeting Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed (RappFLOW) will meet on Thursday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Everyone is welcome. Agenda will include schedule and orientation for water quality monitoring and stream banks observations in the Rush River subwatersheds. Volunteers are needed. For more information see www.rappflow.org or call Christina at 937-5968. April 20: Relay for Life Team Captains meeting The third meeting of the Rappahannock County Chapter of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Team Captains will be held on Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. Everyone thinking about participating as a Ifeam Captain in the Relay, and anyone can do it, is invited to attend. The overall plans and preparations for the upcoming Relay will be discussed at this meeting. Team packages and information to help your team get started will still be available. This is the last meeting prior to Bank Night and the Relay. New teams are welcome until the day of the Relay (May 20). But team registration is critical if you want your team’s name on the t-shirt and to assure that your team will have the right size shirts. Please call Bette Mahoney 675-3446 for further information. April 20: Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association meeting The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its meeting on Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service building at the comer of Davis Street and South West Street, Culpeper. The program will feature Preparing for Honey. For information call Ann Harman at (540) 364-4660. FREE Food Every Month Additional food to add to your kitchen pantry based on the number of people in your family. On April 20, May 18 and June 15 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Check newspaper or call 675-3313 to confirm future dates, Where is it? Washington Baptist Church 180 Gay Street, Washington, VA. Families that are income eligible or that receive Food Stamps, Medicaid and/ or SSI will automatically qualify to receive USDA Food Commodities. Registration & Distribution will be first come - first served! Questions may be directed to (540)-675-3716, (540)-675-3336 or (540)-987-9101. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Community Care Coalition. April 22: Community Drum Circle All are invited to join in creating rhythm and music on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22 from 6 - 7:30 at Sage, in the Rappahannock Wellness Center. It’s fun, easy, and different every time. Group drumming cam stimulate coordination, cooperation, greater listening skills, and has been scientifically proven to reduce stress. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. There are plenty of drums and instruments to share, or bring your own. Suggested donation $5 -10 (children free). For more information, call Wendi at Sage (540)987-9699. April 22: Third Annual “Womanless Beauty Pageant” The third annual “Womanless Beauty Pageant” will be on April 22 at 6 p.m. at Rappahannock County Elementary School, lb benefit Carolyn’s Live, Laugh, Love Relay for Life Team. Registration $10 talent competition (optional). Admission $5 per person 13 and up, $2 person 12 under and five and under, free. Help support the American Cancer Society for Life. For more information call Karen Williams at 635-4673 or Carolyn Leake at 635-2073. April 22: Fodderstack 10-K Fodderstack 10-K race will be on April 22nd. The entry form is available at the County webpage www.rappahannockcountyva,gov, under the Notices and documents link. April 22: RCHS Annual Powder Puff Football Game Rappahannock County High School will host its annual Powder Puff Football Game April 22 at 2 p.m. on the athletic practice field. The game pits the junior high school girls against the seniors. The boys, who serve as cheerleaders, plan a halftime show. Admission is $5 for an adult and $3 for each student. Children four and under are free April 22: Crusaders-Rappahannock Relay for Life Team Melvin’s Crusaders-Rappahannock Relay for Life Tfeam will be holding a Ladies Bazaar on April 22nd from, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held in the Rappahannock County High School Commons. There will be Longaberger baskets, Mary Kay Makeup Consultant, Pampered Chef, handmade jewelry and decorations for the home, and lots more. We will have baked goods ( homemade rolls, cakes, pies, and cookies) and boxed lunches available for purchase. Any questions you can email tatyjaetialy@aol.com. Come out for shopping, eating, and socializing for a good cause. April 22: Miss Warren County 4-H Pageant A Warren County 4-H Pageant on Saturday, April 22, rehearsal Friday, April 21 starting at 7 p.m. at E W Morrison school in Front Royal. $30 entry/sponsor fee, $5 photogenic can bring pictures on April 21. Do not have to be a member of 4-H to participate. Open to residents of Warren, Frederick, Page, Clarke, Shenandoah and Rappahannock counties. For more information, contact Kim at (540) 636-4554 or email at kdal@adelphia.net. April 23: Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance Tax Credit Seminar Sunday, April 23 at 1 p.m. at the Washington Tbwn Hall. Would you like to lower your Virginia taxes? A panel of experts will discuss how to buy and sell tax credits related to conservation easements. If you are an easement donor looking to sell tax credits, come and meet some buyers. If you are looking to lower your taxes and are interested in buying tax credits, come and meet some sellers. Contact information call or email Susann Graham, rccal@eauthlink.net or leave a message at (540) 987-9118. April 23: Rappahannock Pageant Registration Miss Rappahannock Pageant Registration at 2 p.m. Rehearsal at 2:30 p.m. at Rappahannock County Elementary School gymnasium. Registration is $35, forms and questions, call Ray Boc (987-9706) or Judy Reidinger (9879600). April 27: Rappahannock-Rapidan Orientations The Rappahannock-Rapidan Medical Reserve Corps needs you! Thursday, April 27 Culpeper Rescue Squad from 7-8 p.m. Complete an application form either by contacting the office at 540-829-7350 ext 132 or online at http:rrmrc.vdh.virignina.gov or via email at rrmrc.vdh.virginia.gov. April 29: Miss Rappahannock Pageant Miss Rappahannock Pageant at 5 p.m. at Rappahannock County Elementary School gymnasium. Admission $5 for all adults, $3 for children under 10 (non-participants). April 29: Hearthstone School’s Annual Open House On Saturday, April 29, Hearthstone School will hold its Annual Open House from 12 noon until 4 p.m. Hearthstone School offers a unique Waldorf-based curriculum which blends traditional and innovative elements to bring academics to life, fostering imagination, creativity and academic success. Hearthstone strives to educate and nurture the whole child - head, heart and hands ~ through academics, arts, natural sciences, community service, practical life skills and physical activities. Come tour the school, visit classrooms, meet with teachers, parents and students. Hearthstone School is located on Route 211, two miles west of Sperryville, VA. Questions? Please call the School Office at (540) r 987-9212. April 29: Fifth Annual Rappahannock Spring Plant Sale For the fifth year, local and nearby growers will be gathering at Waterpenny Farm in Sperryville, Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This sale offers one stop shopping for annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetable plants, as well as vines, and ornamental shrubs and trees. There will be a good selection of native plants. Other products include garden decorations, flower essences, and grass fed beef, lamb and pastured pork. Delicious bakery products and refreshments will be available throughout the day from Apple Hill Bakery. Participating in the sale are Blue Ridge Botanicals, Eastwoods Nurseries, Enchanter’s Gardens, Field and Flower, Momingside Farm & Nursery, Mount Vernon Farm, Persimmon Springs Nursery, Quail Spring Farm, Straw Into Gold, and Waterpenny Farm. Students from the Rappahannock High School farm 2table project will be selling a variety of plants they have grown. Some of the proceeds from the vendor fees will go to Waterpenny Farm’s low-income share program through the Capital Area Food Bank. Waterpenny Farm is located on Route 211, east of Sperryville. Signs will be posted. For more information, call (540) 987-8567. April 29: Rabies Vaccination Clinic Saturday, April 29, at the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) Route 639 off of Route 211 in Amissville by the landfill 9 a.m. -1 p.m. $10 per pet. All proceeds go to RAWL. Vaccinations will be available for cats and dogs from any county. Pets must be at least 4 months old. For more information call 937-3336 or visit http://www.rawldogs.org April 29: “GospelFest” at Theatre The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) and the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation will cosponsor, “Gospel Fest” on April 29, 3-6 PM, at the Theatre in Washington, Virginia. The program will feature local singers and musicians, refreshments and a social for the public and alumni and friends of Scrabble School. The event is a fund raiser to match the grant dollars received for preliminary planning and engineering studies being completed for the rehab of the school building. The county’s “Senior Center and Scrabble School Heritage Center” will be housed at the site. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. For more information, call Dorothy Warner, 987-8103. April 29: Wakefield Country Day School seventh annual spring auction and dinner On Saturday, April 29th, Wakefield Country Day School will host its seventh annual Spring Auction and Dinner, with the theme, Mountain Spring. Tickets are $50 per person, which includes a reception with musical entertainment, delicious hors d’oeuvres, complimentary wine and beer, a sit-down dinner catered by the Flint Hill Public House, a silent auction with over 100 items that range from antiques and personal services to weekend getaways, and a five auction featuring unique class entries. For reservations or to donate an }tem, please call 540-635-8555, ext. 231.

