Rappahannock News, June 15, 2006

ssi i&i **. 1=3 jJJ CO *. ^ r-. >i | 2>C*~P fo to 5 ^ S W-S2:g ^ 2 -m * *-• Osl 8 ACD I M CD O tfl 128th Year ... No. 24 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2006 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 50 CENTS James Webb Webb takes Rappahannock By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer TViesday, June 13 was Virginia’s Democratic Primary. For one day in historically conservative Rappahannock County, the Democrats ruled. For one day, everyone exiting the polls was able to make the same joke when asked how they had voted: “I voted for the Democrat,” they all said. It’s funny every time. Apparently, the Democrat they meant here and all over Virginia was James Webb, who won handily in Rappahannock, taking almost 74% of the vote compared to 53% state wide, beating opponent Harris Miller. Webb will get the chance to challenge incumbent Republican Senator George Allen this November. Allen himself is expected to make a run for the Oval Office in 2008. That percentage may seem like an overwhelming endorsement for Webb, but in Rappahannock, only 5.57% of voters put in a showing at the 6 precincts, casting only 289 votes. By contrast, in last November’s general election, almost 3,000 Rappahannock voters made it to the polls. In Virginia any registered voter is eligible to vote in a party primary, but low turnout is characteristic of party primaries. Statewide turnout was even lower, with only 3% of voters showing up for the primary. In Rappahannock County, Webb won in every precinct. He did the best in Sperryville, See WEBB, Page A2 THE ROBOT VOTE: The Sperryville precinct’s new Diebold TSX touch screen voting machine waits for its next voter. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/ Monty Tayloe Selling off Sunnyside By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rumors have been circulating in the county for months about the fate of Sunnyside Farms in Sperryville. Those rumors can now be put aside as it has now been confirmed. The land that was the heart of Sunnyside Farms has been put up for sale by owner and former AOL entrepreneur David Cole. The ambitious certified-organic farm operation has been listed with local realtor Alan Zuschlag of Armfield, Miller & Ripley ,Fine Properties, LLC. “At the moment the Sunnyside Farm is the only part of Sunnyside operations listed for sale,” Zuschlag stated. Tl>e farm contains nearly 422 acres'and is currently listed for $7.5 million. Zuschlag added that the Sunnyside Market, a retail arm of Cole’s operation located in Washington, while not currently listed for sale, will be a coming attraction on the real estate market but it is not currently for sale as part ol the land deal. Contrary to an article about the property sale that appeared in Wednesday’s Washington Post, Cole’s Sperryville rest stop and restaurant known as “Sunnyside@The Schoolhouse” is not slated for closure. Cole leased the Schoolhouse property from owner Cliff Miller, and used it as a location for Sunnyside’s business. With the sale of the farm, the Schoolhouse location is expected to go on operating, possibly backed by a different entrepreaur. “The intent is to not to close the ‘Schoolhouse’ but to maintain the operation,” said Sunnyside General Manager Philip Morgan. “The ‘Schoolhouse’ is doing better now than any point in its history. I see it as a viable seven day operation.” Morgan, who has denied rumors County and Town Meetings and Notices • On Wednesday, June 21, the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the county courthouse on Gay Street. NEW BUSINESS -SU#06-01 -01 Lucking family Apartment* -SU#06-06-01 * Woodward Family Apartment* • On Monday, June 26, The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will hold a second public hearing on the proposed 2007 budget at the County Courthouse on Gay Street starting at 7 p.m. • The Town of Washington’s Planning Commission will be holding a joint meeting with the Town ARB on June 26, at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall to continue a review of the draft Historic District Guidelines. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) *3 of Sunnyside’s sale for months, also said that he did not know that the farm was for sale until the day before it went on the market. Many Rappahannock residents have been wary of Sunnyside Farms and its future since Cole left Rappahannock County for Hawaii to participate in another business venture there. Although Cole poured millions of dollars into the Sunnyside operations, he seemed to begin losing interest in the sustainable organic enterprise after he began investing heavily in the Maui Land & Pineapple Corporation Inc., an organic pineapple corporation of which Cole is now president. The Maui Land & Pineapple Corporation is Cole’s third attempt to make organic farming a viable business venture. Previous to Cole’s Sunnyside Farm investment, he invested heavily into Walnut Acres, an organic farm in Pennsylvania that went out of business in 2000. Zuschlag is optimistic about th^‘ future of Sunnyside Farms. “We’ve already had a lot of interest in the farm,” noted Zuschlag,” Photo by Richard Lykes NEW INTERESTS: “Cole is gone from Rappahannock County,” said attorney Bill Fletcher who was aware of the impeding sale of Sunnyside Farms. and “that interest is in maintaining it as an organic farm. Those interested want to continue David Cole’s legacy in organic farming.” “I know that David Cole would like to see it kept as an organic farm. That is his goal...that is what he’d like to.seq.” , Monty Tayloe and Anita Sherman contributed to this article. Email the reporter at cspiering@timespapers. com Photos by Hichard Lykes CLASSIC: Antique cars always draw a crowd wherever they are exhibited. Capt. Jeff Brown poses here with an original “Wayne” automobile (later to become the Studebaker Company) that once belonged to his father many years ago, was sold and is now back in the family. DA.R.E. Day - Serious business and fun By Richard Lyres, Special to the Rappahannock News The serious business of catching children’s awareness early on about the dangers of drugs and violence was blended with fun things for young people to see and enjoy at the annual D.A.R.E. day festivities this past week at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. A highly acclaimed program, the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) curricula gives kids the skills they need to recognize and resist the subtle and overt pressures that cause them to experiment with drugs or become involved in gangs or violent activities. This program, now See D.A.R.E. DAY, Page A2 Tupper resigns Dave Covington will take Tupper’s position leaving a vacancy at the elementary school By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock £Iews Raye Tupper, one of the key officials in the hierarchy of the Rappahannock County Public School system, has resigned to take a job in Fauquier county. Tupper, officially the executive director of human resources and instruction, will become the Fauquier school systems coordinator of gifted services and fine arts. Tupper called the change, “ a different opportunity, not an advancement.” For Tupper, the move brings to a close 17 years of service in Rappahannock schools, 16 of them consecutive, during which she has been a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. School Board Chairman Wes Mills, said of the resignation, “My goodness, she has served our county so diligently, so long...it’s been a tearful goodbye...this is a great loss for us.” Mills reported that Tupper will be succeeded by elementary school principal Dave Covington . Tupper’s husband Mike is the assistant principal of Rappahannock County High School. Tell anyone you know who needs a job they’re hiring at the schools: The Rappahannock County Board of Education this week heard about the vacancies for the ‘06-’07 school year. Nearly a score of teaching and coaching positions are to be filled. Interviewing is going on now. (See Box) School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell also told the Board that “there is now a process” for attempting to connect local employers with high school students who are seeking part-time work and with those about to be graduated who are looking for a full-time job. Potential employers are encouraged to advertise for employees by contacting Jason Gochenour, the Guidance Director at the High School. Keeping it green Board members also heard about mowing the lawns. The grass on the athletic fields. Dr. Chappell sought new bids for mowing, and got four of them for regular trimming of all the fields except the football field. “We’ll have to work on that” separately, he said. At a Glance Teacher openings Grade 8 Math Grade 8 English Speech and language pathologist, full time High School Special Ed High School Social Studies Drama (part time with benefits) Grade Four Spanish Aide (Elementary) Information Systems Asst. Executive Director, Human Resources and Instruction Openings for Coaches JV Football Jr Panther Girls Basketball Wrestling Head Coach JV and Jr Panther Wrestling Cheerleading (Winter) Jr Panther Softball Girls Varsity Soccer Asst The lowest of the four bids was for $10,250 dollars. Two others came in at or under $10,500. The fourth was for $14,300. Dr. Chappell expects to award the low bid this week. Besides grass to cut, there is kitchen grease to get rid of. The Superintendent asked for and received board approval to award a contract of $35,000 to a Culpeper firm “to upgrade the sewer system' to divert grease away from the septic fields. The company in Culpeper was low bidder and can expect the contract to be awarded this week oi next. Special Ed, the combination ol services extended to disabled youngsters, got special attention at the Board’s session. Dr. Chappell explained that federal law now mandates that the Rappahannock County Public Schools offer various services to children who are enrolled in private schools in the See TUPPER, Page A9 NEWSMAKERS' McGraw returns R.H. Ballard boasts the return of artist DeLoss McGraw who will be exhibiting new interpretive paintings. See Page A12. Shining seniors Rappahannock County has some outstanding seniors among this year’s graduates. Check them out! See Page B1. Departing Panthers Rappahannock County High School graduated 106 seniors this year - one of their largest classes ever. See Page A10. I I Money matters There’s another public hearing on the proposed 2007 budget on June 26 and worries over a tax hike See A3 and A10.

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Day From Page A1 in over 75 percent of schools nationwide, is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that works with teachers and administrators from kindergarten through 12th grade. Capt. Jeff Brown of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is the officer assigned to the program in our public schools. Back at the school, fun things to see and investigate were the order of the day. Snow cones, popcorn, and cotton candy were everywhere. Huge brightly painted machinery, including monster snoW blowers from VDOT that can tackle 8-foot snow banks, were parked around the school for kids to admire. Shiny new fire engines from local fire companies also were popular exhibits that impressed the children as well as their parents. There was even an antique “Wayne” automobile from the 20s for everyone to admire—a proud family heirloom being restored by Capt. Brown. Another interactive program at D.A.R.E. Day was the presence of “Therapy Dogs” accompanied by their trainers, offering opportunities to parents and children alike to “shake hands” and pet the friendly dogs trained to visit schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. Even the Rappahannock Historical Society had set up a booth with a collection of arrow heads from the area that caught many children’s curiosity and imagination. One of the most popular “exhibits” was a powerful watef hose • from the Washington Fire Co. that provided a steady stream of spray as kids frolicked in the water on a lovely summer day. Field games, led by physical education teacher Rhonda Jenkins also were an integral part of the day’s fun. But it was the air show finale that caught everyone’s attention, beginning with the landing of two “Aircare Medevac” helicopters. One could hear the helicopter’s whirring sound before it could actually be seen. Hands were going up, pointing to the eastern sky. As it approached, the helicopters circled slowly around the school and then landed on the baseball field behind the RCES to the delight of the large crowd that rushed over to see the event. Not to be outdone, however, two other progressively more exciting air events followed. Small Bi-planes from the Flying Circus in Bealton flew over the field so low that one could see the pilots wave to the students. Then for a dramatic finale, three free-fall skydivers from Skydive Orange, a parachute club in Orange, Virginia jumped out of their planes at 7,500 feet and free fell until they pulled their chutes at the last minute. The parachutists landed precisely on the north field of the school as children rushed over to greet them and get their autographs. Capt. Brown in an interview after the event offered this assessment of D.A.R.E. Day: “This is one of our best programs ever. We had a great attendance—probably over 700 people, despite the earlier date having been changed due to bad weather. We were pleased to have many parents to see the positive role models for their children. We also are indebted to the many volunteers in our community, including high school volunteers, who worked with us to make the event a success. And, of course, the kids had a blast.” So what does one do for an encore for the next D.A.R.E. Day program, now in its 11th year? “When are you going to bring jets to the school?” one excited child asked Capt. Brown, having just seen the helicopters, Biplanes, and skydivers!” L a—BM—a»y - . ->=>■. ■ .. • Rappahannock News Staff Photo Monty Tayloe DEMOCRACY IS HARD WORK: From left to right JHI Duvall, Jean Morris, and Joy Sloane showed up at dawn to ready the Amissville Fire Hall for the voters Webb From Page A1 where 80% of the voters chose him. Miller took his highest percentage of votes in Amissville, where he managed to get 33% of the vote to Webb’s • 66%. Before Tuesday’s, decision, the race had been described as close by most observers. Harris Miller, a longtime NOTICE OF PROPOSED — REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The County of Rappahannock proposes to increase property tax levies for FY 2007. 1. Assessment Increase: Total assessed value of real property, excluding additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to property, exceeds last year's total assessed value of real property by 80 percent. 2. Lowered Rate Necessary to Offset Increased Assessment: The tax rate which would levy the same amount of real estate tax as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of real estate with the exclusions mentioned above, would be $.50 per $100 of assessed value. This rate will be known as the "lowered tax rate." t 3. Effective Rate Increase: The County of Rappahannock proposes to adopt a tax rate of $.62 per $100 of assessed value. The difference between the lowered tax rate and the proposed rate would be $.12 per $100, or 24 percent. This difference will be known as the "effective tax rate increase." Individual property taxes may, however, increase at a percentage greater than or less than the above percentage. ' 4. Proposed Total Budget Increase: Based on the proposed real property tax rate and changes in other revenues, the total budget of the County of Rappahannock will exceed last year's by 6 percent. A public hearing on the increase will be held on Monday, June 26, 2006 at 7:00 PM at the Rappahannock County Courthouse. 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 XVII, as described below. Chapter 151 relates to taxes imposed by the County. A public hearing shall be held bn 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. democrat and former lobbyist, was perceived to be running a more active campaign than Webb, raising more money and making more appearances. Webb is a former Republican and successful author, who was motivated to switch to the Democratic party by his opposition to the current war in Iraq. Due to his cross party appeal, Webb has been projected to be more of a threat to the incumbent Allen in a statewide election, a projection which obviously overshadowed any stigma Webb may have trained bv switching Darties. Rise of the machines This primary election was the first that Rappahannock county polling places were required to offer voters a choice between paper ballots and new Diebold TSX touch screen voting machines to cast their votes. The machines have glowing computer screens and are activated for each individual voter using special electronic cards that must be reprogrammed after every vote. Officials at each polling place had to be specially trained to use the machines, and explain them to voters. “It wasn’t that complicated,” said Nancy Dingle, who worked at the Washington Fire hall for the election. Voters were able to select either method, and were offered short explanations by election officials before choosing. “It’s been divided up pretty evenly between the two [methods of voting]” explained Fred Schaefer, at the Sperryville precinct. According to Denise Chandler, who worked in the Washington precinct many voters have indicated that they were distrustful of the machines for security reasons. “They said that it’s because there’s no paper trail. They don’t trust that,” explained Chandler. r Correction In the June 8 edition of The Rappahannock News an article entitled “Washington wastewater discharge permit approved” identified Christina Loock as a representative of the group The Friends Of the Rush River. This was incorrect. Loock spoke at the State Water Board meeting as Director of RappFLOW (Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed) and did not speak in opposition to Washington’s wastewater treatment discharge. “In our comments, RappFLOW asked for the permit to include tighter monitoring requirements to assure that water quality is maintained downstream of the discharge. We plan on working with the Town of Washington to achieve the mutual goal of excellent water quality both in the town and downstream on the Rush River,” explained Loock, in an email to the Rappahannock News. T

