Rappahannock News, May 18, 2006

128th Year ... No. 20 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2006 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 50 CENTS Photo courtesy of Mark Raiford lriathlon triumph Amissville resident Marx Raiford gave his wife, Anita, a special gift on Mother’s Day.. He competed in the Luray Triathlon event and placed sixth in his age group. In a little less than two hours (1:53:00)Mark swam 750 meters in Lake Arrowhead, jumped on a bike for a 30K ride, and then ran in the 5K race. Not only was Mark cheered on by his wife but his two children, Grace and Ryan, were supportive fans. Sheriff’s office closing in on horse shooting By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer Back in December 2005, Peter Hitchen’s favorite horse, Hasty Hobo, was mysteriously shot and killed in his pasture at Hitchen’s Fullclip Farm in Sperryville. Now, the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office may be close to charging a suspect in the case. The shot that killed Hasty Hobo came from the woods across the Thornton River from the pasture, and at the time, Hitchen feared that it might be just the first of many. “I was scared that it might be some kind of a sicko,” said Hitchen. Hoping to catch “Bo’s” killer and prevent any further incidents, Hitchen had the horse’s body autopsied by the Virginia State Veterinary Laboratory in Warrenton. A gunshot entry wound was found behind Hobo’s lung, in the girth area, and a rifle bullet was extracted. The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office investigated the crime, and sent the recovered bullet out for ballistic testing. Hitchen took a full page ad out in the Rappahannock News offering a reward for information that eventually climbed to $4,000. “This was a great loss to me,” said Hitchen at the time. Despite the large reward, no one came forward, and time went by. While the RCSO maintained that they had made progress in their investigation of the horse’s shooting, they declined to release specifics, and every week Hitchen called to see if. anyone had been caught. The recovered bullet sat in an evidence locker in a Northern Virginia laboratory, waiting to be tested. Six months passed. On Monday, May 15, the RCSO called Hitchen to tell him that the bullet found inside Hasty Hobo had been matched to bullets fired from a rifle that had been seized by RCSO investigator Lt. Connie Smith during her initial investigation. The RCSO has declined to officially comment on the investigation while it is still in progress, but reportedly a warrant for the arrest of an individual who was allegedly hunting on the property of Hitchen’s neighbor has been issued. It is expected that this suspect would be charged with Reckless Use of a Firearm. The suspect’s motive for shooting Hasty Hobo is not known, but Hitchen is willing to believe that it was an accident. He praised the RCSO’s tenacity in pursuing this case, “They’re the best sheriff’s department in the state. Lt. Smith is a bulldog, said Hitchen. Email the reporter at mtayloe@timespapers.com Photo by Lauren Kruck HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: Lorraine and John Early are celebrating 40 years of providing fine carpeting and flooring and especially ‘good customer service" for residents in many counties. Amissville carpet business celebrates 40th anniversary By Crystal Hendricks Staff Writer Lorraine and John Early began their carpet business in 1966, in the basement of their home in Amissville. r County and Town Meetings and Notices • The Town of Washington’s Planning Commission will be holding a joint meeting with the Town ARB on Monday, May 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall to begin a review of the draft Historic District Guidelines. • The Town Council of the Town of Washington will continue a closed session of the May 10 Town Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24. • There being no applications properly before the Board, the May 24 meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals has been canceled. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) And May 15 marked the store’s 40th anniversary. John Early had worked for a carpet business in Arlington and Merrifield. It’s a long commute now — back then it was really long. After enduring the loss of one of their six children, the Earlys changed their priorities. They wanted to keep everyone close to home. Back during the mid-’60s, only two furniture stores and one construction business provided carpet to the area. The Earlys seized the opportunity. See EARLY, Page A9 Sharing the pain FLYING THE COLORS: American flags were seen throughout the funeral procession for slain officer Vicky Armel. Pictured here at the intersection of Meetze Road and Route 29, a large flag spanned the highway held up by two trucks - one from Warrenton and the other from Stafford County. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Randy Litzinger IN HONOR: Warrenton Town Police paid tribute to fellow slain officer Vicky Armel. Pictured from left to right were Officer Don Muse, Officer Tom Kamerer, Detective April Quik, Corporal Art Mellon, and Sergeant George Southard. Residents honor Det. Vicky Armel By Alexandra Bogdanovic Rappahannock News Staff Writer Stephanie Simpson’s brother is a former Fairfax County police officer. She said her dad was a cop, too. ‘'Growing up we had such fear that we would get that phone call that something had happened to my dad and he wouldn’t be coming home. But by the grace of God, he did come home every day until he retired,” Simpson said. “Then when my brother joined the See DET. ARMEL, Page A2 Energy Alternatives Play with solar-powered toys. Turn your trash into fuel. Come to the Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo. See Page B1. Technology rules Third graders at Rappahannock Elementary have new computer friends - “personal digital assistants.” See Page A7. New and improved Local writer Don Audette has been following the construction of the new Tapp’s Ford Bridge. It’s a done deal. See Page A3. Secure the border Congressman Eric Cantor airs his views on illegal immigrants and what we should do. See Page A4.

Washington budget comes before council By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer At their May 10 meeting, the Washington Ibwn Council held a public hearing on the draft budget for the fiscal year of 2006-2007. The current proposed budget is for $2,976,050.00, which is an increase of almost $500,000 from last year. The largest portion of the town’s expenses will go to funding Washington’s improvements to the town wastewater situation. Expenses associated with the town’s wastewater system are expected to total close to $4 million although only a quarter of that will impact this year’s budget. Washington expects to further offset the high cost of their new wastewater system by selling the Avon Hall property, currently being renovated by the town. According to projections • in the budget, the sale of Avon Hall is expected to yield around $2 million, although no actual offers have been made for the property. The other large item in the proposed budget is the new town reservoir, which will account for around $30,000 in the fiscal 06/07 budget. According to the Crom corporation, the town’s contractor, construction on the new reservoir is ahead of schedule, and should be completed by the fall. The public hearing phase of the meeting elicited a few questions but no objections from the public. Comments were confined to questions about the accuracy of the town’s projections for the cost of their new wastewater system and the expected income from Avon Hall. The town council will vote on their proposed budget at the next regular town council meeting on June 14. Draft Permit to go before State Water Control Board Washington’s application to the Department of Environmental Quality for a permit to discharge wastewater effluent into the Rush River will go before the State Water Control Board at their June 1 meeting in Richmond. 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Virginia 22747 by Rappahannock News, a division of .Arundel Communications, Inc Periodicals postage paid at Warren Ion, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are S22.00 a year in Rappahannock; S29.95 elsewhere in I'.S. K)5TMASTKR: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, HO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 public hearing will be allowed to address the SWCB. The agenda and further details of the meeting are available at httpT'/www.townhall.virginia.g ov/meeting/ViewMeeting.cfm? Meeting_ID=7332. Town Council happy to be re-elected Mayor Eugene L ggett thanked the public for re-electing the entire town council in the May election. “I know it was unopposed, but I want to thank everyone who voted,” said the Mayor. The entire incumbent town council ran unopposed, and will hold their seats for four years. Four acres of Avon Hall sold The Washington Town Council voted to authorize Mayor Eugene Leggett to finalize the sale of four acres of the town’s Avon Hall property to Rappahannock County for the price of $400,000. The property, which is adjacent to the county offices and county jail, will be used for government offices. The Washington Tbwn council created a new category of town zoning called “Government Services” for the four acre parcel at their April 12 meeting. The zoning change ensures that should Rappahannock County ever re-sell the four acres, any non-government buyer would have to seek a special use permit from Washington to use the buildings. According to County Administrator John McCarthy, there are no plans to build on the County’s new land for several years. Det. Armel From Page A1 force, it brought up those concerns all over again.” On Saturday afternoon the New Baltimore resident brought her family to the parking lot at the Fauquier County fairgrounds. From there, they watched the funeral procession for Fairfax Det. Vicky O. Armel. The funeral service for Armel, who is the first Fairfax police officer to be shot and killed in the line of duty, was held at McLean Bible Church. She was buried at Bright View Cemetery, about a mile away from the fairgrounds , in Warrenton. Armel died last Monday after a gunman, later identified as Michael Kennedy, 18, opened fire on her and other officers in the parking lot of the Sully District Station in Chantilly. Kennedy, who was reportedly suffering from mental illness, was shot and killed at the scene. A second officer was critically wounded and a third sustained minor injuries, police said. A civilian was also hurt. Armel, 40, had been a police officer for 17 years, serving with both the Fairfax County Police Department and the Fairfax County Sheriffs Office. Survivors include her husband, who is also a Fairfax County police officer, and two children. “The whole thing is a senseless tragedy,” said Stephanie Simpson’s husband, Eric. Silent tributes Only Armel’s friends, family and fellow police officers were allowed to attend her funeral service and internment. But countless citizens like the Simpsons, who never knew the detective, lined overpasses above Interstate 66 and local streets along the procession route in a silent tribute to her. In Fauquier County, the proces Depression • Cambridge • Morgantown • Tiffin • Paden City • New Martinsville • Heisey • The Valley Glasshoppers 17th Annual Antique Show & Sale Fri S/19 5p.m. to 9 pun. Sot 8/20 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Family Life Center 1309 Opequon Ave Winchester, Va ^ $4 Donation • $3 with this AD ' Info 540-974-9001 1-81 / RT-50 west • Exit 313B Follow Signs Carnival • Imperial • Jeannette • Anchor/Hocking Fostoria • Duncan • McKee * Fire King sion route included parts of 1-66, U.S. 17, the Eastern Bypass, Meetze Road and Old Auburn Road. By 12:30 p.m., which was more than an hour before the first part of the procession was initially scheduled to arrive in Warrenton, at least a dozen cars had pulled into the parking lot at the fairgrounds. Sitting in a small sedan parked near the Simpson’s car, former Fairfax residents Margaret and Esther Ziemba also waited to pay their respects to the slain detective and her family. “We lived in Fairfax almost all of our lives and we have such tremendous respect for the Fairfax officers,” said Margaret Ziemba. “I’ve been glued to the television (since this happened) and I went by the Sully District Station the other day. It is so sad.” Across the parking lot, Culpeper resident Karen Keyser, her son, Ryan, 9, and her friend, Sandra Orye of Warrenton sat in a white sports utility vehicle while waiting to see the procession. “We read in the paper where the cemetery is. We wanted to show our support for the family while respecting their privacy,” Karen Keyser said. “When we were kids, we had so much respect for the police, lb take the life of a police officer is just unbelievable,” she added. While the adults chatted, Keyser’s son sat quietly in the back of the SUV. His mother said Ryan wasn’t sure what to expect, or how to show his support for the Armel family. He finally decided to bring a flag. “If s an American flag,” Ryan Keyser piped up from the back seat Police presence With 5,000-8,000 police officers expected to participate in the procession, local authorities turned out in force to ensure that everything went smoothly. Approximately 60 sworn officers, including 14 Virginia State Troopers from the Area 12 Office in Warrenton, 30 Fauquier deputies, and 16 Ibwn of Warrenton police officers, handled traffic control and provided additional support along the route. Police & Court Briefs Burglary in Amissville Several thousand dollars in rare coins are believed to have been burgled from an Amissville residence on May 11. The owners of the victimized home are not currently in the Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code.. Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975 * VT First Sgt. Gary Settle of the Virginia State Police led the procession through the county. He said the experience was “humbling.” “Seeing all of the flags and all of the salutes by the fire trucks was incredible,” Settle said. The procession was so big that it had to be divided into two sections. About 150 vehicles, including motorcycle units and some cruisers, arrived in Warrenton at approximately 2:30 p.m. The group crested the final hill on Old Auburn Road, the motorcycle officers riding in perfect formation. The cruisers followed with blue lights flashing as deputies directed them into the cemetery. The main part of the procession, which included the hearse, reportedly contained 1,500 vehicles and stretched for approximately nine miles. By the time the procession arrived at the cemetery, partly sunny skies had turned cloudy and a cold, steady drizzle had begun to fall. Dozens of officers, some of whom had come from as far away as Rochester, N.Y., stood on the hill surrounding the cemetery to witness the burial, while a helicopter circled nearby and then swooped overhead. Reflections Warrenton Police Chief Connie Novak is retired from the Fairfax County Police Department. “It was an honor to be able to help these people who I have known and worked with for years,” she said. “There was nothing we wouldn’t have done to help them get through this. So many (Fairfax) officers were so deeply affected by this, we didn’t want them to be worried about anything when they came into the county.” Novak also said she was grateful for both the “outpouring of support” for the visiting officers at a reception at Fauquier High School following the burial, and the general support from Fauquier County residents. “It was tremendous,” she said. E-mail the reporter: ahogdanovic@timespapers. com county, but the robbery was reported to the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office by a caretaker. According to the RCSO, the burglars entered through an unlocked front door sometime after 6 a.m. The coins, which included rare silver coins and Kennedy half-dollars, were stored in large sacks. This incident is still under investigation by the RCSD. Click it or ticket The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the “Click it or Ticket” mobilization to better enforce safety belt and child safety seat laws. This means that there will be increased high visibility patrols until the Memorial Day holiday. Under Virginia law, officers can cite anyone driving a car in which an occupant under age 16 is not wearing a safety belt or is not properly secured in a child safety seat. “Wearing a safety belt triples your chance of surviving a crash. We are participating in Click it or Ticket because we’re committed to preventing the tragic loss of life and devastating injuries that come with not buckling up,” explained Major Chris Williams, of the RCSO. Flint Hill vandals Four lids that belong to four septic tanks associated with the office building in the Flint Hill Tbwn square were discovered to have been vandalized on May 7. The unknown vandals also did damage to a storage area in the vicinity of the building. The septic tank vandalism is the latest in a series of acts of vandalism in the Flint Hill area. In recent weeks, one of the griffins from the Griffin Tavern sign has gone missing, and the welcome signs that bookend the town have also gone missing, along with one of the signs belonging to the Flint Hill Post Office. The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office believes that the crimes are probably the work of local juveniles. These incidents are still under investigation. Child predator? A resident of Battle Mountain road called the RCSO to report a suspicious incident that happened in her driveway on the evening of May 10. A man in a blue mustang pulled into her driveway, and the driver motioned for her young child to come over to the car. When the child ran to get the mother, the car pulled away. This incident is still under investigation.

Photos by Don Audette OLD BRIDGE: This is one of the last pictures of the former Tapp’s Ford Bridge fabricated in 1882 It lasted for 123 years. NEW BRIDGE: This is one of the newest pictures of Tapp’s Ford Bridge fabricated in 2006. ‘This puppy looks like it will last forever,” smiled writer Don Audette who has been covering the construction and de-construction of this familiar bridge that serves both Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties. New Tapp’s Ford Bridge gets ‘informal’ inspection to officially open By Don Audette Special to the Rappahannock News New babies get birth certificates. New inventions get a patent. New buildings are “topped off” with a live tree hoisted to the top and sometimes, unknown to those far below, a live chicken is slaughtered up there. Last December, Pratt and Whitney celebrated the completion of the first F135 jet engine with a ceremonial “turning of the last bolt.” Everything deemed important is somehow certified as coming into being. Even Mother Nature does it; baby birds are pushed out of the nest, ready or not. Bridge dedications usually have a ribbon cutting, with accompanying speeches and handshakes. But there might also be a book to sign, a plaque mounted, a parade, rubber ducks thrown downstream, “first crossers” buttons handed out, or photos of the oldest and the youngest citizen toddling across the bridge. The new single-lane Tapp’s Ford Bridge across the Rappahannock River on Route 645 between Fauquier County and Rappahannock County was dedicated by an “informal inspection” on Tuesday, May 16, at 10:00 a.m. Representatives from the Fauquier and Rappahannock County Boards of Supervisors, Harry Atherton of Fauquier’s Marshall District and Ron Frazier of Rappahannock’s Jackson District, symbolically accepted the bridge. They shook hands in the middle, while Rappahannock County administrator John McCarthy and three VDOT personnel, David Cubbage, Lou Hatter, and Darryl Springsteen might have had lawmakers singing a different tune By Craig Carper Special to the Rappahannock News If “The Boss” had had his say, one legislative issue in Virginia might have turned out differently. Rock legend Bruce Springsteen has released a version of the 19th-century American folk song “Shenandoah” for his latest album “We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions.” Earlier this year, Sen. Charles J. Colgan (D-Manassas), submitted legislation that would have established “Shenandoah” as Virginia’s interim state song. Virginia has been without a state song since 1997, when the General Assembly voted to remove “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny” because of its racist overtones. Colgan’s Senate Bill 682 was one of the most-talked about bills this session, prompting some to say it symbolized frivolity when compared with more pressing issues facing the commonwealth. Sen. Marty Williams (R Newport News) once commented that he would have voted for any song — just to get the issue off the table. Others said “Shenandoah” would be inappropriate as the state song because it does not mention Virginia in the lyrics (it does mention Missouri.) Sen. Russ Potts was one of the bill’s strongest advocates. He is a Republican from Winchester, in the Shenandoah Valley. “I grew up there, and that’s my home,” Potts said. “It’s a beautiful song, and I think it represents a lot of the spirit and the tradition of Virginia. It just represents a beautiful place on the face of this earth.” SB 682 passed the Senate, but was later tabled in the House Rules Committee, effectively killing the issue for the rest of the session. Springsteen’s arrangement of the song is relatively traditional and true to the original spirit of the tune. “Shenandoah” is one of America’s most recognizable folk tunes. According to the Library of Congress, the song probably was composed before or during the Civil War. It may have started as a sea-shanty - a work song used by sailors to coordinate their efforts. By the end of the 19th century, “Shenandoah” had achieved widespread popularity, both on land and at sea. Though most of the songs on “We Shall Overcome,” including “Shenandoah,” are traditional folk tunes and many fall under public domain, they were all chosen because of their association with folk singer Pete Seeger. Seeger, who turned 87 on May 3, pioneered protest music in the 1950s and 1960s. Springsteen joins the long list of artists to record a version of the song, including Harry Belafonte, Bob Dylan, The Chieftains, Duane Eddy, Judy Garland, Arlo Guthrie, and of course, Pete Seeger. 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Luray was the strongest booster in the United States for Lee Highway, a. transcontinental road that ran from New York City down through the southern part of the United States to San Diego and then up to San Francisco. They made sure it ran through Luray. And when a new bridge replaced an old iron bridge on Lee Highway across the Hawksbill Creek on Main Street in downtown Luray, the town became delirious with joy. Between 1,500 and 2,000 showed up on the evening of June 12, 1934, for the dedication. A newspaper account tells of a crowd that “surged, swayed, ebbed and flowed through almost every street, avenue, and alley of Luray.” The Luray Drum Corps marched through the main streets of the town, rounding people up. People from every part of Page County showed up, as well as people from surrounding counties. 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Editorial & Opinion -Eappafranttocfe jSetosEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2006 Our View Tapping the top ten It’s nearly graduation time. Seniors from across this county whether in public, private or home-schooled environments will be walking down new paths. An increasing number will be leaving for college. Others to the work force and still others may join one of our military branches. It’s time to honor them. . They are accomplished, bright, often innovative, hopefully many with a sense of humor and many excelling academically and athletically. Through their many years of formal schooling, they are now at a point where smart decision making will be more critical than ever. Through effective partnering between their school ing and a community s canng, the hope would be that they will be products, if you will, of sound character, leadership, high values and possessing those qualities that would set them as examples for others to admire. While many of them will still be clueless about surviving in the real world, for others, reality has probably come sooner than they would like and they already possess a maturity beyond their years. The Rappahannock News would like to do a little boasting about some of the brightest stars out there and plans to feature ten in upcoming weeks. If you are a teacher, a principal, a pastor, parent, neighbor or friend and you’d like to nominate a student who you believe possesses the accomplishments, attitude and character that make them truly outstanding, please send your nominations to Anita Sherman at asherman@timespapers.com Please include their name, age, school, achievements, future plans and why you feel they’ll be shining for a long time. Jones honored Maybe when Marshall Jones was graduating from high school, there were those around him that _ knew that he d be honored one day in a big way. Perhaps he had all the signs of a future leader then. When we re nourished, supported, and encouraged to succeed, it can make a big difference in what we do and where we go. Marshall Jones, of Washington, Virginia, deputy director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, received the Department of the Interior’s Distinguished Service Award, the highest employee honor bestowed by the department, in ceremonies in Washington. Jones was presented the award by Acting Interior Secretary Lynn Scarlett, who said Jones and others honored at the department’s 63d annual Honor Awards Convocation were an inspiration and were “committed to excellence and a dedication to public service.” Jones, who has been with the Service more than 30 years, served as acting director for 13 months during two transition periods, is a holder of the prestigious Ira Gabrielson Leadership Award and only last month received the Senior Executive Service’s Executive Leadership Award. He also served as assistant director for International Affairs and as Endangered Species Division chief in the Atlanta Regional Office. Jones holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Murray State University. Jones’ lengthy citation noted his long involvement in leadership programs within the Service, and his stewardship of the Service’s International Affairs Program, where he was instrumental in formulating U.S. policy relative to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild Fauna and Flora. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal Federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The Service manages the 95-million-acre National Wildlife Refuge System, which encompasses 545 national wildlife refuges, thousands of small wetlands and other special management areas. It also operates 69 national fish hatcheries, 64 fishery resources offices and 81 ecological services field stations. The agency enforces federal wildlife laws, administers the Endangered Species Act, manages migratory bird populations, restores nationally significant fisheries, conserves and restores wildlife habitat such as wetlands, and helps foreign and Native American tribal governments with their conservation efforts. It also ' oversees the Federal Assistance program, which distributes hundreds of millions of dollars in excise taxes on fishing and hunting equipment to state fish and wildlife agencies. f-JOk" 1ftOUlUE PflOS, OPEN, ttOMCY- PB06A6W WWtN'TUEWitl.-fttTTtte ftLUNGouMr !•$ Uf£ ~ ' •l Letters Invitation to all cancer survivors This Saturday, May 20, the Rappahannock County Relay for Life will hold opening ceremonies at 4 p.m. All survivors in the county and surrounding counties are invited to join us in the first lap around the track. Can’t walk fast? No problem, you walk at your own pace. In a wheel chair? No problem, there is plenty of room jto roll around the track! Can’t walk the whole distance? There will be chairs placed around the track so that you may sit or rest if you need to. Some of our survivors have walked each year since the relay began in Rappahannock in 1999. I am sad to say that some we have lost to cancer. That fact alone should make us more determined to fight for a cure of this dreaded disease. I lost one of my dearest friends to cancer recently. This makes the relay especially hard for me this year and yet gives it special meaning. Maggie wanted to join our survivor family in the walk this year but cancer took her after only six months from being diagnosed. I would ask that all survivors who read this letter—please try and come so you can draw support and or give support to a fellow survivor. You may check in and register at the survivor’s tent and enjoy refreshments while waiting for the ceremonies to start. The registration table will be open at 3 p.m., so that you may register if you did not already do so by a form sent to some of you. Let’s make this the largest survivor group that Rappahannock County has ever had! After all, you are the reason for all the hard work and dedication of so many people who make this “Relay for Life” possible. Carolyn Williams Leake, Survivor Chair person Ellen Timbers/ co-chairperson Rappahannock County Relay for Life Judy Chandler thanks you Judy J. Chandler and her family would like to thank all of our friends for the many acts of kindness, love and friendship during my recent accident. All of your many thoughts, prayers, flowers, and wonderful food gifts were so very greatly appreciated by us. We are truly blessed to have such a caring community who takes care of those in time of need. Our words can never express how grateful we are. Judy J. Chandler and family Viewtown Securing our borders is a must In 2004 the Border Patrol captured 1.2 million illegal immigrants. The federal government estimates that there are a total of 12 million illegal immigrants in America today. In the current debate over how to reform our nation’s immigration laws, one point is clear: We must regain control over who comes into this country. Most of those who come here illegally do so in pursuit of a better life, but some instead come here to do us harm. Drugdealers, criminal gangs, and potential terrorists have all figured out that our borders are wide open. Not only does illegal immigration threaten our security, it costs our state, local, and federal governments billions of dollars by burdening social services. In a post-9/11 world, America cannot afford to have vulnerable borders. The federal government’s primary function and constitutional responsibility is to protect the safety of, and to ensure the security of, its citizens. It is time for the federal government to take this task seriously and regain control of our borders. Decades-Old Failure We have changed our immigration laws before and ended up right where we started — The Forum Eric Cantor with millions more illegal immigrants. As a result of Congress’ major attempt at reform under the 1986 Simpson-Mazzoli legislation, nearly 3 million illegal immigrants became permanent residents. Unfortunately, those reforms were not coupled with a serious effort to secure our borders. The lesson from past attempts is that real reform begins with border security. At the end of last year, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 4437, the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005. If also approved by the Senate, this bill would ensure protection of our border with Mexico through the construction of a 700-mile physical barrier. It would require the use of cameras, sensors, satellites, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to aid Border Patrol agents in monitoring crossings along the rest of the border. UAVs and satellites could be used to patrol vast expanses of border lands. The Border Protection Act calls for the end of the practice of “catch and release,” in which captured illegal immigrants are released immediately because of the lack of detention space. Additional resources would be provided to apprehend and detain illegal immigrants until they can be deported. Funding also would be provided to relieve local law enforcement from the financial burden of capturing and detaining illegal immigrants. This bill would require all employers to verify the Social Security Numbers of all job applicants. Resources would be provided to ensure the maintenance of a database of valid Social Security card-holders against which employers can conduct checks. With all of these tools in place to secure our borders, we would position America to avoid another flood of illegal immigration, and then be poised properly to reform our immigration system. The American story is a story about immigration. Nearly every American citizen can tell the story of how his or her family came to this country. We are a nation of laws with legal immigrants — people who came here with proper documentation to Ellis Island in New York, to Angel Island in San Francisco, and to many points in between. These stories of immigration are often stories of the world’s tired, poor, huddled masses yearning to breathe freely. For them, America was the golden door through which Lady Liberty guided them with her torch. Open Door for Some That golden door is still open, and liberty’s torch still beckons for legal immigration. Illegal immigrants flout that ideal by ignoring our laws and affront the thousands of people who are trying to come here legally. Regaining control of our borders would allow us to decide who enters our country. We would be able to distinguish between people who come here to get a job and those who come to do us harm. Tb ensure America’s safety and to uphold our laws — we must secure our borders first. Congressman Eric Cantor is a Republican representing Virginia’s Seventh District which includes Rappahannock County. He serves as the House’s Chief Majority Deputy Whip. Think about your vote in November Virginia voters are called to make a critical decision in November on the proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit same-sex marriage and other legal contracts between same-sex couples. The amendment is excessive for two reasons: same-sex marriage is already prohibited by Virginia law; and other legal contracts, like medical power of attorney and property settlements, are also already provided for in existing state law. Because state law already prohibits same-sex marriage, the amendment does nothing hut wreak havoc in Virginia contract law, harassing all citi zens who establish contracts with friends of the same sex. For example, will an elderly widow in failing health with no living relatives have to provide proof that she’s not in a same-sex relationship with a woman friend before being allowed to grant her friend power of attorney over the widow’s medical and financial affairs? If a will bequeaths property to a person of the same sex as the deceased, will it be scrutinized in the courts to make sure the person was not in a same-sex relationship with the deceased prior to his death? It simply isn’t just to ask the state to become so intimately involved in the legal contracts of its citizens and discriminate against some solely on the basis of whether or not they have a same-sex relationship with another person. As a fife-long devout Christian, I know many Christians support passage of this amendment. However, it seems many Christians have confused their responsibilities to live upright lives and build religious communities that reflect Christian beliefs in the world with simply turning responsibility over to the government to enforce their beliefs for them. The govern ment is not a church. Our government was formed to protect religious freedom, among other things, not to enforce religious beliefs on the citizenry. I hope Christian communities assert more responsibility for human development and justice, calling on their own communities to delve deeply into the gifts of faith and human understanding to end harassment of same-sex couples in civil society. This responsibility begins by voting no on the constitutional amendment in November. Ellen Ryan Charlottesville

