Rappahannock News, February 8, 2007

129th Year ... No. 6 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2007 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 50 cents ^£^2 * R >3 -c U mo z i S*oo*n o ci •H 9>2 m e\ '•D I '0 3 2>q 0 D N 01 ro u IV) Williams announce run for the sheriff ra By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer The first open sheriff race in Rappahannock County in more than 30 years has been officially launched by Maj. Christopher Williams. Williams is currently employed by the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO). Sheriff Larry Sherertz has officially stated that he is not interested in running for re-election this fall. Williams has been working for the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office for 18 1/2 years. During his years of service, Williams has worked under three different Rappahannock County sheriffs: Sherertz, Gary Settle and John Woodard. Williams said that over the years he has learned a lot and developed a rounded style of law enforcement. “I have seen a lot of different leadership styles,” Williams said. “I have seen things that work in the county, and things that don’t work.” Community-based policing Williams believes that the RCSO must maintain a close relationship with the community. “The citizens of the county are stakeholders in the sheriff’s office,” he said. “The Sheriff’s office has to continue to work with the community and build trust between us.” Williams said that the Sheriff’s Office should continue to look for ways to serve the community. “Law enforcement used to be us tracking down bad guys and locking people up,” he said. “Now we should be able to solve community problems and offer counseling for those who need an outlet.” With an increasing elderly population in Rappahannock County, Williams said that he would like to work closer with the elderly. Williams spoke about increasing training for members of the RCSO to increase their ability to understand and work with elderly people. “We need to be able to provide the elderly some support in order to ensure their safety,” he said. Enhanced communications As part of a continued community outreach, Williams said that he would like to enhance communication with county members during an emergency. One of his ideas is to install a Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Charlie Spiering READY TO RUN: Maj. Chris Williams wants to be Rappahannock County’s next sheriff. reverse 911 system, a computerized device that will contact people countywide or in a specific area during an emergency. Williams also spoke about increasing communications with the “weekender” population in the county. Williams said that currently many homeowners have gates to their driveways and security alarms. Often times, Williams added, homeowners have left a set of keys at the house and given them the alarm security codes in case an alarm is set off “We do everything we can to maintain the security of their property,” Williams said, noting there lometimes it can be difficult to contact homeowndrs. “Unfortunately, a lot of weekenders don’t have their phone numbers listed and don’t leave us with a way of contacting them.” Retaining deputies Williams stated that one of the challenges of the Sheriff’s office was to retain deputies, noting that surrounding counties offer higher salaries. “We do not want to end up being a training ground,” Williams said. “We obviously have to compete...the longer you keep people, the better service you can provide.” He added that the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors has been aware of the high cost of law enforcement and have been generous in their continued funding of the Sheriffs office. Grant writing Since 1997, Williams has worked hard in the Sheriff’s office to compete for State and Federal grants. Often times, the grant money is used to pay deputies overtime and increase the quality of Sheriff’s office equipment. Recent grants have allowed the RCSO to get mobile cameras and laptop computers for all the patrol cars, and provide overtime pay to increase highway patrol. Recently, Williams obtained a Terrorism Prevention grant that helped equip the RCSO with a Ford Expedition complete with a mobile command center cabinet. The grant also funded battery chargers, tactical See WILLIAMS, Page A2 Board denies festival, approves farm school and tax repeal By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors looked mighty efficient Monday evening, issuing unanimous decisions on two applications for special-exception permits and a tax repeal during a public hearing that took less than 30 minutes. A music festival proposed by Warrenton-based Finley Productions was first on the agenda. Representatives from the company did not attend their scheduled public hearing before the County Planning Commission in County and Town Meetings and Notices On Thursday, Feb. 8, there will be a Joint Planning Commission and ARB meeting at 7:30 p. m., at the Town Hall. ARB Agenda: Application(s): (1) Steve Dareing and Bill Christian contract purchasers of two lots (TM 20A-1-125 A&C-Worley properties), construct two homes ttimber frame method). (2) The Inn at Little Washington by Eddie Fletcher, Facility Manager, replace See MEETINGS, Page A2 Rappahannock News P.O.Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Y January and they followed suit Monday, skipping the hearing before the supervisors. At the January hearing, the planning commission voted unanimously to recommend that the board deny the permit and that is just what the supervisors did. No one from the public stood up to speak for or against the festival proposal and, with little discussion, the board voted unanimously to deny the permit request. The festival was proposed to take place in May on the property of the Blue Rock Inn, across from Rappahannock County High School on U.S. 211. Finley executives were calling the event “Celebrate Rappahannock” and envisioned a day of music, crafts and food that would have attracted thousands of attendees. As soon as Finley proposed the idea in December, county residents raised concerns about traffic, noise and public safety. That opposition seemed to cause Finley to abandon the plan. On Monday, Board Chairman Bob Anderson commented that county officials had not heard from Finley in more than a month. Farm school approved The board’s next item was much less contentious, but the decision was just as easy as supervisors approved a special-exception permit for the Mountain Laurel Montessori Farm School to move to the former site of True Ewe Farm, north of Flint Hill on Zachary Taylor Highway. Board members complimented the school’s thorough application and good reputation. Supervisor Roger Welch, who represents the Wakefield District that will soon include the farm school, said he did not receive any calls or letters in opposition to the school moving to Flint Hill. The farm school is scheduled to start classes at the Flint Hill site in the fall. See BOARD, Page A2 A Day Away This week’s issue debuts a new feature exploring day trips. Try the Piedmont Presidential Loop. See Page B1. m Newsmakers Point-Counterpoint Two of Rappahannock’s feistiest residents share their views on economy and the environment. See Page A4. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Clatterbuck « j FAILED ROBBERY: A 19-year-old Amissville man has been charged with attempting to rob the Hillsdale convenience store on U.S. 211 on Tuesday. Hillsdale ‘Hitt’ by attempted robbery By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer A stem clerk and an unaware arriving customer thwarted an armed robbery at the Hillsdale convenience store Tuesday night. John Francis Hitt III, 19, of Amissville, was charged with attempted armed . robbery and possession of a firearm after a man brought him back to the crime scene, v According to the RCSO, a call came in at about 7 p.m. on Tuesday from the Hillsdale store, east of the Tbwn of Washington on U.S. 211. The clerk reported that a white male with visible tattoos on each cheekbone and wearing biboveralls, a tan jacket and a black stocking cap entered the store and passed her a note demanding money. After the clerk refused to cooperate, Hitt allegedly displayed a sawed-off bolt-action .22 rifle and pointed it at her. A Hillsdale customer pulling into the parking lot spooked the perpetrator, who ran out of the store and drove away in a White Chevrolet four-door sedan. The Hillsdale clerk was able to get a partial tag number. Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) Deputy Thomas Leake and Sgt. Charles Moore were the first to respond to the scene, and were later aided by State Troopers Kerianne Corbett and Brandon Johnson. RCSO notified surrounding jurisdictions and businesses to be on the lookout for the getaway vehicle and Lt. Connie Smith and Maj. Chris Williams arrived at the scene to investigate. During the investigation, a man called the RCSO and said that he had convinced Hitt to return with him to the crime scene. Upon returning to the scene, the clerk identified Hitt as the perpetrator, although he did not have tattoos on his neck. At first, Hitt denied his role in the, crime. However, after being interrogated by Smith he made a full confession. Members of the RCSO retrieved the See ROBBERY, Page A2 Photo by Richard Lykes Consider the heart As part of a month long y * celebration of Valentines, the * Middle Street Gallery is hosting a t _ series of events. This Saturday (. _ f from 1 to 6 p.m. is Valentine making, v . J All materials will be provided but if you’ve got favorite ribbons and anything else, bring them along. There will be lots of M&M’s for energy. Do come and join several ot me couniy s anisis, line ann Mcuanray, wno a love to neip you cr^ft the perfect heart. Beyond the bridge There’? talk of taking it down but for < many the bridge on Rediviva Lane i holds many memories. See Page A9. Backstage Dhaiiene James-Duguid has started - ehearsals for her next production. Read her behind-the-scenes column. See Page B2.

Board of Supervisors roundup . ■> vr. .. • " By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer VDOT updates The Virginia Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of the Rudasill Mill Road (Route: 62D bridge that crosses the Thornton River between Woodville and Five Forks. Beginning March 5, the span is scheduled to be closed for 60 days while crews repair the structure, VDOT’s David Cubbage told the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors On Monday. Cubbage also reported that it might take 60 to 90 days before engineering crews can finish analyzing the integrity of the Rediviva Lane bridge over the Covington River. The 78year-old bridge was closed in December, causing neighborhood residents to protest at the supervisors’ January meeting. Finally, Cubbage said VDOT’s Six-Year Plan for county roads will be ready for the board’s consideration in March. Power line corridor County Administrator John McCarthy told the board that Rappahannock may be on the route of an alternative electric transmission corridor proposed by Dominion Virginia Power. The power company issued a series of maps that offer alternatives to building a new corridor along Interstate 66. One of the maps shows lines being upgraded along existing corridors. McCarthy said the corridor in the map is supposedly in Fauquier County, but he fears that it is actually the corridor that runs along the eastern por tion of Rappahannock from Chester Gap to Amissville. Dominion officials were unable to confirm that the corridor drawn on the map is definitively in Fauquier, he said. Regional jail McCarthy reported to the supervisors on efforts to build a regional jail that would serve Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren counties. The facility will cost an estimated $55 million to build and $8.5 million to operate annually. Rappahannock would be responsible for 7.4 percent of those costs. The jail would have a capacity of 442 inmates. McCarthy said it would cost roughly $53 per inmate per day in the facility; it currently costs Rappahannock twice as much per day to hold inmates in the county jail. Maj. Chris Williams, of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office, said the county’s jail - which is the oldest jail in use in Virginia - usually operates at about 300 percent capacity. For perspective, McCarthy added that most jails operate at 200 percent capacity. The supervisors will have to declare their approval or disapproval for the regional jail plan in March, April or May. McCarthy noted that Shenendoah County’s sheriff has voiced opposition to the plan, even though that county’s board of supervisors has supported it. McCarthy said that if the regional jail is built, the county jail may maintain some capacity to hold inmates for short periods of time, such as when a person is awaiting a court date in Rappahannock. Church tax breaks McCarthy reported that Verizon is seeking church telephone numbers, so those organizations can be exempted from paying phone taxes. Rappahannock church officials who have contracts with Verizon should call McCarthy’s office (540-675-5330) so he can place their phone numbers on the taxexempt list. Scrabble School McCarthy told the board that the General Assembly has approved $25,000 in funding to preserve Scrabble School near Woodville. The requested amount was $50,000, he said. CTA consultants The board adopted a resolution to hire a consulting firm called CTA to work on developing a radio system for the county’s emergency responders. The firm has already performed similar work in Culpeper and Fauquier counties, and that familiarity will help them work efficiently for Rappahannock, McCarthy said. Fire service expenses The board authorized payment for some $140,000 in operational expenses accrued by Rappahannock’s volunteer fireand-rescue squads. The expenses are covered by the county’s fire levy and reviewed by the supervisors twice a year. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com Insuring Farms & Fine Homes Since 1950 C. EDWARD \VATERS“ I N S U R A* N C E 808 East Main Street, Luray, VA 22835 Office: 540-743-7151 j Fax:540-743-1853 E-mail: cewaters@shentel.net DAVID G. YOUNT, CIC PRESIDENT Keep the scene clean. The revolutionary mobile dumpster service from Williams MobileDump With our mobile dumpsters, you can now handle any kind of waste removal...from construction site cleanup to household waste and more! We offer affordable rates by the day, week or longer if you need it. 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Virginia 22747 Meetings From Page A1 existing landscape ties on right side of 309 Middle St. with stone work. (3) At the request of Council, review of preliminary plan of Control Building for proposed wastewater treatment plant. Joint Planning Commission and ARB Agenda Old business: (1) Continued review of Historic District Ordinance. (2) Continued review of Historic District Guidelines On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Rappahannock County School Board will meet at 7 p.m. (closed session) and 7:30 p.m. (public session) at the RCHS band room. The Town of Washington will hold its regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Highlights from the agenda include a wastewater update and the appointment of a new council member. The Town of Washington’s Town Council will hold a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall to continue a review of the town’s proposed Boundary Line Adjustment policies. Life Stories. I became a mother at 16. The only way I could support my beautiful baby girl was to drop out of school and work. She’s 5 now and about to start school in the fall. I want to get my GED to improve our lives. I also want to become a college graduate. I know it’s one small step at a time, so I’m putting one foot forward. It’s not too late to get your GED! Start Your New Year Right! CALL TODAY: 825-0476 Regional Adult Education for PD #9 Serving Culpeper, Madison. Orange and Rappahannock Counties Crime and Courts Second time a crime Robert W. Franklin, 56, of Sperryville, Va. was arrested in Warren County after two calls to the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO). A 911 hang up call on the night of February 1, led Sheriff deputies to a Sperryville home for a case of domestic violence. A woman spoke to RCSO- deputies claiming that Franklin was intoxicated and abusive. RCSO officials were unable to find any evidence of physical abuse. The same woman made a second call from the same location on the night of February 2. She informed the Sheriff Deputies that another incident had occurred and that Franklin had gone to Warren County. . She went to the Sheriff’s Office, where she obtained an emergency protective order and a warrant for her husband’s arrest. Tipsy driver Lori Spencer, 45, from Culpeper, was arrested for driving under the influence and reckless driving on February 2. She drove her 2004 Ford Focus off of Laurel Mills road and tipped it on its side. State Trooper Brandon Johnson handled the case, and she was transported to the emergency room for medical treatment. Doing doughnuts A caller from Hearthstone school reported on January 29, that somebody had broken several windows in the building. Sheriff investigation discovered that been driving in high speed circles in the driveway. Gravel from the driveway was thrown into the windows, breaking four of them. Rare coin burglar sentenced Michael Lee Guy, 26, the burglar found guilty for breaking and entering into six houses in Rappahannock County, was sentenced last Thursday. Guy was guilty of eleven felonies. Judge Jeffery Parker sentenced to 30 years in prison, ordering that he serve 7 years, and spend 3 years on probation. Guy was also ordered to pay $200 to each homeowner. DUI sentence Jeffrey Lloyd Kelly was sentenced to two years in prison and 12 months in jail for his third DUI in five years, eluding police, and refusing to take a breathalyser. He was ordered to pay $2000 in fines and forfeit $5,000 of his bond to the Commonwealth. His license was suspended indefinitely. Gun thief pleads guilty Coy B. Dye, 38, plead guilty to three charges of grand larceny. Dye stole handguns from his parents house and pawned them off to buy crack cocaine last October. Dye turned himself in for the crime and cooperated with the RCSO investigation. He will be sentenced on April ,5. Williams From Page A1 vest and chemical suits. “Anything