* Photos by Ray Boc Above, Jim Nachman, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 7th Congressional District (including Rappahannock County), socializes with local residents Martha and Anita Hartke, wife and daughter of the late Senator Vance Hartke of (D- Indiana). Below, Kelly and Jim Nachman, Candidate for Congress in the 7th Congressional District (including Rappahannock County), socializes with local residents Stephanie Ridder and John Beardsley. m m An evening with Nachman By Ray Boc Special to the Rappahannock Newa The warm evening and sun setting over the pond at the Unicom Winery provided a perfect backdrop for an Alfresco Summer Evening, a fundraiser for the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee and Democratic candidates. Along with the several Unicom wines to be sampled, grilled ribs, summer salads and several deadly, but irresistible desserts, were prepared and served by members of the committee. Jim Nachman, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 7th Congressional District and his wife Kelly drove up from Richmond to make one of his first public appearances of his campaign at the event. Jim spoke briefly to the 60 attendees describing his credentials and answering several questions from those present. He is opposing incumbent Eric Cantor in the fall elections. Co-Chairs for the event were Linda Dietel and Fran Krebser supported by Jeanne Dixon, Barbara Dennis, Barbara Adolfi, Jill Duval, Margaret Francis, and Vernon and Lisa Welsted. The Democrats are planning their next event, a community picnic, on July 4. *7 love the people I work with. 1 love mv employer. I love the whole staff. Everybody is so nice and friendly. They'll do anything in the world for you.” - Pam Williams PAM WILLIAMS If you're visiting Fauquier Hospital and you happen to hear How Great Thou Art, or Amazing Grace, it's probably not coming from the baby grand piano in the lobby. 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Reach over 2,900 residents and visitors by placing your advertisement on our New 2006 Rappahannock Guide. Published in the July 26 issue of the Rappahannock News. Additional copies will be distributed all year long through the Chamber of Commerce, Visitor’s Center and Real Estate offices. Don’t miss it! ~~~ 2°os ~ Rappahannock News Anita Sherman Rapp. Editorial Terri Carper Advertising V 540.675.3338 Ph. 540.675.3088 Fx. Higher taxes, higher, spending By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will hold a second public hearing on the proposed 2007 county budget on June 26. At the first public budget hearing on June 5, most of the public attention was focused on the proposed Conservation Easement Dis-trict, which would add $.02 to the county real estate tax rate in order to fund the purchase of development rights from county landowners. A petition against the Conservation Easement District has even begun circulating around the county. However, the two-cent tax rate hike that would be created by the district is projected to generate only $300,000, a fraction of the $2 million budget increase included in the proposed budget. The rest of that extra $2 million will hit land owners in adjustments to Rappahannock’s real estate tax rate, which in the proposed budget is projected at $.62 per $100of real estate value. Thanks to the increase in property values due to the recent reassessment, it would take only a tax rate of $.50 to raise the same amount of money as last year, called the “True Effective Rate.” Factoring in the famous $.02 of the proposed Conservation Easement District still leaves a 10 percent rate hike. Where will that money go? Four and one-half cents of the rate hike are to fund the 2007 school budget of $11,732,992, which was approved by the Supervisors on May 1 after a public hearing in April. At the time, the Super visors praised the schools and Superintendent Robert Chappell for keeping costs down, although this year’s school budget is up almost 5 percent from last year. In contrast, the entire county budget has increased by almost 20 percent for fiscal 2007. However, at the June 5 public meeting, several members of the public commented that the schools were getting too much money, and that the money they received was being ill spent. “We need to start saying no. I think our teachers are underworked and overpayed,” said Roger Cordanian. Unfortunately for Rappahannock citizens who want the county to spend less on the schools, the school budget has already been' approved, making it very difficult for the Supervisors to alter it. At the June 5 public hearing, Supervisor Ron Frazier responded to criticism of the school budget by asking the standing room only gathering, “Where was this crowd when we had the school budget hearings?” Three cents per $100 has been set aside to pay for the construction of new county offices on property behind the Rappahannock National Bank on US-211. The BOS voted in March to purchase 1.8 acres there at a cost of $111,672. The $.03 rate hike is intended to pay for the office building the county will erect there, expected to cost almost $2 million defrayed over several years. According to County Administrator John McCarthy, the purpose of the new offices is to save taxpayer money in the long term, since many county offices currently rent space in Washington. Along with new offices on Bank Road, the county has purchased four acres of land in Washington adjacent to Avon Hall at a cost of $400,000, which they propose to use for more offices, although “not for at least a decade” according to McCarthy. This property, located near the jail, is projected to provide space for law enforcement offices currently housed in the jail. The tax rate hike will fund several law enforcement related expenditures, and county spending on the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is projected to rise by $140,000 in 2007. The money will fund a new road deputy for the RCSO, which according to Sheriff Larry Sherertz will ensure that his officers have adequate backup and allow him to keep more officers on duty at night. In addition to the new deputy, a small building attached to the county jail will be renovated to contain more offices. Some of the extra money will go to pay costs that the county has little control over, such as rising retirement and life insurance costs. Virginia Retirement Systems benefit costs for county employees have risen by an average of 70 percent and health insurance costs have risen by around 20 percent. According to McCarthy, county governments are hit hardest by this trend since their employees tend to skew older, leading to higher costs. The county is also feeling the crunch of rising energy costs, and heating and travel budgets rose across the board. “Holiday Family Dinner,’’ gouache on paper 20"x26“ DeLoss McGrow's paintings are included in such collections as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art & the Library of Congress. 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She is eager to take on extra projects and shows a great amount of empathy and consideration for others. Congratulations to Jim Sinclair for being named the Medical Staff Employee of the Year at Fauquier Hospital! As a maintenance mechanic in the Engineering Department, Jim makes sure the hospital is safe and he helps keep things running smoothly. Jim was recognized by the medical staff because he has a strong work ethic, he's always eager to take on extra projects, and he is thorough in every emergency. His approach to his work demonstrates that he personally cares about the hospital, his coworkers, the patients, and the medical staff. Congratulations to Chasity King for being named the Warrenton Overlook Health & Rehabilitation Center Employee of the Year! Chasity was recently promoted to admission coordinator for WOHRC, but spent most of the last year and a half as a certified nursing assistant. 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Editorial & Opinion June 15, 2006 A4 I-Eappatiannocfe JJetoS' Established 1877 j 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 i www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2006 Our View Heading out Rappahannock County High School has its graduation on Saturday morning with one of their largest classes yet - 106. Wakefield Country Day School, while not having i iose kinds of numbers, graduated nearly a dozen -tudents. Keynote addresses can be deathly or “depthI' fying.” For the most.part, it’s usually the stuhnt’s comments that are listened to more intently, >ut mostly, those graduates want to pocket the tasels, toss those caps, shed the gowns and go on to i he next step. Billionaire and Microsoft magnet Bill Gates addressed a graduating class of high schoolers several years ago. ms auvice is wormy oi repealing ana can onen ho found, as this was, taped to the door of a high chool counselor. Eleven things which high school students did jot or will not learn in school: Rule 1: Life is not fair - get used to it. Rule 2: The world won’t care about your self-teem.The world will expect you to accomplish nothing BEFORE you feel good about yourself. Rule 3: You will NOT make $40,000 a year lit out of high school. You won’t be a vice presi■ nt with a car phone until you earn both. Rule 4: If you think your teacher was tough, nt till you get a boss. Rule 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your , nitv. Your grandparents had a different word for i’ get’ flipping - they called it opportunity. Rule 6: If you mess up, it’s not your parents’ ilt. So don’t whine about your mistakes, learn rn them. Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents ■r en't as boring as they are now. They got that v from paying bills, cleaning your clothes and Rating to you talk about how cool you are. So ••re you save the rain forest from the parasites ' mu parent’s generation, try delousing the clos ymi uwu i uuin. Rule 8: Your school may have done away with •no! s and losers, but life has not. In some ols they have abolished failing grades and II give you as many times as you want to get ' ight answer. This doesn’t bear the slightest "mblance to ANYTHING in real life. Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You e l get summers off and very few employers are 'tested in helping you find yourself. Do that on in own time. Rule 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life e -ple actually have to leave the coffee shop and to jobs. Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you’ll ; ! up working for one. Letters Relay for Life — once again a success! The Relay for Life teams of Rappahannock Co. deserve a standing ovation.Our staff has undergone change after change in the last two years. This year there were new community managers, new teams and new team captains. Everyone should take pride in bringing all these changes together as a relay family and for the monies raised by such a small group of dedicated people. Money was raised from baked sales, dinners, raffles, appeal letters and numerous fundraisers. We need to thank our surrounding neighbors in Warren, Culpeper, Warrenton and counties beyond for their support in our efforts to raise money as well as the people here in Rappahannock county. This year the three top teams raised over $30,000. First place went to Melvin’s Crusaders, in the amount of $12,995. Team captain was Ellen Timbers. Special mention goes to Gail and Frances Timbers who raised more than $5,000 each. This team consist of many family members who have been touched deeply by cancer. Second place team was Ester Settle’s Faith Warriors with the amount of $10, 071.98. Team captain Tamara Settle. Ester was the overall top individual fundraiser with $5, 307. In June of 1990,1 was operated on for colon cancer. Ester visited me in the hospital bringing along with her our grandson Lee. About two weeks later Ester underwent surgery for cancer. We now share a grandson and two great-grandchildren. Ester’s granddaughter Kelsa did a beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace at the Survivors ceremony at the relay. As most of you know, this team also has been, and is still, being touched by cancer. Thank you Ester for being such an inspiration to so many cancer patients these past 16 years. Third place team was Carolyn’s Love, Laugh and Live with $8,725. Team captain Carolyn Leake. This team takes pride in having a member on the track walking throughout the night of the relay. There are cancer survivors on my team and team members who have lost family members to cancer. Tip fundraiser was Carolyn Leake with $3,009. Though we recognize the three top money raising teams, all team captains and their members are winners. Each team strives to raise $1000. Out of 16 teams this year 13 exceeded that goal. Special mention goes to members Mary Ann Krammes, Patricia Baker, Stephanie Crawford and Betty Foster for raising over $1000 individually. Donations are still coming in and when the final tally is done in late August, it is hopeful that our county will hit close to the $60,000 mark. As of May 21, 2006 the total was $52,000. In addition to the people listed in the article written on May 25, 2006, we thank the DJ Michael and Danette Williams, Ricky and Zach Fogle for supplying a sound system, Dorothy Fogle for face painting, Gary and Kelly Settle for the huge tent that allowed our picnic to be held outside and a big success. Special thanks to a cancer survivor, Diane Bruce for helping with the tables and chairs to be taken back to their destinations after the closing ceremony on Sunday morning. Ben Atkins and Tamara Waldo for staying the course for the relay of 2006. For anyone not listed, your help was greatly appreciated, especially Mr. Tim Grove who came on as our new Community manager in March 2006. Tim has 16 areas to work with and he was there for us from beginning ceremonies to cleanup time. In closing, I would like to say that Relay for Life is an event for dedicated people who want to make a difference in this world of cancer and the pain it causes to everyone who is involved. This in one event that everyone in this county can be apart of. We can and we are making a difference. This was the first year that we did not loose a one of the survivors who have been walking the first lap of the relay since we began in 1999! Thank you for all your support and remember our motto “ There is no finish line until we find a cure”. Carolyn Leake and Relay staff of Rappahannock Co. Rappahannock’s future — Open letter to the Board Preserving agriculture in the county is a central tenet of the future of our county as outlined in our comprehensive plan (CP). This theme threads its way through chapter six. The CP was designed by the citizens of the county and you, our BOS, have already approved the principle of preserving agriculture'. Now it is time for you to vote on the means of accomplishing this. The proposed budget for 2007 provides for the creation of the Conservation Easement Service District and the provision of a dedicated revenue stream for the Farmland Preservation Fund by levying a 2 cent tax per one hundred dollars of taxable real estate. The BOS should uphold the comprehensive plan and approve both items in the budget. CHAPTER SEX: COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN GOALS, PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES This comprehensive land use plan (“the Plan”) is an endeavor to shape the future physical development of the county by the adoption of goals, principles and policies rather than by the formulation of requirements that would impose a rigid image for the future. • Rappahannock’s agricultural, forestry and tourism industries are critically dependent upon the careful nurturing of these natural resources. To acknowledge this unique status, we the people of Rappahannock declare it to be a “scenic county” and all goals, principles, and policies will reflect and devolve from this fundamental recognition. These are the cornerstones upon which all of Rappahannock County’s land use planning shall stand. A scenic county shall mean: • One in which conditions for a sustainable agricultural and tourism economy not be dependent upon traditionally defined growth patterns as have developed in jurisdictions to the east as a Consequence of the growth of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Goals • To encourage and maintain a viable rural agricultural and tourism based economy compatible with the county’s size and character. • Tb discourage the continuing conversion of land from agricultural uses to other uses that challenges our ability to stabilize and balance our local tax base. Principles • Principle 1 To encourage agricultural operations and ensure the preservation of the productivity, availability and use of agricultural lands for continued production of agricultural products Policies • Sponsor a Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program to facilitate the preservation of important agricultural lands that cannot be preserved through other means. • Support use-value taxation and other fiscal programs that help to alleviate economic burdens on owners of agricultural, horticultural and forested land and continue land use planning to protect agricultural land from escalating assessments. The above are edited excerpts from Chapter 6 of the comprehensive plan. The. emphasis and underline of item 11 in principle 1 is mine. A re-read of the plan is helpful at this time of important decisions. Monira Rifaat Washington Special thanks and praise for Next Step I . nt to thunk -Jed Duvall for J.his article (Rapp News, ! Haitii alxiut the graduating • i iors and their plans. He ■I kind words for me and my a k for'Next Step, the •ppahannock College and • 'a Access Program. While i ' -“ply appreciate his observa1 ns uid his belief in the value chat I .'in trying to do, 1 o'1 - i'. that 1 could never f 'in- it alone. It. has ■ a v illage to get this pro•• op and running and I feel • •• 1 to acknowledge and celt ebrate that village. Amy Silver wrote the initial two-year grant to the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation and Headwaters backed the idea 1(H) percent. The dedicated members of the Next Step Board of Directors created our bylaws and financial procedures and gave generously their time, talents and treasure Jason Gochenour and Dani Pond, in the Guidance Department at KCHS, are two people doing the jobs of ten and still, they took the time to help me know the students and learn the ropes. Together we brought the SAT Tests to RCHS for the first time ever, handed out more scholarship funds than ever (over $50,000), quintupled the number of scholarship applications this year and had a record numlier of college applications (1.5 times more applications than previous years). Roger Mello, principal of RCHS, has given the program a room < where we have held over 600 meetings with students and families), computers, xeroxing privileges, conferencetravel funds, a line item in the school budget and creative, effective ideas for our success. The RCHS teachers have given me access to their students and enormous advice and support. Superintendent Bob Chappell and the Rappahannock County Public School Board have been utterly supportive, providing us with $5,000 in funds for next year as well as buses and cars for our field tnps (a significant contribution, since we took 80 students to 18 different colleges and trade programs). Four new scholarship providers came to us this year to add to the growing list of scholarship donors in this generous community. Together, we saw the distribution of five Dylan Corbin Memorial Scholarships (honoring student athletes with character), one Rappahannock County Culinary Scholarship, three Elizabeth Riggs Memorial Scholarships (celebrating the impact of a mentoring adult on the life of a child), and two College Guide Scholarships. I also had the privilege of presenting five of our own Next Step Dream Awards, established by the Next Step Board for first-generation students with need. Taylor Wood, our College Guide from UVA, worked tirelessly, full-time, for nine months to help me and the program. She became a role model See NEXT STEP, Page A5