Wanna quit the rent? Better see the proprietor Looking for a country cottage or some investment property in Rappahannock County? Some decisions await. There are lots of willing sellers with a wide selection of choice properties. To wit:, substantial manor houses, surpassing all human expectation, including all the amenities and 75-mile mountain vistas are readily available as are a stock of more humble domiciles that, how to put it delicately, are but simply extraordinary. Some of these estates convey with expansive parcels of the exquisite Virginia Piedmont however these opportunities become more limited each year, so act now. Many of these fine properties are discretely listed without price; if you need to ask, well you know... Should you decide to inquire you may wish to have a supply of smelling salts within handy reach. Mineral rights might be another attractive play. Indians and White settlers were inter• ested in gold in the mountains so why not you? Early prospectors from both groups found copper and mined it successfully. Could coal or oil be that farfetched? Perhaps you’re looking for a splendid little 3-acre farmette; kick back, raise a few tomatoes, maybe some elderberries for homemade wine, and perhaps a dozen or so miniature Tribbles to foster a new pet craze, but watch out, those little critters multiply, just ask Capt. Kirk. The supply of these tiny bucolic gems is more limited, however one does occasionally come across a ‘find’ in this more downscale market, but the checkbook had still better be quite plump. You might also be into the newest American real estate craze: mega-cluster development. Squeeze beaucoup of those big babies onto lots almost literally no bigger than, gasp, a postage stamp! Now we’re talking some bang for one’s buck, at least in terms of $/square. But beware, both of these latter dreams (farmette, McMansionville) may run afoul, for now, of that pesky twenty-five acre minimum zoning out here. 25 acres, you say? That’s 1,000,000 square feet! Do you r realize how many 10,000 square foot houses on 4,000 square foot lots would fit on one of those parcels? 250, that’s right, count ‘em 250! Maybe more, if the lot size were further reduced. There’s a whole lot more money to be extracted from these hills and it ain’t in gold. But don’t be frustrated, friend, all things in good time. There is nothing really new about any of this. Former farmettes In the sixteen and seventeen hundreds, things were a lot simpler, sort of. It was lots that were super-sized in those days in, say, 10,000+ acre increments. And the McMansions of that era would just not be near one another, bad form, you know. They were big, bad, and situated, all by their lonesomes, on prominent hills on vast estates, opulence on the grand scale. The real estate agents of the day were fewer as well. In pre-revolution Virginia they represented but two main landowners: the British Crown and the Proprietor of the Northern Neck, Lord (Thomas) Fairfax. lb obtain one of the larger holdings, one needed to be a friend of the King or the Proprietor (another name for Friend of the King) or a relative of one of the existing large landholders (those first king-sized tracts got split into merely gargantuan spreads for successive kid’s inheritances). For the 99.99999 percent of us (or them, to be more accurate) who did not have the appropriate name or connection, all was not lost however. It was possible to rent to buy, just like you can today with a TV. In the old mother countries of Europe, feudalism precluded the common folk from any chance at land ownership. In that system, a Lord (or Earl or Squire, etc) as representative of the king holds the land. You, and this means you and me, brother, serve the pleasured) (military, taxes, oxcart repair, what-have-you) of the Lord and the King in exchange for use of land. But ownership, no that was not in the cards. Lots of folks came to the New World to get away from this system of "ftlutucU Competitive Rates - Agent Comes to Your House Can Reach Agent in Evening or Weekends Rappahannock, Culpeper, Fauquier, Clarke, Warren Excellent Claim Service Fire • Homeowners • Farm • Tenant • Condos • Equipment Floater www.shenandoahmutual.com Mary Ann Weakley 540-631-0163 or 1-800-757-6342 (HO) email: tweakleyOadelphia.net Sperryville VFD's Annual CARNIVAL DAYS May 17th - 20th _r-t Wednesday Special Ride Night "Midway" by WV Amusements Thursday: Box Suppers & Bluegrass Music Friday Fireman's Parade 7 p.m. Box Dinners Available Saturday: Brand Prize Drawing Crowning of Queen J r^J Fun! Rides! And Food S'for the Whole \ Family! I Games! Location: Rt. 211 West at Sperryville Fire House perpetual privilege. Royal rights The crown offered two methods of gaining use of land in Virginia, head rights and treasury rights. Head rights, the dominant method during the 1600s, allowed persons who paid their passage (and that of companions) to America to have use of 50 acres/person. After 1699, treasury rights, which allowed purchase (at 5 shillings/50 A) without bringing in settlers, became the primary method of land acquisition. In both cases, an annual fee called a quitrent was paid to the Crown and the leaseholders had to occupy the land within three years and cultivate at least a third of it. Quitrent sounds a bit like an oxymoron, but no, *twas not free. It simply meant that once you have paid the Vent’ for the year it was not due (quit) until the next time. Thus these little payments were really another name for a property tax, that quaint practice that survives even today. As a not insignificant benefit, compared with the European system, the leaseholder had no other obligations to a Lord after paying the quitrent. But in a sense, things never really change: You paid (pay) for the land with cash or sweat equity and you paid (pay) Caesar forever via quitrents. For Jeopardy contestants only, the date on which quitrents were due was September 29, St. Michaelmas Day. (For new County residents, quitrents are now due on December 5.) Leases from the Lord Lord Fairfax, the Northern Neck Proprietor (his lands encompassed present day Rapp. Co.), wasn’t giving any land away either (except to friends and relatives who didn’t need it) but he did accommodate the masses by ‘renting’ them land under certain conditions. (Actually, as the land barons of history go, Fairfax is thought to be one of the kindest and gentlest.) He had two types of arrangements. The simpler form of lease could be had for one-shilling/100 acres for a term of 21 years. After that, well, you’re out on your ear, I suppose. Another, more generous proposition was the ‘three-life lease’ that gave three parties use of the land through their lifetimes. To get the maximum benefit from such an arrangement, it was obviously best that the party of three span at least two generations. Conditions were similar to those of the Crown patents. Build a cabin with a masonry chimney, plant some fruit trees, fence and cultivate some of the land, no rent for the first year. All is hunkydory through the three lifetimes. Then, the ole home place goes back into the Squire’s inventory. Just dandy if you are the Proprietor or an heir. This system went merrily along until just after the Revolution. Fairfax passed away two months after the British surrender at Yorktown. The Commonwealth of Virginia moved quickly to sell Fairfax land to the leaseholders. Of course, this did not sit well with the Fairfax heirs. Matters were further complicated by the fact that much land in the Northern Neck Proprietary had been patented and/or sold several times over with conflicting ownership claims. Some land in what is now Rappahannock was granted to members of the Colonial Army for service in the Revolution (more of this in a future article). And in the manner that transcends all time, real estate speculators got into the fray big time. Among the prominent names playing a role what is now Rappahannock County and its environs were James Barbour (of Barboursville, now a ruins north of Charlottesville), James and John Marshall (the latter to be the famous Supreme Court Chief Justice) and “Lighthorse” Harry Lee (father of Robert E.). The Marshalls had been in area real estate for a long time (Mt. Marshall, which dominates a chunk of Rappahannock’s western skyline, was named for Thomas, James and John’s father). Barbour inherited his thirst for land Histories & Mysteries Judy and John Tole evrgreenl@earthlink.net from his grandfather, another James B., who in turn had learned “the business” from Gov. Alexander Spots wood, the granddaddy of the first Virginia westward expansion. Barbour and the Marshalls came out fine, acquiring large chunks of the remnants of Fairfax’s once mighty dominion. “Lighthorse” Harry was less successful; overextension eventually led to debtor’s prison and a disgraced exile to the Caribbean. Future owners of the Barbour and Marshall lands had to deal with by now, centuries old confusion of titles and lease arrangements. This confusion continued up to the formation of Shenandoah National Park in the early 1900s. No doubt, some residual problems lurk in the shadows even now. One thing is certain, whatever your real estate venture in our fair County of today. 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Beam me up! By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News 1 Attention, 20th Century parents and grandparents: the children can beam their home* work to the teachers! Yes, it is a new century, and the 8-year-olds and 9-year-olds in elementary school can carry a computer in a side pocket, with its keyboard in another small pocket. You can see where the future has arrived in action in Shelley Shankle’s third grade class at Rappahannock Elementary, or peek across the corridor at Susan Payne’s class. The children are using PDA’s - personal digital assistants - to compute arithmetic exercises, write stories, and conduct basic research on all sorts of topics. 1 he diminutive Palm Pilot is a workhorse, more than a stash of music for subteens and their (slightly) older siblings, lb the third graders, it is routine to unfold the small keyboards, set up the computers, and settle in to work electronically. Those who remember when classroom research equipment consisted of a dictionary, some roll-down maps, and a terrarium are made to feel very horseand-buggy when watching 8and 9-year-olds give each other lessons on downloading and programming. At first, teachers Shankle and Payne thought that one or two PDA’s could help a student here or there who needed to work on math, or needed something to keep them busy when their work was finished. But, said Shankle, there were even more benefits. “We soon learned that a PDA with a keyboard became an excellent way to encourage writing and publishing stories for all students during a regular class period,” she said. Both teachers put the PDAs to use in what they call language block. Shankle says they “enjoyed watching the students create and publish fairy tales.” The teachers say that it all became easier and more fun than using laptops or taking the class off to a computer lab. The good news is the effectiveness of the PDA. The bad news is that there are 20-some children in the class, and only nine of t he PDAs. There would be none, had it not been for a grant of $2,000 from the Headwaters Foundation. That funding started the PDA program, and school officials have decided to budget for more of the devices in the coming school year. Does all this work? Does the device perform the essential task of helping kids learn? You can see the answer in the face of teacher Shelley Shankle, as it lights up when she talks about how the girls and boys engage the electronics. The effectiveness is plain, too, in the faces of the youngsters, as they exchange information electronically, use a calculator, draw a picture, create an outline, visualize and solve an equation. Since there are only nine of the Palm Pilots, they must remain in the classroom overnight. When the time comes Hope Smith Smith earns degree After four years of college at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Hope Smith graduated on Saturday, May 6 with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts. Her goal was to be an art teacher, she made it. Smith did a lot of teaching at the High School in Page County and also the elementary schools in Harrisonburg. Hope is the daughter of Brenda and Robbie Smith of Manassas Park and the granddaughter of Stella and Robert Rutherford of Reva Way. For her graduation gift her parents gave her a two week vacation in Hawaii. They a«e very proud of her. Photos by Jed Duvall DIGITAL BOY: Jameil Davis concentrates hard as he operates his PDA. that there are enough computers to go around, students will be able to take them home. Then they will indeed be able to report to class the next day, walk to the teacher’s desk and beam their homework to her PC. In that sense, the future is here. But then again, when it comes to getting a nine-year-old to do his or her homework in the first place, has anything changed at all? BUSY FINGERS: Nineyear old Miranda Shaw types away on a detachable keyboard. ALL IN THE FAMILY: Mikey Mitchell gets some help piloting his Palm from his big sister Paula, who is an assistant to his class. DIGITAL TEAMWORK: Julianne Stonecipher helps Henry Mason with the complicated tiny computers. ** ' •' *£& M m t On All 2006 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon DenalLXLs! QUICK 2006 PONTI SOLSTICE * Hurry While Supplies Last! WOW! trade in Assistance Bonus Cash on Selected Models! Bring Us Your Trade!! 07YCJK0Ns Doing Business the Old Fashioned Way ...with a Handshake & a Smile. 250 West Shirley Ave.,Warrenton,VA www.jimharrisauto.com 540.347.3341 800.255.6377

School News from Around the County Wakefield Country Day School Spring concert and art show Wakefield Country Day School visitors were recently treated to both listening and visual delights, courtesy of the lower school students. First, was the Annual Art Reception, where guests toured the school’s halls to admire artwork created by the students, and then they were treated to each class’s music talents at the “Music Gives Wings to the Wind” spring concert directed by Evelyn Oyster. The art show is the culmination of ninth months of artistic endeavors by lower school students, with each child displaying at least one piece of his or her artwork at the reception. Under the leadership and guidance of art teacher Suzanne Zylonis, students produced an assortment of beautiful works, in a variety of media. Visitors commented on how impressed they were by the level of professionalism, as well as the depth of talent on display. The music concert focused on Native American culture, music and dance. It began with the kindergarten through seventh graders parading in while singing a Penobscot song of greeting, accompanied by Jesse “Running Bear” Malpass on the flute. The children exhibited great resourcefulness and creativity in their costumes, and the stage had the feel of an Indian village, complete with a mock “camp-fire,” totem poles, wig warns, feather head-dresses, and other Native American artifacts. The kindergarteners opened the program with a Chippewa Hoot Owl song; first grade presented a song about woodpeckers; second grade sang an Ottawa “Maple Sugar Song;” and third grade sang a Navajo rain song and danced an Iroquois rain dance. Between acts, English teacher Kristin Hauger read a Native American folk tale, and prep school student Alex Shafran displayed his outstanding saxophone skills in accompaniment to the fourth grade’s presentation of “Running Bear.” Then followed a Mississippi war dance, choreographed by the * fifth grade students, and the sixth graders sang both an Oklahoma Indian chant and “Seeyahnah,” an American Indian song. The seventh graders rounded out the evening with the old cowboy song, “Home on the Range,” with the audience joining in. The finale consisted of a Sioux melody “to a higher power,” sung by all the students. Observed Head of School Kathleen Grove at the conclusion of the program. What an inspirational evening. Our students’ artwork revealed both their growth as artists and their understanding of the process of making art, and the concert not only displayed musical talent but also instructed all of us in the Native American culture.” Chappell's Corner Rapp-Fitness Center has special rates for College CHIPPEWA CHICKS: Kindergartners Gina Boyce, Parker Rose, Emma McGunigal and Josie Vernick had fun with their hooting owl song. Students : May through AugustAlmost 4 months for $25.00 Congratulations to RCES Science Fair Grades 4-5 Winners : First Place: Grayson Love Second Place: Amrit Tamang Third Place: Holly Childrey Honorable Mention: Brian Kelly, Rita Cliffton, and Seth Wayland Headwaters Public Education Foundation - Summer Workshops 2006 JULY 10-14, 2006 Hours 9:00am-12pm All workshops will be held at Rappahannock High School Open to all Rappahannock County Children Age requirements listed below for each workshop $35.00 per student for the week •Exploration in Drawing and Painting: Open to rising 5- 7 graders •An Introduction to Culinary Arts: Open to rising 6- 8 graders •Farm-To-Table in the summertime: Open to rising 69 graders •Swingin’ into SummerJazz: Open to rising 8-12 graders •Leo Club in July: Open to rising 7-12 graders •Expressing Yourself Digitally: Open to rising 9-12 graders •Teens will change the world: Open to rising 11-12 graders Tb apply, contact: Headwaters Summer Workshops, P.O. Box 448, Washington, Va. 22747, 6751819, or contact RCES or RCHS for an application. Photos by Marcy Lauben FIRST NATION SONGSTERS: It was all about a woodpecker and sung with enthusiasm by Wakefield first graders Teague Sanders of Viewtown, Justin Ramey of Sperryville, Gabriel Williams and Gage Landis of Front Royal, and Tanner Perry of Riieyville. Congratulations to Technology Students of America State Contest Winners! Career Challenge - 4th place Tiffany Wayland Leadership Challenge - 2nd place Tiffany Wayland, Brittani Dodson, & Joe Vickers Prepared Speech - 3rd place Tiffany Wayland Problem Solving - 4th place Tyler Crews & Brittani Dodson Technical Writing Challenge - 3rd place Brittani Dodson, 4th place Tiffany Wayland Technology Bowl Challenge - 7th place Ttyler Crews, Tiffany Wayland, & Joe Vickers Technology Bowl Challenge (Written) - 3rd place Tyler Crews, 5th place Joe Vickers Geospatial Technology - 2nd place T. Clay Vickers, Larry Oliver, Matthew Bywaters, & Chris Nugent System Control Technology - 2nd place Kev Martin, Larry Oliver, & Matthew Bywaters Focus on Fine Arts May 18: Come See and hear the awardwinning RCHS Panther Band in concert at 7:00 PM ! The band is preparing for its trip to Ohio this weekend to compete against other bands. Good luck! Focus on Academics and Scholarships this Sunday, May 21at 6 p.m. At the high school with the Scholarship Awards Ceremony; followed by a reception by Rappahannock Homemakers; 7:30 Baccalaureate Contribute High Quality items to the Class of 2008 Yard Sale : Contact RCHS Teacher Karen Sanborn at 987-8575 to make arrangements to drop off items in advance for the May 27, 9:00 AM, Yard Sale on the RCHS lawn. STREETS OF PARIS: The passageways of the school leading to the dining room were designed not only as an attractive entrance to the dining area, but also as a setting for students to take pictures of each other in this magical setting. Here Jason Jenkins and Allison Antony pose for a snapshot. PARENTS SERVE .THE MEAL: Representative of some of the 15* parents who assisted in this joint labor of love, Sherry Pace in chef’s jacket, smiles through the lacy brim of her fashionable floppy hat as she offers 5-star service to student Justin Gheen at one of many banquet tables. SHARING MEMORIES: Sitting at one table at the elegant dinner is Brittney Lee, a runner up for this year’s Miss Rappahannock Pageant, and her good friend, Ashleigh Hawkins. Photos by Richard Lykes THE RIVER SEINE: A smiling couple of graduates, Jerry Pullen and Jessi Houser, stand on an imaginary Pont Neuf in Paris for their picture. A GOURMET BANQUET: Mary Arthur, the Culinary Arts department director, supervises the preparation by students of the first course for the banquet—a tasty “Salad Nigoise." Rappahannock seniors treated to ‘Paris’ May 19,20 & 21 jIAIJisox, ViV OUTLET TENT SALE Yard & Garden • Home Furnishings • Clothing • Furniture Quilts • Cushions • Footwear • Outdoor Furniture Route 29 South, Madison, Virginia 7 miles north of Ruckersville and 5 miles south of Madison (540) 948-5412 Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Plow & Hearth. By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News In recognition of their upcoming graduation, parents, teachers and friends took Rappahannock County High School seniors on a virtual “trip to Paris” on May 7 for an evening of fun and memories. After a lively concert by the RCHS Jazz Ensemble and a reception under a big tent on the front lawn, the students were welcomed into the halls of the high school, magically transformed into a scene of Paris at night. It was complete with a twinkling star-studded sky, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower. Taking as their theme “L.e Cafe Rappahannock,” parents and teachers unleashed their imagination and skills to recreate the streets of Paris in the halls and in The Commons of the high school. Although the decor may have been imaginary, the banquet prepared by the Culinary Arts department of the high school was a real feast that connoisseurs of fine food anywhere would appreciate. Plan Now to place your advertisement in the 2nd Annual ~2oo6 Cjuide to RAPPAHANNOCK Our New 2006 Guide will be more user friendly than ever before. We will have a new size that will be smaller and easier to keep. It will be a slick, frill color magazine style publication that will certainly be kept throughout the entire year. Your message will reach over 2,900 residents and visitors on July 26,2006. Copies will be distributed all year long through the Chamber of Commerce, Visitor’s Center and Real Estate offices. ' ■ fl : ' ■?°05 , Rappahannock News Anita Sherman Rapp. Editoriid Terri Carper Advertising 540.675.3338 Ph. 540.675.3088 Fx. Parents of the soon to be grads, many dressed in chef’s jackets, served the food as they circulated among colorful eight seater round tables . The menu, prepared by RCHS teacher Mary Arthur and her Culinary Arts students, offered the tastiest French food this side of Paris: Salad Nifoise, Chicken Provencal with Herbed Polenta, and Chocolate Mousse Noisette. The Culinary Class prepared the meal, and the RCHS teaching staff paid for the cost of this banquet—a long tradition at Rappahannock County High School. Following the gourmet dinner in “Le Cafe,” the 2006 graduating class walked to the auditorium for a presentation of memories from their 13 years together—a slide slow of pictures put together by RCHS arts teacher Joy Sours and Capt. Jeff Brown of the D.A.R.E. program. Mrs. Sours then presented each student with a copy of the presentation as a memento of the evening and their years together. Special mention was made of the parents who coordinated all of the decorating of the halls and The Commons for this memorable affair—an artistic feat of pure hard work. Some 15 parents organized, planned and decorated the event along with RCHS teachers Dave Gillis and Joy Sours. Long Mountain Nursery donated the large azaleas, rhododendrons, and hostas that lined the starlit “streets” and “Cafe.” Many of the street scenes, including a bridge over the River Seine, served as backdrops for “photo-ops” by the students.

