Rappahannock News, May 25, 2006

Photo by Kathryn Treanor SAVORING SUCCESS: The Rappahannock High School band members display the honors bestowed on them for their musical talent at Cedar Point, Ohio’s “Music in the Park” regional state competition. Rappahannock band is ‘Best Overall9 By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News For the past two years, the Rappahannock County High School Band has been on a winning streak and now it has brought back top honors again. As it has in past regional competitions, the Concert Band, the Marching Band, and the Jazz Ensemble were honored this past weekend with “Superior Ratings” at the “Music in the Park” regional state competition held in Cedar Point, Ohio—the “World Roller Coaster Capitol.” Additionally, Rappahannock’s talented students took First Place honors for Best Concert Band, Best Marching Band, and Best Jazz Ensemble. Moreover, as if all those honors were not enough to write’home about, the Rappahannock students were awarded “Best Overall” for the work of its Marching Band and the Jazz Ensemble. As it has done in the past, enthusiastic Rappahannock supporters of the band were offered a Spring Concert at the Rappahannock County High School last Thursday where they saw first hand the talent that would win the students so many honors the next two days. Under the direction of the band’s County and Town Meetings & Notices • The Rappahannock News will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. All items for publication in the Thursday, June 1 edition should be submitted by 3 p.m., Friday, May 26. • Rappahannock County government offices will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen Tuesday, May 30. • The Rappahannock National Bank will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen Tuesday, May 30. • The BB&T Bank in Flint Hill will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen Tuesday, May 30. • Rappahannock County public schools and the Rappahannock County School Board will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 30. • All Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) customer service centers will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. • On Thursday, June 1, the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. -URappahannock News RO. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Photo by Richard Lykes SAX SOLO: Here senior Dos Allen, who is going to continue his education in music after graduation, solos with “Harlem Nocturne.” popular leader, Matt Yonkey, the students played a full concert of band selections, including many that left the audience tapping their feet in rhythm. It was a virtuoso performance, both by the Concert Band and the Jazz Ensemble. A notable and much-applauded feature of any RCHS Band concert is the thoughtful opportunity given to students to “solo”1 on their particular Photo by Richard Lykes WHEW: After a particularly “sultry number” by the Jazz Ensemble that had folks almost dancing in the aisles, band director Matt Yonkey is caught as he waved his coat to “cool off with applause and amusement from everyone. instruments. This concert was no exception and a number of fine offerings were heard from Dos Allen, See BAND, Page A2 Arlington man arrested in horse shooting incident By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office has arrested James William Snyder of Arlington,VA in connection with the December shooting of a valuable horse in Sperryville. Snyder is charged with reckless handling of a firearm , which is a class one misdemeanor. Snyder is believed to have shot the horse by mistake while hunting. “According to him, he was unaware that he had shot the horse,” said Lieutenant Connie Smith of the RCSO, who investigated the case and arrested Snyder. The shooting occurred in early December of 2005, at Peter Hitchen’s Fullclip Farm. Hitchen’s fiancee discovered the valuable hunter “Hasty Hobo”, mysteriously shot and killed in his pasture The shot that killed “Hasty Hobo” came from the woods across the Thornton River from the pasture. According to Smith, police immediately suspected that the incident had a hunting connection, and canvassed the property of Hitchen’s neighbors to find out who had gone hunting that day. Snyder, who had been hunting with permission on the property of Hitchen’s neighbor, Lucky Macoy, was interviewed by the RCSO on December 14, just ten days after the shooting. Snyder’s hunting rifle was taken into possession by the RCSO. Months later, bullets fired from that gun were compared to a bullet recovered from the corpse of Hasty Hobo, and were discovered to be a match. Email the reporter at mtayloe@ timespapers.com. iH Newsmakers i What a weekend! There was no shortage of events to choose from this past weekend in Rappahannock County and beyond. See Page B1. Joys and jolts The Theatre at Washington will feature a bevy of love melodies in operatic grandeur by favorite performers. See Page B2. Memoirs of a Geisha The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community presents a luscious love story in cinematic beauty. See Page B2. On to semifinals The Rappahannock boys and girls varsity soccer teams are off to the semifinal tournament games. See Page A8. Wastewater debate trickles down to Richmond By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Town of Washington’s application for a 60,000 gallon permit to discharge treated wastewater effluent into the Rush River will go before the State Water Control Board in Richmond on June 1. The meeting will be open to the general public, although only those who attended the March 28 Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) public hearing will be allowed to speak. The State Water Control Board (SWCB) is comprised of citizens appointed by the governor, and has the power to approve or deny Washington’s application, which means that , the fate of Washington’s proposed $4 million sewer treatment plant is up to them. Early indications from DEQ seem to lean in Washington’s favor. Responses from DEQ to submitted public comments on the permit have focused almost exclusively on refuting arguments against the sewage treatment plant and defending DEQ policies. “I don’t think the board will just deny the permit. They might tell us to come back with more information, but they won’t deny it. They would be refuting DEQ, their own See WASTEWATER, Page A2 Photo by John Van Ness Back you go, bass On a recent Sunday, 9-year-old Harper Van Ness was but fishing in Gid Brown Hollow. Much to her surprise, she caught a really big fish. Harper doesn’t fish regularly, mostly when their neighbor and friend David Pullen comes over with his 2-year-old daughter, Autumn, and untangles all the girls lines. Harper is in the fourth grade at Wakefield Country Day School. What did Harper do with that big fish? She threw it back in so that she could either catch it again herself or give her sister Lucy a chance.

Wastewater From Page A1 creature,” said Washington Mayor Eugene Leggett. . Long time coming - The June 1 meeting will be thp culmination of a dispute between the town and its neighbors that goes back to November of 2004, when Washington first voted to seek the permit as part of their plan to fix the town’s septic problem. Virtually every resident of Washington supports the proposed sewage treatment plant and its accompanying discharge as the only reasonable solution to their town’s long term septic problem. The entire incumbent Washington Ibwn Council was reelected in an unopposed election earlier this month. After years of researching the problem of wastewater disposal, the Washington Ibwn Council and citizens believe that discharging into the Rush River is their only choice, and that doing so will not hurt the river or the surrounding property. In fact, many Washington residents believe that the new sewer treatment plant will make the Rush cleaner by eliminating the runoff from the town’s failed septic systems. “We don’t want to do anything bad, we only want to do good,” explained Washington Ibwn Council member Jeff Benson at the March 28 DEQ hearing. The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors (BOS) agrees with the council, and has thrown their support behind the town. According to Washington Mayor Eugene Leggett, so have Virginia Delegate Tbdd Gilbert and State Senator Mark Obenshain. On the other side of the stream is the group Friends of the Rush River (FOTR), made up of concerned citizens who believe that Washington’s appli cation tor a permit to pollute is unnecessary and will ultimately prove destructive to the Rush River and the land around it. Many of the FOTR own homes bordering the Rush, and are concerned for their health and property values if Washington is granted the permit. Prominent among them is Elizabeth Haskell, a former Secretary of Natural Resources under Governor Douglas Wilder. Haskell helped establish Virginia’s DEQ, and her property -3 k Earth, Glaze & Fire Presents Art Classes ■Clare Holcomb, artist extraordinaire, will be conducting art classes for children 'and adults in Acrylic Paints or Pastels starting June 1st, 2006. Classes for age 12 and younger will be held every Tuesday Night from 6:30 to 8:00 PM for 6 weeks. Cost $25 per class. ‘Art Supplies Extra. ( lasses for age 13 and above will be held every Wednesday Night from 6i30 to 83)0 PM i Cost $20 per class. ‘Art Supplies extra. Summer Fun James Daniels (DAN) will be teaching Clay Modeling and Basic Drawing to children and adults starting June 1st. Classes for age 12 and older will be held every Thursday at 10--30 AM. 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Call now to pick your colors and upgrades!!! $287,900 Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: " Happahaitnock News Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.*21• /ycat^^^f^SSSff Elsewhere in the U.S.*27.°°/year "' '' ^ Name ' ___ Address __ City _State_Zip_ Mail subscriptions ait payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: ZLappahatmods Ntuis, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This ftxm may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: Old Address: Tile Rappahannock News (L'SPS #455580) is published every Ihursday at 249 Main Street, Washington, Virginia 22747 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are S22.00 a year in Rappahann<x*k; 829.95 elsewhere in l .S. K)SXMASTKR: Stuid address changes to Rappahannock News. HO. Box 59, Washington. Virginia 22747 along the Rush is very close to Washington’s proposed discharge point. Alongside the riparian land owners in the FOTR are concerned citizens from all over Rappahannock, many of them active in other Rappahannock environmental groups like RLEP and RappFLOW. They have expressed concern about the effluent’s effects on the river and public health, concerns highlighted by the town’s proposed discharge point’s proximity to the Rappahannock County Park. At the March 28 DEQ Public hearing, Haskell presented a petition that had been signed by 215 county residents opposing the permit. Disagreement Washington’s position is that it faces a steadily worsening septic problem. Septic systems within the town are failing due to time, the inadequacies of their construction, poor soil, and a lack of space. The town has been searching for a solution to the problem for more than fifteen years, and has spent more than $165,000 on consultants and engineers researching many different types of wastewater disposal. “One of the first things we learned in all this is that all drain fields fail, it’s just a matter of time,” said Vice Mayor Reinhardt Lynch at the March meeting. The town sees their proposed sewage treatment plant as the only acceptable long term solution, and discharging into the river as the only workable disposal option. Although the FOTR have questioned the severity of the town’s septic problem, DEQ has maintained that the condition of Washington’s septic systems is not germane to their application. “Whether or not the Ibwn has a septic drain field problem the Ibwn has the right to submit a permit application,” read DEQ’s Susan Oakes at the March 28 hearing. According to Washington’s consulting engineer on the project, Hetb White of WW Associates, the effluent discharged by the proposed plant will be “cleaner than the Rush is now” and will be built “to the limits of technology” to keep high concentrations of pollutants such as fecal coliform bacteria, chlorine, Nitrogen, phosphorous and dissolved oxygen out of the Rush. All of these pollutants are already present in the Rush to some degree, and will be present in the town’s discharged effluent in small amounts, no matter how advanced the treatment process. These pollutants cause disease, poison some living things, and cause other destructive organisms like algae to breed out of control. Impaired This issue is complicated, further because parts of the Rush have already been designated as impaired by DEQ. The affected portion is actually upstream of Washington*, and is designated impaired because of overly high concentrations of fecal coliform bacteria, which is present in the waste of all living things. In this case, the bacteria are believed to have come from farm animals upstream of the affected portion. Runoff from the town’s fading septic systems may also already be polluting the Rush. The Fnends of the Rush have maintained that Washington’s effluent will further contaminate the Rush, making a bad situation worse. However, in their responses to comments submitted on the proposed draft permit, DEQ has refuted this idea. According to DEQ’s Tom Faha and DEQ’s written responses, Washington’s proposed permit requires concentrations of bacteria “set at a level deemed protective of primary contact, such as needed for a public swimming beach.” Since the permit regulates the RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,2006 COMPARED WITH THE BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT YEAR This budget synopsis is prepared and published for informative and fiscal planning purposes only. The inclusion in the budget of any item or items does not constitute an obligation for commitment on the part of the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County to appropriate any funds for that item or purpose. There is no allocation or designation of any funds of the County for any purpose until there has first been an appropriation for that purpose by the Board of Supervisors. A hearing will be held by the Board of Supervisors on the budget for informative purposes at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on the 5th day of June, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at which time any citizen of the County shall have the right to attend and state his views. A budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2006 will be adopted by the Board of Supervisors no later than July 1, 2006 and at least seven days following the hearing at which time the Board Of Supervisors shall set tax rates for tax year 2007. REVENUE ESTIMATES Fiscal Year Commencing 7/1/05 7/1/06 EXPENDITURES (cont’d) Fiscal Year Commencing 7/1/05 7/1/06 GENERAL FUND From Local Sources: General Property Tax Other Local Taxes Permits. Priv. & Licenses Fines & Forfeitures Use of Money & Property Charges for Services Miscellaneous Recovered Costs From Other Agencies Total General LIBRARY FUND From Local Sources: Fines & Forfeitures Use of Money or Property Miscellaneous From Commonwealth Interfund Transfers Tolal Library LAW LIBRARY FUND From Local Sources: Fines & Forfeitures EMERGENCY COMMUNICA1 From Commonwealth: Wireless E-911 From Local Sources: E-911 Telephone Tax Total Emer. Comm. Fund SCHOOL FUND From Local Sources: Miscellaneous Revenue From Commonwealth: Interfund Transfers From Federal Govt. Total School $8,499,300 1,235,000 127,200 25.000 105,813 43.000 80,900 135,000 3,020,178 $13,271,391 $3,000 21,600 2,394 28,500 84,000 $139,494 $750 IONS FUND $20,000 91,(XX) $111,000 $200,382 3.184,638 7,301,519 521,293 $1 1,207,832 $ 10,699,650 1,323,600 129,700 25.000 101,813 42,400 196.400 135,000 3,219,825 $15,873,388 $3,000 24,646 1,500 33,000 89,040 $151,186 $750 Sheriff Forestry Service Jail Building Inspection E-911 Coordinator Animal Control Medical Examiner Emergency Services Refuse Disposal Maintenance-Bldg/Gmds Aileen Redevelopment Health Mental Health Welfare Administration Public Assistance Comprehensive Services Revenue Maximization Community College Parks & Recreation Planning Commission , Board of Zoning Appeals Public Utility Services Soil & Wat^r Conserv. Extension & Corn. Ed. Farmland Pres. Program Water Quality Imp. Prog. Interfund Transfers 742,540 5,000 879,435 122.126 155.380 143,979 750 18,500 714,409 618,187 20,000 130,105 32,990 410.000 271,845 265.000 145.000 28,740 14.000 57,372 4,750 75.000 12.007 81,630 55.000 0 7,533.177 3ZU.UUU Total General $ 14,117.377 91.(XX) •-. OTHER FUNDS $111,000 library fund Library Administration $ 136.16!3 $222,388 3,051,630 7,978,389 480,585 LAW LIBRARY FUND Books & Subscriptions $600 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS FUND Public Safety $82,700 $ 11,732,992 883.504 5,000 1.039.900 107.100 164,631 164,502 750 64,5a) 807.607 390.683 21.750 134,674 33,986 395.000 243,352 331,010 25.0a) 3.887 17.000 64.1 a> 5,550 75,000 12,882 81,630 105,000 42,403 8.210.047 S 15,026,269 $151,186 $600 $82,700 Fiscal Year Commencing 7/1/05 7/1/06 SCHOOL FUND Operaiion Debt Service Interfund Transfers SIO.2S6.5ll $10,875,041 829.573 766.867 91.748 93.084 SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND From Local Sources: Interfund Transfers Total S.W Ent. Fund FIRE SERVICES FUND BALANCES. JUNE 30 General Library Law Library Cafeteria E-91 1 Total Balances BALANCES. JULY I General Library Law Library Cafeteria E-91 1 Total Balances EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND Board of Supervisors County Administrator County Attorney Independent Auditor Comm, of the Rev. Board of Assessors Land Use/Tax Relief Treasurer Elect. Bd. & Officials Registrar Circuit Court C ombined Dist Cts. Juv. Probation Service Magistrate C lerk of Circuit Court Comm of Accounts Commonwealth's Attv 0 $150,000 $150,000 $514,750 2004 $4,293,249 304.399 1,000 4,000 I 12,368 $4,715,016 2004 $4,293,249 304,399 1.000 4,000 I 12,368 0 $150,000 $150,000 $514,750 2005 $4,043,420 320,460 1,000 4,000 29.000 $4,397,880 2005 $4,043,420 320,460 1,000 4.000 29, (XX) $4,715,016 $4,397,880 Fiscal Year Commencing 7/1/05 7/1/06 $84,654 231,398 58,048 18,750 202,419 90.000 13.853 204,662 56.400 86,612 13.350 17,360 73.000 5.380 244,101 $1,725 178.743 $105,963 260,503 68,171 18,750 217,117 15.000 14.403 225,413 30.000 97,045 13.850 17.850 46,500 3,81X1 257,61 I $1,725 202,120 Total School SI 1,207.832 CAFETERIA FUND School Food Services $9 1.798 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION 0 SOLID WASTE ENT FI ND 0 FIRE SERVICES FUND S607.994 FARMLAND PRESERVATION FUND 0 (IR AND TOTAL S26.244.469 Less Transfers Out 7.707.675 $ 11.732.992 $9.3,084 0 0 $643,550 .300,000 $28,030.381 8,385.831 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $18.5.36,794 $19,644,550 Nolice is hereby given that ihe Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County intends to levy the following rates for the lax year 2006-07 per $100 assessed valuation: 2005-06 2006-07 Actual Proposed R E and Mobile Homes $0.76 $0.56 Real Estate (Fire Levy) 0.04 0(H Real Est. (ConservationEasement Fund) 0.00 0.02 Tangible Personal Prop 4.00 4.00 Tangible PP.(FireLevy) 0.20 0.20 Details of the above budget may be seen at the County Administrator's Office. BY ORDER OF: RAFPAHANNfXK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS John W. McCarthy, County Administrator concentration of bacteria “the effluent can neither cause nor contribute to the problem,” according to DEQ. Critics of the town’s plans have also warned that the water levels in the Rush would create pollution problems. “The Rush is a zero flow stream, a dry creek bed in summer,” said Elizabeth Haskell at the March hearing. However, according to DEQ, the permit is written to account for the worst possible scenario, which in the case of the Rush was defined by DEQ as a “zero flow situation”, or a nearly dry riverbed, meaning that Washington’s effluent would be almost undiluted, flowing in the river bed. The permit would require that even in that extreme situation, the concentrations of pollutants in a given amount of Rush river water not rise above the allowed numbers. DEQ versus the Friends of the Rush Critics of Washington’s proposed wastewater system appear to have failed in convincing DEQ. The DEQ responses to public comments have been almost completely focused on disproving or invalidating FOTR objections to the permit. While Haskell and others have submitted pictures of algae growth in the Rush, DEQ has maintained that after numerous inspections, there is not excessive algae growth in the Rush. DEQ received written comments that claimed Washington’s effluent would contain unusual amounts of certain chemicals due to the presence of the Inn at Little Washington and other bed and breakfasts, but DEQ said that Washington’s effluent would be within the bounds of the permit. Overall, DEQ’s responses have been focused on holding Washington to a standard consistent with the requirements set on other other municipalities. “In preparing permits, DEQ has the responsibilities of setting conditions that are fair, equitable, and warranted. The monitoring frequencies in this draft permit are consistent with those for similar sized facilities throughout the state,"stated the DEQ staff response. However, some members of the FOTR believe that DEQ’s own regulations, aren’t strict enough to protect the Rush. Paul Farmer, President of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, has pointed out that there are many chemicals present in wastewater effluent that DEQ does not regulate. Although, according to DEQ, “The effluent is required to be disinfected to a level that allows primary contact (swimming) in the river even under drought conditions when the only water in the river is that from the plant,” the same response document goes on to admit that DEQ does not regulate or control the amount of pharmaceuticals that could be discharged into the Rush along with the effluent. In her comments at the March 28 hearing, Haskell called on DEQ to ban discharges into zero flow streams, and Farmer has also questioned whether a zero flow is really the worst case scenario for a river. Despite these questions, it is unlikely that DEQ will change its policies just for Washington’s permit. If their responses are any indication, the June 1 meeting in Richmond will go in the town’s favor. For more information onthe State Water Control Board June 1 meeting, go to: http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/meeting/ViewMeeting. cfm?Meeting_ID=7332 Email the reporter at mtayloe@timespapers. com Band From Page A1 Patrick and Andrew Treanor, Nicole Espinola, Joe Hale, and Heidi Rechin, among others. Asked how the students were celebrating their victories, Band Booster’s club president, Kathryn Treanor, said in a late night telephone interview from Ohio: “Everyone is out riding on the large roller coasters and having the time of their life!” For this band, their success has been only upwards, thanks to the talented students, a dedicated and an inspiring band director, loving parents and friends, and an admiring public that supports their efforts and never misses a chance to come out and see them perform. Finally, Mrs. Treanor asked that the band once again be allowed to express their heartfelt appreciation to those many boosters in the community that helped them raise over $16,000 for the RCHS Band’s newly ordered uniforms.

