Rappahannock News, June 8, 2006

5 5 o s§ •< ss o8Sl 5 fnS c> rz 55 0 c 5> ?J »°2S ro co o 5 w -sz:Cj ro £ *— z SD *• 1 «•*. so 0 01 H S' .1 I D ; ro u o N o o ro 4k. 128th Year ... No. 23 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2006 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 50 cents FULL HOUSE: Members of the public filled the courthouse to present their views on the controversial county budget. Photos by Richard Lykes AT ATTENTION: The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors listened intently to discussion of the 2007 budget. Those pictured below are a sampling of the many speakers at the June 5 public hearing. Jim Gannon Alvin Henry Pat Saltonstall I Margaret Ralph Saundra Richardson Rappahannock doesn’t give $.02 By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer County residents had to stand in the back and on the stairs once the courthouse seats were full at Monday’s Rappahannock Board of Supervisors public hearing on the 2007 draft county budget. Rappahannock residents turned out en masse to discuss the $19 million 2007 budget, and more specifically, the tax increases that go along with it. 2007’s real estate tax rate is projected to be $.12 higher than the $.50 per $100 dollars that would have kept taxes the same as last year, a hike expected to generate a 20 percent increase in county property tax revenue. The large turnout of citizens at the meeting asked their supervisors to do something about it. “I think people tire going to be shocked when they get their tax bill,” said Jim Gannon, a resident of Hampton District. While those increases will repre sent more than $2 million , it took just $.02 to draw the disapproval of most of the residents at the meeting. “I urge you to vote down the $.02 tax rate increase for the Conservation Easement District,” Wakefield District resident Jean Lollard told The proposed Conservation Easement ,, District would add $.02 per $100 to the real estate tax rate on all the land in the county. The $300,000 generated by the rate hike would be used to purchase the development rights to large tracts of farm land in Rappahannock to preserve farmable land and forestall development. After Lillard asked the board to vote against the district, county resident Margaret Ralph asked everyone in the room opposed to to the proposed district to stand up, and virtually everyone present did so, over the objections of BOS Chairman Bob Anderson, who informed the crowd that the board “didn’t need any demonstrations.” The subject of the Conservation Easement District and higher taxes in general dominated the meeting’s budget discussion. County Administrator John McCarthy, who created the plan for the district, claims the Conservation Easement District will preserve Rappahannock while saving taxpayer money in the long term by limiting the amount of residential growth in the county, since less county services would need to be provided. The phrase “Cows don’t go to school” has been used in the past to represent this argument. County residents at Monday’s meeting who opposed the Conservation Easement District countered this argument with the phrase “Cows don’t pay taxes, either.” Opponents of funding conservation easements with tax dollars characterized McCarthy’s proposal as a tax on the majority to help only a few, while exacerbating Rappahannock’s ongoing problem with providing affordable housing for lower income families. Many speakers complained that their children could no longer afford to live in the county they grew up in. “Rappahannock County is a great place for a deer or a bunny rabbit, but if you’re a young family trying to build a house, it’s out of the question!” John Ferdetta of Viewtown told the Board. “It is putting the cart before the horse to ask taxpayers to iund a development rights purchase program for a few big farms before it funds a program .. .to house the Rappahannock County workforce,” voiced Pat Saltonstall of Flint Hill. Alvin Henry, of the Rappahannock County Planning Commission, serves on the county’s current mechanism for purchasing development rights, The Farmland Preservation Program. While Henry supports the idea of supporting farming by purchasing development rights, he spoke against the proposed Conservation Easement district. “I would rate [the Farmland Preservation Program] at about a C, and that’s a frank evaluation from inside,” said Henry. Henry thinks the program should continue, but disagrees with the higher funding and larger scope envisioned by McCarthy. In support A few supporters of McCarthy’s plan did speak at the meeting, although they were a definite minority. They included those, affiliated with Rappahannock County environmental organizations, like Culpeper Soil and Water District President Monira Rifaat and Donald Loock of the Piedmont Environmental Council, as well as ordinary Rappahannock citizens. “I don’t want to wake up and find a Wendy’s down the street” said county resident Saundra Richardson. Supporters compared Rappahannock to the more developed counties surrounding it, and pointed out that taxes in development heavy locations See BOS, Page A2 County and Town Meetings and Notices • On Thursday, June 8, the Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall on Gay Street. Application(s) 1. Joseph Meuse by Johnnie Zarecor, Agent; parking sign at 360 Main Street gravel lot. Eddie Fletcher, Facility Manager for The Inn at Little Washington; destruction and removal of two old concrete structures at 17 Harris Hollow Road. • On Tuesday, June 13, the Rappahannock County School Board will meet at 7 p.m., (closed session) and at 7:30 p.m., public session in the RCHS band room. • On Wednesday, June 14, the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay Street. Highlights from the agenda include wastewater and reservoir updates and the consideration of the Town of Washington, Washington Water Works, and wastewater budgets. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) k V J Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Monty Tayloe STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD: Board members Komal Jain (left) and Chairman Carol Wampler (right) listen intently to testimony on Washington’s draft permit. Washington wastewater discharge permit approved By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Tbwn of Washington’s application for a permit to discharge 60,000 gallons of treated wastewater effluent into the Rush River was approved on June 1 by a unanimous vote of the State Water Control Board. The decision will allow Washington to move forward with the design of their proposed sewer treatment plant, and should end at least the first chapter of a contentious debate between the town and the Rappahannock County Citizen’s group, the Friends of the Rush River. Barring an appeal of the SWCB’s decision, the town will design a sewage treatment plant and submit their plan to DEQ for approval. The proposed plant will be designed to produce treated wastewater up to the standards of DEQ’s requirements. These requirements have been made slightly higher through the efforts of the Friends of the Rush River, and the permit will require higher levels of dissolved oxygen than the original, as well as in-stream monitoring of the discharge within the See WASTEWATER, Page A2 I n; ** -^■'■•'-'^ ' m V '*. ^QrQ EWSMAKER ‘Horses of Gettysburg’ Flint Hill filmmaker Ron Maxwell narrates this new release about soldiers and their horses. See Page B1. 1 New director Rappahannock’s Headwaters Foundation has chosen Cole Johnson as their new executive director. See Page A3. —..b They’re off Rappahannock County High School will graduate more than 100 seniors this year. Where are they going? See Page B6. Take me home The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League had a successful benefit ala fiesta style hoping to raise awareness. See Page B1. *

BOS From Page A1 like Loudoun are also high. “As time goes by, everything a government buys costs more. Taxes don’t go down in the real world,” said Sperryville’s Bill Dobrovir. Writing on the wall Responding to the comments from the citizens, the supervisors pointed out that the original plan to fund conservation easements had been an 'O Cjou, kxo4> alunxyfy tneJuJouL to Oj diQfa&Jb djlutn/rUH,.. & iutmt nmtub you* io ipeciat\ 50off Designer's Choice Collection of Custom Draperies and Top Treatments Quality Guaranteed • Any Size Window Free in-Home Consultation 800-543-5436 50 Years in the Custom Window Treatment Business price nuuKs none lining oner wo insuiinim rercenuges on n Dta notlKMe Erery DiylM Prtee iWm* Sales mtp k mpy noHiete Ptwi mrtt«regalti priu.lh|« poreknt pun iniliilt. Soli pnen tftectni thougd My 1, tMf. www.jcp.cofn/customdecorating I Yes! n Please enter my new subscription to; Rappahannock Subscription Sates By Rappahannock .*21.°° Elsewhere in the U.S.*27. Name Address City State Zip. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Rappahannock Nevas, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 Old Address: IhLs firm may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: The 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.(X) a year in Rappahannock; $29.95 elsewhere in f.S. mSTMASTKR; Send address changes to Rappahannock News. HO. Box 59. Washington. Virginia 22717 « attempt to lower taxes. According o Supervisor Roger Welch, easements lower the land value as it is measured by the Local Composite Index, a formula used by the state to cfdculate how much education money should be passed along to counties. Lower land values mean more money the county doesn’t have to raise. “We noticed that every time the school budget went up, we had to raise taxes., and we wondered how to stop it,” explained Welch. Conservation easements and the current Farmland Preservation Program were the answer the board came up with. • “We made an attempt, and it didn’t work,” said Welch. By the I end of the meeting, comments from the supervisors indicated that they believed that the two cent tax rate hike and proposed Conservation Easement District were already rejected by the Rappahannock public, although there has been no vote. “I can read the handwriting on the wall,” said County Administrator John McCarthy. There will be a second public hearing on the budget at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Monday June 26. Extra funds for the RAA The BOS voted to give the Rappahannock Athletic Association an additional $7,000 to help fund their baseball program at Stuart Field. Although Stuart Field is in Rappahannock County in Amissville, over 70 percent of the 300 plus children enrolled in baseball there are from nearby Culpeper County. Culpeper County does not sponsor RAA events. The supervisors were reluctant to accede to the RAA’s initial request of an additional $10,000. “Culpeper has a lot of skin in this game but no money,” said Supervisor Roger Welch, who was the only opposition vote in the decision to give the RAA $7,000. Supervisor Ron Frazier and County Zoning Administrator 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND OF THE INTENT TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CONSERVATION EASEMENT SERVICE DISTRICT The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County, Virginia, proposes to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 151 of the Rappahannock County Code by adding a new Article XVD, as described below. Chapter 151 relates to taxes imposed by the County. A public hearing shall be held on the proposed ordinance at the meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Monday, 26 June 2006 at 7:00 PM in the Rappahannock County Courthouse, Gay Street, Washington, Virginia. The new Article XVII will create the Rappahannock County Conservation Easement Service District. This District will cover the entire County. The purpose of the District is to raise revenue through the annual levy of taxes on real and personal property within the District, which revenue shall be used exclusively for one or more of the purposes allowed by the OpenSpace Land Act, §10.1-1700 et seq, of the Code-of Virginia, and to acquire within the District “open-space land” and “open-space easements” as those terms are defined by § 10.1-1700 of the Code of Virginia. Such acquisitions may be made when, in the opinion of the Board of Supervisors, they are in accord with the Comprehensive Plan and,will help the County in: (1) retaining or protecting natural or open-space values of real property and assuring its availability for agricultural, forestal, recreational, or open-space use; (2) protecting natural resources; (3) maintaining or enhancing air or water quality; preserving the historical, architectural or archaeological aspects of real property; (4) providing public parks or recreational uses and facilities; (5) conserving land or other natural resources for historic or scenic purposes; and, (6) the shaping of the character, direction, and timing of development to ameliorate the impact on the County. No property may be acquired under the new ordinance by condemnation. Land will be taxed at its land-use value, and all exemptions and tax-relief provisions applicable to real estate taxes shall likewise apply to taxes assessed under the new ordinance. A copy of said ordinance is on file in the Office of the County Administrator and is available for public inspection. ^Experience the Largest th of July, Fireworks in the # SPONSORS tjjgjlp Fauquier (limfs-Democrat Timwi( ommunin-. rw» ? John McCarthy plan to speak to the BOS about the matter. Nominations June 5 was the new Piedmont District Supervisor Tbm Taylor’s first meeting , and he took the opportunity to make several new appointments. Former Rappahannock County Sheriff and State Police First Sergeant Gary Settle was appointed to represent Piedmont on the Rappahannock County Planning commission. Settle will replace Thomas Junk, whose term expired in April. Taylor also appointed Sperryville resident Ruth Keiger to serve on the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority. Email the reporter at mtayloe@timespapers.com Wastewater From Page A1 Rush. According to Mayor Eugene Leggett, construction on the plant could begin as early as Spring 2007, though the Mayor described this as an “optimistic” prediction. Quite a sight In recent months, the issue of Washington’s permit application became important to residents from all over the county, and motivated many concerned citizens on both sides to become involved in the permit process. At the June 1 SWCB meeting, board member Komal Jain described the March 28 DEQ public hearing on the permit as “the most well attended public meeting I have ever officiated. It was quite a sight,” The difference of opinion between Washington and the Friends of the Rush River became so contentious that by the June 1 meeting, both sides had hired attorneys specializing in “water law” to represent them before the SWCB. In addition to their attorney, Chris Pomeroy of Aqualaw, Washington was supported before the SWCB by Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy, Delegate Tbdd Gilbert’s aide Gary Frink and State Senator Mark Obenshain. Mayor Eugene Leggett and several citizens from Washington and Rappahannock County also spoke at the meeting. “I have never seen a local government body as conscientious and progress minded as the local governing bodies of Rappahannock County and Washington,” Obenshain told the SWCB. Obenshain and Gilbert both visited Washington and examined the town’s dire septic problems for themselves. “I wouldn’t be here if this wasn’t important, said Obenshain. Added to the comments of the representatives was the testimony ofDEQ’s Tbm Faha, who directed the writing of Washington’s permit. “It’s my personal judgment that this is the right answer,” Faha told the board. The Friends of the Rush River and other opponents of the Washington discharge permit were represented by attorney Bill Ellis, and Christina Loock. Loock’s husband Donald spoke before the SWCB on behalf of the Piedmont Environmental Council, though his comments asked for stronger regulation within the permit rather than opposing Washington’s discharge into the river. The “Friends” lawyer, Ellis, asked the board to delay their decision until Washington could produce documentation of their requirements for a sewage plant and that they had considered all available alternatives to discharging into the Rush. “If they have no other option, why can’t they demonstrate that?” asked Ellis. Ellis also questioned the policies of the Department of Environmental Quality, arguing that their standards were not high enough, and that continuing to allow effluent discharge into impaired, intermittent rivers like the Rush was irresponsible. li the Board is not part of the solution, it’s part of the problem.” said Ellis. Although at first the intelligence and scientific “Friends” objections to the permit seemed to sway the SWCB in the direction of temporarily tabling their decision, in the end the board appeared to be moved by appeals from Washington’s residents. Michelle Schwartz, Laura Dodd, and John MacPherson, among others, shared accounts and photos of the odors, flowing raw sewage, and health dangers that go along with Washington’s septic problems. “I think we have to give them an answer now, “ said Jack Kiser, of the SWCB, shortly before the board’s unanimous vote in favor of the application.

Headwaters has new executive director by Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer The two women sat relaxed and smiling in freshly put together Adirondack chairs on the porch of Copper Fox in Sperryville. It was Monday morning, the beginning of a new week, and for these two women, the beginning of new paths. Sun-glassed Paige Coombs gently sipped her coffee as she talked to her successor, Cole Johnson, who sat opposite in a soft, pink sweater. Both women were elated. “I can’t believe it,” laughed Johnson. “I’m very excited.” “I’m so impressed,” remarked Coombs as she spoke of the number and caliber of the applicants for her position as Executive Director of Headwaters, Rappahannock’s educational foundation. “They were veiy strong and knowledgeable. But in the end, Johnson emerged as the clear choice and Coombs, who will be moving at the end of June to Connecticut, is ecstatic. Johnson’s background in developing systems, accounting, fund raising and most recently, running her own business, made her an ideal candidate to assume the leadership of Headwaters. Johnson admitted that she didn’t immediately apply for the position as operating the Copper Fox, an antique market in Sperryville, has kept her very busy but she was also looking for a change and a “bit of normalcy” back in her life. “When I read the require i r i ii i [ r i r tnr i «■ run mMAzimmmemx ■ a aaa i t i Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Anita L. Shehnan CHANGING FACES AND PLACES: Cole Johnson has been selected to be the new Executive Director of Headwaters. Outgoing director Paige Coombs is moving to Connecticut at the end of June. ments of what they were looking for it was as if it had been written for me,” recalled Johnson. “It seemed a great fit for the types of things that I had, and have been doing, so I phoned and expressed my interest.” “I was thrilled,” chimed Coombs, “because I was thinking that Cole would be a great choice but I knew that she had a busy life.” “It’s happening now, as we speak,” laughed Coombs of the transition. The two haven’t wasted any time since the final decision was announced at the end of last week. Things are already falling into place. “I recently added Alex Sharp as a partner,” said Johnson who will be turning over the day-today operations of the Copper Fox to him. “He encouraged me to apply. Now, I’Ebea consignor only and Alex is looking for others to help in the shop.” In addition to taking an active role at Copper Fox, Sharp will continue his work as a real estate agent for Thomas and Talbot. So with her store responsibilities now shifted to others, Johnson is free to pursue a new venture. The timing was right. As for Coombs, she is pleased that she will have a few weeks to help Johnson prepare for her new role. “Paige has done a phenomenal job,” said Johnson. “I want to build on what she’s done, learn more and hear more and Do cheaters win?. Orchids are flowering plant rock stars, creating excitement whenever they appear on the scene. Most are eye-catching if not downright bizarre in appearance, and many are drop-dead gorgeous. And there are so many of them, over 25,000 named species worldwide with many more awaiting discovery. Add to this the 100,000 hybrids and cultivars created by horticulturists and you’ve got the largest and most diverse group of plants by a wide margin. The county is home to many outstanding orchids, including the fringed and fringeless orchids, pogonias, grass-pinks, showy orchis, twayblades, coralroots, ladies’ tresses, and rattlesnake plantains. The most ostentatious are the slipper or moccasin orchids in the genus Cypripedium, with both the pink (C. acaule) and yellow (C. calceolus) species represented in the county. They aren’t especially common but we see them occasionally in bogs or dry acid pine woods in the mountains. You probably won’t notice them unless they’re flowering, which takes place in May or June in mature plants. Not all plants flower, but when they do it’s truly stunning. The flowers form a striking slipper-shaped pouch that sticks out from the less showy petals and sepals behind. This pouch is fragrant and marked by nectar guides leading inward to a central groove. it you were a DumDieoee Hying by and you happened upon this large, heavily scented poof of a flower, you’d investigate for sure. But you’d regret it immediately. Lady’s slipper orchids are deceptive pollinators. They cheat. There’s no nectar reward inside. Bumblebees are lured into the pouch where they become trapped with no way out except to crawl past a pollencovered staminode through tiny exit holes at the base. If they happen to carry pollen from a previous encounter with another orchid, they deposit this on the stigma as they leave. The flower gets pollinated and the bee gets frustrated. Cheating is common in the orchid world with nearly a third of all orchids (8000 species) practicing some form of pollinator deception. The most bizarre are orchids that look and smell so nearly like female bees that male bees are deceived into visiting the flower to mate. No reward this time either. RappNature Sara and Jim Lawrey Rappnature@aol.com This isn’t the way we were taught to view plant-pollinator systems. Aren’t they supposed to be good for both partners, cooperative and mutually beneficial? But just as with business partners, plant-pollinator partners sometimes cheat each other. This is certainly true of bee pollinators that steal nectar without entering the flower or transferring pollen. Deception in lady’s slippers is simply a plant’s way of doing the same sort of thing. There’s no free lunch* in nature or anywhere else, and there’s always a price to pay for taking short-cuts. In the case of lady’s slipper orchids the cost comes in alarmingly high fruiting failures. Pollinators visit flowers only once, learn to avoid the deception and never visit again. As a result, flowers rarely produce fruits with seeds. Professor Douglas Gill at the University of Maryland has studied populations of pink lady’s slipper orchids for nearly 30 years, carefully marking and recording the location, size and fruiting success of around 2500 plants. He’s found that plants take a long time to reach maturity and then usually flower erratically. Of the few that flower only two percent set seed. Artificial pollination produces nearly 100 percent fruiting success, so Gill attributes the failures to pollinator limitation. He estimates that in northeastern North America over 90 percent of the flowering pink lady’s slipper orchids fail to fruit each year, a surprisingly high cost of cheating in these plants. ‘ If it’s so costly why do so many orchids cheat? One theory is that the tremendous payoff of a single fruiting event makes the gamble worth the risk. In the case of pink lady’s slippers, Quality Dry Cleaning & Laundry Service 29 E. Jackson St., Front Royal (between Sheriff's Office A Sc he well's Furniture) 631-9300 T\Jrvr Look for signs on Rt 211. We are off Long Mt. Rd on Walnut Grove Lane. Washington, VA. ‘OPEN HOUSE” June 9th thru June 11th, 10-4 pm EASTWOODS NURSERIES Specializing in Japanese Maples 540-675-1234 www.japanesemaples.com a mature capsule can contain over 10,000 seeds. So even if deceptive flowers fruit only rarely, they can produce gazillions of seeds when they do. So orchids have a choice. They can pay the pollinator’s price for service, or they can cheat and gamble on attracting naive pollinators. And maybe lose the gamble. hopefully take things to the next level.” “I’m pretty good at raising money and I’m good at listening, I really believe that I can help and make a real difference.” Headwaters, which started over ten years ago, is an organization that has grown and matured from a strong grass roots effort. Over the years, it has successfully partnered with local businesses to raise funds to provide additional services for county educators and children. Johnson admits to having a penchant for the Next Step program at Rappahannock County High School. Under the leadership of Miranda Hope, consistent inroads have been made to not only encourage students in post secondary education, whether that be a trade or technical school or a four-or twoyear college, but work hands on with them through the challenges that seeking financial aid or choosing the best program can present. Mini-grants for teachers, the Starfish Mentoring Program and numerous summer workshops are other Headwaters sponsored programs that are all thriving and Johnson hopes to make even better. While working in Washington, D.C., Johnson was involved with a national antihunger program that encouraged support of local food banks. “We took a local group of children, along with supporters, to a community garden in southeast,” said Johnson. “It was very gratifying to see the dollars raised at work. If you can move people, they will give-.” Johnson realizes that she is, in a learning curve with Head' waters and that there are still many people to meet and faces that she’ll get more familiar: with but she’s eager to get on; board and take up residence in. Headwaters office located in. Washington. “I’m very happy to leave; Headwaters in Cole’s hands,* reiterated Coombs. “She has an innate enthusiasm and I know, she’ll do a fantastic job.” “Oh, he found the river,* laughed Johnson, as her black lab came bounding on the porch sleek and wet and obviously joyful to share his discovery. Coombs gave out a merry laugh and then it was back to business as she shared more information about the job that she will be leaving to Johnson as she prepares to pack up their household for the move north. 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JA4 June 8, 2006 Eappafjannocb J&etosf Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents • _Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) * Office: 249 Main Street. Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2006 Our View Choose your destiny Virginians, it’s time to wake up. There’s a primary election next week that deserves your attention. Primaries have a tough time generating widespread interest. We might note the rows of campaign signs dotting the medians as we make our daily date with a traffic jam or not - but rarely do we invest time researching candidates. It’s as if we’re only hard-wired to pay attention to the November elections. In 1994, the last time a Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate race in Virginia took place, only 16 percent of the state’s registered voters turned out. On June 13, Harris Miller will battle Jim Webb, with the winner facing U.S. Senator and Republican presidential hopeful George Allen in November. Until recently, Allen’s re-election seemed inevitable. After all, he’s a Republican incumbent in “red-state” Virginia and a staunch supporter of President Bush, who convincingly won Virginia’s vote in 2004. But with the president’s approval rating at an all-time low, Allen is feeling the heat. That vulnerability translates into a red-hot Democratic primary. Across the nation, citizens wrestle with a rising death toll in Iraq, sputtering immigration reforms and a morass of corruption scandals in Washington, D.C. Red and blue states are no longer painted in sharp primary colors. Rappahannock County along with Northern Virginia voters last November showed, greater faith in Democratic leadership. Gov. Timothy Kaine (D) carried Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, Alexandria, Prince William and Rappahannock. It had been many, many years since this county didn’t go Republican and for others as well. ror me nrst time in lb years, Loudoun voters went for a Democratic governor - and two Loudoun Democrats got elected to the House of Delegates. The winner of the current primary will define what it means to be a Virginia Democrat. And it would be hard to find two more different Democrats than Jim Webb, a former secretary of the Navy, and Harris Miller, a technology guru. Webb is a decorated Vietnam veteran and novelist who recently returned to the Democratic party after years as a Republican - even serving for a time as President Ronald Reagan’s Navy secretary. He opposes the war in Iraq, but fully supports his own son enlisting in the Marines. Miller, a lifelong Democrat, fashions himself in the mold of former Gov. Mark Warner (D). Miller headed Arlington-based Information Technology Association of America, which lobbies for the IT industry in D.C. He also pushed to bring tech jobs to Virginia, and says he wants to continue Warner’s tradition of working across party lines to get things done. Virginians have a tough choice ahead of them. Webb’s foreign policy expertise and former-GOP status could help swing moderate Republicans away from Allen in November. But Miller’s highenergy campaign brims with specific legislative proposals: plans to bring transportation solutions to Virginia, fiscal responsibility to Washington and increased investment in education to the nation. Virginians owe ft to themselves to give these, candidates a good, hard look. You’re watching the changing face of the Virginia Democratic party. And you might be seeing our future senator. 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: ashe''man@timespapers.com -(__ ..rsMi m MW Letters A Fond Farewell, For Now... As some of you may know by now, at the end of July I will be leaving Rappahannock County to • take up the position of High School English Teacher at an American International School in Caracas, Venezuela. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity, but before leaving, I wanted to thank some people who have made the last few years one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Three years ago I boarded an airplane in England, and flew to the United States for the very first time to join the 8th Grade team at RCHS. It was one of the most nervewracking, over-whelming, yet exhilarating moments of my life. It was a true adventure, one I never thought I had the strength to do alone. It didn’t take long for me to realize what a beautiful place I had arrived in. Since the first afternoon I was here I have been welcomed with warm, open arms by the people of this county. Thank you for your hospitality, your friendship, and for creating a place I can call home. It’s not often someone gets the chance to grow professionally while completely immersing themselves in a new culture and traveling to places they never thought they would see. I know how fortunate I am to have had that chance, and for that I thank the administration at RCPS. To my colleagues at RCPS, you are a fantastic group of people who have genuinely welcomed me into the school community. You have shown such faith, support and confidence in me, and I am truly grateful. You have surpassed being people I work with, and become friends. Your loyalty will not be forgotten. To the students I have taught over the last few years, thank you, thank you, thank you for giving me a reason to get up every morning and be proud of what I do. I have enjoyed each and every minute I have spent with you, and I feel fortunate to have been a part of your lives. You have taught me as much as I have you. You are intelligent, funny, confident young people with such individuality and strength of character. Make the most of every opportunity you are given, live life to the fullest, be kind, work hard, and strive for the things that at times seem out of reach or impossible. The rewards are rich. Finally, to those of you who have become part of my family. Thank you for your unconditional support in this final adventure. If there is one thing I have learned over the last three years, it is that time and distance only strengthen bonds. I love you, and I’ll miss you. Haf Davies Flint Hill Vote in the primary election On Tuesday, June 13th, the voters of Virginia will have the opportunity to choose between two worthy men in the Democratic Senate Primary election. James Webb is a former Marine, Vietnam veteran and Secretary of the Navy under Ronald Reagan. An expert on military matters and a prolific writer, he is the author of “Fields of Fire,” one of the best novels written about the Vietnam conflict. Harris Miller began his career as a Congressional aide and then worked in the Carter Administration. In 1984, he joined the private sector and became a leader in the high tech industry, where he played a part in helping Virginia gain 60,000 new jobs. He was appointed to the Virginia Research and Technology Advisory Commission by Gov. Mark Warner and served as chairman of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. Mr. Webb has been a vociferous critic of the Bush Administration’s invasion of Iraq and the disastrous aftermath. Mr. Miller has made opposition to the Bush Administration’s fiscal and energy policies (or lack there of) the centerpiece of his campaign. One thing is for sure, either man, Webb or Miller, would be a great improvement over our incumbent Senator of six years, George Allen, who has been nothing but a rubber stamp for policies that have left a highway of ruin, incompetence and failure, one that runs from New Orleans to Baghdad by way of Washington, D.C. The same policies that have turned the Capital building, the temple of American Democracy, into a Den of Thieves. So on June 13th, go to your local polling place and vote for the candidate you believe will make the critical difference in November. As an added bonus, it will also be your first chance to use the new high tech touch screen voting machines. Fred Schaefer Sperryville Small price to pay The County FY ‘07 budget, to be acted on by the Board of Supervisors this month, includes a levy of two cents per $100 to provide a steady source of funding for purchase of development rights to large tracts of farmland. Criticism has been voiced about thus “using taxpayer money to induce large land owners to go into scenic easement,” instead of using it for the schools. No one likes paying taxes; but as the late Justice Holmes once famously wrote, “taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society”. The Conservation Easement District tax will add little less than three percent to the total real estate tax burden. The approximately $300,000 it is expected to raise will be used, as stated in the proposed Conservation Easement District Ordinance, to protect open space, enhance air and water quality and, most important, to “shape the character, directions, and timing of development to ameliorate the impact on the county”. The ordinance and the two-cent tax will accomplish this by enabling the county to pay owners of large farms, land-rich but otherwise without substantial assets, to give up the right to sell their farms to developers, whose sale, in turn, of small parcels to the ever-increasing number of families in the metropolitan area would bring with it increased traffic, burdens on our air and water and, most burdensome of all, waves of children to be educated and the consequent rapid increase in the schools budgets, including construction of more schools. And the county’s schools are budgeted for over $llmillion for FY ‘07, more than half the total budget for the year. The two-cent tax is the price we are asked to pay for the kind of county we have now: uncrowded, open and beautiful. I suggest that is is a small price indeed. Bill Dobrovir Sperryville Sperryville carnival a success The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary would like to thank the community for your support during our annual carnival. Special thanks to all of those businesses who so kindly donated items and special ''thanks to the Rappahannock National Bank. It is your sup port and cooperation which truly enables the services of a volunteer organization to the community to be a success. Congratulations to Harrington Wayland, Amber Dodson, Kristen Jenkins and Abigail Berry. Harrington, Kristen, Amber and Abigail were crowned our 2006 Honorary Fire Chiefs. These young ladies did a tremendous job selling raffle tickets for our carnival. They raised a considerable amount of money. Abigail Berry was our top ticket seller. She sold more tickets than any other Honorary Fire Chief. Congratulations to Andy Berry of Sperryville who was our $1,000 winner, Joey Haynes of Madison was our $500 winner and Hampton Foundation of Sperryville won $250. Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Seniors say ‘thank you’ The seniors of Rappahannock would like to thank the wonderful community of Flint Hill for the very successful fundraiser breakfast that they did for us. Help came from many people, to-Which we are very grateful. A special thank you to Libby Bennett for organizing the event, to the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department for the use of their facilities, to the cooks and workers for slaving over a hot stove, to Richard Brady for his lovely entertainment as we ate, and to the amazing churches, organizations, and people of Rappahannock County that came, ate, and donated over $2,000 for the use of the people at the Rappahannock Senior (.'enter. We are so appreciative. Thank you a thousand times over! 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To Sir, and Ma’am, with Love By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News Two of the more highly regarded teachers at Rappahannock County High School will not be back in September. Each is leaving for a different reason - but both hope to return in a few years. Eighth grade Spanish teacher Hector Torres is going home to Venezuela, where he will be the vice-principal of a school. Sr. Torres, who admits to being “a little” homesick for his wife and two children, would like to come back in two or three years, with his family. “If I could teach at Rappahannock High School, that would be great”, he said, adding, “I have been teaching for 22 years, teaching is my life.” In addition to teaching Spanish, Torres also served as the assistant coach with Bob Czekaj for the junior Panther Baseball team. Torres and his wife have raised a daughter who, at eighteen, is entering college, and a son four years older who is studying to become a music teacher. Haf Davies came to Rappahannock County from the United Kingdom to teach English and is leaving to take up a similar post in, coincidentally, Caracas, Venezuela. Davies was offered a contract too attractive to resist, teaching English to tenth graders at the American International School. The excitement is plain in the face of the 28year-old Davies, as she explained that the school is home to children of 38 different nationalities. The nonprofit organization that runs the school, Visiting International Faculty, offered, said Davies, “a much nicer deal”. A word or two about the name, Haf Davies. It is Welsh and means “summer”. And now a word about romance. That is what will bring the young lady and her British accent back to Virginia. There is, you see, a beau in the picture. A sturdy, quiet and agreeable fellow wearing the badge of a lawman. He’s here, on regular patrol, and so she will be back. You can see that in her face, too. The Executive Director of Human Rights and Resources for the school system, Mrs. Raye Tupper, said of Davits and Torres, “It’s a definite advantage for the RCPS to have established a relationship with the Visiting International Faculty program. Our students and staff have gained knowledge of other cultures and have had the pleasure of knowing Miss Davies and Mr. Torres personally. Both teachers will be missed in the Rappahannock community.” Student spent time in Guatemala on missionary work By Haf Davies Special to the Rappahannock News This past November, Woodville resident and Rappahannock County High School student Taylor Light, 13, traveled to Guatemala for six days as part of “The LORD Will Provide” organization. Taylor’s uncle, Steve Burke of Texas, set up the ministry in June 2003. The purpose of the organization is to “serve the poor.” “We exist to feed, clothe, educate and house the impoverished ... and work alongside evangelical Christian churches,” is part of their mission. 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• • " ■% . £ Rappahannock high school exchanges views By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County High school is a small school full of kids who have been going to school together since they were five. While this makes for a comfortable atmosphere, comfortable is not always the best way to learn. There’s a reason Trigonometry classrooms usually don’t feature easy chairs. At RCHS, the student population gets a little shake-up every year with an injection of exchange students from all over the globe. The kids from everywhere spend six months to a year living with Rappahannock families, experiencing American education, American culture, and American kids. Meanwhile, the Rappahannock kids get the chance to find out about life outside of Sperryville, to meet people from other countries and cultures, and decide first hand how alike or different people can be. This year at RCHS, Rafael Pereira and Candido Cabral of Brazil, Evelyn Ruprecht, Lina Golle, and Julia Hutfils of Germany, and Ida Engen of Norway all brought their respective points of view for a whole year, and they all found out they liked it, in different ways. “We had a really great group this year,” said Carol Lucking, who works with the Aspect foundation and the RCHS exchange program, and is also host mother to Ida Engen. “They played sports, they made friends, they performed well academically,"said Lucking. All of the students found American classes easier than the school in their home countries, and all WANTED A FEW MORE 6001) MEN itlflg SfgMsnK f f JylentmnaMoS^ have gotten stellar grades at RCHS. They also all knew at least some English before they came, although some had it easier than others. “When I first got here, I would just nod whenever someone: talked to me, but I never understood them," admitted Cabral. RCHS sports were a big change for the students as well, because in the European style school systems they attend at home contests are intramural rather than competitive between schools. Being a foreign exchange student is about adjusting to differences. “Some of them can have trouble making the adjustment,” admits Lucking. Kids that travel here with Aspect, Lucking’s organization, are asked to limit contact with their families at home by phone or email, although this is a rule that most of the RCHS students admit to breaking. “If I need to call my mother, I am going to call my mother,” explained Julia Hutfils. The students arrived in Rappahannock shortly before the start of school and moved in with local host families. The families work with Lucking to match students with compatible families. Hutfils, for example shares an interest in horses with her host family, who own several. This can be a difficult time for the new students. For instance, all of the students found the American food to be fattening served in big portions. All of the students said that they gained weight while here. Another* difference was Rappahannock News Photo/Monty Tayloe LONG DISTANCE: Julia Hutfils on the left is from Germany, and Ida Engen is from Norway, but they became friends in Rappahannock. Rappahannock County itself. Most of this year’s crop of students come from cities, or at least places more metropolitan than Rappahannock County. “At home I could walk, or take a train if I wanted to go somewhere” said Engen. The exchange students did get a chance to experience American city life, however, going on trips to places like New York with Aspect organization. While it was different Rappahannock County surprised the kids in many ways. “The people here are very nice,” said Lina Golle. Engen agrees. "When I was coming here, I told myself that maybe I would have friends by the third month, but I made friends right away,” said Engen. The students connected well with Rappahannock students, Farfelu Vineyards Old-Fashioned Pig Roast! ' Saturday; June 17 -11 am to 5pm Live music by October Skies Lawn games, kids activities and more. Advanced Tickets Required. Buy online at www.tartetuwine.com or call 540/364-2930 ... Farfelu Vineyards 1305B CresiHill Road (Route S47) * flintVA WWw.lKfeluwine corn * (540) 364-2930 ; -Va.. - info@tarfeluwine.com Rappahannock News Photo/Monty Tayloe INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT: From left to right: Evelyn Ruprecht, Carol Lucking, Lina Golle, Candido Cabral. The students and Lucking pose in the RCHS cafeteria. Photo by Carol Lucking RCHS EXCHANGE STUDENTS: From left to right: Rafael Pereira (Brazil), Candido Cabral (Brazil), Evelyn Ruprecht (Germany), Lina Golle (Germany), Julia Hutfils (Germany), Ida Engen (Norway). allowing them to share the experience of life in their respective countries with the American students. Aspect requires the students to give presentations about life intheir home countries to the students of their host schools, but beyond this , the kids interaction with each other creates understanding. However, this can lead to ridiculous conversations. “Someone asked me if I live in a jungle, so I told them that yes, I did, and that I have a pet tiger, said Cabral, only half-kidding. Next year, Lucking will add three students from Kuwait, Pakistan and Morocco to the RCHS complement, and she and principal Roger Mello hope to get students at RCHS interested in going abroad themselves. ■ • F amilies interested in hosting a student have the opportunity to do ep through the Aspect HUGE selection of John Deere 6000 Series Itactors at Irible Equipment! 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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. Guatamala From Page A5 Taylor and her church family purchased large quantities of coloring books, toys, school kits and hygiene kits. These proved to be a huge hit with the children, who Taylor stated were “happy with whatever you gave them.” .A typical day for Taylor was an early rise, followed by a breakfast of fresh fruit and pop-tarts. She would then help set up the compound for the day ahead. As the children began to arrive, she would entertain them by playing games and distributing the gifts the team had brought. At the end of the day she would help clean up, eat dinner and relax. One evening she was lucky enough to go to a live performance by ‘Carpenter Tools’, a well-known Christian rock band in the area. It wasn’t all work for Taylor. She did get to see some of this amazing Central American country including a trip to Antigua, a large colonial city, where she purchased crafts, jewelry and beadeditems handmade by local people. lay lor s lavonte part ol the trip was being with the children, who she referred to as “selfless and patient. I would often take Polaroid pictures of the children, which they loved. They had never gotten their picture taken before.” One person who made a huge impact on Taylor was an 8year-old boy named Jonathan. Despite the obvious language barrier, Taylor was able to teach Jonathan how to stand up while riding a bike, and he was able to teach her some basic Spanish phrases. This was a truly life changing experience for Taylor, and helped give her both perspective and appreciation. “I was amazed at how hard some people have it. But, despite the poverty they endure, they are the most lovable people you will ever meet.” Taylor was also kind enough to make a class presentation about her trip, talking to fellow students about her experiences in Guatemala. She brought in local items, a very dramatic slide show, and the diary she kept during the mission. Taylor left for Guatemala again on June 7. If you would like more information on the organization and the work they do, please go to http://thelordwillprovide.org ,

Shop class never looked so good By Kiaya Abernathy Special to the Rappahannock News Most of you have seen the sculpture in front of Rappahannock County Highschool on US 211, but it may mean even more to you if you know its creator. It was fashioned by 17-yearold Katie Nelson, a student at the school, who was given the project and collaborated with her welding teacher John W. Norman to create it. The idea was to give the school a piece of artwork which would be there for many years to come. Originally, the sculpture wasn’t intended to symbolize anything in particular but over time that changed. The welded silhouettes came to embody the process of growing up - a fitting interpretation to grace the outside of the high school. This artwork represents life, starting with little children growing into adults with the world at their fingertips. The sculpture is about being able to do anything and as Katie put it “ don’t think of yourself as too small a person, the world is waiting for you.” It took Nelson about six weeks to finish the sculpture, working everyday for several hours. In between that piece she worked on welding some panels onto her Bronco and creating functional art pieces, a table and a mirror, both with welded horseshoes on the sides. The horseshoes were added to the pieces because Katie Nelson has been around horses most of her life. In fact, she can attribute her interest in welding to her interest and love of horses. Through her horses, she was exposed to a different type of welder, namely blacksmiths. These blacksmiths sparked some of her first appeal to welding. Local artist Mike Doyle is one of the welders whose beautiful work also got Katie fascinated with the art form. Katie said that welding intrigued her because it’s not something you see most people doing. Mr. Norman, she said, is an “awesome teacher” and she encourages anyone interested to take the class which is offered as an elective to students in ninth grade and up. It’s also possible through the school’s welding classes for students to become certified welders. At first Katie was a little intimidated by the class. Not only was she the only girl in the class for both semesters she took it, but the machinery was daunting. She was delighted with its capacity to make wonderful art but well aware of its danger. Welding puts off anywhere from 5-10,000 degree sparks and. “if you’re not smart about it,” said Katie, “you can get Fortunately, in the six years Rappahannock high school and has had teacher John Norman, students have never been hurt more than a few scratches. After Katie started using the tools and machinery she found once she had studied the process it really wasn’t so hard. Since the 1960s, students at Rappahannock High School have been able to take welding classes but not at the school. Before Rappahannock High School had their own welding teacher and shop, students would go to the Culpeper Piedmont Technical Education Center. When the center closed Norman began teaching welding at the high school. 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Norman said that Katie was an “exceptionally good student” and that she was very artistic and could translate that into anything. Katie has translated her art into writing as well. She has composed a book of her own poems and is currently researching how to publish this book. Katie will be graduating this year and although she is not looking to be welder, as she will be attending college, she wants welding to be hobby of hers later in life. Katie admits that she will miss the county when she leaves, but her goal in life will always be to “exceed and explore.” “I want to do a lot of traveling and not stop learning,” said Nelson who added that she would like to thank Mr. Norman and all the English teachers she has had at Rappahannock High School, because they all supported her artistic abilities. 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He has proven his leadership and skills and was on the teams that defeated Ollie North and that elected former delegate Shirley Cooper and State Senator Elmo Cross. Jim has been involved since his youth when he volunteered for the Hubert Humphrey presidential campaign.” Mr. Nachman said of his recent decision, “The situation in Washington is too grave to allow the incumbent to go unchallenged. He has supported and sanctioned the failed, corrupt policies of the present administration. Young Americans are dying every day in Iraq and we deserve to know why. The President and his supporters, like Eric Cantor, have not been honest with Americans, and that‘is the least we deserve. We need leaders who will stand up for what is right, not just blindly follow political party dogma. “I promise to make independent decisions that put my constituents first. I * will work to bring our troops home now, to make sure we have accessible, affordable health care, to provide a first class education for all our children and to keep our citizens safe from those who would terrorize us.” Presently chair of the Richmond City Democratic Committee, Mr. Nachman is also the Worshipful Master of Fraternal Lodge #53 Masonic Lodge. Police Briefs Burglaries appear connected The Rappahannock County Sheriff5s Office is investigating a string of burglaries that have occurred in Rappahannock in the last month. According to Major Chris Williams, the RCSO believe the incidents are connected by a few similarities. All of the burglaries are believed to have taken place in the daytime, while the resi-' dents of the homes were not present. The items taken by the criminals have been similar as well, primarily cash and small , untraceable items. In addition, the RCSO believes that the same vehicle was used for most of the crimes, although they have not revealed what type to avoid coloring witness accounts. “I want people to tell me what they see, not what they are expecting to see,” said Major Williams. The RCSO believes that those responsible operate by knocking on the doors of homes they believe are unoccupied. If no one answers, the criminals force their way inside. If someone does answer, the RCSO suspect that the criminals pretend to be solicitors or employees of a lawn service. They would be interested in any information about suspicious persons knocking on doors or soliciting in the last month. The first robbery believed to be connected to the case happened on 11801116/8 Mill Road on May 11, and there have been at least three others since with the most recent occurring in Harris Hollow on May 30. Anyone with information about these incidents is encouraged to contact the RCSO at (540) 675-5300.