Photos by Lauren Kruck ROLL IT OUT: Early's Carpets has a stockroom full of carpets just ready to roll out in your living room. Come see them! Early From Page A1 Offering just carpet and vinyl flooring, they opened serving Fauquier, Culpeper and Rappahannock counties. In 1969, the small enterprise started to grow. The Earlys built a store next door and by 1971, a warehouse was added to the back. The addition expanded the store from 3,200 square feet to 11,400 square feet. The huge facility now houses the stock flooring, remnants and a large cutting machine. Around that time, the couple also purchased a gas station in Culpeper to use as a second showroom. The remodeled building won an award from the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce. While they sold the Culpeper building in the 1970s because of lack of help, Lorraine Early cites health issues as the biggest challenge they faced over the years. John Early has survived cancer — twice. “He’s been an inspiration to a lot of our customers,” Early said of her husband. Thriving Despite the illnesses, the store continued — and continues — to flourish, grow and change in its spot next door to the Early home. “You’re learning something every day,” said Lorraine Early. “Product knowledge is a big asset.” In the past 40 years, the couple has had some memorable moments. The wife of an ambassador to England hired Early’s Carpet to reupholster a bed she brought back from England. How many carpet firms can claim that their staff worked on a bed that once belonged to Henry VIII? On a more modern note, technology has played an important part in Early Carpet’s growth. For instance, the move from a crank to a forklift eased the moving of rolled carpets that are stacked 20 feet high. And the installation of the store’s most recent addition should finish this week. The motorized Tug-a-Rug rack holds large, 9 x 12 rugs. With the previous, smaller rack, which held 6x9 rugs, an employee had to climb up to the top of the rack to get a rug down. But with the new rack, which holds 160 rugs, an employee can simply retrieve a rug with a push of a button. “It’s been a family-oriented business,” Early said. Of five children, two work with their spouses in the store. Sonja Early-Betts, who calls herself the showroom designer, is working to create better access and visibility in the remnants area. She enjoys doing window treatments but says, “my mother is the pro.” After 40 years Early’s Carpet generally has four to five trucks of shipments going out each day. “It’s not a 9-to-5 job,” Lorraine Early said. “It’s long hours, hard work.” But there are perks. She enjoys taking trips to visit the store’s distributors and has traveled to Australia, Russia and Scotland, to name a few. Like the rising popularity of Oriental rugs, Early has watched many trends come and go. Hardwood and linoleum rugs used to be popular. Then LOOKING BACK: Lorraine Early still has the first ad that they ran in May of 1966 for their Grand Opening. wall-to-wall carpet took their place. Then hardwood, ceramic and laminate stepped in. Now it’s back to Oriental and area rugs representing the most current trend, she said. Also there’s, a newer product from Pergo, which creates the look of hardwood with laminate. The flooring is easy to care for and maintain. The store boasts a large instock inventory, and the company installs all the flooring it sells. Said Early-Betts: “People know from 40 years, we’re not going anywhere.” E-mail the reporter: chendricks@timespapers.com Ask the Arborist By Jamie Wood I.S.A. Certified Arborist Prune Flowering Trees & Shrubs in June June is a great time to prune many spring flowering trees and shrubs. By now, the bloom is complete but next year’s flower buds have not yet formed. So pruning NOW can enhance next year's flowering. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you plan to perform the pruning yourself. Before you begin pruning, know what you want to accomplish — have a plan. Prune to maintain the natural form of the plant — unless you want a specific artificial shape. Pruning in this manner produces a healthier plant and an informal, natural appearance. Avoid drastic pruning that removes more than 20-25% of the living branches. If the plant is overgrown, reduce it in stages over several years. If major changes are needed, ask your local Bartlett arborist to help rejuvenate the plant. Once it is brought "in bounds." it will be easier to prune to maintain form and size in the future. For more information on any of the tree and shrub care services I can provide for you. please call me at 1-877BARTLETT. or e-mail me af j wood @ bartlett.com. BARTLETT TREK EXPERTS MAKING HER SELECTION: Customer Lisa Scott (left) is helped by Sonja Early-Betts (right) in finding just the right flooring application. Virginia Emergency Response Organizations collaborate on Hurricane Preparedness Campaign “It Could Happen to You” Organizations active in Virginia’s disaster preparedness and response efforts are collaborating to ensure that Virginians are ready for the upcoming hurricane season, which starts June 1. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, every citizen should know one thing about a tropical storm: It could happen to you. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the Virginia Department of Transportation, National Weather Service offices in the Commonwealth and American Red Cross chapters across the state are promot* ing a joint public information campaign called, “It Could Happen to You.” In addition, the American Red Cross is partnering with VDEM and the Virginia Department of Health in a local “Prepare Hampton Roads” campaign for general emergency preparedness. Although all of these groups have always worked side-by-side before, during and after an emergency, each organization’s outreach efforts have varied. Tb reach more people more effectively, these emergency preparedness and response groups are partnering this year to emphasize four simple and easy steps citizens should take to get ready. “We learned from Katrina that most citizens were not as prepared as they should have been,” said Michael Cline, state coordinator for VDEM. “Each Virginian has the responsibility to prepare their homes and famines, and it is easier than they think.” The four basic steps to disaster preparedness are: get a kit, make a plan, listen for instructions and learn your evacuation routes. 1. Emergency Supply Kit Putting together an emergency supply kit take# little time and money, but it will provide your family or employees with the tools they need when it counts. An emergency supply kit includes, among other things, essential items to last at least three days, such as water and non-perishable food, a battery-powered radio and extra batteries, flashlights, a first aid kit and medications. 2. Communication Plan Making a communications plan involves discussing the hazards and threats for your area and what your family or employees would do during an actual emergency. As you create your plan, decide on a meeting place if your family cannot return home, designate an out-oftown friend or relative as a point-of-contact and plan for the specific needs of your household, such as an evacuation destination for pets or transportation for medical equipment. o. L/Ocal Instructions Before, during and after a disaster, it is critical that you listen for the most local, upto-date information from emergency officials. Local media will convey instructions from local, state and federal government partners concerning evacuation orders, how to safely stay where you are and what to do when the emergency has passed. 4. Evacuation routes Coastal residents should become familiar with their designated evacuation routes and know where they will go if ordered to evacuate. Emergency officials have designated hurricane evacuation routes for Hampton, the Eastern Shore, Norfolk, Poquoson, the Middle Peninsula, the Northern Neck, Virginia Beach and York County. Inland residents should know where to go if ordered to evacuate their area. Flash floods can develop in a matter of minutes, with little or no warning. Know ahead of time where your family or employees should go to find higher ground. For more information about the combined preparedness campaign, visit VDEM’s Web site, www.vaemergency. com. Visit www.redcross.org to find contact information for your local ARC chapter. VDEM: Marc LaFountain (804) 897-6510 www.vaemergency.com VDOT: Wanda Gill (757) 925-2584 www.virginiaDOT.org NOAA/National Weather Service: Wakefield: Bill Sanunler (757) 899-5732 www.erh.noaa.gov/akq/ Sterling: Dave Manning (703) 260-0209 www.erh.noaa.gov/lwx/ Blacksburg: Phil Hysell (540) 552-1613 www.erh.noaa.gov/mk/ Morristown, TN: Howard Waldron (423) 586-3771 www.srh.noaa.gov/mrx/ American Red Cross: www.redcross.org FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, m and^tther pests. FERM A IREAT 540-829-0000 / i www.PermaTreat.com pest and termite CONTROL Lord Fairfax Community College Luray-Page County Center Classes Application, Placement Testing, Registration are available at the Luray-Page County Center. New students or those needing assistance, please call (540) 843-0722. Prospective and current students can tec.academic and financial aid counseling, complete an application ?/WbZ i. a SUMMER 2006 CUSSES START MAY 22, 2006 Course/Number/Title AST 117 004 ENG 1 004 ENG 4 004 ENG 111 004 ENG 241 W1A GOL 105 004 GOL 105 004 HUM 202 WOB ITE 101 004 MTH 1 004 MTH 271 004 PED 113 004 SPD 110WOB SDV 100 004 Keyboarding for Computer Usage Preparing for College Writing Reading Improvement College Composition I Survey of American Literature Physical Geology Physical Geology Lab Survey of Western Culture Intro to Microcomputers Developmental Math Applied Calculus Life Activity I Intro to Speech Communication College Success Skills Crtdlta 1 3 3 3 3 4 3 1 4 3 2 3 1 Dav TTh M W TTh TTh Web-based W Th F Web-based T M W TTh TTh Web-based M Time 5:30-7 p m. 9:30-11:45 a.m. 9:30-11:45 a m. 6:30-8:45 p.m. 10 a m -12:15 p.m. 9 a m.-1:30 p.m. 7-8 30 p m 6 30-9:30 p.m, 6 30-8 45 p m 4:30-6:30 p m. 5-6 30 p.m. Instructor Class» McKay 51311 Edwards 47912 Edwards 47913 L'Heureux 47919 Keefer 40850 Melson 48070 Melson 48071 Lewis 47860 Snellings 51293 Racer 47642 Turgati 51294 Purdham 51473 Lewis 46280 Walker 49432 FALL 2006 CLASSES START AUGUST 21, 2006 Course/Number/Title ACC 211-004 ART 121-004 AST 102-004 BIO 101-004 BUS 100-004 BUS 111-D04 BUS 165-004 BUS 236-D14 ENG 1-004 ENG 111-004 ENG 112-004 ENG 242-004 ECO 201-004 HIS 111-004 HIT 111-D04 HIT 112-D04 ITE 101-604 ITE 115-604 MKT 229-D04 MTH 1-004 MTH 152-004 MTH 240-004 PED 113-004 PHI 220-004 REL 100-D04 PSY 230-004 SDV 100-004 SDV 100-404 SPA 101-004 Principles of Accounting Drawing I Keyboarding II General Biology I Intro to Business Principles of Supervision I Small Business Management Communication in Management Preparing for College Wilting College Composition I College Composition II Survey of American Literature II Principles of Macroeconomics History of World Civilization f Medical Terminology I Medical Terminology ll Intro to Microcomputers Intro Computer Applications and Concepts Marketing Research Developmental Mathematics Math for the Liberal Arts I Statistics Life Activity I Ethics Intro to the Study of Religion Developmental Psychology College Success Skills College Success Skills Beginning Spanish I Credits 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 * 3 3 Bay T W W M W T/TH TH T/TH T/TH T M/W M/W TH M/W M TH M M T/TH M/W M T T T M/W W TH TH T/TH Time 7-10 p m 7-10 p m. 6 30-9:30 p m 7-10 p.m. 7-10 p m. 2-3 15 p m 7-10 p.m. 9:30-10 45 a m. 5-6 15 p m 7-10 p m 5:30-7 p.m 5 6 15 p.m 7-10 p.m 9 30-10 45 am 7-10 p.m. 7-10 p m. 6 30-10 15 p.m. 6:30-10 15 p m 11 a m.-12 15 p n 5-6 40 p m. 7-10 p m 7-10 p m 4 30- 6 30 p.m 7-10 p m, 1-2 15 p.m 7-10 p m 6 30-7 20 p m 11 a m -12 40 p r 5-6 40 p m instructor Kleese Liscomb McKay Staff Staff Tusing Richmond Casula Jenkins Staff Staff Price Surratt Ballard Johnson Johnson Snellmgs Snellings i Casula Racer Turgati Turgati Purdham Walker Bell Staff Jenkins 1 Walker Emmons Class# 11230 31881 34756 27593 11232 35636 11374 28842 34207 11233 35633 33197 11385 11351 27653 11228 20225 11229 35588 11372 34181 34182 34392 11386 34586 11388 34209 20108 11409 Join us for a special workshop and reading with award-winning poet Barbara Crooker She has published more than 500 poems and won many national and international writing awards. Thursday, May 25, 2006 Poetry Workshop 3:30 to 5 p.m. Discuss the art and process of writing poetry Poetry Reading 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Both events tree and open to the public Improve your Computer Skills! Excel I May 23 and May 25 Excel II June 6 and June 8 Word I June 14 and June 21 Call (540) 843-0722 for more details and to register. Career Training coming this fall. Supervisory Skills Customer Service All Microsoft Office Applications ■ All classes offered at the new Luray-Page County Center * Class schedules available at the Center and public libraries. 334 North Hawksbill Street, Luray, VA 22835 * (540) 843-0722 www.lfcc.edu/LurayPageCountyCenter **'LORD FAIRFAX ■' VUUI N l I I' C O l 1 t t, t YOURFUTURfc OUR FOCUS

Photo by Richard Lykes INSPIRING EVENT: The Relay for Life event, held each year on the grounds of the Rappahannock Elementary School on Route 211 near Little Washington, always includes colorful activities like the releasing of balloons shown here from last year’s “Celebration of Life." Rappahannock’s ‘Relay for Life’ set for May 20 By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News Few events in Rappahannock County are more worthy or inspiring than the “Relay for Life” organized each year by dedicated volunteers in our community. The Relay is a celebration of cancer survivorship and community spirit like none others. This year’s event, at the Rappahannock County Elementary School, begins promptly at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, and continues throughout the evening. Many stay overnight for the final closing ceremonies with continental breakfast on Sunday morning where the teams that met their fund raising goals as well as those top fund-raising teams will be recognized. The Relay for Life also includes an always delicious buffet picnic around 5:30 p.m., good music, and notables from the community who appear throughout the evening. Luminaries are lighted at dusk in honor or memory of both cancer victims and cancer survivors. Each year around this time, over 4,000 communities worldwide, and more than 2.25 million people (including nearly a half million cancer survivors) take part in this event. Much-needed funds are raised for American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy and patient services. Rappahannock County volunteers led by many “team captains” hope this event can exceed the $60,000 they raised last year. The Relay for Life is our community’s way to honor cancer survivors and to remember those we have lost to cancer in the fight. The Relay opens as cancer survivors walk, run, or wheelchair the first lap in celebration of their victory. All cancer survivors in the community are invited to register and attend the Relay. 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The senior left-hander tossed a no-hitter and struck out 12 in leading the visiting Rappahannock County High School varsity baseball team to a 1-0 win over Bull Run District rival Madison County. The win gave the Panthers the third seed in the upcoming district tournament. They will host sixth-seeded Manassas Park Tuesday afternoon at 5 p.m. Should Rappahannock win, it most likely would face second-seeded Strasburg in the semifinals Wednesday. The district final is set for May 26 at the highest seed’s home field. Jenkins, who recently committed to play collegiate baseball at Christopher Newport University, looked, dominant against the Mountaineers. No Madison batter was able to hit the ball beyond the infield. The only hard-hit ball came in the bottom of the seventh when first baseman Ethan Russell jumped and snagged a liner to end the game. But Jenkins did not feel that he pitched well against Madison. “My fastball was basically the only pitch working,” said Jenkins, who has three no-hitters in his high school baseball career. “They just never hit the ball hard the whole game.” Rappahannock County head coach Jeff Jenkins agreed. “They never got close to a hit,” he added. Madison has struggled against the Panthers this season. It had just one hit ofFjunior left-hander Ethan Russell in an earlier loss. Rappahannock scored the game’s only run in the top of the first. Russell led off with a single. On his stolen base attempt of second base, Madison also committed a passed ball, allowing Russell to move to third. Alex Sharp then laid down a perfect squeeze bunt to bring home Russell. It was the second straight game that Rappahannock used the squeeze play to score what ^ was the game-winning run. Monday afternoon, Sharp squeezed home Chase Tupper with the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth to give the Photo by Ann Spieker LOOKING SHARP: Senior Alex Sharp covers his base against Madison County Panthers a 5-4 win over Manassas Park. Russell finished with two hits and pair of stolen bases. Rappahannock had just four hits in the game. The Panthers have won seven one-run games this season, including their last four. The scare that Manassas Park gave the Panthers Monday is something that will be on their minds when they face the Cougars in the first round of the district tournament. “Manassas Park and Clarke have really improved,” Jeff Jenkins said. “They’re playing everyone close now.” If the Panthers overlook the Cougars, they may find their season over. “We’re not looking past Manassas Park,” Jason Jenkins added. “They gave us a major scare.” Rappahannock met its first goal this spring. It finished in file top three in the district. If it should reach the district tournament final, it probably will see top-seeded George Mason. “We’ve got to concentrate on hitting,” Jason Jenkins said. “I’m getting excited. I think that we can win the whole thing.” The top two finishers in the tournament advance to the Group A Region B tournament in late May. This time, the Bull Run District is the host district. Winning the tournament means that Rappahannock could host regionals. The Panthers have not been to a regional baseball tournament since 1976, when they finished second in the state. Jeff Jenkins was -an eighth grader playing on the junior varsity baseball team that year. .Rappahannock County assistant principal Mike Tupper was one of the starting pitchers. ■ .5 In Mondays game, the Cougars held a 3-1 lead going into the bottom of the seventh. Tupper doubled for the Panthers. Sharp followed with a two-run home run to tie the game at 3. ■' Manassas Park stormed back with a solo home run from Rob Murphy, his second of the game, to give his team a 4-3 lead. But in the bottom of the eighth, Travis Jenkins singled home Bobby Czekaj, who was hit by a pitch and then stole second and third, to tie the game at 4. Tupper and Russell each walked to load the bases. Then, Sharp pulled off the perfect squeeze play to plate Jenkins with the game-winning run. Russell had three hits and a stolen base for the Panthers. Sharp homered and drove in three runs. Jacob Dodson doubled twice and had an RBI. Tupper had a pair of hits and an RBI. Dodson picked up the win in relief of Czekaj. He went 3 2/3 innings and struck out five. “This was the first time that Jacob pitched all year,” Jeff Jenkins said. “I told him that he’d be coming in in relief for us. For a couple of innings, he can pitch effectively.” DISTRICT EVENTS Four games for the price of one? That’s right. Tuesday afternoon, Rappahannock County High School’s spring sports teams will host opening round games in their respective Group A Bull Run District tournaments. Admission is $5 per person. The girls varsity soccer team will host Manassas Park at 4 p.m. The boys will follow at 5:45 p.m., as they face Strasburg. The varsity softball team will play Strasburg at 5 p.m., while the varsity baseball team faces Manassas Park at 5 p.m. t U-12 Girl’s Soccer updates On Saturday May 6th the Rappahannock U-12 girls’ soccer teams traveled to Culpeper to face off with two tough Culpeper teams. The Blue Bombers were up first and fighting hard but unable to pull off a win. The Blue Bombers had several shots at goal but were unable to finish. Culpeper was able to slip past the girls’ defense several times, beating the Blue Bombers 0-3. The second game by the Sour Apples ended in a tie. Culpeper seemed to dominate early but the girls never gave up and managed to hang in there. With time running out a penalty call against Culpeper gave the Sour Apples the chance to tie with Marie Lee firing one in for the score. The Sour Apples had numerous shots on goal but also had trouble finishing. Final score 2-2. On May 13, both teams were in Rappahannock. The Blue Bombers faced another Culpeper team and the Sour Apples played Madison on a make up playing . The Blue Bombers were up first again and this time there was no stopping them. Peyton Bailey scored 3 goals. Then Peyton assisted Caitlin Humbles for a score. Great defense by the, “The Gold Standard in Equestrian Construction” Toll-free: 1-88830LD-CUP (1-888465-3287) ^-•M-flOUKW \W/ [mot pan) “ * Marsha"’ v"»nia"WMkrkrj Fencing, Barns, Sheds ~Va. Class A Lie. #2705 047043A ~ www.goldcupfenclng.com JIL /r, • . j3***.! Bear Wallow Rd. 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Entrepreneurs engineer new energy alternatives By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News Two engineers from different towns in Virginia are among the many energy pioneers displaying their works this coming Saturday at the Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo at the Fauquier County Fairgrounds. One of these groundbreaking designers produces energy on a large scale by turning the contents of a landfill into useful, clean energy. Another captures the sun’s energy to run portable power packs. Brad Schneider has big plans for your garbage. Schneider finds value in all that stuff you throw out. Old shoes, egg shells, broken shoelaces, grass cuttings, leaves from trees, leaves from dining tables. Sealing wax and edible snacks. Eveiything that is not metal or glass appeals to the engineer in Brad Schneider. Eveiything, including animal waste, droppings, pasture residue - to say it nicely. By the truckload, by the ton, by the thousand ton, by the entire landfill, this engineer sees gold. Where you see a pile of refuse, he sees energy. A heap of eneigy. Schneider, who hails from the Midwest, had a stint at the Siemens Company, and now runs his own firm, Recovered Eneigy Systems. It is not a big company, but it rides atop a very large idea. The company has designed a gasification process that turns household and agricultural and industrial waste - in massive tonnage amounts — into eneigy that RER’s gasification process offers, steam, or electricity, or diy heat, or chilled water—customer’s choice. RER will run a full-scale test of a gasification system at the end of May, fully powering fill the operations at a U. S. Air Force base in Carterville, Illinois. For two days the facility will run on cow manure. Two days later will come a test in which the fuel is a small mountain of ordinary household trash. RER is in the process of contracting with the University of Minnesota at Morris to power the campus, replacing the present source, natural gas. Engineer Schneider calculates that the University will save at least 40 percent of its’power bill by switchihg ft gasift* cation. In the Minnesota case, the gasifier will be run on what is called “stover”, the leavings of a com crop after the kernels have been removed: stalk, leaves, cob, “whatever,” says Schneider, “is left in the field”. Count the benefits: municipalities save on ridding themselves of rubbish. Power users pay less, often far less, for power. The environment feels a lot better about not choking on fossil fuel toxins. And the sole by-product, dry ash, is sold as fertilizer. There is a way to hear more about this from Brad Schneider himself. Brad will have a table at the Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo at the Fauquier County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 20th. Admission is only $2 and kids are ft*6C Solar superstar Also part of the show-and-tell at the Expo will be Charlie Bigelow of Round Hill, Virginia. Bigelow has named his company Light Speed Power, Inc. When he talks about it, Bigelow fairly bursts with intensity. The enthusiasm for what the sun’s energy can do fairly jumps out of this engineer with a degree in nuclear physics. Bigelow sets up a backyard shed, one that drapes a tarp over a simple frame; the tarp is composed largely of photovoltaic cells that turn sun energy into direct current electricity. The shed I* " ' • 1 " ■ »» - ' in . i i'im If you go © What: Piedmont Alternative > Energy Expo © Where: Fauquier County , Fairgrouncte, Old Apbum > Road, Warrantor! © When: Saturday, May 20, :;f from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. © Cost: $2 per adult Kids get infree. ' becomes a mini power house, running yard tools, or a complete WiFi set up, perhaps on the side of a mountain, miles from conventional power - and minus the noise and pollution of a gasoline or diesel generator. He calls it “a completely portable Internet cafe.” Using the same technology, Bigelow travels with a fat briefcase containing one of those tarps - folded to fit the satchel - and a laptop. Sit down, open the case, unfold the tarp, plug it all in, and he is working, running a computer See ENERGY, Page B2 Afro Bop Alliance returns^ Afro Bop Alliance, formerly known as CuBop, will return fo the Theatre^ at Washington, Virginia, on Saturday, May 20, at 8 p.itt., after ah absence of three years. The seven-member band performs Latin rhythms with jazz harmony. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for J students 18 and under. For reservations or to obtain a copy of the, Theatre’s schedule phone (540) 675-1253 or send email 't*§ •. TheatreVAOaol.com * -— , — „ / - * 'Photo courtw* of Jed Duvall ALTERNATIVE: Seen in front of the gasifier is Ken Davison (far left) who designed the device for Recovered Energy Systems of Washington. a Here is a partial list of exhibitors for the Piedmont Alternative maintains solar pod and he# water systems and sells a wide variety of solar products. . ©Chesapeake Climate Action Network TakomaPark, Md. CCAN is the first grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to fighting global warming in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Its mission is to educate and mobilize citizens in a way that fosters a rapid switch to clean energy and energy-efficient products, thus fighting global warming. * ® Light Speed Power, Inc. Round Hill, Va. Light Speed Power provides design, engineering and installation of distributed utility systems to include solar PV, small wind turbines, telecommunications and water systems. At the expo, - representatives will demonstrate See PARTICIPANTS, Page B2 Energy Expo: r-fX ® Solar Services, Inc. Virginia Beach . & 4 Rover Landing H NASA has announced that the Mars Rover is landing at the Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo. The Rover, a model of one of the most successful K American unmanned space # s- ships, will be displayed by NASA personnel at the Expo at the Fauquier County Fairgrounds ort Saturday, May 20th. According to NASA, each Rover (one is called \f “Spirit", the other . ^ a <: “Opportunity”) is a robotic geologist, with an arm, a drill, three spectrometers for sampling soil. Four pairs of cameras give the Rover the ability to send 3-D images of the landscape back to Earth. The solar power plates that drive the Rover gave it the muscle to travel up to 100 meters per day. The Rovers have worked well beyond their original design lifetimes - going for a year and more past the planned 3-month work period. * Courtesy of Charlie Bigelow CATCH THE SUN: Solar panels can channel the sun’s energy to heat your home and more. “My customer bought four of these racks and the whole house Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) with grid tie 11000 Watt 240 VAC inverter and battery backup. 5200 watts total PV power. The meter spins quickly backwards during the day. The system powers everything in the house except the hot tub on the deck. Well pump, oil furnace, all kitchen appliances, dish washer, washing machine, lights, computers and teleworker office equipment for two people,” said Charlie Bigelow, owner of Light Speed Power, Inc. Historical Sampler set for Saturday By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News An annual event that illuminates history through living demonstrations of life on a 1830s era plantation is scheduled this Saturday afternoon, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the historic Meadow Green Farm, home of John and Pam Kiser, near Slate Mills. This interactive “Historical Sampler,” sponsored by the Rappahannock Historical Society, follows on the successful tour last spring at Jessamine Hill near Little Washington and is of interest to both adults and children. Live music of the early 1800s and history “reenacted” will be special features of this year’s event. Living histojy performed by skilled artisans from our area will be of particular interest to young people. Among the activities on view are weaving, quilting, woodworking, butter churning, caring for farm animals, and other chores of running a Virginia plantation in the pre-Civil War period. Delicious food and refreshments provided by local Rappahannock restaurants also will be a special treat. Photo by Richard Lykes COME TO MEADOW GREEN: The handsome brick home with walls three bricks thick is noted for its striking original woodwork throughout the house. This is the colorfully decorated living room of the home that includes both antiques and personal furniture, giving the home a warm and personal look—an eclectic mix of old and new. Two raffles also are anticipated—a unique homemade quilt and a fine watercolor donated by a Rappahannock artist. This “Historical Sampler” is a crucial fundraiser to help provide financial resources to maintain the viability of the Society in its effort to collect, preserve and share its treasure trove of local history. Tickets and directions Tickets for the event can be purchased at the Rappahannock Historical Society’s office and library at 328 Gay Street in Little Washington, or at the door. Tickets are $10 for adults ($15.00 at the door), and $5.00 for children 6 to 12 . For further information, contact the Society’s office at 540-675-1163. The Society also can be reached by email at Rapphist@earthlink.net Meadow Green Farm at 210 Popham’s Ford Road in Slate Mills can be reached by taking scenic Route 231 (South) from Sperryville towards Madison. Turn left on Slate Mills Road and go about 1.6 miles to Popham’s Ford Road. Turn nght and drive one mile to Meadow Green. As you approach the house. Old Rag looms straight ahead.