Wakefield’s plans for expansion approved By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Planning Commission met on May 17 without Former Piedmont District representative Thomas Junk. Junk’s term expired the day after last month’s planning commission meeting, and since the Piedmont District Supervisor seat (now held by the newly appointed Tom Taylor) was still empty at that time, the Board of Supervisors voted to wait until their June meeting to appoint a replacement. At that meeting, it is expected that either Junk or a new commissioner chosen by Taylor will be appointed. Wakefield Country Day School to expand Wakefield Country Day School applied to the planning commission with plans to build two new buildings on the school grounds and remodel their existing facility. The school was represented by Dan Clarke of the WCDS Board of Directors and a large retinue of Wakefield students, parents, and Head of School Kathleen Grove. The school proposes to build two buildings almost as big as their existing main structure, along with a new entrance and additional parking. Although the school is building to accommodate a future growth in enrollment , it has no immediate plans for large expansion. The current enrollment is 215, and they only plan to reach 225 students within the next five years. “The school has a self inflicted cap of 500,” said Clarke. The buildings are expected to greatly change the appearance of the school, and at least one is expected to be two stories tall. The planning commission expressed some concern about the school’s expansion. “The last thing I want to see is the school come back in here for a discharge permit for a stream,” said Alvin Henry. The scope of the school’s planned expansion will depend on the amount of funding they are able to generate. The planning commission approved the school’s application unanimously. Email the reporter at mtayloe@timespapers. com Solo sister surprise Several months ago when I heard that my sister Lolita was having her first art opening I decided that I would fly out to Oregon and surprise her by showing up unannounced at her show. It was held a couple of Saturdays ago at the White Sturgeon Gallery located in Vancouver, Washington which is roughly across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, my hometown. I arrived the night before and spent a luxurious evening alone in a Sheraton Hotel room with a king size bed and at least six pillows. I dined alone in their quiet restaurant with a man playing Moon River on the piano. It was the perfect background for my seafood bisque and fresh fish and a glass of excellent chardonnay. The next morning I donned a new dress for the occasion, rented a car, located the gallery and with time to spare decided that WuSan and Larry’s Cantina was the place for lunch. It was the day after Cinco de Mayo but the festive atmosphere remained and I was forced to have a Cadillac Margarita with my chili relleno. The scenery was grand as the outside deck overlooked the Columbia. The waiter called me “senorita” instead of “senora” which brought a smile to my face and fueled my independent spirit and smugness that I was indeed alone but not lonely at all. The look on my sister’s face was priceless as she realized that it wasn’t the Twilight Zone but actually her sister that appeared alongside her paintings. “But you don’t have time,” she blurted out, “how did you do this?” “I couldn’t miss this,” I said, “I’ve taken a vacation and left my young writer in charge.” I strolled past her paintings...Multnomah Falls, Horsethief Butte, Rooster Rock, the paper factory near Cascade Locks, all haunts familiar to me. “She’s in a spiritual place, she does so much with color, influenced by Cezanne but lifted to another level,” he said as he gestured and emoted over my sister’s work. He being smother artist with wondrous artist comments. It was just as it should have been. Friends, fellow artists, admirers, family and appreciators. It was a pinnacle moment for my sister in her lifelong career of caressing oils and bringing out her visions from the depth of white canvases. The next day, my niece had arranged a supposed “family” brunch to not only celebrate her opening but her upcoming 70th birthday the following week. Pretty soon, as planned, folks started arriving bearing small gifts, bouquets of flowers, bottles of wine and all with embracing arms and warm smiles. It was the surprise party of all surprise parties and my sister was bathed in the light of old friends and family- ilyThe table was adorned with many cakes — chocolate, cheesecake, a mango fluff Police Briefs Possible confidence scam? There have been repeated reports of possible scam artists operating in Rappahannock County specifically in the Flint Hill area. The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of a couple appearing in gas stations and churches asking for aid and free gas. The couple has claimed to have been involved in a car accident in Connecticut, which is their justification for asking for charity. Reportedly, the couple told the same story at a church in Front Royal two weeks ago. They are believed to be driving a Ford Taurus with Connecticut tags. This incident is still under investigation. Minor involved in 1 OOmph accident A juvenile driving his Mitsubishi Eclipse at speeds in excess of lOOmph on Rt 522 in Flint Hill came to a sudden stop last Thursday when he lost control of his vehicle. The 20- year-old from Front Royal lost control due to excessive speed, over corrected, and struck a fence, rolling his car several times. Amazingly, both the driver and his passenger survived the wreck, though both were transported from the scene, the passenger by airlift. The driver was charged with Driving in excess of 100 mph. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board receives grant Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging, on behalf of the Aging Together Partnership, was awarded a $750,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to improve long term care and supportive services for at risk older adults in the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. The four-year grant was awarded through the Foundation’s Community Partnerships for Older Adults program, a national initiative created to foster community partnerships that will improve long term care and supportive services systems to meet the current and future needs of older adults. Aging Tbgether was one of eight projects across the country awarded funding. It’s partnership is made up of over 100 organizations and individuals in the five-county area of Planning District Nine. 1 he Core Leadership of the partnership includes key leaders from the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board/Area Agency on Aging; Departments of Social Services in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock; Piedmont United Way; the Rappahannock Rapidan Regional Commission, Culpeper Regional Hospital and Fauquier Hospital. Other partners include senior citizens, churches, AARP, TRIAD, businesses, hospice organizations, county elder coalitions, longterm care service providers, Alzheimer’s Association, Virginia Cooperative Extension, community colleges, high schools, and many other organizations and individuals. All of these partners have actively participated in a strategic planning process, which began in 2004 and culminated with the award of the grant from RWJF. “We’ve had overwhelming support from older individuals, caregivers, service organizations and local governments in identifying ways we can help make our five counties great places to grow older. We look forward to working together to put our plans into action over the next four years, thanks to financial support from RWJF,” said Sallie Morgan, Chair of Aging Tbgether and Senior Manager with Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging. This initiative is consistent with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s longstanding commitment to support communities in which older adults can remain in their homes and neighborhoods and continue to live full, independent fives. The project will work to: • Facilitate expansion of long-term care and supportive services in the region • Increase capacity of local paid and informal caregivers • Establish an effective and sustainable volunteer network to support aging objectives • Increase knowledge among older adults and caregivers about long-term care options • Increase awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles among seniors “There is no one-size-fits-all program that can adequately meet the diverse needs of older adults. Each of the partnerships selected understands that, and they are generating new approaches that address the unique long term care needs of older adults in their communities,” said Jane Isaacs Lowe, Ph.D., RWJF senior program officer. 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Editorial & Opinion &appatmnnotfe jjetofi Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com ft THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2006 Our View Flawed reasoning As inevitable as death and taxes are postage increases. When the U.S. Postal Service this month announced it planned to raise rates again, public reaction was, “Didn’t we just do that?” Yes, in January. But the Internet has hit Uncle Sam’s mail system in the pocketbook. While there are ever more households in America, there are ever fewer first-class letters. Newspapers have developed alternative delivery systems, so they are not utilizing the postal service as much, either. “Expect an increase a year for a while,” experts say. “The Postal Service has to make a lot of changes to survive into this millennium.” More has been made of the plans for a 42-cent first-class stamp next year than the nearly 30 percent increase in second- or third-class mail, which is how your newspapers are delivered to you. The National Newspaper Association, which represents the industry in Washington, says the basis for the Postal Service increase is flawed, and plans to fight it at the Postal Rate Commission. The increase is especially bad news in counties like ours, where the newspaper brings you information that you can’t get any other way. Another problem is that Congress hasn’t yet been able to pass a bill that stops overpayments from the USPS pension system from flowing over into the general federal budget. The Bush administration likes the extra money, and wants to keep it. But .this is like a tax surplus. It should be given back to us, the public. As an interesting side note, the USPS has announced it will create a “forever” stamp next year, with which you could pay your 42-cent postage for a letter. This has led some people to erroneously assume that they can buy a lifetime’s supply of Forever stamps, and mail letters for 42 cents “forever.” But the Postal Service hasn’t yet explained how it will work. We doubt it intends to create a lifetime stamp supply with no price increases. We take the Postal Service for granted sometimes. Congress thankfully shrugged off most of the responsibility for it in 1970 by setting up independent regulatory bodies. But the public still owns this organization, and our members of Congress ultimately represent the shareholders. It’s time to remind them to pay attention again. Student nominations 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. They’ve started coming in and those that have been received so far are, indeed, outstanding. Senior nominations need to be received by June 1. Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, PO Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 EMAIL: asherman@timespapers com Photo courtesy of Susan Jones Garden Club Hosts ‘Open House’ The Rappahannock County Garden Club recently held a special “Open House" event for interested community members. These club members were hostesses for the afternoon: Mary Collins, Lois Kerchner, Charlotte Laing, Aleta Gadino, Katie Burney, and Jeanne Jarrett. The public is welcome at any garden club gathering; regular meetings are held at the Washington Fire Hall at 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Call Lois Kerchner (675-3905) for more information. Letters Defending our rights The U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights define our values, our government, our rights as Citizens, and our duties. Memorial Day is a special day for remembrance of those who gave everything to defend our Constitution, Bill of Rights, and way of fife against enemies in wars both at home and abroad. We would do well to read these documents because in recent years the Executive Branch of our government has r claimed rights to establish secret prisons, torture prisoners, ignore the FISA Court, conduct wiretaps without warrants, monitor information on calls placed by tens of millions of its citizens, detain citizens indefinitely without charge or legal representation, decide which parts of laws passed by Congress that it intends to obey, convene secret Energy Commissions, and more. Are these the rights that generations of Americans fought and died for? If you’ve read the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, there is no doubt as to the answer. As Citizens, we are duty bound, within the structure of our laws, to defend our Constitution and Bill of Rights against all enemies just as those we remember on Memorial Day. John Diley Huntly Red Fridays Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the “silent majority”. We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing. We get no liberal media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions. Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday -and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that.. Every redblooded American who supports our men and women afar will wear something red By word of mouth, press, TV — let’s make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once “silent” majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on. The first thing a soldier says when asked “What can we do to make things better for you?” is... We need your support and your prayers. Let’s get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear some thing red every Friday. This message has been circulating and came to the Rappahannock News via a VDOT employee. It has its roots with a relative whose husband, a Marine, is headed back to Iraq for a second term. As we approach another Memorial Day, let us remember not only those soldiers who have died for this country, but those who are still serving. Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago... May 27, 1976 Mrs. J.M Lillard holds a balloon which landed in her yard Wednesday morning. “It frightened me,” she said. “I thought it was a bomb t * something until I read the card attached.” The balloon had been released by students at the Pearl Sample Elementary School in Culpeper and the card requested a reply to them if and when it was found. Mrs. Lillard complied after she recovered from her excitement. 40 Years Ago... May 26, 1966 The 50th anniversary of Pulitzer Prize awards was marked recently in New York with a dinner at the Plaza Hotel for present and past winners. It was the first gathering of its kind since the prizes were initiated. About half of the nation’s 300 living Pulitzer Prize winners were present at the gala dinner, and were saluted by Grayson Kirk, president of Columbia University as men and women who had been selected over the nation in the fields of journalism, literature and music. Mr and Mrs. Edward A. Harris of Rappahannock County attended the dinner. Mr. Harris won the Pulitzer Prize in 1946 for distinguished national correspondence while a correspondent for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.The award was based on a series of articles dealing with billions of dollars worth of oil in the so-called tidelands or marginal sea, claimed by both the coastal states and the Federal Government. The stories led to the withdrawal by then President Truman of the name of Edwin W. Pauley, oilman, as nominee for Undersecretary of the Navy, after a Senate hearing at which Pauley was accused of saying he could raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in Democratic campaign funds if the Justice Department would drop its claim to the tidelands oil. Pauley denied the accusation made by Interior Secretary Harold L. Ickes, but in the subsequent furor his name was withdrawn. Ickes, last member of the New Deal cabinet named by President Roosevelt, and held over by Truman, resigned from the Cabinet saying he would not perjure himself for the Truman administration. Although the United States Supreme Court eventually upheld Federal ownership of the oil-rich tide-lands, quit-claim legislation was subsequently passed by Congress giving control to the coastal states to the three mile limit. Mr. Harris also is a co recipient of an American Newspaper Guild Award, winner of the Agricultural Writers Award of Distinction bu the University of California a Los Angles where he received his Master’s Degree, and by Washington University in St. Louis which gave him its Outstanding Achievements Award. During the Harris’ four day stay at the Plaza Hotel they visited their daughter Miss Linda Gail Harris who has an apartment in New York and does youth counseling work.

The Monks of Tibhirine: Ten Years Later On May 26, 1996, 40,000 church bells rang throughout France celebrating the lives of seven Trappist monks. Their deaths had been finally confirmed after two months of suspense following their kidnapping by elements of the Armed Islamic Group (GIA). The monks were victims of the GIA’s war against the Algerian government—one that engulfed civilians and foreigners alike during the “black years” of the 1990s. Despite pleas from French and Algerian authorities to leave their monastery for a safer place, the monks stayed out of a sense of mutual dependence and solidarity with their extended family of Muslim villagers. The Trappists of Notre Dame of the Atlas had established an oasis of peace in a part of Algeria that had a history of resisting French colonialism since 1830. They had lived in harmony with their Muslim neighbors ever since their community had been established at Tibhirine in 1938— a harmony that continued until their kid \ The Forum John Kiser napping in March of 1996. (Who organized it and why it is still a subject of hot debate and even litigation in France.) Tbo many voices in the West want the public to believe we are doomed to a cultural war with Islam. Yet, Alexis de Tbcqueville knew religious differences were not the main reason for Arab hostility toward France in 1837 when he observed: “We were attacked much more as strangers and invaders than as Christians. Experience has shown that religion does not prevent Arabs from being our most zealous auxiliaries if they are treated respectfully.” Is it any different today? After the monks’ remains were discovered, the Algerian government honored them with all the pomp and protection of a state funeral. Letters from chagrined Algerians flooded the bishop’s office in Algiers: “It’s disgraceful... Islam’s teachings are clear about the sacredness of life, love of neighbor, hospitality to the stranger... Pass on to our Christian brothers and the families of the victims our message of fraternity and friendship.” Or from a woman doctor: “We must water the seeds bequeathed by our monks. Our duty is to pursue peace, love God and respect people who are different.” Do such people sound as if they are in a war with Christianity? Why were these monks so honored by the vast majority of Algerians, even by Islamists, if a clash of civilizations is occurring? Because the clash—if there must be one—is less between East and West, and more between religious and secular. As men devoted to pleasing God, the monks often felt more at home in Algeria among Muslims than in secular France. In the West generally, someone who takes his religion seriously tends to be viewed as odd, even radical. Such a person threatens the materialistic assumptions of the consumer society and challenges the modem idols of democracy and the nation state. And so it was during the Algerian War for Independence (1954-62) when Bishop LeonEtienne Duval put his loyalty to the Gospels above loyalty to France. Duval became a hero to Arabs and a traitor to French nationalists by insisting on his duty to serve and respect all his flock— Muslims and Christians alike. The monks were part of Duval’s legacy to Algeria, a church of universal fraternity. His spirit was echoed by the refusal of the monks to stigmatize the GIA with the label “terrorist.” Instead, they were “the brothers of the mountains” and the army were “the brothers of the plain.” But, if Muslims love Christians so much, why were they killed? The question is like asking how Christians can be good people who embrace universal love if they spawn the Ku Klux Klan, kill abortion doctors, preach assassination of heads of state and hatred of other faiths? Once the labels “hypocrite” or “ bigot” for Christians, and “fanatic” for Muslims, are accepted caricatures, thinking ceases. Let the cartoons begin! It was said of the monks’ abbot, Christian de Cherge, that he would judge specific acts, but not people or whole governments. Condemn the sin but not the sinner. He was an optimist who believed that under the right influences people and governments can change. Attitudes affect behavior. On this tenth anniversary of their deaths, let us honor the monks of Tibhirine by reflecting on the ways our attitudes affect our behavior. Universal fraternal love may seem laughably naive in a dog-eat- dog world of power and domination. But “love” has nothing to do with sentiment and everything to do with good will, justice, and respect for others who are different. Dehumanizing labels help soldiers to commit the unnatural act of killing people, but empathy is needed to understand and to progress. (Robert McNamara’s lesson number one from Vietnam, in The Fog of War). A Trappist monastery is a microcosm of the world: A community of men or women, different by temperament, class, education, race and nationality who make a life-long commitment to love God by practicing the art of loving their neighbor. And it begins with a very rational precept, The Golden Rule: As you would want to be treated, so treat others. What a revolution if governments learned to do the same, starting with our own “Christian” administration in Washington DC. John Kiser is the author of The Monks of Tibhirine: Faith, Love and Terror in Algeria, St Martins Press (2002), just published in France in March 2006 for the 10th anniversary commemoration of their deaths. On Memorial Day, searching for the ‘right’ answer In the year 1943, wearing the olive-drab uniform of a GI and still back in the states, I visited a friend of mine. On his wall was a framed Biblical quotation from Romans 8:31. “If God be for us, who can be against us?” Filled with hope as well as national pride, I left the following year for the European Theater of operations. While fighting with the 29th Infantry Division across the German Rhineland, I entered an abandoned house and suddenly came across a similarly framed quote which said “Wenn Gott fur uns ist, die gegen uns sein konnen.” Translated, “If God be for us, who can be against us?” Now this was particularly unnerving to a wet-behindthe-ears youth of 22 who had been brought up in the church but had not spent that much time delving into the practicalities of following the faith. Not knowing the reasons for God’s decisions then, any more than I do now, I did nevertheless see that a dilemma existed. Acknowledging that God could do anything He wished, I was still confused as to how He could be on both sides at the same time. The exigencies of combat did not allow me the opportunity to pause and think this through, but the questions certainly lurked in the back of my mind. Where did God fit into the picture as our two sides fought each other? When our chaplains asked for our victory in God’s name, were they simultaneously asking for victory for the enemy? What was God’s attitude regarding our killing Germans if He was on their side? What if I only thought Robert ladeluca He was on our side? And where did all this leave me? I had always meant to speak to the chaplains about this, but the constant incoming shells demanded priority. As a matter of fact, those shells themselves reminded me of the importance of my finding the answer. This was no mere friendly college-level philosophical dialogue. I was talking here about my very existence. I and millions of other young Americans and Germans were putting our lives on the line with the comforting thought that we were on the “right” side. Right, if you will, made might. So we fought on and many people died, both military and civilian. By the time VE Day arrived on May 8, 1944, almost four million German and almost 150,000 American military personnel had been sacrificed to the concept of righteousness. Germany lost FREE INS Protect your home. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. 540-829-0000 : www.PermaTreat.com two million civilians, many of them women. Many Americans now sleep in nine permanent American military cemeteries in Europe. The total estimated human loss of life around the world in World War II was roughly 62 million people. I have lived through a bloody century. I was bom just two years after the end of World War I, which had been named “the war to end all wars.” That war was the reason that my father was spending the rest of his life on the pension of a totally disabled veteran. Only two decades after Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1918, nations again clashed and there I was carrying a rifle and trained to kill. In short order (at least from my current perspective of 85 years) came the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the Serbian War, the Afghanistan War, and the Iraqi War. All these in the name of being right. So the question arises, “What are we doing that is right?” How is it we are always on the “right” side? As we once again memorialize the deaths of our fallen comrades, both male and female, just what are we memorializPECTION Permanently. 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Big Survey — Big Deal? You Betcha! Do you sometimes cringe when you see the little red or orange ribbons that denote a survey in progress on that nice property down the road from you? What do those little ribbons portend? To paraphrase the old Doris Day song, you might be excused for wondering what the future holds for that parcel (and perhaps for yours): “Will it be pretty, will it be rich...?” Well that all depends not so much on ‘Que Sera, Sera’ as on the intentions of the new owner(s). That new owner, in turn, may have various dreams or schemes, but fundamental to all of them is that he/she/they actually own that little piece of terra firma. The question of clear title is, even today, of paramount importance. In the not so distant past, it was likely to be not only a really big deal, but also equally likely to be absolutely contorted. Fairfax survey The mother of all surveys in our area, of course, occurred in the 1700’s when Thomas, Lord Fairfax, had the Northern Neck Proprietary mapped out. Rappahannock, Culpeper, parts of Madison, the northern Shenandoah Valley and points north to the Potomac were “mine, all mine” to Lord F. The good Lord sold or granted chunks of this property in our area to various folks before his death in 1781. That was all well and good, except that, given the frontier aspects of our environs at that tender point in our history, other land barons or wannabes had been independently ‘acquiring’ and trading parcels in the same area. Hummm — lots of potential for trouble! One of the trouble spots was that the Governor of Virginia had been making land grants somewhat in parallel with the English kings and no one had paid much attention to the details. So it was that, in the 1730s, one James Barbour, a contemporary of Alexander Spotswood, founder of the Germanna Colony (and father of the first Western expansion in US history to the Blue Ridge) acquired numerous tracts in the Piedmont and Blue Ridge from folks who had been granted that land by the governor. However, the land ‘twas all also a part of the Fairfax domain. The Big Survey By the late 1700s, several factors, including a kind of mini Blue Ridge copper rush (yep there’s (a small amount of ) ore in them there hills, aroused real estate interest in our vicinity. It was time to get serious about land titles. So another James Barbour (grandson of the one above) carried out what has been called the “Big Survey’’ or more accurately as there were several, the “Big Surveys” right here in our backyard. The terms are actually a huge misnomer as the total acreage involved in these latter ‘plots’ was under 100,000 (Fairfax, poor thing, only got 5,000,000+ with the Northern Neck) The latter Barbour quickly turned some cash on the land, selling much of it to a Thomas Shirley of Madison County around 1800. Barbour used the wealth as a springboard to Virginia Governor, Senator, Secretary of War under John Quincy Adams, etc. etci (I know, so what, but there are actually two important footnotes in Barbour’s public life. He was a proponent of the ‘lost’ 13th amendment of the US Constitution, about which there will be more in some later article. And he was one of the sponsors of Robert E. Lee’s admission to West Point). Remember, all during the 1700s, much of this area was frontier. Some folks bought chunks of it from the parties above; some were granted plots for service in the Revolution, others thought that it was just open space available for common use. Whatever the reason, more and more bodies were occupying space in these hills and thinking, for a variety of reasons, that it was theirs. The Intermingling Thomas Shirley died without a will in 1846; too bad for his heirs. But a long nightmare was also just beginning for anyone who had bought, thought they had bought or had been granted, or wanted to buy property in the by now intertwined Barbour-ShirleyFairfax lands. Conflicting ownership claims, tax sale disputes, and pardon the term, ‘squatter’s rights’ all intermingled. Wow, talk about an Excedrin headache! Madison County, among others, gradually sold off the disputed parcels to straighten things out. There are likely some residual disputed titles that linger to the present. Of special interest to us among these Barbour-Shirley settlement parcels is one of 5,000+ acres that eventually came into the possession of George Freeman Pollock. Pollock was the driving force behind the creation of the Shenandoah National Park in the 1920s. He too faced numerous questions of disputed ownership on portions of his parcel. He (apparently) condescendingly referred to many of the land’s occupants as “squatters”; a term that even today causes bitter resentment in descendants of mountain residents. It turns out that in many cases, Pollock was wrong. Most of the mountain folk had purchased their land in what they believed to be legal transactions. But... unfortunately for them, in the age-old story, them’s with the money and influence often prevailed in the title conflicts - but not always. Red tape So, when you see the little red tapes along the roadside, don’t panic. Just remember, that land (all of our now beloved Rappahannock land) was part of one of the Big or more likely, the REALLY BIG (Fairfax) surveys, and there Histories & Mysteries Judy and John Tole evrgreenl@earthlink.net might be trouble (with a capital T) in River City lurking in them there old deeds. In all seriousness, the resolution, or lack thereof, of title disputes, compensation for land taken under eminent domain, and the injustices associated with formation of the Shenandoah National Park are complex issues and will be the subject of future articles. These matters are a fundamental concern to many of the old-timers and should be clearly understood by those of us who only qualify as recent come-heres. This community needs and will need the collective wisdom, experience, and mutual sensitivity of us all! Appreciation of how the problems of the past can influence the present and the future can hopefully add to our strength in the years ahead. And aren’t those red and orange ribbons just adorable? Virginia’s newest state map is now available Map commemorates 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown RICHMOND, May 24, 2006 - The Virginia Department of Transportation’s top publication - the latest edition of the state map - is available for motorists to use just in time for the start of the summer holiday travel season. The map commemorates the 400th anniversary A ASA Mark C. Grove, ma, aaa, asa American Society of Appraisers Personal Property/Antiques For estate planning, insurance scheduling, donations, equitable distribution, divorce settlements, consultations. (434) 964-1403 www. mgrove. com of the founding • of Jamestown, featuring the Susan Constant on the front cover. The new map, which is free of charge, is available online and can be ordered by going to www.VirginiaDOT.brg. Maps are also available at state Welcome Centers, local and regional visitor centers and VDOT offices. The new map reflects the latest changes to the state system as of January 2006. More than 200 cartographic changes were made compared to the last edition. Notable additions include: • Town of Warfield in Brunswick County • Town of Staffordsville in Giles County • VDOT Workers’ Memorial in Albemarle County • Appalachian School of Pharmacy in Buchanan County • Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) in Gloucester County • O. Winston Link Museum in Roanoke • Presidents Park in York County • American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar in Richmond • Contemporary Art Center of Virginia in Virginia Beach • Hampton History Museum in Hampton • U.S. 58 bypasses of Stuart and Meadows of Dan in Patrick County and Clarksville in Mecklenburg County - shown as open. • Lynchburg-Madison Heights Bypass near Lynchburg - shown as open The map’s index highlights in red the counties, cities and towns participating in Virginia 2007 Community Program, commemorating their heritage with special events and pro Get more green at Trible Equipment for 36 months on qualifying new John Deere 5000 Series Tractors* 'OM#r j«o* JO ?906 SutoMCl Ic credit on John [)•*<» C*fUit tnataRwari i»*ui horn* -Mtnctlort •»uw*t w m« youi o«a**f <cx tcmpfelf ueUt** uUax fmanuno uihmw at o«toc«MU« Mart H 1 • Wide selection - choose the John Deere 5000 Series that’s right for you • Models from 50 to 91 horsepower • Choose basic through deluxe features to match your needs, budget 1 8326 MEETZE ROAD WARRENTON, VIRGINIA 540-347-2880 10413 DUMFRIES ROAD MANASSAS, VIRGINIA 703-366-3880 Q} John Deere www.yourtandyourbrand.com LAUGHLIN AUCTIONS Farm Equipment Auction Shenandoah County Fairgrounds Woodstock, VA Farm Equipment from Sunnyside Farms, LLC of Little Washington, Va. 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Walks in Shenandoah By Maureen Harris Special to the Rappahannock News On Saturday, June 3, the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and the Shenandoah National Park will be sponsoring a series of guided walks and informational displays to learn more about the natural world of our ‘local’ park, Shenandoah National Park. Admission is free and all are welcome. Events will be held throughout the day at the Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center, located at milepost 51 off of Skyline Drive, which is 51 miles south of the Front Royal entrance station to Skyline Drive and 14 miles south of the Thornton Gap entrance station (the latter is accessed from Route 211). People who would like to go on one of the walks should sign up at the registration table at the Byrd Visitor Center 15 minutes before the beginning of the walk. There will be six guided walks. An easy walk for families, along the Story of the Forest Nature Trail, will be 1.8 miles in length and will start at 9:30 am, 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm. Another easy walk will be a 2 mile walk on the Appalachian Trail, beginning at 9:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:45 pm, and 1:30 pm. A walk of moderate difficulty will be on the Dark Hollow Falls Trail, will be 1.4 miles in length, and will begin at 9:15 am, 10:30 am, 11:45 am, and 1:15 pm. A nature walk of moderate difficulty will be in the Booten Gap and Cat Knob area, 4.5 miles in length, and will begin at 10:00 am. A walk for which some hiking expertise is recommended will be on the Lewis Falls Trail, 3.0 miles in length, beginning at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm. The final walk is for walkers with some previous experience, on the Rose River L<x>p Trail, 6 miles in length, beginning at 9:45 am.