“Muchas Gracias!” from RAWL We would like to thank everyone who helped to make SALSA RAWLSA a huge success! A fabulous time was had by all with delicious food, great auction items, a perfect auctioneer, fantastic music and dancing. The animals of RAWL are so lucky to have such a caring and supportive community! A very special thank you to: Flint Hill Public House, Hunt Country Rentals, Sally Cunningham, Jim & Kathy Tredway, Oasis CD Manufacturing, Rappahannock National Bank, Rose Hill Vet, Chris Doxzen & Assoc, and Hot Tub Heaven Vacation Chalets This event would not have happened without countless hours spent by these devoted people: Lesley Arnold, Sally Cunningham, Cheiyl Lynn Herrmann, Jeanne & Godfrey Kauflmann, John McCarthy, Esther and Franklin Schmidt, Laurie Smith, Mark Reinhardt, Kathy Tredway, Sarah Van Dam, Denise & John at the Public House, Mike at Hunt Country Rentals, and The Rappahannock News. Talk about friends! On April 8 we received the most devastating call that our son, Franklin Hitt was in a severe auto accident in Boston. He ran off the side of Route 522 in his truck striking an embankment and a tree just a few miles from his home. He was flown to the trauma unit at Fairfax Inova Hospital. There are not enough words in the world to express our love, thanks and appreciation to all our friends, neighbors and ministers for their acts of kindness, for their calls, visits, cards, flowers and prayers during his difficult time. They were so very greatly appreciated by us. The many acts of compassion shown to us have been so numerous that it is impossible to acknowledge each of you personally for fear that we would miss someone. We hope that you will accept this note as a humble expression of our appreciation and gratitude for the concern that you showed our son during this time. Our words can never express how grateful we are. Franklin Hitt has been transfered to Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehabilitation for therapy. He is doing much better, but still has a long road to go. If you would like to send him a card, to brighten his day, at Warrenton Overlook, 360 Hospital Drive, Warrenton, Va. 20186, Att: Franklin Hitt, Room 407 B We are truly blessed to have such a caring community and friends who take care of those in times of need. Our words can never express how grateful we are. Without all of you and the Lord above, we would not have made it through this far. From our hearts, once again, thank you one and all! Mary Anna Hitt and family Wood vi lie Next Step From Page A4 and friend to many of the students - particularly the girls on the soccer team, who I know will miss her dearly, as will I. Lastly, I need to thank the students. They are extraordinary people, who trusted me with their dreams. I wish everyone in the community could know them - know of their intelligence, their persistence in the face of bad odds and high hurdles, their work ethic (sometimes working 20-70 hours a week outside of school), their challenges (for example: learning English, undergoing a liver transplant, losing a mother, coping with disease and disability or living 2,000 miles from home), and the grace and courage with which they handled it all. You should see the love and gratitude they have for their families and churches and the excitement in their eyes when they gain acceptance to a college, win a scholarship or carry around an application essay for their teachers and friends to read. You should see the fear they feel when they think of leaving home. They are pioneers with tremendous courage and it has been nothing but a gift to me to have them and this work in my life. Miranda Hope Next Step Advisoi A huge thanks to those who donated auction items: Inn at Little Washington, Hopkins Ordinary, Thornton River Grille, Sunnyside Market, Mike Peters, Beth Opitz, Jack Moorma Iferri Lehma, Blue Rock Inn , Graves Mountain Lodge, L’Auberge Provencale, ECOW, Bite Me! Dog Biscuits, Rappahannock Cellars, June Jordan, Susan Kirby, Rosemary Bennett, Monica Newell, Barbara Matteo, Glassworks Gallery, Jacque Tbwner, Marge Sackman Mimi Swados, Ted Pellegatta, Buckeyes & Bluegrass Antiques, Belinda Cannon, Patti Helmuth, James D. Russell, Fly-by-Night Books, Etc., Blue Ridge Books, Lorin Maazel, J.A. Samuel, The Kenyan Collection, Saddlery Liquidators , Horse Country, American Road Motorcycles, Sharon White, Belinda Cannon, PETCO, Goat Hill Farm, Sara Schneidman Gallery, Antique Tables Made Daily, Mr. & Mrs. C. F. Herrmann III, Averill Ring, Virginia Equestrian, SiteWhirks, Rich Blackwell and Dogs as Usual, Mountain View Dog Training, Tony Orange of Dogworld ABC, Barbara Lohre, Christopher Goodine, Hartman Jewelers, Sage, Sweet Magnolia, Monik Plonka, Ana Maria Siccardi,and Chester Gap Cellars Sarah Van Dam RAWL Pay a little now or a lot later Rappahannock County taxes are among the lowest in the region. If you pay $1,000 in taxes here you would pay $1,236.11 in Culpeper County. In Warren and Madison counties you would pay $1,055.55. In Fauquier, it’s $1,375. Loudoun? That would be $1,541.67 — 54 percent more than we pay here in Rappahannock, in the same house on the same lhnd. So if you think our taxes are high, try moving to Loudoun, Culpeper or Fauquier. We’re lucky to be living here. It’s beautiful and our taxes are low. The only county in the region with a lower tax rate is Page, over the mountain. One thousand dollars here is $930.56 there. Why are our taxes low? Fewer people. The fewer the people, the fewer the demands for tax-paid services. How can we keep taxes low? Well, we can’t pull up the drawbridge and keep people from moving here. But we can keep the current zoning — that would mean re-electing supervisors who favor it — and we can discourage landowners from selling lots to residential developers. It’s a free county, of course, and property rights are sacred, especially in Virginia. So no one is going to put a gun to the head of cash-poor farmers who want to cut up their land into 25acre lots. If they’re cashpoor now they’ll be rich after the sale. But that will mean more people and higher taxes. The supervisors have proposed a partial answer — a modest increase in today’s taxes to help fund the Farmland Preservation Program, in order to forestall higher taxes later. A 1.5-cent tax increase in Albemarle County headed off 15 cents in future taxes. Pay a little now or a lot later. .Hal Hunter Amissville THRU SUNDAY, FATHER’S DAY! 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(I’ll) Tan Your Hide Intrigued? Admittedly it would be unconventional, but not so many years ago it was possible, at least theo* retically, to immortalize oneself just like Clyde right here in Rappahannock County. Actually, the same was true in many communities bordering the Blue Ridge; the technology was everywhere. Wow, instead of a headstone or an urn, a stretched and suitably dyed authentic leather preservation of oneself upon which to ride out eternity, maybe even as a nice designer jacket. On second thought... These days, the ‘leather’ we find in our shoes and similar products is likely to be some bogus (and inferior) Tan me hide when I’m dead, Fred, tan me hide when I’m dead. So we tanned his hide when he died Clyde, And that’s it hanging on the shed. Rolf Harris substitute and come from who knows where. But once upon a time dear children, the genuine article could be gotten right here in our backyard. Now supplanted (Estate Auction Saturday, June 24, 2006 • 9:30 A.M. 9759 Clarkes Road, Bealeton, VA 22712 Antiques • Glassware • Equipment • Collectibles Directions: From Warrenton. VA. take Rt. 29 South to Rt./7 South, Turn left. Go to immediate left onto Clarkes Road. Go / mile to auction on right. Look for lo settle the estate of my late husband, John W. Johnson. I will sell the following items at public auction: ANTIQUES & FURNITURE: 6—Clore chairs; Walnut Clore dining room table; Early American mahogany sideboard; Twin weight Regulator wall clock; Nice English kitchen pantry-sideboard; English deco hall piece with mother of pearl inlay; Mahogany display table; Mahogany Empire dresser with columns; Eastlake dresser; Walnut Victorian lamp table; Oak English double washstand; Mahogany break-front sideboard; Oak bow-tront China cabinet; 182()'s secretary top; Victorian princess dresser; Brass double bed; Mahogany and oak wardrobe; Oak washstand and dresser; Federal mirror; Early dosetailed cradle; Walnut washstand; Mahogany drop-front desk; Marble-top dresser base; Old umbrella stand; Sectional mirror; French director’s chair; English server; Mahogany drum table; Old trunks: Fancy mantle: Reverse painted mantle clock: Fancy iron table: Tramp art: I900's reverse painted lamp with woodland scene: Slag glass lamp with hunting motif: Arm rocker; Large gold-framed mirror; Iron reading lamp: 2—I960's cow-hide chairs: Wicker basket chair; Iron bed: Brass coat rack: Oil lamps; Oriental floor lamp; 8x10 woven rug; Silk Persian Qum 5 1/2x3 1/2 10x20 wool dining room rug and others; COLLECTIBLES: Hat pins; Baskets; Copper boiler; Advertisement "Alex and Ragtime Band": Butter churn; Egg crate; Coke thermometer; Decoys: Old store scales; Johnson & Johnson advertising sign; WWI German cartridge case: Cane collection; Church bank; Old steel traps; Reference books about art. furniture and glassware; Stained glass window; Hunt prints; Wildlife prints; Victorian prints; Fashion prints; 2— American lithographs: Tavern scene oil painting: Large oil painting of two ladies; French Ivory dresser set; GLASSWARE: Art glass; Large collection of Roseville; Miscellaneous stoneware: Western Germany fish stines; Hens on nest collection: 12—Royal Daulton plates; German chocolate set; Victorian center bowl; Silver plate cruet set; Press and cut glass: Flow Blue pitcher; Crystal punch bowl: Hand painted China: EPNS fish set: Baroque candle obras: German Bisque figurines; Lenox: Collection of China birds; sterling flatware; large salt collection: and lots more: EQUIPMENT & MISCELLANEOUS: Ford 8N: Cub Lowboy 154; Craftsman 18HP rider; Push mower; Lots of hand tools; Old com sheller; 1990 Toyota P.V.. 77k 4x4; 1995 Ford Taurus wagon. 56K; 1993 Dodge Caravan; 1989 Mustang convertible; 2—Outboard motors; John boat; 2—Refrigerators- 2—Freezers; Washer and dryer; and many miscellaneous items too numerous to mention. Note: This will be a very large auction with many quality items. We will have 2 auctioneers auctioning together most of the day. Please plan to attend this country auction. Bill Tilled and Craig Damewood, Auctioneers Estate of John W. Johnson Dwight Swart, Auctioneer Virginia Licenses 141 and 680 and 2246 540-668-6179 and 703-303-4760 Terms of sale cash or check with ID Not resposible for accidents Lunc served. Mrs. DeNiece Johnson 9759 Clarkes Road Bealeton. VA 22712 in many applications, leather was once a very important material in many aspects of life. And before mass transportation and industrialization altered production and distribution methods, local tanneries existed to meet the product demand. These small leather-processing factories, sometimes called tan yards, were nearly as ubiquitous as small local mills. Indeed, even before specialized tanneries flourished, one of the important products on selfsufficient farms was leather. The ‘raw’ hides even came from local cattle. The traditional method of creating leather from animal skin is not the most pleasant of processes. We will spare F Histories & , Mysteries Judy and John Tole evrgreenl@earthlink.net the gentle sensitivities of the reader details of raw material acquisition and pre-processing as we do realize that you may be reading this over morning crumpets or afternoon tea. Besides this is a G-rated column. Bathing in tannin Assuming one has assembled the necessary skins, the tanning process involves soaking those hides in an acidic bath containing tannin. This is sometimes called vegetable tanning (vs. mineral tanning, another ancient process, that employs chrome as its main element). The primary ingredient in the bath is tree bark containing tannin, the brown substance that gives the entire process its name. Tannin stops the natural decay of the skin and aids in the process of turning it into durable, pliable, and long Pick Your Own Sweet Cherries! Come Early for Best Pickings! Fully Open Wednesday, June 14, 2006 9a.m. to 4p.m. We have ten different types of sweet cherries & all of the trees are under 9 feet. Cherries- On-Top i Orchards, Flint Hill Gary Sellers 703-845-1160 From south-Go to intersection of Rt. 211 (Lee Highway) & Rt. 522 at Massie's Corner, take Route 522 north & go 1 mile to Rt. 641, turn left & continue 0.5 mile to Grinton Lane. Turn left & continue to top of mountain. lasting leather. Alternating layers of bark and skins are placed in a large ‘bath’ with thick layers of additional bark for the base and cover layers. The whole thing sits there to ooze for about a month as the acid and tannin work their magic. The skins are then gently removed; the moisture pressed out, and newly ‘minted’ leather sometimes stretched on frames to achieve surface uniformity. Specialized related trades were part of the business. Today, a ‘barker’ is most likely a neighborhood dog with an attention seeking disorder, but in times past the term applied to folks who stripped the bark from trees to get the associated tannin. Families living on the Blue Ridge collected small quantities of bark as an equivalent of cash to be sold when neo essary to the local tanners. In our . region, Chestnut, Chestnut Oak and Hemlock trees were the most common sources of tannin. During the Civil War the U.S. Government mandated use of Chestnut Oak because it’s bark was one of the most acidic. Leather produced with it was also able to accept black dyes quite well. Hemlock tannin, in contrast, was more problematic causing such problems as cracking and fading. The amount of bark used in the process is quite boggling: 260,000 lbs. of tanbark per WEEK shipped from Front Royal in the 1890s. As Elvis might say, that was indicative of “a whole lot a barkin’ goin’ on”! Like any consumption of an ‘inexhaustible’ resource (oil comes to mind today) the piper playing this economic tune was going to ask for payment big time eventually; it took a little while to pay this piper, but not really all that long. The tanning industry gradually consolidated following the Civil War. One of the largest of the commercial outfits, the Virginia Oak Tannery in Luray, began operation in 1882. By now, the volume of processing was so large that the raw hides came from far way; read The West. Big operations like this also needed to be fed with lots and lots of bark and people were ready. Rappahannock County had a fairly large barking operation. John Miller, owner of Mountain Green in Harris Hollow (which still exists as a farm today, most recently owned by the Sharps) owned over 3,000 acres of forestland on the Blue Ridge. He entered into a long-term contract with the Cover Brothers Tannery in Browntown (just a long stone’s throw across the Ridge) in the 1870s. By the turn of the century, Miller seems to have used up his inexhaustible supply of Chestnut Oak bark on the original 3000 acres so he purchased another 3000+ acres in Warren County, including much of the western slope of Mount Marshall (the great ridge that looms in the western sky beyond Little Washington). ' Miller told the Covers that he could meet theif needs for the foreseeable future. This tale was debunked however, for wonder of all wonders, the new tract was also thoroughly debarked (of Chestnut Oaks). The Covers closed their tannery and moved to Elkton to get at the next inexhaustible supply. We could on and on, but you get the drift... Miller then formed a forest products company that used the American Chestnuts and other species from his bark-less 6000 acres and had huge apparent success until he was killed in a logging accident in 1925. By now, however, the piper had waited long enough and came looking for payment. In sad conjunction with the disappearance of the Chestnuts from the dreaded blight, Miller’s heirs found that his huge holding of forest was depleted of everything but locust trees. There is a message somewhere in all of this, dear children. Some nice leather is still tanned using the vegetable method, though we have not researched how the associated tanbark may or may not be available as a renewable resource. So it is still possible to get some custom work done. You probably recall the threat your daddy used to make about tanning your hide. If carried out, you may perhaps still be sore, even today. Just remember, there is another meaning to this admonition and you don’t visit a plastic surgeon to get the treatment. 2006 BLUEMONT SUMMER EVENINGS Winchester Friday, June 16th 7:30 p.m. At the Old Courthouse on the downtown mall in historic Winchester. 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Wakefield Owls take flight By Richard Lykes, Special to the Rappahannock News and light-hearted reflections, Wakefield Country Day School held its 26th commencement on June 4th at the. school’s Leonard M. Cowherd Memorial Auditorium. For a small school, Wakefield turns out some of the best and brightest students around. One hundred percent of their graduating seniors are headed for college in the fall. All eleven graduates were accepted at multiple colleges and between the group were offered $372,000 in scholarships. Allison Russo, the class Valedictorian is going to the University of Virginia but also was accepted at Boston University, William and Maiy, James Madison University, Tulane, Duke, and Mary Washington. Salutatorian is going to the University of Mary Washington but was accepted at James Madison and UVA as well. Both students addressed their fellow classmates during the ceremony, bringing smiles of recognition from parents, fellow students, and friends. All graduates received Classical Diplomas but three received “Advanced Classical Diplomas” that require an extra year of Latin, a modern foreign language, calculus, and advanced placement science or physics. Those three were Caitlin Hammelman, Dorian Matthews, and Allison Russo. To the classical music of Pachebel’s solemn Canon in D, played by pianist and teacher Evelyn Oyster, faculty and graduates marched up to ith great pomp and circumstances, offering both serious speeches Allison Russo Valedictorian Class of 2006 L J - asr. vCaitlin Hammelman Salutatorian Class of 2006 take their places for the graduation ceremonies. The Reverend Robert DeMartino, Pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Little Washington, led the invocation, followed by the singing of the “Star Spangled Banner.” Kathleen Grove, head of the school, welcomed the students, families and guests by reflecting proudly on the leadership and guidance that the senior class had displayed over the past year. Following the awards ceremony, students received awards of recognition for academic excellence, athletics, art, citizenship, mathematics, science, and writing—among many others. The commencement address was given by Ambassador Marc Ginsberg, a noted Middle East expert, who offered the class of 2006 his best advice: “take an improbable journey, not a predictable trip” as you go out in the world. Ginsberg counseled the graduates to “do the unexpected,” and to “be unpredictable” if they wish to accomplish great things, and to fully utilize their education and talents to make the coun try and the world a better place. The best advice, however, may have been offered by Father DeMartino in his benediction. Quoting from the book of Sirach (6:32-37), he read these words of counsel: If you wish, you can be taught; If you apply yourself, you will be shrewd. If you are willing to listen, you will learn; If you give heed, you will be wise. Frequent the company of the elders; whoever is wise, stay close to him. Be eager to hear every godly discourse; let no wise saying escape you. If you see a man of prudence, seek him out; let your feet wear away his doorstep! Reflect on the precepts of the Lord, let his commandments be your constant meditation; Then he will enlighten your mind, and the wisdom you desire he will grant. Police Briefs String of burglaries continued? Another burglary has occurred in Rappahannock County, and is believed by the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s office to be connected to several others which have occurred in recent weeks. On June 11, the RCSO received information about a burglary on Smithfield Road at a house that belonged to a part-time resident of Rappahannock County. The RCSO believe this latest follows the pattern of the recent chain of similar crimes, meaning that it occurred in the daytime while the owners were not present, and that only easily carried items of definite value were stolen. Since the owner of the Tupper From Page A1 county, even if those children and their families reside in other counties. The Superintendent was emphatic in reporting that staff people in the Rappahannock schools work hard to determine who does and who does not qualify for Special Education, noting that the percentage of those awarded such services has been reduced slightly, from 18 percent to just under 16 percent. Each year there is a handful of students who live in other counties whose parents want them to be in Rappahannock schools, for various reasons. These able-bodied kids, not needing special ed, are charged an out-of-county tuition. The board this week approved an increase in that tuition to $8,018. The figure is arrived at by dividing the expected number of pupils in both schools (995) into the amount of money (just under $8,000,000) that the county budgets for schools. The health premium figures were also announced. The single teacher, or other school employee, pays nothing for the health plan, which includes dental. At the top end, the family plan costs the employee a few pennies under $273.00. The school board’s next meeting is Thursday evening, June 29th. It is what some call the “payback” meeting, when all the books are closed and the board finds out if any part of the system has any money left over to give back to the county. ^"depend**01' pr°perty Homes • First-time homebuyers • 100% financing • Refinancing • Second home & in vest men properties ■ Farmettes & estates ■ Livestock ■ Bams, stables & equipment ■ No acreage limitations ■ Construction to permanent ■ Fewer and lower fees ^ I home spends only weekends in the county, the RCSO has not been able to come up with' an exact date for the crime. However, they continue to urge Rappahannock citizens to be on the lookout for suspicious persons knocking on doors or soliciting in the last month. Anyone with information about these incidents is encouraged to contact the RCSO at (540) 675-5300. Sperryville man on trial Samuel L. Marvin, a resident of Sperryville who was arrested April 7 by the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office for incidents of sexual assault involving a 6year-old girl, will go to trial in Rappahannock County on August 22. Flint Hill man arrested Micheal Todd Williams, 29, of Flint Hill was arrested for domestic violence on the night of May 31. » Photos by Richard Lykes WAKEFIELD’S GRADUATING CLASS OF 2006: Pictured from left to right are: Caitlin Hammelman Katie Doss, Mary Davis, Amber Larkins, Ben Clark, Emre Bar, Dorian Matthews, Allison Russo. Marissa Sullivan, Kelly O’Connor, and Song-Yi Chang. Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits »Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code. 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How about a tax hike to build more government? • % One of the many \. delights of living ill Rappahannock County is the ease of dealing with its ? very small government. * County government here* ?operates on a personal, t human scale that has nearly vanished in 21st Century * America. In contrast to our regional neighbors who wait in long lines at county or city > offices and deal with dyer- » changing bureaucrats who? don’t know or care who they are, folks here can get theii* business done in a hurrj—f and with a smile—at th^ little brick buildings surrounding the county courthouse. In a few minutes, you can pay your taxes, get a dog license, register to vote, look up a property record or chat personally with the top county administrator, even without an appointment. Where else can Americans do that? These thoughts on the joys of small government came to mind when I discovered that Rappahannock County is hatching plans for bigger government. At last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting, a large crowd turned out to protest a proposed property tax of $.02 per $100 in assessed valuation to finance a new scheme to buy development rights on farmland. But the tax protestors seemed to overlook—or be unaware of—an even larger tax increase to finance a new county govern•■■*.** The Forum James P Gannon , ment center out on Route 211 behind the * Rappahannock National Bank. * Lurking in the fine print of the county’s proposed $19 million budget for the coming fiscal year is a plan to levy a new tax of $.03 cents per $100 valuation to; finance a new county government building expected to cbst $1.5 million or more. It is another reason for the county’s proposed 20 percent increase in real estate taxes for the coming year. The new tax would be collected in each of the next three years to build up a cash fund to pay for a new county building of up to 7,500 square feet, according to County Administrator John McCarthy. So if you own a home and lot'assessed at $500,000—a fairly modest amount considering Rappahannock County’s recent surge in property values—that 3-cent tax would cost you an additional $150 a year for the next three years, or $450. v Let’s have a show of hands of how many of you "were aware of this. Just as I thought—not many. I guess few of us were paying much attention last March when our county supervisors voted to purchase 1.8 acres near the bank for a new gov FREE INSPECTION Protect vour home. Permanently. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. 540-829-0000 www.PermaTreat.com PerhaTreal emment center. “The bank offered to sell us the lot at below-market price if we promised to build on it, rather than just flip it,” according to McCarthy. The county paid about $111,000 for the lot—a bargain price by today’s standards. This action came at the March Board of Supervisors meeting but was not reported in the print edition of the Rappahannock News, so few people knew about it. It’s understandable why Rappahannock National Bank would want a new county government center next door—more traffic, more potential customers, and a possible magnet for additional offices or shops for the commercial center it hopes to develop on the site. But why would county officials want to move government offices out of town and on to the highway? une reason, accoraing to the county administrator, is that the supervisors don’t like paying rent. The county currently is paying nearly $85,000 a year in rent on leases to house the Health Department, Social Services and county Extension offices in privately owned buildings in the town of Washington, McCarthy said. He added that officials also worry that these spaces someday might become unavailable, leaving the county scrambling to relocate those offices. The new center, to be built three or four years from now, could house at least two of them. Fair enough. But at the current rate of $85,000, it would be 17.6 years from now before £he rent checks would equal the cost of a $1.5 million building (and by that time, you’d have to renovate your 18-year-old building anyway.) Even allowing » for likely rent increases, it would be a dozen years or See GANNON, Page A11 mky'.jm&r Tsjylui mUuli 1 J/jTij [|] 'XT’ » W ON roun *Ot t dimes SPONSORS f Fauquier (Eimes-Detnocrat Vtnu^Ctmttntmky. am Photo by Richard Lykes Courtney Hutcheson Valedictorian Class of 2006 Courtney Hutcheson has already been noted as an athletic all-star. After participating in a number of Rappahannock High School sports, including basketball and soccer, she was awarded “Female Athlete of the Year.” She is also this year’s Valedictorian. “Sports are my passion,” she said, “I have always enjoyed being a part of them.” In spite of her rigorous sports schedule, she did find time for academics. “Sports gave me focus and helped me to budget my time, Hutcheson said, “It was a nice balance.” She also balanced an additional activity by joining the the school band, playing the timpani. “I still had to do some ierunch-time to get it all done,” she admitted. “High School is very busy but its also very social.” Classmates voted Hutcheson “Most Likely to Arrive in Style” and was noted for “Best Car” at the school. She has already been accepted to the University of Virginia where she wifi major in Sports Medicine. “That way I. wilLplways be around sports,” she |aid. Although she has done well in Rappahannock County athletics she doesn’t think that she will compete at an NCAA level at UVA. “Til definitely be into inter-mural sports,” she said. Hutcheson plans on spending the summer preparing for college and spending time with friends. “I will probably spend the weekend of graduation celebrating with my family” she ' added, “Monday, I am sure I will be calling up all my friends wanting to hang out.” Ann-Ashleigh Lamina Co-Salutatorian Class of 2006 A repeat'of last year’s dilemma led officials from Rappahannock High School to split thesaliitatorian honor for the second year in a row. The honor went to Bethany Dodson and AnnAshleigh Lamma. - “It was really close,” said ' • Lamma, “Right down to the 5th or 6th digit after the dec* imal point.” She was still somewhat surprised at the results, “I was actually a little behind right before finals,” she admitted. Just before graduation, however, she eras asked to start writing her speech. A champion of school spirit, Lamma joined the cheerleader team and also played on the softball team. She received the Neil Burke Memorial Award for her efforts. She was voted by her classmates as “Most Dramatic” and also “Most Likely to Brighten Your Day.” Lamma is attending Christopher Newport University this fall and plans to major in biology for a (future career in forensics. “Forensics has always interested me,” she said. “It’s amazing what one small hair or piece of material can do to help solve mysteries.” Lamma plans on spending the summer working at 4-H camps and earning money for college. Photo by Richard Lyttes Bethany Dodson \\ Co-Salutatorian : ? Class of 2006 v?; Co-salutatorian, Bethany* Dodson has gone to school • ♦ • with fellow co-salutatorian !* Ann-Ashleigh Lamma since} ,• kindergarten. , it* “It seems like just yeste^ day we were waking across' » the stage in the elementary*! school for seventh grade »* .graduation,” Dodson said. \ During her high school *•» ye'ars, Dodson spent much or. her time participating in various church activities at!the Hazel River Assembly oil God. \ ■■■'$' Her classmates voted het; “Most Likely tp Travel the * " World,” “Most Responsible *"! and Helpful” andN“Most Likely to Succeed^ * '* Dodson plans on studying at Drury University, * small private college in \ !•; Springfield, Missouri. *1 resit ly enjoyed the benefits of a ’’ smaller community,” Dodfcod said about her experience at Rappahannock County High School. “I chose a smaller college for the same reason.” Dodson plans on majoring in children’s education. “I love working with smaller kids,” she said. “I definitely want to teach elementary, first or second grades.” After getting her degree she would like to return and teach in Virginia adding, “there are a lot of teaching opportunities out here and my college will be really far away so I am going to miss a lot of people.” Dodson will spend her summer working for three different youth camps and preparing for her trip out West. Anything but normal... By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer think I can say without ■ much hesitation, that H the Class of 2006 isn’t I normal,” smiled coJL. salutatorian Bethany Dodson, at Saturday morning’s commencement ceremony. “Today if you don’t get anything else, I’d like you to get this: Don’t be normal.” With 106 graduating seniors, this was the largest class ever to graduate from Rappahannock County High School. In spite of its size, many students .were quite close. “Going to a small school has given us all the opportunity to form tight bonds between so many people,” said Valedictorian Courtney Hutcheson. “As a class, we have made so many memories together. You are the people I spend time with, the people I cry with, the people I laugh with, and the people that laugh at me. I see you more than classmates, I see you as friends.” Dodson encouraged her classmates to rise above mediocrity and seek excellence, quoting 1 Peter 2:9, “You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” Emotions ran high as the graduates celebrated their commencement: The end of one thing and the start of something new. 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We know that high school is point A and our future is point B,” she said, “how we get there will be up to us. Lamma encouraged her class to, “Get our own advice, get on the road, and be the guide of our own vehicle.” School mentors offered advise to the graduates for the road ahead. Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Robert Chappell offered three pieces of advice. “Think before you act or speak, don’t be afraid to say that you are sorry, and never forget to say ‘You’re right dear!’” “Be there.” rnncipai Meno saia simply, “In order to succeed you have to show up.” He also advised the graduates to, “Find good friends,” quoting a poem by George Elliot. He agreed that the Class of 2006, helped the school achieve greatness, citing the high school band as one of their greatest achievements. “For three years in a row we’ve received top honors for our band. I believe that members of this class had something to do with that.” * Following the honored graduates speeches, several members of the class, including its valedictorian, rejoined the band for a parting performance of “Exaltation” by James Swearington. The band also performed the opening march “Pomp and Circumstance” for the ceremony as well as the concluding piece, “Commencement Classics,” arranged by James Ployhar. The mood of the ceremony lightened significantly as the seniors received their diplomas from Principal Mello. Members of the audience were mystified as many seniors gave the principal a See GRADUATION, Page A11

Graduation From Page A10 plastic spoon in exchange for their diplomas as an inside joke. “Everybody wanted to give him something when they came up for their diplomas,” explained Patrick Treanor. “I gave him a cracker.” Much to the delight of her fellow classmates, Class President Allison Antony shared several memories that made the Class of 2006 unique, and offered simple advice from Dr. Seuss: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go.” Email the reporter at C8piering@timespapers.com Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Charlie Spiering A senior contemplates the future. r Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Charlie Spiering This senior struts his stuff at graduation. 1 ,u III ■. II. i jm j i.mi ■ ■ ■.. ■ ■ ■ ■ This was the largest class of graduates — 106. Photos by Richard Lykes Above: James Marquisee receives his diploma from Principal Roger Mello. Below: Samantha Brown and Carter Bruce are obviously happy to be graduating. Gannon From Page A10 more before this would look like a good deal. One could argue that the county’s plan for an additional tax for the new building is simply prudent planning for future needs. But there is other planning going on as well, also suggesting more and bigger government. Last month, the county supervisors approved spending $400,000 to purchase four acres at the Avon Hall site which lies adjacent to the county court house ground—also for future office expansion needs. Plans for the use of this land are undefined. Do we really need a new county government center out by the bank PLUS new county offices at Avon Hall, in addition to the recently remodeled and expanded offices on the court house grounds? This looks like a lot of government expansion for a small county whose population is not growing. Beyond the tax and cost implications, it points toward a day when Rappahannock County government won’t be on the small, convenient and friendly scale that it is today. And it raises issues for the Town of Washington, because moving government offices out to the bank site robs the town of reasons for “real people” (as opposed to upscale tourists) to visit. ims 19 a. tuuiit)' ui only 7,000 souls—perhaps 2,500 households. How much county government do we need, or want? For my part, I think what we have is fine, and I’d like to see it stay that way. Maybe I am a hopeless romantic mired in the 19th Century, but the vision of “bigger and better government” has always scared me. The Board of Supervisors will be voting on the new budget and tax increases— including this levy for building more government offices—at its budget session set for 7 p.m. on Monday, June 26 at the court house. The public will be invited to comment. It’s your chance to say how much government you really want. James P. Gannon is a retired newspaper journalist who lives near Flint Hill. / #5129 m,6' Mark Jenkins General Sale* Mgr • • •«- - ■ — ' • * - • • **3* 5°* * Rappahannock Resident Mark Jenkins ^ would like to sweeten this special offer —< for all Rappahannock residents by including 3 years of FREE oil changes with any new car purchase. 3 Years of ;REE oil changes for all Rappahannock Residents 2005 Chrysler 300c $28,995 11486 2005 Jeep Liberty 4x4 $14,812 11519 2005 Dodge Dakota $17,999 11534 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix $9,995 5014A 2004 Dodge Ram 4x4 $12,995 5225A 2004 Chevy Colorado $11,995 5232B 2001 Honda Passport $8,995 4863A 2004 Mazda RX8 $18,995 11577 2003 Ford Focus $12,995 11579 2005 Chevy Cobalt $12,995 11585 2005 Chrysler Pacifica $18,995

Abovet, Dinner; Right, Bird.; Below, Stephen’s Eyes James Joyce interpreted through the eyes of DeLoss McGraw By Joanie Ballard Special to the Rappahannock News Robert Ballard is pleased to present another exciting exhibition by internationally acclaimed artist DeLoss McGraw, opening on Saturday, June 17. The artist will be present at the opening reception from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. and the public is invited. The artist also plans to be available to sign copies of his popular “Alice in Wonderland,” for which he won the Illustrator’s Society Book of tjie Year Award for 2002. This new exhibition of small and large oils, gouaches ahd drawings will present a recent series of paintings based on McGraws’ unique interpretation of the classic James Joyce work “Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.” This is an awe-inspiring collection of beautiful and complex images and unique subject matter that was two years in the making. McGraw writes about the book and his response: “The stair's form and plot development cannot be separated. The theme of a young man’s initiation into the adult world begins with form and vocabu lary as simple as a baby’s primer, and then unfolds a story comparable to a youth’s adventure tale, and con eludes with a psychological stream-of-consciousness interior monologue. The psychological design Doing Business the Old Fashioned Way ...with a Handshake & a Smile. ^ 250 West Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA www.jimharrisauto.com 540.347.3341 800.255.6377 takes the reader into a complex spin of a young man’s discovery, activity and guilt of the sensual world. This world of guilt and sin are held under the microscope of late 19th century Irish Catholicism. Toward the end of the novel the young protagonist finds himself influenced by ‘thinkers’.” Each stage of the young man’s journey is visualized by McGraw’s unique vision. “These are not illustrations of the Joyce novel but a visual retelling of events in the artist’s journey,” stated Ballard, who is delighted to have his longtime friend and associate exhibit another body of profound works of art. DeLoss McGraw’s childhood was filled with literature, so it is not surprising that this homage to this classic Joyce novel would be an artistic influence. His mother was an English professor and instilled in him a love for all forms * of the written word, especially poetry. His unique approach to painting has thus been equally influenced by poetry and the successful mixing of these two . genres. Robert Pincus wrote in the magazine Art In America: “Of course, any homage reveals as much about its maker as its subject. Drawing also from such sources as Klee, Chagall and outsider art, McGraw frequently attempts in his art to effect a psychological return to the poetic aspects of childhood.” McGraw is a pioneer in the art and poetry collaborative movement and has collaborated with many renowned writers over the years, including the Pulitzer-Prize winning poet W.D. Snodgrass, United States Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky, and the novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez, among others. This exhibition continues McGraw’s interest in the visual interpretation of literature by creating a superb visual record of his responses to the semi-autobiographical “Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man”. most recently, two McGraw paintings were purchased by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and his recent touring retrospective “As a Poem, So Is a Picture,” organized by the Scottsdale Center for Contemporary Art, received great acclaim. Many institutions that collect artist-made books own artwork by DeLoss McGraw, including the J. Paul Getty Museum, The University of Oxford, the Library of Congress, the New York Public Library, Stanford University, Harvard University, and the Special Collections Library of Columbia University. Institutions that own McGraw paintings include the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Library of Congress, the San Diego Museum of Art, the Cranbrook Museum of Art, the Skirball Museum in Los Angeles, and the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. This exhibition runs from June 17 - July 9th. The gallery is located at 307 Main Street, Washington, VA, and is open daily 10-6, and by appointment, 540-675-1411, www.rhballard.com

- ■ -|j ri v ir mm ®SWM IM Profile on Page B7 Several weeks ago The Rappahannock News asked readers to send in their nominations for graduating seniors whose accomplishments and attitude make them truly outstanding and worthy of some recognition as they all head off on different paths to different places. We hope that you enjoy reading about just a few of Rappahannock's noteworthy graduating seniors.