Upcoming Events Previews ,A, Building Blocks for Strategic Planning The Rappahannock NonProfit Center is pleased to announce a half-day workshop on strategic planning for nonprofits on Wednesday, May 31 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Public Library. RNPC is honored to have as the workshop leader, Ms. Alaina Love, a resident of Rappahannock County and an experienced strategic planning facilitator. Ms. Love is the president of HRx Renaissance Consortium, Inc. (www.hrxrenaissance.com), where she consults with businesses on how they can help their employees bring more meaning to their work by aligning their work with their individual purpose connecting it to the purpose of the organization in order to achieve strategic goals. The half day workshop will look closely at the strategic planning process; how creating a mission/vision, identifying key strategies, and key results are crucial to a successful strategic plan. Using a business model for strategic planning, Ms. Love will lead the group through a SWOT analysis, examining the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to their organization. The groups will be challenged to ask themselves: Where does your organization need to get results in order to realize its strategic plan? Initial core strategies for each organization will be identified and individuals will leave with the foundation necessary to finish writing their strategic plan with the input of other key members of their organization. RNPC will be underwriting the costs for the workshop ensuring attendance for all churches, community organizations and 501c3nonprofits. RNPC executive director, Bridget Chisholm said, “When I met Ms. Love last fall I knew right away we wanted to tap her leadership skills for our nonprofit community and when she agreed to lead the workshop, well, I was ecstatic. I encourage all the churches, community organizations and nonprofits to come and learn from her. It is gong to be a powerful 5 hours.” The Rappahannock Nonprofit Center is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the vitality and success of community organizations and the nonprofits in Rappahannock County and the surrounding region. Their vision is for a healthy, vital Rappahannock County region strengthened through fully supported nonprofit efforts. The future of the Rappahannock County region’s unique cultural and natural resources depends largely on the effectiveness of its vibrant nonprofit andyolunteer community. RNPC believes that to best serve their missions, nonprofit organizations must be managed efficiently, employing best practice while preserving their passion for their cause. lb register for the workshop send an email to Bridget Chisholm (info@mpc.org) or phone her at 540.987.8011. Coffee House Time The Second Annual RCHS Panther Band “COFFEE HOUSE” is scheduled for Saturday night, June 3, in the RCES Gym! The fun will begin at 6 p.m. The evening will feature non-stop entertainment, and, if you choose to partake^ a scrumptious spaghetti dinner! Among the featured entertainers this year are: Sax duo Dos Allen and Matt Yonkey, vocalist Laura Wheatley, direct from Rude Rock.. .Trista Scheurlein, acoustic guitarists Matt Hunter and Josh Makela, Classic Bluegrass by “Dr. Bob” Chappell, folk musician, Bob Shaffer, well-known talented Rappahannockan Bob Treanor, the RCHS Jazz Band and many more! You won’t want to miss this! Tickets are $5 (in advance) for the evening’s entertainment or $10 (in advance) for entertainment and dinner. There will be a variety of beverages and desserts on sale throughout the evening, plus an opportunity to buy raffle tickets for some wonderful door prizes. Tickets at the door will be $7 for entertainment and $7 for dinner. Advance reservations may be made by calling Jan Makela at 937-5718 or Kathiyn Treanor at 987-8575 x 23. YOU WONT WANT TO MISS THIS FUNAMAZING NIGHT OF MUSIC IN RAPPAHANNOCK! Third Annual Courage Cup polo match set for June Tickets on Sale Now The Third Annual Courage Cup charity polo match will be held on June 17, 2006, at Great Meadow Polo Club in The Plains, Virginia. Benefiting the Work to Ride charity, this event originated as a way to bring young professionals in Washington, D.C., together with the polo community for a good cause, and a good time. Now, The Courage Cup has become a summer social tradition. Ticket options vary from sideline tailgate spots close to the action to private group boxes elevated from the field for a great view. Tickets may also be purchased for access to the VIP Golden Mallet Tent hosted by Capitol File Magazine, which includes food and open bar. This year’s Courage Cup will be the inaugural game on the new fields of the Great Meadow Polo Club. The party will get started when the tailgates start in the afternoon and go into the evening with a trophy and check presentation following the match. Jointly, Great Meadow will also be hosting Chiefs of Diplomatic Missions and their families at the Ambassadors’ Cup Polo Match. This game will feature celebrities Mathias Hermes and Salvatore Ferragamo, who will be playing with the international teams Competing for the Chief of Protocol Trophy. Tickets may be purchased at www.CourageCup.org. About Work to Ride Founded in 1994, Work to Ride (WTR) is a non-profit community- based intervention program which utilizes horses and horse sports in unique and innovative ways as a means to engage urban youth in wholesome, constructive activities. Specifically, Work to Ride provides inner city and at-risk kids with the opportunity to experience the thrill of equestrian sports, including polo. For more information, visit http://www.worktoride.net. Religious Notes Help support building fund Amissville United Methodist Church will be holding a yard sale, rain or shine, on Friday May 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday May 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food also available! Proceeds benefit the building fund and church furnishings. “Proclaim the Word” The annual “Proclaim the Word” three-day event on the Rappahannock United Methodist Charge begins May 22 at Sperryville UMC. The guest preacher is Chris Schafer, a student at Wesley Theological Seminary and a resident of Sperryville. Tuesday May 23, the Word will be proclaimed at Willis Chapel UMC (Huntly) by Rev. Sherry Waddell. Special music will be offered by the SBG’s - a group of women “Singing Blessings to God.” On Wednesday May 24, Flint Hill UMC welcomes preaching by Rev. John Pendleton and music from the Promise Land choir. All services are at 7 p.m. Contact Rev. Leah DeLong for more information (675-3370). Remembrance Service A remembrance service with the Little Fork Rangers and the Culpeper Minute Men will be held Sunday, May 28, at 2 p.m. at Little Fork Church. Period prayers will be said and some authentic letters will be read. The cavalry will present an exhibition of how horses were used in the war between the states. All will dressed in period costumes and uniforms. Any questions please call Harriett Ellison at 547-2022 Special Service The Cemetery Club of the Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville will have a special program after the morning worship service on May 21. Lunch will be served alter the worship service and at 3 p.m. the Promise Land Men’s Choir of Sperryville will be the guest singers. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Fred Morgan at (540) 522-1010. Homecoming Day Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church, Washington will be having their Homecoming Day on Sunday, June 2, starting at 10 a.m., with the Rochester Family singing. There will be preaching at 11a.m. Followed by lunch at noon. For the afternoon service the Rochester Family will be singing along with preaching. Everyone is welcome. Inspirational Music The Joy Quartet from Pensacola Christian College will present a program of inspirational music on Friday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Hope Hill Baptist Church, Castleton. The Quartet’s program will feature delightful, heartwarming music and a DVD presentation about the college. 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 INSPIRED: The Joy Quartet will perform at Hope Hill Baptist Church in Castleton. Members include Lisa Stepnick and Jessie Kielsgard (back row) and Tommy Griffin, Rachel Smith (pianist) and Dean Bemstrom (front row). 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. For more information, call the Washington Baptist Church office at 675-3336. FREE Food Every Month Do you need additional food to add to your kitchen pantry based on the number of people in your family. When is it? May 18, Thursday from 35 p.m. June 15, July 20, August 17. Check newspaper or call 675-3313 to confirm future date Where is it? Washington Baptist Church, 180 Gay Street, Washington. 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 my be directed to (540) 675-3716, (540) 675-3336 or (540) 9879101. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Community Care Coalition. Energy From Page B1 without worrying about battery life. Or the tarp is opened for smother function: detecting some of the millions of anti-personnel mines still buried in scores of the world’s trouble spots, still blowing up and killing and injuring people and animals years after the original conflict has subsided. Five years ago, Charlie Bigelow was just one of the engineers, sill suited up in coat and tie, reporting to his cubicle. In what he called a “completely emotional decision”, he threw it all over to get outdoors, to be in denims and work in the woods, up on the mountain sides, splashing in the creeks, setting up solar energy outposts. It was, he says now, “a tough five years,” with very little income. But now people are calling up and the work, he says, “has exploded”. The explosion of work for people who design and install solar and other alternatives is a common story. Of the more than 30 exhibitors planning to show off their projects and their works at the Expo, many are pinched for time because so many homeowners and business folk are turning away from polluting sources and toward cleaner energy. Others at the Expo on Saturday (near Warrenton) will be explaining biodiesel, home heat, solar cooking, solar hot water systems, energy audits, radiant heating, and brick-making. Three different area exhibitors will bring all electric trucks and tractors. Hybrid vehicles, both Japanese and American, will be on display, as will a table full of solarpowered toys. A complete list of Expo exhibitors is available at www.rlep.org Participants From Page B1 "The Power Briefcase," designed to provide modular, durable, transportable, independent solar power. ©TerraBuilt Middleburg TerraBuilt employs a machine to produce a tongue-and-groove building block, used for house construction, from soil. The machine can be towed behind a . small truck and the blocks are made on site with soil from the excavation. © Commonwealth Sustainability Woriks Culpeper The company provides professional consulting services for green buildings, sustainable community development, and strategic planning. Employees help clients design, construct and furnish , efficient, healthful homes, schools and other buildings. Working with public officials and citizen groups, Commonweath promotes diverse, walkable communities, preservation of rural land, and green economic development. It also offers consulting work to businesses and other organizations seeking to reduce costs, increase productivity and improve environmental performance. © Recovered Energy Resources Washington, Va. Recovered Energy Resources is the developer of small-scale renewable energy power plants that utilize materials such as biomass, animal manure, wood wastes and trash as fuel. © Oesch Environmental Design Schuyler, Va. Fred Oesch of Oesch Environmental Design has designed and built alternative architecture, custom interiors, . ... , s'- . ’ . i ■ ■ ; furniture, and fine art for more than 25 years. His green building specialties include: solar and zero energy homes; green oak timber frame; straw bale construction; living earth roofs, and healthful environmental control systems. Oesch conducts residential and commercial design projects worldwide, including consultation, lectures and teaching. At the expo he will discuss practical solutions toward affordable, alternative building and energy independence, with natural materials, and healthful environmental control. ® Piedmont Environmental Council Warrantor! The Piedmont Environmental Council is a 30-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the Piedmont's rural economy, natural resources, history and beauty. Bob Miller, PEC’s Madison County Land Conservation Officer, will discuss a cleaner, more, efficient fuel: biodiesel. CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 I Find your i new home i *3» Withlhe Rappahannock News • 540-675-3349 I fiappahaimockte In life, Chris bowed His head in prayer, arms stretched out to the multitudes. On the Cross, He bowed His head in death, amis tortuously stretched tothdr limits and encompassing the sins of the worid. f ulfilling the will of His Father in Heaven, Christ was Crucified, forever merdftii and forgiving, praying with His Iasi breath in behalf of His persecutors, “Father, forgive than,for they know not what they da” (Luke 23:24). Christ's inks on was sure, His snuggle to atdure the pain of His Crucifixion was for the eternal forgiveness of the sins of the humankind. God sacrificed His Son for you and for me... forever. On this Easter Sunday, may we bow our heads in humility as did our Savior so long ago, and thank God Alnighly with our hearts and souls for this life of His Son. On this most special of Christian occasions, may your burden be light, for Christ has borne it on Calvary. ABERDEEN BARN rBl Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper [540) 825-1037 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock Newsj

All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p .m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. For e-mail, send to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers. com Tree Seedlings available As in previous years, tree seedlings are now available for planting in the county. This year’s selections are Sugar Maple, Loblolly Pine, and Yellow Poplar. The seedlings are available in bundles of 10-25 trees or less. Donations to help defray costs appreciated. For more information and pick-up, call or email John Kirchner at 987-9154, info@johnkirchner.com 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 Sushi EVERY OTHER Monday, so mark your calendars! Monday, May 22, is the next offering followed by June 5 and so on.Hope to see you here! Sushi menu begins at 4 pm. Tuesday- Dart League Wednesday- Prime Rib night Thursday - Games, fun starts at 8 p.m. with trivia teams vying for local kudos Friday, May, 19- Acoustic Covers favorites by Robbie Limon Saturday, May, 20- Blues, Rock by Elizabeth Lawrence Upcoming Sushi nights, Monday, May 22, June 5 and June 19 For more information, please call (540) 675-3227 May 17-19 : RCHS Varsity Cheerleading Squad hosts a Mini Camp at RCES Come join us at the Rappahannock County Elementary School on Wednesday, May 17 through Friday, May 19. The RCHS Varsity * Cheerleading Squad will be hosting a mini camp full of fun! We will be learning cheers, chants and dances. Ages 13 - 17 will learn a short routine to perform at the end of our camp on Friday. The times are 6 p.m to 8 p.m. and the ages are 4 to 18. Please pick up your permission form at the elementary school or high school and bring it with you on Wednesday, May 17th. The cost for the three day camp is $25 per participate. We‘look forward to seeing you there! May 17-20: Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Carnival From May 17-20 the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department will have their carnival. On Thursday, May 18 there will be Bluegrass music and box suppers, Friday, May 19 at 7 p.m. the parade and on Saturday, May 20 the grand prize drawing and crowning of the Queen. Come out and enjoy the good food and help to support a good cause, the fire department. For more information call Michelle Jenkins at 987-9440. May 18: RappFLOW’s monthly meeting Calling all Friends and Lovers of our Watershed! Please join us, Thursday, May 18, from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library for our monthly RappFLOW meeting. You can help make a difference and to preserve, restore, protect, and conserve our water resources and watershed in Rappahannock County. For more information call: Christina at 937-5968 or christina@rappflow.org May 18: Spring Concert at RCHS Join us for our Annual Spring Concert at RCHS on May 18 at 7 p.m. Come and hear the award winning Concert Band as they perform selections - Where the Black Hawk Soars, A Hymn song of Philip Bliss, Holst’s Second Suite in F, and Circus Days March among others. The RCHS Jazz Ensemble will perform - Snakes, ‘Round Midnight, Harlem Nocturne and Blue Bossa. They will travel with the Concert Band on Friday morning to Cedar Point, Ohio to compete for the first time. This concert is free. The High School Band and Boosters are grateful for all the wonderful community support this year. Please join us. For more information, contact Kathryn Treanor at 937-5794 or treanors@purespeed.com May 18: FREE Food Every Month Additional food to add to your kitchen pantry based on the number of people in your family. When is it? Thursday, May 18, from 3-5 p.m. June 15, July 20, August 17. Check the newspaper or call 675-3313 to confirm future dates. Where is it? Washington Baptist Church, 180 Gay Street, Washington. Families that are income eligible or that receive Food Stamps, Medicaid and/or SSI will automatically qualify to receive U.SDA Food Commodities. Registration & Distribution will be first come - first served! Questions my be directed to (540) 675-3716, (540) 675-3336 or (540) 9879101. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Community Care Coalition May 19: E3 at the Blue Rock Inn Join us Friday evening, May 19 for E3. These guys seriously rocked the house on New Year’s Eve and we’ve got them back to do it again. E3 is Nate Brown, Steve Van Dam and Andy Waldeck. All three of these musicians have played with nationally acclaimed groups; Everything, Egypt and Earth to Andy. This a rare treat and perfect opportunity to see these guys up close and personal. They’ll be playing classic favorites from The Clash, Led Zeppelin, The Police, P-Funk and much, much more! Come early and enjoy a delicious dinner pre pared by Chef Jim and stay into the night for some fantastic music. Show starts at 7 pm. Cover charge. May 19 - E3 May 26 - Vincent & Dinah Day June 2 - Bobby Glasker It’s Patio Season at the Blue Rock. All shows will be on the patio weather permitting. The Blue Rock Inn is located at 12567 Lee Hwy., Washington, VA across from RCHS. For more info contact Jim McCullough at 540-9873190. May 19: Friday Night at the Ricks The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community will present the film “Capote” at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. Truman Capote comes to life again in this remarkable film which starts at 8 p.m. May 20: Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo Solar toys, solar hot water heaters, a solar fountain, biodiesel and other alternatives to dependence on, and the pollution of, fossil fuels. All this and more at the Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo at the Fauquier Fairgrounds near Warrenton on Saturday, May 20th. See solar-powered backpacks and yard sheds. Ride the energy bicycle to get the feel of lighting a bulb! See the brick-making machine and the solar-powered water purifier. Admission is only $2.00 and kids are free. For information, call (540) 937- 9934. May 20: Fun and education at “Historical Sampler” Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 20, for an historic house tour in beautiful Rappahannock County that illuminates history through living demonstrations of life on an 1830s era plantation. The annual fundraiser sponsored by the Rappahannock Historical Society will focus on the activities one would have seen at a plantation of this era in the Piedmont of Virginia, including blacksmithing, weaving, butter churning, woodworking, and live 19th century dancing and Appalachian music and gospel singing. The interactive learning experience will fascinate adults as well as children. The event will be at Meadow Green Farm, a working farm on the Hughes River with an historic house in the shadow of Old Rag near Sperryville. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door) and only $5 for children from six to 12 years old. For farther information, contact the Rappahannock Historical Society, 328 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747, or by phone at 540675-1163. The Society can also be contacted by email at Rapphist@earthlink.net. May 20/21: Relay for Life Walk-a-Thon Last year $60,000 was raised in the fight against cancer. Sponsors are hoping that this amount will be exceeded this year. Ceremonies begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Rappahannock County Elementary School and continue until the following morning where participants will receive a continental breakfast. Teams will be accepted right up to the start. Those interested in sponsorships, teams, or to volunteer to help the day of the event should contact Tamara Waldo, event chair, at 987-9380 or by email to TLWaldo ©aol.com. May 20: Annual Virginia Wine and Craft Festival The 20th Annual Virginia Wine and Craft Festival will be held Saturday, May 20, in historic downtown Front Royal, Virginia. The festival hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. This festival has evolved from the Virginia Wine and Mushroom Festival. There will be artists and crafters from all over the east coast. You will be able to find anything from fine handmade jewelry, hand painted wine glasses, hand crafted musical instruments, pottery to iron work. If you are hungry, there will be a variety of festival food, including the famous funnel cake, fresh roasted nuts, crab cake sandwiches, steak-n-cheese, seafood, or you may wish to step inside to one of our many restaurants located at the event sit. Entertainment will be provided by Glass Onion (Beatles music) from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Souled Out (variety music) from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Local band Glass Onion is a Beatles cover band. Souled Out blends soul, funk, rock and country. Music for everyone’s taste. Admission is $10 in advance or $15 at the gate for those who wish to wine taste. General admission is $2. Children under 6 are free. Purchase advance tickets by visiting our website www.frontroyalchamber.com May 20: Spring Bird Walk RLEP’s Biodiversity Task Force will be sponsoring a Spring Bird Walk on May 20 at Caledonia Farm, near Shenandoah National Park and on the Virginia Wildlife and Birding Trail. Alan Williams, ecologist and data manager for Shenandoah National Park, will lead the walk. He’ll help attendees spot and identify migratory birds returning to Rappahannock County from the south for the summer or passing through on their way further north. Other native wildlife are likely to be in view as well. The event is free, but reservations are required, since the group size needs to be kept small. The walk starts at 8 a.m., and RLEP will provide coffee and snacks. For more information, contact Pam Owen at (540) 675-9989 or Biodiversity@RLEP.org, or go to www.RLEP.org. Reservations for the walk are filling up fast, so please make your reservation soon if you’d like to attend. May 20: Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at Gray Ghost The public is invited to join Gray Ghost Vineyards at its Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the new tasting room on Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. ! The ceremony will include a keynote address by Gordon W. Murchie, renowned Virginia Wine Industry leader for over 30 years. Following the cere mony, eryoy a lavish reception, winery tours and release of the limited production, internationally awarded 2005 Gewurztraminer! Mr. Murchie serves as President of the Vinifera Wine Growers Association, member of Knights of the Vine and one of two Supreme Knights on the East Coast, and international speaker, wine judge, and wine industry ambassador. Gray Ghost Winery is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. The tasting room is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information: 540-9374869. www.grayghostvineyards.com May 20: Afro Bop Alliance The seven musicians comprising Afro Bop (formerly known as CuBop) play Latin rhythms with jazz harmony. They use the instrumentation of a jazz ensemble augmented with congas, timbles, bongos, gels, etc. playing compositions in Afro-Cuban and Brazilian styles. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Phone (540) 675-1253 or email at TheatreVA@aol.com _ May 20: Singles Celebration Christian Friends and Fellowship House Warming for singles for ages 30-50, on Saturday, May 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be food, fellowship and Bible study. For more information call (540) 547-4685 or (540) 825-5801. May 21: American Road Motorcycles Spring Poker Run Sunday, May 21, registration from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. $10 per hand. Proceeds to benefit “FISHER HOUSE” Come out and show your support for our troops. Food provided by Griffin Tavern. Prizes, Music, for more info call (540) 937-9896. May 21: Baseball Tryouts American Legion Post 330 will be having a second round of tryouts for a Junior and Senior Baseball team on Sunday May 21st at 2 p.m. Tryouts will be held at the Rappahannock Panthers High School Field located behind the Rappahannock Elementary School on Schoolhouse Road. There is a nonrefundable $25 try out fee, to be paid upon arrival. Dress appropriately in cleats, baseball equipment, baseball pants etc. Tryouts will take place rain or shine, and are open to players 14-19 yrs of age. Players who were 19 as of Jan. 1, 06 are still eligible to play. First year college players are invited to try out also. The following counties are eligible: Page, Culpeper, Madison, Luray and Rappahannock. If you need further information please contact Amy Hitt, Director at 540-937-3401 or amyrappnews@aol.com May 21: Bawkey Reunion A “Bawkey” family reunion for the relatives of the late William Claude Bawkey and Fannie Cobb Bawkey will be held on Sunday, May 21 at the Rappahannock County Park on Route 211 in Washington starting at noon. All family members and friends are invited to attend and are asked to bring a covered dish. For information call James Bawkey at 937-4158. May 21: Camp Open House at Belle Meade Sunday, May 21 from 2-4 at 353 F.T. Valley Road, Sperryville, (540)987-9748. Belle Meade Day Camp for boys and girls 6-13 has five two-week sessions, June 19-30, July 3-14, July 17-28, July 31 - August 11, August 14-25. Camp activities include swimming, canoing, hiking, arts and crafts, archery, informal sports. Belle Meade Swim Camp has three one-week sessions: June 5-9 for 3-6 year olds, June 12-16 and August 28 - September 1 for 4-8 year olds. For more information visit www.bellemeade.net/camp or call Susan Hoffman at 987-9748. May 27: Plant Swap Jenna Stone will be hosting a plant swap at her home on Saturday, May 27. Traders may begin arriving at 9 a.m. and we’ll go until the last plant is traded! Bring a plant, take a plant. I will have tons of seedlings myself and also will be trading seeds as well for summer and winter sowing. There will be a potluck lunch so bring a dish or some other contribution (i.e. drinks, paper plates, napkins, etc.) I suggest traders bring a small table or a wagon for their plants. My home is surrounded by waist high stone walls that are wide and shelf like but traders are welcome to bring small card tables. I live in Washington VA about 15 miles outside of Warrenton on the Skyline drive side. My contact number for email is: jennastonel@netzero.net. Those that wish to get yahoo directions, my physical address is 218 Main Street, Washington, Va 22747. Look forward to hearing from you! Anyone interested may attend. May 28: Community Drum Circle All are invited to join in creating rhythm & music on Sunday May 28 from 5 - 6:30p.m., at Sage, in The Rappahannock Wellness Center. It’s fun, easy, and different time. Group drumming has been proven to reduce stress. It can help stimulate coordination, cooperation, and greater listening skills. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. There are plenty of drums & instruments to share, or bring your own. Suggested donation $5-10 (children free). For more information, call Wendi at Sage - Open every day. (540)987-9699. May 28: Community Remembrance service In honor of Memorial Day, a community remembrance service with the Little Fork Rangers and the Culpeper Minute Men, dressed in period costumes and uniforms from the War Between the States and the Revolutionary War, will be held Sunday, May 28th at 2 p.m. at Little Fork Church in Rixeyville. Period prayers will be said and some letters from soldiers will be read. The cavalry will arrive on horseback, as for their original muster 145 years ago. Please join us in this remembering service. June 3: Salsa Rawlsa A RAWL benefit Join us for a fun filled evening Saturday, June 3rd, 6 pm under the big tent at the Flint Hill Public House. SALSA RAWLSA is a benefit for the Rappahannock Animal Shelter featuring a Latin Buffet with Spanish Tapas, Sangria, Margaritas and more! There will be a silent and live auction with special guest auctioneer, John McCarthy. Sensational sounds by The Latin Cats and a “Pet Mercado” where you can buy goodies for your pets. Tickets are $100 each and sponsorships are available too! Seating is limited so get your tickets soon. For more information go to www.rawldogs.org or call Sarah Van Dam at (540) 987-7263. Some of our fabulous auction items include: Dinner for Two at The Inn at Little Washington Selection of art including original oil painting by Sandra Forbush Baccarat Crystal Labrador Retriever Custom Saddle Rack Custom Hickory Dog Bed Thanks to our sponsors: The Flint Hill Public House, Hunt Country Rentals, Rappahannock National Bank, Chris Doxzen and Associates, LLC and Oasis CD Manufacturing. June 9: Camerata Cantores Final Concert Camerata Cantores & Brass Classique in concert: “How Can I Keep from Singing”; The group’s final performance, highlighting many favorites from an extensive repertoire spanning the ages, will take place on Friday, June 9 at 8 p.m., at The Theatre at Washington. On Saturday, June 10 Candlelight Concert at 8 p.m. at the Bruton Parish in Williamsburg, VA. Tickets are $15. and will be available at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at G. Whillikers in Warrenton. For more information, call (540) 937-4044 or visit www.cameratacantores.org. June 10: RAWL fundraiser RAWL, the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, cordially invites you to “save the date” for our next fabulous fundraiser. Saturday, June 10th from 5-10pm RAWL will present “Canine Couture.” The evening will include an elegant dinner, dancing, live music and a live auction with special guest auctioneer John McCarthy! This is not your typical auction as all of our items for sale will be “modeled” by two and four legged beauties. Stay tuned, more details to come. If you are interested in volunteering, donating goods or being a sponsor for this event please contact Sarah Van Dam at 540-987-7263. June 11: Butterfly celebration Hospice of the Rapidan will sponsor their fourth annual Butterfly Celebration on Sunday, June 11 at 3 p.m. in the beautiful formal gardens of James Madison’s Montpelier in Orange. The Butterfly Celebration is a lifeaffirming expression of hope and peace highlighted by the release and flight of one hundred Monarch butterflies in the spring air accompanied by harp music. Anyone is welcome to sponsor one or more butterflies at $25 each, lb honor a loved one by sponsoring a butterfly or to get more information, phone (540) 825-4840 or check online at www.hotr.org. Sponsorships must be ordered by June 1 to ensure recognition of your loved, one in the event program. Butterfly sponsorships are tax deductible. June 16: Dressage schooling shows start Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club is planning a second series of Friday Dressage Schooling Shows this summer, following the first, very successful, series in 2005. The shows will again be held at Windsor Lodge Farm, just outside Flint Hill, and will start at 2 p.m. A new offering this year is a combined test, which will be open to Beginner Novice, Novice, and Training riders, The schedule is as follows: Dressage shows: June 16, July 14, August 11, and September 15 Combined test: July 9 These shows provide a wonderful opportunity for riders to show in a friendly, low-key, stress-free environment, and are particularly valuable for introducing young horses, or riders who have had little showing experience, to the show ring. For more information, and entry blanks, contact Lesley Arnold, at (540) 636-2344. June 18: Father’s Day celebration at Gadino On June 18, Fathers and Franc - Father’s Day celebration at Gadino Cellars offering Dad’s a FREE tasting of the 2005 Cab Franc in the barrel room. Other family members will be charged $2 for barrel samples and light finger foods in the barrel room. Chocolatier Marc Ast of The Frenchman’s Corner (www.frenchmancomer.com) will serving samples of his Belgian Neuhaus Chocolate. His chocolates will be for sale in our tasting on this day as well. Bring a light jacket as the room is chilly. General Admission is Free and Open to the Public. Wine Tasting $3 to include logo glass Hours are 12 noon to 6 p.m. Don’t miss these events! Gadino Cellars is a proud member of of the Blue Ridge WineWay. June 19-30: Rappahannock Nature Camp Sign up now for this nature study day camp for boys and girls 8-12 years old. Campers will explore the rivers, ponds, forests and meadows at Singing Creek, 3 miles south 4 See EVENTS, Pape B4