Emily Henry received the Top Salesperson award for the Long and Foster office in Warrenton. This award was given to Emily at the annual awards banquet held at The Fauquier Springs Club in March. The Warrenton Long and Foster office contains approximately 100 agents and covers the Greater Piedmont area. Also, Emily is a member of the Long and Foster Founders Club, Platinum Club of the Great Piedmont Board of Kealtor and Realty Alliance lop 5% of Real Estate Professionals. Emily entered the real estate professionals in 1987. She lives in Rappahannock Co. with her husband and 2 children. www.emilyhenry.longandfoster.net m » ‘Look at what I goto’ By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News Staff Writer There is a whole genre of photographs found exclusively in small, local newspapers. It’s a phenomenon unremarked and unanalyzed until now. Everyone has seen them, and newspapers know what they are. Yet they don’t even have a name and the professional picture taker would never think to submit one for review for an award. They seem too everyday, too common to take seriously. But in reality, they aren’t common at all. Larger newspapers and magazines rarely have examples of it. A photographer styling him or herself an artist would be unlikely to take pictures like it. Private citizens taking snapshots might have one, but not often. For the lack of an official name, let us call them: lookatwhatlgots. You’ve seen them. They are the country cousin of the award shot, of a person holding a plaque, certificate or trophy. They are the tomboy sister to the “lookatwhatlmade” shot, of an artisan, artist, hobbyist or student holding their creation. But they are different and rarer than either the “lookatwhatldid” and the “lookatwhatlmade”. Maybe they only exist in rural areas, where man and nature interact more. The theme is always a person holding their prize. The prize is either a plant or an animal. Generally, it is a man with a dead animal or a woman with a plant she grew. There are men with plants they grew, but you almost never see- a picture of a woman proudly holding up a dead animal. The most ordinary type is the annual hunting season- look-at-what-Ibagged shot of a happy hunter with a deer or turkey. That and the look-at-the-fish-I-caught shot. Interestingly, it isn’t important that they be unusually large or heavy. They just commemorate a successful hunt, especially if a child is involved. People come to the newspaper with their prize, convinced of the newsworthiness of their fish, bird, deer or whatever. And it is news. Oh, not in the sense of a fire, a crash or a budget crisis- but in the sense of documenting the life of the community. They say “gee whiz, look at that thing Bob had”. For whatever reasons, the 1960s and 1970s were the heyday for the lookatwhatlgot. In the 1950s, at least at the Rappahannock News, the feel of the paper was a bit too somber, too formal and self importantly serious to show a person just holding a snake. More recently, there have been some- but it seems people don’t think to run to the newspaper with their funky big tomato or the snake they found on a winter day as often as in the past. Rappahannock residents of all stripes and outlooks tend to celebrate and enshrine all things special and particular about our home. And a major part of the mission of the Rappahannock News is to do the same. So next time you shoot a deer with weird antlers, grow a bizarre looking eggplant, or find a really big walking stick bug, stop and think to yourself: “should this be in the paper?” Bill Kossler can be reached at billvivre@hotmail.com Editor’s Note: Bill is no longer a writer with the Rappahannock News. He has gone to St. Croix in search of tropical “lookatwhatlgots.” 7.8209 acres with Hughes river boundary near Old Rag Mountain. Dilapidated log cabin on property. Offered at $160,000 Beautifully restored 1 770 home on 1 18 acres. Property in two tracts with commercial potential. Offered at $6,490,000 U t\det Con«act 89 acres close to Little Washington. Mountain views and stream. Offered at $2,000,000 You can see all this spectacular natural beauty that nature offers from the unique Sycamore hill Mouse on the hilltop just outside Little Washington! The excitement of spring with the colors and joyous sounds of nature are exhilarating as you meander the two miles of walking trails situated on just under 52 acres, home has three bedrooms and three baths on the main level, and Kitchen off the Great Room with fireplace. Lower level also has Kitchen in Great Room with bedroom and bath adjoining. Workshop, studio and storage areas complete the walk out lower level. Offered at $ 1,650,000 Butch Zindel butch@rapprealestate.com Trish Bartholomew tbart 1 @earthlink. net PPAHANNOCE |EAL ESTATE RESOURCES 540-675-1190 Hard to find 5 acres in estate area of Fairfax County, convenient to Fairfax County, convenient to Fairfax Parkway. Partially wooded with building sites. Offered at $3,500,000 Beautifully wooded 79 acres. Many building sites, mature trees with picturesque streams. Winter views. Endless possibilities. You really have to walk this property to see all it has to offer. Offered at $995,000 www.Rapp4hannockRealEstateResources.com Enjoy the views of Rappahannock Custom Cape Cod on 31 acres with mountain, pastoral and water views. Inviting front porch welcomes you into great room, four bedrooms, spacious kitchen and hardwood floors. Acreage is very usable and currently wooded. Could easily be cleared for horses or left in its natural setting. Offered at $940,000 Emily Henry 540-341-3528 800-523-8846 x3528 .. LONG & ¥ POSTER Ki.UTuR.vij} so

_____ ' " GospelFest’ planned at The Theatre A festive gathering to support the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation By Bob Lander Special to the Rappahannock News A festival of gospel music will be held at the Theatre in Washington on April 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community (RAAC) and the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation are co-sponsors of the event to benefit the planned Senior Center and Scrabble School Heritage Center. “Local talent will be featured, refreshments will be available and we’ll even have a neighborhood social,” announced Claudia Mitchell, RAAC President. She commented that RAAC and the Foundation had worked together in January to bring to the “Second Friday Series” an informative program about the plans for the Scrabble School building. Mitchell added, “This program was well attended and I hope the county will turn out for this special event to help with this community project.” The “GospelFest” will be a iund raiser for the building rehab and site work that is tentatively scheduled to begin in the Fall. Reservations can be made by contacting Dorothy Warner (540-0987-8103) or Bob Lander (klplander@aol.com Donations are $20 for adults and $10 for students. As the seating is limited, Mrs. Warner suggests making your reservations early. Nanette Butler Roberts will be the Master of Ceremonies and one of the performers. Bob Chappell, Superintendent of Rappahannock County Schools, will add his unique brand of gospel music. Evangelist David Clanagan, Donnie and Cindy Carter, George Banks, Karen Jennings, the Reynolds Baptist Church Praise Team and others will bring performances to the Festival that will delight and inspire the audience. Singing, playing and dancing will be from 3 to 5 p.m. followed by refreshments and social time “under the tent” until 6 p.m. The Rappahannock Board of Supervisors approved the “Senior Center and Scrabble School Heritage Center” in November 2005. The two Centers will be housed at the former Scrabble School site in Scrabble, off Route 522 on Route 626. The seniors will be able to conduct all of their current activities and more at the site and the Scrabble School Foundation will conduct its interpretive educational and historical story about the school and its students. It is anticipated that the public also will be able to use the facility for activities appropriate for the structure and site. A public park environment is plaimed for the two acres surrounding the building. Currently, RB Studio, of Charlottesville, is preparing plans for approval by the County and the Foundation that will incorporate the requirements for the seniors, the Foundation and public use. Site sketches and preliminary plans will be available for public review at the GospelFest. The Foundation has received grant funds from the Dowager Fund at the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, the Alice Rosenwald Flexible Fund, and the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. The proceeds from the GospelFest will be used to “match” the $5,000 grant, dollar for dollar, received from the Rosenwald Fund. T Pickin’ Party equals fun for all By Jan Clatterbuck Rappahannock News Staff Writer The recent Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Pickin’ Party was a great night of fun in an alcohol and smoke free environment. Between 20-25 musicians provided the entertainment. They came from surrounding counties and. entertained a crowd of 75 with bluegrass, gospel and country music. The auxiliary was selling great refreshments at a price you could not resist. There was a 50/50 raffle which was won that evening by Mike Turner of Woodville. He donated his winnings back to the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliaiy. The next Pickin’ Party is scheduled for Saturday, May 13 starting at 6 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to listen to good music, have some good food, see old friends, meet new ones and help raise much needed funds to support your local fire department. For more information on the Pickin’ Party call Margaret Best at (540) 923-5016 or Michelle Jenkins at (540) 9879440. Photo by Richard Lykes Bob Chappell r JENKINS HOLLOW The Hazel River Runs Through it! Sits high on a hill overlooking the Hazel River w/ breathtaking views of Old Rag and Hazel Mtns. Total seclusion and only a short walk to the SNR Lg home features 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA, Formal LR, DR; FR w/brick hearth, lvj entry M i w/new neartiano wooa cookstove on brick hearth. L person Jacuzzi &. sep shwr MBA. Wrap around pch. HW floors, cer tile. Room for horses. Whole house gen sys. Full walkout basement From Sperryville: L522, R231, R68I, R Manahoac Ln, house on R. By appt. only. 987-9133 $779,OCX) Sharif speaks The public is invited to a question and answer program with Mr. Faysal Y. Sharif, Arab/Muslim Consultant with the Virginia Baptist Mission Board. This event will take place on Sunday, April 23, at 1 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. You are also invited to hear about his work with the Virginia Baptist Mission Board at 9:45 a.m. and his testimony of how he converted to the Christian faith in the eleven o’clock morning worship service. We will also have a covered-dish lunch which you are invited too as well. For more information you may call the Church Office at 675-3336. Mr. Sharif was bom and raised a Muslim in Yemen. He is the founder and director of the “People of the Book Ministry” based in northern Virginia. From 1978 to 1998 his career involved him in an extensive broad-based profession in international management consulting services to both private and public sectors. He has worked with the US AID, the World Bernk, the government of Yemen and Hollands. His work has taken him to 42 countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Far East and North America. Fluent in English, Arabic and Swahili, Mr. Sharif is a graduate of the American University of Beirut, Lebanon and has earned an MBA in International Business from George Washington University of Washington, D.C. REAL ESTATE AUCTION Friday, April 28, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. 1.4272 +/- unimproved acres Auction conducted at Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad house, 14711 Lee Highway, Rt 211, Amissville, VA All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situate in Stonewall-Hawthorne Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, on Virginia Rt. 729, as described on plat and survey prepared by VH&D, Inc., Land Planners and Surveyors, dated September 17, 1990, and containing 1.4272 acres, more or less, recorded in Deed Book 183 page 687 among the land records of the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, Rappahannock County, Virginia. AND being that same tract or parcel of land acquired by Emiel K. Smet and Lynda W. Smet, husband and wife, by deed dated July 3, 1991 from Barbour J. Weaver, widowed and not remarried, recorded in Deed Book 186 at page 470 among the aforesaid land records of Rappahannock County, Virginia. Currently zoned agricultural Tax Map 42-7. Owner: AVFD For complete bidder's package including terms and conditions: Bill Payne Auctions, inc. v*af33o PO. Box 178, Amissville, VA 20106 540-937-4142 payne729@earthlink. net www. bpauctions. com Arm field, Miller & Ripley FINE PROPERTIES, LLC WASHINGTON 540.675.1488 MIDDLEBURG 540.687.6395 ArmfieldMillerRipley.com Hazel River Farm, Sperryville, VA Premier equestrian facility in Thornton Hounds territory. 