im ' . : - * 'ftjfO Scrabble School Preservation Foundation will be offer* • 4og this Jeep Wagoneer at its Benefit Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p m., Saturday, June 17, at 174 Scrabble Road in :; Castleton. Please call 540-987-8103. Bluemont Concerts return to Shadowlawn The Bluemont Concert Series kicks off its 2006 season in historic Warrenton on Saturday, June 17 with the first of ten outdoor Saturday evening concerts. “We’re very excited about our summer season,” said Peter punning, Bluemont president and founder. “We are celebrate mg 25 years of Bluemont summer evenings supporting our schools and communities.” '. Due to continuing construction activities at the new Fauquier Courthouse administration building and Warren Green, Bluemont concerts will return this season to Old Shadowlawn at 70 Culpeper Street between Franklin and Lee streets, one block south of old Warren Green in downtown Warrenton. All concerts begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is $5 per person, $4 for Bluemont friends and seniors, $2 for kids under twelve; proceeds go to support our Artist-in-Education program in Fauquier schools. Concert goers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on, and a picnic to eiyoy before the show. In case of rain, the concerts are held at Taylor Middle School. Saturday, June 17 Mary Ann Redmond Band: $ . Sensational DC souk rhythm and blues ' .. . . ■ , '■ ■ ,.w The fabulous Mary Ann Redmond Band delights audiences with its soulful rhythm and blues, energy and instrumentals. Already a favorite in tire Metro area and winner of 14 prestigious WAMMIE awards (Washington Area Music Association Awards), Virginia native Redmond is winning |J international acclaim for her rich t voice, innovative compositions and passionate performance. Redmond’s WAMMIEs include Best Female Jazz Singer; Best Kock-rop Vocalist, Best Roots Rock/traditional R&B Vocalist, Best Urban Contemporary Vocalist and Best Female Blues Vocalist. Redmond’s talented band includes Doctor Samba on bass guitar, Kevin “Stixx” Marshall on drums, and Lenny Stevens on guitar. Saturday, June 24: The Grandsons: jazz roots rockabilly Saturday, July 1: ■¥. Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra: 16-member jazz band playB swing, and modem Big Band hits tetarday,Jaly& World Jam Club: Unique fusion of Brazilian, Latin, Jazz and R&B Saturday July 15: Daryl Davis Band: 5-piece rock, rhythm and blues band of die highest order a Saturday, July 22: Pan Masters: Island calypso and reggae alongside JS Bach, the Beatles and more Saturday, July 29: Harmonious Wail: Highflying gypsy swing band Saturday, August 5: Indigenous Gourd Orchestra: Paleolithic lounge music with gourd instruments Saturday, August 12: Dixie Power Trio: New Orleans jazz ? '> 1 zydeco funk 4-member “trio" Saturday, August 19: Junkyard Saints: Baltimore’s underground New Orleans, R&B, Jump Blues and Funk band Treasures needed i Your stuff just sits there, you use it no more. %Now’s the time: get it out the door. Donate to the yard sale - the Dems’ yearly “do,” your old stuff will live just like it was new. , Make the donations, get into the mix. The sale comes up Aug. 26. That’s close to the Fall, so better act now, The numbers to call are just down below: Barbara Adolfi (540) 987-9706 Barbara Dennis (540) 364-2569 Religious Notes Special Service The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have Rev. Robert Goff deliver the message for services on Sunday, June 18 at 11 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Revival services Shiloh Baptist Church, Woodville will have revival services from Wednesday, June 21 through Friday, June 23. Devotions starting at 7:30 p.m. worship service starting at 8 p.m. On Wednesday, will be Rev. Maurice Evans from Elk Rim Baptist Church, Thursday night will be Rev. Butler from Good Hope, Norman and on Friday night will be Rev. Robert Strothers from the Thessalonian Baptist Church. Pastor Rev. Michael E. Tinsley welcomes everyone. Hopewell Baptist Church The Hopewell Baptist Church family in Sperryville invites you to a day of fun, 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. Shawl Ministry Do you like to knit or cro chet? 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 6753336. FREE Food Every Month Do you need additional food to add to your kitchen pantry based on the number of people in your family. When is it? June 15, Thursday from 3-5 p.m. July 20, August 17. Check newspaper or call 675-3313 to confirm future date Where is it? Washington Baptist Church, 180 Gay Street, Washington. Families that are income eligible or that receive Food Stamps, Medicaid and/or SSI will automatically qualify to receive USDA Food Commodities. Registration & Distribution will be first come - first served! Questions my be directed to (540) 675-3716, (540) 6753336 or (540) 987-9101. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Community Care Coalition. Bake Sale Forest Grove Baptist Church WMUshake sale on Saturday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Slind^s in Culpeper. Benefit of the church youth group. Vacation Bible School Chester Gap Baptist Church will have their Vacation Bible School for ages 2 throughl2 on June 1823 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The theme will be “Fiesta”. For more information call (540) 635-6109 cell (540) 5510746 or (540) 635-2907 Vacation Bible School The Rappahannock United Methodist Charge is offering three Vacation Bible School opportunities this summer. This year’s program is called “Treasure Seekers: Exploring God’s Promises.” Willis Chapel UMC in Huntly hosts a three-day VBS from June 19 through June 21. The evening begins with a meal at 6 p.m. followed by lessons and crafts from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Flint Hill UMC hosts VBS June 26-30 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Sperryville UMC hosts VBS August 7-11. Children from pre-school through pre-teen are encouraged to participate. Interested teens may be involved as well. Adults in the community are welcome to lend a helping hand, too. Please contact Rev. Leah DeLong for more information 675-3370. Cooper goes to Washington Amy Cooper, a student at Rappahannock County Elementary School, has been selected into the People World Leadership Forum. Amy will join a select group of students in Washington, D.C., April 9-15, 2007 to earn high school credit while studying leadership and exploring some of the United States’ most prominent monuments and institutions. From Capitol Hill to the Smithsonian institute, and from Colonial Williamsburg to the National Museum of American History, Amy Cooper will examine the characteristics of American leadership during times of national challenge and prosperity. Forum delegates will also participate in small group discussions and exercises to experience first-hand how successful leaders develop strategies, make decisions, build consensus, and foster change. Amy was nominated and Amy Cooper accepted for the honor based on outstanding scholastic merit, civic involvement and leadership potential. The program is coordinated by People to People Student Ambassador Programs to fulfill the vision Dwight D. Eisenhower had for fostering world citizenship when he founded People to People during his presidency in 1956. Thomas graduates Phillip Allen Thomas from Sperryville graduated on May 13 from Longwood University in Farmville, Va., with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Thomas has accepted an offer with the Virginia State Police. He will be attending the State Police Academy in Richmond July 10 A 2002 graduate from Rappahannock County High School, he is the son of Roy and Betty Thomas. Phillip Allen Thomas Johanson earns marketing degree Richard Theodore Johanson, son of Richard and Page Johanson of Flint Hill, recently graduated from Lynchburg College, a private college in Central, Virginia enrolling 2,400 students in professional, liberal arts, and graduate studies. Johanson received a B.A. in marketing. He is a graduate of Highland School in Warrenton. Eastham earns degree Shannon Calhoun Eastham, daughter of William and Vicky Eastham of Amissville, and'sister of brother of Lt. William Eastham, IIII of San Diego, graduated from Medical College of Virginia, with a doctoral degree in May 2006. She was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, graduating in the top 10 percent of her class. She graduated from the University of Virginia in 1999 with Echols scholar and from Georgetown University, with a Master’s degree in Biophysics, in 2001. Dr. Eastham was a graduate of Rappahannock County High School and co-valedictorian of her class in 1995. She has accepted an offer in general surgery at Medical College of Virginia hospital, Richmond in July. She is the granddaughter of deceased grandparents Margaret and Doug Calhoun of Front Royal and William and Jackie Eastham of Amissville Chester Gap student honored The United States Achievement Academy announced that Michael B. Fogle from Chester Gap has been recognized for academic achievement as a United States National Honor Student Award Winner. Fogle, who attends Rappahannock County Elementary School, will appear in the United States Achievement Academy's Official Yearbook which is published nationally. The USAA National Honor Awards provide honor students with many benefits and services and is a great tribute to a student’s dedication, talent, and ability. He is the son of Raye and Janey Fogle of Chester Gap. The grandparents are Ben and Betty Eackles of Front Royal and Virgie Ubben of Chester Gap. CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Oranoe Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 Find your new home > With the Rappahannock Neus 540-675-3349 Pomedmes ear kkb p to plant Mm if t not tale far them to be. They pet themselves into awkward positions. Mgh on a shed jdsove the door, too hifh to dbnb back down they mty« break a bone if they try to jump. 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All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p .m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. For e-mail, send to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com Tree Seedlings available as in previous years, tree seedlings are now available for planting in the county. This year’s selections are Sugar Maple, Loblolly Pine, and Yellow Poplar. The seedlings are available in bundles of IQ25 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 14-21: Cherries-On-Top open now for sweet deals Pick your own sweet cherries from Wednesday, June 14, through Wednesday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cherries-On-Top orchard in Flint Hill. From south go to intersection of Route 211 (Lee Highway) and Route 522 at Massie’s Comer, take Route 522 north and go one mile to Route 641, turn left and continue 0.5 mile to Grinton Lane. Turn left and continue to the top of mountain. Come early for best picking - only one week deal. For more information call Gary Sellers at (703) 845-0363 June 15: 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 675-3313 to confirm future date Where is it? Washington Baptist Church, 180 Gay Street, Washington. Families that are income eligible or that receive Food Stamps, Medicaid and/or SSI will automatically qualify to receive USDA Food Commodities. Registration & Distribution will be first come - first served! Questions my be directed to (540) 675-3716, (540) 675-3336 or (540) 987-9101. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Community Care Coalition. 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 16: Live Music at the Griffin Tavern Come round tonight and hear Acoustic Classic Rock favorites by Robbie Limon June 1416: 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 arid learn about upcoming opportunities. For more information call Jean at 937-2603. June 15-August 15: Cooling assistance applications Assistance available for needy families this summer. Applications accepted from June 15 through August 15. Assistance is available to households that include a child or children under age six, a disabled individual, or an adult age 60 and over who meet income and eligibility requirements. The maximum gross monthly income to qualify for cooling assistance is $1,062 before taxes for a household of one and $2,167 before taxes for a family of four. Families and individuals must apply at their local department. For more information contact, Nancy Dingle at the Rappahannock Department Social Services at (540) 675-3313. June 15,16: Red 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 lesleyamold@hotmail.com. June 16: “Brokeback Mountain” “Brokeback Mountain,” the most Oscar-nominated movie of the year, will be presented by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community at The Theatre at 8 p.m. movie projector at me Theatre Due to technical difficulties, the movie projector at The Theatre has been returned to the manufacturer for servicing. While servicing is being performed, Metro Technical Services in Maryland is loaning a projector to RAAC so that the movies can continue on schedule. RAAC would like to thank the movie-going community for their patience during the showing of “Walk the Line” and “Memoirs of a Geisha” where video problems occurred. Hopefully, they will be resolved shortly and the movie projector will be returned, but in the meantime films will continue and we hope to see you all there. 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) Rt 211 East Amissville. Bring lawn chairs. All musicians/singers welcome. 50/50 raffle to benefit the Rappahannock Co. 4H program.* June 17: Rappahannock CCVEd Alumni Softball tournament Rappahannock COtED 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 will go to 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) 987-8103. June 17: bperryville Volunteer Fire 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 17: Bake Sale There will be a bake sale, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 17, at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 10023 Wesley Chapel Road, Marshall. Proceeds to benefit local missions. For further information, call (540) 347-7475. 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 Comer (www.frenchmancomer.com) will serving samples of his Belgian Neuhaus Chocolate. His chocolates will be for sale in our tasting on this day as well. Bring a light jacket as the room is chilly. General Admission is Free and Open to the Public. Wine Tasting $3 to include logo glass Hours are 12 noon to 6 p.m. Don’t miss these events! Gadino Cellars is a proud member of of the Blue Ridge WineWay. June 18: Father Day breakfast at CGVFD Treat Dad to breakfast on Sunday, June 18, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. 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: RLEP Board of Directors Meeting The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection Board of Directors meets at the library, with social time at 7 p.m. and business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Results of the RLEP sponsored May 20 Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo will be discussed along with other issues. Members and the public are welcome to attend. RLEP continues to seek a few volunteers to work on wildlife biodiversity and other County issues. We are also seeking a new Secretary to the Board. Visit www.riep.org for RLEP programs news and details. 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 21: Go Skateboarding Day Rappahannock Skate Park Planning Meeting Calling all skateboarders. There will be the first skate park meeting at the Rappahannock County Park, 5 p.m. on June 21 in conjunction with Go Skateboarding Day. Everyone is welcome. We will be having fun skating while also talking about what we can do to make a skate park for Rappahannock. Parents, please come, we need your input. Skaters , we need as many as we can get. Bring your skateboards. For more information call 675-2139 or email paintbox @ shentel.net June 21, July 5,19: Rappahannock Free Clinic The Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on Wednesday, June 21 st., July 5th and July 19th at the Rappahannock Health Department in Washington. Patient registration is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information call the clinic at 675-2525 or 3470394. June 23: Blue Rock Inn rocks with music - Rude Rock Family 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 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 25: Weaver/ Butler/Thornhill Reunion The Weaver/Butle^Thomhill will have their reunion on June 25 at the Rappahannock Recreation Center in Washington. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Bring a covered dish and join in the food, fellowship and fun. For more information call George Butler at 825-1153. June 26-30: Third Annual Rappahannock Soccer Summer Camp Players will go through daily instruction of soccer fundamentals as weH as team tactics each day. Players will experience great soccer games and learn new skills or sharpen skills they already have! 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 i 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) 7184404 $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® RappRow.org or 9375968. 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 1,2: Annual Bark Explorations with Jeanne Dreavas Annual Bark Explorations with Jeanne Dreavas from July 1-2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost $130. Learn to strip bark from newly cut trees and manipulate them into functional or sculptural objects through sewing, weaving, pegging and maybe some techniques you’ll discover on your own. Check my web site jeannedrevas.com, email carijeanne® earthlink. net or call 987-3113. 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 oldr.AII are welcome. Sponsored by RCDC the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee. July 4: Great Meadow July 4th celebration On July 4th gates open at 4 p.m. (rain date July 5) at Great Meadow, at The Plains between Middleburg and Warrenton, I-66 Exit #31. 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. Great Meadow is home to the famed Virginia Gold Cup Races and many other community events. Tickets available at the Rappahannock News. 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 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 10-14: Panther Summer Basketball Camp Register now for the RCHS Panther Summer Basketball Camp, from July 10th through July 14th. Five 4 hour sessions (830AM - 1230PM) will feature fundamentals instruction followed by live game experience. The camp is open to boys and girls who will be in 4th through 8th grade this Fall. Pre-register by mailing your deposit of $25 and your camp application by June 23. Applications can be picked up at the Rappahannock County High School or Elementary School Office and also at the Rappahannock County Library. Cost of the camp is $75 for the week, all campers will receive a T-shirt at the end of camp. 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 comer, 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) 3642569. Summer Camps at Belle Meade Sunday, May 21 from 2-4 at 353 F.T. Valley See EVENTS, Page B4

Events From Page B3 Road, Sperryville, (540) 987-9748. Belle Meade Day Camp for boys and girls 6-13 has five two-week sessions, June 1930. July 3-14, July 17-28, July 31 - August 11, August 14-25. Camp activities include \ * swimming, canoing, hiking, arts and crafts, archery, informal sports. Belle Meade 1 Swim Camp has three one-week sessions: June 5-9 for 3-6 year olds, June 1216 and August 28 - September 1 for 4-8 year olds. For more information visit www.bellemeade.net/camp or call Susan Hoffman at 987-9748. 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 I little Washington. The emphasis is on creativity, fun, games and the great outdoors! The multimedia 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 For registration call (540) 987-8670 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 .nts. 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 Park Service at Glen Echo Park, Md. Sperryville Pottery Clay Camp Registration is beginning for the Sperryville Pottery's Summer Clay Camp. Weeks are June 20-24. July 25-29 and August 8-12 for kids ages 5-11, June 27July 1 for Advanced kids 5-11, and August 1 -5 for Teen Throwing. Hours will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The cost is $225/wk. For more information or to register, call Suzanne at (540)987-1000. Contestants for Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is how seeking contestants for Honorary Fire Chief ages 13-20, Junior Miss ages 8-12, and Little Miss, ages 3-7 for their annual carnival to be held June 21 -24. For tickets and information call 937-4218. Contestants for Hint Hill Volunteer Fire Department The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is seeking young ladies and young men between the ages of 1-21 to compete for the following titles: Little Mister, 1-8; Tiny Miss, 1-4; Little Miss, 5-§; Junior Miss, 10-15; and Miss Honorary Fire Chief, 16-21. The Little Mister and Tiny Miss are new categories this year. Contestants will be selling tickets on the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup. For more information, please contact Karen Williams at 6354673 and leave a message. Yard Sale The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is collecting items for an upcoming yard sale. If you wish to donate any unwanted items, please phone Bruce Williams at 635-4673 and leave a message or phone Bill Welch at 675-3097. October 24, 25,26: RCHS varsity cheerleaders to host cheer mini camp Come join the RCHS Varsity cheerleaders as they teach the latest cheers, chants and dances for the 2006 season on October 24, 25, 26 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School gym from 6-8 p.m. Cost $25. Permission forms can be picked up at the elementary school and/or high school office. FOR YOUR MIND, BODY, SPIRIT AND SENSE OF WELL BEING Nature’s Way Day Spa Spring Specials Deep Cleansing, personalized Facial Therapy $65 - a $10 discount Personalized Facial with 30 minute Reflexology Treatment $90 - $15 discount Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage with hot stone treatment and herb infused hot towels 90 minute $90- a $20 discount Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage with hot stone treatment and herb infused hot towels 60 minute $60- a 15 discount Combination of Swedish massage for 60 min. and Personalized Facial for 60 min. $120 - a $15 discount Gift Certificates Available call Terri Freeborn at (540) 987-9777 to schedule your appointment. Nature’s Way Day Spa is located at the Rappahannock Wellness Center, 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Yoga at Sun and Moon Studio - Belie Meade Schoolhouse Spring Semester is now underway: April 17-July 2. These classes are all lev els and designed for the beginner as well as the more experienced yoga practitioner. Please drop in at any time; your first class is free! Classes are Monday, 9:30-11 a.m. (Mary, Kit), Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. (Mary, Janice) and Friday, 9:30-11 a.m. (Mary/Janice). Please call Mary O’Meara at 825-1215 with questions, or email at maryomeara@earthlink.net Registration forms are available at the door, or on line at httpwww.sunandmoonstudio.com. Synergy Dance happenings Update for the Oriental Dance classes at Belle Meade Tuesday night at 6 p.m. The next four classes will teach the basics so we encourage beginners to get started now. Please feel free to join us and bring a flowing skirt. The Rappahannock County SynergyDance class with Virginie Audrain is relocated at Ki Theatre, Gay Street in Washington, VA. We resume our Spring/Summer schedule with an evening class on Thursdays 6-7:30pm for 6 weeks. You need to bring your own mats and wear comfortable layered clothing. Charmaine Lee and Virginie Audrain teach in tandem a SynergyDance class in Charlottesville, downtown at Studio 206 Friday morning at 9:45am. Join us, we are happy to carpool. All classes are: $15 drop-in and $72 for the series of 6 classes. For more information call Virginie at 937-5609 or Charmaine at 987 8734 or visit us at www.synergydance.com Exercise class Join a group of fit and friendly women of all ages for an hour of exercise three mornings a week! These classes, an evolving mix of stretching, aerobics, dance, free weights, mat work, and yoga, have been going on for years! Classes are held at Trinity Episcopal Church (parking lot across from the Inn) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 8:15. Drop-ins welcome. Call Martha at 636-8315 or Ellie at 675-3978 for more information. 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 Howie Swaim 540-937-6124 540-522-3921 Little Hungry Run, Font Hill, VA Secluded 69 acres of woodlands bordering on two streams, Hungry Run and Lirde 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 LittJe I^ong Mountain Road. Magnificent wooded parcel of hardwood forest and rolling hills. Old stone wall along Little Long Mountain Road. With some slight clearing, outstanding views can be had from upper elevations. Perfect estate parcel in Old Dominion Hounds territory near Flint Hill. $475,000. Alan Zuschlag. 540-937-6124 Glen Gordon, Huntly, VA 45 acres of spectacular Blue Ridge views. Historic 7,0t)0 sc), ft. manor house, stables, guest house, tenant house, pool. High ceilings, oak paneled hunt room, 5 bedrooms, 7 fireplaces. Perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. $2,900,000. Ruth Ripley 540-687-6395 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Commercial, Woodville, VA 1.7 acre lor zoned village commercial. Presently used for two small shops and hayfield. Has residential potential. Great Mountain views, all open, lots of road frontage. Great potential for house or business in the charming and quiet village of Woodville. $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; sunroom and loft open to living room. Master suite and 2 additional bedrooms. Smaller outbuilding suitable for office or guest house. $695,000. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Hazel River Farm, Sperryville, VA Premier equestrian facility in Thornton Hounds territory. 85+'acres. Phenomenal views. Ha/e! River frontage. Spacious 3 HR, 3.5 BA mam house. 2 BR manager's house. 7 stall centeraisle barn, equipment garage. Kennel, machine shed, more. Pour board fencing. 6 large paddocks - all with water. 4 run-in sheds. Horse training/driving facilities. $2,885,0(X). Howie Swaim 540-522-3921 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Alan Zuschiag 540-937-6124 Major's Hollow, Sperryville, VA 16+ wooded acres on a private right of way near the Shenandoah National Park in Sperryville. Springs, several bold streams, walking and riding trails, old stone walls and beautiful rolling terrain. Extremely private with several possible building sites to capture the gorgeous mountain views. $325,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Indian Run, Rixeyville, VA Grand colonial loaded with extras on 75 mostly wooded acres. Over 9.000 square feet, master bedroom suite with balcony overlooking pond, 4 other BR, 4.5 BA, fireplace in great room and bar, formal dining room, office and media room. Granite counters, cherry floors, Windjammer windows, decks, balcony, porches, garages and more. All this plus 2nd old farmhouse. 52,750,000. Call for price with less land. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 RealEstate t Boston Marie F. Atkins | 987-8802 Salem Ruritan Club honors Andy Berry The Salem Ruritan Club held their annual banquet recently and awarded a “Public Safety Award” for outstanding services and gave out these awards to each branch of the law enforcement. Each department had the privilege to select their own winner. One of our own Rappahannock citizens officer Andy Berry with the Culpeper Police Department was selected the winner in the department. With Lt. Scott Roy doing the nominating for him. . Congratulations to you, Andy! The Peregory home was the setting for a party cook out on Memorial Day, the event being hosted by Joseph Peregory. Besides the family, others enjoying the food and fellowship were Mrs. Becky Johnson and son, Robert, of Unionville, John Bosewell of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family of Culpeper. KaitlynWood of Amissville, Marsha Savage of Rixeyville, Daniel Peregory and children, Loren and Biyce of Amissville, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier and Jason Grigsby and Ray I Wharton. a Dig Dreaxaasi consisting ox sausage, gravy, eggs, fried apples, pancakes, coffee and juices will be served at Castleton Fire Department building for Fathers Day on Sunday, June 18, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m For a delicious meal and a chance to support the Castleton Fire Department, don’t miss this event and for more information or directions, call (540) 9374110. Word has been received by family members and congratulations extended to Miss Kiystal Jenkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Jenkins of San Antonio, Texas, who graduated from O’Connor High School Thursday evening with high honors. She is the great grand* daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jenkins, local residents. We extend great congratulations to Mill Lauren Thornhill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Thornhill who has been selected to the Study Abroad Program and she will be traveling to Italy this summer. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to Mrs. Waverly Frazier of Scrabble Road, and her family upon the loss of her husband who passed away at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal and was laid to rest in Culpeper Memorial. Belated birthday greetings go out to Shawn Daty, Jamie Wright, Zoe and Jeanna Racey. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Lariy Cubbage and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Williams. If you h . en’t already got your CD, “Ibm Hand’s Mule”, you may have to wait for another production which will take another two weeks. Ray Cannon says that the sales have been outstanding. Cost of the CDs at $7 each benefits the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company which has been in service for 50 years. r l Home and land transfers The following are the land transactions recorded in the office of the clerk of the Court in Rappahannock County for the period June 5 through June 9, 2006. Jackson District Virginia Property Group II LLC to Johannes Zutt and Husband, 50.10 acres, Tax Map 3020C, $540,000 Hampton District Sidney B. Berry and others to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 72.2042 acres, Tax Map 19-55, Deed of Gift Virginia Property Group II LLC to James C. Miller III and wife, 50.0544 acres, Tax Map 30-27, $575,000