Events From Page B3 of Sperryville. Cost is $225 for the two weeks and financial assistance is available. The camp is sponsored by Hearthstone School and the Piedmont Environmental Council. For an application form, call Hearthstone School at 987-9212, or visit the Rappahannock County Extension Office in Washington. June 20-August 23: Weight Watchers session begins A new 10-week session of Weight Watchers will begin at Rappahannock County High School if there are 15 people interested. Cost is $120 per person. Please contact Kelly Settle at 540.987.8575 if you are interested or for more information. Session dates: June 20 - August 23. July 10-14: HEADWATERS' SUMMER WORKSHOPS Sign-up now for the 5th year of Headwaters’ Summer Workshops. The Workshops are open to all county children from grades 5-12; age requirements vary depending on the workshop chosen. The cost is $35.00 per child per week. Space is limited, so reserve your child’s place today! “Workshops are sponsored in part by a generous grant from Target Stores For an application and workshop descriptions, please call Headwaters at 6751819, or email Lucille Niessen at LNiessen@Nedpower.com Application deadline is June 23. Sperryville Pottery Clay Camp Registration is beginning for the Sperryville Pottery’s Summer Clay Camp. Weeks are June 20-24, July 25-29 and August 8-12 for kids ages 5-11, June 27-July 1 for Advanced kids 5-11, and August 1-5 for Then Throwing. Hours will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The cost is $225/wk. For more information or to register, call Suzanne at (540) 987-1000. Contestants for Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is Country Living in Rappahannock County ChanCFJIjOR’s Rock - This 446 acre Hunt Gxtntry estate has a remarkable natural setting, every expected amenity and is a splendid retreat for country pursuits. Price upon request. Conten t Justin H. Wiley NETHERS Road - The ultimate outdoor enthusiast property, at the foot of Old Rag in Madison Co.. 7 acres in two lots with pleasant 2 bdr, 2bth cottage. Partially open and fenced. $379,000 Contact Martin Wootlanl ... ■ 'if i Hvme Road - In the Old Dominion Hunt territory of Fauquier County, this 50 ± acres will make an ideal horse farm. The land is mostly open with great mountain view's and a strong stream. $880,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley RoL'SD HlLL Farm - A picture perfect 57 acre retreat. Remodeled 1770’s farm hrxise with a lodge-like ambience, bam. bunk house, spring house and cabana by the large pond. $1,1454)00 Contact Cheri Woodard Tm: Mill HR 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 Hickerson Mountain Retreat - in beautiful Ben Venue Valley, this duplexe on 10 acres features a total of 3bdr. 2bth. Great rentals or a unique family retreat. $410,000 Contact Cheri Woodard The Farmhouse on Jackson Lane - a large remodeled farmhouse is the heart of this 10+ acre property near Woodville. 3 bdr 4 bth. plenty of room for friends and family. $495,000 Contact Chcri Woodard Walnlt BRANCH - Exceptional home in Huntly. 3 bdr. 4 bah cedar siding beautiful stone fireplace, 9 ft ceilings. 23 acres with great views and frontage on the Rappahannock River. $889,900 Contact Peter Wiley PASSAGE Cheek - Horse farm ill hort Valley. Shenandoah Co. Residence lias 3 BDR. 2 BTH. gourmet kitchen, great room. Guest cottage, 6 stall stable, paddocks. 93 acres. tn>ut stteain. $1,545,000 Contact Peter Hf/ev mm i ■ I, stiri h.l. Valley Farmhouse - An early farmhouse on 5 lovely acres in the beautiful FT Valley. It features 3 bdr and 1.5 bth. a laige dining room a country kitchen and fine mountain views. $419,000 Contact Chen Wootkmi SlAIT MllJS Rom) - Lovely 18 acre wooded parcel with a wide variety of terrain and ama/ing wildflowers. Fine house site under towering poplar, oak and maple trees. $279,000 Contact Chert Woodard V, V ■! tOLR SPRISOS FARM • 40+/- acre farm between Hint Hill and Amissvilie. Two parcels vs ith majestic views of the Blue Ridge Included is a lovelv 3 bedroom, contem porarv home. $1,150,000 Conum Chen Win*lard The Farm at Waiait Grove - A spectacular 64+/- acre tract in one of the ntost desirable areas of Rappahannock County. Includes open pasture, wixxls, bams. pond. $895,000 < uniat r ( lu-n Woodard Cottage AT WaJMLT Gro\ E - ( Xitstanding 11 +/- acre parcel with quaint icstorable tannhouse near Washington. VA. Pond. great views, pasture fencing - this pmjx'rty has it all! $425,000 ('onuut Chen Wood ml Cheri F. Woodard - 540-987-9080 Justin H. Wiley - 540-672-5603 Peter Wiley - 540-219-3771 Managing Broker Barbara & Thorne Auchter - 540-987-9450 Martin Woodard - 540-987-9080 now seeking contestants for Honorary Fire Chief ages 1320, Junior Miss ages 8-12, and Little Miss, ages 3-7 for their annual carnival to be held June 21-24. For tickets and information call 937-4218. Contestants for Hint Hill Volunteer Fire Department The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is seeking young ladies and young men between the ages of 1-21 to compete for the following titles: Little Mister, 1-8; Tiny Miss, 14; Little Miss, 5-9; Junior Miss, 10-15; and Miss Honorary Fire Chief, 16-21. The Little Mister and Tiny Miss are new categories this year. Contestants will be selling tickets on the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup. For more information, please contact Karen Williams at 6354673 and leave a message. Yard Sale The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is collecting items for an upcoming yard sale. If you wish to donate any unwanted items, please phone Bruce Williams at 635-4673 and leave a message or phone Bill Welch at 675-3097. October 24, 25, 26: RCHS varsity cheerleaders to host cheer mini camp Come join the RCHS Varsity cheerleaders as they teach the latest cheers, chants and dances for the 2006 season on October 24, 25, 26 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School gym from 68 p.m. Cost $25. Permission forms can be picked up at the elementary school and/or high school office. For your mind, BODY, SPIRIT AND SENSE OF WELL BEING 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). Yoga at Sun and Moon Studio - Belle Meade Schoolhouse Spring Semester is now underway: April 17-July 2. These classes are all levels and designed for the beginner as well as the more experienced yoga practitioner. Please drop in at any time; your first class is free! Classes are Monday, 9:30-11 a.m. (Maiy, Kit), Wednesday, 67:30 p.m. (Mary, Janice) and Friday, 9:30-11 a.m. (Mary/Janice). Please call Mary O’Meara at 825-1215 with questions, or email at maryomeara@earthlink.net Registration forms are available at the door, or on line at http:www.sunandmoonstudio.com. Synergy Dance happenings Update for the Oriental Dance classes at Belle Meade Tuesday night at 6 p.m. The next four classes will teach the basics so we encourage beginners to get started now. Please feel free to join us and bring a flowing skirt. The Rappahannock County SynergyDance class with Virginie Audrain is relocated at Ki Theatre, Gay Street in Washington, VA. We resume our Spring/Summer schedule with an evening class on Thursdays 6-7:30pm for 6 weeks. You need to bring your own mats and wear comfortable layered clothing. Charmaine Lee and Virginie Audrain teach in tandem a SynergyDance class in Charlottesville, downtown at Studio 206 Friday morning at 9:45am. Join us, we are happy to carpool. All classes are: $15 drop-in and $72 for the series of 6 classes. For more information call Virginie at 937-5609 or Charmaine at 987 8734 or visit us at www.synergydance.com Nutrition Sessions at Hearthstone School Learn how to create more energy and vitality in your life, through vibrant health, stress management, improved digestion and dietary habits. Contact - Kathy J. Edwards, CTN, CNC., (540) 987-9272 (ext. 1) to schedule an appointment.

Greening up I was driving out to the Flatwood Refuse and Recycling Center the other day. Some call it the dump, but that seems so harsh. Anyway, it was very comforting to look at the closer mountains, and the larger, higher elevation mountains in the background. It looked like God was painting from the bottom up, and he ran out of green paint. I am always refreshed each spring as I watch the steady climb of green up the mountains. Heading north In a couple of weeks, I will be headed to Canada to see if I can catch that big pike that my buddy, Brandon, has tied to a log up there. There will be no green climbing up the mountains in the part of Ontario we will visit. That’s because it is so flat, you can see what’s coming up the road for a mile or two. And, as for green, there are so many evergreens that the few deciduous trees there don’t make much of a visual impact when they leaf out. I have to get out my packing list and start checking on what I have and what I have to get. I need to get the outboard out and see if it still runs, and put some new line on a reel or two. I don’t want to loose ol’ hoss because I tried to save five bucks on fishing line. But, truth be told, I have been guilty of such errors in the past. I think I’m begin ningto learn. Moms are great I hope all the mothers out there had a great Mothers Day. I can’t think of a better thing to celebrate. My bride mostly cooked and cleaned, and we had all her kinfolk in for dinner. It was nice, though, and her Mom enjoyed it. That’s what it’s all about anyway, eh? (You will kindly note from that last sentence, I am starting to practice my Canadian, eh?) We will have to go out someplace for a big feed for all her hard work. Speaking of Mothers Day, I will recall for you something Linda’s Dad told her when our first one came along, after 13 years of marriage. We were, Local ladies win flower arrangements Two lucky, local ladies won some flowers Saturday at CFC Farm and Home. Jenny Brodsky of Gid Brown Hollow and Kathryn Treanor of Amissville were the delighted recipients of some lovely arrangements made by two other talented ladies. Kristen Call hum Muskrat Haven Farms in Amissville and Ashleigh Hawkins of Castleton, employees of CFC Farm and Home, had made the arrangements and their green thumbs were obvious. Go and check out the shrubs and flowers at the co-op, and ask for these ladies by name, they can help you out in selecting flowers. Internship with College Works Pamting Washington resident Paige Payne, a Rappahannock County High School graduate, has just completed his first year of college at James Madison University. Payne will be participating in an internship program with College Works Painting where he will be serving as a district manager learning all the necessary skills for marketing, customer relations, managing employees, and most importantly what it takes to run a successful business. In hopes of doing more this summer, Payne has spent every weekend since mid-March coming home to do direct marketing by handing out flyers and putting up lawn signs as well as giving free estimates. Payne will be specializing in exterior painting and will be serving Rappahannock County as well as part of Fauquier County. He is hoping for a lot of support from the Rappahannock County residents and can be reached at (540) 272-8646. Come on community let’s give support to Payne! Give him a call. Our thoughts go out The community is saddened to hear that Donald Chandler has been under the weather and hopes that he will be feeling better soon. Birthday wishes goes out to Alice Butler of Washington who celebrated her day on Wednesday, May 17. Congratulations go out to Carroll and Ivy Racer of Amissville who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Mother’s Day, May 14. Relay for Life Walk-a-Thon Let’s not forget our annual Relay for Life walk-a-thon being held this coming weekend, May 20-21. It will be held at the Rappahannock County Elementaiy School. It’s reached a point where it’s hard to not know someone who has died or is dealing with. the challenges of cancer, another Your support of this effort will go far in helping to find a cure for this disease. T" GREEN THUMBS: Kristen Call and Ashleigh Hawkins have the master’s touch when it comes to working with flowers. Spring Bird Walk RLEFs Biodiversity Task Force will be sponsoring a See WASHINGTON, Page B6 1sgtumT&l TartA j by Randy Minter | PERSONAL GRIEF Anyone who doubts the relation that mankind has with the earth upon which it walks should take careful note Pliny the Elder’s words: “The waters deluge man with rain, oppress him with hail, and drown him with inundations; the air rushes in storms, prepares the tempest, or lights up the volcano; but the earth, gentle and indulgent, ever subservient to the wants of man, spreads his walks with flowers, and his table with plenty; returns with interest, every good commited to her care, and though she produces the poison, she still supplies the antidote; though constantly teased more to furnish the luxuries of man than his necessities, yet even to the last she continues her kind indulgence, and, when life is over, she piously covers his remains in her bosom.” We urge our clients to be patient with the process of planning a funeral. We know how trying it can be. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, we’ll do everything we can to make sure that the services for your loved one run smoothly. For a tour, Call 347-3431, Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton, offers monument and memorials for all cemeteries. Please send your questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at: moserih@blackhawkejiet "The earth’s a stage which God and nature do with actors fill ” Thomas Heywood [ HUNT COUNTRY i Build your dream home or hunt I box from several choice building I sites on this 31.45 mostly I open/rolling acres. The land | offers approx. 3-4 acres of hardj woods, new driveway entrance, f year-round stream, "watering I hole" for your horses & fencing. * In Hunt Territory! $499,950 I m s'waan-'*»';■&**■*rt^ififirww JUST REDUCED 1 % Swing on the front porch of this | 8-room stucco Cape Cod & watch 1 the sunset! 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Linda’s Dad told her she was worse with that baby , than an old hen with one chick. It was just cluck, cluck, cluck, all the time. I guess there’s worse things. The rain has been very nice. Eddie Williams tells me that we always get several days of rain in the week preceding the blooming of the peonies. I know he has been right the last two years. Until next time, enjoy this wonderful spring weather, including the rain. We’ll be glad we got it. Washington I Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 |jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com Obituaries Ruth E. Corbin Family in Flint Hill Ruth Elizabeth Corbin, 93, of Culpeper died Monday, May 15, at her residence in Culpeper. She was bom November 6,1912 in Culpeper to the late Ashby and Katie Woodard. Mrs. Corbin was an avid gardener and was well known for her beautiful flowers. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She is survived by her son, Irvin Corbin and his wife, Helen of Flint Hill, the mother of her four grandsons, Delores E. Corbin of Fredericksburg, VA., her grandsons, Darryl W. Corbin and his wife, Nancy of Sunset Beach, NC., Bradley K. Corbin and his wife, Deborah of Partlow, VA., Michael I. Corbin and his wife, Janice of Fredericksburg, VA., Jeffrey A. Corbin and his wife, Renee of Partlow, VA., twelve great grandchildren, two greatgreat grandchildren, and numerous loving nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Corbin, Sr., her two sisters, Frances Settle and Mae Carder, one brother, William Woodard, and her father-in-law, Rev. Warren Corbin and his wife, Matilda. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 17, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper VA 22701. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 18, at 10 a.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darryl W. 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Just some thoughts Well friends, I hope your Mother’s day was a happy one. We took my mother out to eat for lunch, spent some time with her, and also put out some memorial flowers with her. For my wife, we went to Lowe’s on Saturday night and got a lot more mulch, trees and flowers, which involves a lot of manual labor and sweating for me but really seems to make her happy, go figure. The good lord has blessed us with some rain here the last few days, and thankfully this has rescued me from having to water all of the trees and flowers we’ve, rather I’ve, already planted. I do enjoy it though, all of the trees and flowers and building the birdhouses with my boys. The one thing I probably enjoy, the most though is that old front porch swing we brought to the new house with us. It takes me back to when I was a little, well young anyway, boy at my grandfather’s house and I’d spend hours on his porch swing, just rocking until either I had to go inside or I fell asleep, and both usually happened about the same time. I sure do miss that man, and not a day goes by I don’t think about seeing him when I get to where I’m going. Yeah, I know it sounds weird maybe to some of ya’ll but I really can’t wait to “go home” and I thank my mother for that “blessing of salvation” everyday. My mother is the reason why no matter what type of “mischief51 might have gotten into growing up, I had a great Christian foundation that I could come back to or fall on and that will one day carry me home. Thanks Mom, I love you now more than ever and I always will! Working hard for a better tomorrow Two local ladies are due some cheers and applause for all of their hard work and effort to help raise funds for cancer research. Carolyn Leake and Stephanie Crawford have worked very hard over the past several weeks to organize their Relay for Life teams and to hold several events to raise the money they will be turning in on the big night when all of the teams gather at the school for the actual walk itself. These two ladies have stayed the course and haven’t lost faith even when turn outs were less than what was needed or when team members were unable to give as much time as was really needed. You two set an out Quality constructed 5 BR/ 5 1/2 BA home on 30 acres. Hexagonal great room provides open concept living, six skylights within vaulted ceiling, large gas fireplace, cherry hardwood floors throughout. Gourmet kitchen, large master bathroom w/ Jacuzzi tub and walk-in closets, 180-degree south facing views and attached 3 car garage. This home was constructed in 2001 using materials that provide an extremely energy efficient living condition. This home has many amenities too numerous to mention. Call for Brochure. $1,600,000 Custom built home w/4BR/2.5BA and is situated on 19 fenced acres. Attached two car garage, terrace, decking w/ balcony off the master bedroom. Three story bank barn with large stalls, the upper two unfinished levels are designed for an apartment but used for storage. Appraised and Offered at $850,000 Well maintained, all brick, 3BR/3BA, spacious home located in Sperryville. Completely renovated, full finished basement w/second kitchen, full bath and lots of space. Large Family Room w/fireplac*, Great Sunroom w/ hot tub, wood floors throughout, paved driveway, central air, fully fenced backyard, shed and mountain views. This home has a lot to offer. Sellers Are Motivated! Price Reduced to $439,000 Laurel Mills Store: Working country store on main level w/gas pumps. Upper level houses 2BR/1.5 BA apartment. Lower level has shop space w/brick floor and stone wall. Large frontporch. All this situated on 1.19 acres. This 1877 landmark offers approximately 3400 sq fleet of leaseable space. $349,500 iedmont Property, Inc www.piedmontpropertyinc.com^^S Lee Highway, P.O. Box 332 • Washington, Virginia NEW LISTINGS The Cottage AT Walnut Grove - Outstanding 11 +/- acre parcel with quaint restorable farmhouse in a beautiful estate area near Washington, VA. The home has two bedrooms and two full baths. The property includes a pond, great views, pasture, fencing and an outstanding building site for a new home. This property has it all and is very well priced! $425,000 The Farm AT Walnut Grove - A spectacular 64 acre tract with commanding 360 degree views. Located in one of the most desirable areas of Rappahannock County, the land is rolling, mostly open, fenced and ideal for horses or cattle. Included is a large pond, attractive bam and several outbuildings. You can choose from many outstanding building sites. $895,000 Cheri Woodard 540.987.9080 cfwoodard@earthlink.net Chester Gap Chris Ubben 635-6094 bigshowl995@ | yahoo.com standing example of community service for the next generation, and should be recognized as the heroes you are. God bless and keep you both! Just an FYI Just a little bit of a warn ing or maybe a “be on the look out for” but there have been several black bears spotted in and about the mountain in the past few weeks. They’ve been seen everywhere from up on Nez Pierce to down by the Chester Gap Grocery to even our backyard. John and Jennie Grigsby’s dogs had one treed, right behind our garage it seems. Some local ladies were out walking after bible study the other night and one came right out into the road near them. They seem right plentiful this year and with the lack of rain we had earlier in the year I’m sure they are on the move looking for food. Also I believe, although I’m not 100 percent sure, but I do think that we’re getting into their breeding season, so the mothers are pushing the young out and looking for the males who are looking for them. Either way and for whatever reason there are several out and about up here so please, do be careful when you are too. I don’t recall there ever being a problem up here with one in years, but there never is one until it happens, is there? Washington From Page B5 * Spring Bird Walk on May 20 at Caledonia Farm, near Shenandoah National Park and on the Virginia Wildlife and Birding Trail. Alan Williams, ecologist and data manager for Shenandoah National Park, will lead the walk. The event is free, but reservations are required, since the group size needs to be kept small. The walk starts at 8 a.m., and RLEP will provide coffee and snacks. For more information or to make reservations, contact Emery Lazar at (540)937-1789 or eclazar@earthlink.net, or go to www.RLEP.org. Sat:., May Sun., May 1 2noon-4pnra 1 1 2noon-4pm l Directions: 1332 I East Main St. Luray, IVA. Just Listed. * Extraordinary property set on top of private knoll with Skyline Drive views! Solid brick home with gables, i vaults, turrets, I arches, skylights, j bay windows, verandah, secret g gardens, deck and patios with inground pool next to almost new j Florida room. Custom craftsmanship 1 makes this home special. $599,900. Paul Havenstein Helping you reach your real estate goals... Weichert Realtors tu Cell: 540-454-0717 Office: 540035-8000 Toll Free: 800635-9999 Home Office: 540-635-1960 NEW LISTING! Great weekend get-a-way or fulltime home in Rappahannock Lakes. Lakefront cottage with additional building lot. Fully furnished, two bedrooms with loft, wrap around porch, large shed and greenhouse. Mew roof and many upgrades including appliances. Possible owner financing. Offered at $385,000. Enjoy the beautiful spring and panoramic views from the unique curved great room and deck that Sycamore Hill has to offer. Situated on the hill just outside Little Washington, the excitement of spring with the colours and sounds of nature are yours to enjoy meandering the two miles of walking trails 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. < < t I 79 acres of nice 'walking' woods. Large trees, little underbrush, and strong A flowing creeks. Building sites overlooking streams or allowing winter views. \ Located in southern part of Rappahannock County, near the Culpeper line. £ Offered at $995,000. V m \ s Three-bedroom, one bath A-frame on 1.7 wooded acres in Warren County. Fireplace and large living room with loft bedroom. Close to the Shenandoah River. Offered at $239,000. JJappahannocr **\eal estate Resources 540-675-1190 Butch Zindel butch@rapprealestate.com Trish Bartholomew tbart 1 ©earthlink.net www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com [B * - -A* ^ Your quality community newspaper. dimes Community Newspapers Northern Virginia