Student is accepted into Study Abroad Program Lauren Thornhill, daughter of David and Birgitt Thornhill of Boston, Virginia has been accepted to participate in the Summer Study Abroad Program in Italy with the University of Georgia. The program is located in a small hilled town in Tuscany called Cortona. It is where the movie “Under the Tuscan Sun” was filmed. She will be taking 12 credit hours that will transfer to Virginia Tech, allowing her to graduate an entire year early from Tech’s 5-year Landscape Architecture Program. It is due to her hard work and this pro grams’ reputation that she will be able to graduate early. She has a 3.55 grade point average in her major and received a 3.58 GPA last semester. Lauren has been able to raise much of the funds in order to go oh this trip through friends, family, and previous employers. She will be leaving for Italy May 27 and returning the beginning of August. This program was established in 1970 and has a 33year reputation of respect with the government and the local community. This oppor tunity will immerse Lauren in the local culture and some of the best Landscape Architecture in the world. While in Cortona, she will be participating in studios and field trips. This program offers her the ability to gain the leading edge in her profession and develop a portfolio that she may use when seeking employment in 2007. We are very proud of Lauren and her hard work has paid off. She extends her thanks to all those who have helped to make this trip a reality for her. It would not be financially possible without their help. SCORE announces auditions for Thirteenth Season The American Children of SCORE (String, Choral, Orff, and Recorder Ensemble) will hold auditions May 31 and June 7 for their ensemble program for the 2006/2007 season which begins in September. Children in rising grades 3 through 6 are invited to try out for this unique, musical opportunity. Based in Warrenton, SCORE was founded in 1994 by Artistic Director John Krumich, Betsy Porter and Catharine Basson. The group has grown to over 40 children from over 20 area public and private schools, and several home schools, representing six counties in Virginia’s northern piedmont region. “We are so pleased with our home as a resident company of the Highland Center for the Arts,” said Krumich. “It is a beautiful space both for rehearsal and for performances, and a wonderful place to continue to develop our unique children’s ensemble program.” The children in SCORE rehearse throughout the season, September through May, once per week, and are trained chorally and instrumentally on Orff instruments, recorders, and optionally on traditional string instruments. The group performs 4 to 5 times during the season. Auditions will be held, by appointment, in the Highland Center for the Arts choral room starting on Wednesday, May 31st. Auditions last approximately 10 minutes and do not require any special preparations or prior musical experience. For more information or to schedule an audition, call Betsy Porter at 540-428-2313. Tuition assistance available. SCORE’S next performance is at the Delaplane Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 27, at noon. School News From Around the County WCDSNEWS Lady Owls place second The WCDS Middle School ! Girls’ soccer team presented Mrs. Grove with the trophy they had been awarded for their second place win this year in the Valley Middle School Athletic Conference. WCDS students participate in model U.N in Ireland. Wakefield Country Day School’s Model United Nations (UN) team recently traveled to Ireland, where the students joined approximately 700 other students from around the world for a four-day Model UN conference sponsored by St. Andrew’s College in Dublin. The Model United Nations is an internationally-recognized program that helps students expand their knowledge of world affairs, while fine-tuning their public speaking skills, developing powers of persuasion, and working to find common ground and achieve goals through collaborative efforts. Every year, nearly 60,000 university and high school students take part in a Model UN programs hosted worldwide. W The Wakefield team consisted of Catriona Toth of Front Royal, Amir Arsalan of Gainesville, Patrick Dale of Luray, Jody Green of Culpeper, Saawan Mehta, also of Luray and Allison Russo of Flint Hill This spring, each team at the St. Andrews Conference was assigned a country to represent in a simulated General Assembly session. Wakefield Country Day School’s team for 2006 represented the nation of Italy. The group spent several months studying Italy’s political climate Throughout the course of the conference, several international political issues were identified by the group sponsors and, during the sessions, the participants met, caucused, prepared policy papers, debated issues, and drafted and Local International coordinator links Rappahannock and the Muslim World Families in Rappahannock County will build a bridge of friendship to the Muslim world with the help of local coordinator, Carol Lucking. Having just returned from a conference in Seattle, Washington, where twelve middle eastern students told heartwarming stories of their year in America, Ms. Lucking is working in partnership with the Rappahannock County High School and the “Partnership for Learning Youth and Study Program” (YES). The YES Program is funded by the U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and seeks to restore mutual respect and build personal bridges of understanding between the youth of the U.S. and the Muslim world. Local families will host three students from the middle east for the coming school year. Kuwait, Pakistan and Morocco are the countries that will be represented through the YES program. Borne out of the post-9/11 legislation supported by Senators Kennedy and Lugar, students are competitively selected to be ambassadors for their countries. YES dents will apply their experience in a meaningful way to make a difference in reducing misunderstandings between our countries. As Senator Kennedy said at the start of the Yes Program, “There are no better ambassadors from America than Americans themselves, and this new high school exchange program is an important way to begin reaching out to the next generation of leaders in our world.” Families interested in hosting a student have the opportunity to do so through the Aspect Foundation, a non-profit cultural exchange program that has hired Ms. Lucking to coordinate placements in Rappahannock and surrounding counties. Host families can be married or single, with or without children. Host families are responsible for providing room, board and a loving home environment for a high school student from late August through mid June. Students use their own money for all other expenses. For more information, contact Ms. Lucking at 987-7204 or visit www.aspectfoundation.org 0 Any Single Item From Our Design Studio, Featuring: HICKORY „ C H A I R & HARDEN (540) 987 - 8050 WWW.DESIGNWITHANTIQUES.COM voted on resolutions. WCDS’s Amir Arsalpn drafted a resolution on the question of Kashmir, obtained the requisite number of signatures in support of it and eventually had his resolution accepted by the Approval Panel. During their stay, the students were invited to visit the United States Embassy in Dublin, where they were hosted by Jonathan Benton, the Deputy Chief of Mission. Mr. Benton gave a briefing about US-Ireland relations, the nature of diplomacy, life as a diplomat, and the inner workings of the Embassy. Three of the Wakefield students: Cat Tbth, Saawan Mehta, and Amir Arsalan had the added experience of staying in Dublin with local families rather than at the host hotel, thereby fully immersing themselves in Irish culture and customs. Following the conference, the group enjoyed touring the cities of Galway and Kilkenny. The entire experience was made possible by fund-raising throughout the year, which included weekly breakfast bake sales and several car washes, supplemented by contributions by all the student participants. The team was chaperoned by Douglas Weaver, who teaches a number of history courses at WCDS. Mr. Weaver was pleased with his group’s performance, noting, “Model UN is beneficial to the students on many different levels” Chappell’s Corner All Locations are Closed May 29 for the Memorial Day Holiday. RCHS Bands Earn Top Awards in Ohio Competition From Director of Bands Matt Yonkey: “The concert band received 1st place and a Superior Rating. We were 2nd overall out of 6 bands. Our overall score was 95.5 out of 100. The jazz band received 1st place, a Superior Rating and Best Overall Jazz Ensemble. We were 1st out of 4 bands. Our overall score was 94 out of 100. The parade band received 1st place, a Superior Rating and Best Overall Parade Band. We were 1st out of 4 as well. Our overall score was 98 out of 100. There were schools from New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Michigan and North Carolina. I am very proud of these kids!” Way to go Matt Yonkey, the Panther Bands, and the Band Boosters (RCBB)! Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 3 Help the RCHS Panther Band members celebrate their fine showing in the Ohio competition by coming out for the 3rd annual Coffee House from 6-9 PM , June 3, at RCES. Spaghetti dinner is $5; and the music is $7 at the door. Save by purchasing advanced tickets from the Band Boosters (RCBB). The music show features the award-winning RCHS Jazz band, plus community and staff performers. RCPS music and drama productions Good crowds turned out for recent elementary and high school band concerts, and for the RCHS play “Good Night Desdemona (Good Morning, Juliet).” The performances were excellent. 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Lady Panthers take step toward trophy By Chris Krapf Special to the Rappahannock News It does not matter what route the Rappahannock County girls varsity softball team takes during the Group A Bull Run District tournament. Only what is at the end of that road. And hopefully, for the Lady Panthers, the end means that they own the district tournament championship. Rappahannock took a step closer to that trophy Tuesday afternoon, as Rebecca Tupper, Christiana Naramore and Noel Johns each drove in runs in a 3-1 win over visiting Strasburg. The Lady Panthers, with the win, were scheduled to play Wednesday afternoon at top-seeded, undefeated Manassas Park. Results were too late for this edition of the newspaper. The tournament final is set for Friday at the highest seed’s home field. Traveling the tournament road in quest of a regional tournament berth will not be easy for Rappahannock. It entered the tournament as the No. 4 seed, forcing it to play Manassas Park, a team that it lost to twice during the regular season. While the task is tough, it is not impossible. A year ago, Rappahannock entered the tournament in the No. 3 spot and proceeded to upset Manassas Park and Madison, two higher seeds, to reach the regional tournament. “We have to win,” Rappahannock head coach Richie Burke said. “It’s No. 1 seed or nothing.” Strasburg, which lost twice to Rappahannock by eight runs each game during the regular season, gave the Lady Panthers a battle Tuesday afternoon. But Burke seemed to be pleased with a tough, firstround game. “Strasburg came prepared to play,” he said. “They played a better defensive game. They made the plays. It woke (us) up a bit. We had to play ball.” The Lady Rams scored their only run in the top of the first, but Rappahannock came back with two in the bottom of the third. Sarah Smoot was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning. 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There were stolen bases,” Panthers head coach Jeff Jenkins said. “We played very well.” Rappahannock County pounded out nine hits to support an outstanding pitching performance from junior lefthander Ethan Russell in upending Manassas Park, 9-1, in the opening round of the Group A Bull Run District tournament. The win pushed the Panthers into the semifinals of the tournament. They were scheduled to play second-seeded Strasburg Wednesday afternoon. The Rams defeated the Panthers twice during the regular season by 4-3 scores. Results from Wednesday’s game were unavailable at press time. The district tournament final is set for Friday, most likely at top-seeded George Mason. Russell allowed just five Photo by Ann Spieker DODSON GOES YARD: Jacob Dodson made his way around the bases with ease after he belted out a two-run bomb over the fence to close out the sixth inning. hits in six innings pitched against the Cougars. He struck out seven and walked none. Manassas Park scored its only run in the top of the fourth. “Ethan has been pitching well for us,” Jenkins said. “He finally got some run support.” Russell also helped his cause with a hit and three stolen bases. Bobby Czekaj pitched the final inning. He got some help from freshman Chase Tupper, who started a game-ending double play. Rappahannock scored three times in the bottom of the first. Russell led off with a walk and stole second and third. Alex Sharp also walked. A passed ball allowed Russell to score and moved Sharp to second. Jason Jenkins followed with an RBI single. Jenkins stole second and moved to third on another passed ball. Czekaj followed with a delayed bunt single to drive in Jenkins with the third run. The Panthers scored again in the third, as Sharp reached base on an outfield error and came home on Jenkins’ double. Jenkins finished the day with three hits and three RBI. Sharp had a hit and scored three times. Travis Jenkins doubled. Karl Thornhill singled. Czekaj had a bunt single and two stolen bases. Jacob Dodson belted a two-run home run. Jeff Jenkins also praised Jonathan Butler for his excellent play in left field. Butler spent most of the spring with the junior varsity baseball team. In the fifth, Rappahannock went up, 7-1. Sharp and Jason Jenkins each singled. Dodson reached base on an infield error, which allowed Sharp to score. Another error allowed Tupper to reach base and Jenkins to score. Dodson eventually scored on a passed ball. Dodson closed out Rappahannock’s scoring with a two-run, home ran in the sixth. Russell led off the inning with a single and stole second. After a pair of outs, Dodson homered. Jeff Jenkins said that the offensive punch Rappahannock showed was something that was very much needed. “Everybody hit the ball hard today for us,” he said, pointing out that the first six batters in the Rappahannock lineup had hits. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Brant Marlett THROW IN: Sophomore Jordan Lysaght throws tosses hard to a teammate. : PANTHER HUSTLE: | Sophomore Ashley ; Vest steals the ball from Manassas •i Park and clears it S to the other side of | the field. Photo by Ann Spieker Lady Panthers head to Bull Run By Brant Marlett Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Lady Panthers of Rappahannock County High School have had no trouble playing against the Manassas Park Cougars, and yesterday afternoon was no exception. The Panthers shut out Manassas Park with a 4-0 win in the Bull Run Tbumament quarter finals. In the three meetings between the two teams, Rappahannock has out scored the Cougars by a margin of 151. The Panthers moved on to face the Clarke County Eagles in the semi-finals yesterday (too late to post). The game was played almost predominantly in the Manassas Park half of the field with the Panthers on a relentless attack led by freshman forward Morgan Flournoy who scored two goals and was in the face of the Cougar goalie all afternoon. The aggressive play and staunch defense by the Panthers was too much for the Manassas Park Cougars who were on their heels and heads on a swivel while the Panthers put on an offensive showcase. Ashley Vest, a sophomore defender, scored when she trapped a comer kick and blew it past the goalie for a 2-0 lead. Shortly afterwards, senior forward Lisa Maloney scored just before the half whistle blew and the Lady Panthers never looked back. The defense was stingy behind a great performance by goalie Courtney Hutcheson, a 17-year-old senior attending the University of Virginia in the fall, who for the second straight time shutout the Cougars with tenacious zeal. You wouldn’t know it if you watched her, but this is her first year playing soccer, ever. “I really don’t even like soccer,” HutcheBon said. “I mean, I never thought of playing before. I always used to run track and I couldn’t run this year so the coach asked me to be the goalie because they didn’t have one,” she said with a smile. After Flournoy scored her second goal of the game by out running a Cougar defender to the ball, she elegantly ripped the back of the net. But, by that time, the game was nearly over. The Panthers faced Clarke County on Wednesday at Clarke in the semi-finals where they haVe not been very successful this year, losing both games by a margin of 12-0. Head Coach Jared Nieters was pleased with the victory and the way his team performed and was looking forward to the game against Clarke, who he called the “perennial powerhouse in single A”. “It’s going to be a tough night, but we have a plan,” said Nieters. “We are going to pack it in on defense and try to deny them the opportunity to score by having a high volume of girls in our defensive third,” said Nieters. “So I think we are going to give the girls a good chance to win.” Brown reaches for the sky By A.J. Collins Special to the Rappahannock News Senior Samantha Brown will take another opportunity to make a record-breaking jump. Brown, who tied the Rappahannock County High School girls’ high jump record earlier this spring, captured the same event Wednesday afternoon at the Group A Bull Run District track and field meet at Manassas Park. Plan Now to place your advertisement in the 2nd Annual -~2oo6 CjLiide 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, full 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 i Estate offices. ^^yxoch ^005, Rappahannock News Anita Sherman Rapp. Editorial Terri Carper Advertising 540.675.3338 Ph. 540.675.3088 Fx. Brown won the high jump with a leap of 4 feet, 10 inches. Her win also allowed her to avenge an earlier season loss to Manassas Park junior Shanique Grigsby. Grigsby finished sixth, clearing 4-6. She beat Brown in late April at the Wrangler Invitational in Luray. Rappahannock County’s school record in the high jump is 5-2. Brown, with her win, will participate in Friday’s Region B meet at Monticello High School near Charlottesville. The top six finishers in the district meet qualified, for regionals. The Panthers have several student-athletes competing in the regional meet. Senior Chris Harris will be busy at the regional meet. He qualified in the 200-meter dash with a fifth-place finish of 24.1, a sixth-place finish of 12.32 seconds in the 100 and as a member of the 4 X 100meter relay team. Jesse Palmer, Irving Smith and Josh Makela are also members of that relay team that finished third with a time of 47.04. Makela took fifth in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 11:21. On the girls’ side, senior Victoria Hart qualified for the regional meet with a time of 14.93 in the 100-ineter dash. She finished sixth.