Birthdays on Pearl Lane June is a birthday month on Pearl Lane. Please join me in wishing happy birthday to one of the finest designers and contractors in the county, Nan Reddick, and to my husband, Ray Boc. New offices in the School House Complex Lee Anna Whorton went from first through third grades in the smaller building next to the big school house. James Leake had his real estate office in the building. Now Antique Tables Made Daily occupies the upper level and this week we celebrate the opening of office space for RappFlOW in the section, where Rae’s deli served us fine food. How serendipitous that RappFlOW is now located along the banks of the Rappahannock River. We welcome RappFlOW to Sperryville! Foot-stomping and hand clapping at Apple Hill Bakery In a picture perfect Sunday beside the Thornton River on the patio of the Apple Hill Bakery, Husnu Aydogdu treated us to an afternoon of Turkish music. Having just performed at the Kennedy Center, Mr. Aydogdu enchanted all of us with his talent and his magnetic personality. He invited even the most reluctant participants to sit with him and sing the chorus to songs. Singing, clapping, foot tapping and dancing filled our spirits with joy and good fellowship. The young women who were dancing are all in college or working and several are Mr. Aydogdu’s music students. The Turkish food available that day was excellent and only served to make this a special day. Linda Ofelia and Joe Wilson will perform on Photo by Ray Boc TURKISH BLUEGRASS: Apple Hill Bakery in Sperryville may be offering live music soon if their friend Husnu keeps coming round. I I Sperryville I Barbara Adotfi Js adolfibarbara@ verizon.net ■$. (540) 987-8682 Monday, June 19, at 6 p.m. at the bakery and, hopefully, local musicians will be performing every Monday evening. So be sure to stop in for some supper, desert and great local talent. Lucky and Eileen work very long hours to provide us with fresh baked goods, and now they have enriched our lives by sharing their ethnicity with us through food, music and dancing. Thanks to both of them!! A wee birthday . Congratulations to Kristin Jenkins who will turn seven on June 21. Add ten to that and birthday wishes go out to David Baldwin who will turn 17 on June 18. Happy, Birthday, David! Belated birthday wishes go out to Diane Weakley who celebrated her day on June 10 from her friend Michelle Jenkins. A thing of joy Wow! What a trip to Canada. I won’t bore you with all the details, but for those of you who like the fishing stories, here’s the gist of it. I have written here before that a big fish in the boat is a thing of joy forever, and so it was this trip. The trip odometer on the truck said 2020 miles when we pulled into the driveway at 3:30 Saturday morning, and every mile was worth it. We fished seven lakes in seven days, and several days we fished two lakes, so there were some repeats. We caught fish every day. By the end of the third day, my wrist was sore from fighting fish, mostly pike. Although, throughout the trip we caught northern pike, pickerel or walleye, small mouth bass, yellow perch, and brook trout. We enjoyed four big fish dinners, two with just pike, two with just walleye. We had them rolled in corn meal, dipped in beer batter, egg washed and cracker crumbs, and no sushi. They were outstanding, every one. We had probably 12 to 15 doubles, where we were both fighting a fish at the same time. Jason caught some nice pike on a ten-foot, number eight fly rod outfit, and that Flint Hill Richard Brady 675-3754 richardbradyl@ juno.com was something to see. Throwing a streamer that must have been seven inches long, and fighting pike on a doubled over fly rod was something that he mastered quickly. I came up with a ball of line at my feet and no fish. I will leave the fly rod to him. We had hardly any equipment problems, although we were reminded that rod tips are still fragile, and tackle boxes are not meant to be boat seats. Those little problems were nothing to watching Jason hook, fight and land an eight pound northern, close to three feet long, and then resuscitate and return him to the dark water to live and fight again another day. That made the trip worth it. Like I said, what a trip. The family screech returns Several weeks ago, I told See FLINT HILL, Page B6 Last Chance... to place your advertisement in the 2nd Annual -2m Guide toRAPPAHANNOCK Reach over 2,900 residents and visitors by placing your advertisement on our New 2006 Rappahannock Guide. Published in the July 26 issue of the Rappahannock News. Additional copies will be distributed aU year long through the Chamber of Commerce, Visitor’s Center and Real Estate offices. Doritmissit! Rappahannock News Anita Sherman Rapp. Editorial I I Terri Carper I | Advertising I 540.675.3338 Ph. 540.675.3088 Fx. r Photo by Richard Brady NO FISH TALE: Flint Hill columnist and son headed to Canada and the Northern Pike there are big. Way to go Jason! Tartfi by Randy Minter MAKING ARRANGEMENTS In today’s society, most of us recognize that wills and life insurance are part of an overall estate planning strategy. To this should be added funeral prearrangement. The first step is to seek facts from a funeral service practitioner concerning all the possible alternatives. By setting aside time for a purposeful discussion with members of your family, everyone’s feelings about death, and the activities which immediately follow it, may be taken into consideration. You will then want to set your plan down in a written memorandum. This memorandum will serve as a guideline for both survivors and the funeral director who will carry out the arrangements at the time of death. There are all sorts of options when it comes to a funeral. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we’re here to make sure you have the right type of memorial for your loved one. For a tour, call 3473431. Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton, offers monuments and memorials for all cemeteries. Please semi your questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at: moserfh @ blackhawke.net Death s Dark way must needs be trodden once, however we pause." - Horace Odes Betty L. Judy Betty L. Judy Castleton resident Betty Lou Sponaugle Judy, 67, passed away on June 10 at her home in Castleton. She was bom January 9, 1939 in Franklin, . West Virginia to Aria Dahmer Sponaugle and Percy Carl Sponaugle. Mrs. Judy graduated valedictorian from Franklin High School in 1957. In high school she was named a Lady of the Golden Horseshoe and was voted Most Likely to, Succeed. Following high school she completed a degree at Morgantown Business College. In January, 1959 she married Earl Judy, Jr. The couple lived in Washington, D.C. where Betty worked for the FDIC. Following the birth of her daughters, Carla and Pamela, she devoted herself to her home and family. The family lived in suburban Maryland where Betty was an active member of Good Shepherd Church of the Brethren. A talented cook, she began to create recipes and enter cooking contests. She was a six time finalist in The Pillsbury Bake Off, as well as a finalist numerous times in the Delmarva Chicken Cooking Contest, and continued to enter and win a variety of other contests. She enjoyed collecting cookbooks and amassed a collection of over 3,000. In addition to cooking, Betty enjoyed reading, sewing, collecting antique glassware, and exploring the outdoors. In the 1980s the family moved to Fauquier County, Virginia and then to Castleton in Rappahannock County in 1988. Betty also enjoyed travel Obituaries ing and visited 48 of the United States, six Canadian Provinces, 16 European Countries, and Puerto Rico. Her favorite trips included visiting her daughter in Greece, backpacking with her two daughters across Europe, taking an Alaskan cruise with her husband and numerous drives down the Blue Ridge Parkway. In Castleton Betty and Earl are members at the Hazel River Assembly of God, where Betty was involved with the Women’s Ministries. The Judys contributed to the founding of the Rappahannock County Public Library. In recent years Betty enjoyed taking care of and playing with her four grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Earl Judy of Castleton, her daughter, Carla Nicole Martin and son-in law Thomas Martin also of Castleton, her daughter, Pamela Devon Lovell and son-in-law Rhys Lovell of Bloomington, Illinois, her grandchildren, Connor Earl and Hollis Ford Martin and Carys Rose and William Auden Lovell, and her sister, Patsy Sponaugle of Louisville, Kentucky. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 15, at 11 a.m. at the Hazel River Assembly of God Church with the Reverend Stephen Dodson officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Thomas V. Martin, Rhys W. Lovell, Gayle E. Judy, Gary N. Judy, William Blair, and Douglas Dodson. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Betty S. - Judy Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Hazel River Assembly of God Church, P.O. Box 338, Rixeyville, Virginia 22737 or to the Hospice of the Rapidan, 1200 Sunset Lane, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. Online condolences may be sent to www.foundandsons. com. Charles R. Presgraves Native of Rappahannock Charles Roosevelt Presgraves, Sr., 69, died June 1, at his home in Sperryville. Mr. Presgraves was born August 17, 1936 in Rappahannock County, son of the late Israel and Leila Burke Presgraves. He was a lifelong resident of Rappahannock County and spent most of his years in Flint Hill, Virginia. He was a retired painting contractor. He was an outdoor enthusiast and truly enjoyed gardening, bird watching, fishing, and hunting. He will always be remembered as a very loving devoted father, grandfather, and friend. Mr. Presgraves is survived by his daughter Teresa Lynn Jones and her husband John of Stephens City; one son Charles R. “Chuck” Presgraves, Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Sperryville. Additional survivors include two sisters Jean Dodson of Fairfax and Katherine Blouch of Pennsylvania; one brother Claude Brown Presgraves of Jessup, MD; two granddaughters Karen Jones and Kristen Jones of Stephens City; and one grandson Branden Jones of Stephens City. He was preceded in death by a sister Elsie Mae Partlowe and a brother George Presgraves. A graveside service was held Saturday, June 3, at Flint Hill Cemetery in Rappahannock County, with Elder Bill Jenkins officiating. foil SMC BV OUlNCBf Two contiguous, 50 acre parcels; under ease-1 ment, surrounded by eased land. Field and forest, high and low, on Fodderstack Road. For Appointment Call 540-675-3409 Cheri Woodard and Frank Hardy, Inc. are pleased to announce the sale 13 acres on Hickerson Mountain and 90 Hickerson Lane, a duplex on 10 acres. Cheri Woodard would like to thank Carl Broyles ot Montague Miller tor his assistance in the sale of the Hickerson Mountain land and Nikki Eastham for her assistance in the 90 Hickerson Lane transaction. Cheri Woodard 540.987.9080 cfwoodard @ earthlink.net

OVER A BARREL: Ann Critzer along with Raymundo Cruz and Fructoso Velasco did a little decorating at the Rappahannock News. Thanks to their help there’s a corner of spring color. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Clatterbuck I Celebrate Independence Day with a bang July 4th is just around the corner. Make plans to buy your ticket for the celebration at Great Meadow in The Plains. Stop in at the Rappahannock News office to purchase your car pass. Experience the largest 4th of July fireworks in the Washington area. There will be fun for the whole family. The gates open at 4 p.m., fireworks set to music at dusk. Cost is $30 pet car and in advance $40 at the gate. For information or directions call (540) 253-5000. New office hours Mountainside Medicine has new summer office hours from June 5 through September 1. The office hours from Monday through Thursday will be 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Dr. McCue will not be in the office on Fridays but the phones will be answered from 9:00 am. to 11:30 p.m. News from the Rappahannock National Bank Congratulations are in Country Living in Rappahannock County The Farm at Waijwt 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 Woodard PRICE REDUCED Hickerson Mountain Retreat - in beautiful Ben Venue Valley, this duplexe on 10 acres features a total of 3bdr, 2bth. Great rentals or a unique family retreat. $395,000 Contact Cheri Wtxxiard NETHERS Road - The ultimate outdoor enthusiast property, at the foot of Old Rag in Madison G>.. 7 acres in two lots with pleasant 2 bdr. 2bth cottage. Partially open and fenced. $379,000 Contact Martin Woodard ChanceiJjOR’s Rock - This 446 acre Hunt Country estate has a remarkable natural setting, every expected amenity and is a splendid retreat for country pursuits. Price upon request Contact Justin H. Wiley Hume Road - In the Old Dominion Hunt territory of Fauquier County, this 50 ± acres will make an ideal horse farm. The land is mostly open with great mountain views and a strong stream. $880,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley —— in. . a F.T. VaiJJCY FARMHOUSE - An eariy farmhouse on 5 lovely acres in the beautify FT Valley. It features 3 bdr and 1.5 bth, a large dining room a country kitchen and fine mountain views. $395jOOO Contact Cheri Woodard ONTRAC The Farmhouse on Jackson L\ne - a large remodeled farmhouse is the heart of this 10+ acre property near Woodville. 3 bdr 4 bth. plenty of room for friends and family. $4954)00 Contact Cheri Woodard Round Hhj. Farm - A picture perfect 57 acre retreat Remodeled 1770’s farm house with a lodge-like ambience. bam, bunk house, spring house and cabana by the large pond. $1,145,000 Contact Cheri Woodard ROCKEDGE - Beautifully remodeled contemporary' home on 11 acres with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge. 3 BDR. 3 BTH. screened porch, stone fireplace. More land available. $625,000 Conrad ( Va n Wrmdard ... n iiiw ■ ii ii i iii iii 11 ——Him I —— CoiTAGE 47 WaIMUT GROVE - Outstanding 11 +/- acre parcel with quaint rcstorable farmhouse near Washington, VA. Pond, great views, pasture fencing - this property has it all! $4254)00 Contact Clu'ri Wootlanl Walnut Branch - Exceptional home in Humly. 3 bdr, 4 bth cedar siding beautiful stotie fireplace, 9 ft ceilings. 23 acres with great views and frontage on the RappahantMxk River. $889,900 Contact Peter Wiley Foe ft Sf'KI.\(iS F.ARXf - 40+/- acre farm between Flint Hill and Amissville. Two parcels with majestic views of the Blue Ridge. Included is a lovely 3 bedroom, contemporary home. S1. 1.30.(110 Contact Clieri Woodard The Mil JIM House C. 1842 - Victorian house on 17.4 acres. The main house has 3 BDR and 2 full B A and guest (muse has 1 BDR and a fireplace. 4 stall ham and outstanding views. $7954M>0 Contact Thome Am liter Si Alt: Miu.s Road - lively 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 Chert Woodard 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 Washington I Jan Clatterbuck f 675-3338 |jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com order for Destiny Compton who had a baby boy on Tuesday, May 30. His name is Hunter Ray and he weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs. Both mom and son are doing well. Also Destiny celebrated her birthday on June 5. Belated birthday wishes go out to Pat Grigsby who celebrated her day on May 28 and Roger Welch who celebrated his day on Friday, June 2. Birthday wishes go out to Steve Clatterbuck, who will celebrate his day on Friday, June 16. Sympathy goes out to the family of Waverly Frazier of Castleton. Mr. Frazier passed away on Wednesday, May 31. He will be missed by all who knew him. Congratulations to our graduates! On Friday, June 9, the RCES 7th graders and on Saturday, June 10, the RCHS seniors took a big step in the world and now will have new opportunities and adventures. Praise and honor is yours. For each of you has accomplished good goals and made right choices to come this far. You have shown diligence and perseverance. You have exercised enough patience to make it through to the end of this particular goal. Enjoy each day as it comes. Thank you! The staff of the Rappahannock News would like to thank Ann Critzer, Raymundo Cruz and Fructoso Velasco for taking time out of their busy schedules the other week to bring dirt to fill our barrel for our flowers. Ann also took the barrel back to her home and had holes drilled in the bottom for drainage. This is what our community is all about in helping each other. Cruz and Velasco are from Winchester and work for Steve Critzer. American Red Cross Bloodmobile Everyone is 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 slow months for blood drives, so make every effort you can to go to this one. For more information call Marie Riedel at 675-3638. Flint Hill From Page B5 you about the family of screech owls that were residing in a big maple tree in our yard. Shortly after that, they were all gone. I was a bit concerned, because the two little fellows that we could see, still looked like small gray fuzz balls. Although, we did see one of them with his feet on the edge of the hole in the tree, and we thought he might be thinking about trying out his wings. There was no sign of foul play that we could see, and we hoped they had just gotten too big for the hole in the tree, or it was just simply time to move on. This past week, Linda was down working in her hosta garden, and what did she see but five screech owls, perched in the same maple tree. Two were adults, and three were juveniles. We didn’t know there were three little guys in the nest; all we had been able to see were two at a time. Perhaps they returned to check out the old home place; perhaps they returned to say hello again and bid us adieu for the last time. We are grateful for that, and glad they seem to be doing well. Finally, oUr good friend and Flint Hill resident, Mary Curtis, is spending some time recuperating at Americist in Front Royal. We hope to see here back in town real soon, and back in the church choir. Get well soon,*Mary.