In memory of Johnny When Johnny Jenkins passed away this past November, Larry Sherertz was affected by the outpouring of community support for John, Michelle and Hunter - a family that has given much to Spenyville was simply in emotional crisis. Sherertz approached John and Michelle for their thoughts on a memorial tree planted in honor of their son to be planted at the elementary school. They liked the idea. After consulting with local tree expert, Lyt wood, they decided that a flowering cherry would be a good choice. Principal Dave Covington supported the plan and the tree was planted on April 28. The fourth grade and preschool class attended the ceremony with Rev. Jon Heddleston from Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville who gave the blessing. “In some way, I believe the tree will give comfort to the Jenkins family during a difficult time as a living memorial, “ commented Sherertz who sees the tree growing along with the community’s remembrance of Local students place second in U.S. Army’s eCybermission competition Several home school students from Flint Hill have been selected as the eighth grade 2nd place regional winners in the U.S. Army’s eCybermission competition. With this award, Rappahannock County’s Joey Heinzelman, Aidan Demolli, Tyler Burdick and Austin Burdick will each receive a $3,000 EE savings bond and a certificate of award from the U.S. Army. The local boys won through against competition form 1,100 other teams nation wide. eCybermission is a webbased science, math and technology competition that allows students in grades six through nine to compete for regional and national awards, while working to solve problems in their comm uni tv. Recognizing a growing presence of motorcycles on county roads and an increase in the number of motorcycle accidents, the Flint Hill students sought to reduce the rate at which these accidents are occurring. They called their eCybermission team the “Star Scout Troopers,” presumably since all four young men are also Boy Scouts. They hypothesized that the mountainous terrain of Rappahannock makes it particularly challenging for unsuspecting motorcyclists to maneuver the curvy, hilly roads. Thus, the team worked to provide motorcyclists with information to better prepare them for their rural county’s specific road conditions, anticipate problematic areas and maintain control of their motorcycles. They presented the results of their study to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, and were featured in The Rappahannock News. Through eCybermission, the U.S. Army has awarded more than $2.5 million in prize money in support of the science, math and technology leaders of tomorrow. For a complete listing of 2005-2006 winners, visit www.ecybermission.com. r 1 Home and land transfers this week These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the period of May 8 to May 12. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Wakefield District Citifinancial Inc. to Wendell Dale Welch, .30 acres, Tax Map 5-26A, $18,500 Liliana Vanessa Cappell to Hector Rincon, Senior, 25.2744 acres, Tax Map, 2-5, $680,000 Jackson District Virginia Property Group II, LLC to James A. Reid, Tax Map 30-22A, $487,000 this special little boy. With each day it grows, it will stand as a symbol of the strength and courage and the love that was found in him. Johnny wasn’t given much of a chance to live when he was bom with microcephalus, cerebral palsy, Dandy-Walker syndrome and other associated maladies. But his inner spirit and determination proved very powerful and he not only lived but thrived and attended school. School was, of course, important for Johnny for the same reasons as for other children. He always had a smile on his face. He was a teacher. He taught the kids more them they ever dreamed of. Johnny touched everyone he met in one way or another. His parents, Michelle and John Jenkins, have set up two Memorial Scholarship Funds in their son’s name, to honor the memory of him. If anyone would like to make a donation, they may do so to the Johnny Jenkins Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Rappahannock National Bank. Or if anyone would like to make a tax deductible donation there is a Scholarship Fund set up at the Rappahannock High School. Johnny Jenkins Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Attn: Kelly Settle There will be two scholarships given away this year on May 21 at Rappahannock County High School. The family wants to give back to the community what the community has given them in the time of their need. Mortgage Loans 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 Sperryville & Warrenton Capital Assets Financial Inc LIVING MEMORY: Sheriff Larry Sherertz, Hunter Jenkins and Capt. Jeff Brown planted a cherry tree at the Rappahannock County Elementary School in memory of Johnny Jenkins. Photo courtesy of Michelle Jenkins Rappahannock County David adoff Real estate davida @ mris.com (540)987-1168 (540)937-3502 Owner agent Beautiful lodge style log home in a tranquil setting w/distant mountain and lovely woodland views. Natural White Cedar log home with soaring cathedral ceilings and native stone hearth. Large 2 level wrap around decks and covered front porch and satellite Internet. Board fencing, run-in sh^d and riding ring on 8.4 acres in the Rappahannock and Thornton Hill Hounds Hunt Country. Fruit orchard and pond fed by a mountain stream. An additional original “century old log cabin ready to be restored as a charming studio or office. Easy access to Hwy 211 & Rt 729. at the end of a country road. Offered at $585,000 m ^ 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 between the villages of Amissville and Flint Hill, this property is in the heart of Old Dominion Hounds hunt territory and is theldeal setting for your new country home. $1,545,000. 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 l-ong Mountain Road. Magnificent wooded parcel of hardwood forest and roiling hills, i Old stone wall along Little Long Mountain Road. With some slight clearing, outstanding views can be had from upper elevations. Perfect estate parcel in Old Dominion Hounds territory near Flint Hill. $475,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 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 Alan Zuschlag 540-687-6395 540-937-6124 Rush River, Washington, VA Rare opportunity to own a lovely 5.8 acre parcel just outside the Town of Washington. Mountain views, bold stream, and dramatic frontage on the Rush River. An ideal setting for your country cottage. $320,000. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Blackwater Cabin, Castleton, VA A private retreat with frontage on both sides of beautiful Blackwater Creek. Over 11 acres of woods, fields, water and mountain views. Substantial log home with large county kitchen with 2 fireplaces; sunroom and loft open to living room. Master suite and 2 additional bedrooms. Smaller outbuilding suitable for office or guest house. $(OS,000. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 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 barn, equipment garage. Kennel, machine shed, more, lour board fencing. 6 large paddocks - all with water. 4 run-in sheds. Horse training/driving facilities. $2,885,()(X). 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 hoard fenced paddocks. $2,000,000. Amy Sloanc Timbers 540-987-8668 Indian Run, Rixeyville, VA Grand colonial loaded with extras on 71) mostly wooded acres. Over 9,000 square feet, master bedroom suite with balcony overlooking pond, 4 other BR, 4.S BA, fireplace in great room and bar, formal dining room, office and media room. Granite counters, cherry floors. Windjammer windows, decks, balcony, porches, garages and more. All this plus 2nd old farmhouse. $2,"’‘>0,000. Call for price with less land. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Luxury rf upstate

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Shows liko a mrvHfil Call Debbie Cohen 202-288-9939. Long and Foster 703-790-1990(0) Invite Half a million people to your next garage sale. Place your Ad Today! Times Classified Call 540-347-4222 Rentals - Condos 2BR, 2BA, unfin bsmt, town of Middleburg, $1 200/mo. 540687-3Q03, 540364-3093 J. Garrett Retail /Flex/ Whse. Hemdon-8,000 SF Whse Sterling-2,222 SF Retail 7,000 SF Office Manassas-8,100 SF Office KLNB 571-382-2061 ASHBURN $439,900 Open House, 1-4 Beautiful 3BR, 3BA, 3 Ivl, garage TH. Open fir plan w/fam rm off kit. Priv backyard w/ deck & patio, Irc^ rec rm w/full BA. $5K closing cost assist. Dir: Rte 7 West, R George Washington Blvd, R Bar Harbor Ter to 20205 Corus Home Realty 703-803-6000 WWW. corushome.com ■-V. Real Estate for Sale . . _ J OLDER CHILDREN OR PARENT LIVING WITH YOU 1 level home w/ over 3600 sq ft liv ing space located in Front Royal. VA.2.5 aes. Lg spacious rms w/ a total of 4BR. 3 BA. Hard wood floors & 2 car garg. Beaut 360 degree views. Please call Stonewall Realty, LLC at 540 635 7717 for more details or appointment. Owner will pay all closing costs for qualified buyer. ( -—— s Rentals— Houses \_ J FOR RENT *1,850 4 BR 3.5 BA in Culpeper. Private comer lot w/lrg rooms, neutral carpet, sunroom and upgrades galore. Call Jean Jones 703-963-7834 " ' \ Sale# — Houses ) Catlett VA $1,100,000 Beautiful Cape Cod on 10+ acres w/ large center hall design IBR apl vfc/scp entrance over attached 2 car garage. 4 stall stable w/water & electric, in giound pool. fenced paddocks and lack rottii) Bridle paths around property Warm A co/y THIS IS A Ml ST Si.I By appt only. 101 Open Houses wj ASHBURN $545,000 Open House, 1-4 Gorgeous 3 Ivl end unit TH w/3BR, 3BA. Over 2,700 sq. ft. New H/W firs in eatin-kit, DR, LR & fam rm. Great loc near Toll Rd. Rt. 28, & Rt 7: Dir: 267 W Dulles Greenway, exit 7 So, L on Barrister, R on State, L on Narragansett Ter to 22657 Corus Home Realty 703-803-6000 WWW. corushome.com FAIRFAX $324,900 Open House, 1-4 Entirely upgraded 2BR, 2FBA Penderbrook condo, remodeled kitchen w/wood floors, new appliances & Corian counters, new carpet, FP. Must see! Dir: 66W: RT 50W, R West Ox, R Penderbrook Dr, L Greenway, L Green Leaf to 12110 #202 Corus Home Realty 703-827-0075 WWW. corushome.com Real Estate for Sale . . _ J Open House 5/21, 1-5 Warrenton 3 hr. 2.5 ha split foyer. 2 car garg, multilevel deck, formal DR. bsrhnl. Private 1.3 ac. $4I9,0(X). Opal Rd. to Canterbury Village on left. Ph: 540-270-6156 or 540-439-3951. 100 For Sato By Owner 100 For Sato By Owner FQ5456545 Beautiful views. House has 12 acres. Himshed basement tor apartment to rent or In law suite COMfc TAKt A C'LOSFR LOOK. CONTACT KIM CROWE 540-270-2995 R.F. RUBE,INC. 197 BROADVIEW AVENIR • VYARRENTONAA (540)347.7188PHONE • ( 540)349 4639EAX rfliube(« starpoHer.nel Auctions I AUCTION 1 i Construction Equipment & Trucks j Fri.. Mav 19,8 AH. (Richmondl. VA tow*- i3*toDirw bourn SCwWLailm 'l.Cnw Dews i Men inwre MouGoaec 1C *ti» oadeR ?3w!«*j»*s j Toxic Sul SseMSMSiess jrum Et Steens 2'snt jruxn SUartS; 2RTScss»2A*Cirs«ssofs ISfusC CtostottoifesOsrtegt iSsirwaers 5l*!To»iCMc»eis Ms- " to ton 2 Km* t to i3®sDeno- tot •■SJjw ton"* ‘wife fj<r ;%tawSAws R*0* 2lest !-«* 5CttiCus»totcC, Mecma i km€'lnHa«ni <SOVs i*M J^.-sTtow-uto. jwt! Outc i v» 'aus JVtaYw NU3U3H w*Jlo(Mjscom inarm tews Smt purea iMKmttuin maxi tmi vnto' Vtoto*t tW tot* *«».'Wcv«i in* hi it law Innton 4 tor I ftm< T FAIRFAX $364,900 Open House, 1-4 Great location! 2BD, 2BA, 2 Ivl home. Walk to Wegman's & Fairfax Corner, Mins to Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax Town Center Shops, Dining & Entertainment. Dir: From RT 29, L on Ridge Top RD, L on Cavalier Landing Ct, stay to L, 11594 on R. Corns Home Realty 703-827-0075 WWW. corushome.com Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 01 Open Houses ] OPEN HOUSE Sunday the 21st 1-4pm 389 Hite Rd, Kearneysville, WV. (5 min. from Charles Town and Rt. 9) 5 acre farmette with 2900sq. ft. 4BR 3BA Chalet and four stall horse barn, two paddocks and a gorgeou's back meadow, view listing @ Shultzrealty. com for more info, call Erin Moshier at 304-279-0016 Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 r Real Estate for Sale v WARRENTON $479,500 READY TO DOWN-SIZE WITH ROOM TO GARDEN OR PUTTER! A rare opportunity to own a 5-yr olJ one-level ALL BRICK r.imblcr just outside Historic Old Town. Upscale community ot sought-after patio homes. 5BR. 2BA. Convenient to shopping, med facilities recreation M. McCarty, Re/Max Olympic 0 70 5-850-62 M or 705-5 50-2911 © r ; a 100 ForS*te 1 w By Owner 0 J 100 For Sale By Owner For Sale By Owner 540-727-8781 s464,900 Owners pay $5,000 toward closing cost 16244 Shadow Dr., Culpeper, VA Beautiful open floor plan rambler on 5.0999 private acres with mountain view' Built in 2002 by Westwood Homes! 3+ Bedrooms, 3 Baths & Screened in Porch T