Wakefield honors athletes By Kiaya Abernathy Special to the Rappahannock News Wakefield Country Day School held a sports banquet last Friday to honor and award their Winter and Spring Athletes from the past school year. All the athletes received recognition for their sports participation throughout the year. Six individual awards were given in each sport; Girls and Boys Varsity and Middle School Basketball, Girls Middle School and Varsity Soccer, Varsity Dance, and Varsity Boys Tennis. The six Individual Awards honored Fraser MacPherson for Varsity Boys Tennis, Caitlin Hammelman for Varsity Girls Basketball, Patrick Dale for Varsity Boys Basketball, Katie Huang for Middle School Girls Soccer and Carla Williams for Middle School Girls Basketball, all as the Most Valuable Players for their teams. Coach Awards were given to Mary Davis in Varsity Dance, Chantel Paul in Varsity Photo by Kiaya Abernathy TOP HONORS: Award winners, in order from left to right: Fraser MacPherson, Allison Russo, Caitlin Hammelman, Patrick Dale, Katie Huang, and Carla Williams. girls BasketBall, Alex Shafran in Varsity Boys Basketball, Maria Lee for Middle School Girls Soccer, and Katie Huang for Middle School Girls Basketball. Most Improved Player awards went to Rachel Wells for Middle School Girls Basketball, Sarah Wells for Middle School Girls Soccer, Naoki Kiyama for Varsity Tennis, Bew Luke for Varsity Boys Basketball, and Allison Russo for Varsity Girls Basketball. Specific to Varsity Girls Soccer, coach Gali Sanchez gave a Golden Ball and a Golden Boot award to Allison Russo and Caitlin Hammelman, both girls were also awarded the Cowherd Award by Sports Director Mike Kenney. Panthers will take on Eagles in the semifinals By Brant Marlett Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock boys varsity soccer team defeated the Strasburg Rams yesterday afternoon in the Bull Run Tournament quarterfinals 3-0. They advanced to the semifinals Wednesday to face the state champion Eagles of Clarke County. Rappahannock was in the face of the Ram’s defenders and their goalie from the second the whistle blew till the end with an aggressive style of play and a mindset to get ahead early and stay there. But Rappahannock’s defense was the big story. Coach Shay Bell had his players using a defensive style called the “low defensive strategy” where defenders did not press the Ram offense. With more defenders in the backfield, the strategy was successful, giving the Panthers a shut out win. The Panthers suffocated the Rams and stifled their offense, beating them to every loose ball and appeared to be one step ahead of Strasburg the entire match. the offense played pretty well,” said Ramey. Wednesday’s game was played at Clarke (score too late to post). The last two games against Clarke, the Panther’s were shutout both times and lost by a combined score of 0-8. PANTHERS ON THE ATTACK: Senior midfielder Matt Lawrey faced off the Ram’s goalie all game along with senior midfielder Dos Allen. Each had goals in the game and patrolled the field with speed and aggression. Photo by Ann Spieker Photos courtesy of Jim Humbles THE BEST OFFENSE: Lauren Light (left) plays great defense for the Blue Bombers. SNEAKY MOVES: Caitlin Humbles makes her play on the ball. U-12 girl’s soccer It was a beautiful day Saturday May, 20. The U12 Rappahannock girl’s soccer teams faced off against 2 Culpeper teams here at home. The Blue Bombers were up first and it was a tough game. The older and more experienced Culpeper team was able to dominate but not without the Rapp team playing their hearts out. Defenders Allison Stuart and Lauren Light played well. Shelby Burnett and Marie Lee were goalies and stopped numerous shots on goal but too many came at them and the Blue Bomber lost 0-4. Next up were the Sour Apples. It was an exciting game with some real hard playing on both sides. The Sour Apples were able to dominate the ball and kept in on the Culpeper side most of the game. Haley Hogan and Bryn Somiett were able to each squeeze 1 into the Culpeper goal. Rapp had many shots on goal but only 2 in. Caitlin Humbles and Marie Lee were able to help shut down the Culpeper attacks. Sara Henry was goalie first half and Marie Lee second. The Culpeper team did get 1 past Rapp’s defense and goalie. The action was fierce the entire game with the Sour Apples never letting up. Final score 2-1, Sour Apples. Next games are on Saturday June 3. The Blue Bombers play at Culpeper at 9.00AM and the Sour Apples are in Madison at 1.00PM. beventeen-year-old Alex Ramey, a junior, and sophomore defender Dugald Day, kept the ball on the Rams side of the field all game which gave the speedy mid-fielders Dos Allen and Matt Lawrey ample opportunities to score, which they did. Allen and Lawrey both had goals and many shots on net, or on woods, because they both sent some fireball blasts at the direction of the goal, but many of their balls ended up soaring into the woods behind the net some 30-40 yards out of bounds. Midway through the first half, Allen was at the receiving end of a slide-tackle from a Ram’s defender in which his ankle was rolled and he suffered some minor tendon pulls. He shook it off, stayed in the game with a slightly noticeable hobble, but even a little hurt, he continued to be a dominant offensive force harassing the Ram’s keeper and hustling for possession of every ball. The team and their coach were pleased with the win and are looking forward to playing Clarke in the semi-finals. “The defense played wonder.fully,” Ramey said, “Dugald Day was playing very well and Dean Hogan was the man, and r Travel U12 Girls Soccer Tryouts Join the Fireball! Tryouts for the Fauquier County Fireballs soccer team will be held June 5th at Taylor Middle School from 5:30-7:00 and June 8th at Brumfield Elementary School from 5:00-6:30. Interested girls must be bom on or after 8/01/94. For additional information contact Coach Rick Ashley at raccashley® msn.com. There's opportunity here ; Take advantage of this low 7.43% APR : [ now, and get a minimum loan of $10,000 | with little or no up-front costs. Its rate will I I be fixed for 120 months, and it comes with I I something else that will last a while: our commitment to you. In ten years, you'll still \ be glad you took this opportunity- and we'll still be on the lookout for your next one. 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Upcoming Events Previews . Borders welcomes four local authors y Saturday, May 27 1 p.m.: Richard Antony, Mountain of My Dreams in three books: The Early Years, The Middle Years and The Later Years Unlike many back to the land books that detail the initial challenges of surviving a move from the city to the country, Mountain of My Dreams begins well before the Antony’s fateful decision in the late 1970s to abandon their comfortable suburban lifestyle and start an azalea nursery in the Blue Ridge Mountains. When they made their decision Richard and Sandra had no horticultural training, no business experience, and few of the skills they needed to succeed in their new venture As a result, numerous adventures followed. Richard’s first three books share his family's 30-year adventure. It is a story of triumph and despair, of high expectations and harsh reality, and of the people who touched their lives along the way. Poignant, touching, funny, sad, exuberant and endearing, the story has it all. 2 pan.: James P. Gannon, A Life in Print: Selections from the Work of a Reporter, Columnist and Editor Veteran newspaperman James P. Gannon brings together his finest work over a 40-year career as writer and editor in A Life in Print, a collection of essays and columns that reads like a personal diary of a remarkable autobiographical journey. Gannon, an award-winning journalist with a gift for graceful writing, wrote for The Wall Street Journal and was editor of the The Des Moines Register and Washington Bureau Chief for The Detroit News. A Life in Print ranges in subject matter from Gannon's boyhood in Minneapolis through his years covering economics, politics and presidents in Washington, D. C. Along the way there are personal triumphs, including Pulitzer Prizes, and tragedies, which give this book its sense of a life fully lived. 3 pan.: Bill Pursche, Lessons lb live By: The Canine Commandments After graduating from business school, Bill Pursche pursued a typical MBA careen he joined a high powered consulting firm in New York. Later he moved to Virginia where he continued consulting. He seemed to have it all, a great career, good health, great friends, a nice house. But one day he attended a border collie dog trial and something occurred to him: his "perfect" life didn't allow him to have a dog; he traveled too much and had too many commitments. So changes needed to be made. It took almost two years, but by that time he had a dog and had totally changed his life. He created a profession that would fit around ,his life instead of the other way around. Part of this story is told in his book Lessons lb Live By: The Canine Commandments, describing a series of life lessons learned from dogs. 4 pan.: George Rowand, Diary of a Dream George Rowand's memoir of his 17 years as a Thoroughbred owner and breeder is a testament to the power of optimism over adversity. Diary of a Dream - My Journey in Thoroughbred Racing recounts his inspired but sometimes misguided quest to own the next Secretariat. Rowand and his partners endure many lean years before a gutsy gelding and a feisty filly emerge to save the stable from ruin and bring Rowand the success in racing he craves. Highland Springs and Miss Josh are just the first in a succession of winners that take Rowand and his family on a dizzying ride. In this refreshingly candid memoir, Rowand shows that dreams really can come true. ...and in the Cafe, local musicians 6 pan.: Alex Gable and Stellarmelodic Joining Alex Gable in Stellarmelodic are Zach Bedell, A1 Beer and Drew Dohm, all alternate instruments and all compose. They are from our community but are now being widely recognized. Sunday, May 28 3 p.m.: Jay Wertz, The Civil War Experience Published to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the end of the civil war, this book provides a unique glimpse into the world of the 1860s. The military, political and social events of the war are explored and the heroes, from great leaders and generals to common soldiers and civilians, are identified. Written by an established expert on the era, The Civil War Experience contains 30 facsimile items, many removable, of rare memorabilia. Camerata Cantores to Perform ‘How Can I Keep from Singing9 Contact: Greg Huddleston, 540-788-3642 or ghuddleston@earthlink.net Camerata Cantores, under the direction of Helen Dill, will perform “How Can I Keep from Singing” at 8:00pm on Friday, June 9 at The Theatre in Little Washington. One of the group’s final two performances, this concert will feature many favorites from previous concerts over the years. The following day, Saturday, June 10, the group will sing at a special Candlelight Service at 8:00pm at Bruton Parish in Williamsburg. While music of the Renaissance makes up a large portion of its repertoire, the group sings madrigals, motets, international folk songs, spirituals, Broadway show tunes, and compositions written by living composers of all nationalities. When attending a Camerata Cantores performance, one can expect to travel the world on a musical journey spanning centuries. Brass Classique, directed by Richard Dill, shares these concerts and will enhance the program with a variety of musical styles including classical and jazz. Tickets are $15. and will be available at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at g. whillikers in Warrenton. Camerata Cantores will be dissolved at the conclusion of the June 10 concert. Be sure not to miss these final concerts which will feature a number of old favorites from the past twelve years of the group’s performances in Warrenton and surrounding communities. For more information, visit www.cameratacantores.org Camerata Cantores George Peachey Jacqueline Neimat Aurelio Dominquez Operatic love songs at The Theatre Some of the most beautiful melodies in opera reflect love’s joys and tragedies. A sampling of this music will be heard at the Theatre at Washington, Virginia on Saturday evening, June 3 at 8 p.m. The first part of the program will draw from Bizet’s Carmen and from Puccini’s Tbsca. After the intermission comes music from three operas by Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute, and Don Giovanni. The evening will conclude on an exuberant note with music from Franz Lehar’s The Merry Widow, including the irresistible song “I’m Going to Maxim's.” Jacqueline Neimat, soprano, returns to the Theatre for this concert. She will be joined by tenor Aurelio Dominquez, a native of Venezuela. As in Ms. Neimafs other concerts in Little Washington, narrative expla nation will be given by Elizabeth Daniels and piano accompaniment will be provided by George Peachey. Neimat is an accomplished classical artist who has performed for a number of years in the metropolitan area. Recitals include concerts at Strathmore Hall, the Arts Club of Washington, the Italian Cultural Society, and performances at the Austrian, Finnish, Lebanese, and Egyptian Embassies. Dominquez studied voice, viola and vocal repertoire at . the Simon Bolivar Conservatory of Music before coming to the United States. In addition to many operatic appearances, he teaches voice at the Levine School of Music in Washington, D.C. Pianist George Peachey has performed at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, the Phillips Collection, the Corcoran and at Lisner Auditorium. He studied music at Catholic University and the Hochschule fur Musik in Vienna. Narrator Elizabeth Daniels studied music at the University of Chicago, the Peabody Conservatory and in France. She is currently on the adjunct faculties of the University of Maryland, Catholic University and Curtis Institute of Music. Tickets for the concert at the Theatre on Saturday, June 3 at 8 p.m. are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s current schedule, contact the Theatre by phone at (540) 675-1253 or by sending email to, or by mail to The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, P.O. Box 322, Washington, VA 22747. ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’—a sumptuous love story By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News “Memoirs of a Geisha,” Rob Marshall’s vibrant film based on the best-selling novel of the same name, provides star performances from Ziyi Zhang, Gong Li and Michelle Yeoh, magnificent sets of old Kyoto (constructed in Thousand Oaks, California), a sweeping John Williams score and haunting cello solos by Yo-Yo Ma. In terms of beauty, ‘Geisha’ is among the most gorgeous films ever created evoking the mysteries of geisha life. Skillful artistry, a desire to delight and enticing beauty are among the traditional gifts of the Japanese geisha. It is easy to see why the film took Oscars for art direction, cinematography and costume design. The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community is showing “Memoirs of a Geisha” at The Theatre on Gay Street, Washington, VA, Friday, June 2, 8:00 p.m. Ziyi Zhang stars as Sayuri, the daughter of a poor Japanese fisherman, who has been sold into geisha servitude. The film follows Sayuri from childhood to early middle age, from 1929 to the early ‘50s, as she learns the conversation skills, the precise movements, the tea ceremony and the musicianship and artistry of a geisha. One learns quickly that geishas make companionship a science and an art form. Sayuri is taken under the wing of a caring mentor (Michelle Yeoh) as she serves her apprenticeship, but must combat a treacherous rival who nearly breaks her spirit, geisha Gong Li. From here on, it’s a catfight—a contest of wills and wiles between the two geishas—with Sayuri slyly coached by astute veterangeisha Mameha (Yeoh). Sayuri learns a hard lesson: Although geishas live to serve the men who employ them, they may never fall in love. This becomes an impossi ble task once Sayuri meets the Chairman (Ken Watanabe), a powerful and kindly businessman. The Chinese casting (Zhang, Gong Li and Yeoh) has stirred controversy because of long-troubled Sino-Japanese relationships. Yet, one cannot imagine more skillful and evocative performances than those given by Zhang, Gong Li and Yeoh. All three are among the most famous and popular actors in Asia and are better known in the West, by far, than any Japanese performers. Zhang’s portrait of Sayuri moves smoothly from fear and insecurity to confidence and comfort, Gong brings sharpened fangs to the role of the spiteful competitor and Yeoh suggests experience and faith as the veteran mentor. Each helps make “Memoirs of a Geisha” a sumptuous, radiant pleasure. The film is rated PG-13 and contains adult themes and sexual innuendo. Run time is 120 minutes. 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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. send 1° 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, can 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 nights, every other Monday, June 5 and June 19. Sushi menu begins at 4 p.m. Tuesday- Dart League Wednesday- Prime Rib night Thursday - Games, fun starts at 8 p.m. with trivia teams vying for local kudos Friday night May 26 - Eclectic Acoustic Ditties by David LaFleur Saturday night May 27 - Beatles covers by by Glass Onion For more information, please call (540) 675-3227 May 25-31: Daylily Dig at Persimmon Springs Farm & Nursery We are in the process of revamping our display gardens. We have an abundance of daylilies that have to go! We invite you to bring your shovels and containers and help yourself to this abundance. These daylilies are not labeled, but they include many colors and types. There is no charge to residents of Rappahannock County who are digging the plants for their own gardens. However, we may limit the number of clumps per digger. Daylilies may be dug during our regular sale hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until May 31. After that date, please call for an appointment 6753183 or email us at prsmspgs@shentel.net. Directions: From Flint Hill, US 522, turn onto Fodderstack Rd. Go past the firehouse to the top of the hill and turn right onto Resettlement Rd. Go about 1 mile to “T” intersection and turn right onto Dearing Rd. Go about 7/10th mile to left onto Bear Wallow Rd. Look for Persimmon Springs Farm sign, the third driveway on the left. May 26: Blue Rock Inn rocks with music The band “Hard Rain” will be performing Friday night May 26 at the Blue Rock Inn. While the band hails from Charlottesville, Virginia, two of its members include former county residents Vincent Day and Dinah Pearson. During the performance, the band intends on covering material belonging to Sonny Boy Williamson, T. Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, Junior Wells, Elmore James and Buddy Guy. In addition, the band is looking forward to performing the songs of Bob Dylan, The Band, The Texas Tornadoes, Merle Haggard, Commander Cody, Donavon and Gary Stewart as well (and anything else with three chords...). Friday night the band will feature Dinah Pearson on vocals, Dan Sebring on lead guitar/vocals, Spencer Lathrop on drums, Craig Reid on bass/vocals, George Paul on keyboards and Vincent Day on rhythm guitar/ vocals. Upcoming shows: 6/2 Bobby Glasker 6/9 Man Mountain Jr. 6/16 TBD 6/23 Rude Rock Family 6/30 Street Legal Join us for “patio season” at the Blue Rock. All shows will be out on the scenic patio, weather permitting. Shows start at 7pm. Cover charge. Come early for dinner and stay late for great music. The Rock Inn is located at 12567 Lee Hwy., Washington, VA across from RCHS. For details contact Jim McCullough at (540) 987-3190. 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 27: Breakfast Fundraiser There will be a breakfast fundraiser to benefit the Rappahannock Senior Center on Saturday, May 27, at the Flint Hill Fire Hall from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Menu includes biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs, ham, donuts, breakfast casseroles, fruit, coffee and more! Strictly donation basis. Please come and support the Seniors of Rappahannock County. Music by Richard Brady. May 27: Invitational Tournament Stuart Field is hosting an Invitational Tournament, the Memorial Day Jubilee. The 8U and 10U All-star teams will be playing teams from around the region. Games start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday and will last all day long. Entrance is FREE, bring your lawn chair and enjoy your local youth play the great American Pastime. Enjoy the Best BBQ in town and of course the Ball Park hot dogs. For more information call (540) 937-7900. May 27: Flying Pig Pub plays Celtic Please join us as we welcome ODD LEGGED JENNY to play at the pub. This trio plays great Celtic music. You can check them out at oddleggedjenny.com. Show will start at 8 p.m and go till midnight. No Cover Charge. May 28: Community Drum Circle All are invited to join in creating rhythm & music on Sunday, May 28 from 5 - 6:30 p.m., at Sage, in The Rappahannock Wellness Center. It’s fun, easy, and a 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) 9879699. May 28: “Art in the Garden” Workshop On Sunday, May 28, a class will be taught by local artist Linda Ramer from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Momingside Farm and nursery in Boston. “The Garden is a wonderful place to explore interrelated color, pattern, texture, and design,” she says. Watercolors and colored pencils will be provided, along with tea service and scones. The cost of the workshop is $25. .From Sperryville, take Sperryville Pike, Rt. 522, toward Culpeper for 11 miles. Turn right on Griffinsburg Rd, Rt 634. Momingside Farm and Nursery is the first driveway on the right. From Culpeper, take Sperryville Pike, Rt 522, toward Sperryville for 6 miles. Turn left on Griffinsburg Rd, Rt 634. Momingside Farm and Nursery is the first driveway on the right. For more information call Karen or George Mosebrook at (540) 547-3726 or momingsidefarmandnursery@gmail.com 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. May 29: Rappahannock Equine Rescue League The next meeting of the Rappahannock Equine Rescue League will be Monday, May 29, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Griffin Tavern. Members will then proceed to the RERL Farm to meet the rescue horses, including “Driving Home,” winner of the 1980 Queen’s Plate and the 1981 Sovereign Awards in Canada, who now resides there. All are welcome! May 31: Building Blocks for Strategic Planning The Rappahannock NonProfit Center will sponsor 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. Workshop leader will be Alaina Love, a Rappahannock resident and experienced strategic planner facilitator, president of Hrx Renaissance Consortium, Inc. To register, send an email to Bridget Chisholm (info@mpc.org) or phone her at (540) 987-8011. June 2: “Memoirs of a Geisha” The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community is showing “Memoirs of a Geisha” at The Theatre on Gay Street, Washington, VA, Friday, June 2, 8:00 p.m. Come prepared to hear haunting cello solos by Yo-Yo Ma as background to this fine film. June 3: Operatic Love presented at The Theatre George Peachey on piano and Jacqueline Neimat, soprano will be joined by Venezuelan tenor, Aurelio Dominquez. Tickets for the concert are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservation, contact the Theatre by phone at (540) 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com. 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. Visit the Flint Hill Public House now through June 3rd for your chance to win this original Sandra Forbush oil painting entitled “What’s Up?” valued at $1,600. Raffle tickets are on sale for $10 each and the drawing will take place Saturday, June 3rd at SALSA RAWLSA. Just another great way for you to support RAWL! For more info on Sandra visit her website www.sandraforbush.com. 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, Sally Cunningham, Jim & Kathy Treadway, Rose Hill Vet and Chris Doxzen & Assc. SALSA RAWLSA is just a few weeks away. Tickets are going fast - get yours now! Invites have been mailed. If you did not receive one please call Sarah at (540) 987-7263. This party is definitely one you don’t want to miss. Bring your dancing shoes and your VISA or MC as there will be an auction item or special gift you must have! Hope to see you there. June 3: Second Annual Panther Band Coffee House The Second Annual Panther Band Coffee House is scheduled for Saturday, June 3rd at RCES! This fun event will begin at 6 p.m. and will include a host of local performers, as well as a delicious spaghetti dinner for anyone who wishes to take advantage of the total experience! Entertainment this year includes vocals by award winning local singer Laura Wheatley, poetry by RCHS teacher Laurel Van Horn, folk songs by very talented Janet Dunn, classic bluegrass by Dr. Bob Chappell and friends, sax duo Dos Allen and Matt Yonkey, acoustic guitarists Matt Hunter and Josh Makela, vocalist Kendra Settle, a pint-sized bundle of talent, our own RCHS Jazz Band and much more. Tickets in advance are $10 for dinner and the show. Advance reservations may be made by calling Kathiyn Treanor at 987-8575 (x23) or Jan Makela at 937-5718. Show tickets at the door will be $7. Student tickets are just $2. This is a mayor fundraiser for our band and a great time for everyone! Please come out and join the fun! June 5, 8: Soccer tryouts for girls travel team Join the Fireballs! Tryouts for the Fauquier County Fireballs soccer team will be held June 5th at Taylor Middle School from 5:30 p.m to 7 p.m. and June 8th at Brumfield Elementary School from 5 p.m to 6:30 p.m. Interested girls must be bom on or after 8/01/94. For additional information contact Coach Rick Ashley at raccashley@msn.com . June 6: Democratic Committee monthly meeting On Tuesday, June 6, the monthly meeting of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee at the Rappahannock County Library in Washington. Social time starts at 7 p.m. with meeting following at 7:30 p.m. All Democrats welcome. June 6: Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District meeting The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District holds its monthly Board of Directors’ meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Meeting location rotates alphabetically through the five counties served by the District Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. The next Board of Directors’ meeting will be held on June 6 in Culpeper, at the Virginia Community Bank on Main Street in Culpeper. For further information and directions, call 825-8591. 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 - “An Alfresco Evening” “An Alfresco Evening” at the Unicom Winery in Amissville, sponsored by the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee, $25 per person from 7 p.m to 9 p.m . Reservations by June 1. For more information call, Fran Krebser at 631-0821 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. To 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, or email lesleyamold@hotmail.com. June 17: Third Annual Courage Cup This annual charity polo match will be held on June 17 at Great Meadow Polo Club in The Plains. 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. Ticket options vary from sideline tailgate spots to private group boxes. Tickets may be purchased at www.CourageCup.org June 17: Pickin’ Party Haddens Store Pickin’ Party will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2006 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Weather permitting) Rt 211 East Amissville VA. Bring lawn chairs. All musicians/singers welcome. 50/50 raffle to benefit the Rappahannock Co. 4-H program.* June 17-18: Scrabble School Benefit Yard Sale The Scrabble School Foundation will hold a yard sale for the benefit of the Scrabble School project on the weekend of June 17-18 at Dorothy Warner’s yard, 174 Scrabble Road, Castleton. All proceeds will go for the rehab of the Scrabble School building and grounds. Call Mrs. Warner (540-987-8103) for more information and watch for details in the Rappahannock News. 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 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. See More Events, Page B4