Allison Antony • Age: 18 • Parents: Sandy and Richard Antony • Hometown: Washington • School: Rappahannock • Plans after high school: Will attend James Madison University and study nursing • What would you do If you "won the lottery?: Buy an RV and put the rest in the bank • What person would you like to meet most either dead or alive?: My grandfather What do you like to do in your free time?: Spend time with my family and Jason (Jenkins, her boyfriend) • Why Allison? Allison has excelled in academics, participated in several sports, including serving as the captain of the Rappahannock County High School varsity cheer squad. She has contributed to her school by serving as both Student Council President and Senior Class President for 2005-2006. Allison also enjoys playing the clarinet in the school band which she has done for several years. She has served her community in numerous volunteer positions, including as 4-H counselor for four years. Last year, with the help of two other Girl Scouts, she organized and ran the annual Rappahannock 4-H Day Camp. Remembering the days that she enjoyed attending summer camp, Allison worked for several months with the extension office to coordinate a successful and pleasurable experience for her young campers. “t spent 150 hours this past summer planning and implementing my “Rebuilding of Rappahannock 4-H Day Camp' for my Girl Scout Gold Award, but it did not feel like work at ail. It was the most rewarding experience of my life to see so many young children enjoying themselves the same way I did ten years ago," said Allison. Allison is noted for her strong work ethic - probably developed * from helping in her family’s nursery business from an early age. Throughout her years at Rappahannock High School, 'Allison kept busy not only with academics, athletics and student government but by volunteering much of her time to community and church activities. As a freshman, she received the President’s Community Service Silver Award for all the hours she donated whether it was the Rappahannock Animal Shelter or assisting as a Bible teacher for her church or helping children learn to read through Book Buddies. Her hours of volunteering did not go unnoticed when, as a junior, she received the Lion’s Young Leaders in Service Award. Bend on helping others, Allison will attend James Madison University where she will pursue a degree in nursing. Song-Yi Chang • Age: 19 • Hometown: Seoul, Korea • Parents: Bum-Jin Chang and Hae-Ryun Lee • School: Wakefield Country Day • After High School: Going to Hollins University • What would you do If you won the lottery? Buy a house, buy a mustang, clothes, save some and give some to my parents. • Who would you most want to meet either living or dead? Michael Owens (European soccer player) • What do you like to do In your free time? Get online, go to the movies when I have a ride, sit around and listen to music and talk with my host sister. • Why Song-Yi? Song-Yi is a foreign exchange student from Korea, who has resided in Rappahannock County and attended Wakefield Country Day School for the past four years. She has spent that time living with local families and fully immersing herself in American/Virginia/ Rappahannock culture. When she arrived here, Song-Yi’s English-speaking skills were quite limited; however, over time she has become impressively fluent in her “second language.” Song-Y was accepted to four different U.S. colleges and has chosen to attend Hollins University, with a $10,000 merit scholarship. When asked to describe Song-Y, her English teacher, Kristin Hauger observed, “Although technically an ESL student (English as a Second Language), Song-Y has fully integrated into our school, gamely accepting every challenge, from AP essays to accepting a speaking part in our school play. She has a zest for life and a fearless attitude.” Song-Yi had never played volleyball, basketball or soccer before coming to this country but, in her senior year, she played bn the varsity teams for all three sports, always adding to her team, whether in play or on the sidelines. At Wakefield’s Spring Athletic Banquet, Song-Yi was the recipient of the Varsity Girls’ Soccer “Coach’s Award,” as the student who best exemplified the combination of team spirit, dedication and drive that coaches look for in their players. Ms. Chang served as Key Club treasurer this year, and participated in every club-sponsored event, whether it was selling baked goods for Hurricane Katrina relief, manning the Halloween Haunted House at the Flint Hill Fire Department, or running the football toss at the fall Festival to raise money for,local charities. Her math and science teacher, Tisha Weaver, observed that Song-Yi was “an invested student in the sciences and mathematics. She was familiar with a different style of education and yet made a successful transition to more inquiry-based, discussion-oriented lessons in her second language.” Mrs. Weaver attributed Song-Yi’s academic success to her personality, which she described as “open, courageous and spontaneous." When Song-Yi successfully delivered her senior thesis on the “Impact of Soccer in Post World War II Europe, one of her classmates declared with admiration, “Can you imagine any of us delivering our presentations in French or Spanish, ‘our’ second language, and doing it so well?” Song-Yi is to be congratulated for her unwavering spirit and her ability to adjust and prosper in a foreign land, far from home. Over the past four years, the only family member Song-Yi has seen is her father. She anxiously awaits the arrival of her mother and brother this month, who will be traveling to Virginia to witness her graduation. Ben Clark • Age: 19 • Hometown: Flint Hill • Parents: Daniel and Janet Clark • School: Wakefield Country Day • After High School: Attend Roanoke College in Salem, Va., majoring in business administration • What would you do if you won the lottery? By a vacation island in the Caribbean and buy a Lamborghini Diablo and a Ferrari. • What person would you like to meet either living or dead? Paris Hilton • What do you do in your free time? When I can find time not involving Wakefield, I like computers and spending time with my family and friends. • Why Ben? Ben has been a resident of Rappahannock County all his life, and he plans to attend Roanoke College in the fall with a $32,000 merit scholarship. Ben’s academic achievements at Wakefield Country Day School have been hard-fought and not without struggle. After wrestling with some of the more demanding curriculum requirements at Wakefield, as a senior he has successfully navigated through two AP classes and finally conquered his two most difficult subjects - Latin and Math. This year, Ben also demonstrated a real flair for both creative writing and public speaking; he delivered an impressive thesis presentation on the “Relationship Between Volkswagen and the Nazis.” Over the past four years, Ben's community sen/ice has centered around volunteering within numerous departments of a local hospital, serving over 100 hours. As a senior, Ben was the manager of the WCDS middle school and varsity volleyball teams. Ben’s determination, and his ability to perform when the "going gets tough,” should serve him well as he enters this new and exciting phase of his life. Whatever career he chooses to pursue, he has the personality and skills to be extremely successful. Devin Day • Age: 18 • Parents: Hazel Zinn-Day and Kevin Day • Hometown: Woodville • School: Rappahannock • Plans after high school: Will attend the University of Mary Washington, undecided on her major • What would you do if you won the lottery?: Pay for college • What person would you like to meet most either dead or alive?: Richard E. Grant (actor) or (artist) Andy Warhol • What do you like to do in your free time?: Read and make art • Why Devin? Devin’s achievements include receiving the highest honor as a Gold Award recipient in Girl Scouts. She has also received the highest honor in 4-H as an All Star. She is a member of the National Honor Society and volunteers with the National Honor Society as a “Reading Buddy" with elementary school children. Devin also received the Congressional Bronze Award. Devin has received numerous awards based on her volunteering in the 4-H program from Youth of the Year to 4-H Senior Member of the Year. She is also the RCHS representative of the student body to the Headwaters Board. Devin discovered she has a natural talent for art under the direction of RCHS Art Teacher Joy Sours. She won first place in the Black History Month Art Contest at Lord Fairfax Community College. Also Devin recently completed the leading role in RCHS Drama production “Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet” under the superb direction of Miranda Hope. Devin has participated in all of the high school drama plays since entering high school in eighth grade. Devin is a very conscientious young woman and very concerned about the earth and its inhabitants. She has been accepted at the University of Mary Washington for the fall semester. She has researched the possibilities of entering the Peace Corp after college graduation to fulfill her desire to make the world a better place. Devin will impact the world in her own way and make a difference wherever she goes and whatever she plans to do after her higher education is completed. She has volunteered this summer to teach the drama class at the local 4-H Day Camp. Devin will continue to help anyone along her road to the future with the sun always shining to light her way. -< wsw Jacob Dodson • Age: 18 • Parents: Roger and Sharon Dodson • Hometown: Flint Hill • Plans after high school: Attend Bridgewater College and major in business management. Also hopes to play baseball • What would you do if you won the lottery?: Buy the family farm back. • What person would you like to meet most either dead or alive?: Bull rider Tuff Hegeman • What do you like to do in your free time?: Playing Halo with Erick Montague and Bobby Czekaj and hanging out with my Uncle Ronald. Jacob has volunteered for many years with the Rappahannock County Relay for Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society. He also assisted with the local Health Fair for the American Heart Association. Jacob is being featured in Who’s Who Among American High School Students in the 2005-2006 edition. He was also featured in Who's Who Among American High School Students-Sports Edition in 2001 and 2005. His athletic accomplishments are many. He is a four-year triathlete and excelled in each sport he participated in. Golf: 2002 - Letter Varsity Golf and Regional Qualifier, 2003: Letter Varsity Golf - Regional Qualifier; Coaches Award, 2004: Letter Varsity Golf and Regional Qualifier; MVP Award;District Champion; Captain, 2005: Letter Varsity Golf and Regional Qualifier; MVP Award; Tied for 2nd in District; Captain Basketball: 2003-2004 - Letter Varsity Basketball, 2004-2005: Letter Varsity Basketball; Set RCHS single game scoring record (42 points) 2005-2006 - Letter Varsity Basketball; Co-captain Baseball: 2003 - Letter Varsity Baseball, 2004 - Letter Varsity Baseball; MVP Award; Second Team All-District, 2005 - Letter Varsity Baseball; First Team All-District; Honorable Mention AllRegion, 2006 - Letter Varsity Baseball; Dillon Corbin Award, Junior Varsity activities included basketball and baseball, being named JV Baseball MVP in 2002. Jacob has a great personality and attitude toward everything and everyone. His smile and laughter are completely contagious. He is very competitive and when he competes he gives 110 percent. Even while playing three sports all throughout his high school career, which meant practicing everyday of the week and most Saturdays he has competently balanced school, sports, working part-time, and volunteering. He has also shown teamwork and leadership qualities throughout his high school activities. This Quality constructed 5 BR/ 5 1/2 BA home sits on 30 acres near the Village of Flint Hill. Hexagonal great room provides open concept living, six skylights within vaulted ceiling, large slate-covered gas fireplace, cherry hardwood floors throughout the main living area. Gourmet kitchen, cherry cabinetry and designer appliances. Large master bathroom generously tiled, walk-in shower, Jacuzzi tub and walk-in closets, 180-degree south facing views. Attached 3 car garage, low voltage lighting system, with central and customized control. Triple pane Pella windows with roll screens, two HEPA filters and an energy recovery ventilation unit. Domestic hot water is provided by two tank-less, on demand, hot water heaters. This home was constructed in 2001 using materials that provide an extremely energy efficient living condition. Exterior walls are constructed out of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF). There are six French sliding glass doors varying in size from 6feet to 12 feet in width. The sliders are triplepane Pella doors. The house is heated and cooled with three energy efficient heat pumps. This home has a lot to offer and is a must see. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY $1,600,000 Piedmont Property, Inc. Sunnyside Farm, Washington, VA One of the nations premier organic farms. A National Historic Registry farm of 422 acres adjacent to the Shenandoah National Park with stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Piedmont. Nine dwellings, including the beautifully renovated main manor house and two guest houses. 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Ashleigh Hawkins • Age: 18 • Parents: Angela and Cleveland Hawkins • Hometown: Castleton • School: Rappahannock - • Plans after high school: Will attend Lord Fairfax Community College and study nursing. Wants to work at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN • What would you do if you won the lottery?: Put a part of it in the Make-A Wish Foundation, . give some money to poor people and pay for college , • What person would you like to meet most either dead or alive? My donor (In September 2003, Ashleigh had a liver transplant) • What do you like to do in your free time? Chill with Tara Stum and my other friends and go shopping • Why Ashleigh? Although there are many special students at Rappahannock County High School, there are few that have triumphed as senior, Ashleigh Hawkins. In August of 2004, Ashleigh was preparing for her summer vacation when she became extremely ill. Her skin had jaundiced and she suffered from excruciating pain. She was quickly diagnosed and soon found herself with a rapidly failing liver. With the death of a 16-yearold boy, Ashleigh was given the organ that gave her a second chance at life. She received her life-saving organ on September 5, 2004 and had many months of recovery to come. Successful liver transplantation in a child is often a hard-won victory, a victory that Ashleigh has never taken for granted. Ashleigh quickly returned to school, made up all of her assignments, and turned her life crisis into a mission to help others. Ashleigh’s experience inspired her to pursue becoming a certified nursing assistant prior to her high school graduation. Ashleigh plans to continue her nursing career at Lord Fairfax Community College in the fall. Ashleigh aspires to assist transplant survivors like her. Ashleigh’s story represents the best of the human spirit: She found that there is a silver lining or another side to every bad or unpleasant thing. Instead of looking at the bad, this 16-yearold discovered the meaning of life. Dorian Matthews • Age: 18 • Hometown: Flint Hill • Parents: Dwight and Jennifer Matthews • School: Wakefield Country Day • After High School: Attend Ohio State University for engineering • What would you do if you won the lottery:? Buy a house and as much land as possible and not work for money ever again. • What person would you like to meet most either living or dead? Dave Chappelle and Steven Colbert • What do you like to do in ' your free time? Assistant scoutmaster for troop.36, work for Darren Mckenney and do ornamental iron work. • Why Dorian? Dorian has lived in Rappahannock County all his life and has attended Wakefield Country Day School since the third grade. He is headed this fall to Ohio State University, having received a $36,000 scholarship from its School of Engineering. Dorian is a familiar and well-liked face around Rappahannock County. He currently works for Dr. Stella Liong, DDS in Flint Hill and in the past he has used his artistic skills at Braeland Studios and applied his “knowledge of the outdoors” at Bob Miloslavich’s farm. Over the past several years, he has also managed to accumulate over 200 hours in community service - through numerous Key Club projects, at the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, and with his local United Methodist Church. All the while, Dorian has maintained at 3.5 average, and his senior schedule has included AP Literature, English, Calculus, Physics, Computer Technology and Yearbook. Described by his college advisor Marsha Dowell as having academically challenged himself throughout high school, Dorian has managed to, “maintain steady focus on his goal of becoming a mechanical engineer, while continually striving to deepen his understanding of advanced material.” Dorian’s scholastic interests include both science and politics, and he recently completed his thesis in Modern European History, choosing to study the impact on the Chernobyl disaster on the Soviet Union. According to his history teacher Doug Weaver, "Dorian’s detailed research proposal, which balanced political discussion with an understanding of the human toll of the tragedy, demonstrated true thoughtfulness.” The intellect and commitment Dorian is known for in the classroom also serve him well in non-academic roles. Outside the classroom, Dorian is very active both in extracurricular activities and in the Rappahannock community. As senior prefect, he worked closely with other student government representatives for the betterment of the entire student body. Dorian is a also a gifted artist and designer. His donations to Wakefield Country Day School include an ornate podium carved for one of his English teachers, and a beautiful copper voting box crafted for his Government class. Among his proudest accomplishments, this past year, Dorian joined the ranks of a select group of Boy Scouts (only about 4% of the total membership) who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. In order to do so, he had to fulfill specific requirements in the areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills, earning earned over 21 merit badges, in areas such as first Aid, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Environmental Science, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Camping, and Family Life. One of his better-known projects the planning, design and creation by his local scout troop of the beautiful “Flint Hill" signs that grace the north and south entrances to the town. In school sports, Dorian has given his all — playing varsity basketball, varsity soccer, varsity lacrosse and, this year, he managed the boys’ middle school soccer team. Dorian’s academic awards and honors include receiving a bronze medal on the Medusa Mythology exam, earning a “Cum Laude” certificate on the National Latin exam, and a gold modal for scoring in the 96+ percentile on the National Mythology exam. He also managed perfect attendance in 9th, 10th, and 11th gradqs and in 10th grade, he received the “Most Improved Student” award. Dorian’s quiet demeanor and dry wit, coupled with his immense curiosity and creativity, make for an extremely interesting and promising young man. Allison Russo • Age: 17 • Hometown: Flint Hill • Parents: Paul and Kathie Russo • School: Wakefield Country Day • After High School: Plan on attending the University of Virginia in the fall with an interest in studying international affairs and government. • What would you do if you won the lottery? Buy a Porsche Boxster and perhaps a helicopter. Also buy a house for my parents and buy a lot of land arid start a large farm. • Who would you most want to meet either living or dead? The Beatles, Thomas Jefferson and George Clooney. • What do you like to do in your free time? Practice for volleyball, basketball and soccer. I really enjoy playing soccer and spending time working over the summer training and exercising The Shade Mountain 284 acres with great views from many building sites. Trails, old stone walls and streams throughout property. This property is one of a kind! Come walk this property and see all it has to offer. Offered at $2,400,000. Enjoy the beautiful spring and panoramic views from the unique curved great room and deck that Sycamore Hill has to offer. Situated on the hill just outside Little Washington, the excitement of spring with the colours and sounds of nature are yours to enjoy meandering the two miles of walking trails on just under 52 acres. Home has three bedrooms and three baths on the main level, and Kitchen off the Great Room with fireplace. Lower level also has Kitchen in Great room with bedroom and bath adjoining. Workshop, studio and storage areas complete the walk-out lower level. Offered at $1,650,000. 79 acres of nice "walking” woods. Large trees and underbrush, strong flowing creeks and building sites overlooking streams or allowing winter views. Located in southern part of Rappahannock County, near the Culpeper line. Offered at $995,000. Two lots in Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, back-to-back, each with road frontage. $70,000 takes both. 75-11 Butch Zindel horses at local stables. I also like watching movies with friends, reading outside and helping out at school. • Why Allison? Allison Russo has been a resident of Flint Hill since 1998 and has attended Wakefield Country Day School (WCD) since the fifth grade. How does a student distinguish herself in a school of high-achieving scholars who compete with one another to excel? In this high pressure/high expectations environment, Allison stands out. For the past three years, she has made the Head of School List, with a 9.8 average or above each quarter, having earned those grades from teachers who make no accommodations for athletic games that run late into the night or other Advanced Placement classes. While achieving academically, Allison is no stranger to athletics. On and off the court, she’s a leader. As co-captain of the volleyball team, she gave guidance and encouragement to her teammates. Whether on the volleyball court, on the basketball court, on the soccer field, in the school, in the classroom, or in the community, Allison displays these same qualities. As the phrase in technology once went, 'What you see is what you get.” Allison leads in classroom discussions, in student government, in the Model United Nations. She steps up to do what is needed. Her service to others, whether through school or in the community, demonstrates her values of spirituality and charity. She approaches any task with intensity; her attention to a speaker can almost intimidate as she listens and analyzes. Her questions and her responses reflect thought and focused intelligence. She spares no effort, whether she is finishing an essay exam on Ibsen's The Doll House, cleaning up after the Homecoming Dance, or preparing a position for the Model United Nations. Perhaps most impressive though is Allison’s mental commitment; she is fully engaged in life and clearly seeking to experience all that she can to grow and learn. No matter the size of the arena, Allison excels. She led the Academic World Quest team that won first place at the Model United Nations in North Carolina. At the Renaissance Weekend that she has attended for four years, the organizers, recognizing her rare combination of insight, poise, and knowledge, invited her to moderate a 20 member panel discussion. Over the past three years, she has been the recipient of numerous school awards, including The William E. Lynn, Sr. Award for Academic Excellence, the Pamela Lynn Leadership Award, “All-Around Girl,” the Mathematics Award, the Latin Award, the Grammarian Award, the Laura Hale Award for U.S. History and the Molly Fraser French Award. One teacher described Allison's vocabulary and debate skills as those of “a grad student, a good one!" She is also personable, good-natured, and honest. She has a sense of humor. Adults like her, and students like her. She is respectful without being obsequious. Without the sharp edge of her intelligence and ambition, she would seem too good to be true. But, what you see is what you get: consistent, unrestrained life engagement aind commitment to scholarship. Tommy Pendleton • Age: 18 • Parents: Tommy and Usa Pendleton • Hometown: Castleton • High School: Rappahannock • Plans after high school: Will attend the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA, and major in animation • What would you do if you won the lottery?: Put if in a savings account • What person would you like to meet most either dead or alive?: Soccer goalie Brad Friedal • What do you like to do In your free time?: Animate • Why Tommy? Tommy is an outstanding kid of high character and intellect. He has shined this year as varsity goalkeeper on the Rappahannock County High School soccer team, and the coach recently made him captain. Tommy took home the Coach’s Award this year as well. In fact, Tommy has shown physical toughness and determination in overcoming a knee injury and two knee surgeries that left him sidelined, cheering is team and frustrated that he couldn’t be out there with them. As goalkeeper, he still has knee pain but pushes through it. You can see the pain he feels when he lands flat out after a spectacular save or boots a long ball wav down the field. He insisted on joining Cross Country to rehab his knee last fall and became a stronger, faster, and more confident person for it. This year he led his soccer team as goalie and a new team captain into the Bull Run District games. The coaches were very impressed with his improvement and the fans chanted, “You’re a legend Tommy,” following his many great soccer saves. Ralph Pace, an RCHS alum soccer player visiting from college, told Lisa and Tom Pendleton that Tommy is better than any college goalie that he’s played with so fr. Tommy has a notable academic background as well with his AP, Honor and Dual college credit classes that he has taken at Lord Fairfax Community College. He has gained acceptance into the National Honor Society this year. He is well liked by his peers and his teachers. Tommy showcased Dr. Seuss in his Senior Literature report to his class wearing a Cat in the Hat hat that he designed out of duct tape. Tommy developed an animation for his math teacher’s Master thesis that will be used in a national program to help other math teachers instruct students about this difficult math concept. * His college plans are to attend the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia to pursue a career in computer animation and game design. This college is found to be one of the most respectable colleges in animation as it was written about in Newsweek Magazine recently. He has worked at the Inn at Little Washington all year during his weekends and all last summer with very few days to himself to earn money for college. Tommy’s dream will incur him college loans, but it will be worth the effort to accomplish his aspiration. Tommy is a credit to his parents, his teachers, his coach, and his community. You would have to search far and wide to find a more worthy candidate. Real Estate Lending Is Our Business. At Rappahannock National Bank, our purpose is to help people find financial solutions. We offer a variety of residential real estate loans to assist individuals, home builders and developers with lot purchases, new home construction and land acquisition as well as a broad selection of products tailored to fit your situation. 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See Vacation Rentals at www. sherrysnyder.com for photos. $2(X)()/mo. Owner/Agent 540-675-4901. I . \ Real Estate for Sale KXCJ.rsiN K M KilllSOKIIOOl) Gated Community on edge of Front Royal. 1+Acres. remodeled, new hardwood, earpets. Large rooms. Club house w. tennis/pool. Lots of kids. Motivated Seller. Free Info. $324,000 Call 1-800-286-3009 ID# 2012. uuniuuMi Keller Williams [9 © r Real Estate for Sale WONDKRFLIL FAMILY HOME IN QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD Less than years old, this j home on a premium lot is only 1 10 minutes from | Culpeper. 4 hr/1 3.5 ha with upgrades galore. $449,000 I Looks like a model home. H/wood floors on main, large deck, finished walkout basement. Lol surrounded by woods for total privacy Listed WK under appraisal Trade up for this house and I will buy yours for cash! Free Recorded Info Call: I-800-2X9-3009 ll)#2052 David Silver. Keller Williams 70.1-675-2759 Real Estate for Sale V Haymarket VA - Evergreen Country Club $1,150,000 Custom Colonial on 2 Acres backing to country club property Truly unique home in gorgeous setting Targe rooms gourmet kitchen Flank oak floors arched doorways and amazing woodwork throughout Screened porch fountains in ground ]>ool Walk to clubhouse without crossing street1 By appt only Dianne Lemanski 703-754-0097, Real Estate for Sale I OOKS ItKAM) M W-IN <,>1 II I M K.IIIK >kll< >< )l> ir ■ f -i Manassas $559,500 Large. Bright. Open Home. Hardwood floors on upper floor. Two fireplaces. Large quiet lot in beautiful n/hood. Priced below value. Perfect for a couple or a family. Motivated Seller. Free Recorded Info. Call 1-800-286-3009 ID# 2062. ■tan* Keller Williams QJ a Real Estate for Sale : Haymarket, VA 1 $415,000 | Immaculate TH backs to | pond and fairway in gated ; Piedmont golf course ' | community. Awardj winning neighborhood with indoor/outdoor pools. I fitness center, tennis courts, & much more. Spacious I home with 3 finished I levels. 3 bedrms, 2 full and 2 half baths, huge kitchen. muming room, nrepiace in lower level, beautilul deck, tons of upgrades! Dianne Lemanski 703-754-0097 Real Estate lor Sale V Open House Minutes from Warrenton 1468 Ashley Cl, Amissville, VA $524,<MM) Private Paradise on I 6 acres w/ Inground Pool & Hot tub. .^BK, 2.5BA. Dream Kitchen, Hardwood, 2500+ Sq.Fl. Call Holly »r Drew for info. 540-522-6726 r Real Estate for Sale BRAND NEW HOME 150 VO li rums aeaieton - x*>u,uuu Largest home in Subdivision. Wood floors on main level. 5 Huge Bedrooms. All bump-outs’ Sunroom. deck. Iaundr> on upper level, deck. Backs to common area and playground. Landscaping. Trade up to this house & I v«ill buy yours for l ash! Ir« info, ( all 1-800-286-3009 ID#2073. or rail David 703-675-2759 Times Community Newspapers. We are where the readers are.