that we can get from a grant to reduce the cost to the county is a good thing,” Williams said. Recent training Williams received additional leadership training last summer from the National Criminal Justice Command College (NCJCC) in Richmond. The classes lasted for 10 weeks and offered modem training in public and private policing, and included a training curriculum focusing on leadership, management issues, collaboration and negotiation. It also increased his knowledge of recent law enforcement legal issues. Williams said that the training he received from the Command College helped him enormously in his abilities in the RCSO, and that he would like to send other leaders of the Sheriffs office to the same school. “I think that department training should be con tinued,” Williams said. “It increases our ability to serve the community and work with other departments.” Rappahannock citizen Williams was born in Chester Gap, and continues to live in the area where his parents, “Joe” and Dorthy Williams, still live. Williams graduated from the Rappahannock Public High School, and began his law enforcement career at the Rappahannock Jail. His wife, Leslie Williams, works as an inmate data system technician in Warren County. William’s said that his interest continues to rest in Rappahannock County. “My loyalty is to the county,” Williams said. “You can’t get a better place to live; it’s scenic, friendly, and has a low crime rate.” He believes that his knowledge of the inner workings of the RCSO, his current relationship with the employees and his relationship with members of the county give him the experience necessary to serve as the county’s sheriff. “I look forward to working with the people of the county and with the team we have here to continue to move forward,” said Williams. Other possible candidates Sargent J.C. Welsh, an investigator for the Tbwn of Culpeper Police department, has declared his interest in the position and will make a formal announcement next Thursday night at the Washington Fire Hall. Another possible candidate, Andy Berry, currently works as a patrol officer for the Tbwn of Culpeper Police Department. He has stated that he will not run for Sheriff in Rappahannock County and will support J.C. Welch’s campaign. Welsh and Berry previously worked together in the RCSO before taking positions in Culpeper. Other rumored candidates include RCSO employee Lt. Connie Smith and Wayne Sumner, a member of the State Police Crime Investigation Unit in Culpeper. E-mail the reporter at cspiering@timespapers.com Board From Page A1 Twenty students are currently enrolled at the school and Mountain-Laurel’s application calls for a maximum capacity of 30 students. The move will bring the farm school closer to Mountain Laurel’s main school in Front Royal. For the past three years, the farm school operated at Belle Meade, some six miles south of Sperryville on F.T. Valley Road. Telecomm tax repealed The third and final item on the board’s agenda was the county’s telecommunications tax, which the supervisors voted to repeal. The tax has been superseded by a state tax that will return funding to localities after the state government takes its portion of the tax revenue, County Administrator John McCarthy said. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Correction In the Washington column which appeared in the February 1 issue, the puppet master was Joe Pipik. He can be contacted through the Goodlife Theatre at 540547-3100. Robbery From Page A1 weapon used in the crime, which Hitt had allegedly thrown into a field. Smith said Hitt admitted using fake tattoos for the attempted robbery which he scrubbed off sifter leaving the store. Hitt is charged with attempted armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He will likely face additional charges for illegally modifying a firearm. In March 2006, Hitt pleaded guilty in Rappahannock County for stealing a valuable ring from his grandmother, and also pleaded guilty for breaking parole in September 2006. 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Power line power players Dominion cites demand numbers, PEC points to conservation By Don Del Rosso Rappahannock News Staff Writer He admits the group’s push to replace incandescent bulbs with far more energy-efficient, compact fluorescent ones so far has yielded “modest” results. But that misses the point, Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) vice president Doug Larson said of its “Enlighten” campaign. The Warrenton-based group put “no money, no resources and very little effort” into the new program, “relative to our work on the power line issue,” Larson said. And yet, as of this week, numerous citizens had visited enlightenUSA.org and pledged to switch to 3,850 fluorescent bulbs to reduce electricity consumption and pollution. “It says to me there’s huge potential for energy conservation,” he said of the Web site response. “It clearly proves a willingness on people’s part to do this.” By PEC calculations, the pollution-reduction commitments equate to: — Removing 438 vehicles from highways per year. — Relieving as much pollution as 691 acres of forest. Fluorescent bulbs also may save users substantial amounts on their electric bills, according to PEC. As part of its Enlighten campaign, PEC bought 1,000 MaxLite 60-watt compact fluorescent bulbs to distribute to anyone who wants them. Already, it’s given away more than 300. PEC believes Dominion Virginia Power’s proposed, 500,000-volt transmission line through Frederick, Warren, Fauquier, Prince William and Loudoun counties would be unnecessary if the utility adopted and aggressively promoted creative solutions to satisfying Northern Virginia’s electricity needs. These solutions should include conservation, programs to manage energy use and upgrades to Dominion’s existing infrastructure, PEC officials said. But Dominion’s “done nothing to lead” such an effort, Larson said. Instead, he said, the company has spent big sums on advertisements, trying to “scare” people into believing that without the power line Northern Virginia faces the pos sibility of “rolling blackouts” by 2011. Dominion wants the line operating by then. “Just think of what you could be doing” if Dominion had instead spent that newspaper and radio ad money to encourage its 2.2 million Virginia customers to convert to fluorescent bulbs, Larson said. Dominion spokesman Jim Norvelle took exception to Larson’s view that the power company has done nothing to promote conservation. Its homepage (www.dom.org) contains “pages and pages” of recommendations on how customers can control their electricity use, Norvelle said. In the 1990s, Dominion “had a large promotional budget behind” programs to encourage customers to use electricity sparingly and during off-peak hours “and nobody responded,” Norvelle explained. So the company abandoned them, he said. Sometime this year, Dominion plans to resurrect an electricity conservation and management plan for customers, he said. It has studied such programs in California, Florida and New England to determine whether they might apply to Virginia, NorveUe said. “We’re out looking at what we can do,” he said. “We’re out there scouring for programs appropriate for our customers, appropriate for our climate.” Norvelle and other Dominion officials commend PEC for its Enlighten program and other conservation efforts. However, conservation “still doesn’t alleviate the need for the power line,” Norvelle said. “It still won’t get us there.” A recent study produced by PJM Interconnection underscores that point, Dominion and PJM officials argue. PJM, based near Valley Forge, Pa., provides planning and system management services for about a dozen electricity generators, including Dominion. It serves 51 million people in 13 states and Washington, D.C. In January, PJM reported that Dominion’s peak demand for electricity would grow by an average 1.9 percent annually between 2007 and 2017. “It’s definitely above average,” PJM spokesman Ray Dotter said of the Dominion projection. “It’s at the upper end for growth in our system.” Peak demand for the PJM Board mulls more easements in power line paths By Don Del Rosso Rappahannock News Staff Writer Here they go again. For the third time in as many months, the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors this week probably will accept conservation easements on land in the potential paths of a proposed power line through northern Fauquier. On Thursday the supervisors will review easement applications from four landowners \yho want to protect from development almost 364 acres between Hume and Marshall.' (See map.) “They’re good easement?,” chairman Harry Atherton (Marshall District) said. “The power line being a motivating factor doesn’t make them any less deserving of easements.” It remains unclear whether easements carry the force of law to stop power lines. Easements, which the county would hold, permanently protect land affected by them from further subdivision. In exchange for putting an easement on their land, property owners receive state and federal tax benefits tied to the potential development value they give up. At its Feb. 8 meeting, the board will discuss easement applications from: • Victoria L. Hegelian, who wants to put 217 acres under easement along the west side of Interstate 66 near Marshall. • Jaime Ojeda, who wants to put an easement on 53.6 acres near Hume. • James M. White, who wants to put an easement on almost 53 acres west of ■ Marshall. • Paula M. Nevins, who wants to put 40 acres under easement near Markham. The supervisors accepted easements on 1,623 acres and 743 acres in the power line study corridor in December and January, respectively. Add Thursday’s requests to the mix and the board will have accepted easements for 2,726 acres in the study area. At what point does the board’s accepting easements in the corridor amount to rubbing Dominion’s nose in the dirt over the company’s attempt to locate a line? » “I don’t think of it that way,” Atherton said. But at some point when Dominion identifies alternatives in its application to the State Corporation Commission (SCC), Fauquier “might take a second look” at accepting easements in the study corridor, Atherton said. “We’re not at that point.” The supervisors probably will “need to consult with legal counsel about the easements in the corridor” when Dominion files its application with the SCC. “I’m not saying we would stop accepting easements (in the study area),” Atherton said. Still, “there may be some risk for the county and the landowner in accepting (such) easements” in the path of alignments shown in Dominion’s SCC application. The utility plans to file with the SCC in April. Among other things, the SCC decides power line need and location issues. When told of the new easement applications, Dominion spokesman Jim Norvelle said, “We are well into the route selection process and therefore we’re not going to be able to consider additional conservation, open space easements into the process at this point.” Dominion “clearly understands the supervisors are representing their citizens very well (in accepting such easements),” Norvelle said. “But we have an obligation to provide our customers reliable electricity and this proposed line is necessary to that.” Dominion has sought to avoid land under easements held by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF). A state agency, VOF holds easements on Proposed Easements Fauquier's Board of Supervisors on Thursday wH) review conservation easements applications from four landowners to protect from development almost 364 acres in the study corridor for Dominion Virginia Power's proposed transmission line. Portions of the parcels He within a potential transmission line path. In January and December, the board approved easement applications in the corridor to protect 2,363 acres. B Easements county; accepted Jan. 11 and Dec. 14 Froleel Your llomo & fviitic*rs Irom Hmlor Snow A lc*ck!! . ✓ No more dangerous ladders. ✓ Ends deaning chore forever. ✓ Keeps you safe from falling. Gutter-Helmet GUTTER PROTECTION SYSTEMS j? r Division of Gregory’s Inc. NS WINTER SPECIAL 100 ft. minimum Expires 2/28/2007 Cia»» A lie - VA #2701006389A WVA #000564 more than 70,000 acres in Fauquier, mostly in the northern part of the county. The proposed 500,000-volt line would link a substation near Winchester to one at Areola in Loudoun County. Supported by steel towers averaging 125 feet high, the line would cross Frederick, Warren, Fauquier, Prince William and a small portion of Loudoun counties. Dominion said the line is essential to satisfying Northern Virginia’s energy needs. The company wants the line operating by 2011. The' Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) claims better technology, conservation and upgrades to existing infrastructure would eliminate need for the line. 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Editorial & Opinion --IXappafjannocfe jBtetofi—— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President sJan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2007 Our View Something new This week’s issue of the Rappahannock News debuts a new feature - A Day Away - which is planned to run monthly. While many delight in celebrating Valentine’s Day in February, it is also the month where we remember our founding fathers. Virginia boasts a number of presidents and it turns out that the Piedmont Region was home to several of them. Each month another trip will be featured to destinations fairly close to home but which will offer readers a chance to spent a day away exploring the wonderful environs that complement Rappahannock County. ' Also new this issue is Point-Counterpoint where two of Rappahannock’s residents have pitted their opinions against each other in a friendly forum. Carla Theodore and Demaris Miller will be addressing three questions in the coming weeks with a focus on what kind of economy would best serve the greatest number of people. It’s an experiment. Both of them agreed and wanted to participate and both agreed on the three questions. As far as their replies, they will be reading each other’s comments for the first time as will those of you who choose to tune in. Let’s see how it goes. Let the editor know at asherman@timespapers.com. Also new this week is a column by Charlene JamesDuguid. She is the force behind the Rappahannock Repertory Theatre that will be presenting a spring production at The Schoolhouse in Sperryville. This Saturday she’s got a fellow coming to show her young actors and actresses how best to “duel” on stage. Her enthusiasm is contagious. We hadn’t heard from our intrepid freelancer Don Audette but he’s surfaced just in time to provide a nostalgic look at a certain bridge that holds a lot of memories for Rappahannock residents. Keep pushing Fauquier County’s Del. C. L. “Clay” Athey is disheartened that the bills he patroned in the General Assembly that would have leveled the playing field between Dominion Virginia Power and the citizens of Virginia affected by its projects — like those in the way of the proposed 500kV power line — had failed. Tb add insult to injury, the Electric Re-regulation bill favored by Dominion, since it will diminish the authority of the State Corporation Commission over electricity rates — easily passed the House. Following Athey s bills through the legislative process is informative, if disappointing. His bills in the Commerce and Labor Committee requiring under grounding of power lines and addressing alternatives to the line were combined into one bill, which then died on the House floor. Athey s bill requiring utilities to adopt conservation measures was referred to the Rules Committee, where it was killed. However, his bill requiring the SCC to consider the effects of the power lines on those whose properties they cross was combined with Del. Joe May’s HB2614, and passed the House. Now it goes to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain fate. Athey’s efforts in the Courts of Justice fared a little 1 letter. His bill requiring that a condemner (Dominion) prove that property taken will be for a public use for the community that is affected died in the Courts of Justice Committee, while his bill giving a property owner partial reimbursement for appraisal costs when fighting an eminent domain case passed the House in a block vote and goes on to the Senate. Athey’s House Joint Resolutions designed to strengthen the rights of citizens when facing seizure of their property by a government were combined into HJR723, which vvas passed by on Monday and may get onto the regular calendar for a vote this week. So, who won? The members of the Commerce and Labor Committee who clobbered Athey’s bills easily passed legislation that will make it far easier for Dominion to raise its rates as high as they want without fear of SCC interference. And without the competition that never materialized, we can expect the same thing to happen in Virginia as what happened in Maryland: soaring rates for the consumer and windfall profits for the power company. jjf'" m there yoa wave it. .m aw»W...wivwei 1 NpT <m lib $UM*W, FftME PEAT> IN WS mCKS... • • VREPUT1NG AN EA^LV EWTDVJtJJK-WHS VI (W EXTREIAELVIPW IBWWfcS.. •• Point/Counterpoint What kind of economy would best serve our environment? Free Market Capitalism for Environmentalists In November, 1989, the Berlin Wall came down, and the people of East and West Germany began the process of reunification. Once, these two Germanys had been one nation, one people, one culture. Yet in just 40 years of separation, with the West under free-mar Demaris H. Miller Kei capitalism ana tne c,ast under the central control of socialism, the two Germanys provided the world with an unintended experiment — testing which economic system is best for the environment. Although Western leaders expected challenges, no one was prepared for the environmental devastation they found in East Germany. The “People’s Paradise” was a world of smoke-filled skies, abysmally polluted streams, dangerous drinking water, wnole villages contaminated with toxic wastes, and filthy, backward institutions, including unsanitary, ill-equipped hospitals. While West Germany was producing Mercedes, BMWs, and AUDIs, East Germany was turning out noisy, oil-spewing, Trabants. These ugly, cumbersome cars had such toxic exhaust that when Car and Driver Magazine brought one into the U.S. for testing, EPA would not allow it to be driven on public