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 675-1819, or email Lucille Niessen at LNiessen@ Nedpower.com Application deadline is June 23. Summer Camps 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 1930, 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 9879748. 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 Teen 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^ Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is 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 9374218. Contestants for Flint 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, 1-4; 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 635-4673 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 6-8 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, 9:3011 a.m. (Mary, Kit), Wednesday, 6-7:30 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 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 berween the villages of Amissville and Flint Hill, this property is in the heart of Old Dominion Hounds hunt territory and is the ideal setting lor 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 540-937-6124 Howie Swaim 540-522-3921 Little Long Mountain, Huntly, VA 25 acres on Little Long Mountain Road. Magnificent wooded parcel of hardwood forest and rolling hills. Old stone wall along Little Long Mountain Road. With some slight clearing, outstanding views can be 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 Commercial, Woodville, VA 1.7 acre lot zoned village commercial. Presently used for two small shops and hayfield. Has residential potential. Great Mountain views, all open, lots of road frontage. Great potential for house or business in the charming and quiet village of Woodville. 5299,000. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Blackwater Cabin, Castleton, VA A private retreat with frontage on borh 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. $695,000. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Hazel River Farm, Sperryville, VA Premier equestrian facility iti Thornton Hounds territory. 85 + acres. Phenomenal views. Hazel River frontage. Spacious 3'BR, 3.5 BA main house. 2 BR manager's house. 7 stall ccnteraisle barn, equipment garage. Kennel, machine shed, more, l our board fencing. 6 large paddocks - all svith water. 4 run-in sheds. Horse training/driving facilities. 52,885,000. Howie Swaim 540-522-3921 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Major's Hollow, Sperryville, VA 16+ wooded acres on a private right oh way near the Shenandoah National Park in Sperryville. Springs, several bold streams, walking and riding trails, old stone walls and beautiful rolling terrain. Extremely private with several possible building sites to capture the gorgeous mountain views. $325,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Indian Run, Rdceyville, VA Cirand colonial loaded with extra* on 75 mostly wooded acres. Over 9,000 square feet, master bedroom suite with balcony overlooking pond, 4 other BR, 4.5 BA, fireplace in great room and bar, formal dining room, office and media room, Ciranite counters, cherry floors, Windjammer windows, decks, balcony, porches, garages and more. All this plus 2nd old farmhouse. $2,750,000. ('all for price with less land. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 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 dropin 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. Religious Notes Gospel Extravaganza There will be a Gospel Extravaganza at the Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Amissville, on Saturday evening, May 27, at 5 p.m. Several groups from the surrounding counties will be in attendance. All proceeds will go to the building fund. For more information call Linda Mallory at 937-9878. Rev. Lemuel Montgomery is the pastor. 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 be dressed in period costumes and uniforms. Any questions please call Harriett Ellison at 547-2022. Women’s Day Service The Promise Land Baptist Church, Washington, Virginia will be having their 17th Annual Women’s Day Service on Sunday, May 28, at 3 p. m. The Praise Team and Youth choir of the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville, VA will be their guests along with their Pastor Rev. John Heddleston. Lunch will be served following the Morning Worship services. Everyone is welcome . Homecoming Services Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church will have their homecoming service on Sunday, May 28. Sunday School will be at 10 a.m. followed by the worship service at 11 a.m., with Pastor Kirby Shenk. Lunch will be served at noon, following by the afternoon service with Billy Granstaff from Luray. See NOTES, Page B5

Tomeden and Nadel wed in April Jennifer Leigh Torneden and Scott Norris Nadel, M.D. of Ridgefield, Connecticut married on April 8 in New York City. Kurt Johnson, Ph D. officiated at the double ring ceremony. The handhammered rings were made by Christopher Goodine of Washington, Virginia. The couple met on a flight from Bermuda, when Jennifer discovered Scott in her assigned seat. The mistake started their romance. The bride is employed as a financial executive with Zurich Financial Services of Switzerland. She attended Wakefield School and Rappahannock County High School. She obtained her B.S. in finance from George Mason University. Presently, she is enrolled in the Executive Graduate Business ■ Program at Columbia University in New York City. The bride is the daughter of Karan Rodgers Macon of Fairhope, Alabama and Roger Tomeden, PhD. of Los Angeles, California, and the stepdaughter of Richard Macon, PhD., and a stepdaughter of Lisa Torneden. She is the granddaughter of the late Robert Rodgers, D.V.M. and Juanda Rodgers of Flint Hill, Virginia. Scott Nadel is the son of Miriam Nadel and the late Richard Nadel of New York City and the father of Jessica and Jason Nadel of Ridgefield, Connecticut. He is the brother of the late Bruce Milton Nadel and brother-in-law to Arlene Nadel. The groom is a graduate of Hampshire College, graduated from medical school at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His residency in radiology was at Washington Mallinkrodt Institute at Washington University. He is a radiologist and founding partner with Northeast Radiology in Connecticut and New York. Scott Norris Nadel and Jennifer Leigh Torneden The bride chose her sister, Stephanie Makiko Tomeden of London, England as maid of honor. The groom chose as his best man, Michael I. Miller, Ph.D., of Ibwson Maryland and Jackson New Hampshire. The bride wore a soft, romantic gown of silk satin by Vera Wang for the sunset ceremony. Layers of sheer blush tulle with silver and crystal embroidery overlaid the Aline silk gown. The empire waist was tied with lace ribbons that swept to the end of the chapel train. She wore a silver crown that echoed the silver and crystal embroidery of the gown. Jennifer’s bridal bouquet was a hand tied bouquet of cream Vendela roses, soft peach Prophyta roses, cream lisianthus, soft white-green tulips and white freesia with ivy and lily grass. The wedding reception followed at Boylan’s Studio. The wedding eve party was held aboard the World Yacht with an evening cruise around Manhattan. After a honeymoon trip to Anguilla, the couple will reside in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Diley earns national honor i M'' >11 Caitlin Diley Caitlin Diley from Amissville has been recognized for academic achievement as a United States National Honor Student Award winner. Ms. Diley, who attends Rappahannock County Elementary School will appear in the United States Achievement Academy* Official Yearbook which is published nationally. “Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in America’s history. Certainly, United States Achievement Academy winners should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement,” said Dr. George Stevens, Founder of the United States Achievement Academy. The USAA National Honor Student Awards provide honor students with many benefits and services and is a great tribute to a student’s dedication, talent, and ability. Ms. Diley is the daughter of John Diley from Huntly and Terri Diley of Amissville. Her grandparents are Leslie and Janet Rinker of Huntly and Elizabeth Luttrell of Maryland. Obituaries Everett J. Estes Washington resident Everett J. Estes, Sr., 75, of Washington, died Thursday, May 18 at Warren Memorial Hospital. Mr. Estes was bom Nov. 12, 1930, in Rappahannock County, son of William and Bertha Corder Estes. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served during the Korean Conflict from 1960 to 1965. Mr. Estes was a Rappahannock County Deputy Sheriff from 1971 to 1975 and retired as a plumber and elec trician. He was a member of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Estes’ greatest love was taking care of his family and farm, and being a part of the lives of his grandchildren, of whom he was very proud. Surviving are his loving wife of 54 years Vivian “Patsy” Estes; two daughters Ginger Estes and her companion Rusty and Robin Frye and her husband Dwight “Ike” Frye all of Washington, a son Everett “Jackie” Estes and his wife Julie of Washington. Additional survivors include one sister Eloise Terry of Hampton, VA; one brother William Estes of Culpeper; and three beloved grandchildren D. J., Jessica, and E.J. He was preceded in death by a brother Harold Estes. Pallbearers were Archie Henry, Russell Henry, Buddy Henry, Wayne Derflinger, Charles Frye, Tommy Frye, and Joe Frye. A funeral service was held Monday, May 22nd, at Washington Baptist Church at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Phil Bailey. Burial was in Culpeper National Cemetery with military honors. all us and see why Rappahannock National Bank is. RAPPAHANNOCK’S CHOICE LENDER FOR LAND & FARMS J M. i. Experienced And Knowledgeable Luan St, vk Rates and Flexible Terms ♦ Constriction Loans Av. E \sv Applic vtion Process ♦ Qi ick Approvals ♦ I'p To 80% Fiwncim; pSS3 RAPPAHANNOCK National Bank www.rappahaiinockbank.com . Auk For Jaumn Brady (540) 987-0504 (877)652-1122 7 Bank Koad P.O. Box 170 NNa^hiiigton. \\ 22717 l=J mini Products you want, service you deserve, from u lender you can trust. Mr m her m/c Farm Credit 8c Country Mortgages promotes Dawson Farm Credit & Country Mortgages has promoted Jennifer Dawson to the position of Senior Loan Processor in their Warrenton office. Jennifer joined the financial cooperative in 2003 after working as a call center manager. A native of Rappahannock County, she fives in Sperryville with her husband, Gary, and son, Austin Bray. “Jennifer has worked hard to master Farm Credit procedures and has achieved a high level of proficiency,” said branch manager Louis Hitt. “She is dedicated to her work and has the respect and confidence of our members.” Farm Credit of the Virginias, a farmer-owned cooperative, provides over $1.2 billion in financing to more Notes Jennifer Dawson than 9,000 farmers, agribusinesses and rural homeowners in 96 counties in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. It makes loans for home purchase and construction, land and farm purchases, equipment, farming expenses, equine facilities and livestock purchases. Other financial services available through Farm Credit are credit life insurance, crop insurance and equipment leasing programs. Farm Credit of the Virginias is part of the national Farm Credit System, established in 1916 by Federal legislation. For more information, visit www.farmcreditofvirginias.com From Page B4 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. Carter Ministries Team Woodville Baptist Church at 4629 Sperryville Pike, Woodville on Sunday, June 4, will be hosting The Carter Ministries Team of Donnie and Cindy Carter. They will be ministering in the morning worship service as well as presenting a Gospel Concert at 3 p.m. A covered dish meal will be provided after the morning service in the church fellowship hall. Everyone is invited and nursery will be provided. For more information call (540) 987-8188 Shawl Ministry Do you like to knit or crochet? Would you like to learn? Come and be a part of the Prayer Shawl Ministry, a group which lovingly creates shawls for those in their community that may be grieving, dealing with illness, or suffering from a loss, and also for those experiencing a joy such as a wedding or new baby. The Amissville United Methodist Women are sponsoring a local unit of this nationwide ministry which will be meeting on the first and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Contact Betty Jean Wheeler at 937-8251 or Sarah Boelte at 987-8819 for more information . Wonderful information about this ministry may be obtained from the website www.shawlministry.com. Kids’ Community Bible Club A Kids’ Community Bible Club sponsored by Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Trinity Episcopal Church and Washington Baptist Church has begun its second year and wants to invite all children in Grades 1-3 to attend. The Kids’ Club meets on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 p. m. to 5 p. m. at the Washington Baptist Church. This program consists of Bible memorization, games, singing, crafts, refreshments and fun all orchestrated by Rev. Jon Heddleston. Rev. Jennings Hobson, and Rev. Phil Bailey. 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? June 15, Thursday from 3-5 p.m. 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) 6753716, (540) 675-3336 or (540) 987-9101. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Community Care Coalition. Sarah Wayland Wayland earns law degree Sarah Wayland, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wayland of Sperryville, graduated from Washington and Lee University School of Law on Saturday, May 13, earning the degree of Juris Doctor. While in law school, she was a member of the moot Court Executive Board, an Honor Advocate, and an officer in both the Virginia Bar Association and Phi Alpha Delta. Ms. Wayland will take the Virginia Bar Exam in July, and she has accepted an offer with Michael J. Brickhill, PC. In Appomattox, Va. KZgtumTa Tartfl by Randy Minter ALONE WITH ONE’S GRIEF As much as the funeral and the observation of a mourning period are intended to allay one’s grief after the death of a loved one, ultimately we each confront our grief alone. Nowhere is this reality more starkly portrayed than in the words of Antoine de SaintExupery: “On a day of a burial there is no perspective-for space itself is annihilated. Your dead friend is still a fragmentary being. The day you bury him is a day of chores and crowds, of hands false or true to be shaken, of the immediate cares of mourning. The dead friend will not really die until tomorrow, when silence is round you again. Then he will show himself complete, as he was - to tear himself away, as he was, from the substantial you. Only then will you cry out because of him who is leaving and whom you cannot detain.” We will make all necessary arrangements to ensure your funeral goes smoothly. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we stay in regular touch with our clients, assisting them with all the logistics in a professional manner. Call us at 347-3431 to set up an appointment. Please send your i/uestii ms or < ommenls to my office or e-mail me at: moserfh @ blackhawke.net She was no longer wrestling with the Uriel, hut could sit down with it as a lusting companion and make it a sharer in her thoughts. ' - George Eliot Old Rag Views in Rappahannock County OPEN HOUSE - May 28th, 12 to 4 p.m. Fine quality brick home with classic column facade, wide front porch and large back deck situated on more than six pastoral acres is conveniently located to nearby towns, yet tucked away on private road. Enjoy views towards Shenandoah National Park including views of Old Rag Mountain. The main level features master bedroom suite, two guest bedrooms, three full baths, large country kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, family room, sunroom. Walk out to pool and patio from rear deck. The spacious lower level is finished with the same fine quality as the main level. Features include: guest room, office, entertainment area/wine room, wet bar, media room, living room, full bath and exercise area. Walk out sliding doors to covered patio. This home is loaded with custom touches like Bruce hardwood floors, extensive moldings, built-in cabinets, and a walk-in cedar closet. The grounds feature fencing, beautifully landscaped gardens and well maintained fruit trees. Other improvements include a luxurious in-ground pool, patio, and pool house for the ultimate in entertaining. Offered at $789,000 DIRECTIONS: From Sperryville take 522 toward Culpeper. Turn left on Smith-Heritage Lane at county line in Boston, VA. Turn left into driveway. □3 Contact Betsy Green Hille RE/MAX REGENCY 221 Broadview Avp., Warrenton, V’A 20186 Home Office, Rappahannock County 540-987-3107 540-341-1081 • Toll Free: 877-818-9951 www.greenhille.com Each office independently owned and operated & mm: Renowned Properties