June 8, 2006 www.timescommunity.com i A slice of history ‘Horses of Gettysburg’ measures battle valor By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer Humans have relied on horses since the dawn of time, and there is no stronger bond than between horse and rider on the field of battle. Narrated by Flint Hill filmmaker Ronald F. Maxwell, a new DVD release of the film “Horses of Gettysburg” captures the relationship between soldiers and their horses. Maxwell is the director of the epic films “Gettysburg” and “Gods and Generals.” “Horses of Gettysburg” is the fourth of the “Civil War Minutes” documentaries in the “Minutes of History” series. Filmed in high-definition with charging horses from area reenactment units, battlefield panoramas from Gettysburg and other historic sites, and compelling black-and-white photos along with five action shots, the epic cinematic documentary tells the story of the estimated 72,000 horses and mules that fought at the Battle of Gettysburg. Other chapters in the nearly twohour film uncover strategies employed by soldiers and quartermasters to ensure that the millions of animals in service with the North and South remained healthy and well-trained for action. All of Virginia’s horse country and the Piedmont region were hit hard by the 1861-1865 conflict. Horses and mules — used for labor and sport in the largely agrarian society prior to the war — were purchased for artillery duly, for mounted battle, messenger and courier service and other work. Horses of Virginia suffered terribly during and after the drawn-out Valley Campaign of 1862, that stretched Confederate lines thin and depleted the horse supply. The Southern government began to requisition horses from private owners for military service as army mounts were lost at an alarming rate during battle. The Civil War began April 12,1861 when Fort Sumter, S.C. was fired upon, and ended April 9, 1865 with the surrender of Virginia’s Gen. Robert E. Lee at the nearby Appomattox Courthouse. More than 1 million horses and mules were killed or mortally wounded during the conflict. “Horses of Gettysburg” celebrates these forgotten heroes of the Civil War. Producer-director Mark Bussler explained the taut action required in the epic film. “We are very pleased with our previous film, ‘Gettysburg and Stories of Valor.’ I think that the style and cinematic panoramas of the battlefield worked well to tell the stories of the men who fought at Gettysburg. In Horses’ we set out to make an even better film. We wanted to out-do ourselves with more high-definition cinematography, more action and even bigger sound. “This is a documentary about the partnership between a horse and rider, between a mule and driver — the main focus always remaining on the animals and their roles in this epic battle.” Civil War historians and writers Michael Kraus and David Neville responded to Bussler’s vision with ideas of horse-related stories and the little-known details about how the immense wall of horseflesh was kept productive in the field. In addition to studying the Gettysburg campaign itself, the film delves into the larger subject of horse mounted cavalry in general: how horses were trained, how they were fed, how they were outfitted and more. “Making this film was an incredible and unique experience for me,” said Bussler. “Not only did I get the opportunity to work with these wonderful animals, but I also learned about the 72,000 horses and mules at Gettysburg. We uncovered amazing details about the animals who served in the war, and we visually tell their stories. The courage portrayed by horses, mules and soldiers while in the See ‘HORSES’, Page B2 ‘Horses of Gettysburg’ visits Leesburg • When: Saturday, Juno 10 i • Where: Tally Ho Theatre — 10 a.m., with film highlights and discussion by narrator Ror\ Maxwell and director Mark Bussler Meet the director immediately afterwards at the Leesburg Bookstore, and meet Civil War reenactors at 2 p.m. at All The King’s Horses gallery. • Cost: Free, but tickets needed for film screening • Details: www.leesburgbookstore.com; www.allkingshorses.com; Inecom, (888) 258-5164 - Photos courtesy of Inecom HOLD YOUR LINE, BOYS: Modern-day Civil War reenactors plunge through a creekbed at the Gettysburg Battlefield during the filming of the epic documentary film ‘Horses of Gettysburg.’ The film was recently released to DVD. Local filmmaker Maxwell joins ‘Horses’ team as narrator Historian, Civil War buff and filmmaker Ron Maxwell of Flint Hill joined the team of “Horses of Gettysburg” as narrator of the feature-length production. A resident of Rappahannock County since 2003, Maxwell grew up in New Jersey where he started in show business during his high school years, founding the Garden State Flayers where he wrote, produced and directed dozens of plays and musicals. Maxwell was a; theater major at New York University and became a member of the Hall of Fame Flayers and the Green Room Honor Society. u,; At NYU, Maxwell acted in plays and musicals, including the title role in “Hamlet.” His work in NYU’s theater program earned him an invitation and scholarship to attend grad school at the NYU. In 1970 he completed his graduate film thesis, writing and directing an adaptation of Albert Camus’ ‘The’ Guest.” Upon graduation, he worked in Spain as Charlton Heston’s personal assistant :* • in Heston’s directorial debut. T2 “Antony and Cleopatra.” In 1974-1978, Maxwell worked at WNET-13, in New York City, and was one of the producers of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning series “Theatre in America.” At WNET he produced “Sea Marks,” starring George Hearn and Veronica Castang. In 1978, he produced and directed Sissy Spacek, William Hurt, Sadly Kellerman and Howard da Dilva in “Verna: USO Girl,” for which he received an Emmy nomination for best director. * ’ Maxwell was then “drafted” to Hollywood where his first theatrical film, “Little Darlings,” opened at No. 1 on Variety Magazine’s Tbp Hundred Films. Subsequently he directed "The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia,” “Kidco“Parent Trap IF and “In the Land of the Poets,” a feature-length documentary on the Nicaraguan Civil War. In 1993 Maxwell wrote and directed the landmark film “Gettysburg,” which has been hailed as one of the greatest war movies in the history of film. In the summer oi 1994, it was broadcast over two nights on the TNT Network, where it established the all-time highest rating for a dramatic film on cable television. The video and DVD have sold millions of copies. Since then, Maxwell has produced, written and directed the film “Gods and Generals,” the prequel to “Gettysburg.” “Gods and Generals' was released in 2003 and more thar 600,000 copies sold the first week il was released to video. Maxwell is currently in develop ment on two major motion pictures “The Last Full Measure,” the fina part of his Civil War Trilogy, ant “Joan of Arc, The Virgin Warrior.” > 13 really enjoyed it,” Maxwell sait of his film narration foray, a rarity foi the man more often found behind th< camera than in front of it. “I’m a han at heart” He said of the time he’s spent in his adopted home of Virginia’s Piedmont region: “It was love at firsl sight” when he saw the Fogg Mountain property he purchased. “1 knew the area from my work and research on the Civil War. It was time to get out of the Hollywood rat race.” Producer Mark Bussler Mark Bussler is known in the production business for historical documentaries with a dramatic, “no — ——.. LOCAL FLAVOR: Flint Hill’s Ron Maxwell, a Civil War expert, is on board as narrator in ‘Horses.’ talking heads” cinematic style. His visuals and audio work have earned hundreds of positive reviews nationwide and have set his documentaries apart from the average fare. Bussler’s portfolio includes films narrated by Keith Carradine, [ Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Maxwell and [ Gene Wilder, White he began with a budget of less than $1,000 for his first l film, B ussier now manages tire pro• duction of feature-length documen- 1 i tary films with budgets in excess of. - i $350,000. Two of his most recent doc-; * umentaries now air on public televi- ' sion. '** In 2005 Bussler released “Expo -; •* Magic of the White City,” narrated by • Gene Wilder, which brings to life the ■ 1 Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 through! a cinematic visit to the World’s .' Columbian Exposition. “Expo” was publicist Inecom’s bestselling title for * 2005. ;. A veteran of several Civil War documentaries, in 2004 Bussler See NARRATOR, Page B2 " Ang Lee’s ‘Brokeback Mountain9 premieres at The Theatre By buE Dranitzke Special to the Rappahannock News “Brokeback Mountain,” the most Oscar-nominated movie of the year, received the top award for Best Director (Ang Lee), Best Screenplay and Best Music at the 2006 Academy Awards. The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community brings this epic love story set in the American West in the 1960s to The Theatre in Washington, Friday, June 16, at 8 p.m. Set against the sweeping vistas of Wyoming and Tfexas, the film celebrates geography and landscape. The plot is taken from a short story by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Annie Proulx (Shipping News) which was published in the New Yorker. Larry McMurty (Lonesome Dove, Last Picture Show) adapted the story to make the screenplay, stretching it out and filling it in to document the passing years, the sadness and loneliness between the time of adolescent idyll of “Brokeback Mountain” and the shocking conclusion of the story. The story about a ranch hand and rodeo rider is simple. The time is 1963. Jack Twist, played by Jake Gyllenhaal (Jarhead) and Ennis del Mar, played by Heath Ledger (Monster’s Ball), meet while seeking employment with local rancher Joe Aguirre, played by Randy Quaid. They unexpectedly form a passionate and totally unexpected relationship. Not able to deal with their feelings, they go their separate ways and marry but their attraction brings them back together years later. As Ennis, Australian Heath Ledger mumbles as inarticulately and evoca tively as the early Marlon Brando or James Dean. His face seems to fade away as we look at him, and he carefully avoids making contact, except violently with his body, in his various fist fights with strangers who don’t behave properly. Gyllenhaal’s sad-eyed Jack is studly hut naive, a swaggering seducer and dreamer who is just as lonely as Ennis, but more verbal. As time passes we witness the changes in both men and in their wives. Film maker Ang Lee weaves his spell, finding the most beautiful paradise in the Rockies, and contrasting that to the stark towns, trailers, and prefabs Ennis lives in and the grim, barren home of Jack’s parents. It’s as if leaving Brokeback Mountain means stepping into Texas and becoming blind to the beauty of the earth. “Brokeback Mountain” challenges our most cherished gender stereotypes. The Code of the West, enshrined in nearly one hundred years of Hollywood films, glorified the fierce, masculine loyalty of “partners” and “mates”. But the tenderness of men for men, the emotional substrate of that male bonding, even if not acted upon, has rarely been explored as deftly as it is in “Brokeback Mountain” Beautiful, poetic, mournful, “Brokeback Mountain” takes universal themes and creates of it an overwhelming work of art that should speak to anyone capable of love. This film is rated R for sexuality, nudity, language, and some violence. It runs 134 minutes. “I need a home” ‘SALSA RAWLSA’ benefit raised the roof and money for homeless animals By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News One of the county’s most respected private organizations—the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) held a fun-filled benefit Saturday evening at the Flint Hill Public House to raise both awareness of its mission and funds for its operations. Under the catchy phrase, “SALSA RAWLSA,” some 100 animal lovers in Rappahannock County came to enjoy Spanish tapas and paella, dance to Latin tunes, and to bid on exceptional local area art and other valuable gifts to help support the work of this organization. Sally Cunningham, president of RAWL, reiterated her organization’s appreciation for the many animal lovers in the county who came to SALSA RAWLSA. While the official tallying isn’t complete, event organizers estimate between $8-10,000 was raised from this event. “We oan’t thank old and new friends enough for their support of this crucial fundraising effort. Great fun was had while needed funds were raised to continue the important work of RAWL in the county.” Emphasizing the fun everyone had, Cunningham added, “The sensational band brought for L Photo by Richard Lykes BEGGING BROWN EYES: Cody, an affectionate and handsome 3year old Australian Shepherd, peers plaintively through the fence. the occasion from Richmond—the “Latin Cats*—not only provided great music but offered expert instruction on Latin dance steps. Many couples danced to the closing hour, vowing to practice their salsa steps the rest of the year to be prepared for next year’s event!” Co-chairs of this successful event were Sarah Van Dam, Cheryl Lynn Herrmann, and Lauri Smith. Jeanne Kauffmann who chaired the successful auction at which County Administrator John McCarthy, served as auctioneer was also See RAWLSA, Page B2 /

nts Previews vlvv 1 Come hear the music i . ; v;’-: \ * , s \ ' f i ' . • • ' i #, .■ This Saturday, June 10 at 8 p.m., Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band will wind up the Theatre at Washington’s spring season K with a concert titled “Things Ain’t What They Used lb Be.” The eight piece band hails from Florida and plays music from the 1920s up to the present day. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations phone 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com. Or just stop by the box office before tire concert on Saturday evening to get your ticket. ’a Borders Book scene Saturday, June 10, at 2 p.m. Phil Kiver, 182 Days in Iraq Deployed with cameras and microphones, assigned to interf; view bigwigs and grunts, River’s job had him zooming across the sands in Humvees and Black Hawks, hitching rides to get the story. Sometimes the ride was the story. The day-to-dayness of this author’s faithful and candid journals bring the reader to the war and the war to the reader. The heat of those days and the ' noise of the nightime shelling mingle with a swim in one of Saddam’s Dristine Dalace dooIs. .The laughs and the horseplay are there, along with frustration and boredom, played out against the backdrop of death and the smell of whole city blocks burning. Kiver brings the reader along to parties with raucous Australians and warm, well-fed Italians. He shows you the beautiful Iraqi children who clamor for the candy he distributes; they flash dazzling smiles of gratitude but may also be hiding deadly explosives. He puts a face on the war that sometimes needs a shave, some sleep, a shower, a soft touch, and sometimes a stiff upper lip. Saturday, June 17, at 2 pan. James Reston, Jr., Fragile Innocence James Reston, Jr., is the author of eleven previous books, including The Last Apocalypse and Galileo: A Life. He has also written articles for The New Yorker, Esquire, Vanity Fair, Time, Rolling Stone and many others. Noted for his histories, Fragile Innocence is a riveting, inspiring account of a young girl left disabled by a freak illness and the dramatic odyssey her parents took to gain understanding of their dauighter’s plight. It tells the story of the Reston family from the terrible discovery of the depth of their daughter’s illness to the triumphant strength and courage of the young woman she has become. It is the story of an innocent and her family devastated by pure chance and one family’s struggle to cope with, surmount and survive chronic illness. Greg Lygon, Live Acoustic Performance, Cafe from 6 to 8 p.m. Although his music is hauntingly New Age, Greg also incorporates jazz riffs, folk intensity and a popular music sense of melody. According to the Washington City Paper, “he’s a finger-pickin’ banshee.” Skies over Great Meadow buzz with activity at the 4th of July celebration When: July 4, - Gates open 4:00 p.m. (rain date July 5). Where: Great Meadow, at The Plains between Middleburg and Warrenton, 1-66 Exit #31 What: For more than 15 years Great Meadow has hosted a 4th of July celebration with booming fireworks set to thunderous patriotic music. Each year the Great Meadow Foundation plans bigger, better, larger and more exciting fireworks and 2006 promises to be one of the best ever. For 20 minutes, a barrage of shells fills the skies at Great Meadow for the audience’s pleasure before concluding with a thousand salutes (explosive sounds) choreographed to the traditional pounding beat of the “1812 overture” and the “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” The sheer magnitude and height of the fireworks stirs the crowd to roaring approval year after year. Tickets: Admission is $30 per car in advance (higher at the gate). Advance tickets on sale June 1 at the Great Meadow website www.GreatMeadow.org. For more information call Great Meadow at 540-253-5001 or info@greatmeadow.org. Proceeds from this event benefit The Meadow Outdoors Foundation, a 501©3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of open space for community access. Great Meadow is home to the famed Virginia Gold Cup Races and many other community events. Tickets available at the Rappahannock News. Religious Notes Revival services Black Oak Regular Baptist Church on Route 729 will be having Evangelistic meetings from June 7-9 at 7 p.m. nightly. Dr. Wayne Thompson will be the guest speaker. Pastor Richards and his congregation invites the public to attend. Macedonia Baptist Church Special Service Macedonia Baptist Church, Flint Hill, will have Sister Pamela Simpkins as their guest speaker on June 11 at^ll a.m., for their morning worship service. Breakfast will be served from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Contact person for this service is Kesley Russell at (540) 636-9286. Rev. Dr. Donald Simpkins pastor invites everyone. The Traveling Pilgrims “The Traveling Pilgrims” will be at the Flint Hill Pentecostal Church on Sunday, June 11 at 7 p.m. The church is located on Aileen Road, which is Route 641 in Flint Hill. For more information call 636-2497. Everyone is welcome. Hopewell Baptist Church The Hopewell Baptist Church family in Sperryville invites you to a day of fan, food and friendship-Fiesta Style on Saturday, June 24 at noon, on the church lawn. Featuring prizes and fun games suitable for all ages, including senior citizens. Everyone is welcome. “Growing-up and Living in South Africa” “ Growing up and living in South Africa” will be the topic of a discussion by The Reverend Nigel and Wendy Mollink on Sunday, June 11, at 3 p.m. at The Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, Virginia. The public is invited to hear the personal experiences of the Mollinks’ being bom and raised under the apartheid system and then being part of the miraculous transition to the integrated system of today in South Africa. Additionally, Nigel and Wendy will tell about their outreach ministry in a very rural, poverty area where 60% of the population does not have an income and HIVAids is extreme. Their efforts are assisted by contributions from Trinity and Leeds Episcopal Church of Hume, Virginia, along with assistance from “Hands of Hope” in South Africa. The Mollinks have been serving and worshiping at Trinity since midApril while The Reverend Jennings (Jenks) Hobson, III is on sabbatical. They will be departing for their Johannesburg home in midJune. Light refreshments will be served after the discussion period. For more information, please contact the Trinity Church Office, (540) 675-3716. 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 35 p.m. July 20, August 17. Check newspaper or call 6753313 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 wifi be first come - first served! Questions my be directed to (540) 675-3716, (540) 675-3336 or (540) 9879101. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Community Care Coalition. ‘Horses’ . From Page B1 chaos of battle is inspiring.” For “Horses,” the Bussler, Kraus and Neville team changed their style of storytelling to fit the subject. “This is the first time we looked at the battle in chronological order, starting with cavalry on the first day’s fight and ending with Pickett’s Charge and the equestrian monuments at the Gettysburg National Military Park,” Bussler explained. “The viewers learn about the three-day battle as well as the cavalry and artillery horses’ roles in it.” The film is broken down into individual segments, with each episode containing a different story. “This is an independent film with a tight budget and needed a lot of horses,” Bussler said. “We spent two full days filming the animals and recre ating some of the battle scenes from the script. At first I thought directing the animals might be a challenge and that we wouldn’t get all the footage we needed for editing, but I soon learned that well-trained horses take directions very easily from their riders. No matter what was asked, whether it be multiple charges, passes by the camera or turns and stops, they performed flawlessly. Sure enough, the union between the horse and rider that we cover in the film is apparent.” Shooting the documentary took place over four seasons so the battlefield and monuments could be captured in different angles of the sun. “When filming the Gettysburg battlefield, lighting was the key element,” said Bussler. See for yourself * A special event in Leesburg this Saturday, June 10, coincides with the DVD release. “Behind the Scenes with Horses of Gettysburg” will give area horse lovers and historians alike an inside look at the documentary, a chance to learn about producing films today and little-known details about working with live animals in films. At 10 a.m., selected clips of the film will be shown at the Tally Ho Theatre, with commentary from Maxwell and Bussler before and after the mini-screening. Afterwards, they will be available to sign copies of the DVD at the Leesburg Bookstore, and later, at 2 p.m. at the All The King’s Horses art gallery, two outfitted cavalry re-enactors will be on hand to demonstrate some of the cavalry horse’s unique characteristics. The events are all free, but seating at the Tally Ho theater is limited and reservations are requested. Call (888) 258-5164 to reserve space. More details are online at www.leesburgbookstore.com or www.alUdngshorses.com. Narrator From Page B1 released “Gettysburg and Stories of Valor” narrated by Keith Carradine, the third installment in the Civil War Minutes series. In 2003, Bussler wrote and directed “Johnstown Flood,” narrated by Richard Dreyfuss, which recreates the tragedy that claimed an estimated 2,200 lives and wipes out 99 entire families. The flood devastated the 14-mile valley between Conemaugh Lake and Johnstown, Pa., transforming the bustling industrial city into a wasteland. Bussler is a 1998 graduate of Bucknell University with a degree in business marketing. SALSA From Page B1 thanked for her major contribution to the success of the fund raiser. Generous donors cited Caring Rappahannock businesses and citizens donated a number of items for the live and silent auction. As of special interest was a much-sought-after dinner donated by the Inn at Little Washington for two that was won by Jennifer Manley. A valuable dog painting by Sandra Forbush, another much-admired work of art among many in the show, was won by Barbara Lohre. Donors who supported the event, both business and private, included The Flint Hill Public House, Hunt Country Rentals, Sally Cunningham, and Jim and Kathy Treadway. Also participating as donors were Oasis CD Manufacturing, Rappahannock National Bank, Rose Hill Vet, Chris Doxzen and Associates, and Hot Tub Heaven Vacation Chalets. In addition, both businesses and individuals contributed items for the silent auction that helped raise funds for RAWL’s event. Among the many were Hopkins Ordinary B & B in Sperryville, Graves Mountain Lodge, Blue Rock Inn, Rappahannock Cellars, and Terri Lehman aind Jack Moorman. Others included Mike Peters cartoonist, Beth Opitz, Monica Newell, Esther and Franklin Schmidt, Barbara Matteo, Susan Kirby, June Jordan, Glassworks Gallery of Sperryville, Jeanne and Godfry Kauffmann, Jacque Towner, Marge Sackman, Mimi Swados, Ted Pellegatta, Buckeye & Bluegrass Antiques (Manassas), Belinda Cannon, and Patti Helmuth. Important mission of RAWL For those who may not be familiar with RAWL, it is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to a “no kill” policy “for rescuing homeless dogs and cats in Rappahannock County and to help pets find and stay in loving homes.” Through their efforts, RAWL seeks to cultivate respect, awareness, education and support for animals’ needs, fostering positive interactions between people and their pets. Those who support the goals of this worthy program and want to donate are urged to call RAWL at 540-937-3336 or 937-3283. If you have never been to see the dogs in the Rappahannock Shelter, you are in for a heart-LIFTING experience. Be forewarned, however: you just might not go home alone. The Shelter is located on Route 639 just off US 211 at the county landfill in Amissville, Virginia. It is open from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Also note that the organization’s webpage has photographs of many loving animals that are waiting for adoption. See www.rawldogs.org and be prepared to be tempted. CHERRY STREET Building Supply Coip. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)8254937 : Find your I new home 8 % With the Rappahannock Neus i 540-675-3349 Dreams«Today.. Realities jzxtzx*, «i Tomorrow strains of "pomp and circumstance'fill the air with excitement and anticipation. Graduating students march proudly doom the aisle in their traditional cap and gown; families proudly watch. Some of these young people are our future doctors, scientists, poets and presidents. 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ALL submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p .tn. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. For e-mail, send to Jan Clatterbuck atjclatterbuck@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 1025 trees or less. Donations to help defray costs appreciated. For more information and pick-up, call or email John Kirchner at 987-9154, info@johnkirchner.com A call to artists The Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill is seeking local artists to display their artwork in the upstairs gallery. All forms of artwork will be considered. Please stop by the Tavern or call (540) 675-3227 to submit. Regular weekly events at the Griffin Tavern Sushi nights, every other Monday: Next dates are June 19 and July 3. 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 Fridays - Music For more information, please call (540) 6753227 June 1 - June 16: Handmade Books on Display at Rappahannock Library A group of unique and beautiful handmade books will be on display at the library in Little Washington during the first half of June. The books were produced during a weekend Bookmaking Workshop led by Alberta Zajack (Albie Smith), assisted by Ann Georgia McCaffray and held at Revival Springs Retreat for Creative Action in Sperryville, VA. Workshop participants included Susan Abraham, Beau Caldwell, Jeanne Drevas, Wayne Jenkins, June Jordan, Toni McCaffray, Peg Schadler, Trista Scheuerlein, Barbara Heile Sherwood and Linda Tarry. The community is encouraged to come in and experience a different kind of book! Library hours are: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, 10 a.m to 6 p.m., Thursday, Friday., and 10 a.m to 2 p.m on Saturday. June 9: Blue Rock Inn rocks with music - tonight it's Man Mountain Jr. Join us for “patio season” at the Blue Rock. All shows will be out on the scenic patio, weather permitting. Shows start at 7 pm. Cover charge is $5 and $9. Great food, tasty beverages and good times for all. Come early for dinner and stay late for great music. The Blue Rock Inn is located at 12567 Lee Hwy., Washington, VA across from RCHS. For details contact Jim McCullough at (540) 987-3190. Upcoming shows: 6/16 closed for a wedding 6/23 Rude Rock Family 6/30 Street Legal 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 9: Live music at Griffin Tavern Come to the Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill for some fun and music. Tonight between 8-11 p.m. it’s New Age Acoustic music by Gregory Lygon. June 10: Live music at Griffin Tavern More music and fun at The Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill. Tonight come and hear the sounds of “Free Beer” who will dazzle you with classic rock cover tunes. June iu - Mil Miirebcu evening “An Alfresco Evening" at the Unicorn 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 10: Classic Jazz Band Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band returns to The Theatre at Washington, Virginia for a concert on Saturday, June 10, at 8 p.m. The band “is swinging as hard as ever.” Tickets for the concert are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Phone (540) 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com. June 10: Multi Family yard sale There will be a multi family yard sale on Saturday, June 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 218 Main Street Washington. There will be clothes, linens, furniture, electronics. For more information, contact Jenny Stone at 675-3947. June 10: Picking Party Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will have their Picking Party on Saturday, June 10 at 6 p.m. at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department. All Bluegrass and Country bands are welcome. The Fire Department Auxiliary will be selling refreshments. Come out and enjoy a great night of fun in an alcohol and smoke free environment. For more information call Margarete Best at (540) 923-5016 or Michelle Jenkins at (540) 987-9440. June 10: Bikers wanted Come meet at the Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill at noon for a Bike Run. The destination is Outlanders in Luray to hear the fabulous dance cover band “Souled Out.” All are welcome! June 11: Family Reunion A Burke family reunion for the relatives of the late Charles Lewis and Bessie Burke will be hejd on Sunday June 11 at the Rappahannock County Park in Washington, starting at 10 a.m. All family members and friends are invited to attend and are asked to bring a covered dish. For more information call (540) 635- 9951. 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 life-affirming 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 11: “Growing up and Living in South Africa” “Growing-up and Living in South Africa” will be the topic of a discussion by The Reverend Nigel and Wendy Mollink on Sunday, June 11, at 3 p.m at The Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, Virginia. The public is invited to hear the personal experiences of the Mollinks’ being born and raised under the apartheid system and then being part of the miraculous transition to the integrated system of today in South Africa. Additionally, Nigel and Wendy will tell about their outreach ministry in a very rural, poverty area where 60% of the population does not have an income and HIV-Aids is extreme. Their efforts are assisted by contributions from Trinity and Leeds Episcopal Church of Hume, Virginia, along with assistance from “Hands of Hope” in South Africa. The Mollinks have been serving and worshiping at Trinity since mid-April while The Reverend Jennings (Jenks) Hobson, III is on sabbatical. They will be departing for their Johannesburg home in mid-June. Light refreshments will be served after the discussion period. For more information, contact the Trinity Church Office, (540) 675-3716. June 11: Long Mountain Nursery Daylilies are waiting for you Long Mountain Nursery daylilies have begun to bloom. The nursery will be open for retail on June 11,17,18, 24, July 1 & 2. Their hours will be 9-5 each of those days. They are looking forward to seeing many repeat visitors this season. If you want to contact them, email Sandy at (sandy@longmountainnursery.com) or call her at (5401 675-3707. June 13: Culpeper Minute Men Chapter Meeting The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the NSDAR will meet Tuesday, June 13, at 1:30 p.m. at The Kemper Residence, Main Street, Madison. The program, “James Lawson Kemper, Brig. General and Virginia State Governor" will be presented by Frank Walker, author and historian of Orange County, VA. The Chapter is made up of residents from Rappahannock, Culpeper and Madison Counties. June 14: Civil War Roundtable meeting The June dinner meeting of the Fauquier County CWRT will be held this evening at the Fauquier Springs Country Club near Warrenton. Evening starts at 6:30 p.m., dinner is at 7 p.m. and the program begins at 8 p.m. Chuck Mauro will be talking on “Herndon in the Civil War.” Those planning to attend should call Jim Flanagan at (540) 439-3549 for reservations. June 14-16: Football Camp at Rappahannock County High School Football camp at Rappahannock County High School for ages 8-14, will be from June 14-16 starting at 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The cost will be $25 per participant. Checks may be payable to Rappahannock County High School Football. There will be a flag football game on June 16th for 8 to 10 year olds, 11 to 12 year olds and 13 to 14 year olds. Parents are encourage to come watch their children play this flag football game! June 15: Potluck Party Calling all Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed! Join us for a potluck party on Thursday, June 15 from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. — celebrating RappFLOW’s new office and meeting space in Sperryville (next to Sunnyside Farm Market — formerly Rae’s Place) Bring food to share, or just bring yourself and a friend and learn about upcoming opportunities. For more information call Jean at 937-2603. June lb, lb: Kea cross Babysitter’s Training When you’re not there, the next best care! Babysitter’s Training prepares participants for the many responsibilities associated with caring for young children. The course features confidencebuilding activities, injury prevention, first aid and basic care skills practice. Each participant receives the heavily illustrated "American Red Cross Babysitter’s Handbook” — a valuable on-the-job resource. The Babysitter’s Training course will be offered from 1 to 5 p.m. on June 15 and 16. Minimum age to participate is 11 years old. Tuition of $35 must be paid in advance. Each student will receive a Red Cross babysitter’s back pack! Contact the Red Cross at 825-8611 for more information or to sign up for the class. A few spaces are still available. 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 lesleyarnold@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 Hackley’s Store Pickin’ Party will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2006 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Weather permitting) Rt211 East Amissville. Bring lawn chairs. All musicians/singers welcome. 50/50 raffle to benefit the Rappahannock Co. 4H program.* June 17: Rappahannock CO-Ed Alumni Softball tournament Rappahannock CO-ED Alumni slow pitch softball tournament. Alumni and spouses of alumni are welcome to play. June 17th at RCES Girls softball field. Register by June 15. Registration fee $20. Contact Robby Settle at 540-937-7525 or Kelley Settle at 540-987-8575. Proceeds go the Rapp softball program.Benefit the RCHS Girls Softball Programs June 17: Scrabble School Benefit Yard Sale On Saturday, June 17, from 9 a.m to 4 p.m , the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation will hold a yard sale to raise funds for the rehab of the Scrabble School building and grounds. As approved by the Board of Supervisors, the property will house the Rappahannock County Senior Citizen Center and the Scrabble School Heritage Center. All funds raised will go to the rehab and reuse project. The Foundation will accept donated items of good, resalable quality for the event. All items donated may be tax deductible. The sale will be at 174 Scrabble Road, Castleton. Please contact Dorothy Warner for information (540) 9878103. June ±t: sperryvine volunteer hire Department Auxiliary yard sale The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be having a fundraiser yard on Saturday June 17 at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department starting at 8 a.m. There sure be something for everyone. June 17: Mentoring Training Call for volunteers: men and women who enjoy being with youth, who can meet the requirement of a minimum of two hours a week, and for those who want to make a difference in the life of a young person. Call Carol Lucking, Starfish Mentoring coordinator, at 987-7204. Next training- June 17 at the library or by appointment. 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.frenchmancorner.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 18: Father Day breakfast at CGVFD Treat Dad to breakfast on Sunday, June 18, from 7 a.m. to 11 am. at the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department. Cost will be $7 for ages 12 and up, $4 for ages 4 to 11, and children under four are free. Sausage, bacon, biscuits, eggs, pancakes, coffee, milk and juice will be served. June 18: Father’s Day Breakfast Father’s Day breakfast on Sunday, June 18, at Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu will consist of eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, sausage gravy, home fries, fried apples, French toast, juice, coffee and tea. The cost for adults is $7. Children are $3.50 and kids age two and under will eat free. For directions call (540) 937-4110. 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. June 21: Rappahannock County Garden Club meeting The Rappahannock County Garden Club will hold its June meeting on Wednesday, June 21 at 1 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. Barbara Allaire, of Front Royal, will present a program on the making of pin-on and wrist corsages. Roses, herbs and perennials are the subjects of horticulture displays this month. In the design section, a parallel design, and a creative mass design using white flowers are the two categories. The public is cordially invited to come enjoy the refreshments, displays and program. For questions call Betty Wood at 987-8886. June 24: Coppage and Woodard Reunion Coppage and Woodard reunion will be held on June 24 at the Washington Fire Hall starting at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited. For more information call Louise Woodard at 675-2041. June 24: CGVFD Annual Horseshoe Tournament and Pig Roast Come and join the fun! Chester Gap Volunteer Fire & Rescue’s annual horseshoe tournament and pig roast on Saturday, June 24. Register by 11 a.m. Tournament starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Chester Gap carnival grounds, DJ music by Michael Ray Williams. The entry free will be $10 per person, $20 per team. There will be first, second and third place awarded to singles and partners. June 2&30: Third Annual Rappahannock Soccer Summer Camp Piayers will go through daily instruction of soccer fundamentals as well as team tactics each day. Players will experience great soccer games and learn new skills or sharpen skills they already havel Morning session, June 26th ~ June 30th 9a.m. to 12 noon, Age group 5-13 Cost: $75 includes fees, soccer ball & camp T-shirt Evening Session, June 26th - June 30th 5 p.m to 7 p.m. Age group 14-18 Cost: $65 includes fees, camp T-shirt & player evaluation summary. Registration will occur Monday, June 26th from 8 a.m to 9 a.m . For the morning session and between 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the evening session. Please contact Shay Bell with any questions: (540) 718-4404 $5 discount by calling ahead. June 27: RappFLOW Buffer Workshop RappFLOW Stream Buffer Workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 27, from 1 p.m to 4 p.m. Stream buffers are the areas of vegetation (trees, shrubs, and grass) along the stream banks. Keeping our rivers and streams healthy and maintaining diversity in our wildlife depends in part on the vitality of the stream buffers. Come join expert trainer Greg Wichelns, Director of the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, and RappFLOW director Christina Loock to learn more about streams and buffers and how to assess them. Be prepared for a fun afternoon of outdoor fieldwork. Opportunities to be involved in RappFLOWs new volunteer buffer evaluation program will be discussed (although no commitment is necessary). Please RSVP to Christina Loock at Christina@RappFlow.org or 937-5968. If you cannot make this training, but are interested in being involved in our volunteer program, please contact us. Also see www.rappflow.org for more information on field studies. June 28: American Red Cross Bloodmobile All are encouraged to come out to the Washington Fire & Rescue Hall on Wednesday, June 28 between 3-7 p.m. for the American Red Cross Bloodmobile. All donors will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a Jeep Liberty (winner to be chosen in October). The summer months are typically slow months for Blood Drives, so please make every effort to come out for this one. New donors are always welcome and encouraged to come out and donate. Also, those who donated at the Blood Drive at RCHS will be eligible to donate by June 28. For more information call Marie Riedel at 675-3638. July 4: Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration Join us in an Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration at the Recreation Park in Washington from noon until 3 p.m. Picnic lunch provided: hamburgers, hots,salads,watermelon,cookies and lemonade in addition to patriotic music,games for kids,new friends and old:.AII are welcome. Sponsored by RCDC the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee. 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. July 22: Rea Market and Yard Party On Saturday, July 22 the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire & Rescue’s will have a flea market and yard party at the carnival grounds in the fire hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will even pick up the items for you. For pick up call Adam Moore at 671-5839 or Stephanie Crawford at 635-5091 and leave a message. August 26: Democratic Committee yard sale The Annual Yard Sale of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee is not that far away - August 26th. Now is the time to look around the house to see what you'd like to donate: small furniture, holiday decorations, kitchenware, videotapes, how-to books. The fund-raiser yard sale this year will feature something new: a collector's corner, our own boutique for the very special items. To arrange a pickup for your donation please call Barbara Adolfi at (540) 987-9706 or Barbara Dennis at (540) 364-2569. 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 twoweek sessions, June 19-30, July 3-14, July 17-28, July 31 - August 11, August 14-25. Camp activities include swimming, canoing, hiking, arts and crafts, archery, informal sports. Belle Meade Swim Camp has three one-week sessions: June 5-9 for 3-6 year olds, June 12-16 and August 28 - September See EVENTS, Page B4 '<

Events From Page B3 1 for 4-8 year olds. For more information visit www.bellemeade.net/camp or call Susan Hoffman at 987-9748. Arts and Crafts Camp Arts and Crafts Camp gives children the opportunity to spend a week working on unique projects with a professional artist and percussionist Janet Kerig . The location is the Pavilion at the Rappahannock County Park across from little Washington. The emphasis is on creativity, fun, games and the great outdoors! The multi-media experience includes: tie dye, basket weaving, paper making from plants, watercolor painting, sketching, bead work, beeswax candle making, Cherokee plant prints on scarves, plant identification, natures walks and drumming! The goal of camp is for children to express themselves freely and to provide an atmosphere that nurtures the young artist, improve their hand skills and to give them the techniques to improve their sense of color, form and materials. Hours are Monday thru Friday 9am to 3pm. Dates are session 1; July 10 to July 14, session 2 is Aug 7 to Aug 11, session 3 is Aug 14 to Aug 18, session 4 is Aug 21 to Aug 25 .The cost is $155 per session. Second sibling $55. Call (540) 9878670 or email artsandcraftscamp@yahoo. com. Janet Kerig has a BA from the University of Maryland, is an exhibiting fiber artist, percussionist, and a joyful teacher specializing in Earth basketry, natural dyeing and children's folk arts. She has taught workshops at Mountain Laurel Montessori, Rappahannock Public Schools, Hearthstone School, Wakefield Country Day School, Sidwell Friends, Middle Street Gallery and the National Parfc Service at Glen Echo Park, Md. What style are you? We think of our homes as our haven from the outside world. What better place to establish a comfortable, selfexpressive habitat that functions the way we want it to. Your interior design style is a result of who you are. Further, if we also entertain, our homes make a definitive Country Living in Rappahannock County The Mil JEM House C. 1H42 - Victorian Ikxisc Oil 17.4 acres. The main house has 3 BDR and 2 full BA and guest hcxt.se hits I BDR and a (replace. 4 stall bam and outstanding views. $795,000 Conrad Thorne Aiu hter SLATE Milts 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 Four Springs Farm - 40+/- acre farm between Flint Hill and Ainissville. T wo parcels with majestic views of the Blue Ridge. Included is a lovely 3 bedroom, contemporary home. S1.150.IXX) Contact Chert Woodard The Farm at Wajlmt 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 Cheri Wootkmi ' - Hickersox 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 C'heri Woodard hi HERS K.OAI) - lhc ultimate outdoor enthusiast property, at the foot of Old Rag in Madison Co.. 7 acres in two lots with pleasant 2 bdr, 2bth cottage. Partially open and fenced. $379,000 Contact Martin Woodard C HASCHLIX)K S R(X. fi - This 446 acre Hunt Country estate has a remarkable natural setting, every expected amenity and is a splendid retreat tor country pursuits. Price upon request Contact Justin H. Wiley HliME Row - In the Old Dominion Hunt territory of Fauquier County, this 50 ± acres will make an ideal horse farm. The land is mostly open w ith great mountain views and a strong stream $880,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley FT. VAIJJX FARMHOUSE - An early farmhouse (xi 5 lovely acres in the beautiful FT Valley. It features 3 bdr and 1.5 bth. a large dining mom a country kitchen and fine mountain views. $395,000 Contact Clu-ri Wmdanl The Farmhouse os Jacksos I^ane - a lai-ge renuxlded farmhouse is the heart of this l()±acre property near Woodville. 3 bdr 4 bth. plenty of room tor friends mid family. $495,000 Contact ( hen Woodard ROUND Huj. t \KM - A pictwv perfect 57 acre retreat. Remodeled I770's fann house with a lodge-like ambience. bom. bunk house, spring house and cabana by the large pond. $1,145,000 Contact Cheri WotxJani RoCKEIXiE - Beautifully remodeled contcm|x>rary home on 11 acres with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge. 3 BDR. 3 BTH. screened porch, stone fireplace. More land available. $625,000 Contact Clicn Worn Ian I Coi'TMiE XI W ilM l(iKO\ E - C Xitstaikiing 11 +/- acre parcel \\ ilh quaint resk >rable tannin ruse ne;ir Washington, VA Pi >ikI. great \iev. pasture tensing - this purports has it all! $425,000 Cotium C/ieri Wtx/JiuiJ XVaiMLT BRANCH - Exceptional home in Huntly. 3 bdr. 4 bth cedar siding beautiful stone fireplace. 9 ft ceilings. 23 acres with gieat views and frontage on the Rappahannock River. $889,900 Contact Peter Wiley 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 r/ Lois Kerchner statement of how we want to be perceived. Some general types of interior design style are formal, casual, sleek, and eclectic. A formal style would include things like antiques or period reproduction furnishings. Or it might have high style contemporary furnishings using accessories with lots of symmetry. Casual style would be a relaxed, non-fussy look, with earthy colors and perhaps a display of a whimsical nature. A sleek style would be a sophisticated look that might be contemporary and make use of neutral colors, with accents of brights used sparingly. Those with eclectic style might rebel against the rules, but cohesively use styles of all sorts to create a look. Style encompasses everything that might establish individuality or character in a living space. Things like personal collections, accessories, and memorabilia may be as important as furnishings, floor coverings, and window treatments in your home. The important thing about establishing a style is “identity”. All of us have gone through stages in our lives that dictate a style, and eventually these stages cause an evolution in style. When we are young, often budget limitations can cause a sacrifice in style. Impulsively we may buy pieces that don’t work together or stand the test of time. As life progresses, family life may require a high need for durability. Combining styles with other family members often creates challenges and significant compromise. A good designer will carefully listen to you, observe your personality and tastes and help you establish the “look” that reflects you! Personally, I like to tour my clients’ homes with them on a first visit, and listen to what they like and don’t like about their existing surroundings. As we walk through their home, the client may casually explain their goals and the changes they are hoping to make. A very personal statement is made by the appearance of one’s home, and a good designer can help you put your stamp on the way it looks without allowing costly mistakes to be made. An Interior Designer will have many resources from which to integrate fabrics, paint treatments, furniture (both upholstered and case goods), floor coverings, wall coverings, lighting and accessories to distinguish your home as your own. outueuiiies styie is determined by the home itself—the architecture, the period of history during which it was built, or the period of history the architecture of the home is emulating. Some people are especially dutiful to the historic preservation of their homes, adhering to the rules that reflect the proper style. It may well be the reason that the choice was made to purchase the home. A love of history can dictate a style. A word of caution is to remember you live in a home, not a museum. And many times an unexpected, surprise feature can be used to establish personality in a room, and add just the right element of uniqueness to your home. As long as the room comes together in a cohesive way, i.e., the finish, scale, texture, or color is repeated in the rest of the room, a unique piece or accessory can be refreshing. Designers are often asked what style they prefer, or how can a designer be “good at” lots of styles. I answer by stating that good design can be expressed in as many ways as there are people with homes to decorate. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than helping a client put together their look. The elements of design remain the same—color scale, line, texture, rhythm, etc. How these elements are expressed is creative and different every time. If you have any design questions or would like to set up an appointment with me, call Interiors by Whitcaim at (540) 675-3905 or email me at whitcaim@aol.com.