Real Estate/General (—'—“—> 101 Open Houses V / RESTON $545,000 Open House, 1-4 Spectacular 3 Ivl. 3BR. 2FBA TH w/ HDWD firs in North Reston, 2 story living rm. & updated kit w/ granite counters. Dir: Dulles Toll Rd W: R on Reston Pkwy. R on VViehle. L on Weather stone #1260 on L Corus Home Realty 703-827-0075 WWW. corushome.com Sun 1-4 Wildwood Forest Stunning col on 1 + wooded acs. 4BR 3 5 BA. $489,900. Culpeper. 229N, L 211W, L into. SD. Warrenton. 211W to L into SD 703-405-4646 VIENNA $875,000 Open House, 1-4 Handsome 5BR, 4B Colonial. 3 Ivl H w/ upgrades throughout. Kit has silestone countertops & vaulted ceilings. MBR w/gas FP & MBA w/heated firs Lower Iv rec rm has 3rd fplc. DIR: From Tysons, Rte 123 South, L Center St. R Battle St SW, to 112 on the L. Corus Home Realty 703-827-0075 WWW. corushome.com 022 Rentals • Houses Charlestown WV - 3BD, 1 BA, Circa 1899 Farmhouse. Loc on beautiful horse farm. CAC, $1195/mon. No pets. 304-725-2729. CLEARBROOK, 4br, 2ba, 2000sqft w/ 2 car garage on 3 acs. Pets ok. $ 1475/mo Call David: 540-222-2625 MANNA Real Estate Services, Inc. . 540-635-0040 Cottage 1BR, sm study. LR. eat-in kitchen on 1 ac. Near Marshall, no pets, $750/mo. geocities.com/rbcrv 407-469-2454. Fully furnished 4BR, 2BA SFH Sterling. Prv river access, Irg lot, no pets. $2000/mo. LM (703)450-4578 Furn 2br house end of private lane in Rappahannock Co short term avail. $1300/mo. 540-675-1190 Leesburgestate rental ♦Carriage house on large estate ♦2BR. 2 baths, loft, wood floors, open floor plan ♦2 car gar Decking w screened Gazebo ♦ Immed Availability. References. ♦$2500/month Helena Talbot, Talbot and Company 703-727-9885 LINDEN 3br, 2ba. restored farmhouse. Huge roomswide plank fidwd (Is. Irg 3 bay workshop w/ elect, garg. barns, sheds on 7+ acs w / creek. Call JW 703-307-1677 MANNA Real Estate Services Inc. 540-635-0400 LOVETTSVILLE Area Top floor brick ranch 3BR, 2BA. fpl all appls. $1400/mo Call 540-882 3686 Middleburg/The Plains tbr. i.sba. VV/IJ. porch, garg. C'AC. SI roo/mo + ulils. Avail X / I . 1 54(1)687 6 7f>3 or hrcvnov clarprmer.ncl Rappahannock Co: Unique farmhouse located 25 min from Warrenton Wood beams, pine floors, Bl bookcases. 1 BR 2 BA. great room, sunroom Beautiful views'$1200 mo avail 5-1 Owner Agent 540 675-4901 For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers Cal| 347-4222 f 022 Rentals IN V / Rappahannock County-3 BR farmhouse, Ig farm, Ig fenced yd. Loads of closet space, eat-in kit & sep. DR. Pets, children & husbands OK. Avail May 1. $1,390/ Mo. MUST have verifiable refs, deposit & 1st month rent. Butch Zindel 675-1190 Round Hill: Beautiful 4BR. 2.5BA home on 3 wooded acres, 2 car gar, fpl. CIs to town. $2500. (540)751-0880. Shannondale, WV 4BR, 3BA, , LR, office, fam rm, W/D. 20min/ Leesburg, 30min/ Reston, 45mls/Tysons $2000. (571)283-2403 SHORT TERM: Near Shenandoah Nat I Park & River. Quick access to 166 at Linden. New fully furnished water view contemporary. Stunning house! 3 B.R 2 BA. Full bsmt. Decks galore! See Vacation Rentals at www. sherrysnyder.com for photos. $2000/mo. Owner/Agent 540-675-4901. Stone Ridge: NEW 3BR, 3&1/2 BA, 2 car garage TH, 2700 sqft, HW, FP, $1800/mo. (816)885-3212 SUMMIT POINT. Jefferson County, WV. Lrg single Fam home w/gar on 3Vs acres. Built in 2000. 4BRs, 3'/feB, all appl's, CAC, oak & tile firs, covered front porch, lrg deck off back, well & septic, barn & pasture avail for add'l rent. Sec dep., credit appl. $2500/mo. Call 540-955-1384. THE PLAINS: Horse property, 3BR, 3BA house. Also barn/office w/bath. 2 fenced paddocks w/run-ins. $2500. (703)927-2392 Warrenton, 3BR, 2BA, bsmt, 1-acre, no smok., avail, now. $ 1 5 0 0 / m o . 540-439-9899. Waterford Area 2/3BR, 3B. restored farmhs on 4acs. Truely beaut, prop/views. 10 min to MARC/15 to Greenway $1700. 540-882-3686 Orlean/Marshall, 6,52 wooded acs, partial drive, approved survey & 4BR perk, $340K OLREA (540)364-1895 — ... Rentals — 055 „_ nooms V Free room & board in exchange for household chores.In Warrenton V A 703-790-5323 qm Rental* — I v SharedH°u,h7 Bealeton, Female to share 2br apt, Sep. bath, $550/mo includes utilities. No smkg prefer. 540-229-1627 CENTREVILLE: FURN. rm & board for Fml in exch. for care of disabled female adult age 41 Must be kind, patient, trustworthy. 703-266-2223. Gainesville-Hse in Irg new, non-smoking hse on golf course 12x12 room. $550 + util. (703)244-7132. For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 Leesburg: Female wanted for priv. third floor master suite & bath. Loc. in new three-level TH overlooking bike trail in historic dist. of Leeburg. Walk to downtown. $625/mo. includes all utils as well as high speed internet. Pets considered. 1 yr lease. Call 760-443-9828 before May 24 & 703-771-4135 after May 24th. _ Lge rooms, Manassas, very nice home. Avail immed. $500/mo. 703-283-7022, 703-327-5361 Rentals — j Townhouses I RESTON - 3BR, renov'd 2.5B, 2 levels, backs to woods. Close to Dulles Toll Rd & town center. $1499. 703-869-8040 BY OWNER 540-347-5555, assigned parking & utilities included. 30 Ashby St. Warrenton Ste 102-103. $850/ mo: Suite 109. $500/ mo: Ste 112. $550/ mo: Ste 116. $550/mo. 26 Marshall, $1500/ mo: 28 Marshall 1800/mo. Plus utls. We take care of our tenants. EXECUTIVE Offices in Warrenton, 6 single rm offices, common conf rm. all town conveniences, quiet, utils incld, consultants or no traffic clients' pref d 540-347-4154 or 540-347-1656 Main St. Marshall Fully furnished, comletely renovated w/ private entry & bath. Convenient to everything. $1800/ mo. (Restrictions apply) Please email your request: sam@ silentpss.com or 540-364-3872 Retail/ Office space $1,100 net of utils. Purcellville. Va. Call Devine Commercial 703-771-1918 WAREHOUSE SPACE AVAIL Remington. Gated & secure. Ample parking. 540-439-6007 090 Vacation • Rentals Near Shenandoah Nat l Park and River: New fully furnished water view contemporary. Stunning house! 3 BR 2 BA. Decks galore! Sleeps 6-8. See www.sherrysnyder. com for details. Owner/Agent 540-675-4901. OCEAN CITY, MD: 80 St. 2Br, 2 5Ba. Ocean block, full kit, sleeps 6. AC, prime summer wks avail No pets/ smoking 703-447-9774 (-:-:--■N Pets _ J FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com for a complete up to date listing --. Auctions V-. J Woodworkers Shop for Sale Starting sealed bid $5000.00. May 20th & 21st, 2006 11:00am-4:00pm Powermatic 3hp 15m planer. Powermatic 3hp dust collection system. Delta 10m table w/ lots of blades. Rockwell-Delta 8in jointer, floor standing drill press and bandsaw. Porter Cable belt & vibrating sanders. large solid maple workbench -with 2 vises, lots of hand tools, hardwood lumber Call 540-522-1687 with questions From Mam Street Culpeper take Route 229 North right on Route 685. (Chestnut Fork road) left turn on Route 625 iMt Zion Church Rd ). right on Mandy Lane & 'o-ow signs SACRIFICE HAWAII Timeshare: RCI RED. 2BR, $3500 + 3 weeks to start. Call (804)281-4351 — 100 v For Sale By Owner Horse Property Privately located 22 acres in Fauquier county near Hume. Riding ring, dressage arena, 2 barns, 4 fenced fields, 3-4 BR Cape residence, $1,085,000. 540.364.1610 Leesburg, 5BR, 3.5BA, 1st fl. master, hw firs, 2FPs, finish w/o bsmnt, 5 yrs, 4K sq ft, $719,900 (703) 980-2416 Lovettsville - $585,000 +/- 6 acres,5 bed, 3 bath brick house New barn, shed, fin. bsmt, deck, fenced. Call 540-882-3692. Sterling: Remodeled 3BR, 1.5BA. Warranty, closing help avail. $320k. (703)406-3379. Centreville Spacious, light filled 3BR, 2.5BA gar TH in Sully Station. Shows pride of ownership. New deck, fin bsmt, MBA w/ skylights. $436,000. Fairfax Realty 703-587-5373 Charles Town, WV $349,900 JF5558026 Spectacular 3BR, 4BA Colonial in sought-after Breckenridge. Amenities include 9 ft. ceilings, molding, chair railing, custom blinds. Luxury master suite, formal DR, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, finished basement, and deck. RE/MAX Real Estate Group, Broker. 800-621-7477 FIXER UPPERS. These Homes Need Work. Free Computerized List. 1 -866-230-0399 ID#1007. www.undermarket homesva.com Keller Williams Realty Herndon $350k 3BR, 2BA 21vl TH in quiet, mature nghbrhd. Walk to golf, bike path to W&O trail. Nice yard w/sorage shed. Fairfax Realty 703-587-5373 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 3 LOTS NW of Leesburg. 3.9 acres @ $366K, 4.5 @ $375K, & 4.7 @ $409K. 8 mins to Greenway near W &OD Trail. New family owned subdivision. Call 703-777-3735. Fauquier Co Located near Warrenton/ Marshall. 3 ac lot wooded w/ road frontage. $229,900 Emily Henry 540-341-3528 Long & Foster Five wooded lots, ranging from 10 acres to 1.9 acres, near Delaplane, ready for bonding. Owner wants to sell all to a Builder. Call 540-270-2866. Opal-Botha Rd, 4.5 acres wooded, 3BR perc, $229,000. (540)439-6350, FSBO. Water & Woods 11.3 Acres Lot for Sale. Near 66. Build Your Dream Home, www.valuevirginia home.com. Free Recorded Message 866-314-6688 Keller Williams Realty 100% Seller Financing New 4BR, SFH. Many to choose. $1000 dwn. Any credit/income. (703)881-0898 www.WalkerMLS.com 165 acre ranch in Highland Co VA. Great Views (540)292-8530 Owner/Agent. Almost New Colonial Home Bargain $389K 4BR. 2.5BA Spacious Kit, Brkfast & Fam Rm Call Jan Wilcox 540-878-1422 RE/MAX Regency janwilcox@ remax. com info Find Out What Your Home Is Worth On-Line visit:www. VirginiaHomeValu. com • Find Out What Your Home la Worth On-Line visit:www. 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A Townhouse* Culpeper, Soutbridge Community townhouse for sale 2bd., 2.5ba.,lr w/flreplace,dr,eatin klt.w/new disposal & dishwasher, freshly painted, fenced rear w/enlarged concrete patio, central heat & ale. convienent to shopping, school & medical care, community offers clubhouse w/pool & hottub. Owners very motivated 11 Contact Linda Thornton at ERA The Holden Group Realtors, Inc. 540-825-1613 or by cell 540-717-7118 Hurry Won 't Last. Price Reduced! 3BR. 2.5Ba, 3-story garage end unit TH, Town of Culpeper. I yr old, 3-story sunroom, upgrades. Immaculate. Must see! $314,800 Listing # CU5570911 Contact Paul Draisey-Keller Williams Realty @ 703.431.1730. Sterling: Make your new home in the Cascades with a luxury end-of-group garage townhouse. Rare 24-ft wide unit with 2-car garage. Upgrades galore & beautifully finished. Move-in ready. 3 B R, 3-x1/2 BA. 47557 Tenfoot Island. $499,000. RE/MAX First. Larry Gross. (410) 707-4131 Townhouse for sale located in the town of Warr e n t o n . $253,000. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Owner is a licensed real estate agent. Please call 540-270-2995 ( -— 194 Retirement \_) RETIRING? RELOCATING? Sunbelt Ncwbern, NC. Free retirement pkg. Ask for Whit Morgan-Newbern Real Estate 1-800-636-2992 N Furniture/ Appliances _y 100% Ultrasuade Sofa. Loveseat. Chair. Stain resistent. $600 for set. New! Deliverable 703-898-8768 5 PC Dinette Set. Solid wood. Still boxed. $300! 703-898-8768. Bedroom 7 pc Cherry set still in boxes must sell $595. Can def 703-263-7888. NEW King Pillowtop Mattress Set $225 in plastic w/warranty. Can dlvr. 703-263-7888 Oriental rugs, 9x12. Chinese. It green India, multi mauve, grn/ crm. Excel cond $400 ea. (540)349-4690 Queen Pillow Top Mattress set new in plastic with warranty. Sacrifice $149 Can del. 703-378-8866 Sleigh Bed 7pc. Bdrm set. 100% Solid wood. New still pkgd Worth $3000 sac $1,295 Can del 703-898-8768 232 M Yard Sates 5/20 - 5/21, 9am-? 148 Five Forks Rd. Woodville. Rte 620. Furniture, toed linens & more. Estates Moving Sale - Fri/Sat/Sun, May 19-21 8a 5p. inside 15008 Carlbern Drive Centrevnle. Furniture. Household items. Tools Sat 5/20, 8 2. 41921 Baryl Terr, Aldie/Stone Ridge subd Turn on Stone Springs Blvd follow signs. Vendors wanted for local flea market in Bealeton, VA Call for details 540-439-6007 For all of your Classified needs call the Fauquier Times-Democrat 540-347 4222 r Hay, Straw &FM J Free Hay in exchange for Bushogging 100 acres. Call Nancy (703)392-7676 Stan Haworth Trees & Shrubs ★Locally grown ★Wholesale price to everyone By appt. only 540-347-3681 540-270-9712 Miscellaneous For Sale ' J AURORA HO SLOT cars wanted. 1960s Model Motoring. Also, Atlas, Tyco, AFX. Marx, Lionel. 703-960-3594 Delta 10-inch Compound Miter Saw. exc cond, welcome to test. Retailed $225, will sell for $75, (540) 788-4626. HOT TUB: Never used, 43 jets, seats 6. waterfall, life warr. Retail $8500. Sell $3900. Can deliver. 571-237-5015 POOL TABLE- 8 ft. solid wood still in box. 1 in. slate, access. MSRP $6995 Must sell, $1595. 571-237-5015. Rally 3 wheel handicap scooter, headlight, basket, holds 250 lbs. nearly new. blue $1200. 540-341-7802 Seeking Rock n Roll memorabilia, old guitars, autographed items. Will pay cash. (540)347-9700 MINI SCHNAUZER PUPPIES - 9 wks old, 1st shots, health guar, parents on premises. $400. Call Brandy 540-822-4417 3-bookcase unit - oak laminate: 6ft high: good cond. U-HAUL. 703-435-9767 Black lab/Ret mix. female. good w' children. 540-341-8975 Free puppies. 540-829-9112 FREE PUPPY 10wk Lab/ mix female to good home (540)937-4307 FREE TO GOOD HOME - Female. 1 yr old tortoise-shell cat. 703-771-8861 after 5pm Giveaway: Treeing Walker Koon Hound. Adult Fern. 5-6 yrs old. Loves everyone Fenced yd a must (540)668-6487. Gympac 2000 Fitness System mcl weights & bench. Hardly used. U-HAUL 703-435 9767 Pentium computers for tree. All with monitor and mouse Extra computer parts as well (circuit boards an keyboards) (540) 882 3508 SHREDDED PAPER free, mixed colors, in large bags Good for packing, bedding, etc 10-30 bags for weekly pickups. U-haul 703-779 2100 ECHO SKIDS - Wood & press board 40+ ready now More to come. U-haul. 703 779-2100 ECHO Triple-sized leather look-a-like sofa w' reclmer on each end Exc cond w small patch on one end U-HAUL 703-435-9767 r a 395 Lawn/Garden V_:___) Double-Shredded hardwood & cedar mulch. Chips & top soil. Free delivery Spreading avl. 703 868-2524. \ 410 Annowcamante V__) Non-denominational church, seeking membership- Come & join us to hear the word of God Services: Sundays @ 10am with praise & worship service Call Rev Don aid Carpente' 540-439-4396 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 It took 6 YEARS to graduate Find a job in about 6 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 The Rappahannock Board of Equalization has been appointed and are holdings hearings on the following dates: May 18, 19, 30, 31 2006 Please call (540) 675-5373 for an appointment. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 5, 2006 at 7:00PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: • SE 06-04-02 Wakefield Country Day School, Inc., owner of 6.60 acres on Zachary Taylor Highway, Huntly (Tax Map 5, Parcel 13B, zoned A-Agricultural, Wakefield District) desires to amend Special Permit No. 176 to construct a two-story classroom building, move the entrance to the property, move the parking area, replace the temporary buildings with a new two-story building, and renovate and expand the original school building. Use allowed under Code Section 170-36B of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards under Code Section 170-63B, C and E of the Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 7:30PM at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY C. FREDERICK KOHLER HI PAULA A. GALL LINDSAY EASTHAM JAMES GREGORY MERRITT KATHLEEN HUTCHESON, TRUSTEES OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF BROMFIELD PARISH, Plaintiffs V AT LAW #CL06-13 TRUSTEES OF THE RISING HOPE LODGE #2397, GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS, AND TRUSTEES FOR NEPTUNE HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH #708, GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS, OR THEIR SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AND ANY UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST OR ASSIGNS OF JOSEPH L. GRAYSON, BENJAMIN J. HUNTER AND ROBERT BROWN, TRUSTEES FOR RISING HOPE LODGE #2397, GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS AND PHELBERT S. GREEN. BRUCE S. GREEN AND TAYLOR JACKSON, TRUSTEES FOR NEPTUNE HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH #708, GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OR THEIR SUCCESSORS IN TITLE, WHOSE NAMES AND ADDRESS ARE UNKNOWN AND WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PARTIES UNKNOWN AND ANY OTHER UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS IN TITLE IF ANY SUCH THERE BE, AND/OR ANY UNKNOWN PARTIES HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE LANDS OF WHICH THE ABOVE NAMED TRUSTEES WERE SEIZED AND POSSESSED. WHOSE NAMES AND ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN AND WHO ARE MADE PARTY DEFENDANT BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PARTIES UNKNOWN" Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to quiet title of C. Frederick Kohler III. Paul A. Gull. Lindsay Kastham. James Gregory Merritt and Kathleen Hutcheson, Trustees of the Episcopal Church of Bromfield Parish. Plaintiffs, in a certain tract of land that is more particularly described by deed dated July 15. 140*1 between Palsey Cliffen and Defendants recorded amongst the land records of this Court on July 15. 1404 in Deed Book Y at Page 1H1 and shown as "Odd Fellows Lot" on a survey by John G. Cargill. LLS. Dated September 17. 1467 and recorded in Deed Book 40. page 34A. all of which is more particularly recited in the Complaint filed amongst the papers of this cause, said land alleged to have been obtained and acquired by the Plaintiffs and their predecessors in title by adverse possession thereof for a period in excess of fifteen (15) years. An affidavit having been made and filed that there are or may be persons interested in the subject matter of the suit who are not residents of the State of Virginia, that due diligence by or on behalf of Plaintiffs has been used to ascertain in what county or city such Defendants reside, w ithoul effect, and that there are or may be persons interested in the subject of this cause whose names are unknown, by virtue of being successors in interest of the following: Trustees of the Rising Hope Lodge #2347. Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and Trustees for Neptune Household of Ruth #708, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows; Joseph L. Grayson, Benjamin J. Hunter and Robert Brown. Trustees for Rising Hope Lodge #2397, Grand United Order of Oild Fellow s; Phelbert S. Green, Bruce S. Green and Taylor Jackson, Trustees for Neptune Household of Ruth #708. Grand United Order of Odd Fellows; It is ordered that the said persons who are made Defendants by the general description of the other defendants described herein as "PARTIES UNKNOWN,” do appear on or before June 12. 2006 and do what is necessary to protect their interests herein. It is further ordered that the foregoing be published once a week for four (4) successive weeks in the RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, a new spaper published in the County of Rappahannock, State of Virginia, that a copy be posted at the front door of this Court House of said Rappahannock County, Virginia, within ten (10) days after the entry of this Order of Publication and that the Clerk file a certificate of the fact in the papers of this cause. Diane Bruce, Clerk Dated: April 20. 2(XK> I ASK FOR THIS: Douglas K. Baumgardner Counsel for Plaintiffs 21 I A Main Street i P.O Box 270 Washington. Virginia 22747-0270 Telephone: 540-675-3617 Facsimile: 540-675-3225 Virginia Stale Bar No.: 159X9 Employment WAIT STAFF & HOSTESS Experience Preferred Full-Time/Part-Time 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 ACCOUNTANT 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 AD LAYOUT COORDINATOR Duites: Ad order entry, verifying ad placement in our various products, learn Ad Layout System. \ Qualifications: High school diploma, attention to detail, computer knowledge, punctual, team-player. Prior ad layout experience a PLUS!! Email or fax resumes to; Shari Keyes Email: skeyes@timespapers.com Fax: 703-779-8250 (Times [Community Newspapers' NORTHERN VIRGINIA Rappahannock County Public Schools VACANCIES FOR 2006-07: Teaching Positions (Must hold or be immediately eligible for Virginialicense with proper endorsement) Salary Range $34,502-$56,359 + benefits •Speech-Language Pathologist •Middle School English •High School Special Education •Music: Middle School Instrumental/ High School Vocal Application Deadline: May 19 or Until Filled Teacher application at www. rappahannock.k12.va.us For information contact Raye Tupper, Executive Director of HR and Instruction Telephone: (540) 987-8773 E-mail: rayetupper@rappahannock.k12. va.us Fax: (540) 987-8896EOE Office Assistant Position available. Seeking an individual FT who is a team player, has good computer skills at least 1 yr of Customer Service experience and can multi-task with accuracy. Good benefits, M-F, 8am-5pm. Fax resume to 703-369-0492. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, Inc,, is seeking a dynamic full-time director. The successful candidate will be a well organized self-starter . Necessary skills include: •Community Fund-raising •High-level Communication •Planning •Marketing •Diplomacy Experience with boards of directors, nonprofit fundraising, and budgeting, will be helpful. Salary range from $35,000-$40,000 Request Application packetAt 675-1819 or headwtrs@shentel.net. Applications will be considered upon receipt. Part-time Paginator Some designers make pretty pages. Others design pages that tell stories. We're looking for one of the latter, a page designer that will collaborate with editorial and photography to constantly improve our visual storytelling. Come join our talented team of designers. Part-time position (20-25 hours). Quark, Photoshop, Acrobat experience and salary history is required. Applicants can send resumes to Stacy Conroy, Pagination Supervisor, at sconroy@timespapers.com dime* ■— NORTHERN VIRGINIA Fundraising Community Manager The American Cancer Society, seeks a Community Mgr, for our Winchester, VA office to serve Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock and Madison counties. RESP's manage & implement various income & mission delivery programs in assigned geography; establish, cultivate & manage key relationships with corporations, community & individuals; recruit, manage, train, recognize & retain volunteers; perform other duties as assigned REQs: B.A. + 1 yr. work exp. or equiv ; blend of mission delivery & income development skills; ideal candidate will have successful sales exp. in fundraising, community outreach, volunteer management, and/or income development, be well organized, multi-tasker/projects; professional & outgoing personality; proficiency in MS Office; regional travel & periodic extended hours. Send salary requirements, cover letter & resume by 05-26-06 to: American Cancer Society Attn: Area Manager 2654 Valley Ave., Suite B Winchester, VA 22601 Fax 540-667-7798 email: tgrove@cancer.org EOE/Smoke-Free Workplace. dimes — northern Virginia Times Community Newspapers, an award winning community newspaper with offices in Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier, Clarke and Rappahannock Counties has immediate openings for the following positions: Adverting Consultants Junior Advertising Consultants Reston and Leesburg, VA Administrative Assistants Reston and Leesburg, VA Financial Manager Herndon, VA Home Delivery Manager Reston, VA Customer Service Assistant Leesburg, VA Single Copy Sales Manager Warrenton, VA Classified Sales & Production Administrator Leesburg, VA Computer Systems Specialist Leesburg, VA Creative Services Ad Process Coordinator Leesburg, VA Creative Services Designer Leesburg, VA Graphic Designer Leesburg, VA Staff Reporter Reston, Culpeper, Warrenton, Gainesville, and Rappahannock, VA Level One Paainator Leesburg, \/A Ad Layout Coordinator Leesburg, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: www.TimesCommunity.com Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703*323-5300 Barn Help Wanted PT/FT, Muck, feed & turnout, must be reliable, call (540)364-3099 CARPENTERS Construction firm needs exp. Carpenters, top pay & benefits. (540)675-1510 CDL DRIVER Plumbing contract o r seeking dependable CDL driver with good driving record to move machinery and deliver stone to job site. Top pay & benefits. Call 540-364-4488 ext 101. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 CLAIRE'S AT THE DEPOT a fine coining establishment w/ 85 seats + a patio seeks FOH Manager w/ great people skills. Must be number cruncher, flexibility a plus. Fax resume to: 540-341-0302 ■miwwwv *** Delivery Drivers Independent contract drivers needed for small parcel deliveriesMust have own vehicle. Sm pickups or Minivans. Opportunities in Warrenton and other surrounding areas. $500/wk, pd wkly. Fuel Incentive Program. Drug/Crim Check 1-877-973-7447 ext. 326 DENTAL ADMIN Seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, people oriented person for front office in Manassas Endodontic practice. Call: (703)368-6251 Needed for our busy Warrenton warehouse. Must be an organized team player, self-motivated, detailoriented, multi-tasked individual. Full time w/ Benefits. Wanted Part-time Church Secretary: Responsible for preparation of bulletins and newsletters with some filing and bookkeeping. Computer and financial experience necessary. Hours 9am-1pm, Monday-Friday. Send or Fax resume to Amissville Baptist Church PO Box 158 Amissville, VA 201016 Fax: 540-937-6259 •Service or Installation Technicians •Warehouse & Purchasing Coordinator Looking for team players that are clean cut, drug free, have a clean driving & background record. Top pay offered in a very fast growing HVAC service and replacement company. No new construction. Contact Karen at 540-349-7970 Wireless network operator in Culpeper seeks analyst to manage mail and web servers, assist with VoIP configuration and management, take customer technical support calls, perform website updates, and help operate the wireless network. The successful candidate will have experience in mail/web server administration, TCP/IP, HTML. Desired Skills: Linux, Java/ Javascript, web design, wireless networking, VoIP, Perl, Powerbuilder, Exchange Server. Please forward a resume and cover letter to: allent@vabb.com for consideration Call 540-347-5751 HVAC SYSTEMS ANALYST Level 3-5 HVAC Service Technicians Residential & light commercial. Company truck, cell phone and uniforms.Great pay, 401 (k) benefits & company matching, Health insurance, hourly plus commissions. Must possess valid drivers license and pass drug test. Must be willing to work OT & on-call rotation. TLC Services, LLC 14200 Erin Lane, Rixeyville, VA 22737 540-937-7800, 540-347-3024 Openings avail tor positions in Fairfax, PW, & Fauquier Counties based in Warrenton. * SERVICE TECHNICIANS * DELIVERY REPS * CYLINDER EXCHANGE REPS * DISPATCHER * DELIVERY SUPERVISOR Full-time tor a hard working customer fix:used person earring a valid Class A or B C'DL with hu/mat and tanker endorsement. A great driving record and able to satisfactorily complete a DOT physical, drug test and background check required AMERIGAS Attn: Sharon Nawrocki 8356 Meetze Rd. Warrenton, VA Fax: 540-347-2904 EOE/AA/M/F/D/V FRONT OFFICE PATIENT COORDINATOR We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible individual who will take pride in keeping our orthodontic office running in a friendly and professional manner Interact with our patients and their families, schedule appointments and assist clinic and office personnel If you are comfortable with a computer, detail-oriented and have a locus toward customer service, wed love to hear Irom you We offer an excellent salary and benefits package Send resume and cover letter via fax to: 540-347-7236 or emajl: info@griffinorthodontics.com Full Tim* employment DENTAL ASSISTANT FT position available for compassionate, energetic, people oriented person for chair side assistant in Warrenton Endodontic practice. Call: 703-368-6251 DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 FOREMAN Underground Utility Contractor in Sterling looking for Foreman, Heavy Equipment Operators & Class A CDL Drivers. Please call Dave @ 703-709-2221 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PT/FT Loader, Dozer, Hoe, experienced only need apply. JDX Excavating (540)338-2684 Lifeguards Needed Manassass, Fauquier, Culpeper areas. Training available. Great summer job. (703)532-0242 800-316-5433 RADIO (Two-way) INSTALLER w/good driving record. Call (703)594-3737. We’ve Got Northern Virginia All Wrapped UP! Times Classified. Call Today! 540-347-4222 Natural Food Deli looking for mature, experienced Chcf/COOK. Competitive pay & benefits. Bring resume to The Natural Market Place 5 Diagonal Street, Warrenton. I —i i .i , AVON Mid-Atlantic ProTel 51 Aikens Center Martinsburg, WV 25401 Mid-Atlantic ProTel, a leader in wireless communication sales and service, is currently seeking a full-time SALES ASSOCIATE for our Culpeper and Warrenton locations and a part-time sales position for our Front Royal location. Sales experience and flexibility preferred. Bi-lingual skills a plus. R6sum6 and references required. Ability to multi-task a must. Serious inquiries only. Competitive salary plus commission, onthe-job training, and benefits included. No phone calls please. Apply online at: www.4protel.com or mail r6sum6 and application c/o Debbie Henry to the address listed above. Customer Service Reps Needed for our busy Warrenton warehouse. Must be an organized team player, self-motivated, detailoriented, multi-tasked individual. Part-Time or Full time w/ Benefits. Fax resume to 54Q-347-7280 or email: natalie@lespinc.com Community Outreach Coordinator Hospice of the Rapidan has an immediate opening for a Community Outreach Coordinator in Culpeper. Responsible for designing and implementing an outreach program for expanding awareness of hospice services in the Hispanic/Latino and African-American communities in Fauquier, Culpeper, Orange, Madison and Rappahannock Counties. P/T initially with potential for F/T. Spanish reqd. Healthcare background and degree in social work pfd. Must be comfortable working with very ill patients and families. Email resumes to kclements@hotr.org. Creative Services Ad Process Coordinator Are you an expert in advertising design? Do you have excellent organizational skills? If so, then Times Community Newspapers has the perfect position for you. TCN is looking for an individual who can assign, track, quality control approx. 600+ ads per week, and assist the department manager. Applicant must be proficient in Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat. Experience with SCS Track system a plus. Position is located in Leesburg, VA. Send cover letter, resume, clippings to jjunkala@timespapers.com Salary history is required (time* ^Community Newspapersj Northern Virginia - Full Time CjMakiklAUIMUhMe ' employment Mechanic Diesel Competitive Pay! M-F 3-11:30PM Paid Holidays/ Vacation/Sick! Health Ins/401 K! Experience Needed All Truck Repair 800-932-4001 With 19 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up I Call 347-4222 PLUMBER Our residential repairs/ remodeling team needs you!! Consider a position with the absolute best plumbing company serving Northern Virginia. You'll be glad you did! Top hourly pay and benefits. Our brand new shop is in the Manassas area. Ph 703-490-6811, or fax resume 703-576-3185 Ask for Bob Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 Full Time Kmptoyuiem Plumbers wanted Never on call! Full benefits package $100K potential 401K $1000 plus calls weekly Start from your home. Call 800-280-2820 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 Build your own business—. Newspaper Routes Available! Now taking applications from individuals seeking carrier routes in Fauquier County. Routes are becoming available for both home delivery and single copy. Become an independent contractor and manage your own business. Must be highly dependable and able to manage your time effectively. These positions require that you have reliable transportation and are available for either Wednesday and/or Friday delivery schedules. Contact Kenny Rodgers 540-347-4222 NORTHERN VIRGINIA No phone calls on Wednesday, Please! Building Maintenance/Electrician Airlie Conference Center is recruiting for a full-time Building Maintenance Person/Electrician. Position requires certification or licensing as an electrician, knowledge of Virginia electrical codes, valid drivers license, and willingness to work as part of a team. Skills ini repair of generators, fire alarms, telephones plumbing, and HVAC a plus. Must be willing to work on call or extra hours and weekends if needed. Airlie Center offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation, 401 (k) plan, employee meals and tuition reimbursement. Qualified applicants should respond to: Airlie Center 6809 Airlie Road; War rent on, VA 20187 Fax to 540-341-3273 E-mail: HR@Airlie.com Equal Opportunity Employer Accounting BILLING MANAGER Successful, fast-growing community newspaper advertising network seeking Billing Manager. Must be detail-oriented, structured and analytical; work in a deadline-oriented environment; and be willing to take ownership of the entire billing function, from order inception to payment receipt. Position requires a conscientious team player with a strong work ethic, who is a self-starter and a strong finisher. Among responsiDiiities are preparation and mailing of invoices with ad copy, receipt of payments, preparation of bank deposits and collection calls. QuickBooks and MS Excel experience helpful. Excellent benefits. Send resume including salary requirements and cover letter to Washington Suburban Press Network, Attn: Accounting Manager, 11710 Plaza America Drive, Suite 420, Reston, VA 20190; Fax to 703-904-1009 or email to: dlee@wspnet.com Washington Suburban Press Network Structural Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of residential housing components has immediate openings at our Culpeper, VA location for the following positions: Class A CDL Driver Looking for a Class A CDL Driver to deliver manufactured building components, this does include wide loads. All applicants must have a clean driving record. Deliveries are typically within 150-200 mile radius ... home every night! Utility Crew Member Proficiency in carpentry and building trade skills is a must. Some experience in residential wiring, masonry and grounds keeping is preferred. Ability to read blueprints would be a plus. 1st Shift Maintenance Mechanic Individual will be responsible for facility/ machine maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess a mechanical background. Mechanical knowledge of forklifts is preferred. Overtimewill be required and salary will be based on experience Material Handler Looking for individual with prior forklift experience who also possesses the ability to load trucks, organize and manage raw material inventories and process paperwork involving receipts and shipments. This person must be a safe and conscientious worker. Prior lumber yard experience is a plus. Great Benefits: Health Plans, Dental & Vision, 401 (k) Plan, Life . & Disability Insurance Please forward your resume with cover letter and salary requirements to: Structural Systems, Inc. Attn: Human Resources, 201 Poplar Avenue, Thurmont, MD 21788; 800-800-7414, x260; Fax: 301-271-5259 Web-Site: www.structuralsystems. com; Email: humanresources@structuralsystems. com Equal Opportunity Employer Rappahannock County Public Schools VACANCY FOR 2006-07: Information Systems Coordinator 12-month position. Salary To Be Determined Bachelor's Degree and Experience Preferred Responsibilities include: E-rate Program Administration Network Administration Technology Procurement Telephone Systems Maintenance Installation and maintenance of all computer systems (in cooperation with the technology assistant) Application Deadline: May 26 or Until Filled Classified application at www.rappahannock.k12.' For Information contact Raye nipper, Executive .va.us Raye flipper, Executive Director of Human Resources and Instruction Telephone: (540) 987-6773 E-mall: rayetupper@rappahannock.k12.va.us 10). 987-8896 EOE Fax: (540). ' Hi 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: tandersson@wspnet.com or fax to Terry Andersson at 703-904-1009 Washington Suburban Press Network APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #359-46-189 FT in Culpeper.Supports Adults with mental illness and mental retardation by providing assessment and living skills training in apartment setting. Knowledge of community. Housing & financial resources for chronically mentally impaired. B.S. degree or equi. exp. $27,567.49 p/yr CLINICIAN, Suicide prevention #705-46-191 fUiitime 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. Grant period; 3 years. $33,508.53 p/yr GROUP HOME SUPERVISOR #150-46-193 ft position providing supervision and administration of the day to day staffing and activities of the group home emphasizing community integration and quality of life. BS degree or equiv exp. $33,508.53 p/yr. PREVENTION CLINICIAN #45-46-193 pt(j8.75 hs/wk) providing prevention services in programs to children. Adolescents and families relating to SA issues. Masters degree required. $17.80 p/hr. REIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST #161-46-190 FT Culpeper performing functions related to consumer billing. Insurance billing experience & knowledge of general office procedures. S23.8I4.02 p/yr. RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIOAN ffi ■ COMMUNITY ■ SERVICES BOARD Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:30 am, "Tuesday, May 3012006. HR. P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-7391 EEO/AA Kiennings @ rrcsb.org BUYING? SELLING? Times Community Newspapers’ Classified Has It! Call for Employment and Classified Advertising 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Come work in a premier facility 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 CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Openings for CNA S 7-3 shift- every other weekend. Part time on 3-11 shift. a assignments of only 8-10 residents! in a supportive, caring environment known for it's quality care! Contact Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton at: (540) 825-2411 PHLEBOTOMISTS Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, Leesburg, Manassas, Reston, Springfield & Sterling Quest Diagnostics seeks candidates with a minimum of one year on-the-job phlebotomy experience servicing a pediatric/adult/ geriatric patient population, 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 Diagnostics, Attn: HR, 1901 Sulphur Spring Rd., Baltimore, MD 21227, Ph: 1-800-522-9235, ext. 1352, e-mail: BalHrResumes@questdlagnostlcs.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. questdiagnostics.com. EOE.