Relay for Life offers hope and inspiration By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News For at least the past six years, inspired by the dedication and hard work of Ester Settle and her many volunteers, Rappahannock County has joined with the American Cancer Society to sponsor annual “Relay for Life” celebrations. This year’s event, under the leadership of Tamara Waldo and her team of countless volunteers, was both successful and inspiring in many ways. Seventeen team captains with some 100 volunteers raised some $56,000 for this year’s campaign. Ester Settle came in as top team fundraiser. Other team leaders who raised significant funds for the Relay were Dana Atkisson, James Kilby, Carolyn Leake, Tommy Leake, Ellen Timbers, Gail Timbers, Frances Timbers, Tamara Settle, Tamara Waldo, and Carolyn Williams. Over the years, Rappahannock County has raised over $400,000, a record for a small community of only 7,200 citizens. Support from the business community in Rappahannock County also was important to the success of this event. Specifically mentioned were such firms as Sunnyside Farms, Kreyling Construction, Nora Harrington Paintings, Sam Snead Realty, and Oasis CD Manufacturing. Special thanks also was directed to the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office, the Rappahannock County Volunteer Rescue Squad, the Rappahannock Lions Club, and Reverend Phil Bailey of the Washington Baptist Church for donating their time and assistance for Relay activities. It is not too late to make a contribution, even now. Anyone who would like to contribute to the Rappahannock Relay for Life can send a donation payable to the American Cancer Society and mail it to the Rappahannock Event Chair, Tamara Waldo, at P.O. Box 424, Orlean, VA 20198 “I hope this event will encourage my neighbors and friends in the county to participate in this important life saving event. One way to help is by joining either a team or a committee that is always looking for new members. Each year, I am moved when I learn of new members in our community who have been diagnosed with cancer. We all should be moved to action to fight this disease th§t spares no one from harm. The Rappahannock Relay for Life is one way you can make a difference on a broad scale by participating on a local level,” said Tamara Waldo, event coordinator. The team headed by Carolyn Leake was commended for being on the track all night. This was in answer to a promise to friends— many who have been touched by cancer—that someone from her team would be walking throughout the night for them and their loved ones. A number of team members, indeed, were out walking laps “for the cure.” In addition, Tommy Leake worked tirelessly throughout the event, including the next morning, to help with clean up and other details of the event. Thanks to the culinary talents of many volunteers, there also was good food—and fun galore from early evening on Saturday through Sunday morning early when a continental breakfast was served for those who stayed or came back for the final event. The Rappahannock County High School’s “Competition Cheer Team” also was on hand to impress people with their extraordinary acrobatic feats. The Survivor’s Walk and the lighting of the luminaries always are moving moments in the celebration of life and search for a cure at the rallies. But perhaps the most poignant and touching moment for many came when 11year-old Kelsa Settle walked up to the stage alone and sang, a cappella, the heartrending hymns, “Amazing Grace” and “I’ll Fly Away.” With unusual strength and range of voice, Kelsa Settle—the daughter of Tamara and Bubby Settle of Flint Hill and a fifth grader at the Rappahannock County Elementary School, is on her way to becoming a junior “American Idol” or another Patsy Cline! 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 15 to May 19. 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.) Stonewall/Hawthorne District Joan D. Gannon and others, trustees, to Romeo Garcia and wife, 27.0637 acres, Tax Map 54-4C, $849,000 Mary Cealach to Nancy Reeve, 5.0016 acres, Tax Map 56-81, $250,000 Wakefield District RNF Corp to John M. Lancaster, .50 acres, Tax Map 1-39-A, $119,000 Hectine Interests Revocable Trust to Marc L. Cugnon and wife, 25.1944 acres, Tax Map 15-4, $663,000 Christal Vest Werner and husband to Norman G. Vest and others, trustees, 2 acres, Tax Map 13-141, $450,000 J. S. & C. Properties Inc to Christopher O. Sealock, 3 lots, Tax Map 1-2-1-7-2, $9,000 Jackson District Emiel K. Smet to Joanne E. Ross and husband, 10 acres, Tax Map 44-4G, $250,000 Virginia Property Group II, LLC, to Outback, Inc, 50.1000 acres, Tax Map 30-4, $472,390 Piedmont District Sharon G. Luke to Katherine M. Christie, 1.0277 acres, Tax Map 3862C, $259,500 ■a SOLD The Cabin on Mill Run Martin Woodard and Frank Hardy, Inc. are pleased to announce the sale of The Cabin on Mill Run, one of Rappahannock's finest restorations. It was featured in the April 2005 issue of Early American Life. An original 1790's log home, it has Zbedrooms, 2baths, lots of charm and it is brilliantly sited on 25.6 beautiful acres. Martin Woodard would like to thank Bud Kreh of Montague Miller & Co., Realtors for his assistance in this transaction. Martin Woodard 540.987.9080 mhwoodard@earthlink.net Rappahannock Historical Society event a big hit! By Richard Lyres Special to the Rappahannock News So much work goes into putting on a large fundraiser that everyone keeps their fingers crossed until the last minute, hoping for good weather, good attendance, and significant contributions to the organization. The Rappahannock Historical Society’s major annual fundraiser at an historic county property had perfect weather, outstanding attendance, and hopefully a shot in the arm financially when all the proceeds are counted. Over 250 tickets were sold for the event. Louise van Dort, who is serving as interim president of the Society, stepped up and offered words of praise for all those who worked so tirelessly to make the event a success. She first thanked the hosts, John and Pam Kiser, for offering their historic home as the venue for this crucial fundraiser and then praised Judy Tole who so ably chaired the event. Ms. van Dort took the opportunity to especially recognize its most dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer at the Society—Donna Fisher. She commented on Ms. Fisher’s work collecting and cataloging of materials, researching requests for property and family records, coordinating Board activities and the newsletters, and fielding other inquiries for information. Ms. Fisher is, is in van Dort’s words, “the breeze that is her enthusiasm and devotion [that] has kept our sails constantly inflated at near gale force at the Historical Society.” Special thanks also went to Thom Pellikaan and Lillian Aylor who chaired the food preparation and delivery. Thom Pellikaan donated the funds for much of the buffet food, including the roasted pig prepared by Linda Corbin of Lakeside Caterers of Culpeper. Also commended for serving on the food committee were Larry Hoffman, Mary Ann Kuhn, Rebecca Abecassis, Nathan Corbin, Steve Settle, and Denise Pearson. Refreshments were served by Tom and Cole McHenry Johnson. Much-appreciated as well were the contribution of food made by the following Rappahannock businesses: Apple Hill Bakery, Blue Rock Inn, Burger Barn/Sunnyside Farms, The Country Cafe, ECow, Griffin Tavern, The Inn at Little Washington, Flint Hill Public House, and the Thornton River Grille. It is the hope of the Society that events like this will attract more interest from our community to volunteer in the valuable work of acquiring, protecting, researching and sharing our common roots in Rappahannock County. Interested citizens are encouraged to come by the Society’s offices and Library to visit at 328 Gay Street in Little Washington. They can be reached at 675-1163 or by email at Rapphist@earthlink.net Gray Ghost cuts ribbon on new tasting room By Amy Payette Special to the Rappahannock News Gray Ghost celebrated its Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting of the new tasting room on Saturday, May 20, with a ceremony that included State Senator Mark Obenshain, Delegate C. Todd Gilbert, and Gordon W. Murchie, Virginia Wine Industry leader. Over 100 friends, guests and loyal customers gathered on a beautiful May morning as Mistress of Ceremonies Amy K. Payette, Director of Marketing welcomed everyone. Delegate Todd Gilbert, 15th District, opened the ceremony by applauding the growth and success of the Virginia wine industry. He also acknowledged the impact that wineries have on agritourism, income the state receives trom tamily larms such as the Kellerts. Following his comments, Mr. Gilbert, a friend and former intern of Senator George Allen shared a letter from the Senator. In his congratulatory letter, Senator Allen said: “I applaud A1 and Cheryl Kellert for their commitment to producing award-winning wine of which our Commonwealth can be proud. The namesake of their vineyard, Colonel John Singleton Mosby, who died 90 years ago this month, perfected the craft of surprise and left an unforgettable legacy. Similarly, Gray Ghost Vineyards has mastered the art of winemaking and has won distinction. I look forward to watching Gray Ghost Vineyards and winery continue to thrive in the years to come.” Senator Mark Obenshain, 26th District, and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee focused on the importance of wineries in Virginia to maintain our rural, agricultural areas. With over 100 wineries in the state of Virginia, the industry has gone beyond blossoming to a state of thriving and providing huge economic benefits to the Commonwealth. He also emphasized the role that wineries play in agri-tourism and how Gray Ghost has played such a major role in Rappahannock County. Senator Obenshain said, “A1 and Cheryl are producing some of the finest wines anywhere in the United States, frankly anywhere in the world.” Gordon W. Murchie, President of the Vinifera Wine Growers Association, served as keynote speaker and took the guests through a journey that began in the 1600s. He spoke of Jefferson’s early and failed attempts at grape growing and the evolution of a successful, thriving industry in the state of Virginia today. Mr. Murchie then focused on the inrmor tance of family wineries and how Gray Ghost epitomizes this concept. He also spoke of Gray Ghost’s internationally awarded wines and how these awards have contributed to the elevation of Virginia’s national wine reputation. Ms. Payette introduced her brother Al, an integral contributor although often silent, member of the family and then took the guests through a journey that began with an experiment and dream in 1969. She shared with everyone the major milestones her parents, Al and Cheryl Kellert, had accomplished over the past 37 years. Accomplishments that included seven years of serious overhauling of an abandoned property, additional vineyard plantings, opening in 1994 and building renovations. “After a 37-year journey that began with a batch of homemade wine, it is my distinct pleasure to introduce to you the two hardest working people I know and the people that my brother and I are most proud of: A1 and Cheryl Kellert.” A1 and Cheryl, owners and winemakers, thanked the attendees for their support throughout the years. They acknowledged the help from both their children and the importance of the encouragement and dedication from friends and customers. Three generations of Kellerts cut the ribbon on the new tasting room with the assistance of Delegate Gilbert, Senator Obenshain and .Gordon and Anita Murchie. The ceremony was followed by a reception and tours of the new facility. The Kellert family, residents of Rappahannock County for 20 years, started the vineyards in 1986 and opened the winery in July of 1994. A1 and Cheryl were delighted to have friends, neighbors and customers attend and share in such a special event and would like to thank all for their support. 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. New Listing!! 3BR/2.5 BA Brick Rambler situated on 12 acres in Sperryville. Incredible mountain views, 2BR/1BA tenant/guest house, several outbuildings, open and wooded land. This property has a lot to offer. $525,000 New Listing!! Great Starter Home or Retirement Home. 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Seniors got to stretch Rappahannock County seniors who meet regularly during the month at the Senior Center in Washington had a special treat last Monday. For a belated Mother’s Day (and an early Father’s Day) surprise, they went for a limo ride - all 17 of them at one time! Washington I Jan Clatterbuck f 675-3338 |jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com Hearthstone School in Sperryville was their destination where they had a lovely musical program prepared for them, along with escorts, flowers, sparkling cider, and yummy treats. They all had a fine time. The sun did shine on Saturday for this year’s Annual Relay-for-Life which took place at the elementary school this past weekend. The walkers greeted the sum and nice cool weather with so much enthusiasm. The Relay for life is the annual fund raising event of the Rappahannock County unit of the American Cancer Society. It is an opportunity both to pay tribute to loved ones and friends who have struggled with cancer and to help fight a disease that claims so many fives. This year’s event raised over $50,000. “Click-It-Or-Ticket” From year to year, it’s been said, for a simple good reason for all of us: It’s the enduring truth. Let’s be careful out there. On Memorial Day weekend we should remember the dead and help prevent further loss. Buckle up and eiyoy the long awaited weekend? And remember, if you do forget to buckle up, the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office will be out in hall force to remind you as the county’s “Click-It-Or-Ticket” program begins Friday with law enforcement at increased levels throughout the weekend. Memorial Day is not limited to honor only those Americans from the armed forces. It is also a day for personal remembrance. Families and individuals honor the memories of their loved ones who have died. Church services, visits to the cemetery, flowers on graves or even silent tribute mark the day with dignity and solemnity. It is a day of reflection. Let’s remember while we mourn the fallen, we cannot forget the many soldiers from other wars, like Vietnam, that are imprisoned or still listed as missing in action. Let’s join hands on Memorial Day to pay tribute to these soldiers with our family and loved ones and friends. This is a very special day. However, to many, the day also signals the beginning of summer with a three-day weekend to spend at the beach, in the mountains or at home relaxing. Happy Memorial Day to all readers! One Day Only Memorial Day Sale Let’s head out to CFC Farm Home Center in Washington for their big Memorial Day Sale on Monday, May 29 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free coffee and donuts from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. There will be 25 percent off all plants for the ladies, 20 percent off all in-store merchandise (excluding animal health), 15 percent off all fencing supplies and road culverts, ton prices on all feeds. What a deal! See you all there. Book signing Our own Richard Antony and Jim Gannon will be at Border’s Book Store in Warrenton on Saturday signing and discussing their recent books. The program will start at 2 p.m. The community was saddened to hear that Everett J. Estes Sr. died Thursday, May 18. Mr. Estes was a Rappahannock County Deputy Sheriff from 1971-1975 and retired as a plumber and electrician. He was one of the founders of the Rappahannock Rescue Squad. Our hearts goes out to his family. High on energy - expo exhibit draws large crowd By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News What the Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo looked for was people and sunshine - and got plenty of both this past Saturday. The Expo was held at the Fauquier County Fairgrounds and drew not only 32 exhibitors and nearly 500 spectators - not counting the children - but also was blessed with abundant sunshine. The solar beams powered a small fountain, a WiFi display, some dandy spinning toys and the doll house that had been remodeled by Rappahannock resident John Tole. The Expo was sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, whose president, Paul Farmer, pronounced it a “success” not long after the last programs were handed out to visitors in mid-afternoon. Those who came to the Expo saw demonstrations of clean sun energy devices, such as water heaters, power plates, environmentally friendly insulation, and several displays of biodiesel preparation and use. Country Living in Rappahannock County F.T. VaIJMY FARMHOUSE - An early farmhou-se on 5 lovely acres in the beautiful FT Valley. It features 3 bdr and 1.5 bth, a large dining room a country kitchen and fine mountain views. $395,(MX) Contact Cheri Wcxxkml ROUND Hill- Farm - A picture perfect 57 acre retreat. Remodeled 177()'s farm house with a lodge-like ambience. bam. bunk house, spring house and cabana by the large pond. $1,145,000 Contact Cheri Woodard 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 lat^c remodeled farmhouse is the heart of this 10± acre property near Woodvillc. 3 bdr 4 bth, plenty of room for friends and family. $495,000 Contact Cheri Woodard WALNUT Branch - Exceptional home in Huntly. 3 bdr. 4 bth 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 Creek - Horse farm in Fort Valley. Shenandoah G). Residence has 3 BDR, 2 BTH. gourmet kitchen, great nxm Guest cottage. 6 stall stable, paddocks, 93 acres, trout stream. $1,545,900 Contact Peter Wiley The Miller HovsE 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. $795/100 Contactl home Aik hkr SLATE Mills Road - Lovely 18 acre wooded parcel with a wide variety of terrain and amazing wildflowers. Fine house site under towering poplar, oak and maple trees. $279,000 Contact Cheri Woodard Folk Smsas Farm - 40+/- acre farm between Hint Hill and Amissville. Two panels with ma jestic views of the Blue Ridge. Included is a lovely 3 bedroom, contemporary home. Sl.l50,(XK)fV»»//«7f7ie/'i Woodard The Farm at Walnlt Grove - A spectacular 64+/- acre tract in one of the most desirable areas of Rappahannock County. Includes open pasture, woods, bams, pond. $895,000 Contact Chert Woodard COTTAOF. AT WaLMT GROVE - Outstanding I ] +/- acre parcel with quaint restorable tannhoase near Washington. V'A. Pond great views, pasture fencing - this property has it all! $425^)00 Contact Cheri WooJanJ NETHERS Road - The ultimate outdoor enthusiast property. at the foot of Old Rag in Madison Co.. 7 acres in two lots with pleasant 2 txlr. 2hth cottage. Partially open and fenced. $379,000 Contact Martin Woodard Chancellor's Rock - This 446 acre Hunt Country estate has a remarkable natural setting, every expected amenity and is a splendid retreat for country pursuits. Price upon request. Contact Justin H. Wiley Him: ROAD - In the Old Dominion Hum territory of Fauquier County, this 5t) ± acres will make an ideal horse farm. The land is mostly open with great mountain views and a strong stream. $880,(MW Contort Justin H Wiry 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

New neighbors in town - what a hoot! Flint Hill Richard Brady 675-3754 richardbradyl@ juno.com town. And, yes, I know they are natural predators and will eat whatever they can catch, but, they are God’s wild creatures, and they are permitted their own special dispensation. Breakfast to Benefit Seniors Please come and join us for breakfast at the Flint Hill Fire Hall from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., this Saturday, May 27th. There will be plenty of good food and fellowship. Any donation you care to make will go to benefit the Rappahannock County Senior Citizens Center. All are invited; all are welcome. A lot of people in this community have worked hard to make this happen, so, please come and join us. And, where else are you going to find live music to enjoy while you eat your fill of a wonderful country breakfast? See you there. This is big news! Last week, I was down at the little creek that runs across the end of our yard. I was cleaning up shards of white quartz rocks that some visiting little boys thought it would be neat to bust into little pieces. Thankfully, they didn’t get any in their eyes. While I was there, I wandered up to Linda’s new hosta garden looking for that northern water snake that likes to lay there and scare my wife and neighbor. Now, I’m not the kind that thinks the only good snake is a dead snake, hut these water snakes have a nasty disposition, and I would just as soon he go on somewhere else. While I was there, I heard a mocking bird just raising the biggest ruckus you ever heard, and I thought there must be a crow or a hawk somewhere close. Then I realized he might be pestering that snake. The mocker was in the lowest limbs of a big maple tree, where the foliage is particularly dense, and my thought was the snake must be on the ground under those limbs. I eased a little closer, and then realized that it was something in the tree that was upsetting this bird. On his perch On closer inspection, there, perched stone still, was the prettiest little screech owl you ever saw. The mocking bird was jumping all around him and making a terrible fuss. Then, the mocking bird went on his way. I stood there and admired that beautiful little owl for a long time. He did not seem at all concerned with my presence, and I did nothing to disturb him, except to talk to him a bit and watch him. Later, when I was mowing the yard, he remained on that perch. When Linda came home, we went down there and Screech was still sitting there, quite professorial looking. The next day I went looking for my new buddy, and found him peeking out of a big .hole in the maple tree. When he would occasionally sink back into the hole, I could hear what sounded like doves cooing coming from the hole. Big Screech and Little Screech Things just kept getting better. The next day, we had two screech owls, Big Screech and Little Screech, sitting in the tree, and that evening, Linda went down to check, and saw both of them still sitting in the tree, and two little heads sticking out of the hole in the maple. Linda said the two little guys sank back down out of sight just as she noticed them. The adults appear to be more in the gray phase than the brown, as my book talks about both colors. But to me, they look exactly like a miniature version of a great homed owl. They have the perfect little ear tufts, the V pattern down between their eyes to their beak, and the distinctive side bar under the ear. They are just gorgeous. Sunday, I saw the little guys peeking out of the nest. They are little gray fuzz balls, with big yellow eyes. And, they were jostling one another a bit. I think it is getting crowded in the old home place. We are trying to leave them alone and give them as much privacy as we can, but, needless to say, we are delighted with the new guests in Sperryville design studio has grand opening We. now have a very special Design Studio in Sperryville! Expanding the concept of the Antique Market, Paul and Kristal Stevenson have developed a design studio which specializes in upholstery, fine furniture, designer draperies, fighting and accessories to complement antiques. No longer will we need to travel out of town to buy that comfortable sofa and chair. They have more than 50 floor samples and 1,800 fabrics and leathers. Is this another one of those “hidden jewels” of Sperryville? Stop in to discover this new treasure in our community and feast your eyes! The grand opening of the studio and celebration of the 26th anniversary of thfe Antique Market is Memorial Day weekend. Fundraiser barbecue for Sperryville Rescue Squad The second annual barbecue will be held at the Sperryville Antique Market on May 28 and 29, from noon until we run out! Sperryville Barbara Adolfi adolfibart>ara@ verizon.net (540) 987-8682 Thanks to Paul and Kristal for again volunteering to host this event. Stop by for lunch, support your Rescue Squad and visit the new Design Studio! Welcome back to Monica Newell “My goal is to contribute to the culture of the town.” We welcome back Monica Newell who has resurrected the Monster Art Gallery with the Japanese name Kaiju Art Gallery. Monica’s studio is a sacred place in which she can do her work, described as coming from the heart, using lots of color and integrating universal themes from various traditions. In addition to presenting her mixed media art, Monica is selling necklaces which she designs from beads and shells, a 60s collection of vintage clothing and CDs of local artists, including her own soon to be released CD of original music. Monica will paint murals and furniture on commission. One of her murals adorns the wall of the Thai Culpeper restaurant. You can see an example of her mixed media portraits in the shop. She offers 1:1 art lessons for people of all ages, with emphasis on freedom of expression. Monica invites you to come in, sit in her comfy chairs and listen to old 33 records while chatting about art! The grand opening for Kaiju Art Gallery is the first weekend in June. For now her hours are Sat/Sun from 11-4 and weekdays by appointment. SperryviUe Volunteer Fire Department fun The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department has had the village hopping! Everyone had fun at the carnival with the rides and games. We thank those who put all that effort into organizing the parade! It had everything from fire engines and horses to an ALOHA float! Congratulations to the following winners of Honorary Fire Chief in the following categories: Wee Miss Fire Chief -Carrington Wayland Little Miss Fire Chief - Abigail Berry Pre-teen Fire Chief - Kristin Jenkins Jr. Miss Fire Chief -Amber Dodson Best Appearing EMS vehicle - Sperryville Rescue Squad Best antique vehicle - Richie and daughter Katie Baldwin Best appearing Rappahannock Company - Washington Best appearing pumper -Front Royal Best appearing float - DARE Best appearing Miss County - Shannon Woodward Judges trophy - Macey “riding Lacey” Montgomery Best appearing Majorettes - Royal Starlette Twirlers $1000 raffle - Andy Berry We all want to express our appreciation for the dedication and hard work of members of the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department in keeping us safe. As I think about our spring happenings, this three day event, along with the Pickin’ Parties and the Rescue Squad’s Miss Rappahannock evening bring out several hundred village and county folks who get a chance to have fun and take the time to say “hey” to each other. Aren’t we lucky to live in Sperryville in beautiful Rappahannock County! 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 er\joy meandering the two miles of walking x trails on just under 52 acres. Home has three bedrooms and three baths on v 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. 79 acres of nice "walking" woods. Large trees, little underbrush, and strong 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. 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 $235,000. JJappahannock klEAL ESTATE *Oesources Butch Zindel 540-675-1190 Trish Bartholomew tbart 1 ©earthlink.net butch@rapprealestate.com 9 www.RappahannockRealEstateRcsources.com 03 Birthdays, weddings and more Belated birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Ruby Spicer, a former resident, who recently celebrated her 95th birthday. May our gracious Lord grant her many more years on this earth. Last week was National Nurses week. The nursing staff at Culpeper Regional Hospital received great recognition for their dedicated work, and as voiced by many of the staff at the hospital, they far exceeded all expectations and we’re thankful to have a hospital so close to our community with such caring individuals. In the Mother’s Day activities at Black Oak Regular Baptist Church on Sunday the 14th., Mrs. Peggy Tharp of Aaron Mountain Road, was chosen “Mother of the Year.” Congratulations to Miss Jessica Letsen of Castleton Way, whose engagement to Gregory Langley, son of Joan Langley of Madison, which has been announced by her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Letsen, Jr. We trust it will be of interest to our readers who remembered about the great ship Titanic going down, well one of the survivors of that day, Lillian Asplund, passed away last week in Boston, Mass, at the age of 99. Our condolences are extended to the family of Steve Carter, here in Boston, who passed away at Martha Jefferson Hospital last Saturday and was laid to rest in the Hixson family cemetery in Manassas. Quite a number of rela Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 tives and friends in our surrounding area attended the Bawkey reunion held at Rappahannock Park on Sunday. A reminder for all the great work they do, National Red Cross Day was celebrated on Monday. We welcome to our community the Thomas Johnson family who recently purchased property from David Gillis, here on Route522. The Windmore for Arts presented their theater production, “Sisters Reasoning “ during the past weekend. Great sympathy goes out to the family of a friend and church member, Mrs. Pearl Scott Creel, who passed away Saturday at the home of her sister, Pat, and was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery on Tuesday. The Salem Volunteer Fire Department served another of those bountiful breakfasts on Mothers’ Day with a good attendance and enjoyable time. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Randy and Angie Norman who celebrated Friday and to James and Jean Shaw who celebrated another year on Sunday. Birthday greetings are extended to Angela Hitt, Jessica Frazier, Earl Wharton and Becky Butler. May our good Lord grant each of you many more.