streets. These and other striking differences in results under the two systems were thus exposed. How could two countries, side by side, with virtually the same resources, same people, and same climate, produce such different results? In West Germany, capitalism provided incentives for innovation and entrepreneurship. But in the socialist East, obsolescence and inefficiency ruled. Socialism held East Germany and other countries behind the iron curtain in a technological time warp, making production of necessities the overriding priority and environmental quality a distant afterthought. This outcome directly contradicts the predictions of socialist thinkers and those who see only evil in a system of open markets, profit and loss, and private property. But it is precisely these features of capitalism that protect and improve the environment. Under free-market capitalism, people have an incentive to conserve and improve their properties. Entrepreneurs who take on the risk of loss to start businesses cannot afford waste, and they cannot afford to be poor stewards of their businesses. Under the rule of law, property owners who are damaged by the “bad acts” of others can sue the offenders. And the economic growth that comes with free-market capitalism produces the resources to clean up, maintain, and improve the land. The experience of the two Germanys has been repeated throughout the former “iron curtain” countries. Estonia, Poland, Albania, Russia, Ukraine, and many other former Soviet satellites awakened from their centrally-controlled Soviet domination to find themselves awash in pollution, toxic wastes, and crumbling infrastructure. The productivity of their workers, lacking the incentives of capitalism and the associated technological advances, was less than half that of workers in free-market, capitalist economies. Without the incentive and vigor of capitalism, they lacked the resources to prevent or clean up the pollution of their environment. Estonia, for example, suffered from a wide variety of pollution problems, ranging from dumped aircraft fuel to ponds of radioactive slurry. The situation was so severe that clean-up cost was estimated to be $4 trillion! At the same time, the Estonian economy was a basket case. With free market reforms, private ownership of the means of production, encouragement of foreign investment, and the institution of a flat tax, Estonia achieved an economic miracle, allowing the country the luxury of beginning what will be a decades-long process of environmental cleanup. Capitalism has enabled America to be not only the land of opportunity and great wealth, but also one of the cleanest inhabited places on the globe. And while, there have been examples of people and industries that have abused the system, the fact that such examples become big news is a testament to how rare they are. Consider this thought experiment. If Castro were overthrown and his dictatorship were replaced with a system of entrepreneurship, private property, free markets, and the rule of law, and Chavez continued to take Venezuela down a road with none of these qualities, which place would you prefer to visit 40, 30,20, or even 10 years from now? Speaking on Saneism Imagine an economy that unlike ours has no built in incentive to corrupt the environment and no built-in pressure to create more goods and services than are really needed or desired? In the Sane Economy, or in “Saneism,” an Environmental Commission composed of Carla Theodore economists, environmentalists and other scientists determines, as best it can, the maximum gross domestic product that can be sustained by our environment in the coming year. This becomes a mandatory limit to the nations gross product. This limit will change as it reflects more ecological production methods as well as changes in the distribution of resources among differing industries. The production of any service or product exacts an environmental price, but some more than others.( i.e .coal mining harms the environment more than building wind mills.) A production level that can be sustained is one in which all toxins can be neutralized, global warming gases vastly reduced, and all resources that are used can be renewed or replaced without further devastation to our forests, seas, and other natural habitats. In the Sane Economy money is no longer given as a reward for labor. Personal income (the money one receives) is issued by the government as a right of birth The motivation to work now becomes the value of the work itself. Saneism relies upon and rewards altruism rather than greed. Since entrepreneurs, those who love to assemble the people and resources needed for production, have a guaranteed income, and work not for profit but for the pleasure of meeting a societal need, there is no necessity for them to keep increasing their output. There is no incentive for them to market products that are defective or dangerous or to cut costs by emitting dangerous pollutants. Work in Saneism is defined as creating a good or a service for oneself or others. Many will create their own work. Others will seek jobs. Work is voluntary, but once a job is chosen a contract specifies conditions of employment and the nature of the worker’s commitment. Citizens income is not dependent upon how much or if one works. Schools will teach that a balanced life includes service to the community as well as doing what one loves. Money continues to serve as a means of exchange. As dollars are used they depreciate in value down to zero so that the value of dollars in circulation each year is never more than the value of that years projected gross domestic product. Auer aeaucung its allotted snare (.determined tnrougn the legislative process), the government distributes money to the people. Citizens income consists of consumer dollars and investment dollars. While there are no dividends, investment dollars give all citizens a voice in how resources should be distributed. With no financial reward from investments, citizens who care, will, invest in what they believe they or society really needs. As in today's economy citizens spend their other dollars as they please. Some will quickly spend their entire monthly check for immediate needs and pleasures. Others will save for more expensive items like a better car, or a fine painting. Prices are, as now, set by supply and demand in a free market. The freedom of today’s market is hampered by lack of information or misinformation, monopoly control and corporate collusion. Ip Saneism the market is freed of these impediments but the seller no longer sells for profit. He sells to meet costs and money received over costs is automatically remitted to the government. The reason Saneism is better for the environment than our current economy is because it is relieved of the necessity of enabling ever increasing profits and of creating ever more paying jobs. Under Saneism there is no built in systemic need for the economy to grow. It is important to remember that this debate is more than a challenging intellectual exercise. If we keep on as we are, producing more and more and more goods and services, we exacerbate the environmental catastrophe which has already begun. To survive we must quickly modify our economy so that it can thrive without eternal expansion. Saneism offers this possibility. T

Teacher salaries reign in budget By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer With the absence of significant facility construction projects, the budget for Rappahannock County Public Schools will focus primarily on teacher salaries. “Salaries will be a big proportion of the budget that I will propose next week,” said School Superintendent Robert Chappell in a recent interview. Chappell will propose the budget for fiscal year 2007OS. Last year the school board proposed a 3.5 percent increase in employee salaries, which resulted in a sum of $571,873. In spite of the increase, Chappell’s concern is that the county’s public school teacher salaries will fall even farther behind school systems in surrounding counties. “We must continue to compete to try and retain the best teachers for our students,” said Chappell, who noted that in many cases, Rappahannock is at the bottom of the list when compared to surrounding counties. An increase of 10 to 15 percent would be required if Rappahannock County tried to match the teacher salaries of the surrounding counties, but Chappell said that such an increase would not be proposed. An increase, however, is necessary to keep Rapphannock from slipping farther behind. “We always look at ways of slashing our budget to reduce existing costs to propose higher teacher salaries,” Chappell said. State funding denied Chappell’s efforts to obtain more funding from the state coffers has gone unanswered. A measure designed Rappahannock Public Schools Rappahannock County Public School teacher salaries as compared to surrounding county school districts. to include Rappahannock in the “Cost of Competing” funding was recently rejected by the General Assembly. The “Cost of Competing” allocates additional state funds to counties that surround rapidly growing and wealthier counties in Northern Virginia, where the cost of living is higher. Chappell had hoped to obtain $48,000 extra for the Rappahannock school systems, but was cut out of the process. This year, Fredrick County and Winchester schools received some $1.6 million from the “Cost of Competing” budget legislation, while Warren and Clarke counties were added to the list in 2006. “We are not as urban or suburban as they are, but the proximity to D.C. and the cost of living here is similar if not greater than surrounding counties,” Chappell said. State funds this year will likely be less than $100,000, according to Chappell, as the school population hovers just below 1,000 for both the elementary school and the high school. “It appears that in spite our efforts to get more state money this year, it has fallen on deaf ears,” he said grimly. Chappell said the school system will continue to look for ways to cut spending as th^y look to increase salaries. “Once again, it will fall on the responsibility of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors and taxpayers to help provide somewhat of an increase to teacher salaries,” Chappell said. A rough draft of the school badg;t will be presented to the school board at this month’s meeting on Tuesday. The school board will then have the opportunity to deliberate the budget. The board typically votes to submit the proposal to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors in March. Chappell said a copy of the proposed budget will be available to the public after 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the school board office. The formal public hearing on the school budget is set for 7:30 p.m. on March 20 in the high school auditorium. E-mail the reporter at cspieri ng@timespapers. com Sludge a hot topic in General Assembly By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County residents and officials are not the only Virginians working to regulate sewage sludge in the commonwealth. Sludge has been front and center in the General Assembly this year as well. Eight sludge-related bills have already been introduced in the Senate and House of Delegates this year. Half of those never made it out of committee, but four are still alive. Sludge, also known as biosolids, is composed mostly of human waste that is treated to reduce the prevalence of disease-causing bacteria. It is sometimes used by farmers as a low-cost fertilizer. The advantage of using sludge to enrich fields is that it saves farmers from having to buy more expensive commercially produced fertilizer and it prevents localities from having to pay to bury the product in landfills. However, many residents in Rappahannock and other parts of Virginia are concerned sludge may pose long-term dangers to human health and the environment. Del. Kathy Byron, RLynchburg, is sponsoring a bill that would consolidate the regulatory program for the land application of sludge under the authority of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Currently, the responsibility for sludge regulation is split between the DEQ and the Department of Health. The bill was passed by the House on Monday. Byron also sponsored a House resolution that calls for a panel of experts to study the impact of the land application of sludge on human health and the environment. The resolution also passed the House on Monday. Byron represents a district in which sludge has been a very contentious issue. In early January, a Lynchburg newspaper reported that hundreds of residents of Campbell County, which includes Lynchburg, asked their Board of Supervisors to adopt an ordinance that would ban corporations from applying sludge on land in their county. Citizens Against Toxic Sludge, a community group in Campbell, hired a lawyer to work with them on pushing for the ban, which was sparked by a company's plan to spread sludge on a 3,100-acre field in the county. In the Senate Three sludge related bills have been passed by the Senate this year and, like Byron, the senators sponsoring the measures represent at least a portion of Campbell County. A bill proposed by Sen. Charles Hawkins, R-Chatham, would require local-government certification as part of the state permit application to apply sludge. The measure would ensure that the application site is in compliance with local ordinances. The bill also gives localities the authority to adopt an ordinance that “reasonably” restricts the land application of sludge to certain areas where public health, welfare or safety could be affected. The bill was passed by the Senate on Jan. 25. Sen. Steve Newman, RLynchburg, is sponsoring two sludge-related bills. The first would allow a locality to adopt an ordinance that requires a special-exception permit for the storage of sewagesludge. The Senate passed the bill on Monday. Newman also introduced a bill that is similar to Byron's bill to consolidate sludge regulation under the DEQ's authority. The bill would also require on-site presence of state or local officials when sludge is being applied and assesses a fee of $7.50 on each dry ton of sludge applied in Virginia. In Rappahannock Del. Todd Gilbert, RWoodstock, and Sen. 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Panther boys ride win streak into postseason By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer For the first time this season, Rappahannock County’s varsity boys basketball team has put together a win streak. And with the Bull Run District tournament starting Friday, that momentum is coming at the perfect time. The Panthers posted the victories on back-to-back nights to finish the regular season with a 5-17 overall record and a 3-7 mark in the district. On Monday, Rappahannock dominated intra-county opponent Wakefield Country Day, beating them 87-36 at RCHS. The Panthers traveled to district rival Manassas Park on Tuesday and took down the Cougars 61-55. Rappahannock came up short against George Mason on Feb. 1 in a 54-50 loss at RCHS. The week ahead The Panthers will face Strasburg on Friday in a quarterfinal game of the district tournament. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. at Strasburg. The Rams have won both of the meetings between the two teams this season. Most recently, Rappahannock played at Strasburg on Jan. 30, when the Rams barely escaped the Panthers with a 52-50 victoiy. Strasburg also beat Rappahannock 80-69 on Jan. 10 at RCHS. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com Photo by Ann Spieker ON A ROLL: Travis Jenkins (34) and the rest of Rappahannock County’s varsity boys basketball team won two games in a row this week. The first was Monday against Wakefield Country Day (pictured) and the second was Tuesday at Manassas Park. Wrestling team tackles their toughest tournament By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Varsity wrestling team sought out some of the toughest competition in the state last weekend during the 2007 Free Lance Star Super 24 Invitational, held at Riverbend High School in Fredricksburg Virginia. “The level of competition was higher than anything that we have experienced before,” said Assistant Coach Hodge Miller about the weekend. All the high schools that competed in the tournament, save two, were single A and double A schools. Rappahannock finished 25th in a ranking of the 30 schools that competed. Panther Varsity wrestler Connor Miller finished fourth in his 103 lb. class, with a 3-2 record. Miller failed to win igainst Devin Carter from Christiansburg and Ryan Photo by Ann Spieker HARDLY HOME: Foreign exchange student Arne Utne is an asset to this year’s varsity wrestling team which mainly has matches away from Rappahannock. Hunsberger from Fauquier ranked wrestlers in the state. County - two of the highest Davy Tbrrence fought hard but finished at 2-2. “Davy had a real good weekend in spite of things,” said Miller. “There was a lot of tough competition there.” Rappahannock coaches, were outraged as Jacob Racer was thrown to the floor in an illegal throw injuring his ear and neck. Racer' finished at 1-2. Daniel Clement finished 12, and Arne Utne finished with 2-2. Jeremy Diley finished at 1-2 and Tylor Armor finished with a 0-2 decision. In spite of the seemingly low scores, Miller said that he saw a lot over the weekend that demonstrated improvement with the team. “We were inspired by the amount of fight, heart, and determination that we saw in the boys,” Miller said. This Saturday at noon, the Panthers will travel to face Madison County. The district championships will be held on February 17, at Manassas Park. Chantef Paul Wakefield awards ‘Athlete of the Month* The Wakefield Country Day School Athletes for November / December are Chantel Paul and Andrew Smith. Ms. Paul, a senior guard, gained momentum as the season unfolded, building up to some big numbers prior to Christmas. Averaging 11.2 points per game, Paul scored 17 points against Cape Henry Collegiate in the Life & Breath Foundation Tournament at Wakefield in the Plains and then responded with a pair of 28-point outings in contests against Fresta Valley and Mt. Carmel. Mr. Smith, a freshman forward, jumped into varsity competition with a bang, posting double-digit scoring in three of his first four contests. Smith’s presence was especially felt when he poured in 22 points in the second half of a 59-35 road win over Massanutten Military