85+ acres. Phenomenal views. Hazel River frontage. Spacious 3 BR, 3.5 BA main house. 2 BR managers house. 7 stall centeraisle bam, equipment garage. Kennel, machine shed, more. Four board fencing. 6 large paddocks — all with water. 4 run-in sheds. Horse training/driving facilities. $2,885,000. Howie Swaim Amy Sloane Timbers Alan Zuschlag 540-522-3921 540-987-8668 540-937-6124 Highland Farm, Lakota, VA 30 acre estate on three tax parcels in southern Fauquier County. Rappahannock River frontage. Commanding views. Manicured lawns. Sparkling pool. Koi pond. Historic stone guest cottage. Four bedroom main house, includes 2 master suites, stone fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, solarium with jacuzzi. Horse facilities include 5 stall barn with foaling room, wash stall and loft, run-in sheds and board fenced paddocks. $2,000,000. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Indian Run, Rixeyville, VA Grand colonial loaded with extras on 75 mostly wooded acres. Over 9,000 square feet, master bedroom suite with balcony overlooking pond, 4 other BR, 4.5 BA, fireplace in great room and bar, formal dining roftm, office and media room. Granite counters, cherry floors, Windjammer windows, decks, balcony, porches, garages and more. All this plus 2nd old farmhouse. $2,750,000. Call for price with less land. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Glen Gordon, Huntly, VA 45 acres of spectacular Blue Ridge views. Historic 7,000 sq. ft. manor house, stables, guest house, tenant house, pool. High ceilings, oak paneled hunt room, 5 bedrooms, 7 fireplaces. Perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. $2,900,000. Ruth Ripley 540-687-6395 Alan ZuscUag 540-675-1488 Quaintance House, Sperryville, VA Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Cape Cod that radiates charm. Features include a fireplace, full basement, and more on 2.78 acres surrounded by large farms and estates. Gorgeous mountain views. Ideal as a hunt box, weekend home, or retirement. $557,500. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Major's Hollow, Sperryville, VA 16+ wooded acres on a private right of way near the Shenandoah National Park in Sperryville. Springs, several bold streams, walking and riding trails, old stone walls and beautiful rolling terrain. Extremely private with several possible building sites to capture the gorgeous mountain views. $325,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Big Woods, Amissville, VA 103 acres of rolling woodlands, streams, springs, and old stone walls. In quiet area surrounded by larger farms in easement. Located bccween the villages of Amissville and Flint Hill, this property is in the heart of Old Dominion Hounds hunt territory and is the ideal setting for your new country home. $12,000 an acre. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Howie Swaim 540-522-3921 Little Hungry Run, Flint Hill, VA Secluded 69 acres of woodlands bordering on rwo streams, Hungry Run and Little Hungry Run, Very private and peaceful rolling topography with winter views of mountains and surrounding farms and forest. Entrance on Crest Hill Road in desirable area north of Flint Hill. $685,500. Alan Zuschlag Howie Swaim 540-937-6124 540-522-3921 Little Long Mountain, Huntly, VA 25 acres on Little Long Mountain Road. Magnificent wooded parcel of hardwood forest and rolling hills. Old stone wall along Little Long Mountain Road. With some slight clearing, outstanding views can be ha? from upper elevations. Perfect estate parcel in Old Dominion Hounds territory near Flint Hill. $475,000. 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What to do with those window treatments? In a previous column we looked at “soft” window treatments. This month we will review “hard” window treatments such as shades, blinds and shutters. What seems like a fairly mundane and practical subject can get quite complex and exciting, as new and improved products come to market. Current knowledge of these products, as well as suggesting practical applications, is your designer’s job. On that note, let me mention that many homeowners are able to measure and install these products themselves, but as they become more customized and expensive, it is wise to have a professional you trust do those things. It can make the difference in the proper function and the well designed look you are seeking. An improper job of measuring and installation can result in a costly mistake. SHADES range from vinyl or fabric flat roller shades to cellular shades (also referred to as pleated or honeycomb shades), Mossy Creek For Sale! Rockingham Co. area, 5-7 BR, 7.5 BA log lodge, 1 lac, 1 + mile Mossy Creek. Many options-fishing lodge, B&B, etc. $1,250,000 Real Estate —Unlimited 1 taniMMihinc. \ \ i sss > ,t|? s ] 4l) I tiill Ill'll I’rao MosiIn ‘.ii'in' moiiiv.com Take A LOOK WITH LOIS Lois Kerchnor to elegantly folded fabric Roman shades, to woven woods, or sheer blind-shade combinations. Do not dismiss shades because of those old fashioned spring mechanisms that have frustrated us in the past! The styles and the mechanisms are much improved, with chain driven clutch systems, and are guaranteed to work for many years. Further, shades of all types are able to be mechanized if one wishes. An advantage that shades have is that most have a minimal appearance, i.e. they almost disappear when pulled up, providing you optimum light and minimal visual distraction to consider in the decor of your room. Roller shades can be purchased in all colors, many fabrics, and hem trims are available to be applied for a finished look. Cellular or honeycomb shades are also available in a great variety of colors, fabrics, and styles. The fabric for cellular shades can be chosen to let light filter through or completely block out light as desired. Many can be installed without that ugly cord to pull. Another neat feature is “top-down/bottom-up”. This means the shade can be adjusted so that the while the top of the window is exposed, the bottom is covered. This works very well if a window is above a bathtub, and one wants to view the treetops or sky outside while bathing in privacy. Homemade Roman shade contraptions with their strings and rings led to the development of sleekly manufactured “Romans” giving the look of fine drapery with the easy function of a shade. The choices of fabrics are wrinkle free and thus adapt to the up and down positions readily. Very popular now are products that combine features of both blinds and shades. Hunter Douglas calls these products “Silhouettes” when they have horizontal vanes, and “Luminettes” when they have vertical vanes. They each have the look of a sheer drapery, but operate like a blind. They can completely open and close, by being pulled up into a headrail or down along the window, and the vanes can be tilted, fully opened, or fully closed. The vanes are an opaque fabric that provide privacy and light control, and they are suspended by a sheer fabric that gives the feeling of a sheer drapery. One caution for those of us that live in the country, though, is that if the ladybugs invade your windows seasonally, this product might be difficult to clean. Woven woods are the newest addition to the family of hard window treatments. “Matchstick” or “bamboo” shades conjure up memories of the shag carpet era. (Shags are back, too, but that’s for another article.) Woven woods are no longer brittle and often broken. Now the materials used and the new mechanisms make this a fresh new look that will give a clean, “woodsy” feel to your interior. They really work, and you would be impressed with the variety of styles these will provide. BLINDS are also a very functional window treatment. They are adjustable both up and down and the slats can be opened, closed, or anything in between. Metal mini blinds are almost a thing of the past, although they can be useful in certain settings. Wood blinds or wood-like blinds with two or three inch s'sls can become an integral part of a decorating scheme whether they come painted or stained. They can add a surprising amount of “warmth” to the look of a room. Decorative tapes of special fabrics like twills and tapestries can be added vertically to each side and will add another element to the look. I’ve seen wood blinds work well in both contemporary and traditional settings. Matching the blind to the color of your woodwork often gives a good flow to your room. Last, but certainly not least, one might consider SHUTTERS. Plantation shutters, very popular now, usually refer to the very wide vaned style, and colonial shutters feature those which have vanes of less than one inch. Shutters are customized and actually built in to your window frame. They are built in and operate on hinges for their complete opening and closing. If you plan to actually open them, there is a need for clearance around your windows. Your investment in shutters can be perceived as very highland one thinks of these as a piece of built in furniture. Plantation shutters are used often in homes with southern architecture, as they can almost look tropical. They work well in classic and traditional settings, as well as in some contemporary homes. Whenever possible, mount a hard window treatment on the INSIDE of your window frames. It will give you a much more finished look and afford you more options if you choose to add another layer of drapery or top treatments to your window. Even if you have very odd shaped windows, octagonal, round, or a palladium window, products can be specially made to accommodate them. Next time this column will address PERSONAL STYLE! How do you determine it? How do you execute it? How do you work with a designer to make your home a reflection of who YOU are? If you need design assistance or have questions, please feel free to call me at (540)675-3905. My email address is whitcaim@aol.com Just lay down by the junipers Are you looking for a new occupation that fits in with your rural lifestyle? Want to use some of that knowledge from high school chemistry? Have access to a few basic food products? Harbor a thirst for a little adventure, or seeking some thrill just the other side of the law? Own a fast car, a big V-8, like the General Lee; too bad, I guess Cooter took THAT one to Tennessee, but never mind. Sweetheart, there is a revenue source sitting right in front of you that is literally as old as these hills. And what, you might ask, would that cash cow be? Partner, we’re talking moonshine! “Get you a copper kettle, get you a copper coil. Filt it with new-made corn mash and never more you’ll toil” This business is simplicity itself. We just need a few items Spring Time Opportunities 197 acres in the beautiful F T Valley below Sperryille. Gentle hay. crop or pasture land with a beautiful knoll for an estate caliber home. Under Contract Brick home of 3,900 sq ft on 10 acres with full walkout. 