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Our offices are conveniently located at: '.Fauquier Times-Democrat '/ 39 Culp*p*r St., fiamnton, Virginia ■’k Loudoun Times-Mirror . : 9 Cast Market St., • V Leesburg, Virginia ' Fairfax County Office j 1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 411 Reston, Virginia Clarke Times-Courier 16 West Main St., Berryville, Virginia Rappahannock News i Rappahannock News BMg. - Washington, Virginia By Mail Times Community Newspapers Fauquier Classified Dept., P.0. Box 831, Warrenton, VA 20188 Ad Deadlines Employment Classified . Mondai 3 p.m i General Classified 6 p.m. Monday Horse & Farm Directory 1 p.m. Monday All real estate adverting herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act. which makes it illegal to advertise any prefer* ence. limitation or discrimination based on race, color, telF 3<on, sex. handicap, tarmliai status or national origin, or jrAMV tfon to make any such references limitations or cSscriminfe t»on. . . Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids dffee crimination based on eiderimess parenthood, or haftdM cap. - We will not knowingly accept any advertising for r*al estate which is m violation ot the law An persons are hereby informed that at! dwellings advertised are available Oft an ^ouai otiportunity basis ';■£& Real Estate ~\ J Leesburg/Aldie: 1BR, 1BA apt, rolling hills. Sep entr, kit, laundry. $1200/mo or exchange yard work $1000/mo (703)966-7419. Warrenton, Mtn side, 1br. priv ent. W/D, AC, $950/mo Utils includ, no smkg/pets. dep & ref's 540-347-0073 Manassas 2br w/ sun room, 2ba, excel cond, sec dep & $1475/ mo. 703-753-1225 OPEN HOUSE SAT, 5/27 1-4PM NOKESVILLE $424,900 GORGEOUS HOME ON 0.91 ACRES! SELLERS HELPING W/CLOSING COSTS! 3BR. 2.5BA, updated kit & BA s. hrdwd firs, deck, oversized 2 car garage, fenced yard, shed, long driveway w/ample prkg. Call Rosario for directions @ 571-2159)735 Fairfax Realty Inc 3BR,($1300) on 490 ac farm, also 8($1200) & 10($ 1400) stall barns. (540)743-6994. 540-742-4461 . 540-743-6525 4BR Foreclosure! Only $21,500' Stop Renting' For listings call 800-749-8168 ext 1278. ' I leiTxkM! N.(XX) St Whse Sterling 2.222 SF Retail 7.000 SF Office Manassas-8, HX) SF Office Kl.NB 571-382-2061 Rentals — Wanted A J Needed Immediately! To rent furnished home for 3-6mos in Fauquier County area--prefer Warrenton. Home must have master BR & full BA on mam level. Also prefer handicapped access. Please call Shannon 703-392-7676 during bus hours or Michele Kelly 703-505-2413 weekends. -v Real Estate for Sale y _) Must Sell! Lansdown- Priced below market! Never lived in, Hrdwd floors. 9tt ceilings, dec molding. 4b. 2 1/2 VA, gas tirepl, jacuzzi MBA Still under Bldr's Warranty SELLER WILL PAY FIRST 2 MORTGAGE PAYMENTS!! CALL: 703-216-5769 [022 y Fum 2br house end of private lane in Rappahannock Co. short ' term avail. $1300/mo. 540-675-1190 Hamilton: Updated, beaut SFH w/4BR, 2BA. new crpt & pnt. Lg wrkshp/fncd lot. $1695. 703-203-4728 r, Real Estate lor Sale TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF WARRENTON $253,000 3BDS 1.1 BATHS OWNER IS A LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT PLEASE CALL 540-270-2995 ' ——\ Real Estate for Sale V_ J MADISON COUNTY, VA Exceptional horse or cattle property, 62.8 rolling acs, 4 division rights, several elevated potential building sites Blue Ridge Mtn. views, well built& numerous usable outbuildings. Run borders land. $929k. Bill Gentry, Broker Syria Area 13.8Z acs nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns, near Graves Mtn Lodge. $399k. Gene Smith, Realtor Old Rag Mtn views, stream, 36.6Z wded acs in 2 tax map parcels Etlan Area. $51 Ok. Bill Gentry, Broker Rare opportunity to own your own natural habitat. 63.8 wded acs rounding a pond, perfect for canoe/fish. 3BR main residence, cathedral ceiling, kit/great rm & 2BR guest ctge. $735k. Bill Gentry, Broker Brick rambler, 3BR, 2V2BA, hdwd firs, CAC, views, 3Z private wded acs. $278,500 Gene Smith, Realtor Jefferson Land & Realty 540-948-5050 www.Jefferson-land.com For Sale By Owner 540-727-8781 *464,900 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 6 Screened in Porch Real Estate lor Sale ■"N Summerduck 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 2 lvls, over 2 acres, deck, oversized garage, large country kit, sep DR, alot of newer features, invisible fence, sat. dishes, $399,500. CaU Kim Hudak 888-831-4545 (--N Real Estate for Sale v._ J 51 Reduced price below recent appraisal! $324,900 Gorgeous 4 BR 2.5 Balhs, located in Stephens City, Virginia, features large rooms throughout! Lots of storage, sprinkler system, mature trees, lovely neighborhood' Lots of extras! Call Leah Taylor at 540-247-1941 ^ nJ. Century REALTY r~ n Real Estate for Sale ^ _) Culpeper Lakes 16219 Bellevue Dr„ Culpeper $838,800 OPEN NOOSE - MAY Z8TH, IS TO 3 P.M. Exquisite Brick Front i Colonial with t mlK 1 luriiislied levels on r>+ J I «•< ml ill illy millii< tired 11, ii it Ise.iped , i< res r> IM >l<s. i 1/2 b«tihs. custom trim. s< reened-in Ih>rci 1. <> It. ceilings. 2 >*us lircpltK cs. und mild), much more. A Musi See Home! I>lr: Ml r,2J Norih 1. on (.ibson Mill 1. on Sh.ulou In M on lk*llrvue 1l< him* on I .ell Slava Hanscoma • Ramax Mountalnviaw RE*M* 703-909-7184 & liniinltti nuUuj Mountainview r A Real Estate for Sale V J KXCI.ISI VK M l(. II lt()K II()(11) Gated Community on edge of Front Royal I +Acres, remodeled, new hardwood, carpets Large rooms. Club house w tennis/pool. Lots ol kids Motivated Seller. Free Info. Call 1-800-286-3009 ID# 2012. uunmLu*w Keller Williams QJ £> Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 111"vi.rr, Real Estate tor Sale OOKS ItK \M) \l \\-|\ Ol II I M M.HH0R||00|)| Large, Bright, Open Home. Hardwood floors on uppe* floor. Two fireplaces. Large quiet lot in beautiful n/hood. Priced below value. Perfect for a couple or a family. Motivated Seller. Free Recorded Info Call 1-800-286-3009 ID# 2062. nuMthuuM Keller Williams Q3 © Real Estate for Sale 226 Carriage Chase Cir Warren ton. VA 20186 LP: $479,500 One Level Living at It s Finest! Like NEW! 3 Yr Old ALL BRICK rambler loc ated just outside Historic Old Town. 3-BR;2 BA. No maintenance exterior. Upscale patio home community. Follow Open House signs from corner of W Shirley St & Carriage House Ln Mary McCarty. CR8 RE/Max Olympic (703)850-6231/(703)530-2911 www.REMAX-01ympic-ManaMas-VA.com Real Estate for Sale HORSE FARM OR DEVELOPMENT? You Choose 9.09 acs +/- of R-1 zoned, developable residential - prime on Tenerife Rd in Catlett, VA. w/ approx. 300ft of road frontage. This parcel is in the Catlett / Fauquier Co designated and approved growth service district. Public water is in place and an approved sewer line for this area is coming. Farm house, barn w/ stalls, outbuildings and wood fenced fastures convey as is. $679,500. Call Richard Rose or Bill H. Smith. 800-852-1798 / 540-373-0100 Coldwell Banker Carriage House Realty Real Estate for Sale ) i& Century REALTY i:.v:ikjDi Winchester. VA '2<til2 Thelma katliff Hrutrr <540) 667-0000 o $7000 PER ACRE !!! HS6(MVi.l2 Priced In sell IV Enjoy the hcautitul sunset from this M5+ acre western siew mountain farm. Both open and wooded land wuh lots of hard wood timber. Ideal for horses, private retreat, residential development or a gentleman farmer's paradise. Nearly WK) feet of State road frontage. About VS minutes from Winchester. VA and 2 hours from the DC area. SVSI) 14X Betty Summerfield - Realtor (540) 533-8524 Timas Community Newspapers. We are where the readers are.

(099 Rental* Hou*0s V "\ t) LOVETTSVILLE Area Top floor brick ranch. 3BR, 2BA, fpi, all appls. $1400/mo. Call 540-882-3686 022 _) Old Town Manassas,lg historic, 5BR, LR, DR, Kit, $2400/ mo,. Refs/ credit ck. 703-283-7022, 703-327-1703 (--—r-:-\ Real Estate for Sale V_j_. _J Estate Properties & Building Lots Fauquier: #9 Ac building lot in convenient commuter location near Goldvein. $229K *5.22 Acs building lot, approved perc, Leeds Manor' Rd., Hume $320K Culpeper: *5 & 10 ac estate lots, Jeffersonton. Start at $285K *30 Acs w/ river frontage, estate parcel, add I acreage up to 70 acs, Jeffersonton. $595K OLAFSEN REALTY (540)347-1505 www.olafsen.com c— -— ’ . . ^ Rentals — Houses ^ J ☆FREDERICKSBURG $1895 3/4 BR, 3 5 BA 2 car garage Less than 1 yr old. ☆FREDERICKSBURG $1500- 3 BR, 2.5.5 BA 1 car garage. Avail 6/1 ☆ASHBURN $2500, 3/4 BR, 2.5 BA W/ 1 car garg. stunning in Belmont Country Club. Short terhm ok. ☆RESTON $1500, 3 BR 2 BA, top floor condo, comoleted renovated. 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In ground pool and an acre pond accent this stunning property. Call Jean Jones 703-963-7834 Dir: 66 W. to 29 S., L. on Dumfries Rd (Rt 605) to R. on Neavils Lane to 7745 on L. Sales - Houses Catlett VA $1,100,000 Beautiful Cape Cod on 10+ acres w/ large center hall design. IBR apt w/sep entrance over attached 2 car garage. 4 stall stable w/water & electric, in ground pool, fenced paddocks and tack room. Bridle paths around property. Warm & cozy. THIS IS A MUST SEE!!! By appi only. wiujAMs H _ Jean Jones 703-963-7834 Sales — Houses Highest Reasonable Offer Luxury adult community home. 2BR, 2FB, DN & SR, 2060 sq. ft. Spacious, open. 10 ft ceilings. Over 140K upgrades. (Gran, HW, CER) Patio, grdn w/ waterfall. $400,000 or highest reas. offer. Similar homes listed over $1/2 mill. Open house F,S&S Jn 2,3,4. 1-5pm. Selling Sun eve. to highest reas. offer. Broker's w/net offers welcome. 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Outstanding home w/ an opening flowing floor plan and $72K in upgrades. 540-341-4160 ADS WORK Call 540 347-4222 i 11Lii ouay, ivn r 111 SalesCondos Sterling $235K 2BR. I BA. gmd fir, new tlrs, new hot -water heater. Walk to post office, DMV. library, shopping. Call Cassie Keller William Reality 703-507-6317 122 Sates — Houses Bealeton, VA: Crest Lane Knolls subd 2 story, 3BR 2 5BA 1 2 ac lot on cul de-sac Nr schls $365k. $5k clos ing cost paid- Immed occpy (703)674 8014 DISTRESS SALE Free list of distress properties. Receive a FREE computerized printout. Free recorded message. 1-800-750-4615 ID# 1042 REA1AX Absolute Foreclosure! 4BR, 2BA Only $21,500! Must Sell1 For listings call 800-749-8168 ext R528 l^terNng 1 20165 Sutherlin Place, Sterling. Immaculate 4 finished levels. 6BR, 3.5BA, exercize rm. play rm. hrdwd firs, huge kitchen w/island, audio surround throughout, deck, patio, backs to trees... amazing price in excl location at $665,000. Call Danielle for more info 703-919-8642. 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LAND SALE $3,000.00 off Tmul stream/ Potomac River 5 to 15 ac. $59,900. spectacular views. 90 mins, west of Northern Virginia. Excellent financing. fcall: 1-800-316-9821 echo stone properties con-. 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, rang ing from 10 acres to 1 9 acres, near Delaplane. ready for bonding. Owner wants to sell all to a Builder. Call 540-270-2866. Near Warrenton 17.5 private wooded acres w / s t a t e road frontage and creek on property. May be divided to 2 lots, $525,000. Emily Henry, Long & Foster, 540-341-3528 or 800-523-8846. Opal-Botha Rd, 4 5 acres wooded. 3BR perc, $229,000 (540)439-6350, FSBO Priced to sell 20+ ac. 20 mins West of Winchester. VA $179,500. Mature hardwoods, private rd. Utilities, excellent financing avail. CALL OWNER 304-260-9420 ^ Sales - ^ 134 Mountain ^ Properties j WV. Minutes to Lees burg, access to lake & appalachian trail undergrnd utility $159,999. John Theis Realty 540-837-1634, (t 35 SaIes Real Estate V J 100% Seller Financing New 4BR. SFH. Many to choose. $1000 dwAny credit/incom:' (703)881-0898 www WalkerMLS.con 165 acre ranch in High land Co VA. Great Views $730,000 .540)292-8530 Owner. Agent. Country Property Horse Farm. 12 acs. Z-R1, new 4BR. 3.5BA colo mal. bsmt, FP, ga rage, & 9 stall barn Stocked pond. Catlett. Fauquier Co (540)788-9516 DC side Y\ a r - rcntiin. 4 B R 2.5BA, colonial, hr Me hide, multi l\l deck. Cum shed hsmi. 5 4 0- 1 4 'I - H 1* , 540 S7S I 555 Find Out What Your Home is Worth < >n 1 me \ isit.\s w vy V u eini.iHomeValu com Find Out What Your Home is Worth ()n I.me cisii:www. VireiniaHomeValu. eom FSBO, Fauquier County. House circa 1889. Land 12 5 acres, subdividable. up to 11 lots. $649,000 1804)472-4768 166 Sales — Townhouse* Culpeper, Southridge Community townhouse for sale 2bd., 2.5ba.,lr w/fireplace,dr,eatin kit.w/new disposal & dishwasher, freshly painted, fenced rear w/enlarged concrete patio, central heat & a/c. convienent to shopping, school & medical care, community offers clubhouse w/pooi & hottub. Owners very motivated!! Contact Linda Thornton at ERA The Holden Group Realtors, Inc 540-825-1613 or by cell 540-717-7118 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222

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RELOCATING? Sunbelt Newborn. NC. Free retirement pkg. Ask for Whit M organ - N e wbern Real Estate l-800-636-2992 ( 228 \ Furniture/ Appliances J 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 del. 703-263-7888 NEW King Pilfowtop Mattress Set. $225 in plastic w/warranty. Can dlvr. 703-263-7888 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. Teak dining room set. Tbl w'2 leaves. 6 chrs, 2 piece lighted china cab $1000 OBO. UHAUL (703)759-6442 939 Garage/ Yard Cains VoTU noHwS 5/26 - 5/29. Amissville off 211 onto 613 L on 669, 147 Rollins Ford Rd. Follow signs, furn, antiques, tools comm, sewing mach, books, fabric, HH, toys, clths r 232 Garage/ Yard Sales J MULTI-FAMILY, good items. 5/26. 27 & 28. 8a-4p Sett'e Residence. 12234 Lee Hwy. Sperryville. Multi-Family Yard Sale: 8-4. Sat 5/27 & Sun 5/28. 48 Main St. Sperryville. Vendors wanted for local flea market in Bealeton, VA. Call for details 540-439-6007 Lawn/Garden ° Equipment Stan Haworth Trees & Shrubs ★ Locally grown ★ Wholesale priee to everyone By appt only 540-347-3681 540-270-9712 256 Miscellaneous For Sale 20 foot Round Aboveground Pool Package. Brand new w/ all topof-the-line accessories. Delivery w/in 100 miles of Leesburg. For price/ info - (540)955-0779 AURORA HO SLOT cars wanted. 1960s Model Motoring Also, Atlas. Tyco. AFX, Marx. Lionel. 703-960-3594 C ~"\ •Ht-t Miscellaneous iTO I sas-—jl_i want 6u v J Seeking Rock n Roll memorabilia, old guitars. autographed items. Will pay cash. (540)347-9700 NOTICES VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY STEPHEN LOW HELEN C. LOW Plaintiffs vs. CASE NO. 06-28 JOHN R. FINCHAM and UNKNOWN HEIRS of John R. Fincham and/or his heirs, devisees and successors in title, whose identities, names addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN and any other unknown heirs, devisees and successors in title, if any such there be, and/or any unknown parties having an interest in the lands of which John R. Fincham died seized and possessed, whose identities, names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant oy the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT of the above-styled suit is to quiet title in and to the following real property situated in Piedmont Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia and more particularly described in a deed to Plaintiffs from Tommy J. Dwyer, et at., dated April 28, 1972 and recorded May 11, 1972 among the land records in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County,Virginia in Deed Book 103 at page 268, as follows, to-wit Beginning at a point in the easterly boundary of the Shenandoah National Park, said point also lying in the center of Route 614, thence running with the center of Route 614 N 78 degree 41' 24 inches E 65.25 feet to a point N 40 degree 23' 01 inches E 114.21 feet to a point and N 51 degree 39' 46 inches E to a point 133.30 fee to a point; thence departing Route 614 and running with the boundary of the land of Clyde Pullen S 40 degree 55' 45 inches E 334.bb reet to a point 5 3b degree 16 22 inches W 490.88 feet to a point and N 82 degree 57' 22 inches W 294.27 feet to a point in the easterly boundary of the Shenandoah National Park, thence running with the easterly boundary of the Shenandoah National Park N 00 degree 0623 inches W 32.94 feet to a point and N 15 degree 48' 40 inches E 417.85 feet to the point of beginning, containing 5.000 acres. And it appearing that there may be unknown heirs-at-law, devisees or successors-in-interest of the John R. Fincham. living or deceased, whose names are unknown, and who ! nave or may have an interest in the subject real property : sought to be partitioned or disposed of in this suit, i ! IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that any and all such i persons claiming and interest in the land above described j appear in person or by counsel on or before the 10th day i of July 2006 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of ! Rappahannock County, Virginia, Washington Virginia. | 22747, and do whatever is necessary to protect their I interests. l IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order be published j once a week -for four (4) successive weeks in the RAPi PAHANNOCK NEWS, a newspapers of general circulation i n the County of Rappahannock, Virginia; that a copy of this | order be posted at the front door of the Courthouse wherin I this court is held. ENTER this 18TH day of May 2006. i CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY j By L D ane Bruce. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT I j I ask for this • James W Fletcher, III VSB No _ 18070 | PO Box 298 i Sperryville, Virginia 22740-0298 j Cojnsel for Complainant I 540,987-8511 /273 Pets V U Cairn Terrier, mixed pups, exc family dogs, good w/children. health guaranteed (540)635-9942 Cockatiel pair: grey M/ Lutino F. talks, sings, successful breeders. I rg cage. $300. 703-880-5424 Corgie Male Stud: 1yr. AKC reg. tri-colorProd 1 healthy litter. 540-687-5873. Corgie Puppy- 8 wks AKC Req. Pemb. Welsh. Red/ white. 2F-4M Moving must sell! 540-687-5873. \ 294 Giveaways V J 3-bookcase unit - oak laminate: 6ft high; good cond. U-HAUL. 703-435-9767 FIREWOOD (seasoned) - FREE - take it all now. Call for details 703-906-7096. Free to right - home. JAZZY, a beautiful 1 1/2 yr old med hair gray tabby / Maine coon mix. Spayed, mirco chipped, loving, loyal & territorial. Must be only cat in house. Bed litter box & toys included. 540-439-3922 Gympac 2000 Fitness System incl weights & bench. Hardly used. U-HAUL 703-435-9767 SHREDDED PAPER free, mixed colors, in large bags. Good for packing, bedding, etc. 10-30 bags for weekly pickups.1 U-haul. 703-779-2100 ECHO SHREDDED PAPER free, mixed colors, in large bags. Good for packing, bedding, garden mulch etc. 10-30 bags for weekly picku p s . U - h a u I . 703-779-2100 ECHO SKIDS - Wood & pressboard. 40+ ready now. More to come. U-haul. 703-779-2100 ECHO SKIDS - Wood & pressboard. 40+ ready now. More to come. U-haul. 703-779-2100 ECHO Triple-sized leather look-a-like sofa, w/ recliner on each end. Exc cond w/ small patch on one end. U-HAUL 703-435-9767 Two Huskies. Free to good home. Pure bred All shots. Brother and sister. Spade and neutered. Must go together. (703) 405-4504 ( \ 385 Lawn/Garden V ) 1860 Plantation with profitable nursery biz 30 ac, Ig house, pond, inventory website. Reduced to $695K. 434:222-8337 or hightechfarm.com/farm Double-Shredded hardwood & cedar mulch. Chips & top soil. Free delivery. Spreading avl. 703-868-2524. Privacy Hedge - Spring Blowout Leyland Cypress - 5 ft Now $38 Free Del & installation 434-349-9660 or www hightechfarm.com 400 Adoption v ) A FUN LOVING married (1 Oyrs) childless couple seeks to adopt newborn. Will provide love, happiness & secure future. Will be a FT mom and devoted dad Expenses paid Kim & J e I f 1-800-214-0764. r~ \ 410 Announcements V_) Non-denomi national church, seeking membership Come & join us to hear the word of God. Services. Sundays @ 10am with praise & worship service.Call Rev. Donald Carpenter 540 439-4396 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 f— 545 \_ 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 FMtlTkM j Employment Barn Help Wanted PT/FT, Muck, feed & turnout, must be reliable, call (540)364-3099 This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222 |imk Ml Dim Employment Cable Installers/ Technicians Building Infrastructure Group, Inc. is currently, seeking experienced and entry-level Structure Cabling Installers/. Technicians. We have immediate openings in our Chantilly Virginia office for projects in the Washington Metro area. Comprehensive employee benefits package/ competitive wage based on experience. Please call 703-766-8789 ext 104 or fax resumes to 703-752-7607. CARPENTERS Construction firm needs exp. Carpenters, Top pay & benefits. (540)675-1510 CDL DRIVER Plumbing contractor 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 Full-Time: Starting at $27,730 per year Plus Benefits Part-Time: Starting at $13.29 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes 17.50% locality pay) TSA Job Fairs Monday. May 22nd l-ike Anne Employmeni Resource Center A Ski 11 Source Affiliate 11484 Washington Place. Ste. 110 Reston. VA 12 00pm - 3:30pm Wednesday. May 24th VEC Alexandria 5520 Cherokee Ave. Alexandria. VA 9:00am - 1:00pm Tuesday, May 30th VEC Wtxxlbridge 13370 Minnicville Rd. Woodbndgc. VA 9:00am - l:(X)pm Minimum Requirements: U.S. Gtizenship or U.S. National • High school diploma. GF.D or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • tnglish proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a background/credit check Please apply online at: http://tsacareers.recruitsoft.coin 1-800-887-1895 •TTY: 1-800-887-5506 Transportation Administration TS A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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! joeJacob? AAAAA VvAiW RMrMtu CASHIER/RECEPTIONIST Full-time Seeking a GREAT Person to work for a GROWING company. Come join Fauquier Fastest Growing Dealership ✓New larger location OPENING SOON ✓Good people skills a plus ✓Phone skills a must Apply in person to: Rob 510 Frost Ave, Warrenton, VA ADVERTISING DMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1 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 Outside Sales Representative for Business to Business Sales: GRC Direct (www.grcdirect.com), a well established fullservice Warrenton based direct mail firm with extensive growrth opportunity is seeking to add 2 outside sales reps to it's existing successful sales team of 5 sales people. Primary responsibility will be to sell full range of direct mail services • (lists, graphic design, printing and mailing) to associations and non-profits. Complete internal support provided. Excellent compensation package - consists of guranteed base + commission + retirement benefits + health insurance. First year salary: $50K - $60K, depending on experience level. Six figure income possible starting from the second year. Telecommuting is allowed. Email your resume to vinay@grcdirect.com -£r W vr tmt vr 'U vV ->> v> EDUCATIONAL SERVICES The National Student Clearinghouse, located in Herndon, VA is seeking to fill permanent full- 3 time and part-time positions. Part-time candidates should be willing to work Monday-Friday, 9 AM2 PM. The Clearinghouse is the nation’s source for collegiate enrollment and degree information. We offer a friendly work environment and business casual dress. Responsibilities include effectively communicating with school and student customers. Candidates should have excellent communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft PC applications; be customerfocused, detail-oriented and organized; and have a desire to provide unsurpassed service in a growing organization. To apply, please visit www.studentclearinghouse.org and click on “about us”. HP RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIDAN m COMMUNfTV S8MCES BOARD RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #233-47-197 FT positions providing svcs in support of daily activities in a group home program for developmentally disabled adults. Evaluate consumer skills & needs, teach living skills, & emphasize community integration. Associates or equiv. exp. $26,254.09 p/yr TRANSIT OPERATOR #301-47-196 Part-time ($18.75 hrs/per/wk) positions available to transport consumers & deliver tneals. Good driving record required. $9.57 per/hr Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:30am, Monday, June 5, 2006, HR, RO. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. 540-825-3100 TDD: 540-825-7391 EEO/AA Kjennings@rrcsb.org & 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 in 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; Warrenlon, VA 20187 Fax to 540-341-3273 E-mail: HR@Airlie.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.va.us For information contact Raye Tupper, Executive Director of Human Resources and Instruction Telephone: (540) 987-8773 E-mail: rayetupper@rappahannock.k12.va.us Fax: (540) 987-8896 EOE 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 responsibilities 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 * CALL FAUQUIER TIMES-DEMOCRAT TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 540-347-4222