Academy, a match that also earned him a new individual record of 27 points. Smith made 13 three-pointers in a three-game stretch, during which the Owls won four consecutive games, lifting their record to 6-3. Andrew Smith School News From Around the County Wakefield Country Day School Junior Classical League Team places first At this past week’s WCDS assembly, head of school Kathleen Grove congratulated the seventh grade students for their outstanding performance at Berryville’s Classical Cottage Certamen (a competition among Junior Classical League students in the subjects of Latin, Roman history and culture, and Greek and Roman /V mythology). The team, which won First Place in the Level I Amateur Division, was comprised of John Morgan Christoph, Jessica Coello, Alex Hinton, Carina Klosson, Dylan Marchi, Steven Marsh, Will Mullany, and Ryan Ochoa. Young scientists recognized Upon the conclusion of last week’s lower school science fair, the judges recognized three students from grades four, five, and six for their exemplary science projects: Maeve Dale for Stain, Stain, Go Away — which detergent gets mustard out the best? Lily Lauben for 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Pop - a search for longer lasting soap bubbles; Ixel Ochoa for Find It! — using the scientific method to put a hamster through a maze; Alex Foster for lb Clean or Not to Clean, - a comparison of cleaning properties of various fruit juices on coins; Sam Nolan for A Frictional Race Story - a test of friction and 3 surfaces; Rachel Paulisch for Green Thumb—The Effects of Water Drainage on the Growth of Plants — a test of three speeds of water drainage; Rachel DuMez for Do X! - a comparison of timed multiplication tests See NEWS, Page A7 Snowblowers vv_ Generators Sales \ Service Farts u StOckiEM7000 BUlock Cycle Co. 170 Lee Highway Warremon, VA 20186 540-347-4591 • 1-800-725-4591 www.blakJckcycle.cofn blalock.cycleQverizon.net For opamum performance and sate** werecommend that you read your Owner's Manuel before operatng your Honda Power Equipment Connection o* generators Id house power requeee kanaler device to avoid poaatte npiry to power company personnel Cam* a quadwd electrician. Power E (|uipment 0 Photo by Ann Spieker OUT SICK: Junior Kim Hutcheson who controls the center was too ill to play against the Wakefield Owls orf Monday evening. Kim is pictured here on the left during last Friday’s game against George Mason. Owls swoop to victory By Christine Krapf Special to the Rappahannock Newa If Rhoda Jenkins is beginning to sound like a broken record, forgive her. Things are just not going the way that she planned for her Rappahannock County High School girls’ basketball team. Injuries. Lack of numbers. Monday night, in a 43-32 loss to Wakefield Country Day School, illness hit the Lady Panthers. They played without junior center Kim Hutcheson, who nearly averages double figures in rebounding, as she was ill. They also suited up without Jenkins, their head coach, who was battling the stomach flu. “I was really, really disap pointed with the loss,” Jenkins said. “The girls are just not there. We started out pretty well, but we can’t battle back. Not having Kim hurt. She’s a big presence in the middle. We were hoping to get a little momentum for the tournament.” Rappahannock County, which has dropped its last 11 games, opens its Bull Run District tournament Friday night at Strasburg. Against Wakefield, Amanda Smoot led the Lady Panthers with 10 points. Kara Corbin chipped in nine. Friday night, George Mason scored a 52-29 win over Rappahannock. Rebecca Tupper and Ashley Vest each had eight points, Hutcheson grabbed 10 rebounds. Quiz bowl kids qualify for regionals BY CHRISTINE KRAPF Special to the Rappahannock News Mission accomplished. The Rappahannock County High School Scholastic Bowl team met one of its season goals Saturday afternoon by qualifying for the Region B Tbumament. “We have met our expectations,” Scholastic Bowl head coach Dave Naser said. Now, the Panthers will try to exceed those expectations. Saturday morning, they will face Shenandoah District champion Luray in the opening round of the double-elimination, regional tournament at Gretna, a small town between Danville and Lynchburg. If Rappahannock finishes in the top two in the regional tournament, it will qualify far the Group A state Scholastic Tbumament, which will be held Feb. 24 at The College of William & Mary. The district tournament proved to be anything but easy for the Panthers, who hold an 11-5 overall record. Manassas Park came out of the fifth seeded spot and gave Rappahannock a good scare in the semifinals. The Panthers led, 70-20, after the first of three rounds. But the Cougars put on a fierce rally and pulled to within, 130-110, after the second round. ”1 was a little worried about the Manassas Park match,” Naser said. But Rappahannock scored right answers on 10 of the 15 questions in the final round to win, 225-140. George Mason won its eighth consecutive Bull Run District title, beating Rappahannock, 270-160, in the championship match. Earlier in the day, Rappahannock scored a first-round win over Clarke County, 29080, but lost to George Mason 250-120. Rappahannock’s starting lineup includes seniors Clay Vickers, Jesse Palmer and Josh Makela and sophomore AJ. Collins. Vickers and Collins serve as co-captains. Other team members are seniors Chris Anderson, Matt Bywaters and Amber Long, junior Nancy Herbert and freshmen Joe Vickers and Tyler Crews. Basketball Tryouts Boys 15U, 17(f and Girls 16U Basketball Tryouts Saturday February 10th 4 p.m. -6 p.m. at Madison County High School and William Wetsel Middle School Gym in Madison. For more information, call Frankie Lewis at 540-718-0190. --— We’re proud to announce that we now offer quality products from WOODS Woods Equipment Company (^uljtefren, MOTOR CORP. 401 James Madison Hwy. Culpeper 540-825-8381

News From Page A6 with and without practice; Makenzie Magaro for Baking Soda=NaHC03 — a comparison of the effects of differing amounts of baking soda in a recipe; and Hannah Tufts for Market Them Sweet - a comparison of sweetness of apples from different markets. International student shines WCDS international student Imane Belhaj of Morocco was recently selected by the U.S. Department of States as one of two foreign exchange students from Virginia to attend the Boulder Leadership Summit in Colorado in March. Scholarship News Congratulations to Patrick Dale, who has been awarded a $56,000 Presidential Scholarship to Saint Joseph’s University, and to Catriona Toth, who has been awarded a $28,000 scholarship to Mary Baldwin College. To date, the class of 2007 has received offers for over $240,000 in merit scholarships. Hearthstone School News Boat Building Justine Rosenbaum’s third grade class recently took a trip to the Boat Works in Washington, Virginia. This field trip allowed the third grade to see an actual boat building project and many fine furniture pieces being constructed, which tied into their Native American study block and their Building study block. The students presented Andrew Smith and Justin Corddy with beeswax boat sculptures they had made in art class, and our sincere thanks go to Mr. Smith and Mr. Corddy for allowing our students to visit their workshop and learn about what they do. First-grade fun Shona Terrill’s first grade class is completing its Mathematics study block, concentrating on the 4 and 8 number patterns and introducing place value. They are currently studying rain forests and habitat in nature studies, and enjoying their subscription to Ranger Rick Magazine. The first grade’s next community service project will be to visit a nursing home to read to the residents. Painting watercolors Kitty Keyser and Linda Orfilla’s Nursery-Kindergarten classes continue working on their beautiful water color paintings, as well as music, knitting and sewing, movement and counting. Story time is a favorite time for students. They are also learning Spanish in context throughout the day. Parent-Child Program offered Kitty Keyser, certified Waldorf teacher, is offering at Parent-Child Program for children 18 months to 6 years old in the Nursery / Kindergarten class. The program starts on Wednesday, February 7. Classes will be on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with a two and three hour option. Two hours classes will be held from 8:45 until 10:45, and cost $10.00 per class. Three hour classes will be held from 8:45 until 11:45, and cost $15.00 per class, both sold in blocks of six. Parents and children will participate in activities including story telling, watercolor painting, handwork such as beeswax sculpture and sewing, rhythmic movement and dance, snack time and other activities. Please call the school office at 987-9212 if you are interested in participating in this program with your child or learning more about it. Chappell’s Corner RCHS seniors gain Early Admission So far, RCHS seniors have gained early acceptances at Stanford, Georgetown, UNCChapel Hill, William and Mary, Virginia Tech, Point Park, Roanoke, James Madison, High Point, Christopher Newport, Ferrum, St. Leo, and Radford. Congratulations to our students and their parents. And thank you to RCHS Guidance Counselors and Headwaters’ Next Step advisers for their roles in assisting/encouraging our students. RCPS fourth grade students use Palm Pilots in Science Class Rappahannock’s Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT) Amy Gubler reports that all fourth graders at RCES started using Palm pilots in science class last week. Thanks to funding by the RCPS budget, a minigrant from the Headwaters Foundation, and 30 Palm pilots on loan to our school from the Shenandoah Valley Technology Consortium (Made possible by Ms. Gubler participating in specialized training), all 84 students have a Palm to use to collect and enter data about the weather. This activity ties in with the Science SOL 4.6 about weather conditions and measurement currently being studied in fourth grade classes. Students have been going outside each day to observe and record the cloud type and temperature. Students also measure rainfall, wind speed and wind direction. Vocabulary words such as anemometer, thermometer, rain gauge, wind vane, cirrus, stratus, and cumulus are used each day as the students input weather findings. According to Ms. Gubler, students will continue to collect data about the weather February 5-9 and enter it into the excel spreadsheets on the Palms. “The students carry the Palms outside with them and enter the data on location like real scientists! It is very exciting to watch the hands-on science in action as well as their growing comfort with using the handheld Palms,” exclaimed Gubler. When students finish collect ing the data, teachers will “hot-sync” the information onto computers so the students can graph the data that they collected. Later this month Ms. Gubler will be presenting at the State Technology Conference about use of Palms with students in the Rappahannock County Public Schools. “My intent is to share with teachers from other school divisions the great things that our students are learning with the Palms,” concluded Ms. Gubler. Virginia Department of Education news “Virginia has joined a select handful of states in which 20 percent or more of high school seniors earned a grade of 3 or more on an Advanced Placement (AP) examination, the College Board said today in its third annual Advanced Placement Report to the Nation. Last year, 20.7 percent of the commonwealth’s public high school seniors earned a grade of 3 or better on at least one AP exam, compared with 19.3 in 2005, and 15.9 percent in 2000. Only three states, New York, Maryland, and Utah, had a higher percentage of seniors earning grades of 3 or better on AP tests during 2006. The national average was 14.8 percent.” Rappahannock County had 20.8 percent of its 2006 seniors score 3 or better on the AP tests. This exceeded both the State and National averages. RCPS Events Feb. 8-14: Feb 8 - RCES Magazine Drive Kick-Off Grades 4-7 Feb. 9 - RCES Spirit Day “Twin Day;” RCES Gifted / Talented Art Field Trip Feb. 12&13 - Paul Reisler Songwriting Residency @ RCES Feb. 13 - 7:30 School Board Meeting in High School Band Room RCPS Competitive Events Feb. 8-14: Feb.9, 14, 16—Bull Run District Girls’ BB Tourn. Quarterfinals will be at Strasburg 2/9 at 7:00 Feb.9, 13, 15—Bull Run District Boys’ BB Tourn. Quarterfinals will be at Strasburg 2/9 at 8:30 Feb. 10 - Var. Wrestling at Madison at noon; Regional Scholastic Bowl at Gretna at noon " - ' . PLUS, GREAT SAVINGS STOREWIDE ON NEW LOOKS FOR THE FAMIIY! MISSES • INTIMATES • ACCESSORIES • MEWS • KIDS • HOME

Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Charlie Spiering SENIOR SUCCESS: Pictured from left to right are Rappahannock senior division winners: Elena Kritter, Katie Long, Noel Johns and Brittney Clatterbuck. JUNIOR WINNERS: Science teacher Elaine Kramer (left) applauds winners from the Junior division (left to right)Tessa Crews, Michael Fogel. and Greg Czekaj. Students awarded for science fair projects By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Students filled the auditorium last Friday to culminate the Science Fair with the award presentation. "Ibday we are here to award students whose projects showed that they had command of the Scientific Method and demonstrate a purpose for their pro i OQuick click! Shop us online 24/7 at lofdandtaylor.com Sale Snds 'uesday, February 13th. except as noted No adiustments to poor sate purchases Selected collections. not every style m evety store Out regular and ordinal prices are otfenng prices only and may or may not have resulted m sates Advertised inercharxise may be avadable at sate prices n tpcomrq sate events Charge it with your Lord & Taylor Credit Card We also accept American Express. MasterCard*. Visa* and the Discover' Card For the Lord & Taylor location nearest you. please visit our website at wdanduylot com Or call 1-EI00-223-7440 any day, any wne ject,” said Dave Covington. Assistant principal Robin Puryear presented the Senior Division awards, chosen from the high school projects. Elena Kritter won Division Champion for her project “I’m Ticked” Kritter’s project examined odors that attracted ticks. Katie Long won first place with her project about emotional entertainment. Her project examined different types of movies and how they affected the emotions of the audience. Noel Johns won second prize for her “Acid in the Area” project. Johns focused on the levels of local acid rain in pond, stream, and tap water. Brittney Clatterbuck won third prize for her colored light display, “You Light Up My Life: The effects of light color on plant growth.” Junior Division Rappahannock County Elementary School Principal Carol Johnson presented the awards for the Junior division taken from grades 6-8. Tessa Crews was named division champion for her project that examined pollution levels of C02 and relations to the greenhouse effect. Michael Fogel won first place for his project that was entitled, “Seeds in the Dark.” Isabelle Easum won second place for her examination of text color in relation to memory and Greg Czekaj won third for his project, “EnergyConsumption of a Household.” Seventh-graders that received recognition for their projects were Amanda Carroll, Sara Kitchen and Amber Jennings. Sixth-grade recognition was given to Kyle Rizzarda, Brianna Winkworth, and Andrew Oyster. savings bond awards Covington thanked Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell and Rappahannock Bank President Mike Leake for sponsoring the program. Leake awarded a $100 savings bond to Elena Kritter and a $50 savings bond to both Tfessa Crews and Katie Long for their efforts. Covington recognized the RCPS science teachers Karen Ellis, Emily Roop, Karen Sanborn, Elaine Kramer, and Patti Waddell for their continued support during the science fair. “The projects this year were of a high quality,” said Covington to the students, “I hope you all learned something.” The top 12 projects are going to advance to the regional level at the Virginia Piedmont Science Fair in March. Ask the Arborist By Jamie Wood I.S.A. Certified Arborist Caring for Your Apple Trees The domestic apple (Malus x domestica) was originally bred thousands of years ago from small fruited wild apples in Asia. Apples are the most popular fruit in America and can be grown in most regions and are available in a range of sizes and in hundreds of varieties. Apple trees have a double value in the landscape. They produce both lovely flowers and attractive Iruit They require 3-5 years after planting to begin bearing fruit, but many will bloom the first spring after planting. Apple trees prefer full sun, but will produce fruit with only 6 hours of sun a day, and will need to be watered during dry weather. Mulching to a depth of 4" around each tree is recommended. Apples should be pruned every year, particularly when they tire young. Specialized pruning techniques are necessary to optimize fruit production and reduce disease. A wide range of pests attack all parts of apple trees; some of the most serious being scab, codling moth, apple maggot, cedar apple rust and fircblight. Your Bartlett Tree Experts representative can help you develop a program of pruning and pest control to keep your apple trees healthy and beautiful. If you have any questions or comments regarding this article, or any other questions, please contact me at jwood@bartlett.com jwood@bartlett.com or 1-877-Bartlett. BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS 1907 - 2007