Mulch holds in moisture and more Vegetables • Add organic mulch to the vegetable garden when your seedlings are about six inches tall. This will conserve moisture and discourage weeds. Make sure the soil is moist and the area is free of weeds before adding mulch. • If you are using transplants for a late-season planting of tomatoes, it is possible that the plants have reached a physiological stage of growth in which some flowers may be forming or even open at transplanting time. This can occur both in home-grown and purchased transplants. One problem with setting out plants with flowers or small fruit is the plants tend to mature one or more small fruits at the expense of desired vegetative growth. Thus, the plants remain fairly small, and their yield is low If time and labor are available, remove flowers and fruit at transplanting. • After your vegetable garden is well established, it is best to water it thoroughly once a week rather than giving it a light watering eveiy day. That way, a deeper root system is encouraged that will help the plants tolerate dry weather. Generally, an application of one inch of water to the surface will wet the soil to six or eight inches deep. • Continue plantings of warm-season crops, such as beans, squash and tomatoes. Tbward the end of the month, start seeds of Chinese cabbage and cauliflower for fall harvest. • Weed removal is important for a number of reasons. It Tips from a Master Gardener Sally Price Sperryville conserves moisture, conserves nutrients in the soil, and helps prevent the spread of disease and insects. Fruit and nuts • If you want a few homegrown fruits, but have no garden you can grow dwarf fruit trees, figs, strawberries, blueberries and even grapes in containers. • The flavor and yield of strawberries vary from year to year depending upon spring growing conditions. Excessive rainfall dilutes the flavor of the berries and increases loss from fungal diseases. • Strawberries picked early in the day keep best. Do not wash or stem berries until ready to use. Store berries in covered containers in the refrigerator. Flowers, trees and shrubs • Collect seeds of poppy, wild indigo, and bleeding hearts. Fall bloomers that get too tall, such as chrysanthemum, can be cut back by about one half now to reduce their fall height. • Spring-flowering shrubs, such as deutzia, weigela, viburnum and forsythia, should be pruned as soon as they complete bloom. • Mid- to late-June is an excellent time to take softwood cuttings of shrubs to start new plants. Some shrubs propagated in this manner are spirea, boxwood, and azalea. • Take care that newly planted trees and shrubs receive a thorough soaking each week. Soak the ground; do not sprinkle it lightly. Mulch to conserve moisture. It is also helpful to make a shallow depression around plants to collect water. • Mulch promotes faster growth of trees and shrubs than grass or ground covers. In three experiments across the country, researchers have shown that a number of different trees and shrubs including dogwood, forsythia, Burford holly, Japanese black pine and cottonwood had growth reduced significantly by both ground covers and grasses growing up to the trunk. • Additional pruning may be required this month on fastgrowing plants, such as juniper, privet and yew, to maintain a desirable shape during the growing season. • When dead or damaged branches are found on shade trees, prune them out immediately. Insects and wildlife • Remember that all insects in the garden are not pests. Be sure to properly identify insects as pests and check with your local extension office before treating. • Everyone can incorporate integrated pest management (IPM) practices in their gardening. Tb reduce pesticide use, plant cultivars that are resistant. Use pesticides that are least toxic to fish and wildlife, and minimize drift when applying chemicals, especially around fish and wildlife habitats. Use low-pressure sprayers, select nozzles that produce large droplets, and do not spray when it is windy. Always follow the instructions on the pesticide label. • lb protect bees that pollinate many of our crop plants, spray pesticides in the evening after bees have returned to their hives. • Japanese beetle traps are probably not appropriate for most home use because they tend to attract the beetles without trapping them all. However, if traps are used, recent research indicates that white is more attractive to Japanese beetles than other colors. Place traps at least 25 feet from fruit trees and roses to lure the pests away from treasured plants. • Bats can be an important weapon in a chemical-free arsenal for bug control. One big, brown bat can eat 3,000 to 7,000 insects each night. Attract bats to your yard by building and placing bat houses in your yard. Tb request plans, write to the Virginia Gardener, Department of Horticulture, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0327. Information taken from Virginia Cooperative Extension. Specific gardening questions should be directed to the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 675-3619. Rappahannock County Park boasts new arboretum By Jack Price Special to the Rappahannock News In early 2006, Sperryville Master Gardeners Jack and Sally Price developed a plan for a native plant arboretum to be located at the Rappahannock County Park on US 211. They presented their proposal to the Rappahannock County Recreational Facility Authority, which approved the proposal, with some minor changes, at its March meeting. The arboretum is designed to educate the public on the use of native alternatives to commonly used landscape trees and shrubs. The first bed was planted by Master Gardeners from the Four County Master Gardener Association in early May. When it is completed in Home and land transfers Piedmont District Stephen J. Morse and wife to Randolph D. Moss and wife, 9.6828 acres, Tax Map 26-6, $520,000 Arthur J. Smith and others to Paul B. Stevenson and wife, 1.6003 acres, Tax Map 38-85, $350,000 Jackson District SNL Construction Inc. to George L. Fletcher III and wife, 6.11 acres, Tax Map 32B1-B, $535,000 Hamilton Harris LLC to John Alldredge and wife, 10.7086 acres, Tax Map 31-29D, $295,000 Wakefield District Ralph R. Bates and wife to Rachel Harris Sanborn and husband, 13.9213 acres, Tax Map 21-1-H, $305,000 three years the arboretum will consist of seven beds along a winding path leading from the parking lot to the Rush river. All beds will be planted with small trees and shrubs that are native to Virginia and our eastern mountains. Start up funds were provided by the Four County Master Gardener Association while mulch and composting material was graciously provided by the Rappahannock Farmers Cooperative store. Plantings in Bed #1 include a Sourwood tree, also known as the lily-of-the-valley tree, and Little Henry variety of Virginia Sweetspire. All plantings are identified with signs by both their common and Latin names. Brochures describing th’e plantings and the overall project will soon be available in a box at the park. The next bed will be planted in the fall of this year. Master Gardeners will prepare, plant, and care for all the beds at no cost to the county. As this project progresses, the Prices will be looking for financial assistance from local businesses along with the donation of native plant materials from local nurseries. All businesses donating to the project will be recognized in the arboretum brochure that will be available to the public at the park. What it takes to be a Master Gardener Master Gardener volunteers are trained and supervised through Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) of Virginia Tech. A master gardener is a volunteer educator within his or her community who receives specialized training in environmental horticulture through VCE. All individuals receiving master gardener training receive a minimum of 50 hours of classroom instruction. There is an additional 50 hours (minimum) required in a hands-on internship spent on field experience in horticulture-based, education programs. A minimum of eight hours of recertification training is required annually along with 20 hours of work time in educational programming and/or volunteer coordination activities. The master gardener program is open to the public. 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The overall supervision of the project is under Alison Bremner the Extension Agent who manages the Master Gardener Program for Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison, and Orange Counties. For further information about this project, making donations, or for information on becoming a Master Gardener, please contact Rappahannock County Extension Agent, Kenner Love at (540) 675-3619 or by e-mail at klove@vt.edu. Obituaries Waverly Downing Frazier Castleton resident Waverly Downing Frazier, 80, of Castleton died Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal, VA. He was born May 29, 1926 in Rappahannock, VA to the late John and Mamie Frazier. Mr. Frazier was a member and treasurer of Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church where he was a devoted Christian. In his earlier years he loved to hunt, fish, coach the Ben Venue Men’s Baseball Team, and owned and operated dump trucks. He enjoyed conversation with friends and family but took great admiration in being a loving husband, dedicated father and grandfather to his cherished grandchildren, and a caring fatherin-law. tie is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Lillian V. Printz Frazier, three daughters, Ellen Frazier Wharton of Culpeper, Gail Frazier Pattie and her husband, Bill of Madison, Kate Frazier Tharpe and her husband, Mark of Culpeper, six grandchildren, Karen Lillard and her husband, T.M., Kim Peterson and her husband, DuWayne, Shannon Faulkner and her husband, Stephen, Tonya Searfoss and her husband, Dustin, Marcus Tharpe and Katlyn Tharpe, five great grandchildren, Andy Colvin and his wife, Kelly, Chelsea Colvin, Matthew Peterson, Malaya Peterson, and Noah Searfoss, and one great grandson, Curtis Colvin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one grandson, Matthew Colvin, one brother, Milton Frazier, three half sisters, Florence Printz, Emma Settle and Helen Settle, and one half brother, Clinton Eastham. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA 22701. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 5, 2006 at 1 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Burke officiating. Interment will follow in Culpeper National Cemetery with honors provided by the American Legion Post # 330 and V.F.W. Post # 2524. Pallbearers will be Richard Settle, Kenny Buraker, Charles Pullen, Earl Jewell, Mitchell Terry, and Linnie Wharton. Honorary pallbearers will be T.C. Lee, William Printz, Newbill Miller, Buck Pearson, and Jim Massie. Memorial contributions may be made to Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church, P.O. Box 174, Washington, VA. 22747. 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Photo by Miranda Hope CAVALIER: Rocio Loya will be attending the University of Virginia on a full scholarship. » V ...a _■ ■ ■ -i Photo by Jed Duvall WIDE OPEN: Saxophonist Brandon Lee is keeping his options open for the future concentrating first on basic studies. rnoio Dy noDen Kejty NO HORSIN’ AROUND: Maeghan Boucher is serious about her next step. It will be to South Dakota to study equine management. She is pictured here astride “Doc.” Where will all the seniors so? By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News This is a first. The graduating class of 2006 from Rappahannock County High School was given a survey to learn what he or she intends to do after graduation. Thanks in large part to the work of Miranda Hope and the school’s Next Step program, school officials can now look at the fist of the girls-becoming women and the boys-becoming men and see what each plans from now on. Some are firm and forthright in their determination, and seem to be in first gear, halfway out the door; they know where they Eire going, what they want to be. Others are in neutral, keeping options open, waiting for life’s dealer to spread out all the cards. The senior class of2006 is a large one, some 104 students, larger than those that came before, and those in subsequent years. Just over three quarters of them have checked the survey box that indicates higher education, a four-:year or twoyear college. At least some of those pointing toward junior college plan to upgrade to a four-year university experience later. Nearby Lord Fairfax Community College has a strong matriculation program just recently adding the College of William and Mary to their list. Students who gamer their associates degree with acceptable grades can make an easy transition into several state schools their junior year like the University of Mary Washington, James Madison University and others. The number reporting that they will simply go to work is 18. For some, it may mean formal education has ended, period. Others, however, may work for a year or two and then come back to the Next Step program looking for advice and help on resuming studies. This and other information comes from advisor Miranda Hope, who coordinates the Next Step Program, Rappahannock County College and Career Access Program. The program is funded with a grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, and is a partnership between the Rappahannock County Public Schools and the Headwaters Foundation. Hope pointed out that the grant was designed to help students from lower income families. “For many”, she said, “money is the issue, even at community colleges, which accept federal aid forms, offer no-interest payment plans, and have classes for $72.50 per credit hour.” Forty-three of the graduates checked the box indicating com Big Woods, Amissville, VA 103 acres of rolling woodlands, streams, springs, and old stone walls. In quiet area surrounded by larger farms in easement. Located between the villages of Amissville and Flint Hill, this property is in the heart of Old Dominion Hounds hunt territory and is the ideal setting for your new country home. $1,545,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Howie Swaim 540-522-3921 Little Hungry Run, Font Hill, VA Secluded 69 acres of woodlands bordering on two streams, Hungry Run and Little Hungry Run. Very private and peaceful rolling topography with winter views of mountains and surrounding farms and forest. Entrance on Crest Hill Road in desirable area north of Flint Hill. $685,500. Alan Zuschlag Howie Swaim 540-937-6124 540-522-3921 Little Long Mountain, Huntly, VA 25 acres on Little Long Mountain• Road. Magnificent wooded parcel of hardwood forest and rolling hills. Old stone wall along Little Long Mountain Road. With some slight clearing, outstanding views can be 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 ■'•n acres of spectacular Blue Ridge views. Historic 7,000 sq tt manor house, stables, guest house, tenant house, pool. High ceilings, oak paneled hunt room, 5 bedrooms, ' fireplaces. Perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. 540-687-6395 540-937-6124 S2.900.000. Ruth Ripley Alan Zuschlag 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 lor house or business in the charming and quiet village of Woodville. $299,000. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Blackwater Cabin, Castleton, VA A private retreat with frontage on both sides of beautiful Blackwater Creek. Over 11 acres of woods, fields, water and mountain views. Substantial log home with large county kitchen with 2 fireplaces; sun room 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 in Thornton Hounds territory. 85 + acres. Phenomenal views. Hazel River frontage. Spacious .3 HR, 3.5 BA main house. 2 BR managers house. 7 stall centeraisle barn, equipment garage: Kennel, machine shed, more. Tour board fencing. 6 large paddocks - all with water. 4 run-in sheds. Horse training/driving facilities. $2,885,000. Howie Swaim 540-522-3921 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 ■ i iww; Major's Hollow, Sperryville, VA 16+ wooded acres on a private right of way near the Shenandoah National Park In Sperryville. Springs, several bold streams, walking and riding trails, old stone walls and beautilul rolling terrain. Extremely private with several possible building sites to capture the gorgeous mountain views. $325,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Indian Run, Rixeyville, VA Grand colonial loaded with extras on 75 mostly wooded acres. Over 9,0()0 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. Granite counters, cherry floors, Windjammer windows, decks, balcony, porches, garages and more. Ail this plus 2nd old farmhouse. $2,750,000. Call for price with less land. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 1 RealEstate munity college is ahead for them. Said Hope, “community college is a great place for those not ready to leave home, who don’t feel ready to do collegelevel work, or who are unsure of their finances.” At least three in the class of ’08 have impressed Ms. Hope with outstanding ability, very high grades, obvious energy, and clear goals — and yet have no plans for the Fall. Why? Hope explained that they just plan to take a year off, and considers it a good idea. “Many Deans of Admission”, she said, “at even the most prestigious colleges, Harvard, for example, advise students to take a year off between high school and college.” Go out and travel, see the real world for a bit, is the suggestion. “Every kid has a different me patn , said nope. The survey of the seniors’ plans contained this surprise: no one taking up arms. No one has indicated that he or she is pointing toward the armed forces. Among the 76 percent of the class of ’08 who plan to go on to further studies, many are the first in their families to do so. This has a certain benefit that Miranda Hope identifies: it breaks the ice for younger siblings, sets an example, changes the family pattern. Rocio Loya is one of those who is the first in her family to go on with an education. Ms. Loya has been accepted at the University of Virginia and was awarded a full scholarship — “a full free ride” - as it is called. Four years tuition, room and board and expenses. The university saw a student with need, and granted the scholarship. Matt Wiese plays the saxophone in the Rappahannock County High jazz band and has put down that he will enroll in Lord Fairfax Community College. For Matt, the future is wide open — no specific career plans. His mother Margaret, after the jazz band concert last weekend, gaid she hopes her son will move on to a four-year program some time later. Another jazz band saxophonist, Brandon Lee, also has in mind “basic studies”, as his dad Brian put it. Brandon’s mother Annie said she wants him “to be the best of whatever he chooses to be.” Maeghan Boucher has firm plans to be in the saddle. In the saddle aboard her barrel-racing quarter horse “Doc”. Maeghan will travel farther from home than most of her classmates, attending National American University in Rapid City, South Dakota. She will major in equine management. For students, parents and community educators, it may be many years before the full value of the Next Step program is understood in Rappahannock County. For the first time in its history the high school has a program and an individual devoted full time to helping youngsters, pointing the way, propelling them forward, showing how the forms work, where the financial aid is, illuminating the application process, providing inspiration. It may well be that this week’s graduates have to show up decades hence with their own children in tow and careers in full flower before the community fully grasps the return on the investments, the funding that makes Next Step possible. Advisor Miranda Hope encourages students and parents to contact the program with questions. The telephone number is 540 987 8335. Her email is mirandahope® yahoo.com The Next Step office is across the hall from the high school auditorium. There is more information at www headwatersfdn.org.

School News from Around the County Chappells Comer Celebration for the Class of 2006: Graduation will be Saturday, June 10, 9 a.m. at the RCHS gym. Congratulations to all of our candidates for graduation upon their many individual and collective accomplishments. Graduation Parking Change: Due to the construction of the RCHS Track and Field complex, parking is no longer permitted on the football/soccer field (behind the gym) for graduation. Once all parking spaces are filled at RCHS on the morning of June 10, a “lot filled” sign will be placed at the main entrance to the school driveway. Drivers will be asked to park at RCES and ride free shuttle bus service to and from RCHS before and after graduation. The shuttle buses will operate from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. and for one hour after the graduation ceremony has concluded. Scholarship winners: Thank you to the Rappahannock Community for your many thousands of dollars of support: Lord Fairfax Community College Principal’s Award - Samantha Brown Tech Prep - Robin Baumgardner College Board - Blair Atkins Salem Ruritan-Bill Kyle & Presidential - Allison Antony Freedom Scholarships - Chad Carroll & Ashleigh Lamm a Culpeper Regional Hospital Auxiliary - Ashleigh Hawkins & Courtney Hutcheson Claude Neff Memorial Scholarship - Ashleigh Hawkins Alpha Delta Kappa Teaching Scholarship - Bethany Dodson Johnny Jenkins, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Bethany Dodson & Justin Gheen Anne Keyser Trust Fund - Justin Gheen College Guide Scholarship - Larry Oliver & Justin Gheen Dylan Corbin Memorial Scholarship - Nitosha Silvey, Courtney Hutcheson, Will Norman & Justin Gheen Graham Hackley Scholarship - Justin Gheen & Jacob Dodson PiedmontAssoc. of Realtors ScholarshiD - Bethany Dodson Julia Boddie Educational Scholarship - Justin Gheen & Jacob Dodson Lois Snead Arts and Crafts Scholarship - Ibmmy Pendleton E. Franklin Warner Memorial Scholarship - Ashleigh Hawkins Next Step Dream Awards - James Orange, Justin Gheen, Alicia Vanegas, Jason Jenkins & Nitosha Silvey Paul Andrew Nichols, Sr. Scholarship - Bethany Dodson Rappahannock County Lions Club - James Orange Rappahannock County math, Science and Engineering Scholarship - Justin Gheen Franpis J. Leonard Scholarship - Justin Gheen Mary P. Marocchi Nursing Scholarship - Allison Antony Mary Beth Williams Memorial Scholarship - Devin Day, Allison Antony & Ashleigh Tamma Maiy Beumer Award - James Orange ■ James J. Kilpatrick Writing Award - Courtney Hutcheson Culpeper Soil and Water Scholarship - Ashleigh Lamma Virginia TechPamplin Leader - Emily Hilscher Rappahannock County Culinary Scholarship - Robbie Swann Elizabeth Biggs Memorial Scholarship - Justin Gheen, James Orange & Nicole Brown Successful Spring Sports Seasons: Varsity Baseball, Softball, Girls’ Soccer, and Boys’ Soccer teams had solid regular seasons and advanced to the semi-final rounds of the respective Bull Rim District tournaments. None of the four advanced to the district finals. Boys’ Soccer lost 3-2 in overtime to the defending State Champion, Clarke County . In Track and Field the following Panther placed in Region B competition to advance to the State Track meet: Samantha Brown was 4th in the high jump. Samantha Brown went on to earn 10th place in the State with a jump of 5’0” in Radford over the weekend. Congratulations! RCHS Track / Field Update: The contractor has planted the Bermuda seed. Washington VFD Photo courtesy of Kathie Russo TINY GRADS: Wakefield Country Day School had a large class of graduating kindergartners this year. Chief Ann Spieker has agreed to provide river water for irrigation on a temporary basis. We are in the process of selecting a contractor to install the pump in the well donated by LeHew Well Drilling. Paving on the track should commence during the week of June 13. The facility is scheduled to open in late August. Hearthstone School May has been a busy month for students at Hearthstone School. At the beginning of the month, Hearthstone’s Waldorf Advisor, Hans-Joachim Maa^ke, arrived at the school for his annual visit. Mr. Maatke is a Waldorf expert hading from Stuttgart, Germany, where he teaches in the Waldorf School. He consults with numerous Waldorf Schools throughout Europe and the United States, and spends a week with Hearthstone on an annual basis to assist teachers with lesson plans and curricula, as well as meeting to advise the School on policy, operations and development matters. On May 12, Hearthstone hosted the annual Poetry Reading for students of Rappahannock County. Eveiy student at Hearthstone from first through 12th grades performed poetry, and most of the middle and high school students performed original works, some of which were performed to original music. Hearthstone students were joined by students from the Mountain Laurel Montessori School at Bell Meade, and presented a wonderful evening ior parents Etna mends. On May 15, senior citizens from the Rappahannock County Senior Center visited the school, arriving by limousine. Fourteen senior citizens were escorted around the school by the middle and high school classes, enjoyed a musical performance given by the 4th-5th grades and snacks served by other school classes. The afternoon was closed by the Nursery / Kindergarten classes, which presented each Senior with a flower. Hearthstone School was visited by Mikael Zayat, a renowned 7th generation alchemist from Egypt. Mr. Zayat creates botanical and herbal aromatherapy blends, and met with each Hearthstone class to talk about plants and their uses, ana to taKe a plant laentincation walk. Field trips for the month included strawberry picking for the 2nd grade and a visit with the peregrine falcons and Park Biologists in the Shenandoah National Park for the 4th-5th grades. The 6th-7th grades are finishing their lesson block on the Renaissance, while the High School classes are closing out the year learning about mechanical physics, studying how engines and refrigeration works. High schoolers graduated on June 2. Hearthstone School is accepting applications for new students for the 2006-2007 school year. Parents interested in learning more about Hearthstone School may call the school office at 540-987-9212 to arrange a visit or obtain application materials. JUST LISTED 1 Eight room 2-story stucco home f located in village of Flint Hill. Oak floors & 5-panel doors throughout house, FP, glass French doors to f side porch, den w/ separate outside entrance, 1/2 baths, floored attic, | & utility basement. One acre f w/ blooming flowers/shrubbery. | Two-story/2-car garage w/ upstairs potential for guest quarters/studio. $329,000 I EXTRAORDINARY VALUE I Two custom built cedar sided houses on a secluded 22 plus acre lot near Laurel I Mills. Main house has 4 BR and 4 BA, as well as lovely deck facing the woods with f terrific attention to detail throughout.Finished walkout basement. f I . . I | Second house has 2 BR and 2 BA all on one level. Perfect for in laws or expand- | , ed family. Deck. Beautiful plantings. Priced to sell at over $150,000 below recent assessment. $795,000 Strange & Company Realtors, LLC Philip Strange/Broker 540-937-5858 Jean Uiiard/Associate Broker 540-675 3670 v. oust*! vauon onscious c ompany 540-675-1010 infx)®stk.