2 fireplaces, family room/kitchen, formal living & dining, rec room, large pond & garage shop. $660,000 Fantastic Blue Ridge views from the maturely wooded building site atop this 48 acre mountain side with frontage on a 4 acre lake. " $595,000 54 acres of rolling land with fields, woods, mountain views, and potential for a tremendous 46 acre private lake! $875,000 5 + acres near Flint FI ill with a spectacular v iew of the Blue Ridge and a strong creek. Very well situated on a dead end road in an area of attractive homes and estates. $289,(KM) Kave & Rick Kohler 540-675-1373 RealEstatellI.com/Kohler to get started. Have any of that vintage copper Revere Ware from the 1960s, preferably some really big covered kettles? (If not, maybe you could melt down all the fondue pots received as wedding presents). A ready supply of com? None in the crib? No problem, many types of fruit will do (other substitutes below). A good source of heat, like lots of firewood? A bit of yeast? And sugar, must have lots and lots of sugar. Oh, yes and some kind of evaporation device, a copper coil or tubing will do, although to be ‘traditional’ one should use an old auto radiator (this may give that special extra hite’ to the product, but ask your doctor about possible side effects from lead and antifreeze residue). “Build you a fire with hickory, ash and oak, don’t use no green or rotten wood; they’ll get you by the smoke.” But we have to be discreet. Although ATF agents are busy with terrorists acquiring firearms and tobacco smuggling from North Caro...liner, they occasionally direct their attention to those little mountain stills that produce com liquor. And we have to work at night. The smoke and smell attract attention during the daytime. How do you think moonshine got its name? OK, you can call it White Lightning’ or Mountain Dew, Hooch, stumpholewater, liquid stump blaster, mule-kick, or white mule or whatever, but they’re going to try to find you nonetheless. Taxing sin Distilling (and rolling?) your own is as old as the Republic. And what’s the harm in selling the excess production to customers eager for potent intoxicants. There’s just one catch. Morality aside, early on the government realized there was lots of money to be made from taxing sin. So excises on whiskey production have been with us almost from the start. A few years after the U.S. achieved independence, the first major test of federal government power occurred over taxation of ‘homemade’ whiskey. “My daddy, he made whiskey; my granddaddy, he did too. We ain’t paid no whiskey tax since 1792” The newly independent states, especially the western frontier states, considered themselves self-governing members of a coalition. George Washington and Alexander Hamilton believed a military confrontation was required to establish the supremacy of the federal government. Hamilton crafted the excise tax of 1791 to incite resistance from the states. The act mandated the registration of all stills, appointed tax collectors with powers of search and seizure and taxed all whiskey at 7(2 per gallon at the still. The professed goal of the tax was to raise 21 million dollars for defense. Let’s see, 70, per, divided into 21 Million = 300,000,000 gallons of whiskey. Wow, folks were thirsty (and the defense budget already huge) back then! The frontier ‘distillers’ objected vehemently. A huge (for the times) armed force of nearly 13,000 under “Light Horse” Harry Lee (R.E. Lee’s father) was sent to put down the ensuing rebellion. A number of dissidents were tried and convicted of various offenses, but most all were later pardoned. The supremacy of the Federal government was established and it was all over some homemade booze. Corn cash The suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion had an unintended consequence: small whiskey producers were encouraged to relocate to the thenfrontier lands or rural areas such as the mountain hollows of Virginia and North Carolina which were outside the sphere of Federal control for many years. For farmers in remote parts of the country, it was a way to turn their into cash when prices were down. They just ignored the tax consequences. The original excise tax that fomented the 1794 Rebellion was abolished about 1800, but was replaced by other State and Federal taxes (you thought the VA ABC stores are just for your convenience?). Few written records are known to exist about ‘shining’ in Rappahannock County, although occasionally an old still turns up way back on a farm. Many of the county’s extensive gristmills operated legal bonded distilleries as a sideline, so perhaps the contraband product was not so common here. But no, a safer bet would be that there were once plenty of ‘dew factories’ in our hollows, especially with proximity to Washington, D.C. during prohibition. Local oral history does indicate that many a vote was ‘purchased’ and the emphasis of not a few laws ‘altered’ over the years in response to distribution of copious amounts of the contents of certain jugs’ by candidates and lobbyists respectively. “Watch them jugs a-filling. In the pale moonlight. ” But forget prohibition, forget the revenuers, forget graft and corruption, happy times are here again and we’re talking big-time cash crop. So let’s get TtelgSgS Purchases and Refinances Low Fixed Rates Pre-Approvals Available Kim Love Sperryville: 540-987-8768 Warrenton: 540-341-8260 Cell: 540-878-1186 Email: lovecafi@aol.com Offices in SperryviUe & Warrenton Capital Assets Financial Inc Histories & Mysteries Judy and John Tole evrgreenl@earthlink.net to work: Mix the com, sugar, yeast, and some fresh spring water. Let the mixture ferment for a few days. Now boil the brew in your copper kettle until it vaporizes. (Be sure to perform this step at night as the smoke and steam will likely attract neighbors, competitors, or Gmen during daylight.) Catch the vapor in your coil or radiator and place in another container. Allow the collected liquid to cool. Now, bottle for distribution, but hold back a little, sit back and take a refreshing gulp of your product. That’s all there is to it. But watch out for the Tuck’; this stuff is way, way, way over 100 proof. You may wish to tend to a few other minor details. Watch how much sugar or ground com you purchase at one time. A truckload of 80 lb. sugar and com sacks may draw attention. Commercial hog chow or other animal feeds high in com content may be a more discreet choice. A loaded shotgun could be handy in certain instances. When a few well-placed rounds are not sufficient to rebuff the curious, you may want to have your 400-horse stock car nearby, timed up, and ready to roll. Don’t forget, NASCAR came about, in part, to display the driving skills of the old-time bootleggers. These folks were no dummies. Provision for a quick getaway is essential. Then there is the matter of distribution channels. Again discretion may help decrease the possible need to use your last Get out of Jail Free Card. Probably best to sell locally to people you know and trust. Alternatively, use another oldfashioned method: get the Duke ooys u> run me next oaten over the mountains to Luray. But, like most things, make a quality product and folks will flock to your door. If you only intend to be a consumer of little brown jugs filled with ‘shine’, but one piece of advice is necessary. Visit the factory. See if your vendor will dare to drink his/her product (reluctance is a dead and/or blind indicator that caution is in order). Also note: this product is highly flammable and easily igni table (probably should have an OSHA warning label). This is especially true during the distilling process in which oxidized vaporized alcohol can accumulate in the air if there is not enough ventilation. Don’t blow yourself apart by lighting up carelessly while sipping from Ball jars in the vendor’s tasting room. The more likely hazard on your outing, however, is the effect of over indulgence, that one jar too many of the 200 proof Special Stock. This might just give extra meaning to the moon shiner’s old serenade: “You'll just lay there by the jumper while the moon is bright, Watch them jugs a-filling, in the pale moonlight. ”

Obituaries Jack Smith Amissville resident Eulis Jack Smith, 74, of Amissville, died April 10 at his resident. He was bom April 17,1931 in Amissville a son of the late Clarence E. Smith and Jennie E. Riley Smith. Jack was retired from the Warrenton Training Center. He then was the co-owner of J & D Auto Parts in Culpeper. He was a member of the Amissville United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lewie S. Smith and his nephew Kenyon R. Smith. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Ruby H. Smith of Amissville, cousins and many close friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 15 from 7-9 p.m. at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 17 at 11 a.m. at Moser Funeral Home by Rev. Steve Parker and Rev. Ned S. Van Dyck. Interment will be at Amissville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, do Lea Spickler, P.O. Box 126, Sterling, VA 20167 or visit www.shepherdrescue.org, Amissville United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 108, Amissville, VA 20106, American Diabetes Assn., P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720, American Lung Assn., 9735 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22031 or the American Heart Assn. 7203 Poplar St., Annandale, VA 22003. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com. Henriette van Pelt-Bender Woodville resident Henriette van Pelt-Bender, 84, of Woodville, died on Thursday, April 6, at home after a brief illness. She was a citizen of The Netherlands and a resident of Rappahannock for the past 24 years, following the death of her husband Pieter van Pelt. She was the much beloved mother and mother-in-law of Marijke G. and husband John H. Ford of Woodville and Hannie J. and husband Glen M. Ford of Montgomery Village, MOD. She is survived by grandchildren Isabel, Fleurette, Jan, David, Frederika, Marla and Daniel and great grandchildren Will and Maddie Interment was at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia on April 10. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Inspiring Tfuiugfti& by Randy Minter PALLBEARERS It is the duty of the pallbearers, to carry or otherwise transport the casket during a funeral service. This honor is usually reserved for people who enjoyed an especially close relationship with the deceased. The pallbearers’ proximity to the body and special responsibility for moving it along to its final resting place have both tangible and symbolic meaning. In fact, the term pallbearer is derived from the Latin word “pallium,” which means “cloak,” or covering. In military funerals, the pall is likely to be a flag. In more historic terms, the pall refers to the burial cloths in which the bodies were wrapped in ancient times. Pallbearers are thus responsible for the last vestiges of the deceased. We can help you plan your funeral, from start to finish. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we are experienced at creating lasting memorials for your loved ones. Call 347-3431 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA. 24 hours a day. We will be happy to send you the information about our plans. Please send your questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at: moserfh @ blackhawke.net “What do we live for, if it is not to make life loss less difficult for each other?" George Elliot the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715,. Culpeper, VA, 22701. Mabel J. Pendleton Flint Hill resident A graveside service was held on Monday, February 27 for Mabel J. Pendleton of Flint Hill who passed away at her residence on February 22 at the age of 73 after years of declining health. Mrs. Pendleton was a native of Rappahannock County, a home maker and a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church Flint Hill. She was a member of the Ministers’ Wives Ministers’ Widows and Alliance of the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association, Inc. and Vicinity, the organizer and pianist for the Promise Land Baptist Church Men’s Chorus, also the pianist for the Promise Land Senior Choir until her health failed her. She left behind to cherish her memory a devoted husband of 50 years, Pastor John Ross Pendleton, a sister, Annie O. Cook (Calvin) Flint Hill, two brothers-in-law, Robert Pendleton, Richmond, Va. and Samuel Pendleton, New Jersey, two sisters-in-law, Shirley Pendleton, Harrisburg, PA and Rosie Bailey, Front Royal. Additional survivors include a special cousin, several special friends and caregivers, a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Mabel J. Pendleton Country Living in Rappahannock County Chancellor’s Rock - This 446 acre Hunt Country estate has a remarkable natural setting, every expected amenity and is a splendid retreat for country pursuits. Price upon request Contact Justin H. Wiley FOUR Springs Farm - 40+/- acre faim between Rint Hill and Amissville. Two parcels with majestic views of the Blue Ridge. Included is a lovely 3 bedroom, contemporary home. $1,150,000 Contact Cheri Woodard SLATE Mills Road - Lovely 18 acre wooded parcel with a fine house site under towering poplai trees. Complete with road, septic permit and utilities. $298,000 Contact Cheri Woodard The Cabin ON Mill Run - One of Rappahannock’s finest restorations, featured m Earh Amencan Life Original 1790’s tog home with 2bdr, 2bth and kits of charni on 25.6 beautiful acres $M5jOOO Contact Martin Wxxiant The Farm at Walnut Grove - a spectacular 75 acre tract in two parcels in one of the most desirable areas of Rappahannock County. Includes barn tenant house. $1,489,000 Contact Cheri Wtxidard HUME Road - In the Old Dominion Hunt territory of Fauquier County, this 50 ± acres will make an ideal hoise farm. The land Ls mostly open with great mountain views and a strong stream. $880,(MX) Contact Justin H. Wiley Hickerson Mountain Retreat l & 2 - in beautiful Ben Venue Valley, two duplexes, each on 10 acres. Great rentals or a unique family retreat. $375,000 & $410,000 Contact Cheri Woodard The MlUJCX House C. 1842 - Victorian house on 17.4 acres. The main house has 3 BDR and 2 full BA and guest house has 1 BDR and a fireplace. 4 stall bam and outstanding views. $795,000 Contact Thome Auchter FT. V\1J£Y Farmhouse - An early famihou.se on 5 lovely acres in the beautiful FT Valley. 