The little bridge that could, and did First In a series By Don Audette Special to the Rappahannock News The Covington River Bridge at Rediviva is in the news lately. The Virginia Department of Transportation would like to dispose of the bridge as it is unsafe for use, but a number of local people still want to use the bridge, and many have fond memories of it and Rediviva Road from their youth. The Old Days For some who were young in the 1940s and 1950s, the Covington River Bridge was a well-known “Lover’s Lane.” There was nothing like being in a car with the radio on, your girlfriend next to you, a full moon in sight, and listening, say, to Glenn Miller’s orchestra playing “Moonlight Serenade,” or Elvis singing, “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You,” or hearing Jo Ann Campbell’s husky rendition of “Woverton Mountain.” It was then that the car windows would start steaming up. John Anderson remembers four or five cars there at a time. He lived on Rediviva Road and says, “There are a lot of Rappahannockers who were conceived on the Covington River Bridge.” In a phone interview, Mr. William Buntin, who was a State Trooper in Rappahannock County at that time, - Photo by Don Audette VIEW DOWN REDIVIVA: Rediviva Road is part of the old Sperryville-Rappahannock (River) Turnpike of the 1850s. The dirt road was improved with a gravel surface in the early 1910s. Later, it was paved with asphalt and became part of old Lee Highway. Rediviva Road was then abandoned when everyone starting using the current Lee Highway: U.S. 211. skip rocks into the river, or swim on hot days, or just sit there, talking. There seemed to be endless leisurely activities, with no adult supervision, and then home for dinner and maybe a treat of listening to the Lone Ranger or Gene Autry for an hour or so on a battery-operated radio. The bridge was also a gathering place. People would met and talk. Moonshine and bootleg liquor might suddenly appear from hiding places to the store and not see a car. Jack Rutherford also remembers how kids finessed obedience. There are actually two concrete bridges on Rediviva Road, a small one near the houses and the much larger one at the Covington River. When warned not to fish or play around the “big bridge,” kids would post a smaller child at the ”little bridge” to shout a warning when a mother was spotted approaching. Everyone would then run back to the “little” bridge and look casual. rememDers tne young from that era and their drag races on Route 522 ( outside of Sperryville, plus { north of Flint Hill, 1 and on the | straightaway at the foot of mountain near the bridge, on the hill where the current fellowship Assembly of God chinch is now near Chester Gap. And, he had his hands full with the rough element in the county, as well, both as trooper and sheriff. Always fair and just, he was highly regarded by all; and he was always addressed as Mr. Buntin, not Trooper Buntin or Sheriff Buntin. Rediviva Road? A number who were teenagers in those years tell of high-speed dashes down Rediviva Road, their car sometimes hitting the sides and ends of the Covington River Bridge, and then barely making the very sharp turn to the right onto Gid Brown Hollow Road. Some ended up in a field. During the day, though, the Covington River Bridge belonged to the kids. There was under the bridge. It was also the place where neighborhood kids gathered for the school bus. In snowy weather, the older boys would get out and help Mr. Harris, the bus driver, put chains on the tires. With such light traffic, Jack Rutherford remembers as a kid walking with his brother to the village of Washington for food supplies. They would run ahead of their father and he down on the warm asphalt and wait until they heard their father’s whistling as he approached. Then it was up again and another run forward. Sometimes you could make the three-mile trip ___ . lutaiea, revival meetings used to be held in a giant tent, with Preacher Scroggins delivering fire and brimstone sermons running on for three or four hours. There was much shouting, handling of rattlesnakes, dancing, speaking in tongues, with many people fainting in a religious ecstasy. Cars would encircle the tent, with some people preferring to stay outside to take in the event. Sometimes the carrying-ons were so noisy that neighbors would complain the next day to Preacher Scroggins of not being able to sleep. The hill was also where car Photo by Don Audette HARD TO SPOT: This scene, going toward Sperryville on Route 211, is familiar, but both Rediviva Road and the Covington River Bridge are difficult to see in the depression to the right unless you are familiar with their location. Ahead, cars are emerging from Gid Brown Hollow Road. The Fellowship Assembly of God church on the hill in the distance is on the site of early tent revival meetings as well as carnivals. nivals run by gypsies were held at apple harvest time. Complete with Ferris Wheel, carousel, bumper cars, a favorite was the Motordrome or Barrel of Death. Motorcyclists would enter an opening at the base of a huge drum, ramp up to speed on the sloping bottom inside the drum, and end up whizzing around the inside of the drum. The cyclists would be speeding around and around, parallel to the ground, while people watched them from a platform at the top. Then there were the hootchie cootchie (burlesque) dancers, with a shapely woman shimmying on a platform outside to entice men inside for their act. Wives and girlfriends needed to exercise tight control over their men, but small lads would sneak in under the tent to catch a brief glimpse of the action before being caught and ejected. Loring Anderson, Jr., tells of hearing that after WWII, the U.S., Army wanted to experiment with the Covington River Bridge by having their demolition engineers blow it up as a training exercise. Key people in the county put a stop to that idea. Memories are strong stuff at times, and each generation has their own cache of nostalgia held tightly in their hearts. That’s why the Covington River Bridge means so much to certain local people. iitue tramc in tne i^us ana 1950s, as VDOT had abandoned Rediviva Road. Everyone was using Route 211. Diane Bruce, who grew up nearby, remembers riding her bike up and down Rediviva Road, splashing through mud puddles. She and John Anderson were buddies in going through the trash that was thrown off the bridge. The county had no dump, so people would drive up, toss stuff over the railing, and pull away. Need a brass bed frame, find one in the stream. John Anderson’s father finally had to put up a No Dumping sign. Kids, though, looked for “treasure” in the trash. Diane Bruce tells of finding a 1956 silver cup engraved by the Rappahannock Hunt. She still has it. Kids checked the trash for empty bottles to take to nearby stores. Two cents for a pop bottle and three cents for a beer bottle bought you an excellent five-cent candy bar. You could fish off the bridge with a pole, hook, and worm, or Photo By Don Audette CHILDHOOD TREASURE: As a child, Diane Bruce discovered this silver cup while she and John Anderson searched through stuff thrown off the Covington River Bridge. Pop bottles and beer bottles were prized discoveries as their return deposits provided the pennies for candy bars. 540-341-8498 * 800-^.13-8036 Kmentrican@aol.com • nakedbeads.com V Electric & Plumbing Commercial & Residential • Pump Installation • Whole House Generator Installation | Free Estimates Over 20 Years Experience ^pR^SIDESHg' Save Up to 25%! 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Photo courtesy of Ann McCaffray PACKING SHED S SIX PACK: Crafting a new space for themselves and the community to enjoy, the Six-Pack includes (from left to right) Steve Kenny, Linda Tarry, Janet Brome, Ann McCaffray, Jeanne Drevas and Chris Stephens. Champagne? No, it’s Six-Pack Six area artists have joined together to open a new art space in Washington. “Six-Pack" is a gallery within a gallery at the Packing Shed at Porter and Gay Streets. As the group’s name suggests, the shows will be informal, fluid, experimental, and often interactive. No monthly themed shows or formal opening receptions are in the works. Those of you who frequent Little Washington’s galleries will recognize these Six-Pack artists: Janet Brome, Jeanne Drevas, Steve Kenny, Ann McCaffray, Chris Stephens, and Linda Tarry. Each of these artists works in a unique style and medium, including, but not limited to surreal oil paintings, colorful landscapes, stream-of-unconsciousness drawings, mosaic sculptures, ceramics, screen sculptures, and reed and wooden wall sculptures. Currently, in addition to recent work by each Six-Pack member, the gallery has a wall devoted to the artists’ early works and childhood photographs. “We want to create an atmosphere that brings the artist and the viewer in close communication. We hope to blur the distinction between viewer and creator. We invite others to share in our process. Come in and let us know what you think.” The Six-Pack Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 12:30 to 7 p.m. Call Ann McCaffray at 540 987-8416 for more information. I Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Anita L. Sherman Photo by Chris Doxzen Tasty freeze The snow started late Tuesday evening and provided a hazardous drive for those traveling U.S. 211 but by morning most had melted off - leaving behind its magical mark along the Rush River outside of Washington. Over in Harris Hollow, a young lab named “Jaeger'’ got his first taste of snow. Motorists advised to allow extra time for travel Crews focus efforts on major highways, most secondary roads remain snow-covered VDOT crews continued to sand and plow major highways across Central Virginia on Wednesday as the snow that had fallen all night Tuesday began to taper off. Total accumulations from 1 inch to 3 inches were reported. Most primary roads still had significant accumulations of packed snow on the road surfaces at 4 a.m. Wednesday. Interstate 64 is reported approximately 50 percent bare pavement in Fluvanna and Louisa counties, while west of Charlottesville across Afton Mountain the interstate still has accumulations of packed snow in many places. 1-66 in Fauquier County is also reported to have up to 2 inches of snow on the roadway in some locations. As of Wednesday, secondary roads across the district are snowcovered and most have not yet been plowed or treated with sand and salt. Crews continue to focus on the interstates and primary highways until they are clear, shifting resources to the secondary roads as conditions warrant. 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www.timescommunity.com a trip Day with the Piedmont By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Most people that mart Presidents Day on their calendars probably do so because they have the day off from wort or there’s a blow-out sale at some department store. But the holiday — which fells on Feb. 19 this year — was intended to honor past presidents of the United States, and there’s no better place to get acquainted with those founding fathers than Virginia. It is well known among Virginians that eight of the nation’s 43 presidents were born in the commonwealth. And four of those men - Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe and Zachary Taylor — have ties to the Piedmont at sites that. make for an easy day trip from Rappahannock County. Start the Piedmont presidential journey at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello near Charlottesville, some 65 miles south of the Tbwn of Washington. Jefferson — the nation’s third president, author of the Declaration of Independence and founder of the University of Virginia - is the most famous of tire Piedmont’s presidents and his home is the most visited of the three presidential estates in the region. He was bora in 1743 in Shadwell and began building Monticello in 1770. The home, which is named after the , Italian word for ’little mouto- ' tain,* remained as Jefferson's residence for the rest of his life. He died there on July 4, 1826, on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Monticello’s design showcases Jefferson’s creativity and idiosyncrasies, as it provides insight into tire founding father’s habits, preferences and interests. The gardens, plantation and house — which Jefferson continually redesigned - provide a beautifully preserved glimpse into his life. Jefferson - like Madison, Monroe and Taylor — was a slave owner. He owned some A Day Away 200 slaves, 80 of which lived at Monticello, and the lives .of some of those enslaved people are being featured this month in observance of Black History Month. Monticello is presenting guided tours that highlight the experiences of the black men and women that served important roles in Jefferson’s household. The 45-minute tour, titled “Answering the Bell: Working in the House at Monticello,” is available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays as well as on Presidents Day. There is no extra (charge for “Answering the Bell,” but interested parties should request the tour while purchasing tlfeir tickets. Ash Lawn-Highland The next stop is just a bit more than two miles down Route 53 at Ash LawnHighland, the home of James . Monroe. Often overshadowed by Monticello, Monroe’s 535-acre estate maintains the appear«-ance of a workingplanjtation, much as it may have looked when the fifth president owned it. The interior of the home is refurbished with period pieces and some items owned by the Monroes; Monroe was bom in 1758 in Westmoreland County, near the shores of the Potomac River on Virginia’s Northern Neck. Looking to move closer to his friend Jefferson, Monroe purchased Ash Lawn-Highland in 1793. Monroe and his wife, Elizabeth, planned to retire there after the conclusion of his presidency in 1825, but financial trouble and failing - health forced them to sell the home in 1826. Ash Lawn-Highland ' • # 4 -/*. - v Philanthropist Jay Winston Johns opened Ash .h Lawn-Highland to the public in 1931 and in his will left « the estate to Monroe’s alnur mater, title College of William and Mary. Since 1974, the institution has maintained the buildingB and grounds for “the education of the general public,* as Johns desired. Monroe is best known for the Monroe Doctrine, which was taken from his 1823 message to Congress. The doctrine pronounced that all the nations of North and South America should be free from the interference of European powers. Another distinction of Monroe’s is that he was elected and appointed to more mqjor offices than any other U.S. president. He ' served as a U.S. senator, district. The route also runs through Barboursville, where 12th president Zachary Taylor was bom in 1784. Unlike Jefferson, Madison and Monroe, Taylor did not grow up in Virginia As an infant, he was moved to Kentucky, where he was raised on a plantation and later embarked on an itinerant 40-year career in the Army. Taylor was elected president in 1848 and died on July 9, 1850, after falling ill at a sweltering Fourth of ed Montpelier before, but haven’t seen it in a few years, the fourth president’s estate is worth another look. The home and grounds are in the midst of a massive renovation that will return the mansion to the way it looked when the “Father of the Constitution’’ and author of the Bill of Rights lived there with his wife, Dolley. After William and Annie duPont purchased Montpelier in 1901, they enlarged the house from 2,200 square minister to England, France and Spain, governor of Virginia, secretary of state and secretary of war before being elected president in 1816 and re-elected in 1820.Monroe died on July 4, 1831, in New York, five years to the day after Jefferson passed away. But unlike Jefferson and Madison, Monroe is not buried on the grounds of his estate. His tomb is at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. Barboursville From Ash LawnHighland, take scenic Highway 20' north toward Orange. The road winds through classic Piedmont countryside that has been preserved as a rural historic July celebration in Washington, D.C. He is the only Virginiaborn president who does not have a home to tour in the commonwealth. Montpelier . The final stop on the Piedmont presidential tour is James Madison’s Montpelier, located four miles west of Orange on Highway 20. The fourth president was born in 1751 in Port Conway, located on the Rappahannock River in King George County, and moved to Montpelier while he was still a child. Madison grew up at Montpelier, lived there most of his life and died there in 1836. For those who have visit feet to 5,500 square feet, added pink stucco to its exterior and replaced the woodshingled roof with a metal one. They also changed the layouts and color schemes of several rooms and modernized the home as necessary. Marion duPont Scott left Montpelier to the National TVust for Historic Preservation in 1984 and The Montpelier Foundation became its steward in 2000. In 2003, the decision was made to restore the house as it was in 1820. Archaeologists, craftspeople, builders and historians have been piecing together exactly how Montpelier would have looked to the Madisons as part of the $23 million See A DAY AWAY, Page B2 from HappanannocK uounty, the best circuit route for a tour of Piedmont presidential sites is to take F.T. Valley Road south to Madison, where Highway 231 intersects with U.S. 29. From there, head south to Charlottesville. In Charlottesville, merge onto Interstate 64 east toward Richmond. Stay on I-64 for 3.6 miles before taking exit 121-A to Highway 20 south toward Scottsville. Remain on Highway 20 for a half-mile before turning left on Highway 53. Monticello is 1.6 miles down the road. Monticello 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-984-9822 www.monticello.org Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. November through February and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March through October Admission is $15 for adults, $7 for children ages 6 to 11 and free for children under 6 Upon exiting MonticeHo, head southeast on Highway 53 toward Ash Lawn-Highland, about 2.5 miles away. Ash Lawn-Highland 1000 James Monroe Parkway Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-293-9539 www.ashlawnhighland.org Open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. November through March and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April through October Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for AAA members and seniors (ages 60 and older) and $5 for children (ages 6 toll) ^ Drive back toward Monticello on Highway 53 and follow the road to its intersection with Highway 20. Turn right and follow the signs for Highway 20 north. Montpelier is some 31 miles from Ash Lawn-Highland. Montpelier 13385 Farm Road Montpelier Station. VA 22957 540-672-2728 www.montpelier.org Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. November through March and 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April through October Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 6 to 14 and free for children under 6 To return to Rappahannock from Montpelier, head east toward Orange and take U.S. 15 north toward Culpeper. From Culpeper, take U.S. $22 toward Sperryville. If beginning and ending in the Town of Washington, the trip totals roughly 150 driving miles.