r >4i Full Ttm* cmptoymerii MEDICAL: Bluemont Nephrology Assoc. Immediate openings for expanding nephrology/practice: • Clinical Staff RN/LPN/CMA • Insurance Billing Coordinator • Receptionist Full-Time with Excellent benefits. Mail Resume to: Attn: Peggy 406 Hospital Dr., Warrenton, VA 20186 Or Fax to (540)347-7152 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 im*m Full Time ^ tmpioymem TECHNICAL WAL-MART Stores is looking for technicians to do service and preventative maintenance on commercial Refrigeration/Air conditioning. Applicants must have Technical school training or 5 years field experience. Wal-Mart will not tolerate discrimination. Send resume to: walmartstores.com or mail toTechnical Service Dept. 8701 2001 South East 10th St, Bentonville, Ar. 72712-6489 Attn: Employment Dept. Northern Virginia Drilling, Inc. a Manassas based company is seeking individuals for the positions of the Water Well Drill Helper. Individual should be hard-working with a positive attitude. * Excellent pay * Health & Dental Insurance * 401K plan * Year-round work * Average 55-60 hours a week. * CDL preferred, but not required, however a willingness to obtain a CDL (We will train you.) is required. Please contact Jack Miller or Alan Hinsdale @ 800-845-4148. Be a part of a company that provides the most valuable resource to the community, WATER! Job Fair! Thursday, June 1st between 9am and 1pm 6760 Gravel Ave, Alexandria, VA 22310 Applications will be taken only then; only qualified individuals will be interviewed. Call for directions: 703-971-8485 Dal-TOe, a division of Mohawk, Industries making us the largest floor covering company in the world. We are currently seeking to add experienced professionals for our current openings in our Alexandria, VA Office: CDL A or B Truck Drivers Wanted Be Home Every Night Drivers deliver/unload product orders to designated customers & joo sites, process paperwork and perform necessary warehouse tasks such as pulling/assembling orders and loading the delivery truck. We offer great benefits and a competitive hourly rate. Successful candidates must have a CDl A or B license with a min. of 12 months verifiable driving experience. Must pass DOT physical, a pre-employment DOT drug test and be able to physically load & unload Dal-Tile products. Sales Representative Increase market share and sales for Dal-Tile. Increase account base by servicing existing customers and expand account base through cold calling. Minimum of two years outside sales experience, high school education and reliable transportation. Must be a self-motivated individual with great time management and organizational skills Warehouse Associates Individual will perform various duties including: Pull & assemble orders check outbound orders for accuracy and re-stock material. Perform receiving duties such as inbound material, process shipments stock material, process returns and identify damaged shipments for freight claims Operate forklift, assist customers and prepare sales slips as needed. HS diploma or equiv. with 1 -2 years warehouse experience preferred. Forklift cert., basic math, organization, and customer service skills essential. Able to frequently lift up to 80 pounds Customer Service Representative Individual will assist customers with order requirements complite sales transactions and resolve customer issues as they arise. Successful candidates must have 1-2 yrs customer service experience, attention to detail and good communication skills. Dal-Tile offers competitive compensation, benefits including med/den/vis Co. paid life ins.; 401 (k) with employer match, associate discount tuition Reimbursement. EE0/M/F/D/V. We are an Affirmative Action Employer. £' . This Could Be Your Ad! Call Your Rep Today to Place Your Ad 703-777-1110 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@questdiagnostlcs.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. Times Community Newspapers. We are where the readers are. WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available: ❖ CHARGE NURSE - RN or LPN 11pm - 7am shift and PRN ❖ CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT All Shifts, PRN and WEEKEND PROGRAM ❖ DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ❖ HOUSEKEEPING / LAUNDRY AIDE We offer scheduling, competitive wages, bonuses, differentials, holiday pay, PTO, health, vision, dental and life insurance, medical treatment discounts, STD, LTD, tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, retirement plan, credit union, caring supportive staff apd much more. For more information please contact HR fet: 360 Hospital Dr; Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone 540-349-1919 Fax 540-341-0431 scotts@fauc|uierhospital.org FARM BUREAU i VIRGINIA * Virginia Farm Bureau has an exciting opportunity available for an ambitious individual! The Sales & Marketing Associate is responsible for developing and implementing marketing activities that will increase sales production for agents in their assigned territory. This position will also follow-up on sales leads and set appointments for agents. ‘Position will work in both our warren & Rappahannock offices. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field, previous marketing experience, high level of initiative, persuasive speaking skills and strong presentation skills. P&C and L&H license (or the ability to obtain within 3 months) is required.We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical/dental insurance on your first day, 401k with match, generous paid time on, tuition reimbursement and flexible spending accounts, For consideration please send resume with cover letter to: Virginia Farm Bureau HR-SALMKT 12580 West Creek Parkway Richmond, VA 23238 ckerr@vafb.com 804-290-1090 Equal Opportunity Employer CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Openings for CNA S 7-3 shift- every other weekend. Part time on 3-11 shift. Daily assignments of only 8-10 residents! Work in a supportive, caring environment known for it's quality care! Contact Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton at: (540) 825-2411 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 Oak Springs of Warrenton Comprehensive Health Cant Center Nursing Home & Rehab Is currently seeking energetic, . motivated individuals for the following departments: • RN/LPN & CNAs FT/PT All shifts • Weekend RN Supervisor Position • PT Activity Assistant • Dietary FT Cook-Rotating Shifts FT Dietary Aide-6a-2p PT Dietary Aide-3p-8p • Housekeeping-Laundry Contact: Sharon 540-347-4770 540^349-2832 (fax) hr@oakspringsofwarrenton.com (email) EOE Natural Food Deli looking for mature, experienced Chef/Cook. Competitive pay & benefits. Bring resume to The Natural Market Place 5 Diagonal Street, Warrenton. MAINTENANCE & CLEANING Need extra money. Want an exciting & challening PT job? We offer of fast paced environment 540-349-4297 or 540-820-7638 Openings avail, for positions in Fairfax, PW, & Fauquier Counties based in Warrenton * SERVICE TECHNICIANS * DELIVERY REPS * CYLINDER EXCHANGE REPS * DISPATCHER * DELIVERY SUPERVISOR Full-time for a hard working customer focused person earring a valid Class A or B CDL with hazmat 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 Quality Control Technician Smith-Midland Corporation, a premier precast company located in rural Virginia, is currently accepting resumes for a Quality Control Technician. The qualified candidate will have a sharp eye for detail, be able to read a tape measure, and must have good communication skills and the ability to work well with others. Experience with concrete is a plus but not required. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, 401k, and tuition reimbursement, and a $500 sign-on bonus. Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300, Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1627 Email: careers@smithmidland.com OFFICE MANAGER Landscape design/build firm is looking for an experienced office manager to assist management and design staff and provide a quality service to our customers. Knowledge of plants and construction materials is a plus. Candidates must be familiar with MS Excel and Word. We have a casual office environment and offer health, dental, and 4()lk benefits. Landscape Associates. Inc. is a high qualitv landscape design/build firm with over 20 years exp., specializing in home, farm and estate projects. Please visit our website to view some of our work, www.landscaneassociates.hi/ Contact information: Phone 703-327-4050. Fax: 703-327-4981 545 Full Time Employment 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 ELECTRICIAN/ LIGHTING TECHNICIAN Experd Electrician/ Lighting Technicians for N VA area needed to join the service dept for a growing electrical co. Bucket trk exp, CDL or clean driving record We offer competitive wages, med/den/ vision benefits. 401K w °o match. We offer a sign on bonus up to 5K. Pd Vacations & Holidays. Ph: 703-440-3700 or send resume to HR® Lightingmaintenance. com Drug free workplace. EEOC Electrician Wanted. Must have at least one year experience and good driving record. Good pay and benefits. 703-926-7376 Lifeguards Needed Manassass, Fauquier. Culpeper areas. Training available. Great summer job. (703)532-0242 800-316-5433 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 Mechanic Self motivated, Diesel Equp, mamt, snow equip prep, Dulles Contractor. Call Chad or Harry 30I-498-3696. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Vineyard Manager Farfelu Vineyards in Flint Hill seeks a full time vineyard manager for newly established vineyard. Prior experience in vineyard management including spraying, pruning, bush hogging required. Spanish a plus. Individual must be able to selfmanage and work without supervision. $15.00 hour. Call 703/801-1112 r. 1 1 i McMahon's Irish Pub & Restaurant Warrenton, VA Are currently hiring for the following Sous Chef Line Cooks Prep People, Dishwashers. Top Rates will be paid. Please apply in person at 380 Broadview Ave Warrenton 540-347-7200 WE ARE CROWING! Join Our Team! U.S. Foodservice, a leading distributor In the food service industry, is currently hiring for our Manassas, VA Distribution Center. Delivery Drivers / CDL Class A Territory Managers A/R Clerk Selectors - Night warehouse We offer an excellent compensation package including medical, dental, disability, 40Kk> plan, direct deposit, flexible spending plans, and employee stock purchase plan. All applicants must successfully pass a background Investigation and drug screen. Please forward your resume or letter of interest or apply in person Mon-Fri Attn: Human Resources Manager 11994 Livingston Road Manassas, VA 20109 fax 703-331-3280 EOE/AA/M/F/D/V 8:30am-4pm LPN Busy seven-physician practice seeking full time LPN. Supervisory experience a must. Great benefits package included! Fax or E-mail resume with salary requirements: Attn: L. Spence Fax: (540)347-0342 Mail: 52 West Shirley Avenue Warrenton, VA 20186 lspence@broava.com 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 northern Virginia 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 dimes Community Newspapers Northern Virginia 545 FuHTim* tinpioymero y Parts Dept - Asst Manager Parts Clerk Loudoun Truck Center, Inc., Purcellville, VA. Need individual w/experience in heavy truck parts & maint for parts inventory & sales. Health ins., paid vac., 401k. Frank 1-540-338-7156 frank® ldntruck.com 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 Ph 703-490-6811, or fax resume 703-576-3185 . Ask for Bob 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 Ph703-490-6811, or fax resume 703-576-3185 Ask for Bob Plumbers wanted Never on call! Full benefits package $100K potential 401K $1000 plus calls weekly Start from your home. Call 800-280-2820 SURVEY Party Chief Instrument Man DRH Design (540)349-8385 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 Call The Times Community Newspapers For All of Your Employment Advertising. 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-349-8676 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 Times Community Newspapers will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29,2006 EM iJi M Publication Date: May 31. 2006 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: £91’ I Deadline Date: May 26, 2006 Real estate: Friday, May 26th at 11:00a.m. w ™ ™ Employment: Friday, May 26th at 4:00p.m. Horse & Farm: Friday, May 26th at 4:00p.m. Places of Worship: Wed., May 24th at 12:00p.m. Your Community Directory: wed.. May 24th at 12:00p.m. %lpla<£ your ad: Call 703-777-1110 or 1-800-852-4797 • Fax: 703-689-1278 &\\ne$ FauquIeT Business and Residents: Call 540-347-4222 • Fax: 540-349-8676 or email inquiry to: Classifieds@timespapers.com

SALES PERSON Used carexperience perferred, team player & professional. Must have valid drivers lie. Come work for a delership that cares for its customers with record sales in 2006. Call Bill Stuart 540-347-9889 or fax resume to: 540-347-5672 CLUB MANAGER for American Legion Post 72, Warrenton, VA. Send resume to: Hcc 345 Legion Or., Warrenton, VA, 20186 or call (540)270-6531 LANDSCAPE FIELD SUPERVISORS For Maintenance and Installation. Landscape experience needed. Earning Poten- ■ tial $30k to $45k per yearPlus benefits. ONLY SERIOUS INQUIRIES PLEASE Fax resume to 703-754-9926 Call 703-753-2000 EOE/M/M/F/D/V FIELD TECHNICIAN Virginia Broadband has opportunity in equipment setup and operation. Duties include light assembly, installing antennas. Requires clean driving record, basic computer skills, familiarity with hand and power-tools, lift 80lbs, climb ladders, and customer relations skills. Advanced computer skills or CDL a plus. Salary, benefits, long but flexible hours. Contact allent@vabb.com 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 FARM BUREAU MEMBER SERVICE SPECIALIST ON-CALL POSITION Virginia Farm Bureau is an administrative position to work on an 3on-call4 basis in our Warren & Rappahanock (within in 15 minute of each other) offices, the Member Service Specialist provides assistance to the county insurance staff in the solicitation, processing and servicing of our insurance products. Additionally, this position provides administrative support to the County President and County Board of Directors. Qualifications include a minimum of one year administrative experience, proven competence in MsWord and Excel, strong customer service skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and a positive attitude. For consideration please send resume with cover letter to: Virginia Farm Bureau HR-CKONMSS 12580 West Creek Parkway Richmond, VA 23238 Fax: 804-290-1090 ckerr@vafb.com Equal Opportunity Employer Invite Half a million people to your next garage sale. Place your Ad Today! Times Classified Call 540-347-4222 Waitstaff & Line Cook Under new ownership. Cathy's Place Restaurant, 15 minutes west of Warrenton. 540-219-0255 / 540-364-7^39 HVAC •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 ESTATE IS HIRING for the following full time positions: Exp. Groundskeeper Exp. Housekeeper / Cook Must have green card Benefits include 401 K/Profit sharing, health and vacation. (540)347-1909 Fax resume to (540) 349-1764 Hispanic Outreach Coordinator Hospice of the Rapidan has an immediate opening for a Hispanic Outreach Coordinator. Responsible for designing and implementing an outreach program for expanding awareness of hospice services in the Hispanic/Latino communities in Fauquier, Culpeper, Orange, Madison and Rappahannock Counties. P/T initially with potential for F/T. Spanish required. Healthcare background and degree in social work pfd. Email resumes to kclements@hotr.org DAMAGE PREVENTION TECHS Seeking individuals to prevent damage to underground utilities. Responsibilities incl: organize & route daily ticket load, meet w/ contractors, inspect work site, mark all utilities & follow fleet and safety rules.w Driving comprises up to 50% of workday." Requirements: >>HS Diploma or GED plus 1-3 mths related exp. »Must possess valid drivers lie & clean driving record. We provide competitive salaries & excellent benefits, including company vehicle, paid vacation, paid holidays and 401k. Call, fax or e-mail your resume to: UtiliQuest 10322 Battleview Parkway Manassas, VA 20109 ph 703-368-4333 Fax: 703-368-9169 www.stsus.net EOE/M/F/H Rappahannock County Public Schools VACANCIES FOR 2006-07: Teaching Positions (Must hold or be immediately eligible for Virginialicense with propter 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.kl 2.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 Community Newspapers Times Community Newspapers, an award-winning community newspiipi'r group with offices in Fairfax, Loudoun, Fau(|iiier, Clarke and Rappahannock Counties, has immediate openings for the following positions: Display Adverting Consultant Junior Display Advertising Consultant Heston and LeesburgTvA Real Estate Advertising Consultant Reston, VA Financial Manager Herndon. VA Circulation Administrator Reston. VA Classified Legal Advertising Consultant Leesburg, VA Special Classified Advertising Consultant Reston, VA Home Delivery District Manager Reston, VA Single Copy District Manager Leesburg, VA Real Estate Telemarketing Advertising Consultant Reston, VA. Customer Service Assistant Leesburg, VA Classified Sales & Production Administrator Leesburg, VA Computer Systems Specialist Leesburg, VA Creative Services Ad Process Coordinator Leesburg, VA Creative Services Designer/Level One & Level Two Leesburg, VA Graphic Designer Leesburg, VA Staff Reporter Reston, Warren ton, Gainesville, and Rappahannock, VA Level One Paginator Leesburg, VA Ad Layout Coordinator Leesburg, VA < For the complete list of Kmplovment < Opportunities, visit Automotive /— 600 \_1 Antiques ft 1966 Plymouth Valiant, less than 50,000 miles. Make otter. (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 — -v 605 Automobiles \_ J 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, $ 1 5K , 540-347-0564. 03 HONDA CIVIC LX: Gold, auto, air bags, 47K, eDMUNDS lists tor $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 1994 Ford Aspire 4dr, needs minor work, A/C works great, low mileage on engine, comes w/spare engine. $700/ OBO. (540)439-1779 1996 Eagle Talon. 5spd stick, good gas mileage. hatch back, sunroof. 126K, $1,900. (540)439-2381 (H), (540)347-8611(W) 1999 Saturn SL2, green. 5spd. 96K, recent engine & transmission service $3,900. (540)347-7808 2000 Chrysler Sebring Conv LXI - good cond. 98K miles, cd, auto, blue. $5800. Call 703-338-7820. 2000 Ford Focus ZTS - 67K miles, 4dr, AC, up 1 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 This could be your Ad! Call 347-4222 |W9 AUTOfTIOOvfMI 2003 Nissan Sentra GXE, 63K miles, 32MPG, new tires, new sat. ready cd player. $6800 (540)554-2727 2004 ,Jeep Liberty 4x4 Ltd, leather, htd seats, 6disc CD, sunroof, roof rack, 42K mi, $16800, (540)428-7065 $500 Police Impounds. Honda's Chevy's, etc. from $500. For listings 800-749-8167 ext 2416. 91 Honda Civic DX: 190k mi. Aqua Tread tires. am/fm,/cd, VA insp. AC. New clutch. $2000. (703)948-6288. 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 '94 CADILAC 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 FORD WINDSTAR: Insp. runs great, new engine. Asking $850. Needs some body work. (703)726-1554 '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 condition. $4,500. Call Dennis 703-444-5448 CADDY '97 SLS. Like new. Many new parts. 89K mis. $8000/OBO. 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 97, Civic. $8 00! Must sell! For listings 1-800-749-8167, ext. 7201. Honda Accord '92, loaded, good cond, $2700. (540)272-7090 Jaguar 1996 XJ6. Well cared tor. White/tan. Loaded. All records, well maint. Middleburg. $7500. 540-687-3535 Mercedes '84, 500 SEL, runs good, 320K mis, needs repairs to heater & air. S700/OBO (540)364-1913 Mercedes '88 560 SL. Prl blk, 2 tops, 82K miles, exc cond. Well maint. Asking $11K. Call (540)347-7410. 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 '91 Sentra. $400. Runs good. Must sell! For listings 1-800-749-8167, ext K049 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. $2,450/OBO. 703-737-8747 or 703-309-2305. Volvo S/40 Turbo 2004, fully loaded, like new, leather, sunroof, tinted ' wind., spoiler. $16,000. (540)341-1995 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 VW Passat GLS, '99, 4 cyl + turbo, 34mpg, excel cond, 82K mis, Ithr, sunroof, new tires, $7900. 540-347-7553 610.■— 1 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd, loaded, 6cyl, 72,000 mi. $1 3,95 O/OBO . (540)937-3664. 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 w w w . markswebsite.org Boats & Accessories 15' Alumacraft, 40 HP |et. Handles big lakes & sm rivers. Console dr. Garg. kept, like new, many extras. $3900.(540)349-0021 16-foot Northwood Aluminum Bass Boat w/ trailer. Exc. cond. Merc. 9.9 Big Foot Outboard. Live well & fish finder. $2,700/obo. (540)878-2001 Award Travel Trailer, 1988, deluxe, 23ft lightweight, streamlined, easy tow, new Norcold refrigerator, exc. cond., $4250. (540)668-6331 (evenings). Near Hillsboro, VA Biin m ■‘ftfcrnl n Mi OW motorcycles V V 02 HD Low Rider. Emerald green, excel cond, low mileage. $14,995. Call Harold 703-938-8208. 02 HD SPORSTER 883. Screaming Eagle pipes, Completely chromed. Garage kept. This bike is perfect. 1900 mi. $6800/060. 443-765-1751 Cell. 02 Yamaha YZF R-1: Like new red/white/ blck. Adult Owner, Never Down. $7500. (540)379-2429 03 HD 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 8 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 HD 2005: V-Rod. Screaming Eagle, 1250cc, 1/800 custom,2700mi, Orange/ Black Aztec paint.$29,500. 619-807-7194. 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, pert cond. $10K firm. 540-347-2833 YAMAHA PW 80T Dirt bike. Less than 2 hrs riding. Have helmet & gear. $1500. Call 703-406-3511 fg5Q Part*/ "P wyw AccmsoHm V _J 1987 Ford Bronco II, body & suspension in good cond.no motor, being sold for parts but have title and will transfer. $150 obo, (540) 788-4626. 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. $1 2,900. (703)430-1381 01 HONDA CR-V, white, looks & runs great, 84K miles, one owner, all svc records. $11,000. Call 540-338-5291. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, black/tan, 4-door, fully loaded, great cond! 136K, $8,500obo. Call (703)867-3678 (Bash in Your Pocket Place your Yard Sale ad today! 703-777-1110 800-852-4797 m ■ Northern Virginia .a: • • www.tfmescommum Spring X> Cleaning? Have a Yard Sale Call today! 703-777-1110 ,800-852-4797 Northern Virginia AAK Sport UtMtr 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 4x4, 71K miles, 20+ MPG, all extras, immaculate, blue $9,450. (703)754-1825 (703)973-4815 48 Toyota Landcruiser 4.71 V8. 100K. 4 wheel, abs. duel air bags, all power, 3rd row seat, leather, imaculate $15,300. (703)444-7374 96 TAHOE LE: Fully loaded, excel cond. 4x4 & 4 dr. $5000. Call (540J 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 v >70 Trailers J 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 ... Tim**/ I Pickup* 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 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 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 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)822-4274 TOYOTA TUNDRA, 00, 6 cyl, 35K actual mis, AC, great economy truck, excel cond, $7900. 540-788-3145 f 680 Vans/BusM V__) 00 FORD Wmdstar 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 . 2 0 0 / o b o . (540)439-1335 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 , 5 0 O/o b o . (703)331-0509. With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We've Got Northern Virginia Wrapped upl Call 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676