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Oh, for a rainy day The past few weeks have found me looking towards the sky first thing in the morning, hoping to see or smell some sign of rain. The rain we got on Saturday helped, but it is , getting very dry for this early in the year, and we | need some more before • much longer. The weather folks are saying that last month was the driest March since they have been keeping records. I put some onions in the ground the other day, and when I did, I accidentally uncovered a couple of hills of potatoes that we had planted before St. Patrick’s Day. Poor things have dried up to little nubbins. If they had tongues, they would be hanging out. We need several days of good, long soaking rain. A newborn tries his legs While getting my early glance out the weather window this morning, I watched a newborn calf up in Randy Clark’s field. He was a beautiful, tiny, little thing, as black as coal, and he looked to be trying to establish for himself just what he was supposed to be. He followed a pair of Canada geese around for a long time. They kept moving away from him, and he would trot right along behind. Hope he doesn’t get the wrong imprint on his malleable little brain for who his mama is supposed to be. I’ll have to listen for his first vocalizations, and I’ll let you know if he is bleating or honking. The birds of spring Jim Bywaters tells me the purple martins are back, and that they arrived the same day and almost the same hour that they have arrived for the last four years. I find that truly incredible. Jim is our local expert on the purple martins, and has many nesting pairs. So far, Flint Hill Richard Brady 675-3754 richardbradyl@ juno.com Linda and I have a couple of bluebirds checking out the bluebird house, but nothing but sparrows and starlings at our newly renovated purple martin facility. Fortunately, with the new template Jim loaned us for the correct purple martin sized opening, all the starlings have been able to do is stomp around and complain that they can’t get in. Life deals you a few setbacks from time to time, and so it is for the starlings. Robert Clatterbuck It has been several weeks since I wrote anything for the column. Still, I would be remiss if I did not point out that, a few weeks ago, Flint Hill lost another good, solid citizen, when Robert Clatterbuck passed away. For as long as I can remember, Robert was a good man to know, and the right fellow to call when you had a plumbing or heating problem. And, the truth is, with most of the country folk, when something broke at the house, you fixed it yourself, or at least you took a shot at it. Thank goodness we had Robert Clatterbuck for those times when we were smart enough to know we couldn’t fix it, and especially for those times when we weren’t that smart, and the little plumbing job we were going to do got out of hand, and we wound up with water or worse all over everything. He was always there, and he fixed what needed to be fixed. Robert Clatterbuck will be greatly missed by this community. Our belated condolences to his family. Here comes Honey Bunny Cottontail Here comes Honey Bunny Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail, Hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on its way. Bringing’ every girl and boy baskets full of Easter joy, things to make your Easter bright and gay. You’ll wake up on Easter morning and you’ll know that he was there when you find those chocolate bunnies that he’s hiding everywhere. Here comes Honey Bunny hopping down the bunny trail, look at him stop, and listen to what he has to say... that the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be having its annual free Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 15 at 11 a.m. for the children up to 12 years of age. A plastic firefighter helmet with candy will be given to each child. Oh! here comes Honey Bunny Cottontail hopping down the bunny trail, Hippity hoppity, rolling lots of Easter eggs your way, wishing everyone an Happy Easter Day! A sad note for the Schwartz’s Gary and Michelle Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com Schwartz, owners of the Heritage House B&B of Washington, lost their much loved cat, Toby who was hit by a vehicle on Main Street around Alan Dranitzke’s office and the entrance to The Meadows. Toby was a part of their family and is sorely missed. There is a speed limit in Washington of 25 mph. Please slow down when you are going through town. A year older Birthday wishes go out to Andrew Burke, of Washington who celebrated his day on Tuesday, April 4 and to Clyde Pullen of Harris Hollow, who celebrated his day on Wednesday, April 12. The Washington Baptist Church would like to thank everyone who supported their breakfast on March 25 which benefited the Church Renovation Fund. It was a morning filled with lots of good food and fellowship. • The Washington Baptist Church sponsored fundraiser “Relay for Life Baskets” raised $400 for the benefit of the American Cancer Society. Justin Ramey drew Sam Snead of Washington as the winner of the Services/Gift Basket, which included Gift Certificates for Dinner for Two at The Country Cafe and pastries from the Apple Hill Bakery. The “Sweet Delight Basket”, decorated Easter Cookies, was drawn by Ashlyn Ramey and won by Carol Marangoni of Castleton. Time to make your garden beautiful with those azaleas Long Mountain Nursery has a great selection of large azaleas, this year plus plenty of smaller sizes as well. Don’t forget to check out them out. Many of them have a beautiful scent. They also have an excellent selection of hostas and daylilies. Because of the milder weather and the fact that they will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 16, they will be opening one week earlier than usual this year. Their first day of operation was Saturday, April 8, and they will remain open weekends through May 14. Saturday hours are 9-5. Sunday hours are 11-5. Happy Easter everyone! Heading outside for spring gardening Lawns • Spring fertilization of typical cool-season lawns is not recommended. It does cause the lawn to green up quickly, but it will require frequent mowing and also makes the lawn susceptible to fungal diseases. • Core aeration followed by a top dressing of V\ inch of compost will benefit your lawn at this time. • Do not mow the lawn until it has grown at least two inches. The roots are being renewed in the spring and the grass needs vigorous top growth initially. • The first grass clippings of the season are rich in nutrients and contain fewer weed seeds than those collected later. Put them in the compost pile or mow frequently and leave them on the ground. • If runoff is a problem in your landscape, lawns established with turf grass sod are up to 15 times more effective in controlling runoff than seedestablished lawns, even after three years. • The lawn mower blade should always be sharp to avoid tearing the grass. If you sharpen the blade at home, be sure to balance it, too. Place the center hole of the blade on a screwdriver handle held upright in a vise. Spin to see if the blade is bal -REOT nSTlNGRound Hill Farm, Slate Mills , VA A picture perfect retreat that kx>ks like it is from the pages of Country Living Magazine. The heart of this property is a tastefully remodeled 1770’s farm house with a lodge-like ambience. It includes a convenient kitchen, two bedrooms, two baths, three fireplaces, and great outdoor entertaining spaces. Dependencies include a bam, bunk house, spring house, cabana by the large pond and numerous outbuildings. The 57 acres is mostly open, partially fenced and has great potential as a horse property. It is also a good candidate for a conservation easement. A draft easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation is available. $1,145,000 Cheri Woodard 540.987.9080 cfwoodard@earthlink.net "HANK HaKDY, 1\( . RkaI.TOKS KAI’I’AllAXXOCK OITKT! (540) 675-3090 H' w w .c fieri w o o da rd. c o m anced. If not, sharpen the heavier side more until the blade balances on the handle. Trees and shrubs • Prime spring-blooming shrubs, such as forsythia, weigela and early spirea, after they have completed flowering. • The best time to plant shrubs and trees is on a windless, cloudy day. • To determine if soil is ready to work, squeeze a handful into a tight ball, then break the ball apart with your fingers. If the ball of soil readily crumbles in your fingers, the soil is ready to be worked. If the soil stays balled, however, it is still too wet to work. Re-test in another week. • Have you taken soil tests of your garden, lawn, orchard and berry patch recently. Don’t guess about fertilization. Soil analysis will help you base fertilizer and lime applications on the present condition of the soil and the nutrients needed by your plants. Contact your local Extension Agent for instructions for sampling soil. • Before planting bare-rooted shrubs and trees, soak the roots in water overnight. • For more compact pyracantha bushes without the risk of losing the crop of berries, pinch back new growth now. • Do not add organic matter to the soil when planting trees. It does not help the tree become established and may create conditions that encourage the roots to stay inside the planting hole instead of spreading into the surrounding soil. Do dig a large planting hole, but refill it with the original soil that was removed. • Do not coat pruning cuts with tree paint or wound dressing, except for control of certain disease-carrying insects. These materials will not prevent decay or promote wound closure. Some tests, however, have shown wound dressings to be beneficial on trees that are susceptible to canker or systemic disease. • Many gardeners plant annual and perennial flowers to attract hummingbirds. Woody plants can also be added to the yard to provide nectar for our smallest native birds. Some common trees visited by hummingbirds are buckeye, horse chestnut, catalpa, apple, crabapple, hawthorn, redbud, and tulip poplar. Shrubs include azalea, beauty bush, coralberry, lilac, and New Jersey tea. Perennials, annuals, and bulbs • Plants bought from greenhouses need to be hardened off (acclimated to the reduced humidity and cooler temperatures of the outdoors) before being planted in the landscape. Place newly purchased plants outside during the day, but bring in at night to protect from early season, cool night temperatures that may injure or kill the plants. Gradually, the plants can be left outside for longer periods of time until they have fully acclimated and can be planted. • When you shop for annual flowers for your garden, look for plants with lots of unopened buds. Plants that bloom in the pack are often root bound and can be set back for several weeks after being transplanted. Plants not yet in bloom will actually bloom sooner, be better established, and grow faster. • Fertilize bulbs upon emergence of foliage with a 10-10-10 fertilizer, using a rate of 3 pounds per 100 square feet. Repeat the application after the Tips from a Master Gardener Sally Price Sperryville bulbs have bloomed. • April is a good time to clean up plants and flower beds. Pick out dead leaves and twigs and prune dead stems. • A popular gift plant, the Easter lily, needs bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight and keep the soil moist. After blooming, it can be planted in a sunny spot in the garden after danger of frost where it may rebloom next year. Wildlife • Birds consume hundreds of insects each day, and wise gardeners encourage them to take up residence in orchards and gardens by installing bird houses, feeders, and water sources. • At this time of year, honey bees swarm, leave their hives, and seek new hives. New swarms are not aggressive and should be left alone. • Moles are tunneling insect eaters, particularly attracted to grubs. When bulbs are missing or shrubs have root damage, look for voles or field mice to be the culprits. These rodents often use mole tunnels as their runs. Information taken from Virginia Cooperative Extension. Specific gardening questions should be directed to the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 675-3619. jf Your Country Property Realtors Views! Views! Views! $169,900 Beautiful building lot in area of fine homes. Just minutes from I-66. Two acre lots in old orchard on top of mountain. Certification letter and plat available. Warren County $289,900 Builder to start construction in Mid May. 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Amissville student receives national honor me iNational society ot High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently announced that Rappahannock County High School student Nancy Herbert from Amissville. has been selected for membership. The society recognizes the top scholars in the nation and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, senior member of the Nobel Prize family. Nancy Herbert ty that represents our very best hope for the future.” “Our vision is to build a dynamic international organization that connects members with meaningful content, resources, and opportunities,” stated NSHSS President James Lewis. “We aim to help students like Nancy build on their academic successes and enhance the skills and desires to have a positive impact on the global community.” Membership in NSHSS entitles qualified students to enioy a vju ueiictu oi iNonoa, i am nonored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice, and commitment that Nancy has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence, said Nobel. “Nancy is now a member of a unique community of scholars — a communi wide variety of benefits, including scholarship opportunities, academic competitions, free events, member-only resources, publications, participation in programs offered by educational partners, online forums, personalized recognition items, and publicity honors. 