“You Can’t Beat the Classics” Fiddler Alan Jabbour and banjo player Ken Perlman bring music of Appalachia to the Theatre at Washington this Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Reservations are recommended. (Last Saturday's jazz concert at the Theatre was sold out and some disappointed people could not get tickets). Adult tickets are $20 and students 18 and under are $5. Phone 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com. Getting it together The Behind-The-Scenes-Story of The Rappahannock Repertory Company; Spring Pageant: “Ageless Dreams: A Shakespearean Panorama” Don’t you love to go behind-the-scenes *■ and get the “skinny,” the secrets of how things happen, especially in the rarified atmosphere ing and directing the Rappahannock Repertory Company’s Spring production “Ageless Dreams: A Shakespearean Panorama.” oi me meatre! The gossip, the underbelly, First In a serfs* i ne idea for the play began during a rehearsal for tne naiia wringing, ana nara work, all a part of the backstage scene. Even Barbra Streisand tried to explain it in one of her pop songs, “Bit by bit, putting it together.” Well, in this series I’d like to describe the process; the headaches and joys of produc me imristmas snow. ine young actors, from nine to 13 years of age, began each class session with the Prologue to Henry V, “Oh, for a muse of fire that would ascend the brightest heaven of invention.” This phrase has all the right vowels and consonants Religious Notes The Bluegrass Gospel Group - The Deane’s have postponed their performance at Amissville Baptist Church on February 17. A new day and time will be announced as soon as possible. Amissville Baptist Church is located at 1 776 Viewtown Rd., Amissville, Va 20106 and our phone number is (540) 937-6159. Live Music By “Homemade Jam”, Bake Sale and Community Food Drive at the Amissville United Methodist Church, 14760 (Lee Highway (Rt. 211) Amissville *■ on February 17 from 6:30 - 8:30 p. m. Admission: 1 boxed or canned food item, NO GLASS PLEASE. l^aurel and .Billy bhaner, local siblings, have been selected to represent their community and their country as Student Ambassadors with the People to People delegations traveling this summer. They are sponsoring a community food drive, bake sale and evening of music to benefit the Culpeper and Rappahannock Food Closets and to jaise funds for their tuitions. Come support them and have a toe tappin’ good time! Music will be provided by “Homemade Jam.” Baked goods and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, please call the Shaffers at 540-937-3196 or Margaret Davis 937-4672 . sponsored by The uospel Chorus, a Black History Program will feature a community choir “Anointed Voices” at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill on Saturday, Feb. 24., at 5 p. m. Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served immediately following the concert. Macedonia Baptist Church is located at 574 Zachary Taylor Highway and may be reached at 540675-3284. Fr. Stanley Krempa, Pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Winchester, will be the Spiritual Director for a group tour visiting the Shines of Italy. Ihe 12 day visit is from September 22 to October 3. The itinerary includes two nights in Venice and Assisi, three nights in Florence and Rome. Side trips to Siena, Ravenna, and Padua are planned. The cost is $2990 each with final payment being due by June 22, 2007. An Early Booking Discount is available. The package includes airfare from Dulles, Atlanta, Richmond, Norfolk and Roanoke, daily breakfast and dinners, Superior Tburist Class hotels, air conditioned motor coach, and English speaking guide. For additional information and brochures, call John Tagnesi, toll free 1888-544-4461. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday Contemporary Services 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Traditional Services 11 a.m. Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Church Pastor: John W. Lines Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. S'** Worship Services 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 a.m. » Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. v < Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m. ' Thursday: Bell Choir 7:00 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal f; Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins .0“, Sunday: Sunday School 10a.rn.it Worship Sen/ice 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. j Worship Service 11 a.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint Hill UMC - Sunday Worship at 8:45 Area Churches * - * a.m., Children’s Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a.m., call for Bible Study Schedule 1675-3370) Willis Chapej UMC - Sunday wbrshfc at 9:55 a.m., Sunday School at 8:45 a.m„ Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 pm ■ f Sperryville UMC - Sunday Worship at 11:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m. •// Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. . .>|jp Amlssvttle United Methodist V * j Pastor Rev. Edward “Ned" VanDyck m Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 pin. | • :»• Worship Service 11 am ft Sunday. Musical group practice 7 p.m. . St. Peter’s Catholic Parish * Pastor R. Robert J. DeMartino . Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 pm?>i>-. ftsg Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. ’*.***' fm Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Cj Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. I J Confessions: 4:30-5 pm.. Saturday, after masses ; '"-'ft First Baptist Pastor. Dr. Wendell Grant r & | •»>$ Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m, J fc; 'Hi'} tLi,'5 Trinity Episcopal T i ^ * Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson 111 Thursday: Meditation 7:00 a.m. Friday: Education for Ministry 9:30 «.m. M Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. - ft ^ Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. - Thursday: Meditation 7:00 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor. Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 1f a.m. Wednesday: Men’s Discipleship Class 7 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. ■ U Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist ' Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. v Gld Brown Bible Pastor. John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. pi Evening Service 6 p.m. ;. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor Elder Roger L. Smith i, Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor: Eldar Richard Cox Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. and third Sundays at 10:30 a.m. C *»- • Love and Faithfulness Church 321 South Royal Ave, Front Royal Evangelist: David Clanagan ft Meets every Saturday at 7 p.m. ML Lebanon Baptist Church Pastor Dallas Smith Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening: 7:00 p.m. Children & Youth Program 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Find your new home With the Rappahannock Sax 540-675-3349 News Si A finished work of art is a beautiful thing... whether as simple as a child's painting.. or as complex as an old master. The final product Is complete when even stroke of color is in the right place. What about a work ia progress? " hen an artist s work is in progress. H may not be so beautiful. Each slight brie* stroke must be placed exactly right to complete the whole picture. If a mistake is made and tbe paint dries, the artist may have to start all over again. VVe all make ni Makes in our lives. (lod (»forgiving; Hr allows as to try again when we hate made a mistake. With His help we can make al the right "brush strokes" to complete a beautiful picture...a beautiful Hie. Worship in Ha> House this week. Begin with a fresh canvas. When you falter, talk with the Master and Hr will allow you to try again. Have faith, tar "He has made everything beautiful in His line." lEcdestastes 3:11) Sunday Monday I John i John 1.1-1* 1.1 II Tuesday WMnndiy Thursday 1 John i John 1 John 1.1*4* 3.1-2* 4.141 Friday Saturday 1 John 2 John 1.141 >yr'Tses <eiecrei? 4v The hmercmr. 0itJe Soaety ••'acot !W 'tewac* Se*<cm. f.ato 81 «7. CiMfloti—WIU. V* 2T906. ABERDEEN ,<2^ BARN 1' D X Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper [5401 825-1037 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock Photo by E. Raymond Boc FAIRY JULIA: Amanda Puskar, as Fairy Julia Rosebud, prepares to use her charm On Puck played by Austen Cloud. to get their young voices and facial muscles warmed up and working. As I heard one of the young actors fill the large space at the SchoolHouse, I realized that they could handily master Shakespeare. So, why not? (Incidentally, it also inspired using the beautiful dancers and wonderful singer Linda Orfila as the Christmas Muses.) Tidbit #1: “Build on the ideas sitting in your lap and use the talents of those around you.” But a Shakespearean play? Which one and how could I sustain a young cast’s interest and the audience’s attention. Combining the often tragic and convoluted plots with difficult vocabulary and meter might be too difficult. And how could I incorporate the many, tiny, delightful angels and townsfolk who had done an admirable job in the Christmas show? Midsummer Night’s Dream was an obvious choice, but even it didn’t offer the acting opportunities that I had promised the “ensemble” and knew that they were capable of mastering. So why not draw from many plays and find monologues and scenes that would spotlight the talent that had already shown itself in this cast? Unce the idea stuck me I began to imagine, “Oh, Morgan (Cloud) is a perfect Titania and Austen (Cloud) a fine Henry V. What Anna (Clark) could do with Portia would be wonderful and Wes (Kitchen), Connor (O’Heir) and Justin (Smith) alternating as Bottom would have an audience in stitches. “Juliets”—I had so many choices: Skyler (Owens), Tessa (Crews), Sara (Smyers), and Jackie (Melia). And why not try a Falstaff who was a young rowdy, carousing with Hal, instead of one who was spent from drink and selfindulgence. Imagine Falstaff, muscular instead of paunchy, a wrestler and lady’s man. Why not see Adam (Penza) as the upstart, a wrestler, and effusive personality? And of Backstage Charlene James-Duguid course, the perpetually sanguine Baby Tommy (Walsh) as the Changeling Child in “Midsummer’s Night Dream”. But careful, Director, leave space for the new talents who will join the classes in March and will audition for these roles. And, of course, make your current actors “earn” their roles. But from the training and discipline they had already experienced I sensed that, though the competition might be fierce, they would each, the existing ensemble and the newcomers, give it their best shot. But more about “auditions” and the need to demonstrate what it takes to do a professional job, later. Yes, actors as young as these characters might have been in Elizabethan days, was the way to go! But before they could even start to learn lines or develop characters I had to give them a clear, concise script with contemporary, understandable summaries of the plots. And so, I leave you now to begin typing, in 16 point, easy to read for young eyes, the possible scenes for the Production. First to type the scene between the Fairy, (Amanda and Hannah perhaps) and Puck for Connor, or perhaps it will be Shane.) Tidbit # 2: Always make life as easy for actors as you can. They have so much to contend with in their profession. As I had said over and over in rehearsals: “Actors are Good (Discipline), Smart (Observant) and Kind (Generous to other actors). They have the right to expect a director who is Clear (Explain what she wants), Considerate (Treat them with respect), and Decisive, (Make a decision and stick with it). Who founded Virginia’s colleges? Although the College of William and Mary had been chartered in 1693, it was competition among the Protestant churches in die 18th and 19th centuries that contributed to advances in higher education in Virginia. Each denomination had to have a college, primarily for the instruction of its ministers. Following the lead of the Presbyterians, who founded Washington and HampdenSydney colleges, Methodists established Randolph-Macon and Emory and Henry, Baptists founded a seminary that later became Richmond College; Lutherans had Roanoke College; and the Disciples of Christ founded Bethany College. Churches also established three female institutes for women before 1861, two of which were the predecessors of Virginia Vignettes Hollins and Mary Baldwin colleges. Yet the preeminent institution of higher learning in the state was the deliberately nonsectarian University of Virginia, chartered by the assembly in 1819 at the behest of*its founder, Thomas Jefferson, to whom it owed everything: its setting, architecture, library, curriculum, and professors. The assembly created another public institution in 1839: Virginia Military Institute, the first state military college in the country. A Day Away From Page B1 endeavor. Visitors who tour Montpelier during the restoration will be treated to a unique look at the methods, manpower and luck needed to achieve such authenticity. “It’s probably the most researched and authentic restoration going on in the country,” said Peggy Vaughn, communications director for The Montpelier Foundation. The project also includes a new visitors center, which is slated to open in March. The restoration is scheduled to be completed in 2009. By then, the mansion’s wood lathing will be concealed and visitors will be able to experience the setting where Madison crafted the words that still serve as the framework for our nation. The distance from Ash Lawn-Highland to Montpelier is only about 30 miles, but driving the route feels a bit like traversing the backbone of the nation. And if you really think about the importance of those men, their ideas and their actions, this day trip just may send shivers down your spine. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com

Upcoming Events Previews Public Hearing Community Development Block Grant Sunday, February 11 v Rappahannock County Senior Center Rappahannock County, the Scrabble School Preser° u’ and the Tbgether Partnership will hold a public heanng on Sunday, February 11, at 2:00 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Senior Center, 603 Mt. Salem Ave m Washington, VA. TRie purpose of the hearing is to solicit public input on local community development and housing needs in relation to Community Development Block Grant funding for a project in our community, the Scrabble School Heritage and Senior Center. Information on the project, the amount of funding available, the requirements on benefit to low- and moderate-income people, and eligible activities will be available. All interested community members are urged to attend. tor additional information, please contact John McCarthy, County Administrator, at 540/675-5330. Complaints and grievances can be submitted in writing until March 10, 2007, to: John McCarthy County Administrator 290 Gay Street P.O. Box 519 Washington, VA 22747 If you plan to attend and have any special needs requirements, please call the number listed above. Share the Fun Talent Show The 4-H Share the Fun talent show is just around the comer. All youth between the ages of 9 and 19 are invited to perform in this program. Participants may sing, dance, tell jokes, recite poetry, play a musical instrument, or do any other on-stage performance. All acts must be “G rated,” with no more than four participants in each act, and each act can last no longer than four minutes. Participants are asked to come to five of the six rehearsals and the final performance. Everyone is invited to come to the final performance to see the youth in the county shine! Feb. 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 - rehearsals from 7 — 8:30 p.m. at Rappahannock County High School. Feb. 25 - Final performance at 2 p.m. at RCHS. For more information about this event, or to register, please call the Extension office at 540-675-3619. Celebrate Black History Month at Mount Vernon MOUNT VERNON, Va.- In observance of Black History Month, February 1 through 28, Mount Vernon will honor the slaves who lived and worked at George Washington’s estate with a daily 12 p.m. wreath laying at the Slave Memorial and detailed historic interpretation at the slave quarters. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, historic interpreters will show visitors the slave quarters and discuss all aspects of slave life including the family life, diet, work, and resistance efforts of Mount Vernon’s slave community. All Black Histoiy Month events are included in the regular admission price to the estate. The daily wreath laying at the Slave Memorial remembers and recognizes slaves for their sacrifices, accomplishments and contributions. Located approximately 50 yards southwest of George Washington’s tomb, the Slave Memorial is near the slave burial ground. The burial ground was used as a cemetery for slaves and free blacks who worked for the Washington family during the 18th century and the first half of the 19th century. The graves are unmarked, and the identities and numbers of those buried remain largely unknown. The memorial, designed by Howard University architecture students in 1983, features a granite column atop three concentric circles, with the words “faith,” hope” and “love” engraved on the circles. The inscription reads, “In the memory of the AfroAmericans who served as slaves at Mount Vernon.” At the slave quarters visitors see a reconstruction of one housing unit based on available records and archaeological findings. Visitors learn that this one room might have housed an entire extended family or male artisans whose wives and families may have lived on one of the outlying farms or another plantation. Much of the documented information for this interpretation comes from Washington’s meticulous writings, including his diary and ledgers, as well as correspondence with his resident farm managers and plantation overseers. Former slaves and their families also contributed to available information through their recollections and iamuy mstones. George Washington was bom into a society that accepted slavery, inheriting slaves from his father at the age of 11. When he and Martha Curtis married in 1759, their combined slave community at Mount Vernon numbered about 50. According to records, Washington purchased approximately 50 slaves between 1754 and 1772, just two years before the Revolutionary War. It was during the War, when Washington led the new nation in its battle for freedom, that his views on slavery began to change, eventually leading to his resolve never to buy or sell another slave. In 1797, just two years before his death, Washington wrote to Lawrence Lewis saying, “I wish from my soul that the legislature of this State could see a policy of gradual abolition of slavery.” During his presidency, Washington privately advocated a policy of gradual emancipation through legislative action. Washington provided for the emancipation of his slaves in his last will and testament. In addition to freedom, he left detailed instructions for the continued care and support of the elderly and chil- * dren. Many newly freed slaves lived at Mount Vernon as " pensioners into the 1830s. Of the 316 slaves living at Mount Vernon in 1799,123 belonged to George Washington. Those 123 slaves were freed on January 1,1801. All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. Send email to Jan Clatterbuck at Please be sure to include the name and telephone number of someone to call for information. Spring soccer is here! Recreational soccer registration has begun. Forms have been sent via email to previous players. Fill them out and send them in! There are forms at the elementary school as well. On-site registration will take place at RCES Parent-Teacher night between 4 p.m. and 6:30pm. If your player is new to the league, please bring a COPY of their birth certificate. Any questions? Email camille thirdracer@earthlink.net or lynnie at Genhos @ gmail .com Hu shots still available Rappahannock County Health Department still has flu shots available. Anyone over age 6 months is eligible to receive a flu shot. Call the health department at 675-3516 for an appointment. Sperryville Funder The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department annual fund drive is underway. If you have received a fund drive letter and have not sent a check, the department would greatly appreciate a donation. If you have not received a letter and would like to send the department a donation the mailing address is P. O. box 233, Sperryville VA. 22740. For information call Greg Waytand at 540-9879024. February Red Cross blood drives 2/17 — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Culpeper Moose Lodge, Culpeper 2/28 — 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cintas, Culpeper Your blood saves lives! Please mark your calendar and plan to donate. Remember to drink lots of fluids — water or juice are best — the day before and the day of the blood drive. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and fatty foods. To give blood, you must be generally healthy, 17 years of age of more, and weigh at least 110 pounds. For further information call the Red Cross at 825-8611. Feb. 10: Poetry readings Poetry Coffeehouse is family-friendly and students are encouraged to attend and share their own poetry as well. Saturday, February 10,7:30 - 9:30 p.m, Ki Theatre, 310 Gay Street, Washington, VA. Admission $15, students (18 and under) $5. For information call 987-3164. Feb. 10: Free Elizabethan Sword Hghting Classes Brad Waller, founding director of the International Order of the Pen and the Sword and noted stage combat and safety master, (Shakespeare Theatre, Folger Theatre, Washington Opera) will return to the School House in Sperryville for a series of 20 classes. This Saturday, February 10, from 1:30 to 3:30, he will teach sword work. Classes will continue biweekly through the Spring. The Rappahannock Repertory Company will need combatants of all ages (10 years and older), men and women, for its upcoming June production of “Ageless Dreams: A Shakespearean Panorama.” You don’t have to attend all the classes, because each one is self-contained, but they will include, combat with various ancient weapons, Elizabethan dance, and hand-to-hand combat. The Rappahannock Volunteer Firefighters, some of who received roaring applauses in the Christmas play, are warmly welcomed to attend. Please wear very causal, loose clothing and be prepared to move. For more information or a space please call Charlene James-Duguid 540 9374727 or email capitolhillchar@verizon.net Feb 10: Wildlife Habitat Open House Want to attract wildlife to your backyard but don’t know how to go about it? Come to the Wildlife Habitat Open House. If s free and requires no reservations. It will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Schoolhouse in Sperryville, at 12018 Lee Hwy (junction of Rt. 211 and Rt. 522). RLEP will provide complimentary light refreshments. For more information and updates, go to www.RLEP.org or contact Pam Owen at 540-675-9989. (See full article on B1) Feb. 10: Picking Party Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be having their Picking Party on Saturday, Feb. ,10 at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department at 6 p.m. All bluegrass and country bands are welcome. There will be a 50/50 raffle. The Fire Department Auxiliary will be selling refreshments. Come out and enjoy a great night of fun and food in an alcohol and smoke free environment. For more information call, Michelle Jenkins at (540) 987-9440. Feb. 10: “You Can't Beat The Classics’* Alan Jabbour and Ken Perlman, banjo duo, bring a new line up of classic Appalachian tunes, plus selections from Scotland and Canada on Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington. Reservations recommended. For information call 540-675-1253. Feb. 10: Community breakfast Community Breakfast at the Hint Hill Fire Hall, sponsored by the Flint Hill United Methodist Church with proceeds going to Relay For Life. This is a great country breakfast of eggs, sausage, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, casseroles, and sweets. You can eat breakfast to the guitar playing of Richard Brady. Doors open at 8 a.m. Free will offerings accepted. Feb. 10: Come make a Valentine! AM community members, young and young at heart are invited to come in to Middle Street Gallery on Saturday, Feb. 10 and make a Valentine for your Sweetheart! All materials are provided but if you have ribbons or doilies or something else you’d like to use... bring it along! Valentine making will be from 1 - 6 p.m. Join us for some fun! M&M’s provided for energy! Phone 540-6753440 for information. Feb. 11: Softball registration Piedmont Softball: the registration fee is $40 for each girl playing 12 years old or younger; $45 for girls 13 years old and up. Registration is February 11 (1 pm - 3 pm) at Bill Payne Auction Gallery, Rt. 211 in Amissville (located between Early’s Carpet and Mayhugh’s Store). For more information, please call PSA president Mauri Payne (937-4142 (office) or 675-3729) or David and Donna Sheffield (937-5595). Feb. 11: Black History Program Sponsored by the Warren-Page Branch of the NAACP recording artist Minister Isaac Howard and the Combined Gospel Chorus will be at the Mount Vernon Baptist Church located at 240 Church Street in Front Royal, Va., at 4 p.m. Call 540-635-512 for information. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Feb. 11: The Calder Quartet A visit from the Calder Quartet is next in this season’s Grace Church Concert Series in The Plains. There are still tickets available for the performance on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 5 p. m. Individual tickets for this subscription series can be purchased in advance or at the door for $25 each. Child care is provided for those who want to attend the concert without small children. For further information or to purchase tickets, call 540-253-5177 or visit www.gracechurch.net. Feb. 13: RRCSB meeting The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging (RRCSB-AAA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m., at its office at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assr '•>ce to attend and participate in these meetings should contact Paula Benenson at 540-825-3100, ext. 3140. Feb. 13: NSDAR meeting Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the NSDAR meeting will be held at the Train Station in Culpeper, 109 South Commerce St. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p. m. The program, “Our Favorite Things" will be presented by Sarah Hays of “Quail at the Wood Antiques:. Members please bring a treasured piece of crystal to show. Hostesses will be Louisa Grogan and Mary Priest. The Chapter is made up of members from Rappahannock, Culpeper and Madison counties. For information call Maggie Francis at 987-8291. Feb. 15: Riparian buffers You are invited to join a discussion of our 2007 initiative to assist landowners in improving and protecting the streams. The meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. in the RappFLOW meeting room in Sperryville, next to the old Schoolhouse at the comer of Routes 211 and 522. For more information call Beverly at 9374038 or email bev_hunter@earthlink.net Feb. 15: Kick-off Sheriff's election campaign James C. “J. C.” Welch will kick-off his Sheriffs election campaign on Thursday, February 15, at 7 p.m. at the Washington Fire Department Community Room. The public is welcome to attend to hear “J.C.’s” ideas on how he will make “our” community a better place to live, work, and raise a family. “J. C.” says “it will be a great honor for me to serve the citizens of Rappahannock County as their Sheriff. Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions please contact Rusty Jenkins at 540-825-7768. Feb. 17: Music to Love By Join us at Middle Street Gallery for an afternoon of wonderful music. David Shaffer and Steve Eastham will be providing art for the ears with guitars & dulcimer Saturday Feb. 17 from 2 - 5 p.m. Come in and enjoy the Art! Feb. 18: Lion club music contest The Rappahannock Lions Club 23d Annual Bland music contest will be held at the Theatre in Washington, on February 18 at 2 p.m. Student vocalists and instrumentalists in Rappahannock County schools, grades K-12, are encouraged to register for the contest, which awards cash prizes to the winners. Registration forms maybe obtained from school music directors or by calling Bob Lander, 540-987-8504 (email kplander@aol.com). Registration forms must be returned to the Lions Club by February 5th. Feb. 2h Free Clinic Rappahannock Free clinic will be open on February 21 at the County Health Department on Man Street in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394. Feb. 22: Old Schoolhouse Buffer On Thursday Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m., you are invited to join a workshop to plan the Old Schoolhouse Buffer Restoration Project. We are considering the site plan, removal of invasives, selection and acquisition of trees and shrubs and grasses to plant, design of trails and educational markers, site preparation, the recruiting of volunteers, and overall schedule. The meeting will be in the RappFLOW meeting room in Sperryville, next to the old Schoolhouse at the comer of Routes 211 and 522. For more information call Jill Duvall at 937-9934 or email jillandjedduvalM 23 @ yahoo.com. Feb. 23: Fearless Shakespeare: Free Children's Classes Classes for young actors, ten years and older, will be held every Friday, beginning on February 23, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the Jamieson Room of the Rappahannock Library. They will continue through March. These are in preparation for the Rappahannock Repertory Company’s Shakespearean extravaganza in June. Young actors will learn the history, stories, and language of Elizabethan times in a comfortable atmosphere, some of which will be through games. But they will also learn the discipline necessary to perform professionally. Some of the characters they vyill portray in “Ageless Dreams: A Shakespearean Panorama” will include Portia, Hamlet, Titania and Oberon. The Company will also need an enchanted forest filled with fairies, elves, and forest folk. Classes for younger actors, four to nine will begin in April. Please call Charlene James-Duguid 540 937-4727 or email capitolhillchar@verizon.net for information or to reserve a space. Volunteers, with theatre experience or just enthusiasm and interest are also invited to call. Feb. 24: “Cooter’s Excellent Adventure'’ Rappahannock County’s favorite star of screen, stage and television , Ben Jones and Musical friends returns to the Theatre on Feb. 24 at 8 p. m. Tickets, Adults $20, students 18 and under $5. Reservations recommended. For information call 540-675-1253. Feb. 24: Community Drum Circle All are invited to join in creating rhythm and music on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 5:30-6 p.m. at Sage in the Rappahannock Wellness Center. Group drumming has been proven to reduce stress and can help stimulate coordination, cooperation, and greater listening skills. All ages welcome. No experience necessary. There are plenty of drums and instruments to share, or bring your own. Suggested donation $5-10 (children free). For more information, call Sage (540)9879699. Feb. 25: “ Black Pearls” The Women’s Auxiliary of the Wayland Blue Ridge Association, Inc. will celebrate its 30th Annual Black History program on February 25 , at 4 p.m. by honoring “Black Pearls”, our local history makers in the community. This event will be held at the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Road, Rixeyville. Special musical guests will be Rev. Isaac Howard and the Community Choir. Persons who have contributed significantly in their community are eligible for the honor. Persons from the following 8-county area (that include Wayland Blue Ridge Association) are eligible: Madison, Greene, Orange, Rappahannock, Fauquier, Spotsylvania, Louisa, and Culpeper. To nominate someone, please provide the following: your name, mailing address and phone number, the nominee’s name, mailing address, phone number, and a brief biography (1 page) of your nominee’s accomplishments. Forward all information to: WBRBA Women’s Auxiliary Black Pearls, 20001 Ellis Rd., Lignum, VA 22726 or email: wayland_blueridge@usa.com. For more information, phone 540-399-1539 or 540987-8064. The Nominations deadline has been extended through the end of January 2007. Mar. 1: Entries due The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Culpeper Chapter #73, cordially invite all Rappahannock County students, grades 1-12, to participate in an annual essay contest. We encourage any public, private or home schooled student to apply his or her knowledge of history. Cash prizes will be awarded and winners will be honored at a special ceremony. Essay instructions and rules may be obtained at the Rappahannock County Library, the Rappahannock County Elementary School, or Rappahannock County High School. All entries are due by March 1,2007. Questions? Contact Cheryl Taylor 987-8026. March 7: Mark Jaster performs at Wakefield Country Day School Mark Jaster, a mime artist who has appeared at the Kennedy Center and Wolf Trap, is scheduled to appear at Wakefield Country Day School on Wednesday, March 10, at 10 a.m. in the Leonard M. Cowherd Auditorium. Wakefield is extending an invitation to Rappahannock County families who would like to join them for the performance, subject to seating availability. The performance is appropriate for children in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The presentation, entitled “The Maestro,” should last about 30 - 40 minutes and includes comedy with sheet music and a music stand, a miniature concertina played atop a precarious pile of packages, a conducted clapping routine, and a hat trick finale. Jaster’s work has been described as “.. .using wordlessWt, kinetic humor and playful interaction.” Mr. Jaster trained under Marcel Marceau and appeared last year at Chateauville to rave reviews. If you would like to attend the WCDS performance, please call 540-635-8555, ext. 231. Attend - Reservations Required Mar. 10: Life Stories workshops Theatre announces the eleventh season of Life Stories Workshops, taught by Julie Portman and presented in Washington, VA. This season five workshops are scheduled which focus on different ways in which story is used as a tool to enhance communication, writing, creating, listening and learning. Every workshop offers Continuing Education Units for educators and professionals in human services; and each workshop is designed for personal growth and professional development. Workshops are open to young adults and people of all backgrounds, professions and interests. No prior experience is necessary. To register call Ki Theatre 540-987-3164 or email Julie @ kitheatre.com www.kitheatre.org Fees for workshops vary from $135 to $390. A 10 percent discount is available for people who register before, February 15.