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Fax or E-mail resume with salary requirements: Attn: L. Spence Fax: (540)347-0342 Mail: 52 West Shirley Avenge Warrenton, VA 20186 ispence@broava.com ESTATE IS HIRING 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 SUNNYSIDE FARMS @ The Schoolhouse in Sperryville, VA is accepting applications for the following seasonal, FT/ PT positions: •CUSTOMER SERVICE •WAIT STAFF •SHORT ORDER COOK •FOOD SERVICE POSITIONS Students home for the summer especially welcome to apply. Call 540-987-3609 for into or stop by tor an application form 1966 Plymouth Valiant, less than 50,000 mites. Make offer. (540)364-2922 70 CHEVELLE MALIBU: 4 dr sedan. Gold 104k miles. New ■ strong engine. Factory AC. Nice ride, VA insp. $6000. (703)476-6723 jjl. ... 1 mmomommm ■&x v -- , 4^ v^... .a '01 Ford Taurus SES 4dr, 52K mis. Very clean in/out. Excl cond. KBB $6400, askg $5800. 540-338-4403 '01 SAAB 93 Convert, Excel cond, like new, Fac Warr thru 11-06, 55K mis, $15K, 540-347-0564. 03 HONDA CIVIC LX: Gold, auto, air bags, 47K, eDMUNDS lists for $12,500 asking $11K. 703-327-8220. '05 VW Beetle Conv GL 5 spd perfect. Lt blue. 2500 mi. $18,500. W: 540-687-6997 H: 540-364-2151. 1985 Chevy Cavalier S/W. 4 Cyl, Auto, Runs Good, Good Tires, New Battery. $500 OBO 540-428-1939 1993 Ford Taurus GL, 90K miles, $2,300. 1992 Nissan Sentra SE, 184K miles, $800. (540)675-3840 1994 Ford Aspire 4dr, needs minor work, A/C works great, low mileage on engine, comes w/spare engine. $700/ OBO. (540)439-1779 1995 - Toyota Camry LE, Rare 2D CPE, 141K miles, Red, Exe cond, SRoof, CD, All Power, $3500, (703)729-4775 1996 Eagle Talon. 5spd stick, good gas mileage, hatch back, sunroof, 126K, $1,900. (540)439-2381 (H), (540)347-8611(W) This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222 1999 Saturn SL2, green, 5spd, 96K, recent engine & transmission service. $3,900. (540)347-7808 2000 Chrysler Sebring Conv LX I - good cond, 98K miles, cd, auto, blue. $5800. Call 703-338-7820. 2000 Ford Focus ZTS - 67K miles, 4dr, AC, up to 35mpg, power, alloy whls, am/fm/cd. $5400. Tom 571-451-8400. 2002 Mazda Miata MX5, electric blue w/ black top, 2 door, roadster convertable. 5 speed, 28K miles. Original owner. All power. $14,000 (703)323-1286 2003 Eclipse GS, 31 MPG, 77.5K miles, Exc. cond., runs great, 2.4L. $13,500/obo. (540)788-1073 2003 Nissan Sentra GXE, 63K miles, 32MPG, new tires, new sat. ready cd player. $6800 (540)554-2727 2005 Honda Accord EX, Charcoal, 6CLY, 4DR, Auto, Lthr, Snrf, 6CD, 27K Miles, $19,900 O B O . Call 540-364-6089/843-422-5383 '91 Honda Civic DX: isuk mi. Aqua ireaa tires, am/fm./cd, VA insp. AC. New clutch. $2000. (703)948-6288. 91 NISSAN SENTRA S-R: Orig owner, 114k, 5-spd, white, 2-dr, 2.01 engine. $1500. 703-533-3348. 91 OLDSMOBILE CIERA: Perfect cond, dealer maint, orig owners, white, CC, all pwr, 103k. Internet photo & car fax report. $2500. (703)671-5966 '92 VOLVO 740 stationwagon, Very good cond, sunroof, 3rd seat, 151K mis, $3800. obo. (540)788-1046 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 '94 CAOILAC Fleetwood Broughm, Beauty! excel engine doesn 't use oil. 114K hwy mis, $5000. 540-788-4983 '94 Cadillac Eldorado, 130K mis, 32 valve, 4.6L, Northstar, all power, excel cond, green, 10-disc CD, $2900. 703-508-0106 94 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe (2 door) aqua marine color. 32V Northstar, V8. 81,500 miles, body inside & outside along w/engine in excellent condition. Sweet auto w/VA state inspection good through 01 -07. Comes 06 drive train warranty. $5895/obo. Ask for Joe, (540)439-3259 '95 Mazda Millenia: Loaded, good cond. Champagne color. Needs trans work. $1800. (703)723-3010 '96 HONDA CIVIC LX: 1 owner. Mint cond, 111k mi, 6 disc CD, silver. $4995. 703-728-5541. '96 Lincoln Continental: 4dr, Ithr int, loaded. 135k mi. Great cond. $3300. 703-585-2774, 304-725-0778. '97 BMW 5281, 82K mis, Kelly green / tan interior, sunroof, 6 disc CD, great cond, $11,500 571-261-1004 '97 Ford Black ExplorerEddie Bauer. Loaded. 120K miles, exc cond $5000 OBO (703) 727 8039 (703)726-0705 '99 Dodge Neon. 39K miles. 1 owner. All power. Excellent cpn-. dition. $4,500. Call Dennis 703-444-5448 BMW '96 328I, convertible, green, 109K, new tires, real nice. $8790. (540)675-1190 CADDY 97 SLS. Like new. Many new parts. 89K mis. $8000/060. 703-425-9560. www. markswebsite.org Cadillac Fleetwood 87, Broughan, pearl grey, Ithr int, 138K mi, Overall exc. cond. $1995. (703)915-9249. Chevrolet Camaro T-top 94, great cond in/out, low mi, Moving! $4500/ obo. (703)728-5297, ask for Sonny. Chrysler PT Cruiser Ltd 02, brand new eng(3yrwarr) & rad., sunroof, champagne,$8995, 540-347-2847, Teresa. Chrysler Sebring '96 conv, LXI, $5000 firm. Warrenton area. (703)675-6594 CORVETTES WANTED, any year, any condition, cash buyer. (800)369-6148 Honda Accord '92, loaded, good cond, $2700. (540)272-7090 Jaguar 1996 XJ6. Well cared for. White/tan. Loaded. All records, well maint. Middleburg. $7500. 540-687-3535 Mercedes 01 SLK 320 hard top, convertible, excel cond. 60K mis, white. $ 2 4 K (703)297-2618, 703-297-2618 Mercedes '84, 500 SEL, runs good, 320K mis, needs repairs to heater & air. S700/OBO (540)364-1913 Mercedes Cabriolet, CLK 320 Conv, 2003. Navgtn, fully Ided, gar kept, 10K mi, $41000. (540)439-6565 Miata '01, silver, w/blk Ithr, 5 sp, CD, all pwr, new tires, garaged, $9,900. (540)364-4824 NISSAN ALTIMA 03, blk, very good cond, pwr win/drs, 76K mis, AT, CD, motivated. $12K. (540)727-9795 TOY 91 CAMRY DX SW: 127K, red, Perfect run cond. $2,650/OBO. 703-737-8747 or 703-309-2305. ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 VW Passat GLS, 99, 4 cyl + turbo, 34mpg, excel cond, 82K mis, Ithr, sunroof, new tires, $7900: 540-347-7553 HO Jmp* J 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd, loaded, 6cyl, 72,000 mi. $1 3,950/080. (540)937-3664. 2000 Mercedes, 4dr sedan C320 kompressor. A/C, am/fm, CD, 50K miles.$15000. (703)644-3901 Volvo 1990 240 DL Sedan: Good tires & body. Current insp. AT, AC. ps. Pb. $2300. Call 703-406-9620. TOYOTA ’85 Supra. Orig owner. 92K. Silver. $5000 or best offer. All details www. markswebsite.org Boats & Accessories 15' Alumacraft, 40 HP jet. Handles big lakes & sm rivers. Console dr. Garg. kept, like new, many extras. $3900.(540)349-0021 16-foot North wood Aluminum Bass Boat w/ trailer. Exc. . cond. Merc. 9.9 Big Foot Outboard. Live well & fish finder. $2,700/obo. (540)878-2001 BUYING? SELLING? The Classifieds Have It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 ■it'sCl firft in Your V4CI.911. Pocket Place your Yard Sale ad today! 703-777-1110 800-852-4797 northern Virginia . .w. .timescommun Convenient Direct Dynamic Profitable Reliable Smart Classified 540-347-4222 {630 Campers/ '92 Sierra 4X4, 5th wheel, Exc cond. N. Mexico trailer. $3500.(540)338-0282 Award Travel Trailer, 1988, deluxe, 23ft lightweight, streamlined, easy tow, new Norcold refrigerator, exc. cond., $4250. (540)668-6331 (evenings). Near Hillsboro, VA 02 HO Low Rider. Emerald green, excel cond, low mileage. $14,995. Call Harold 703-938-8208. 03 HO Sportster 1200: 100 yr anniversary. 800 mi. ■ Excel cond. Garage kept. $7,800/ OBO. (540)668-6655 03 HONDA SHADOW ACE, 4600 MILES. $5500. 540-270-1216 / 540-788-9928 04 HD FATBOY: Silver, Vance & Hines pipes, full injected, Sissybar, garage Kept. $15,500/ OBO. (540)349-5887 2002 Honda VTX 1800, garaged, 3000 mis, blue, clean $7000 OBO. Must see. (540)439-9538 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan. Winshield, saddlebags, role bar, luggage rack. 9,900mi. $6,500. (540)878-8862 2004 Yamaha FZ6, 1,700 miles. $5,300. Please call (540)347-9093 94 KAWASAKI EX500 Vance & Hines exho. Lots of extras. Must sell. $2500/OBO. 571-242-1965. H.D. '99, 883 Sportster Hugger, Cobalt Blue, Many extras, Only 3,400 garage miles. $6,500 (540)338-2494 YAMAHA 03 Rdstar Silverado, 1600cc, w/ bags & W/S, only 1400 mis, garaged, perf cond. $10K firm. 540-347-2833 YAMAHA PW 80T Dirt bike. Less than 2 hrs riding. Have helmet & gear. $1500. Call 703-406-3511 ( 650 V_ Part*/ Accessories 1987 Ford Bronco II, body & suspension in good cond.no motor, being sold tor parts but have title and will transfer. $150 obo, (540) 788-4626. Sport Utility 00 FORD Explorer XLT: 4wd, V6, 51k mi. Black, tan int, Ithr, sunroof, loaded. Excel cond. $8750 703-431-7245. 00 Toyota 4Runner, 75K miles, loaded, excellent cond., silver/ blue. $12,900. (703)430-1381 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, black/tan, 4-door, fully loaded, great cond! 136K, $8,500obo. Call (703)867-3678 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 4x4, 71K miles, 20+ MPG, all extras, immaculate, blue $9,450. (703)754-1825 (703)973-4815 '98 Toyota Landcruiser 4.71 V8. 100K, 4 wheel, abs, duel air bags, ail power, 3rd row seat, leather, imaculate $15,300. (703)444-7374 96 TAHOE LE: Fully loaded, excel cond. 4x4 & 4 dr. $5000. Call (540) 687-6923 Jeep 02 Sport: Loaded, 4 new tires, 2 tops, 4X4, 42K mi, $14,500/ OBO. 703-777-6523 or 703-609-6273. Nissan 1995 Pathfinder: 4WD, 160K miles, runs good, $3300. Eves 703-777-6471. TOYOTA 4RUN 98 limit, V6, load, WHT, new brakes. Excel cond. $9,000 540-825-1982 / 561-687-1415 r~—~ 670 Trailers _ 00 HAWK 2 HORSE, Gooseneck, dressing rm, 3rd wheel, excel cond, $8000/obo. 240-320-2234 Chevy S-10 Pick up '85. Auto. New tires & brakes. $1800. Call Doug 703-430-3181 Trucks/ 075 Pickups 02 Ford F150 XL, 4dr, 6 pass extend cab, long bed, 4.6L V8, auto, 2wd, 109K mis, $8900. (540)349-0021 03 Dodge Ram 2500. All power, A/C, quad cab, hemi engine, tool box, liner and run. brds. 46K miles. $25K (703)727-1629 1995 Dodge Dakota, 3.9L, 4x4, runs. 1992 Dodge Dakota 3.9L, 4x4, parts veh. $1,500/ both. (540)222-2650 1995 Int. 9400 Sleeper. New tires, transmission, clutch, wet line, front end. Less than 100 miles on new items. $25,000 OBO. 540-338-4168 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel. Good cond., 146K miles, black, Asking $13,000. (540)286-5277 2003 Ford F-150 Lightning SVT 26,400 miles. Charcoal gray, exc. cond. Bed liner, tow package $22,000. (703)727-5676 '88 F250, 4X4. 460 eng w/new hds, etc. Needs short blck. NO Rust! N. Mexico truck. $3000 AS IS. (540)338-0282 89 Ford F250, ext cab, ARE tool cap, diesel, manual trans, $5500/ obo. (540)439-4162. 96 FORD F150: 4X4. 112K mi, very good cond. $4600/OBO. 540-364-9670 434-960-6177 '97 GMC Jimmy SLS 4WD V6 2nd Owner 122K Grt Cond.in/out. Well maintained. $3950. (703)932-0461 97 SILVERADO,Extened cab, 4x2 Ext cab all options incl tow pkg, 1 owner, must see $4900 (540)467-3573 Ford F350 XLT 2003, Diesel, 90K mi.s, auto., $24,000. Call for details, (540)439-2713, Jerry (540)270-6531. Ford F350 XLT, '93, desel, comjpletly rebuilt, super clean, black, $9500 OBO. (540)592-3576 Nissan 1994 P up: 5 spd, a/c, new insp, 25mpg, good running cond, 178K miles, $2800.(540)622-4274 TOYOTA TUNDRA, 00, 6 cyl, 35K actual mla, AC, great economy truck, excel cond, $8,200 540-788-3145 00 FORD Windstar SE, 5dr, Cpts chrs, CD, all pwr, 96K mis, $5800/ obo. (540)829-7834 00 Pontiac Montana 63K mis. Sport pkg. Built-in child seat, rfrack, pwr dr, ABS, A/C, cruise, $6900/ OBO. 703-443-0162 02 VW Van, 80K, auto, silver, w/sunroof, new tires. Runs great. $10,500/obo. (540)229-9106 1987 Ford Conversion. Needs some work, runs good. New tires. $1 ,200/obo. (540)439-1335 1997 Minivan - Mercury Villager, one owner, runs good, good tires, dark blue, 7 passenger, 120K miles. Kelley Blue Book value-$4l65. Selling for $3500. Call David at 540-338-6982 '99, Dodge Ram Conversion Van, 105K mis, new tires, good cond, no rust, $1700/ obo. (540)351-1705 Dodge Grand Caravan 2004, base mdl, 3.3L, V6, auto, 45K mi, no mech probs, $15500/ obo. (540)727-0695 Honda '01 Odyssey EX 35K mi, loaded, w/ navigation system, exc. cond. $14500. (540)347-3784. Mazda, 01 MPV-LX. 88K, exc. cond., maintained by dealership, have records. Asking $8,500/obo. (703)331-0509. BUYING? SELLING? Times Community Newspapers Classified Has It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX 703- 349-8676 Dependable. Accurate. Economical. Reliable. Reach. 703-689-1278 (limes Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA

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