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ASST, to answer busy phones, greet guests, sort/distribute mail, send/ receive faxes, photocopy, email correspondence, serve as back up to the Chairman's Executive Assistant, maintain conference room schedule & set-up, prepare for meetings, data entry and filing. Must have experience in MS office, be prompt and dependable. Hours 8:30 - 5:30, M-F. email resume and salary history to bdevault@timespapers.com or fax to 703-478-6691EOE PART TIME GRAPHIC DESIGNERS We re looking for part-time gfaphic designers to work Monday and Tuesday evenings, Thursdays and Saturdays creating an interesting variety of black and white and 4-color ads for our group of 18 Northern Virginia newspapers. Designers work on Macs with OSX. Must be skilled in Quark, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Email resume and cover letter to kdavis@timespapers.com. gfctKg NORTHERN VIRGINIA YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL YOUR REP TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-349-8676 Employment YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-349-8676 LIVE IN CARE GIVER for small assisted living facility. Will sponser. 540-497-2486 or 540-497-2485 PHLEBOTOMISTS Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, Leesburg, Manassas, Reston, Springfield, & Sterling Quest Diagnostics seeks candidates with a minimum ot one year on-the-job phlebotomy experience servicing a pediatric/adult/geriatric patient popluation, HS diploma & good keyboarding/data entry skills required. Strong customer service skills also required. Medical training and a working knowledge of medical terminology preferred. We offer competitive benefits including generous vacation time, goal sharing and shift differential. Please forward your resume for consideration to: Quest Diagnotics, Attn: HR, 1901 Sulphur Spring Rd., Baltimore, MD 21227, Ph: 1-800-522-9235, ext. 1447, Fax: 410-536-1667, email: BalHrResumes@ questdiaonostics.com Quest Diagnostics Incorporated has been proudly recognized as a "Best Place to work" in NJ, TX, NY, OH, Mid-East PA and AZ and our employees throughout the U.S. would agree. Find out more about joining our outstanding team at www.questdiaqnostic.com. EOE Host/Hostess Assistant This position requires being able to multi-task with duties ranging from serving breakfast to assisting in various office tasks. Must be able to communicate well with the public and have an understanding of fine dining. The Ashby Inn & Restaurant, in Paris, VA (18 mis east of Winchester, Rt 50) 866-336*0099 or 540-592-3900 Fax resume to: 540-592-3781 r PAGINATOR Times Community Newspapers in Northern Virginia is seeking resumes for a full time Paginator to join its production team. 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Health and dental Paid vacation • I01K Contract Greg Proffitt 540.347.6622 gproffittejocjacoby.com Northern Virginia Drilling, a Manassas based company seeks experienced Field Service Mechanic Diesel, hydraulic and welding experience a plus. Company vehicle provided. Applicant must have a valid driver's license: CDL preferred but not required. Wage rate based on experience. Please contact Kevin or Jack at 703-361-6859 Special Classified Advertising Consultant Full-Time-Leesburg or Reston Office Expanding local newspaper group, Times Community Newspapers, is seeking for someone who will make an immediate impact through telephone sales. This self-starter must have strong communication skills, a keen sense of customer service, be goal oriented, and a team player. The ideal candidate will manage special business contacts, lead and supervise classified directories such as Business and Professional, Medical, Dining Out, Farm and Horse, and Church for all TCN properties. 1 to 3 years of similar experience necessary. Direct report is to the Classified Manager. Position offers salary, commission incentives, 401K, and health benefits. If interested in this opportunity, please contact mcourtney@timespapers.com or fax resume to 703-771-0036. (Times — northern Virginia Retail Distribution Manager Full Time- Reston or Leesburg Times Community Newspapers, the largest local newspaper group in Northern Virginia, is looking for a retail distribution manager for Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. This manager will be responsible for maintaining a visible presence for our weekly newspapers at newsstands, retail stores, vending and rack locations and other high-traffic places such as Metro stations and bus stops. This individual will work to increase outlets where papers are available, will maintain and improve retailer relationships, enhance retail position and point of purchase displays, and manage draws and returns. The person also will recruit, train and supervise route drivers, and will be responsible for maintaining appropriate condition of company-owned racks and vending machines in the field. Work-related experience to include, but not be limited to, three to five years experience in distribution, retail and/or route sales, solid written and oral communication skills, strong attention to detail, and willingness to work a flexible schedule. Position offers salary, 401K, vacation, dental, and health benefits. EOE If interested in this opportunity, please contact dgriggs@timespapers.com or fax resume to 703-437-6019, to the attention of Dan Griggs, Circulation Director. 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Citizenship or U.S. National • High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or one year Of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a background/credit check Please apply online at: http://tsacareers.recruitsofl.coin 1-800-887-1895 • TTY: 1-800-887-5506 Transportation Security Administration TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Two Professional Sales Representatives for the #1' Auto Retailer in Fauquier County. Join the Leader in Automotive Sales. At Country Chevrolet we have established a solid reputation of honesty,integrity and outstanding customer service-before and after the sale. , With the hottest products on the market and the fastest growing dealership in our region, we want to add two sales professionals td our staff to help expand our market penetration and to help maintain our extremely loyal customer base. Our current staff of sales professionals are a mix of top performers in automotive sales, in other industries, and some who started their career right here, at Country Chevrolet. If you are currently a professional in automotive sales, with a solid repeat and referral business, earning at least $60,000 per year, and you are ready for the next level, apply today. If you are currently a top performer in your industry, are committed to customer service, are willing to learn our business, and you are ready for the next level, apply today. Country Chevrolet, Inc. 11 Lee Hwy. East Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-9000 Contact Steve Myers or Bob Grouge All replies are strictly confidential. ADVERTISING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The largest community newspaper advertising network in America, located in Reston, VA, seeks computer skilled, detail-oriented advertising assistant for administrative support to its team of national account managers. This junior-level, fast-paced position required a service-oriented person with good organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Knowledge of Excel, MS Office, and/or advertising production background a plus! Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Email resume and compensation requirements to: tanderson @ wspnet.com or fax to Terry Anderson at (703) 904-1009 Washing ion Sum RI5AN PkISS Nr. I WORK RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD “CORRECTION” ADULT DAY CARE AIDE #330-42180 Full-Time Position located at Shadow Lawn in Warrenton, providing personal care to older adults. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to HS diploma or GED and some experience as care provider $20,570.85 p/yr. CLINIC OPERATIONS MANAGER #51-42-179 FullTime in Culpeper to supervise the support staff operations at RRCSB/AAA Behavioral Health Centers. Will work with various program managers to develop policies and procedures to reinforce best practices philosophy. Strong communication and management skills required to coordinate activities across stressful work settings in three counties and provide own transportation for work activities with mileage reimbursed. HS diploma required; Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associates s Degree with major course work in business management or related field and considerable office operations experience including some supervisory experience. Hiring range: $31,912.93 to $42, 284.29 p/yr. CLINICIAN, Suicide Prevention #705-42-178 Full-Time position under a newly awarded grant. Work will focus on developing programs & services relating to teen suicide prevention, to include assessment & evaluation of prevention efforts. Masters Degree required. Grand period: 3 years. $33,508.53 p/yr. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER #215-42-176 Full-Time in Culpeper for human service agency serving 5 county, area in central Virginia. Develop policies/procedures and perform work relating to legal & regulatory aspects of HR functions, employee relations, benefit administration, workers compensation, classification & compensation program, employee performance evaluation system, HRIS manual and electronic files, and Staff Development. Provide supervision to Agency's Recruiter position and direct the recruitment & selection process. Thorough Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and practices of public personnel administration. BS or equiv. and considerable experience in human resources management. $42,765.94 p/yr. REIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST #161-42-177 Full-Time in Culpeper performing functions related to consumer billing. Insurance billing experience & knowledge of general office procedures. $23,814.02 p/yr. Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:30 a.m., Monday, April 24, 2006, HR, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540) 825-7391 EEO/AA Kjennings @rrcsb.org. r Career Times Local Jobs From Your Community Northern Virginia Community Newspaper Group The Spring 2006 employment special section is devoted to career opportunities and professional advancement in Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier and Prince William Counties. This Special Section will appear in 15 Times Community Newspapers which covers 6 counties in Northern Virginia and offers a total circulation over 261,746. Mgggggmme-.wmmm April 12th Publication Date April 26th Call today to reserve your space! Loudoun/Fairfax 703.777.1110 • Fauquier 540.347.4222 Fax 703.689.1278 classifieds@timespapers.com Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m, - 6:00 p in. (limes Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA T