\n(;ereau-:st.ate.com 291-B Main Strekt • Washington, Virginia - ^ ts> Summer Reading Program begins Summer is here and it’s time for the Rappahannock County Library’s Summer Reading Program. Registration began June 7, and the last day to register is Wednesday, August 2. Readers will be able to earn patches and medals, and there are lots of special activities planned. Mark your calendar for the these special events in June: Wednesday evening, June 21: “The Llama Pajama Party” starts at 6:45 p.m. at the library. Yes, there will be Llamas! From 7:15- 8:00 its “Once Upon a Summer Solstice.” Come dressed as your favorite character from a fairy tale, folk legend, or modem tale hero. Thursday morning, June 22: The 4th annual “Teddy Bear Picnic” will be held at the Rappahannock County Park from 10 a.m. - noon. There will be a story time with the Berenstein Bears, oheck it Out Dave Shaffer cratts, and face-painting. Saturday afternoon, June 24: “Castle Building for Parents as Supervised by Their Children.” Bring your cardboard boxes, tubes, paper cups, etc., to the library from 1-4 p.m. Tip sheets will be available to help you get started. There will be lots of other special events and programs throughout the summer. Check here, or the library’s website at www.rappahannocklibrary.org for updates. You can also pick up an infor Illustration by Zita Newcome mation sheet at the library. For all you participants and supporters of RCL’s “By George, It’s Washington’s Birthday!” the Young Writer’s & Artists Show was recently named a regional selection by the American Association for State and Local History. The program is now under consideration for the Association’s National Merit Award. Congratulations to the Rappahannock community! V: fr O fr '&"j 'O. mm ■S' i THANK YOU 3 PATRICIA BARTHOLOMEW I & RAPP REAL ESTATE PPAHANNOC K COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Photo courtesy of Rappahannock Real Estate Cool cart Water coolers to the fields, extra equipment, an injured player needs a ride - it all got a little easier thanks to a generous gift from Butch Zindel and Trish Bartholomew at Rappahannock Real Estate in Washington. They donated a work cart for the school’s use which was delivered last Wednesday. Athletic director J.D. Almond was thrilled and is optimistic about future partnerhips and support from the business community to “make things happen.” mm'M The Best. One Home at a Time “ vmam maiiy traditional touches. New. light cherry k master suite fireplaces plus a large deck and mini-estate surrounded by ESL1&! ye ® Rick Kohle: 540675-1373 • RealEstatem.com/KoUa> tflfimr'iiiiiitf

Rappahannock News Editor Anita Sherman presented this year’s Male Athlete of the Year Award to Jason Jenkins. Samantha Brown took the newspaper's honors as the Female Athlete of the Year. Happanannock county High School Athletic Director J.D. Almond presented the school’s Female Athlete of the Year to Courtney Hutcheson. Dos Allen was named the Male Athlete of the Year. A joyful Lisa Maloney (left) received the schools Sportmanship Award while Anne-Ashleigh Lamma took home the Neil Burke Memorial Award. Rappahannock County High School 2006 Athletic Awards Student athletes, parents, relatives, friends, coaches and school officials gathered last Thursday evening for this year’s athletic awards. The culinary students prepared a welcoming pasta dish with a green salad and a whole array of sweet things for everyone to have a filling but light feast. Cere'monies were held in the coolness of the auditorium. YEAR-END AWARDS ! • Male Athlete of the Year: Dos Allen Female Athlete of the Year: Courtney -1 Hutcheson !> Rappahannock News Male Athlete of the Year: Jason Jenkins Rappahannock News Female Athlete of the Year: Samantha Brown _* Rappahannock High School Sportsmanship ** Award: Lisa Maloney Neil Burke- Memorial Award: Anne' Ashleigh Lamma PANTHER BASEBALL Varsity Baseball Coach: Jeff Jenkins Assistant Coaches: Hodge Miller, Brad Estes Most Valuable Player: Jason Jenkins Coach’s Award: Ethan Russell Dillon Corbin Award: Jacob Dodson Junior Varsity Baseball Coach: L.B. Settle Assistant Coach: Tripp Barron Most Valuable Player: Jonathan Butler Coach’s Award: Charles Crawford J. Photo by Connie Smith SOFTBALL STARS: Coach Ritchie Burke was honored that half of his players were named to AllDistrict Teams. Pictured from left to right are: Utility Player Amanda Smoot (2nd Team), Short Stop Emily Carter (2nd Team), Third Baseman Noel Johns (2nd Team), 1st Baseman Katie Burke (2nd Team), Pitcher Rebecca Tupper (2nd Team) and 1st Team All-District Catcher Christina Naramore,' Junior Panther Baseball Coach: Bob Czekaj Assistant Coach: Hector Tbrres Most Valuable Player: Conner Miller Coach’s Award: Justin Fitzmorris Baseball Individual Honors Jason Jenkins - 1st Team All-District Alex Sharp - 2nd Team All-District Ethan Russell - 2nd Team All-District PANTHER SOFTBALL Varsity Softball Coach: Richie Burke Assistant Coaches: Earl Mills, Fred Naramore Most Valuable Player: Christina Naramore Coach’s Award: Noel Johns Junior Panther Softball Coach: Paul Gall Assistant Coach: Mike Early Most Valuable Player: Megan Early Coach’s Award: Megan Lee Softball Individual Honors Christina Naramore - 1st Team All-District Katie Burke - 2nd Team All-District Noel Johns - 2nd Team All-District Emily Carter - 2nd Team All-District Rebecca Tupper - 2nd Team All-District Amanda Smoot - 2nd Team All-District PANTHER GIRLS SOCCER Varsity Girls Soccer Coach: Jared Nieters Assistant Coach: Taylor Wood Most Valuable Player: Alicia Vanegas Coach’s Award: Courtney Hutcheson Girls Junior Soccer Coach: Natalie Hathaway Assistant Coach: Mark Ramey Most Valuable Player: Sophie Krometis Coach’s Award: Kendra Settle Girls Soccer Individual Honors Morgan Flournoy - 1st Team All-District Alicia Vanegas - 2nd Team All-District PANTHER BOYS SOCCER Varsity Boys Soccer Coach: Shay Bell Assistant Coaches: Dave Gillis, Preston Will Most Valuable Player: Matt Lawrey Coach’s Award: Tom Pendleton Uli Maeyer Award: Isaac Raney Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Coach: Rich Hogan Assistant Coach: Jim Racer Most Valuable Player: Jim Silvey Coach’s Award: Ben Pendleton Boys Junior Panther Soccer Coach: Jim Oyster Most Valuable Player: Jonathan Letson Coach’s Award: Andrew Oyster Boys Soccer Individual Honors Matt Lawrey - 1st Team All-District Dos Allen - 1st Team All-District Alex Ramey - 2nd Team All-District WiU Sonnett - 2nd Team All-District Shay Bell - Coach of the Year TRACK AND FIELD Coach: Scoft Stephens Assistant Coaches: Mark Kaiser and Scott Wilde Girls Most Valuable Player: Samantha Brown Girls Coach’s Award: Marie Scavetti Boys Most Valuable Player: Chris Harris Boys Coach’s Award: E.J. Estes Rapp’s U12 girls soccer into final games By Jim Humbles Special to the Rappahannock News This past weekend June 3, the Rappahannock Blue Bombers traveled to Culpeper to face off on their last game. It was quite a game. The undefeated Culpeper team was ready to add another victory to their list. The Blue Bombers started off early with a goal but Culpeper came back quickly and was ahead most of the game. Finally at the last few minutes The Blue Bombers slipped one in tying the score 5-5. Bryn Sonnett, Caitlin Humbles, Payton Bailey and Haley Hogan all were able to score. Shelby Burnett was goalie for first half and Lauren Light the second and they had their hands full the whole time. The Sour Apples headed down to Madison hoping to add another victory to their undefeated season. Once again the playing conditions were appalling. The field had not been mowed and the grass was 8 inches high, ruts everywhere. The girls played hard but were unable to beat a previously defeated team. Final score 2-3. Shelby Burnett helping the Sour Apples out as goalie the first half with Cullen McCarthy the second. The Sour Apples have one more game this Saturday June 10, at home against Culpeper. Teamwork was the name of the game for both games. The girls have really become a team with everyone contributing. They have shown remarkable improvement since the beginning of the season. Photo courtesy of Jim Humbles ROUGH FIELD: Sour Apples player Bryn Sonnet works hard against Madison team. Take me out to the ball game Fauquier got off to a quick start with four runs in the first inning. Nathan Malack made a defensive gem at second base to end the threat. Brett Smith led off the bottom of the first for the Cyclones and belted a triple into left center field and would eventually score on a pass ball. Fauquier added to their lead over the next three innings, however Rappahannock was not to be denied as Chris Myers ripped a second run triple into left field in the 4th inning and Jermaine Butler added a grand slam home run in the 5th to tie the game. Pitchers Andrew Lambdin, Brock Smith, Cody Norris, Chris Myers and Brett Smith all racked up 11 strikeouts for the Cyclones. The Cyclones next game action will be on Sunday afternoon, June the 11 at Stuart Field when they host round robin games with both Winchester and Fauquier. ■jSi Photo courtesy of Brian Smith CYCLONES UP TO BAT: On Sunday, May 21 st, the Fauquier Fire 9-year-old team traveled to Amissville to take on the Rappahannock Cyclones 9-year-old team at Stuart Field. Tbp Row - Brian K Smith, head coach Middle Row - (left to right) Brett Anderson, asst coach, Brett Smith, John William Anderson, Tyler Wilson, Jermaine Butler, Chris Myers, Logan Sharp. 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Beautiful contemporary off Rt. 50 West. 3 BD s, lots of beautiful exposed wood, huge living room, gorgeous family room on lower level w/bar & hot tub. 1-car detached garage, outbuilding, peaceful wooded backyard .playhouse, dose to the lake. Call Tammy Rogers 9 540-247-7742. # Prada*u|S5S>' Open Houses •- j New heal, a/c system. mol, wondows Recessed light. HW lltH>rs. new Bathrooms & kitchen, ceramic tiles. w2w carpel! Spacious 2BR. 2BA home with sunroom. detached workshop, garage & wine/ri*M cellar. Nataliya Fox, The Baily Team Real Estate 571-212-9279 r~ — —v Real Estate for Sale ; V-_________) BRAND NEW HOME iso vo . FLOORS matt* ton - *oou,uuu Largest home in Subdivision. Wood floors on mam level 5 Huge Bedrooms All bump-outs" Sunroom, deck, laundry on upper level, deck Backs to common area and playground Landscaping Krw Info, ( all 1-800-286-3009 Il)#2073. or call David 703-675-2759 Real Estate for Sale Must Sell! Lansdown- Priced below market! Never lived in, Hrdwd floors, 9ft ceilings, dec. molding, 4b, 2 1/2 VA, gas firepl, jacuzzi MBA. Still under Bldr's Warranty SELLER WILL PAY FIRST 2 MORTGAGE PAYMENTS!! CALL: 703-216-5769 Real Estate for Sale LOOKS HR\N|> \K\\-lNy( II I M K.llltOKIIOOl) Manassas $559,500 l arge. Bright, Open Home.- Hardwood Hoots or upper floor. Two fireplaces. Large quiet lot m beau tilul n/hood Priced below value. Perfect for a couple or a family. Motivated Seller. Free Recorder Info Call 1-800-286-3009 ID# 2062. ™Keller Williams QJ ca n ~Real Estate for Sale J WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME IN QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD Less than 2 years old. this home on a premium lot is onl> 10 minutes from: Culpeper 4 br/| 3.5 ba with up ic. mvc u muuu humic. n/winnj iiuuin on main, large deck, finished walkout basement. Lot surrounded by woods tor total privacy. Listed 30K under appraisal Free Recorded Info Call: 1-800-289-3009 II>#2052 David Silver. Keller Williams. 703-675-2759 r L Real Estate for Sale FANTASTIC price, t loaded with I upgrades! OVI K l6iHJ + SC)/b I of fabulous living space on just over 1 /3 OF AN ACR£:I Wonderful Loudoun Co I .oration Open House Sunday 6/11 1P-5P. $649,900 ZUJ-.il/-14U4 Weichert Realtors' Real Estate lor Sate Quail Ridge in Amissville, VA This stately 5 BR 3.5 BA brick front colonial is privately located on 6 gorgeous acres. Master bath includes jetted soaking tub. Impeccable HW floors throughout the#main Ivl. Complete guest suite downstairs that includes full kit., living area, BR & Laundry room. Too much to mention, come and see for yourself. $524,900 Call Jean Jones 703-963-7834 09 ft Real Estate for Sale Haymarket VA - Evergreen Country Club MMH m* »>sark msmmmma $1,150,000 Custom Colonial on 2 Acres backing to country club property. Truly unique home in gorgeous setting. Large rooms, gourmet kitchen. Plank oak floors, arched doorways. and amazing woodwork throughout. Screened porch, fountains, in ground pool Walk to clubhouse without crossing street! By appt only. Dianne Lemanaki 703-754-0097 Real Estate for Sale Haymarket, VA $415,000 Immaculate TH hacks to pond and fairway in gated Piedmont golf course community. Awardwinning neighborhood with indoor/outdoor pools, fitness center, tennis courts. & much more. Spacious home with 3 finished levels, 3 bedrms, 2 full and 2 half baths, huge kitchen. morning room, fireplace in lower level, beautiful deck, tons of upgrades! Dianne l.tmanski 703-754-0097 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, Jetfersonton. Start at $285K *30 Acs w/ river frontage, estate parcel, add I acreage up to 70 acs, Jeffersonton. S595K OLAFSEN REALTY (540)347-1505 www.olafsen.com Real Estate for Sale Real Estate for Sale J Haymarkel, VA 5 BR Colonial on gorgeous 10 uiu-s with }V lim- pond \l..v. i (| ready home, wonderful selling, space for hoo-cv .uound 'L. ...rim j from Evergreen Country Club. Includes scpaiu'c 5 acre lot c\. k-i : lent investment opportunity or option to build Jk i.ii home M... \ j possibilities, including changing lot K*unJ:iru> lo'opmmv tm- u-; development. ! Dianne I^emanski 7(0-754-00*17 T \ Estate for Sale _) Open House I June 11, lp.m.-4p.m. j MANASSAS CITY $629,000 8605 Dutchman (Hun I mile to Old Town & VRK. Oorecous 4 yr < )IJ. 4BR, 3.5BA. cul-de-sac, cull lor diucuous. Jobin Realty (703) 599-2765 .---\ Real Estate for Sale • - _/ 280 Redstone Rd. ( iiks Juik lion. V.\ ' Country living with the tuineiiiuu.: of being located S within 20 minutes o! Winchester. V/\ 3 BR - 2 hath Rancher situated on 3.44 acres. Home features pellet stove in living mom and huge family room in basement, front &. real decks and a I car detached garage S320.000 Betty Summerfield - Realtor (540) 533-8524 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 7

Leesburg Downtown 2, Lg 1BR apts. Big rooms, tall ceilings. Lots of light and charm. Heat & water incl. $725/mo & $825/mo. Sharon .Buchanan , Remax Renaissance. Only excellent credit apply 703-727-1172 011 HellUW Condos Warrenton 55+ condo, new large lux, 2BR, 2BA, den, snrm, pool. Beaut view. $1995/mo 540-347-1975. f 101 Open Houses Leesburg: SF 4BR, 2.5BA, walkout bsmt. Grt comm. Open Sun 1-4. 903 Catoctin Clr. 703-303-5903. Slone & Assoc. Open House 6/11, 12-4pm. 5 level split. 4BR/ 3FB, priv. fenced lot. 1 34 04 Parcher Ave. Herndon, V A. 20170. $530,000 Irene Lambert (703)615-9488 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 ( '— 101 Open Houses L. J OPEN HOUSE Leesburg 399K Sat 6/10 1-4. 310 Stallion Sq. NE. Elegant, fully ren. 4BR, 3.5BA, TH. HW firs, w/o, deck, patio, ceramic tile. Suzzan (703)618-5611 OPEN HOUSE Sun, 6/11,- 1-4 348 Baish Dr Leesburg $474,900 4BRs, 3 '/2 B, 3 fnshd Ivls, porch, fncd yrd, 1 car gar. Michele Gibson 703-401-6221 Keller Williams Ready Sun 1-4, Lovettsville. Spac 1 lvl 3BR rambler. Many upgrds. in-ground pool, great views, 4+ acs. Dir: Leesburg, Rt 7W, Rt 9W. Rt 287N, R Broadway, R Mil!town to drvwx on R #12821. The Real Estate Network (703)450-7440 022 Rentals ■ Houses 'N J 4BR Foreclosure! Only $21,500' Stop Renting! For listings call 800-749-8168 ext 1278. 5BR, 3.5BA, In-law suite, convenient to Cville & Culpeper, all the extras!! $1400/mo. (540)832-7773 Berryville: 3BR, 1BA, all brick rambler w/ partial fin. W/O Bsmt. HW firs, FP, Gar, w/ fantastic mtn. views. Lrg porch, $1200. Avail now. 540-323-1377. Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 r—" \_L Pets J FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com for a complete up to date listing Announcements J HIRING FOR 2006* POSTAL POSITION! ■ MIN. STARTING PAY $18.00/HR. • FEDERAL BENEFITS • NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED 1-800-584-1775 mimw r VAnnouncements FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMEHTS, ANNUITIES and INSURANCE PAYOUTS (800) 794-7310 JXLWentworthmeansCASHNOW terStnjcturedSettJements! As seen | onT.V.' Announcements inftrtik ample aptrioKt At joys of ptrtnthood tod group toJSftOOfl? r 022 v Rentals — Houses Charles Town WV - 3BD, 1 BA. Circa 1899 restored farmhouse loc on beaut, horse farm. CAC, W/D. $1195/mo. No pets. 304-725-2729. Charming 1BR, 1BA house on 1 4 acreage in the country. Near Brambleton, close to Rt. 50 and Dulles Toll Rd. Very priv. on dirt rd. Freshly painted HW firs, pets ok. $1250. Dep. and refs req (540)338-3051 Clarke County 4BR, 2'/:BA home in quiet nghbrhd on 5 acs. 3 car gar w/ floored storage, Irg trex deck, MBR w/fpl & walk-in closet. Lrg laundry rm, “Cedar Works” P 1 a y g r n d , DirecTV & ADT S.S. installed. Great Views of the Blue Ridge Mtns. Lawn svc incl. $2000 mo. Avail end of June. Call Brett A. Sowder, ERA OakCrest Realty. (540) 450-1218. Furn 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 Linden, Chalet, 4BR. 2BA, FP, horse stable. 20acs, panoramic views, near exit 13 I66, $1700. (540)683-1998 LOVETTSVILLE Area Top floor brick ranch. 3BR, 2BA, fpl. all appls. $1400/mo. Call 540-882-3686. Marshall 4BR, 3.5BA, 2-car attached grge, fin. bsmt, beaut, views, part of 200+ acre farm, non/smoking. Avail. Immed. $2200/mo. (703)534-5351 Quaint cottage. Smokehouse Winery, Sperryville. 2 Ivls, Stone fireplace, Pristine views, $900/mo furn. Call Broooksie Wells (540)272-4554 Blue Creek Realty, LLC. to view. MLS# RP6066519 S022 v_ Rentals ■ Houses Rappahannock Co: Unique farmhouse located 25 min from Warrenton. Wood beams, pine floors, Bl bookcases, 1 BR 2 BA, great room, sunroom. Beautiful views!$1200/mo avail 5/1. Owner/ Agent 540-675-4901. Rappahannock County-3 BR farmhouse, Ig farm, Ig fenced yd. Loads of closet space, eat-in kit & sep. DR, Pets, children & husbands OK. Avail May 1. $1,390/ Mo MUST have verifiable refs, deposit & 1 st month rent. Butch Zindel 675-1190 Rapp'k County 3BR, 2BA new home. 27 acs w/ paddocks & run in sheds. $2000/mo. Call Piedmont Property 540-675-1675 Rent or Rent to Own Leesburg => 4BR/2.5ba. 3 fin levels, 2(XX)sf. huge fned yd. Priced from SI 700. => 3BR/1,5ba, 2 levels, Priced from $1250 => 2BR/1,5ba, 2 levels, Priced from $1195 => 2BR/lba condo. Priced from $995 RKSTON - 3BR/2ba condo. Priced from $1395. Don't see what you're looking for? Others Available. Flexible Terms. OLREA 703-621-7166 Roommates to share. Purcelville, huge SFH. $550/ mo. to $850 703-405-1462 or 703-554-4960 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 Announcements LAID-OFF RECENTLY? I As the wold's busiest tnx*ng company. ScbneOsr National's business s grwwnq and we re hmg • Experience rewarded but not required •Company-prowled COL taring tor qualified candidates • $34,500457,500 (depending or experence] • immediate oenefits tor experienced drivers • Sign-on bonus may apply Apply Online 0 KHMKMljODSXOlii Orcad-MMPPflDEli-SOM?-’®! RESPECT Isn't it time you got more? • Company-provided CDL training tor qualified candidates • S34.500-S57.500 (depending on experience) Ijt • Home Run program ■ t7 Keeks oft yearly Apply Online e schnetderiobs.com _ Or call 1-800-44-PRIDE | (HUH4MW3) Real Estate for Sale r a V y K\( I.ISIVK NKKillKOKII(>(>!> Gated Community on edge ol Front Royal l+Aeres. remodeled, new hardwood, carpets Large rooms. Club house vv. tennis/p»>ol. Lots ol kids Motivated Seller. Free Into. $324,000 Call 1-800-286-3009 ID# 2012. HuamuMM Keller Williams QJ © r 022 Rentals Houses "\ J SFH in Purcelville. Over 3000 sq. ft. $2300/mo negotiable. Beatifully maintained. Short term lease for higher rent. Pets, case by case. (703)405-1462 or (703)-554-4960 Shannondate, WV 4BR. 3BA, , LR. office, fam rm. W/D. 20min/ Leesburg, 30min/ Reston, 45mls/Tysons $1800. (571)283-2403 SHORT TERM: Near Shenandoah Nat'I Park & River. Quick access to 166 at Linden. New fully furnished water view contemporary. Stunning house! 3 BR 2 BA. Full bsmt. Decks galore! See Vacation Rentals at www. sherrysnyder.com for photos. $2000/mo. Owner/Agent 540-675-4901. SPERRYVILLE, VA nr Old Rag mtn. 3BR. 2.5B. home office, 5ac fenced pasture. 2 decks. $1450/mo. Call 540-987-7263 SUMMIT POINT. Jefferson County, WV. Lrg single Fam home w/gar on 372 acres. Built in 20Q0. 