Announcements Slick WiUies •Crabs; start $14.95 doz, $100 bushel & up •Crab Legs, Shrimp, BBQ Chicken/Pork New Baltimore next to Mayhughs/Citgo 540-878-9592;. (540)347-2884 Open Thurs-Mon till 8pm FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.tauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com for a complete up to date listing LAID-OFF RECENTLY? As the world's busnst tructong oompany. Schneider Nabonalls busness ts growng and were hmng. • Experience mwarded but nrt required • Company-prowW ca 1nwig for quaffed candidates • SH50W57.J00 (dependrg on spo»t«) • fnmedate benefte fetwpenenceddiwrs • 'Slgn-on bonus may apply KJUTOV Apply OnflneC AjyMUkLlAMMM ajum scnn©iaenw».com Or cal l-SXWWfltt (1 -MW47-?43$ SPERRYVILLE, VA nr Old Rag mtn. 3BR, 2.58, home office, 5ac fenced pasture. 2 decks. $1450/mo. Call 540-987-7263 THE PLAINS: 5 acs fenced, wrap porch, 3BR, 3BA, W/D, CAC. Barn/office w/BA. Quiet. $1950/mo. (703)927-2392 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 S~-—..... Rentals ~ woo shared Houai* V_J CENTREVILLE: FURN. rm & board for Fml in exch. for care of disabled female adult age 41 Must be kind, patient, trustworthy. 703-266-2223. LEESBURG: Female to share condo. Mstr BR, Pvt BA, $600 utils incl. W/D. 703- 771-7937 or 703-448-4177. STERLING Furn MBR/ pvt bth, dish TV & hispeed Internet. Share kit, Indry. $625 + utils. Call 703-450-2264 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 Legal Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY STEPHEN LOW HELEN C. LOW Plaintiffs vs. CASE NO. 06-28 JOHN R. FINCHAM and UNKNOWN HEIRS of. John R. Fincham and/or his heirs, devisees and successors in title, whose identities, names addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN and any other unknown heirs, devisees and successors in title, if any such there be, and/or any unknown parties having an interest in the lands of which John R. Fincham died seized and possessed, whose identities, names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT of the above-styled suit is to quiet title in and to the following real property situated in Piedmont Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia and more particularly described in a deed to Plaintiffs from Tommy J. Dwyer, et at., dated April 28, 1972 and recorded May 11, 1972 among the land records in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County,Virginia in Deed Book 103 at page 268, as follows, to-wit Beginning at a point in the easterly boundary of the Shenandoah National Park, said point also lying in the center of Route 614, thence running with the center of Route 614 N 78 degree 41' 24 inches E 65.25 feet to a point N 40 degree 23' 01 inches E 114.21 feet to a point and N 51 degree 39' 46 inches E to a point 133.30 fee to a point; thence departing Route 614 and running with the boundary of the land of Clyde Pullen S 40 degree 55' 45 inches E 334.58 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 in the easterly boundary of the Shenandoah National Park, thence running with the easterly boundary of the 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, living 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 in the Clerk s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, Washington Virginia, 22747, and do whatever is necessary to protect their interests. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order be published once a week for four (4) successive weeks in the RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, a newspapers of general circulation in 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, III VSB No _ 18070 P.O. Box 298 Sperryville, Virginia 22740-0298 Counsel for Complainant (540)987-8511 2-THs, Marshall, 3BR, 2BA, all new appls, new carpet. 2BR, 2BA, like new, Ig back, fenced, deck, beautiful location, furnished. 571-277-6323, (540)364-2318 090 Vacation — Rentals Near Shenandoah Nat l Park and River: New fully furnished water view contemporary. Stunning house! 3 BR 2 BA. Decks galore! Sleeps 6-8. See www.sherrysnyder. com for details. Owner/Agent 540-675-4901. OCEAN CITY, MD: 80 St, 2Br, 2.5Ba condo, Ocean block, full kit, sleeps 6. AC, prime wks avl. No pets/no smkg. 703-447-9774. 100 For Sal* By Owner 6BR, 3BA Rambler, Bealeton, fenced yard, pool, $449,950. (serious inquiry's only) 540-439-2966 tor 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 ,0 8 5,0 0 0. 540.364.1610 Madison Co, split foyer brick, 3.3 acs, 3br, 3ba, large kit, dr, fam rm, rec rm, screen porch, fp, hdwd fls, S329K. 540-948-5827 Herndon - Lifestyle: - 2BR/1 5BA, Ig Living Rm, , sep DR, Needs some TLC. $240,000. (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 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 wmSimS 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. First Time Buyers Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes with pics for no money down. WWW. n-vahomeinfo.com Foreclosure! 3BR, 2BA Only $21,000! Must Sell! For listings call 800-749-8168 ext R528. HORSE FARM 30+ acs in Glouster, VA. 1830 renovated hm. guest cottage, I0 stall horse bam, 2 ponds. SEE www. havershallfarm.com. $1,2500,000. Virginia Country R.E., Inc. Tracy Lanum 804-815-9954 RIVERFRONT Clarke Cty Cottage nr Fauquier Cty line & only 2 mis off Rte 50. Charming 2BR (1 up & 1 down), 1B, elec HT + gas fplc, approx 1/2 acre. $289,000. Call 540-325-8084 STONE RIDGE - OWNER FINANCE 4BR, 4.5BA Below Market 703-544-0891 STONE RIDGE - OWNER FINANCE 4BR, 4.5BA Below Market 703-544-0891 133 Sales — lats&AcreagB Five wooded lots, ranging from 10 acres to 1.9 acres, near Delaplane, ready for bonding. Owner wants to sell all to a Builder. Call 540-270-2866. Highland Co, VA, Bluegrass Valley, 50 acres; hay meadows, pasture, some wooded, stream, views, nice building sites. $750K Can be divided.(540)474-2090; WWW. mountainsideiand.com 133 Sale* Near Warrenton 17.5 private wooded acres w/state 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. Orlean/Marshall, 6.52 wooded acs, partial drive, approved survey & 4BR perk, $340K OLREA (540)364-1895 The Plains 9+ useable acres in sought after Northern Fauquier, close to 1-66 Priv, remote, wooded setting w/ expired conv. 4BR drainfield permit. $295,000. Emily Henry 540-341-3528 Long & Foster / Saks- ^ 134 Mountain ^ Properties WV. Minutes to Leesburg, access to lake & appalachian trail, undergrnd utility. $159,999. John Theis Realty 540-837-1634 m ■ 135 Sales — Real Estate 100% Seller Financing New 4BR, SFH Many to choose. $1000 dwn. Any credit/income. (703)881-0898 www.WalkerMLS.com 339,900 3BR, 2BA brick ranch, sunroom, barn & out bldng 8.4 cleared acres, fenced. Chris Eye. 540-459-2191 x4 Find Out What Your Home is Worth On-Line visit:www. VirginiaHomeValu. com Find Out What Your Home is Worth On-Line visibwww. VirginiaHomeValu. com With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 — 13S V__^ Sales — Real Estate J 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. Piease 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 Highland Co, Va. Bluegrass Valley, 100 acrs, w/ farm house, Ig post & beam barn, 6 outbldgs, Ig springs & stream, views, numerous building sites. $ 1 ,3 5 0,0 0 0. (540)474-2090; www. mountainsideland.com Home For Sale 5 acres, two story colonial. 3500 sf, 3BR, 2.5BA. Completely updated. $489,000. Call agent for directions (703)943-8214 Culpeper, Southridge Community townhouse for sale 2bd., 2.5ba.,lr w/fireplace, dr, eatin kit.w/new disposal & dishwasher, freshly painted, fenced rear w/enlarged concrete patio, central heat & a/c. convienent to shopping, school & medical care, community offers clubhouse w/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. 1 yr old. 3-story sunroom. many upgrades. Immaculate. Must see! Listing# CU5570911 Contact Paul Draisey-Keller Wil1 i a m s Realty 703.431.1730 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 ( \ 194 Retlrsmsnt V_ RETIRING? RELOCATING? Sunhclt Newbern. NC. Free retirement pkg. Ask for Whit M organ-Ne w hern Real Estate 1-800-636-2992 208 Auctions REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROP. AUCTION 152 Ridge Loop, Luray, VA. 11am, June 17 House & 1.5+/acres More info: www. DonSmeltzer.com Auctioneer: Don Smeltzer Lic#45 540-743-2121 ( rs Equipment v J 1989 Kubota B7100 tractor and bushhog. 2 wheel drive, 2 PTO's. S3500/OBO (540)687-3802 •yon Furniture/ Appliances 17 Thick Queen Extra Plush Double Pillowtop Matt & Box Set. New in plastic w/warranty. Val $1,600 - Sell $495! Can d I v r 703-378-8866. 6 PC Cherry Sleigh Bed Set. 100% Solid wood. New still pkgd. Worth $3000 sac $1.095. Can del. 703-378-8866. Bed - Full size matt/box set. New in plastic w/ w a r r $12 0. 703-263-7888. Bedroom 6 pc Cherry set still in 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 C«nter by Tom Seely. Exc cond, 2-pc, medium fin, solid oak, 70hx44wx24d. Orig 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.. It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 t M9 Yard Sales Flea Market Fox Den Antiques 7am 6/17. Local artist featured. Save $5. w/ this ad on $25 inside purchase. 540-347-1162 wjo Lawn/Garden ] ^_cqutpnioiH J John Deere 4115 Tractor. Less than 100 hrs. 60in MMM, 48in rotary cutter. 72in rear blade. $15K (540)364-4295 r~ ^ 252 livestock V. ) Bulls: rigistered polled herferds, a top selection of growthy bulls to serve in pure bred or commercial herd. 540-439-8666 254 BuOding Materials Architectural Old house parts; doors, mantels, glass, shutters, hardware, columns, lumber, sinks, cabinets. Call 540-631-8906. /256 V_ 20 foot Round Aboveground Pool Package. Brand new w/ all topof-the-line accessories. Delivery w/in 100 miles of Leesburg. For price/ info - (540)955-0779 . HOT TUB: Never used, 31 jets, seats 6. waterfall, life warr. msrp $7700. Must Sell $3500. 571-237-5015 Mobile Scooter- Jazzy power chair. Original cost 7K. Never used. Asking $4300. Must see. (703)430-9404 POOL TABLE- 8 ft. solid wood still in box. 1 >"■ slate, access wtSRP $6995 Must sell, $1495. 571-237-5015. Miscellaneous! Wanted WANTED: Old Barns, will dismantle and remove. Please call (540)923-4820 262 Musical Instruments UPRIGHT PIANO, exc cond moving must sell' $ 2 0 0. (540)364-1815 PUBLIC/LEGAL NOTICES n BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.22204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following applications: SU 06-04-01 Robert and Carol Lucking, owners of 30.8943 acres located at 15 Spyder Mountain Lane, Sperryville (Tax Map 27, Parcel 2A, Piedmont District, zoned C-Conservation) desire a Special Use permit to construct a family apartment to house and care for elderly parents. Use allowed under Code Section 170-36A of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards under Section 170-62G of the Code. SU 06-06-01 John H. Jr. and Marilynn S. Woodward, owners of 5.0566 acres located at 837 Turkey Ridge Road, Castleton (Tax Map 51, Parcel 24B, Stonewall-Hawthorne District, zoned C-Conservation) desire a Special Use permit to construct a family apartment with attached garage to house and care for a disabled parent. Use allowed under Code Section 170-36A of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards under Section 170-62G of the Code. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in interest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing applications are on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and are available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicants, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o PO. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: , John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator,, r 273 Pets V_ German Shop pups. AKC# DN143644, dop 4/22, friendly, healthy, 4 sable, 1 bk/tan, $1000. 540-439-0630 Lost Dog 6/3 REWARD- FemaleGerman Shepherd, black & tan, lost near the Rappahannock/ Warren county line, 522 south of Front Royal. (540)636-8086 Pure bred Border Collie pups. $400, from working farm stock. (304)822-5767 294 Giveaways Free Purebred German Shepherd to good home. AKC, 1 1/2 yrs old. 703-967-3315. Giveaway. All tame. 1 male young guinea pig, 1 parakeet & cage (female), 1 cocketeil & cage (male). Good homes only. (540)349-0012. KITTENS, Free to good home, 4 to choose from. 540-788-4749 PIANO-gently used, free to a good home. U - h a u I . Call 540-788-1440 Lost dog: female blk lab. orange coll, Warren Cnty Tags. Name: Darla. Lost near Viewtown in Rapp. Reward. (540)229-8305 (— -N 380 Instruction V J Science Tutorials High School Chemistry & Physics, $50/br (540)364-?* 385 Lawn/Garden I860 Plantation with profitable nursery biz 30 ac. Ig house, pond, inventory website. Reduced to $695K. 434-222-8337 or hightechfarm.com/farm Privacy Hedge - Spring Blowout Leyland Cypress - 5 ft Now $38 Free Del. & installation 434-349-9660 or www. hightechfarm.com 1400 Adoption ~\ J A FUN LOVING married (1 Oyrs) childless couple seeks to adopt newborn Will provide love, happiness & secure future. Will be a FT mom and devoted dad. Expenses paid. Kim & Jeff 1-800-214-0764. Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 Call The Times Community Newspapers For All of Your Employment Advertising. 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-349-8676

AUTO BODY TECH Icar certified. Great company, facility pay plan and benefits. Call Larry Allen Rick Hunt Ford Dodge (540)347-1234 CASHIER for convenience store. Experience preferred. Benefits available. Rt. 522, Flint Hill Chevron Call Settle's Grocery 540-675-3252 CABINET MAKERS Architectural millwork -company is seeking experienced cabinet makers, lead mechanics and finish carpenters. Pay based on experience - signing bonus available. Competitive benefits. Contact Mike at 703-631-2588 for an interview 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. Farm Help/ Laborer $10/hr. Hume area. Driver's license req'd. Call 540-631-0225 GROUNDS KEEPER Experienced, full time position for Estate. Mechanical / Woodworking skills a plus. Benefits include 401K/ Profit sharing, health and vacation. Call: 540-347-1909 or Fax resume to 540-349-1764 For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 Senior Transportation Planner Loudoun is the fastest growing county in the Washington DC metropolitan area and is rapidly expanding its transportation system for all modes. We are looking for a talented, highly motivated individual to serve as a Senior Planner in a challenging career assignment who thrives in a dynamic team setting and is knowledgeable in planning. traffic engineering and the land development process. Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills are required. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a master's degree in Planning. Transportation or related field and two years directly related experience. EIT/PE or A1CP registration is preferred along with GIS experience. Previous experience with VDOT and land development applications within Virginia preferred. Requires occasional night meetings attendance. (Hiring Range: $52,036 - $70,249 /yr) Closes: 06/19/2006 06-454 additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov NETWORK ENGINEER Join the team responsible for the development and maintenance of Loudoun County's Internet and Intranet Websites. Team ’s major projects include Web integration to backend Mainframe Databases, remote Kiosk systems and IVR integration: Comprehensive knowledge of TCP/IP, HTML, and any of the following (Perl, ASP., C/C++. PHP, JAVA Script or other WEB programming language) preferred. Thorough knowledge of any of the following (SQL, Apache, IIS, Windows Server, SQL Server. DNS, DHCP, Proxy Servers). Familiar with Firewall technologies. Active directory skills a plus. Position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or related field and four years experience. Must be able to lift 40 pounds. A criminal background check is required. (Hiring Range: $55,753 - $75,266 /yr) Closes: 07/07/2006 06-466 additional information and required application contact web site: vmw.loudoun.gov Airlie Conference Center We are getting ready for our busy season and are looking for exceptional individuals to join our outstanding team. Airlie offers competitive wages, excellent benefits including 401k, tuition assistance, meals, vacation, incentive program and a great work environment. I Positions may require flexible hours, with some weekends and holidays. ! i > Cook PM Shift FT Cook PM Shift FT Cook AM Shift FT Stewarding Both Shifts PT Please apply to: Airlie Center Airlif Center 6809 Airlie Road: Warrenton, VA 20187 540-347-1300 540-428-7113 fax HR@Airlie.com Equal Opportunity Employer I ( ■ ' < f WE ARE GROWING! Join Our Team! U.S. Foodservice, a leading distributor In the food service Industry, is currently hiring for our Manassas, VA Distribution Center. Territory Managers/Sales Reps Selectors Delivery Drivers Class A CDL we offer an excellent compensation package including medical, dental, disability, 401 (k) plan, direct deposit, flexible spending plans, and employee stock purchase plan. All applicants must successfully pass a background Investigation and drug screen. Please forward your resume or letter of interest by email to recrult50@us food.com or apply in person Mon.-Fri 8:30 a.m. 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 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Transportation Loudoun County, a high growth community located 35 miles west of Washington DC. and known for its quality of life, is seeking a dynamic and energetic transportation professional with management experience to fill the position of Assistant Director in the Office of Transportation Services. The se lecled candidate will he a progressive, teamoriented individual who will work closely with the Director and County Administration to prov ide leadership for the development and implementation of a wide range of transportation initiatives, manage projects and direct staff, with a commitment to high quality, proactive service delivery. Experience interacting with elected officials at the state or local government and/or executive management level preferred. Excellent verbal and writing skills required. Masters degree in planning, transportation or engineering and seven years of progressively responsible experience required. Preferred qualifications: project management experience in the areas of highway planning, design ami construction: transit experience; PE. Occasional attendance at night meetings required. (Hiring Range: 562.265 - S93.39H An Closes: 07/07/2006 06-462. Additional information and required application contact web site: ww w.loudoun.i’ov Times Community Newspapers, For all of your Employment needs. SALES MANAGER WANTED!!!!!!! Premiere HVAC Co seeks gregarious SALES MANAGER with DYNAMIC personality for large outside sales force!!! Previous sales management exp. is a must!!! We are ready for the next level!!! Overachievers welcome!!!! Send resumes to mefletcher@fhfurr.com w/ cover letter, include Salary History & Salary Requirements. Position is FT w/ benefits. Wimps need not apply !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! County Resource Specialist Fauquier #707-50-224 Aging Together is apartnership of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving thelives of older adults in Planning District Nine - Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties. This part-time (24hours/per/wk) position will be assigned to work with the Fauquier Senior Care Network to support local Aging Together projects. This position isalso a part of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and will alsohelp promote volunteerism to benefit older adults. Any combination oreducation and experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree in a relevantrield and extensive volunteer recruitment/coordination or communityorganizing experience required. $14.14 per/hr. Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:30am, Monday, June 26, 2006, to HR, P.O. Box 1568,Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540) 825-7391 EEO/AAKjennings@rrcsb.org OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, June 21st 12p.m.- 7p.m. We are currently recruiting for Temp-to-Hire manufacturing positions paying $12.50 per hour to start! Outstanding training, benefits and overtime. Both day and night shifts are available! Temporary Solutions 10515 Crestwood Boulevard, Suite 101 temporary Manassas, VA 20109 (703) 361-2220 solutions* ext. 235 Micron Full-Time: Starting at $27,730 per year Plus Benefits Part-Time: Starting at $13.29 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes 17.509 locality pay) _ TSA Job Fairs I hursdav, June I5lh VEC Fairfax 13135 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy. Suite 340 Fairfax. VA 11:00am - 2:00pm Wednesday. June 21 st VEC Woodbridge 13370 Minnieville Rd. Woodbridge, VA 9:00am - 1:00pm minimum requirements u.a. i_nizensnip or U..Y National • High school diploma. GED or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a background/credit check Please apply online at: http://tsacareers.recruitsoft.com 1-800-887-1895 • TTY: 1-800-887-5506 Transportation Security Administration TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. r (IITSTHI Warrenton, Virginia Greystone is a successful, growing mortgage servicing company with a large portfolio of multifamily mortgag loans'. We have an employment opportunity for a team-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and a can-do-it attitude. CASH ADMINISTRATOR Cash Administrator duties include reconciling bank & ledger accounts, Processing ACH & wire transfers, and other general duties. Candidates must be number, detail-oriented, and very flexible. Knowledge of Excel Required Minimum of one year experience with Mortgage Servicing, Banking, or General Ledger Software. Qualified candidates may submit their resume in confidence as follows: By Mail: 419 Belle Air Lane, Warrenton, VA 20186 By Fax: 540-341-2121 By Email: HYPERLINK "mailto:sjenkins@greystoneusa.com" sjenkins@greystoneusa.com EOE ADVERTISING DMINISTRATIV ASSISTANT The largest community newspaper advertising network in America, located in Reston, VA, seeks computer skilled, detail-oriented advertising assistant for administrative support to its team of national account managers. This junior-level, fast-paced position required a service-oriented person with good organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Knowledge of Excel, MS Office, and/or advertising production background a plus! Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Email resume and compensation requirements to: tandersson@wspnet.com or fax to Terry Andersson at 703-904-1009 i Washington Suburban Press Network Place Your Ad Today Call 347-4222 .Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 NORTHERN VIRGINIA Times Community Newspapers, an award winning community newspaper with offices in Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier, Clarke and Rappahannock Counties has immediate openings for the following positions: Display Adverting Consultant Junior Display Advertising Consultant Reston and Leesburg, VA Real Estate Advertising Consultant Reston, VA Circulation Administrator Reston, VA Classified Legal Advertising Consultant Leesburg, VA Special Classified Advertising Consultant Reston, VA Home Delivery District Manager Reston, VA Single Copy District Manager Leesburg, VA Real Estate Telemarketing Advertising Consultant Reston, VA Customer Service Assistant Leesburg, VA Single Copy Sales Manager Warrenton and Leesburg, VA Classified Sales & Production Administrator Leesburg, VA Computer Systems Specialist Leesburg, VA Creative Services Ad Process Coordinator Leesburg, VA Creative Services Designer Level One & Level Two Leesburg, VA Staff Reporter Reston, Clarke, Warrenton, Gainesville, and Rappahannock, VA Level One Paginator Leesburg, VA Ad Layout Coordinator Leesburg, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: hh www.TimesCommunity.com Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: Jaicin Lowe, 13873 Park Center Road, Suite 301 Herndon, Virginia 20171 Email to: HumanResource@timespapers.com • Fax to: 703.435.9754. ._ Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 range 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 ot 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 whjch 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 1ues^ons 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 Department's 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 $27,14,7.59-$32,695.77. M Interested applicants must complete a Fauquier County on-line application available at www.fauquiercounty.gov. EEO/AA/M/F/D ocals that click...