Arcom Publishing Staff Vacancies ACCOUNTING: Accounts Payable Clark _ CHQ • Status: Full-Time • Date Available: Now • Duties: Maintain purchase order system, checks purchase orders for completion and proper approval. Prepare vouchers approving payment for invoices received, data entry, prepare checks for bills that are due, research and resolve vendor inquires, maintain 1099 information, and is responsible for closing the month and printing month end closing reports. • Qualifications: Experience in accounting preferred, organized and motivated. Contact townes@timespapers.com, jlowe@timespapers.com ADVERTISING: ReaLEstate Advertising Consultant (#327A1 - FFX • Status: Full-Time • Date Available: Now • Duties: Serves as a professional consultant for the company to each real estate advertiser and is responsible for sales growth and full service of assigned territory accounts. Completes entry orders and other paperwork accurately and by deadline. • Qualifications: Sales experience preferred, excellent customer service skills. Contact mreveron@timespapers.com In-Training Ad Sales Consultant (#322A) - FFX • Status: Full-Time • Date Available: Now • Duties: Completion of orientation training and demonstration of over-all knowledge of the company. Completion of both office and field system training with Advertising Consultants, advertising management, production staff and other training resources provided. Show a mastery of the company product and service information. Demonstrate ability to organize sales materials and present them in a professional manner through the use of good sales skills. Learns to conduct a needs analysis for advertiser and design advertising programs on an annual, semi-annual or quarterly basis based on client needs. Understands concept of ROI and managing customer expectations. • Qualifications: Candidate must be organized, motivated, detail oriented, dependable and have superior customer service skills. Contact rfelton@timespapers.com, mmohr@timespapers.com CIRCULATION: Home Delivery Manager (#625^ - FFX "Status: Full Time °° Date Available: Now • Duties: Major responsibility is for the timely home delivery of assigned newspapers and promotions of the newspaper within the District. To attain or maintain penetration delivery to 75% of the District’s homes. • Qualifications: Strong administrative and interpersonal skills, ability and willingness to learn details of the community to be managed, and personal car use as needed with HDM’s own proof of Liability Insurance coverage. Contact mivkovk@timespapers.com Customer Service Assistant (#630t - FTD & LTM °°Status: Full Time " • Date Available: Now " Duties: answer phones and assist customers with circulation questions, become familiar with circulation systems and policies "Qualifications: Excellent organizational and administrative experiences, pleasant telephone manner, computer experience and circulation experience preferred. Contact jwhistler@timespapers.com, rsauer@timespapers.com Single Copy Sales Manager (#622) - FTD "Status: Full Time " Date Available: Now • Duties: manage newsstand delivery operation including carrier distribution, quality control of equipment, route management, sale collections and other circulation tasks - does require some work outside of the office " Qualifications: Excellent administrative skills, some computer experience and newspaper circulation experience preferred. Contact jwhistler@timespapers.com CLASSIFIED: Classified Sales & Production Administrator (#414) • Status: Full Time • Date Available: Now • Duties: Provide internal support to all Classified Consultants, serve as a liaison between the Classified sales and Production department, responsible for coordination of all classified special projects and theme pages, help generate new business leads for entry in AIMS, handle insert orders, handle and typeset all house ads, and pull and mail tearsheets for advertisers weekly. • Qualifications: Good verbal and written communication skills, PPI system experience, and experience with Excel, Word and Access programs. Contact mcourtney@timespapers.com Special Classified Advertising Consultant (#416) - LTM (1) & FFX • Status: Full-Time • Date Available: Now • Duties: Works directly with the Display Ad Managers to carefully organize and sell classified ad sales to special business groups throughout the company’s circulation area. Manages special business account sales under authority of the Classified Manager. Maintains account information in AIMS. Follows up on all leads assigned and submits a written status report as required by Ad Manager. Has fully lead and managed all classified directories for all Times Community Newspapers, including also Business & Professional, Medical, Best of Dining Out Directory, Farm & Horse and Church directories. • Qualifications: Candidate must have related experience, be computer literate, and have excellent customer service skills. Contact mcourtney@timespapers.com Outside Recruitment Advertising Consultant (#420) - LTM • Status: Full-Time • Date Available: Now • Duties; Build agency and recruitment display revenue by means of a professional positive telephone, e-mail and personal sales program. • Qualifications: Three to five years’ sales experience, excellent customer service skills, superb oral and written communication skills. Contact mcourtney@timespapers.com CREATIVE SERVICES; Creative Services Desioner/Level One (#736) - LTM • Status: Full-time and Part-time • Date Available: Now • Duties: Under direct authority of the Creative Services Manager to design and produce creative ads, see that production deadlines are timely met and positively assure that excellence of creative advertising quality is maintained in each ad produced. • Qualifications: Professional experience in advertising design, PC/Mac experience required. Demonstrated proficiency in Mac knowledge. Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in use of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Good design skills, excellent typing skills, strong attention to detail. 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POPLAR SPRINGS INN & SPA Full & Part Time Positions ★CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPISTS ★LICENSED ESTHETICIANS ★RECEPTIONISTS Fax resume to: 540-788-1273 or email resume to: innspa@poplarspringsinn.com www.poplarspringsinn.com /--X \ ! Front Desk I o' Receptionist PT Nights, weekends & holidays a must. Only serious candidates need apply. Fax resume to (540)399-9980 or contact Jamie or Michelle (540)399-1779 16589 Edwards Shop Road, Remington, VA 22734 SERVICE TECHNICIAN Position available in Northern Virginia area to diagnose and repair industrial laundry equipment. Should have strong electrical/mechanical background, stable work history, good driving record, and references. We offer competitive wages, company provided vehicle, paid vacations, 401K, profit sharing & insurance. EOE. Call 800.972-2292. Fax resume to: 540.891.9871 or mail resume to PAC Industries, ATTN: Rick Weber, 11121F Sunburst Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. CLASSIFIED/EDITORIAL PAGINATOR Times Community Newspapers in Northern Virginia weeklies, is looking for a full time Classified/Editorial Paginator for its production team. SCS's ClassPag program or any classified layout system is preferred. QuarkXPress experience is required. SCS training will be provided. Email resumes anijl cover letter to sconroy@timespapers.com. NORTHERN VIHOINIA Fauquier Springs Country Club Food, & Beverage Positions Full-time BANQUET COOK Eligible for benefits. SERVERS Part-time & Full-time BARTENDER Part-time positions DISHWASHERS Part-time positions Please apply Tuesday to Friday between 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Springs Rd., Warrenton, VA 540-347 4205 Fax: 540 347 2743 ELECTRICIANS Trainee/Entry Level New Construction Residential Start $9.50 Per Hour Plus Benefits and 401K Retirement Plan. Certified State Approval Training Program. Must have reliable transportation. Apply in person M-F 9am-3pm. E.L. Kellogg Corporation 4100 B Westfax Dr Chantilly, VA 20151 Call 703-968-5545 FARM EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Ref's required Call Melissa at: 540-727-0020 (mAm ftOTlm* Employment^ Farm Help/ Laborer. $10 per hour. Hume area. Call 540-631-0225. Heavy Equipment Operators in Sterling. Fairfax, and Manassas, VA for year round work. Start immediately with competitive salary. OT benefits & vacation available. Driver license, drug test, & background check required. 877-487-2264 Call between 9-3pm Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 DRIVER Established construction compan’ full-time Class A or B truck driver. I available. John Simpson, Inc. 540-347-2030 seejs lenefits PEST CONTROL PermaTreat Pest control, one of Virginia's largest independent pest control companies, is seeking inspectors and technicians. The ideal candidate has a good communication ability, and a clear driving record. Our employees enjoy a stong compensation package, including guaranteed salary 1st year, medical, dental and 401 (k). Contact: Jim Eliott 1-866-PERM ATREAT AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Guarantee income for experienced •Full Service Line Tech •Quick Service/ Light Maintenance Tech Must be exp'd. Salary & commission. Pay based on skill & exp Marshall Ford Mike Augun 800-289-2810 ESTATE LOOKING FOR WORKING COUPLE for the following full time positions: Exp. Groundskeeper Exp. Housekeeper/Cook Must have green card Benefits include 401K/Profit sharing, health and vacation. (540)347-1909 Fax resume to (540) 349-1764 COMMERCIAL HUAC TECH NEEDED Warr^nton based commercial company servicing Northern Virginia area is looking for a technician with 3-5 years experience, and good driving record. Benefits include top pay, health insurance, paid vacation, holidays, retirement plan, annual bonus, company vehicle use & Fridays off every other week. For interview please call: 703-724-1519 or fax resume to: 703-724-1457 FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER Bookkeeper needed to support owner of Real Estate Development and Management Company. Duties include but are not limited to: bank reconciliation, G/L, payroll, federal & state filings, A/P, etc. Candidate must be able to multi task and the ability to prioritize is very important. Knowledge of Timberline software a plus. Competitive salary, full-time permanant position Nonsmoking office in The Plains, VA. Fax, e-mail or mail resume: 540-253-9899, gretchen@mthmgtcorp.com Bookkeeper PO Box 74 The Plains, VA 20198 GUEST SERVICES. Warrenton, VA FOOD SERVICE & HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENTS Now accepting application for: Must have customer service skills. Duties include: Food Service, serving customers, food set-up and cleaning. Housekeeping, hotel & office style cleaning. Starting salary $11.95. Ability to obtain a top-secret clearance. Complete benefits package. Call 540-347-8320 for application package. EOE - M/F/V/D Dulles-based executive is looking for a reliable individual to oversee personal finances. Accounting or Finance degree necessary along with at least 2 years experience. The right candidate will posses excellent oral and written communication skills, be very detail-oriented, be able to multi-task effectively, work independently and meet deadlines. Competitive group benefits plan includes 401 (k), life, health/dental benefits, etc. E-mail or fax letter with salary requirements and resume to towens@ timespapers.com or 703 435-9754, Attn. Tanya Owens, Controller. EOE SERVICE ATTENDANTS ACCOUNTANT PLUMBER FT, exp req'd, year round work. Must have driver's license & transportation. 540-439-7303 703-690-6405 PLUMBERS & HELPERS Light Commercial. Benefits, vacation, company truck available. 703-898-7792 REAL ESTATE AGENTS Busy real estate office requires licensed Realtors as Buyers Agents. No cold calling, all leads supplied. Free recorded msg 1-800-286-3009 ID: 500 The Annie Lauler Group SURVEY Party Chief Instrument Man 5+ yrs exp, DRH Design (540)349-8385 WAIT STAFF to join our team, M-Sat evening diller shift. Apply within: The Country Cafe 389A Main St. Washington, VA (540)675-1066 WELDER for busy welding & machine shop. Must be experienced in all types of welding. 540-347-9026 This could be your Ad! Call 347-4222 DRIVER Electrical Distributer in Manassas is looking for dedicated and eager individuals to fill posistions for LOCAL ROUTES Call Scott: 703-361-4126 Automotive ASE or GM Certified Technician State Inspection license a plus. M-F, No weekend hrs. Benefit package included. Jim Harris Buick, Pontiac 540-347-3341 MAIWTV Part-time, live-in, free rent and house privileges in exchange for work. Please call (703)576-4373 LOAN OFFICERS WANTED experienced preferred. Lender licensed in ail 50 states. Will train right person. Commission split negotiable call 703-505-5300 WAREHOUSE Electrical Distributer in Manassas is looking for dedicated and eager individuals to fill entry level warehouse positions. Call Scott: 703-361-4126 Driver with Class A CDL for local runs with dump trailer. Must have 2 years experience and excellent driving record. Call Terry 540-272-8960 TRANSFER AGENT SPECIALIST Full time position in Little Washington, VA. Accounting skills. Computer Skills, Good Customer Service Skills. Send resume to: laurel@yourtransfcragent.com Fax: 540-675-3428 CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Come work in a premier faoility where you can go home at the end of the day feeling good about your job. IMMEDIATE Opening for: RN/LPN 3-11 shift part-time with partial benefits Contact Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton (540) 825-2411 SUNNYSIDE FARMS @ The Schoolhouse in Sperryville, VA is accepting applications for the following seasonal, FT/ PT positions: •CUSTOMER SERVICE •WAIT STAFF •SHORT ORDER COOK •HOSPITALITY MANAGER •FOOD SERVICE POSITIONS Call540-987-3609 for info or stop by for an application form Licensed Veterinary Technician Needed in Warrenton.Full-time, licensed vet. technician needed for small animal hospital under new management. Competitive salary, medical/dental benefits, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, vacation, and more. Fax resume to 203-255-4622 or e-mail CherylSonick@heaithypet.org. FARM HELPER The Plains, VA Must have experience in farm equipment, mowing, and mechanical abilities. Green card and own transportation required. Possible housing available. Call John 6-9 pin 540-349-4608 Times Community Newspapers. We are where the readers are.