4BRs, 3V2B, all appl's, CAC. oak & tile firs, covered front porch, lrg deck off back, well & septic, barn & pasture avail for add'l rent. Sec dep., credit appl. $2500/mo. Call 540-955-1384. WARRENTON, 3br 1ba turn house $1800 & 1BR turn house $1400. pets, yard, on 200ac farm540-272-3766 Warrenton, Short-term rental, 4BR, 3BA. $2800/mo. No pets/ smoking. (540)878-1088 Washington: 3BR, 2.5BA, brick rambler. 1 car gar. No pets Lease & SD req'd. $1200/mo. 540-675-3670. Waterford Area 2/3BR, 3B. restored farmhs on 4acs. Truly beaut, prop/views. 10 min to MARC/15 to Greenway $1700. 540-882-3686 (o33Rental8 lots & Acreage Fauquier Co, 40 private wooded acs near Elk Run areai $800K firm, (304)535-2550 Orlean/Marshall, 6.52 wooded acs, partial - drive, approved survey & 4BR perk, $340K OLREA (540)364-1895 r ; 055 Rentals — Rooms Free room & board in exchange for household chores.In Warrenton VA 703-790-5323 Work/Apt Exchange. 1BR apt in McLean Care taker/heavy yard maint. 12hrs/wk. AvI mid-July. Pay 1/4 utils. Refs 703-356-3646. ( 066 V_ Rentals — 'N Shared Housing J Leesburg: Female wanted for priv third floor master suite & bath. Loc. in new three-level TH overlooking bike trail in historic dist. of Leeburg. Walk to downtown. $625/mo. includes all utils as well as high speed internet. Pets considered. 1 yr lease. Call 760-443-9828 before May 24 & 703-771-4135 after May 24th. STERLING Furn MBR/ pvt bth, dish TV & hispeed Internet. Share kit. Indry. $625 + utils. Call 703-450-2264 2-THs, Marshall, 3BR. 2BA, all new appls, new carpet. 2BR, 2BA, like new, Ig back, fenped, deck, beautiful location, furnished 571-277-6323 3BR, 1.5BA, 3 story TH, everything new in Warrenton, $1500/mp. (540)905-5712 or (301)219-2834. Leesburg, 4BR, 37'BA, W/D. Close to Elem. Sch. shopping & pool. Avail 6-15-06. $1600. Call 703-777-4586 r" 080 V_ Rentals Office A J Retail/ Office space $1.1 (X) net of utils. Pureellville, Va. Call Devine Commercial 703-771-1918 r 090 v Vacation Rentals Near Shenandoah Nat l Park and River: New fully furnished water view contemporary. Stunning house! 3 BR 2 BA. Decks galore! Sleeps 6-8. See www.sherrysnyder. com for details. Owner/Agent 540-675-4901. OCEAN CITY, MD: 80 St, 2Br, 2.5Ba condo. Ocean block, full kit, sleeps 6. AC, prime wks avl. No pets/no smkg. 703-447-9774. ocean city, md - ih tor rent. 2BR, 1BA, sleeps seven. Bayside dock for boat/fish. Pool. 8 min walk to beach. Cbl TV & internet. (703)443-2974 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 r a Announcements V J A Gold Mine in Bedroom Drawers v'.vswire. raw are selling mar aw strap aokl thai is gathering dust !ix its cash \alue because gold prices are hi high With the pnee of gold a a 25 year high t over Sft?0.fl0 per exmee i it makes sense. Script told com. a gold raider. ofo tree insured recycle kits *> people mas cash in their .scrap ssnh 24 hour sen ice and guarantee satefactwr. They accept /■ Drown anu ouwaiea items like chains, charts. nng> and more "Ewnone has bits of gold jua King around u hich can be tuned into cash" savs Richard Mrolf. \ P of maiEeting. “E\ en old denial gold has salue." ScranGold coin processes out lO.fdO recycle Kits per month People car. get a fra Gokiku ai l-MOa-J'KiorScrarGold.coin X Announcements V J Are you rmssing cne camaraderie and friendships, or do you just want to regain the benefits you've lost’ In the Virginia Army National Guard 'You Can Many jobs in many locations across the sate. Prior Service Military Wanted! Army. Navy. Air Force Marines. and Coast Guard We have a place for ill branches Bonuses Possible! Contracts for as little as ONE TEAR! v_ifi ano pm uxij Call I-BOO-GO-GUARD Or Visit www. I -BOO-GO-GUARD.com 1/nUKJUK Real Estate for Sale ^wCentury REALTY 213 at-17 Mjrtlc A\c. Winchester, VA 2X>2 SummerfieU, realtor tB 540-533-8524 <a Great Investment Opportunity VV 1603 100(1 SI X5.(HH) W|S57 0>01 S2UO.0OO These two adjoining properties are located in a great neighborhood within thecit) limitsot Winchester. \ A Just blin ks from the Wim hesit'i \1tJin/l Ct-ntet unti Rt <7. Both are * BR I Bath Ranchers with off street parking. Showings are b\ ap|x>intment onl\ <— 100 ^_ For Sato By Ownor >BR, 3ba Rambler, i fenced yard, pool. $456,900. (serious inquiry's only) 540-439-2966 for appt: Horse Property Privately located 22 acres in Fauquier county near Hume. Riding ring, dressage arena, 2 barns, 4 fenced fields, 3-4 BR Cape residence, $1,085,000. 540.364.1610 111 Sales — Condos J Herndon - 2BR/1.5BA, partial upgrading, but not finished. Selling for less than appraised $ 2 4 0,0 0 0. (703)766-0138 Leesburg $340,000 Wonderful, active adult community with tons of amenities at Leisure World. Spacious, 2 MBR/2B, glass enclsd balcony. 6 mos condo fees paid with acceptable offer. By owner 703-729-5698 Sterling $235K 2BR, 1BA, gmd fir, new firs, new hot water heater. Walk to post office, DMV, library, shopping. Call Cassie Keller William Reality 703-507-6317 Bealeton, VA: Crest Lane Knolls subd. 2 story, 3BR, 2.5BA, 1/2 ac lot on cul-de-sac. Nr schls. $365k. $5k closing cost paid Immed occpy 540-436-3846 Custom Built So. living style home. 3hrs, 2.5ba. bsmt. 2-ear, htfwd firs, cherry cabinets, granite & more. O/A. $429,900. Beautiful setting w/ Colonial home. 3BR. 3BA. new sunroom & brick patio. 5 Acres, fenced area for horses. O/A, $499,9(X). Sager Realty Woodstock, VA 540-975-2052. Foreclosure! 3BR, 2BA Only $21,000! Must Sell! For listings call 800-749-8168 ext R528. STONE RIDGE OWNER FINANCE 4BR. 4 5BA Below Market 703-544-0891 S-V. 133 V_ Sales — Lots & Acreage J Berkeley Spring vvv 1.5 to 2 ac parcels $67,900 Open/wooded w ith gorgeous views. 1 mile from historic Cool Font Great Opportunity/ only 10 available. Won't Last!!! Call for more info 1-800-316-9821 Five wooded lots, rang mg from 10 acres to 1.9 acres, near Delaplane. ready for bonding. Owner wants to sell all to a Builder Call 540-270-2866 LAND SALE 20+ac close to Winchester. Berkeley Springs SI 70.000. Mature hardwoods, pond site, new road. Reads to build. Call: 1-800-316-9821 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. $499,900. Emily Henry, Long & Foster, 540-341-3528 or 800-523-8846. Pond/Stream 10*ac $109,900 Mature pasture great tor horses 500 stream, 1 mile to Potomac River 90 mm from Northern Virginia area Ex cellent financing NO CLOSING COST! Call: 1-800-316-9821 echostoneproperties com Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 f— 133 fSales Rappahannock River Acreage. 46 beaut acs in Culpeper Private, convenient to Fredericksburg or Culpeper. Zoned A-1 (Agricultural). Rare frontage. Call Betsy (910)253-3210 The Plains 9+ useable acres in sought after Northern Fauquier, close to I-66 Priv, remote, wooded setting w/ expired conv 4BR drainfield permit. $295,000, Emily Henry 540-341-3528 Long & Foster 134 Moonfetfn Properties J WV. Minutes to Leesburg. access to lake & appalachian trail, undergrnd utility. $159,999. John Theis Realty 540-837-1634 133 Real Estate 100% Seller Financing New 4BR. SFH. Many to choose. $1000 dwn. Any credit/income. (703)881-0898 www.WalkerMLS.com BUY OLD LADY S DOLL HOUSE! She MUST sell by 6-21-06. $229,000. In Front Royal. Call Beth Barnett at Stonewall Realty LLC (540)533-4793. DC side Warrenton, 4 B R. 2.5BA. colonial, lg. stg bldg, multi Ivl deck, lunishcd bsmt. 540-349-8638, 540-878-1255 Find Out What Your Home is Worth On-Line visitiwww. VirginiaHomeValu. com Find Out What Your Home is Worth On-Line visitiwww. VirginiaHomeValu. com Forclosures & Fixer-Uppers in No. VA. Call 24 HRS for a free list (703)383-6169 Prudential Carruthers Realtors FSBO, Fauquier County, House circa 1889, Land 12.5 acres, subdividable, up to 11 lots, $649,000, (804)472-4768 Great waterfront lot on beautiful Smith Mtn Lakegentle slope, wooded, private, deep water, active 3BR perc permit, no POA, 94 acre. 102 ft. waterfront. Priced for quick sale at $369,900. Please call Phil Rife. R e m a x L a k e f r o n t , (540)580-6363 or (540)721-8878 for full information on this lot or other properties. Email at cbrife@aol.com ©PEN HOIJSE Juno 11, 12-4 5 acres, two story colonial. 3500 sf, 3BR, 2.5BA. Completely updated $489,000. Call agent for directions (703)943-8214 WarrentonGreat Location For Commuters Price Just Reduced Beautiful Rambler - 4 bedrms. 4 ! ■ baths, finished walk-out level basement on I ae. 2 ear attaeh <C I ear detach garage, paved drive, sunroom vv /cathedral ceiline lucplace. large tamilv room i24\25i lot enter mining, deck & main recent upgrades' S42V.400. Buvers Bonus ol Sy.OlMI towards Closing Cost’ Ke/Ma\ Regencv B e \ e r I \ I- n n i s. OR1.CRS. .Assoc B i o k e i 540- Ul 4115 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 r 166 v.:' Sales — Townhouse* W 1 I 40S8 Sbraver Court, Warrenton. XA 20187 Absolutely Amazing Home! Sought after Vint Hill community, 4BR, 2.5BA,Shows like a model, high ceilings, custom paint & drapes, plantationshutters, upgrades galore, cul-de-sac lot backing to trees...a steal at $619,000! Call Danielle for more info 703-919-8612 H richer! Realtors. EHO 6716 Erkert Court, Warrenton, VA 20187 Beautiful Views & Perfect Upgrades! 4BR. 3.5BA is sought after Vint Hill community. Granite counters, maple cabinets, upgrade flooring throughout. Fin lower level w/steam shower bath! Amazing investment in Vint Hillat $619,000. Call Danielle for more info 703-919-8612 Welrherl Realtors. EHO Culpeper, Soutr bridge 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/pool & hottub. Owners very motivated!! Contact Linda Thornton at ERA The Holden Group Realtors, Inc. 540-825-1613 or by cell 540-717-7118 Sellers Motivated! \ 3BR. 2.5Ba. 3-story garage end unit TH. Town of Culpeper. I yr old. 3-story sunroom. many upgrades. Immaculate. Must see! Listing# CU5570911 Contact, Paul Draisey-Keller WilI i a m s Realty 703.431.1730 C \ 194 Retirement v___) rktiring? RKI.OCATING? Sunbelt New hern. NC. Free retirement pkg. Ask lor Whit M o r ga n - Ne w hern Real F slate 1-800-636-2W2 f ' 220 Furniture/ 440 Appliances '-X 17 Thick Queen Extra Plush Double Ptllowtop Matt & Box Set New in plastic wwarranty Val $1,600 - Sell $495' Can d ! v r 703 378 8866. 5 Piece Living Room Suite w sofabed $400 (804i443-7253 6 PC Cherry Sleigh Bed Set. 100% Solid wood New still pkgd Worth $3000 sac $1 095 Can del 703 378 8866 Beautiful furniture. 2 patio sets, kit table sets. 2 bar stools. LR set w extras Pool table. 2 TVs. swingset Prices n e g (540)829 0672 Bed - Full size matt box set. New in plastic w w a r r $ 1 2 0 703 263 7888 Bedroom 6 pc Cherry set still m boxes must sell $595 Can del 703 263-7888 Brand New Microfiber Sofa & Loveseat set. Val 1.200 Sacrifice $500. Dlvr avail 703 263 7888 Entertainment Center by Tom Seely. Exc cond, 2-pc. medium tin solid oak. 70hx44wx24d Ong cost $1900 Selling @ $899 703 633 8300 x4710 703-754-0144 NEW King Pillowtop Mattress Set $250 in plastic w warranty Can dlvr 703 378 8866 Queen Pillow Top Mattress set new in plastic with warranty. Sacrifice $149 Can del 703 263 7888 Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 248 fit Uwn/Gmtfen Stan Haworth Trees & Shrubs ★Locally grown ★Wholesale price to everyone By appt. only 540-347-3681 540-270-9712 2S2 Uvaatock lulls: rigistared polled - herferds, a top selection of grothy bulls to serve in pure bred or* commercial herd. , 540-439-8666 !0 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 ,yfOT TUB: Never used, ;" 31 jets, seats 6. waterfall, life warr. msrp ~' $7700. Must Sell $3500. 571 237-5015 'f adders, Fiberglass - ^ used one summer, great condition, 8’ $60, 24' Extension - $120, 36' Extension - - $180 or all three for $325 obo. Call after ■„ 4pm, 703-724-4233 sOOL TABLE- 8 ft. solid twood still in box. 1 in. slate, access. MSRP $6995 Must sell. $1495.571-237-5015. 294 Giveaways V__J , Free House, you re- - move, 2-story colonial, v all working appliances & fixtures, Exc., cond. (540)270-6034 Free Purebred German Shepherd to good home. AKC, 1 1/2 yrs old. 703-967-3315. Free to good home: 7mo. old lovable small dog. Beagle< Dachusand mix, female. all shots, spaid. (540)222-3766 Lv msg Free to good home w' interview 7 mo. old Hound/Shepard mix. House trained, very sweet No birds (540)212.-1707 Kittens, free to good home. Liter boxed trained. 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NOTICES NOTICE PUBLIC MEETING [ The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Res! cue Dept, will hold a public meeting Thursday on June 15, 2006 at 7:00 ; p.m. at the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Dept, to discuss the purchase and • financing of a 2006 Smeal Firetruck. For more information contact Bruce Williams at 635-4673 or Bill Welch at | 675-3097. Solicitation For Bids The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking bids for flie mowing, and minor tree removal on ten(10) watershed dams in Cul: peper and Madison. Sites to be mowed will Joe shown on June 16, Meet at the Culpeper District Office, 351 Lakeside Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701 at 8:30 a.m. Sealed bids will accepted at the Culpeper Office until 9 a.m. on June 20th. Bids will be opened at 10 a.m. Mowing is to be completed by September 15, 2006. Evidence of contractors license and liability insurance required. For more 1 information contact the Culpeper District Office. (540)825-8591. YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL YOUR REP TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-349-8676 The Rappahannock Board of Equalization has been appointed and are holdings hearings on the following dates: June 15, 16 2006 Please call (540) 675-5373 for an appointment. VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY I STEPHEN LOW HELEN C. LOW j | Plaintiffs | vs. CASE NO. 06-28 JOHN R. FINCHAM j and UNKNOWN HEIRS of John R. Fincham and/or his ! heirs, devisees and successors in title, whose identities, I names addresses are unknown and who are made parties | defendant by the general description of PARTIES UN| KNOWN ■ | and any other unknown heirs, devisees and successors in j 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 by the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN j 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 Magistei rial 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 j 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 ! JO 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 334.58 feet to a point S 35 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 n the easterly boundary of the Shenandoah National Park, thence running with the easterly boundary of ♦he Shenandoah National Park N 00 degree 06'23 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, ' vmg or deceased, whose names are unknown, and who have or may have an interest in the subject real property sought to be partitioned or disposed of in this suit, IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that any and all such persons claiming and interest in the land above described appear in person or by counsel on or before the 10th day ! of July 2006 m 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. i IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order be published I once a week for four (4) successive weeks in the RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, a newspapers of general circulation m the County of Rappahannock, Virginia; that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the Courthouse wherin this court is held. ENTER this 18TH day of May 2006. CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY By L Diane Bruce. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT I ask for this James W Fletcher. Ill VSB No 18070 ; PO. Box 298 Sperryville. Virginia 22740-0298 Counsel for Complainant '540)987-8511 Tor Your Employment Needs call rimes Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 T Invite Half a million people to your next garage sale. Place your Ad Today! Times Classified Call 703-777-1110 Employment APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #405-49-207 Three FT to provide support to adults with mental illness and mental retardation by providing assessment and living skills training in apartment settings. Knowledge of community, housing & financial resources for chronically mentally impaired. BS degree or 4 years equiv. exp. $27,567.49 p/yr GROUP HOME SUPERVISOR #396-49-210 FT position providing supervision and administration of the day to day staffing and activities of a new residential group home (with an anticipated opening ot October 2(X)6) that will provide 24 hour residential serv ices to four consumers with chronic mental illness in a structured, recoveryfocused community program, emphasizing community integration and quality ot life. BS degree or 4 yrs equiv exp. $33,508.53 p/yr. APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #397-49-211 Seven FT positions for a new residential group home (with an anticipated opening of October 2006) that will provide 24 hour residential services to four consumers with chronic mental illness in a structured, recovery-focused community program emphasizing community integration and quality of life. BS degree or 4 years equiv, exp. $27,567.49 p/yr CASE MANAGKRS/MH #404-49-200 Two FT positions located in Culpeper. One to provide intensive supports to a small caseload ot individuals placed in both 24 hour and supported residential programs. This individual will also be part of a community-based crisis intervention team that provides additional supports to consumers who may need additional supports from time to time to preserve their community placements. Second position will primarily provide liaison with Western State Hospital. BA degree in Human Services field and relevant experience. $33,508.53 p/yr. CLINICIAN/ ACCESS #218-49-202 Full-time position in Culpeper providing mental health assessment & short term treatment to children. adolescents & adults in outpatient/intensive & outpatient emergency settings. Ability to independently assess & treat consumers with complaints ranging from mild adjustment problems of daily living to serious emotional disturbances & behavioral difficulties. MS degree in licensed eligible field $33,508.53 p/yr; licensed $36,942.66 per/yr. CLINICIAN, Suicide Prevention #705-49-203 Full-time position under a newly awarded grant. Work will focus on developing programs & services relating to teen suicide prevention, to include assessment & evaluation of prevention efforts. Masters degree required. Grant period: 3 years. $33,508.53 p/yr Clinicians/Crisis Intervention #410-49-204 Two FT and one PT (18.75hrs/per/wk) positions to provide crisis intervention and stabilization serv ices in clinic and community settings. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a master's degree in a human services, license eligible field and related clinical experience. Licensed eligible: $33,508.53 p/yr. Licensed:36,942.66p/yr. COOK #381-49-220 Part-time (18.75 hrs/per/wk) for meals preparation in commercial kitchen in Culpeper. Weekend hours included. $9.11 p/hr COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR #706-49-221 Aging Together is a partnership of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the lives of older adults in Planning District Nine - Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties. This key position will be responsible for establishing positive community relations and communicating the partnership's messages to the public. The Communications Coordinator w ill work closely with many of Aging Together's county and regional workgroups, which are formulating and implementing strategies to improve long term care and services for the region. This position will interact with the media and have responsibility for producing print, radio and TV materials. Bachelor’s degree or four years equivalent experience in relevant field required. High level communications/diplomacy skills with individuals and groups. Demonstrated computer skills, writing skills: some knowledge of eldercare needs and issues. $36,943.00 per/yr. EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SPECIALIST #210-49-222 FT in Culpeper. Assist in creating jobs in community for disabled adults. Assist in marketing of employment program. Exp. In teaching job skills. Exp. With disabled adults. Exp. In marketing desirable. Any combirfation of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in human services or related field . $25,004.28 p/yr PSYCHOSOCIAL REHAB PROVIDER #408-49-223 FT in Culpeper to coordinate a unit within the clubhouse program. Provide training and educational opportunities for mental health consumers, including job-readiness, independent living skills and community integration. This position will provide additional evening and weekend program opportunities for consumers. Combination of education and experience to meet Virginia's requirements for Qualified Mental Health Professionals. $27,567.49 p/yr. Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:30am, EOJAj. -tOL»3i\Q iriaay, June Zi, zuw>, to UK, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540) 825-7391 EEO/AA Kjennings@rrcsb.org Assistant County Engineer #CMD044 The Department of Community Development in Fauquier County, Virginia, is seeking qualified applicants for the following new full time permanent position openings with an excellent benefits package. This position will perform technical assignments in the Department of Community Development's Engineering Office. Duties include hydrologic, hydraulic, and technical review of development and construction plans; enforcement of applicable programs, codes, and ordinances; and inspection of active project sites. This position provides technical assistance to internal and external clientele and coordinates directly with government officials and other agencies. Qualified applicants should have a BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or closely related fields, supplemented by four years previous experience and/or training that includes civil engineering, land development, water resource management and erosion/sedimentation control. Applicant must possess ability to obtain Virginia Professional Engineering (P.E.) license. The starting salary ranqe is $60,527.32 - $78,691.57. Senior Planner #CMD045 This position is within the Division of Zoning, Permitting & Inspections. Position manages review of site plan or other land development applications, coordinating with applicants, review agencies and the public. Other key responsibilities include: reviews land applications for conformance with zoning ordinance requirements, special permit and special exception conditions, and zoning proffers; prepares and presents staff analysis and reports to public bodies; provides technical assistance regarding the zoning ordinance to citizens, property owners, developers, design professionals, boards and commissions and other agencies; and attends, coordinates, participates and makes presentations at various committee and board meetings. Seek an individual with zoning experience. Minimum requirements include a B.A./B.S. degree in Planning or related field. The starting salary range is $52,292.86-$67,974.66. Engineering/Environmental Planner #CMD046 This position will perform Engineering and Project Management services for the Department of Community Development s Engineering Office. Responsibilities include active participation in the Development Bond Program, the Erosion and Sediment Control Program, the Street Acceptance Program, and the Stormwater Management Program. These programs require coordinating and conducting field construction inspections, assisting with the technical review of land development applications, and providing technical support and guidance to clients. Qualified applicants should possess a B.S. in the Engineering, Construction, or Environmental related fields supplemented by two years previous experience: or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience with major focus in civil engineering, construction management, or environmental sciences which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia's driver s license. VA DCR E&S Certification is a plus. The starting salary range is $52,292.86 to $67,974.66. Planner I #CMD047 This position in the Planning Division will be responsible for professional planning work primarily focused in land development, including: technical review for subdivision and development applications: coordination with applicants and referral agencies: assisting and responding to citizen, property owner, developer, design firm, board/commission and committee questions regarding the land development process. Communication and writing skills are important since this position will have extensive contact with and provide technical assistance to the general public, elected and appointed officials. Qualified applicants must possess bachelor s degree in one of the following areas: urban planning, economics, landscape architecture The starting salary range is $43,028 80-$55,925.74. Administrative Associate #CMD048 This new position supports the Departments Assistant Director and is part of a team responsible for processing all land development cases. Principal tasks focus on preparing, maintaining and retrieving files; scheduling meetings: preparing meeting minutes and correspondence: general word and data processing; and greeting and assisting the'public. Experience with spreadsheets, database entry and report preparation important Qualified applicants must have high school diploma or equivalency, supplemented by relevant coursework, and considerable administrative experience. Excellent organizational and communication skills, and attention to detail needed. Starting salary range is $27,147 59-$32,695.77. Interested applicants must complete a Fauquier County on-line application available at www.fauquiercounty.gov. EEO/AA/M/F/D THIS COULD BE YOUR AD! CALL 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-349-8676 Your Ad Could Be HERE. Classified ADs Work! Times Newspapers Classified Call 540-347-4222 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 oackage including health, dental and life insurance, paid v ■'.cation, 401 (k) plan, employee meals and tuition reimbursement. Qualified applicant* should respond to: Airlie Center 6809 Airlie Road; Warrenton, VA 20187 Fax to 540-341-3273 E-mail: HR@Airlie.com Equal Opportunity Employer 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) TS\ Job Fairs Monday. June 12lh VEC Alexandria 5520 Cherokee Avc. Alexandria. VA !2:<X)pm - 2:.M)pm Thursday. June 15th VEC Fairfax l.M.Vj Ixc Jackson Memorial Hwv Suite 340 Fairfax. VA I l;OOam - 2:00pni Minimum Requirements: U S. Citizenship of U S National • High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Prc-employment medical evaluation • Pass a hackground/credit check Please apply online at: http://tsacareers.reeruitsoft.com 1-800-887-1895 • TTY: 1-800-887-5506 Transportation Security w' Administration TSA is .in Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Plow & Hearth located in beautiful Madison, VA is a national catalog, retail, and internet company with several catalog titles, retail stores, and outlets. Were looking for just the right person with talent and experience for this high jevel position. Our ideal candidate has: • 3 or more years experience in planning category and item sales, in purchasing and in inventory management in a direct channel environment • International purchasing background • Proven track record with vendor negotiations • 3 or more years of supervisory experience • Focus on sales results This is a full-time, salaried position complete with exceptional benefits! For additional information regarding this position visit our website: www.plowandhearth.com. 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Contact Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton at: (540) 825-2411 BILLING Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, a premier medical testing facility in Chantilly, Virginia, presently seeks the following to join our team: BILLING CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Will respond to telephone inquiries/requests initiated by Quest clients, patients and/or third party payors promptly and accurately. We are seeking a HS grad/equivalent wth 2-3 years of strong telephone customer service experience along with third party billing experience. DATA ENTRY OPERATOR Will perform the timely and accurate input/ verification of patient and third party payor information into our system. Must be a HS grad/ equivalent with at least 2-3 years of data entry experience. Work experience as a billing data entry operator and with third party payors is preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. 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Oak Springs of Warrenton Comprehensive Health Can Cornier Nursing Home & Rehab Is currently seeking energetic, motivated Individuals tor 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 FT/PT Contact: Sharon 540-347-4770 540-349-2832 (fax) hr@oaksprlngsofwarrenton.com (email) EOE I 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 3pm-11pm & 11pm-7am. PRN and WEEKEND PROGRAM ❖ DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ❖ HOUSEKEEPING weekend program 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 and much more. For more information please contact HR at: 360 Hospital Dr; Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone 540-349-1919 Fax 540-341-0431 scotts@faucjuierhospital.org CALL FAUQUIER TIMES-DEMOCRAT TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 540-347-4222 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. 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Please forward your resume or letter of interest by email to recrult50©us food.com or apply in person Mon.-Fri 8:30 am. to 4 p.m. Attn: Human Resources Manager 11994 Livingston Road Manassas, VA 20109 fax 703-331-3280 EOE/AA/M/F/D/V MANASSAS PROFESSIONAL VACANCIES FOR 2006-07: Teaching Salary Range $34,502-$5(T359 + benefits •Speech-Language Pathologist •Middle School Math (prefer Mathematics Endorsement) •Middle School English •High School Special Education •Elementary •Reading Specialist •Drama (part-time w/ benefits) •Executive Director of Human Resources and Instruction Salary Range $57,895 - $91,851 + benefits For all positions above, candidates must hold or be immediately eligible for Virginia license with proper endorsement Application Deadline: June 9 or Until Filled Application at www.rappahannock.k12.va.us For Information contact Raye Tupper, Executive Director of HR and Instruction Telephone: (540)987-8773 E-mail: rayetupper@rappahannock.k12.va.us Administration Fax: (540)987-8896 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 V Northern Virginia Drilling, Inc. a Manassas based company is seeking individuals for the positions of the Water Well DriU 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! AUTOMOTIVE SALES We are in immediate need of several top-notch people to join our sales team. We have a great company, facility, products, pay plan and all major benefits including 401K. apply in person to: Rick Hunt Ford Dodge 6443 Lee Hwy. Warrenton, VA or call for appointment: (540)347-1234 All inquiries held in strictest confidence Development/Communications Foxcroft School in Middleburg has an entry level Development/Communications position open in a dynamic Advancement office. Responsible for supporting functions such as donor stewardship, fundraising, website maintenance, photography, and writing newsletter content. Strong writing and PC skills, capacity to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines are required. Proficient in MS Office; exp. w/ Adobe Photoshop, desktop publishing, database and web content management software strongly desired. Bachelors degree and min. 2 years related exp. Exc. benefits. EOE. Send resume to Foxcroft School, PO Box 5555 Middleburg, VA 20118 Attn; Laura Booze. Email development@foxcroft.org or fax 540-687-8836 ATTENTION RESTAURANT AND CLUB MANAGERS Tired of the corporate rut? Do you have a lack of creative control in your current position? Tired of Late Nights? 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Preparing motion documents for the Board of Supervisors' meetings and public hearings. Duties to include copying of documents, assisting in assembling packet documents, maintaining Board of Supervisors minute books, indexing minute books, and copying audio CD's of Board Meetings. Provide assistance with speaker sign-up forms at meetings when needed. Assist County Staff and the public in researching documents upon request. Also includes duties of answering phones at front counter plus use of all standard office equipment. Requires High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years related experience. Proficiency in using Microsoft Word and working knowledge in Power point and Excel. Good customer service skills. Transcription skills a plus. (Hiring Range: $ 13.27 - $17.91/ hr) Closes: 06/09/2006 06-451 additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov 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 (Titties [Community Newspapersj NORTHERN VIRGINIA Times Community Newspapers, For all off your Employment needs. Classified Ads Work! Call today to place your AD 540-347-4222 f-\ Full Time Employment ^ J ADMIN ASSISTANT Full-time near Dulles Airport. Need customer service skills, be detail oriented, some computer skills necessary. sense of humor. Responsibilities include invoicing, assisting Service Mgr. gen office duties. dispatching, help grow dept. Small, team atmosphere. Contracting office. Please fax resume to 703-406-8560. 545 Full Time tfnpfoyrnwit AUTO BODY TECH Icar certified Great company, facility pay plan and benefits. Call Larry Allen Rick Hunt Ford Dodge (540)347-1234 For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 Landscape Mid-Level Managers Commercial Landscape experienceWith excellent Customer Service Skills required. Earnings potential $42K to $62K. Excel. Benefits Fax resume to 703-754-9926 And then call 703-929-6583 EOE/M/M/F/D/V MEDICAL: Bluemont Nephrology Assoc. Immediate openings for expanding nephrology/practice: • Clinical Staff RN/LPN/CMA • Insurance Billing Coordinator • Receptionist r Full-Time with Excellent benefits. Mail Resume to: Attn: Peggy 406 Hospital Dr., Warrenton, VA 20186 Or Fax to (540)347-7152 Estimator for Smith-Midland Corp. a precast concrete producer. Position requires the review of construction documents, execute take-offs & calculating the cost of materials, labor & overheads in the manufacturing & installation of the product. Ability to read & interpret architectural drawings req d. Please send resume along with a cover letter to: Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1627Email: careers@smithmidland.com MEDICAL ASSISTANT Busy seven-physician practice seeks a FT Medical Assistant to assist with patients in ourclinical area. Experience working with patients; EMT or CNA traininga plus. Fax or mail resume & salary requirements: Attn: J. Ozolins Fax; (640)347-0342 Mail: 52 West Shirley Avenue Warrenton, VA 20186 jozolins@broava.com Local company hiring-. Logistics Coordinator Customer relations, coordinate customer moves, maintain company files, must be experienced in Microsoft Windows systems Training provided. Pay $11/hour Contact Jim (540)349-8471 Assistant Bar Manager Full time, year round position, weekends a must S10/hour plus tips. Min 40 hours/week. Experience a plus. Contact Danny Fine Dining Server Weekends a must $8<hour plus tips Contact Maranatha Only serious candidates need apply., Come by to fill our application >>■ or fax resume to <540)399-9980 16589 Edwards Shop Rd Rerhingti (540: lington, VA 22734 (540)399-1779 CARPENTER Come be a part of our team! Entre Builders, Inc. a custom builder of fine homes, concentrating mainly in the Fauquier, Loudoun, Fairfax & W. Prince William areas are seeking a qualified individual for an opening: Experienced Carpenters 5+ or more years experience Company benefits avail., Bonus Incentive plans, Must have transportation. ENTRE BUILDERS (540)349-0790 CDL DRIVER Plumbing contract o r seeking dependable CDL driver with good driving record to move machinery and deliver stone to job site. Top pay & benefits. Call 540-364-4488 ext 101. Delivery Drivers $200 signing bonus Independent contract drivers needed for small parcel deliveriesMust have own ve-* hide. Sm pickups or Minivans. Opportunities in Warrenton and other surrounding areas. $500/wk, pd wkly. Fuel Incentive Program. Drug/Crim Check 1-877-973-7447 ext. 326 Electrical COMMERCIAL SERVICE TECHS AND PROJECT FOREMAN Currently hiring for commercial work in the Northern VA area. Three years experience necessary. Journeymen/ Master's License preferred. Great pay and benefits. Work close to home. Small team/caring environment. Come help grow our team! Application by appt only. 703-406-8510. With 18 Newspapers In Our Times, Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 Classified Has It! Place Your Ad TODAY Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 For Employment And Classified Ads Or Fax 540-349-8676

Employment Waitstaff & Line Cook Under new ownership. Cathy 's Place Restaurant, 15 minutes west of Warrenton. 540-219-0255 / 540-364*7339 t. COMMUNICATIONS Installers wanted for telephone, internet and cable TV Work available in Fairfax and Prince William counties. Must have PU truck or van. Please call for best offer: 703-503-8593 Salesperson/Framer Artistic salesperson/picture framer & designer wanted for custom picture framing company in old town Warrenton. FT/PT position. Must have experience. Commission paid on sales. Call (540)341-0001 (o), (540)894-5260(c), (540)270-3287 ESTATE IS HIRING for the following full time positions: Exp. Groundskeeper Exp. Housekeeper Must have green card Benefits include 401K/Profit sharing, health and vacation. (540)347-1909 Fax resume to (540) 349-1764 CASHIER / RECEPTIONIST Full time, needed immediately for extremely busy dealership. Must be able to multi task and handle extremely busy switchboard. Some of the duties include answering phones, LOTS of filing and constant interaction with the public and other employees. You must be polite, courteous and very professional. Some accounting knowledge is helpful, but not necessary. Full time position with benefits. Hours are Monday - Friday 7:00am4.00pm and every other Saturday 8:00am6pm. Please fax resume to: 540-347-1083 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, busn hogging required. Spanish a plus. Individual must be able to selfmanage and work without supervision. $15.00 hour. Call 703/801-1112 Lay Out Fitter Structural steel fabrication. Min 5 yrs exp. Yoder Steel Corporation 703-369-2329 I ......—T 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 competifive 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 Food Service Great Opportunities! ARAMARK Corp. in Reston area looking for qualified people for up-scale catering. cooks, cashiers, grill cooks. - cold deli prep & utility. Mon-Fri. No nites. No wknds. Competitive salary & benefits. EOE. M/F/D/V. Fax resume to 703-433-3342 or call 703-433-3336. LIFEGUARDS needed immediately for premier pools in Gainesville, Fauquier & Dulles areas. All Shifts avail. Please call: 1-888-378-2105 for more details. «« Full Tim® CiTipvoyimni PARTS DEPT - Asst Manager S35K-S40K Parts Clerk $24K-$30K 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 Plumbers wanted Never on call! Full benefits package $100K potential 401K $1000 plus calls weekly Start from your home. Call 800-280-2820 l Sales Rep/Manager Commercial Landscape BusinessAggressive Sales Personality. With proven Sales record in Landscape Industry but not limited. To that type of business. Fax resume to 703-754-9926 first And then call 703-929-6583 EOE/M/M/F/D/V MECHANIC GENERAL MAINTENANCE Repair shop working on pick up trucks, automobiles farm tractors and small engines looking for qualified mechanic benefits health insurance 401K paid vacation sick leave uniforms paid holidays top pay for right individuals. 540-347-4238 Community Newspapers it Times Community Newspapers, an award-w inning community group with offices in Fairfax. Ixnidoun, Fauquier, Clarke and Rappahannock Counties, has immediate openingUbr the following positi«>ns: ^ Display Adverting Consultant Advertising Consultant In-Training Reston and Leesburg, VA Real Estate Advertising Consultant Reston, VA Circulation Administrator Reston, VA Classified Legal Advertising Consultant Leesburg, VA Special Classified Advertising Consultant Home Delivery District Manager Single Copy District Manager Real Estate Telemarketing Advertising Consultant Customer Service Assistant Leesburg, VA Single Copy Sales Manager Warrenton and Leesburg, VA Classified Sales & Production Administrator Computer Systems Specialist Creative Services Ad Process Coordinator Graphic Designer/Level One & Level Two Staff Reporter/ Full or Pt. Time Clarke County, VA Staff Reporter Reston, Warrenton, Gainesville, and Rappahannock, VA Level One Page Designer Ad Layout Coordinator Leesburg, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit www.TlmesCommiinity.cwn Automotive 9U9 Automooiies v 1962 Corvair 900 Monza, 2dr hrd top. Exc/show condition. $42K miles. Serious inquiries only. 540-454-6508 1968 Chevy Impala Convertible. Nice cruiser, drives anywhere. $7,500/obo. (540)937-7551 70 CHEVELLE MALIBU: 4 dr sedan. Gold 104k miles. New strong engine. Factory AC. Nice ride, VA insp. $6000. (703)476-6723 60S Automobile* 00 Volks Beetle Turbo, slvr, auto, orig owner, 80K, garaged, exc cond. Ithr int, sunroof $9995. (540)439-8596 01 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT Spyder Conv. Auto, 6 cyl, silv w/black roof & Ithr int. Very good cond. 70k mi. XM. $11.5k neg. Call Gail 703-517-6012. 01 SAAB 93 Convert, Excel cond, like new, Fac Warr thru 11-06, 5 5 K mis, $ 1 5 K, 540-347-0564. 03 HONDA CIVIC LX: Gold, auto, air bags. 47K, eDMUNDS lists for $12,500 asking $11K. 703-327-8220. 04 CORVETTE, 12K miles. 2 tops. Auto. Excellent conditio n All options. $36,000. Call 703-753-0210 05 VW Beetle Conv GL 5 spd perfect. Lt blue. 2500 mi. $18,500. W: 540-687-6997 H: 540-364-2151. 1993 Chevy Cavalier, 4-dr, auto lock, ABS brakes, A/C. 167K. good on gas. $1,000/ obo. (540)727-0066 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) 1998 Honda Civic DX Hthbck, good cond, 145K mi, black, CD player, $3500. (571)215-7652 1999 Saturn SL2, recent tune-up on engine & trans. $3,200. (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 to 35mpg, power, alloy whls, am/fm/cd. $5400. Tom 571-451-8400. 2000 Honda Civic SI, 58K mi, black, 5-spd, 2-dr, $ 1 1 ,000. (703)754-2800. 2003 Eclipse GS, 31 MPG, 77.5K miles, Exc. cond., runs great, 2.4L. $13,500/obo. (540)788-1073 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 OLDSMOBILE CIERA: Perfect cond, dealer maint, orig owners, white, CC, all pwr, 103k. Internet photo & car fax report. $2500. (703)671-5966 '92 Cadillac deville: Sunrf. all power, Ithr seats, excel cond. 58k mi. 1 owner. $3800. (703)356-9211 '92 VOLVO 740 stationwagon, Very good cond, sunroof, 3rd seat, 151K mis, $3800. obo. (540)788-1046 '94 Cadilac Eldorado. 130K mis, 32 valve 4.6L northstar, all pwr, excel cond, green, 10 disc CD, $2700. (703)508-0106 94 CAOILAC Fleetwood Broughm, Beauty! excel engine doesn't use oil. 114K hwy mis, $5000. 540-788-4983 '94 Cadillac Eldorado, 130K mis, 32 valve, 4.6L, Northstar, all power, excel cond, green, 10-disc CD, $2900. 703-508-0106 '95 Lincoln Towncar Spinnaker. Upgrd audio w/DVD. Smoothest ride you'll ever own. 93k mi. $5000. (540)347-3805 '95 Mazda Millenia: Loaded, good cond. Champagne color. Needs trans work. $1500. (703)723-3010 '96 FORD WINDSTAR: Insp, runs great, new engine. Asking $850. Needs some body work. (703)726-1554 '97 BMW 528I, 82K mis, Kelly green / tan interior, sunroof, 6 disc CD, great cond, $11,500 571-261-1004 ’98 VW Cabrio convet White,5 spd,A/C, CD, All pwr, 117K miles, exc. cond. $5300 OBO. (703)430-9404 Buick 95 LeSabre: Exc. eng & body cond. $3,000/bo. VC eng, 3.8L. AT, A/C, ps & pw, pi, blue. 703-883-0378. CADDY '96 DeVille. 1 owner. Gar d. Excl cond. 106K. Kelly BB $6400, askg $5600. Call 703-444-6640 Chevrolet Camaro T-top 94, great cond in/out, low mi. Moving! $4500/ obo. (703)728-5297, ask tor Sonny. Chrysler PT Cruiser Ltd 02, brand new eng(3yrwarr) & rad., sunroof, champagne,$8995, 540-347-2847, Teresa. CORVETTES WANTED, any year, any condition, cash buyer. (800)369-6148 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 Grand Marquis, five mts, old Ultimate Edition, 3,560 mi, Cost $30,288.66, take $26,200, all records. (540)987-7231 Honda '90, Accord. $1000! OBO 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 for. 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. $700/OBO (540)364-1913 Mercedes Cabriolet, CLK 320 Conv, 2003. Navgtn, fully Ided, gar kept, 10K mi. $41000. (540)439-6565 Volvo S/40 Turbo 2004, fully loaded, like new, leather, sunroof, tinted wind., spoiler. $16,000. (540)341-1995 610 Joeps 01 VW Jetta GLX V6 - $10,695 obo, Silvr w/ Blk Lthr. All Power, AC, AM/FM CD Cass SatelliteRad inclu. 75K mi. Call 571.239.1141 '94 JEEP Grand Cherokee, 4x4, standard, runs beautifully, good tires, new battery, $2000. (540)987-9647 '01 Yamaha Mid-night Star, Lots of extras, low miles, $7000. (540)937-2423 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/OBO. 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 2002 Honda VTX 1800, garaged, 3000 mis, blue, clean $7000 OBO. Must see. (540)439-9538 _ 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. oUZUKi, zuuu, miruaer 800. Garage kept. Only 6,000 miles. Xtras. Like new. $3,500/obo. 703-771-0280 or 703-203-6799. OfMtoad/ 2005 Yamaha Raptor 660, blue. Well maintained, lots of extras', garage kept. $4,100/ obo. Please call (540)222-9073 after 5pm. For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 Cash in Your Pocket Place your Ytttd Stthi ad today! 703-777-1110 800-852-4797 L> jk NORTHERN VIRGINIA Have a Yard Sale Call today! 703-777-1110 ^0-852-4797 Community Newspapers Northern Virginia 1967 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. Leer Fiberglass bed cover, fits Ford Supercrew, '01-'03, dark green. $700. (540)270-9478 f-----N Soort Utflttv 7% 01 HONDA CR-V, white, looks & runs great, 84K miles, one owner, all svc records. $11,000. Call 540-338-5291. '02 JEEP Wranger, 4x4, 5sp, fully loaded, 52K mils, soft top, blue. $14K, 540-272-0800 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, black/tan, 4-door, fully loaded, great condl 136K, $8,500obo. Call (703)867-3678 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 4x4, 71K miles, 20+ MPG, all extras, immaculate, blue $9,450. (703)754-1825 (703)973-4815 96 TAHOE LE: Fully loaded, excel cond. 4x4 & 4 dr. $5000. Call f540) 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 ttmm Trucks/ pfcfcufMI '03 Dodge Ram 2500. All power, A/C, quad cab, hemi engine, tool box, liner and run. brds. 46K miles. $25K (703)727-1629 1985 FORD F-250. 3/4 ton blue p-up, 4 spd, very clean, new paint & many new custom prts. Serious inquiries only. 540-454-6508 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel. Good cond., 146K miles, black, Asking $13,000. (540)286-5277 2002 Fora r2SU XU, supercab, long bed, 28K mi, dark green, auto, $19,000.1 -owner (703)754-2800 96 FORD 250: Auto. AC, 63k mi, 4x4. White w/blue int. Very good condition. $5700. 703-578-7738. 96 FORD F150: 4X4. 112K mi, very good cond. $4200/OBO. 540-364-9670 "97 GMC Jimmy SLS 4WD V6 2nd Owner. 122K Grt Cond.in/out. Well maintained. $3950. (703)932-0461 8 Ford F350 XLT, 93, f desel, comjpletly ■ rebuilt, super clean, | black, $9500 OBO. I (540)592-3576 l Nissan 1994 P up: 5 " spd, a/c, new insp, | 25mpg, good running cond, 178K miles, | $2800.(540)822-4274 I 02 VW Van, 80K, auto, silver, w/sunroof, new tires. Runs great. $1 0,500/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 Mazda, 01 MPV-LX 88K, exc. cond., maintained by dealership, have records. Asking $8.500/obo. (703)331-0509. BUYING? SELLING? Times Community Newspapers’ Classified Has It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676