Laborers for drainage landscaping co. Exp helpful, benefits. $11.50/hr Call (540)439-0644. Dispatchers Needed for HVaC/PLBG company PREVIOUS DISPATCHING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. FT w/ benefits & rotating Sats Walk-in interviews for qualified applicants from 9am - 3pm (M-F) at 9040 Mike Garcia Drive, Manassas, VA 20109 or email to: mefletcher@fhfurr.com Interviews CONFIDENTIAL We want ONLY the best. Hours til 6pm. DAMAGE PREVENTION TECHS Seeking individuals to prevent damage to underground utilities. Responsibilities incl: organize & route daily ticket load, meet w/ contractors, inspect work site, mark all utilities & follow fleet and safety rules Driving comprises up to 50% of workday Requirements. »HS Diploma or GED plus 1-3 mths related exp. >>Must possess valid drivers lie & clean driving record. We provide competitive salaries & excellent benefits, including company vehicle, paid vacation, paid holidays and 401k. Call, fax or e-mail your resume to: UtiliQuest 10322 Battleview Parkway Manassas, VA 20109 ph 703-368-4333 Fax: 703-368-9169 www.stsus.net EOE/M/F/H AUTO Appointment Coordinator Manassas auto dealership requires an appointment coordinator to assist ourcustomers with their service appointments. We require smiles, great attitudes and outstanding customer service skills. Contact Mike Clancy at mclancy8GrabTheWheel.com (703)366-1035 Applications available at 7105 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA Koons of Manassas Drug-free and EOE. 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 Administrative Professional Very busy, multi-specialty medical practice seeking administrative assistant to help oversee all daily office operations including the coordination of front office personnel, contract management and other administrative duties. Will be involved in the day to day operations of the facility and will report to the Facility Manager. Qualified candidates will have strong leadership and management skills, excellent communication skills with the ability to provide unparalleled customer service to patients and internal personnel. Minimum of 2 years medical experience required. Please email resumes: todrhodes@novamedgroup.com or fax 540-349-0356 Creative Services Ad Process Coordinator Are you an expert in advertising design? Do you have excellent organizational skills? If so, then Times Community Newspapers has the perfect position for you. TCN is looking for an individual who can assign, track, quality control approx. 600+ ads per week, and assist the department manager. Applicant must be proficient in Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat. Experience with SCS Track system a plus. Position is located in Leesburg, VA. Send cover letter, resume, clippings to jjunkala@4imespapers.com Salary history is required northern Virginia HEAD CASHIER/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Full time, Mon-Fri. Fauquier Times-Democrat is seeking an organized, dependable individual for the front desk of our very busy newspaper office. Duties include answering phones, helping walk-in customers, assisting with daily operations to include administrative/ clerical tasks. This multi-tasked position requires professional presentation and telephone manner, ability to balance cash drawer and willingness to assume duties as assigned. Terrific opportunity to learn newspaper operations.Competitive wages and excellent benefit package including 401K retirement plan. Please forward your resume and salary history to: Barbara Norris Director of Staff Relations P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20178 bnorris@timespapers.com Fax: 540-349-8676 4 i COMMUNICATIONS Installers wanted tor 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 OFFICE ADMINISTATOR Well established physcial therpy clinic in Washington, VA seeks part time experienced billing specialist / office administrator. Flexible hours. Send resume to: Capitol Metro PT P.O. Box 184 Washington, VA 22747 or fax 540-675-3058. Phone: 540-675-3090 Crane Operator for yard in Midland, VA. Smith-Midland Corp., a pre-cast concrete manufacturer, located in rural Virginia, has an immediate opening for an experienced operator who is familiar with rough terrain. We offer competitive earnings and a comprehensive benefit package. Applicants may send resumes or pick up an application at:SmithMidland Corporation (Rt. 28 Catlett Rd)P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728Fax: 540-439-1627Email: careers@smithmidland.com CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS Needed for HVAC/PLBG company. Previous telephone work required. FT w/ benefits & rotating Sats. Excellent speaking voice & helpful personality a must!! Position answers all incoming calls only. Walk-in Interviews for qualified applicants from 9am - 3pm (M-F) at 9040 Mike Garcia Drive, Manassas, VA 20109 or email to: mefletcher@fhfurr.com Interviews CONFIDENTIAL FH FURR - We want ONLY the best. Hours til 6pm. Quality Control Technician Smith-Midland Corporation, a premier precast company located in rural Virginia, is currently accepting resumes for a Quality Control Technician. The qualified candidate will have a sharp eye for detail, be able to read a tape measure, and must have good communication skills and the ability to work well with others. Experience with concrete is a plus but not required. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, 401k, and tuition reimbursement, and a $500 sign-on bonus. Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300, Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1627 Email: careers@smithmidland.com Northern Virginia Drilling, Inc. a Manassas based company is seeking individuals for the positions of the Water Well Drill Helper. Individual should be hard-working with a positive attitude. * Excellent pay * Health & Dental Insurance * 401K plan * Year-round work * Average 55-60 hours a week. * CDL preferred, but not required, however a willingness to obtain a CDL (We will train you.) is required. Please contact Jack Miller or Alan Hinsdale @ 800-845-4148. Be a part of a company that provides the most valuable resource to the community, WATER! AUTO ^I^KOOWS Office Manager Tired of fighting the traffic? Manassas multi-franchise dealership selling 400-500 vehicles per month and still growing is looking for individual to manage their experienced accounting staff and perform the duties of Office Manager. Automotive and ADP experience highly desired. Accounting degree or comparable experience and management experience a must. We offer 401k with match and other competitive benefits. Please email resume' to kreeves@grabthewheel.com or fax to (703)-366-1089 Oak Springs of Warrenton Comprehensive Health Con Center nursmy nome oc nenau Is currently seeking energetic, motivated individuals for the following departments: Maintenance Dept Full-time position Some knowledge in light plumbing, electrical & A/C a plus. Possibly share on call duties. Backgorund Check required. Contact: Will Cropp Maint. Dir 540-347-4770 540-349-2832 (fax) hr@oakspringsofwarrenton.com (email) EOE 1 Project Manager Position with the Department of Building & Development, Engineering Division. This position will be responsible for review and oversight of special engineering projects related to customer service complaints and issues. Applicant should have basic plan review experience; engineering and construction experience in the field; thorough knowledge of site design; stormwater management and drainage; construction; erosion and sediment control, and VDOT design and construction standards. Applicant must have strong project management, communication and customer service skills. Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering. Must possess ana maintain a valid driver license. (Hiring Range: $34,442 - $46,498 /yr) Closes: 06/23/2006 06-455 Additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 1-—-■ 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 Project Coordinator Nash Construction, Inc. a fast growing company located in Marshall, Virginia is looking for a highly motivated professional team player. Experienced Construction Project Coordinator • with strong accounting, administrative and organization skills. Duties include: accounts payable, job cost reconciliation, contract administration, working with subcontractors and senior project managers. Please email resume to Helen@nashconstruction.com with salary requirements. Fax: 540-364-2658 Assistant Bar Manager Full time, year round position, weekends a must. $10/hour plus tips. Min 40 hours/week. Experience a plus. Contact Linda Sous Chef Weekends a must. Full Time Position. Contact Jean Paul Pessalnt Only serious candidates need apply. / g \ Come by to fill our application 16589 Edwards Shop Rd (540)399-9980 Remim Landscape Mid-Level Managers Commercial Landscape experience With 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 Needed for our busy Warrenton warehouse. Must be an organized team player, self-motivated, detailoriented, multi-tasked individual. Full time w/ Benefits. Call 540-347-5751 AUTO ^KOONI DIESEL TECHNICIAN Light to Medium duty Truck Tech we are loaded with work! GM Diesel experience preferred. Great work environment and benefits. If you are looking for a place to call home, this is it. Excellent pay plan for qualified tech. Call Mike Clancy (703)366-1035 or fax resume (703)365-7274 Email mclancy@GrabTheWheel.com Koons of Manassas Drug free and EOE 545 Full Tims Employment HVAC FT, Benefits •Install Foreman •Installers •Service Technicians •Helpers •Office Assistant Call 349-4372 for more information. Installers FT, all positions. Will train. Insulation/ Fireplaces/ Garage Doors/After Paint/ Gutters. Must have valid VA driver’s license. Drug free environment. EOE Apply in person: 730 Old Brandy Rd. Culpeper, VA (540)829-9999 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Come work in a supportive, caring environment known for its quality care! Openings for CNA S Part time on 3-11 and 11-7 shifts Immediate Opening for: RN/LPN 3-11 snift part time with partial benefits Contact Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton (540) 825-2411 Clinician Emergency Services A dynamic and exciting part-time position on a high-energy, multi-disciplinary Mental Health and Substance Abuse Emergency Services Team within the Department ot Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse. This position provides crisis intervention/crisis stabilization, faceto-face and via telephone, at various sites in Loudoun County. Thorough knowledge, and application, of psychiatric and substance abuse diagnosis and mental health crisis theory is essential. Bachelor's degree in mental health field with three years experience required. Master's degree and Post-Master's related clinical experience preferred. Licensed/ license eligible and bi-lingual (Spanish) ability highly desirable. Must be able to travel from home to Loudoun County's Emergency Room within 30 minutes. Must have a valid driver's license in Virginia or regional state of residence. Employment is contingent upon criminal background check, driving record check, and 1*6 test. (Hiring Range: $20.58- $27.78 /hr) Closes: 06/23/2006 06-456. Additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov CLINICIAN Emergency Services A dynamic and exciting part-time position on a high-energy, multi-disciplinary Mental Health and Substance Abuse Emergency Services Team within the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse. This position provides crisis intervention/crisis stabilization, face-to-face and via telephone, at various sites in Loudoun County. Thorough knowledge, and application, of psychiatric and substance abuse diagnosis and mental health erisis theory is essential. Bachelor's degree in mental health field with three years experience required. Master's degree and Post-Master's related clinical experience preferred. Lieensed/ license eligible and bi-lingual (Spanish) ability highly desirable. Must be able to travel from home to Loudoun County's Emergency Room within 30 minutes. Must have a valid driver's lieense in Virginia or regional stale of residence. Employment is contingent upon criminal background check, driving record check, and TB test. (Hiring Range: $40,134 - $54.181/yr) Closes: 06/23/2006 06-457 additional information and required application contact web site: www. loudoun.eov r ^ Oak Springs ' of Warrenton Compnchmmx Health Can Center Nursing Home & Rehab Is currently seeking energetic, motivated Individuals for the following departments: • RN/LPN & CNAs FT/PT All shifts • Weekend RN Supervisor Position • PT Activity Assistant • Dietary FT Cook-Rotating Shifts FT Dietary Aide-6a-2p PT Dietary Aide-3p-8p • Housekeeping-Laundry Contact: Sharon 640-347-4770 540-349-2832 (fax) hr@odkspringsofwarrenton.com (email) EOE It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 Call The Times Community Newspapers For All of Your Employment Advertising. 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-349-8676 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/ LAUNDRY AIDE We offer scheduling, competifive 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 Buy It Sell It Trade It Run It In Times Community Neu^apers' Classifieds Thousarafe of advertised items. Had a ndkn leaders* (Titties Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Call a place your order today 703-777-1110 Landscaping, grass cutting, tree work, clean-up, presure washing, bushhogging, land clearing, driveways. Bobcat work. Senior citizen discount. 540-878-9592, 540-364-2682 LIFEGUARDS needed immediately for premier pools in Gainesville, Fauquier & Dulles areas. All Shifts avail. Please call: 1-888-378-2105 for more details. Panera Bread Management Open House Interviewing GM's, AM's & Shift Supervisors in Gainesville, Manassas, Leesburg, Ashburn & all surrounding areas. Interview Tues. June 20th 9am-5pm both locations (No Appt. Nec.) in Gainesville @ Panera Bread 7351 Atlas Walkway Directions 571 -261 -1200 or in Leesburg @ Panera Bread 215 Fort Evans Rd. Directions 703-669-0411. Fax/ Email resume 214-222-6574 or PANERA@self opportunity.com Questions 800-594-7036 Check us out at www.panerabread. com Rest Mgmt Exp Req'd Plumbers wanted Never on caWFull benefits pac^ge $fOOK potential 401K $1000 plus calls weekly Start from your home. Call 800-280-2820 RESIDENTIAL HVAC INSTALLER Must have experience with CFC Cert. Set units and run line sets. Health Ins, 401k, vac,etc. Valid D.L.req'd. 703-368-4170 SERVER/ COOK Immediate opening! Up to $20 per hour w/ tips. Warrenton (540)347-9700 VA AUTO STATE INSPECTOR with general repair knowledge Good pay +, with Culpeper repair garage. 540-718-2200 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call Employment Advertising or Classified Advertising 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 I

Construction Fine Grade Foreman & 2 man crew Must be able to operate Skid loader and hydroseeder,. Must be able to fine grade. | Health, dental, 401k available f Ricky L. Brown & Son, Inc. I (540)347-6628 5 General Excavation, Inc. has immeI diate openings for CDL Drivers, Class A or B t Benefits include paid holidays and 401k. ; Apply at 9745 James Madison Hwy, \ Warrenton or call 540-439-2202 \ Tam - 5:30 pm EOE & supports a | drug-free workplace. | Sales Rep/Manager | Commercial Landscape BusinessAg\ gressive Sales Personality k With proven ! Sales record in Landscape Industry but not l iimited. To that type of business. f Fax resume to 703-754-9926 first I And then call 703-929-6583 | EOE/M/M/F/D/V | MECHANIC/INSTALLER: Full time position. j Install pick-up truck accessories, j snowplows, commercial van & truck equip, | utility trailer repairs. Exp and knowledge of « i 2V system reqd. Must have own tools. Fax resume and salary reqs to: 703-257-1054 or call Mike or John Myhre | 703-257-1710 HVAC Warehouse Parts Person Needed. Must have good knowledge of HVAC', computers and inventory control, (mod pay and benefits. Must be neat and drug free. EOE. Apply in person to Dualco, Inc., 21595 Cedar Lane, Sterling, VA 20166 (866) 630-5888 I Air Conditioning Service Technicians and Installers Needed for one of NoriWq Virginia's oldest companies. Many positions open. Good pay. many benefits, and year-round work for top people. Must be neat and drug free. FOE. Apply in person to Dualco, Inc., 21595 Cedar Lane, Sterling, VA 20166 (866) 630-5888 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ OPERATIONS MANAGER For a financial planning firm. Small office in Warrenton, M-F 8:30-5:00. Impeccable people skills, warm and friendly. 5 year min admin experience required. Prior experience in a similar office a plus. Looking for a mature person with lots of common sense. Comfortable with a computer and proficient in word and excel. Must be very organized and able to multi task. A drug screening and criminal background check will be done as part of employment. Salary range is 30K and is based on experience. Gmail resumes to: Chri9Sgregbodoh.com Qualified candidates will be contacted AUTO 'iH'KOONS CASHIER Honda dealership in Manassas needs full time service dept cashier to work flexible hours. Will train the right candidate with prior money handling experience. Bring your good customer service skills and contact Mike Clancy at mclancy@GrabTheWheel.com Applications available at 7105 Sudley Road., Manassas, VA Koons of Manassas Drug-free and EOE. Lay Out Fitter Structural steel fabrication. Min 5 yrs exp. Yoder Steel Corporation 703-369-2329 DRIVER Tractor trailer w/CDL-A, good driving record, 2 yrs min exp. Willing to work in steel fab shop when not driving. Yoder Steel Corporation 703-369-2329 OPERATIONS MANAGER for local frozen food company. Please call: 540-825-3389 Crescendo Bistro Restaurant opening late June is now accepting applications for Bartenders, Servers, Bussers & Kitchen Staff. Exp. pref. Pis apply in person. M-F bt 2-5pm, 32 Main St, Warrenton. 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 Service Writer needed at Heavy DutyTruck Facility in Gainesville, Va. Heavy duty truck knowledge helpful.Computer skills & good communicationskills a must. Full time position withcomplete benefit pkg. including 401k. Contact: Robert Lowther @ 703-753-6444 Or email robertl@potomacmack.com FT Administrative Assistant Growing nat'l wine importer in Fauquier looking to hire wine office prof. Solid comp, skills a must. Serious interest in wine and knowledge of French/Spanish a plus. Tasting opport. Flex, hours, advancement opport. Min two yrs wine industry exp. Salary comm w/ exp. Only qualified applicants considered. Please respond to: newyork_wine@yahoo.com —k ■ 1 Vineyard Manager Farfelu Vineyards in Flint Hill seeks a full time vineyard manager for newly established vineyard. Prior experience in vineyard management including spraying, pruning, bush hogging required. Spanish a plus. Individual must be able to selfmanage and work without supervision. $15.00 hour. Call 703/801-1112 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 LANDSCAPE FIELD SUPERVISORS For Maintenance and Installation. Landscape experience needed. Earning Potential $30k to $45k per yearPlus benefits. ONLY SERIOUS INQUIRIES PLEASE Fax resume to 703-754-9926 Call 703-753-2000 EOE/M/M/F/D/V Classitied Ads Work! Call today to place your AD 540-347-4222 AUTOMOTIVE I Aftfl Antiques ft ;’»i| low ciasficg 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 msp. $6000. (703)476-6723 £ 605 Automobiles '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. $10.7k neg. Call Gail 703-517-6012. 03 HONO* 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. 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. 1994 Ford Aspire 4dr, needs minor work, A/C works great, low mileage on engine, comes w/spare engine. $700/ OBO. (540)439-1779 1997 Line TwnV8,auto,leather, immaculate, 50k miles. $7500. (540)882-4910 or 703-309-5143 1998 Honda Civic OX Hthbck, good cond, 145K mi, black, CD player, $3500. (571)215-7652 1999 Saturn SL2 4-dr sedan, 180,000+ mi, AC, new tires. $1200 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, $4900. 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. 2002 Honda Goldwig. Low miles, garage kept. $12,500. (703)929-6809 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. '92 VOLVO 740 stationwagon, Very good cond, sunroof, 3rd seat, 151K mis, $3800. ot®. (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 CADILAC Fleetwood Broughm, Beauty! excel engine doesn't use oil. 114K hwy mis, $5000. 540-788-4983 '94 Cadillac Eldorado, 130K mis, 32 valve, 4.6L, Northstar, all power, excel cond, green, 10-disc CD, $2900. 703-508-0106 '94 Olds 88 Royale LS Sedan, 4dr, 85K mi. Maint. rec, good cond, 1,890 per Kelly BB Reasonable offers. (703)476-7899 '95 Lincoln Towncar Spinnaker. Upgrd audio w/DVD. Smoothest ride you'll ever own. 93k mi. $4500. (540)347-3805 95 Mazda Millenla. Loaded, good cond. Champagne color. Needs trans work. $1200. (703)723-3010 '96 Cadillac DeVille. 1 owner. Gar'd. Excl. cond. 106K. Kelly BB $6400, askg $5600. 703-444-6640 '96 FORD WINDSTAR: Insp, runs great, new engine. Asking $850. Needs some body work. (703)726-1554 Buick 95 LeSabre: Exc. eng & body cond. $3,000/bo. VC eng, 3.8L, AT, A/C, ps & pw, pi. blue. 703-883-0378. Chevrolet Camaro T-top 94, great cond in/out, low mi, Moving! $4500/ obo. (703)728-5297, ask for Sonny. Chrysler PT Cruiser Ltd 02, brand new eng(3yrwarr) & rad., sunroof, champagne,$8995, 540-347-2847, Teresa. CORVETTES WANTED, any year, any condition, cash buyer. (800)369-6148 Grand Marquis, five mts, old Ultimate Edition, 3,560. mi, Cost $30,288.66, take $26,200, ail records. (540)987-7231 Honda '90, Accord. $1000! OBO Must sell! For l.i s t i n g s t-800-749-8167, ext. 7201. Jaguar 1996 XJ6. Well cared for. White/tan. Loaded. All records, well maint. Middleburg. $7500. 540-687-3535 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 01 HONDA CR-V, white, looks & runs great, 84K miles, one owner, all svc records. $11,000. Call 540-338-5291. 01 VW Jetta GLX V6. - $10,695 obo, Silvr w/ Blk Lthr, All Power, AC, AM/FM CD Cass SatelliteRad inclu. 75K mi. Call 571.239.1104 '88 Sportcraft 250cEagle. Cuddy cabin. 5.7L inboard, hardtop, Windlas, clr f/f. $7500. 703-303-5903. 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. $5500. 540-270-1216 / 540-788-992$ 05 HD Dyna Wide Glide, Vance & Hines I o n g s h o t s , diamondback convs thru out, lowered, Corbin Hollywood Saddle, less than 600 mis, much much more, mint cond, invested $23K, will sell $17,500. (703)754-4418 2002 Honda VTX 1800, garaged, 3000 mis, blue, clean $7000 060. Must see. (540)439-9538 HD 2005: V-Rod, Screaming Eagle, 1250cc, 1/800 custom, 2700mi, Orange/ Black Aztec paint.$29,500. 619-807-7194. Suzuki, 2000, Intruder 800. Garage kept. Only 6,000 miles. Xtras. Like new. $3,500/obo. 703-771-0280 or 703-203-6799. 2005 Yamaha Raptor 660, blue. Well maintained, lots of extras, garage kept. $4,100/ obo. Please call (540)222-9073 after 5pm. 1987 Ford Bronco II, body & suspension in good cond.no motor, being sold for parts but have title and will transfer. $150 obo, (540) 788-4626. spun uumj .... 01 2DR/4WD Blgzer. 138K miles, black, full size spare, V6, drvr airbag, ABS,$6000 OBO (703)303-4290 '02 JEEP Wranger, 4x4, 5sp, fully loaded, 52K mils, soft top, blue. $14K, 540-272-0800 2000 Mercury Mountain, eer, 4x4, 71K miles, 20+ MPG, all extras, immaculate, blue $9,450. (703)754-1825 (703)973-4815 2002 Explorer-exc. cond, 4x4, V6, aulo, CD, 49k mi. $13,500 (540)882-4910 or 703-309-5143 Gash in Your Pocket Place your Yard Sale ad today! 703-777-1110 800-852-4797 .mA ^ \UtUC6 Ssrv: NORTHERN VIRGINIA '' timescommunity.cb spi r Sport Utfltty :ORD '02 Explorer Sprt. Trc-Auto, 62K, Silver, CD, Tow Pkg, Alloys, T owner, well-maint., $ 1 5,7 5 0, (540)668-7768 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. rOYOTA 4RUN 98 limit, V6, load, WHT, new; brakes. Excel cond.. $9,000 540-825-1982 / 561-687-1415 vW, Trucfc>/ Pickups 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 2001 Toyota Tacoma, extra cab SR-5, 172K, $7,500. Excellent condition. (540)295-5074 2002 Ford F250 XLT,’ supercab, long bed,' 28K mi, dark green,, auto, $19,000.1-owner. (703)754-2800 '94 Nissan: 5 spd, a/c,26mpg, 179K miles,' runs great. New' inspection. $2450. (540)822-4274 96 FORD 250: Auto, AC, 63k mi, 4x4. White w/blue int. Very good condition. $5700. 703-578-7738. '97 GMC Jimmy SLS 4WD V6 2nd Owner. 122K Grt Cond.in/out. Well maintained. $3950. (703)932-0461 Ford F350 XLT, '93, desel,- comjpletly rebuilt, super clean, black, $9500 OBO. (540)592-3576 .OJMV I.'",ra * ,«sw. 680 Vans/Buees V Xciiirt ■ I 00 FORD Windstar 7 pass minivan. 92K mis. Great cond, dual A/C, cruise, AM/FM cass, pwr seat, PW, P/L, spruce green w/grey cloth. $6800. Vin 2FMZA5146YB. Call 703-858-4878 1987 Ford Conversion. Needs some work, runs good. New tires. $ 1 , 2 0 0 / o b o . (540)439-1335 Dodge Grand Caravan 2004, base mdl, 3.3L, V6, auto, 45K mi, no mech probs, $15500/ obo. (540)727-0695 HONDA 99 OdysseyLX, Auto, 142K, Drtr Grn, , CD, AC, 1 owner, well-maint, $6500, 540-668-7768 Mazda, 01 MPV-LX. 88K, exc. cond., maintained by dealership, have records. Asking $8,500/obo. (703)331-0509. Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540*347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 In Times Community Newspapers' Classifieds thousands of advertised items. HaK a trillion readers. dimes Community Newspapers Northern Virginia / Call a place your order today 703-777-1110 i • •