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ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 60S Automobiles _J Chrysler PT Cruiser Ltd 02. brand new eng(3yrwarr) & rad., sunroof, champagne.$10000, 540-347-2847, Teresa. CORVETTES WANTED, any year, any condition. cash buyer. (800)369-6148 Honda 91, Civic. $575! Looks good, runs good! For listings 1-800-749-8167, ext. 7201. Mercedes 01 SLK 320 hard fop, convertible, excel cond. 60K mis, white. $ 2 4 K (703)297-26 1 8, 703-297-2618 Toyota Solara SE Coupe 02. 2dr, auto, 59K miles, dk blue, gd cond. loaded $10950. 703-231-2106. (-\ 610 Jeeps V . - J 1976 DJ5 Postal Jeep Rebuilt trans., reman, carb,' extra tires, Asking,$3000/obo. 540-364-1412 2000 Mercedes, 4dr sedan C320 kompressor A/C, am/tm, CD, 50K miles.$1 5000. (703)644-3901 '92 Toyota Corolla. Red. 4dr, auto, A/C, very good conditon. 154K miles $2500 (703)273-8800 95 Mitsu Diamante, auto.a/c,cd,grey lthr,75K 202-835-0689. After 7pm(703)4762101 $6500 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Jaguar 1996 XJ6. Well cared for. While/tan. Loaded. All records, well maint. Middleburg $7500. 540-687-3535 Jeep Cherokee Country 96, 4 0L. V6, 4WD. auto, PS. PW. ABS, runs great, AC, $3800. (540)364-4285. Jeep Grand Cherokee '96, 4x4, V8, loaded, black, 120K mis, looks & runs great, $3900 OBO (540)347-9824 16-foot Northwood Aluminum Bass Boat w/ .trailer. Exc. cond. Merc. 9 9 Big Foot Outboard. Live well & fish finder. $2,700/obo. (540)878-2001 1999 20 Hurricane Deck boat with trailer. 150HP, out board motor, salt water ready, excel cond $12,500. 540-937-7449 OLD TOWN CANOE 17 $450 or best offer. Snark, never used. $375/OBO. Call 703-777-4244 \ 630 Campera/RVa t , 01 Wandered TT, 22ft Lite-series 3500lbs, sips 6-8, Full kitch, bthrm, loaded. Asking $6000. (703)475-2876 05, FOREST River, 25fl, travel trailer, excel, cond, warranty + lots of amen. $15,800. (540)987-8798 92 Sierra 4X4, 5th wheel, Exc cond. N. Mexico trailer. $3500.(540)338-0282 97 JAYCO Eagle, 34ft 5th wheel w/ 1 slide out, canopy, Q bed, retail $11,900 sell for $8995. 540-272-1930. ’98 Winn. Brave. 29.5 L. Less than 15K mi., Chevy gas engine, fully equiped. $25,000 (703)777-4332 JUST IN Time for summer! '03 Flagstaff pull trailer, Queen,, fold out twin, kit, ba, $10K/obo. 540-347-4883 Springdale, 04, 26.6 Trav trlr, slide-out, blue decor, exc. cond. Warr + other amen $17K/ obo. 703-968-7850. Wilderness, 04 Advantage, 32' trvl trlr,slide out, qun bed. 4 bunks, $22500. Great cond. (540)439-1883 01 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100, vance & hines pipes, windshield, blk, 16k miles. $4900 540-955-0268. 02 Honda VTX 1800, 4200 miles, illusion blue. $5900/obo. 703-475-5326 02 HONDA XR100, excel cond, $1200/obo. (703)754-0887 03 HONDA SHADOW ACE, 4600 MILES. $5500. 540-270-1216 / 540-788-9928 2002 honda shadow spirit. Very good condition. $3995. Call 443-513-0365 Ounce Yard Sale Have a Yard Sale Call today! 703-777-1110 800-852-4797 2003 Harley Davidson Road King, 100 yr. Anniv. Fuel inj, blk & chrome, det. tour pack & sissy bar, garaged. $17,000 703-502-0007 94 KAWASAKI EX500 Vance & Hines exho. Lots of extras. Must sell. $2500/060. 571-242-1965. H.D. '92 Springer Softtail. Exc. cond. $10,500. Call Dennis 703-928-7164. HD Sportster Hugger. 1996. 6,900mi. Garage kept. Lots of extras. Perfect for women. Warr. (540)439-8285 Wanted: left front (driver's side) fender for 1993-97 Chevy Camaro. Also front bumper cover for same car. Can remove. 40-347-4997 afrer 6pm 01 Jeep Cherokee Limited. 73K miles. Asking price $11,800. MUST SELL. (847)833-8313 01 Nissan Xterra: 70k mi, black, sun roof, all auto. Great cond in/ out. $10k/obo. Must Sell! 703-437-4027 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 r 03 MITSUBISHI Outlander, silver / dark grey, auto, under warranty, 53K hwy mis, brand new BF Goodrich tires, 1 owner, all maintenance records asking $11K. 540-727-7174/ 571-274-9025 04 HONDA CR-V EX. 4wd, auto, excel cond, hwy 66K mis, all sch. maint/records, $16,500 540-270-1745. 95 JEEP CHEROKEE 4.0. 98K mis. 2” lifts. $3500/OBO. Call 607-351-2999 95 JEEP Grand Cherokee Orvis: V8, 5.2, Loaded! Excel cond. 165k mi. $5000/ obo. (703)723-2799 96 TAHOE LE: Fully loaded, excel cond. 172k mi. 4x4 & 4 dr. $5250. (540)687-6923. Ford Bronco II, 88. 4x4, LX, limited, 5sp, good cond, clean.$1900 OBO (434)941-8711 Warrenton area. Isuzu rodeo '99 2 WD, 4cyl, 4DR, $2500 (540)878-6081 Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Limited: V8, Lthr, Xtras, 1 owner, $4800. 703-405-8876. TOYOTA 4RUN 98 limit, V6. load, WHT, new brakes. Excel cond. $9,000 540-825-1982 / 561-687-1415 Toyota 4 Runner 00. LTD. Loaded. Snrf. Traction. Brush/lite guards. Slvr/tan. $16,000 540-687-3535 This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222 v._y 05 enclosed car hauler, 28ft inside w/ finished walls, 12v light, dove tail ramp. $5500/obo. 540-272-1930. 00 F750 Super Duty Ford gravel dump. 7sp, AC, New tires 8 air brakes, Air tail gate, elect tarp, CB, 156K mis, new cond. $30K, (540)547-4998 01 FORD F150 XLT: 4 dr S-cab. 49k mi. 4wd, cap, bdlnr, tow pkg, excel cond, red. $14,600. (703)507-0435 02 Chevy Silverado 1500, extended-cab, short bed, 4X4, 97K.V8 4.8Liter, 1 owner, blue $12K 703-403-6156 02 CHEVY Silverado 2500 HD, Duramax Diesel, crew cab, am/fm cd, new heavy duty tires, spray in bed liner, 70 gallon diesel transfer tan, tow pack 8 electronic brake box, toolbox, 74,500 mis, excellent cond, $24K/ obo. 571-228-2280 995 . podge Dakota, 3.9L, 4x4, runs. 1992 Dodge Dakota 3.9L, 4x4, parts veh. $1,500/ both. (540)222-2650 999 Ford F150 XLT, 4x4, 75K, auto, V-8, CD, blck, tinted win., exc. cond. $11,500. (540)349-2965 B8 F250, 4X4. 460 eng w/new hds, etc. Needs short blck. NO Rust! N.Mexico truck. $3000 AS IS. (540)338-0282 '96 Ford F250, extended cab, 4x4, V8, ladder rack.Black, $6500. 703-898-7792 '97 Ford F150, 2vd, ladder rack, tool box, black, good work truck. $3500. 703-898-7792 97 SILVERADO, Extened cab, 4x2 Ext cab all options incl tow pkg, 1 owner, must see $4900. (540)467-3573 Chev Silverado 1500 '03, 4x4, ext cab, Ig bed, 34k mis. $18,400/ obo. 540-347-7109, 703-501-5773 Dodge, 2003, Dakota SXT, 4x4. Red/BIk. V-6, 2 dr., 34,500 miles, 7yr/70,000 mile warranty. Visor, bed cap, running boards, brush guard. $13,500 negotiable. Can e-mail photos. 540-662-6820. Dodge Dakota 1995, 4x4, ext. cab, V8, auto, good cond. $4000. (540)439-1116, LM. FORD F150, 4x4, EXT cab, XLT, 146K mis, auto, V8, pwr windows, cruise, very clean. $8,000 (540)341-8849 Ford F350 XLT 2003, Diesel, 90K mi.s, auto., $24,000 Call for details, (540)439-2713, Jerry (540)270-6531. Jeep Commanche Pioneer pick-up '88 5sp. Ig Wrangler tires, 152K, AM/FM cass, liner, AC, $1150 OBO. (540)272-3060 Place Your Ad Today Call 347-4222 Fax 349-8676 00 Chrysler Grand Voyager SE: Exc end. CD, a/c, maint reds. 108k mi. Quad Sts. $5,500/ OBO. 540-439-0043. 00 DODGE Caravan, 7 pass. Auto. A/C. 90K mis. Excl cond in/out/ running! $3800. Call 703-380-7460. 1997 Minivan - Mercury Villager, one owner, runs good, good tires, dark blue, 7 passenger, 120K miles. Kelley Blue Book value-$4165. Selling for $3500. Call David at 540-338-6982 '98 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport, auto V6, PW/PDL, 112K mis. Orig owner. Well maint. $3950. 703-217-8551 99, Dodge Ram Conversion Van, 105K mis, new tires, good cond, no rust, $1700/ obo. (540)351-1705 '99 Ford E-250 Cargo Van; 6 cyl; 80k mi; exc cond mech & body; A/C; safety/sec part; $8237 703-771-1108 GMC Safarrl Conversion Van 1993, 106K original miles, exc. cond $2800/obo. 540-905-2047. 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