It’s a boy! Stacey, Tommy and Kylynn Whitt are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Gage Ryan, on January 14. Gage weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 19 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Debbie Whitt of Gage Ryan Whitt Winchester and Tommy Whitt Sr. of Winchester. Maternal grandparents are Wayne and Brenda Payne of Flint Hill. Great- grandparents are Johnny and Juanita Evans of Glen Bumie, Marion and Dave Miller of Florida, Bernice Welch of Flint Hill and Frances Payne of Culpeper. Welcome Gage! W.C. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. “ We Care About Tour Peace Of Mind” 503-7 North Main Street • Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Telephone (540) 825-6700 Wilbur C. Thompson, Mortician & Notary Serving the Piedmont area for over 40 years Guthrie awarded GRI designation (Amissville) - The Virginia Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce that one of its members, Connie L. Guthrie, was awarded the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. Guthrie received the nationally recognized GRI designation on November 30, 2006 by completing 90' classroom hours of real estate instruction with emphasis on topics such as legal liabilities, professional standards, construction and new home sales, and specialized areas such as appraisal, financing, real estate investments and taxation. The designation is awarded exclusively to REALTORS®. The Virginia REALTOR® Institute program is offered throughout Virginia in twelve one-day modules and is certified by the National Association of REALTORS®, the nation’s largest trade association with a membership of over _ a —— Connie L. Guthrie 1,000,000 members. Nationally,, approximately 19 percent of REALTORS® have a GRI designation. In Virginia, GRI’s represent 15 percent of the REALTOR® population. Guthrie is affiliated with the Warrenton Office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. 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Community saddened Our community is saddened by the passing of a dear friend, Mrs. Edith Ellington Green, who at 94 passed away at her residence last week and we offer our heartfelt sympathy to sons, Johnny and Steve and families. She was the oldest member of Slate Mills Baptist Church and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. for 42 Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 years, being faithful and always on duty for the annual “poppy day.” For many years she and her late husband operated the Greens store here in Slate Mills and earlier operated the West 211 Taste -Freeze in Sperryville A friend, Mrs. Dennis, quotes, “We loved her so much our road here was named after her. Greens Road.” Birthday wishes go out to family and friends for the upcoming week including Margaret Webb on Sunday. Savilla Thomas has her day Tuesday; Wednesday has three receptions, Emerson Williams. James Dodson and D. J. See BOSTON, Page B5 Major’s Hollow, Sperryville, VA 16+ wooded acres on a private righr-of-wav near the Shenandoah National Park. Springs, several bold srreams, walking and riding trails, old stone walls and beautiful rolling terrain. F.xtremely private with several possible building sites to capture the gorgeous mountain views. 5325.0(H). Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 i*"" •/' Little Long Mountain, Huntly, VA 25 acres on little Long Mountain Road. Magnificent wooded parcel of hardwoods and rolling hills. Old stone wall along the road. With slight clearing, outstanding views can be had from upper elevations. Perfect estate parcel in Old Dominion Hounds territory near flint Hill. 5475,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Highland Farm, Lakota, VA 30 acre estate on three tax parcels in southern Fauquier County on the Rappahannock River. Lovely views, manicured lawns, pool, koi pond, and historic stone guest cor. tage. Four bedroom main house with two master suites, jacuzzi and cathedral ceilings. 5 stall barn with foaling room, run-in sheds, board fenced paddocks. $1,899,000. Amy Sioane Timbers 540-987-8668 Tangle wood, Front Royal, VA Gorgeous 4 ir< »< >in. 4 hath historic hi mu' with large 2 Bedroom hou'c on 2.5 acres overlooking the town. Ljujuisire restoration . ,f period details and mam upgrades. Ideal tor larger t.ui:;i\. corporate retreat or Bed 6c Breakfast. < ! S4'::i i Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 River Cottage, Overall, VA Weil built, 3 bedroom, 3bath cottage on 10 gorgeous acres on the Shenandoah River, l ull basement and 2-car garage. Surrounded by GW National forest and conservation land. Private with excellent views or the Blue Ridge Mountains.. Ijrge barn/workshop, and picnic pavilion by the river. Great opportunity tor fishing and canoeing 5619,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 246 Grandview Rd, Washington, VA Charming 3 bet, 3 bath contemporarv on Id acres with greenhouse & separate 2 car garage. Open floor plan with fireplace. Wrap-around deck. Mountain views. Terraced gardens with raised beds, arbors, pond, and deer-proof fencing. Woodland paths, streams and frontage on the Covington Rivet. $699,500 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Hylton Head, Rdceyville, VA <> bedroom, 5.5 baths, energv efficient, \ irtu.dh maintenance tree, (KMi-r sejuare tt I rench Countn manor home. Many distinctive teatures and upgrades, fully finished basement with media room. ( Her S') rolling acres with a new barn and long frontage on Indian Run. S2,r5.onu. Jud Glascock 540-592-3238 Ktllermont, Washington, VA Award winning architecture, a s running view, and exquisite gardens make this one of Rappahannock's finest gems. Bordering tne Shenandoah National Park, this 31 acre estate is the ultimate pn\ ate retreat. Garage, elevator and many other extras. F.verv aspect of this 4 bd, 3 ba home on 4 levels is a studs of understated luxurv. $2,~30,0t.l»l. AJan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA Lovely 1929 well-built stone home with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on nearly one-third of an acre. Great in-town' location. Zoned for residential or commercial use. Superb investment potential. S315,000. Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 AUCTIONS BY HARTMAN February 10 • 6 P.M. Rt 28 & Elk Run Rd. Catlett, Va. 20119 tvww.auctionsbvhartman.com 540-788-1757 Carolyn & Joe Hartman VA Lie. 3118 - 3285 TERMS: Cash.Ow.k. [MC & VISA Vi Adm I .vi NO BI'VKRS PREMIl MS 'inspiring Tfwngfits by Randy Minter FAN APPRECIATION There is little doubt that the general public's attitudes toward death and dying are shitting. Manifestations of this shift are most prominent in the trend toward personalization of funerals. 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Hopewell Baptist Church Charles Williams, Sr. put tile on the basement floor. Rev. Carroll died in 1961. The comer stone was laid by the Odd Fellows Culpeper, VA in 1962 with the Reverend U. S. Brokenburr as acting pastor. Reverend Brokenburr was installed as the sixth pastor in May, 1964. He was the first pastor to be installed. Under his leadership many improvements were made: a new pulpit set, inside lavatories, carpet installed, purchased new pews, new windows installed, and a xerox machine purchased. Rev. Brokenburr died in September 1992. Former treasurers included: Gaylord Butler, David Brown, and Russell (Sam) Aylor. Charlotte Aylor Johnson is the present treasurer. History keepers One hundred and thirtythree years of history has been kept by the Lewis family. Charlie C. Lewis, Sr. was the first clerk (1873-1933) serving sixty years. At his death, his son, Charlie C. Lewis, Jr. succeeded him (1933-1983) serving fifty years. His daughter, Reverend Anna Lewis Allsberry, the present clerk has served 23 years since 1984 . Mrs. Mary Fitzhugh and Mrs. Lottie Aylor were the former Mother of the Church. Membership has increased and decreased over the years. Deacons have been ordained, new clubs organized and Rev Anna Lewis Allsberry licensed in 1983 and ordained in 1994. She has served as Associate Pastor since 1996. Rev. Anna Allsberry was installed as Pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church, Unionville (Orange County), Virginia in March 2006. In the early years the members helped each other. Pound parties were held in which every one took a pound of something. They helped each other to garden, kill hogs, dig wells and minor repairs on their homes. They also helped to dig graves for tire family. The congregation still owns a cemetery, which is on land purchased from Arthur Ingham This is off Route 211. Reverend Henry A Ibwnes was called to pastor on January 1,1995. He was installed as the seventh pastor of the Hopewell Baptist Church on June 3,1995. Under his leadership the members have grown spiritually. Services were held on the fourth Sunday in each month. In the 70s, two Sunday services were held and under the leadership of Rev. Tbwnes services began every Sunday with Bible Study held each Wednesday. Present officers include: Associate Pastor/Clerk: Reverend Anna Lewis Allsberry Deacons-J ames W. Allsberry, Jr. & Jerome Fletcher Trustees: James W. Allsberry, Jr., Harriet Lewis, Rachel Aylorand Ruth Young; treasurer-Charlotte Johnson, and pianist-Anna Allsberry Currently, the position of pastor is vacant. Services include: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 3:45 p.m. Homecoming is held the fourth Sunday in July with Revival Week before homecoming. Hopewell invites the community to worship with them. Hopewell Baptist Church 16 Hopewell Lane Spenyville Va. 540-987-9105 nu T***. Hopewell Baptist Church in SperryviUe has a long tastory going back to the late 1800s. It was organized in 1873 by twelve Christians who 'were members of the SperryviUe Baptist Church, known today as we Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church. Approximately three-quarters of an acre of land on the present Route 600, leading from the Sperryville-Thomton Gap Turnpike to the Thdmton Gap Baptist Church was given to them by John B. Miller, and it was here that their first church was erected. A second church was under construction the first one partially burned. It was torn down, and salvageable materials were incorporated in the new building. A deed for the land was finally recorded with Bertha Miller and her husband, J. Hill (TBannon as grantors, and the trustees Daniel Aylor and Robert Beckwith as grantees. Rev. John Gaines was the first pastor. Under the leadership of Rev. Walsh Blair, the second pastor, the church was sealed inside. In 1885, Rev. R. H. Carey, the third pastor was called. During his leadership weather board was put on the church and a rostrum was built. This church was originally contained in the Northern Virginia Association, but when the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association was organized in 1888 it pulled out and joined the new association. Two of the members, Lewis Morton, and Charles C. Lewis, Sr. walked to Culpeper to attend the first meeting of the new association. They left very early in the morning, reached Culpeper in time for the opening session at 11 a m., and returned home after adjournment. Rev. John T. Williams became the fourth pastor in 1913. In 1917, the pastor and members decided to build a second church at a cost of $ 2,200 by Herbert Bruce. The comer stone was laid in 1922 by the Odd Fellows of Washington, VA. Church minutes of the 1890s kept by Deacon C.C. Lewis, Sr., bring out some of the problems of the times. The deacons were rather stem and worked hard to maintain high standards of moral conduct. Several mentions are made of members being “excluded” from the church. However, excluded members, after proving good conduct and appearing before the Board could be reinstated. Another matter of interest is that, in this period, this church was rented by the Piedmont School Board for $25 a year for at least two years, and classes were held there. Rev. L.M. Carroll, fifth pastor was called in 1932. As the congregation grew, parking and other facilities proved to be inadequate, so in 1960 a lot was purchased from Miss Louise (TBannon of Sperryville, and a third church was started. In 1961, when the old Masonic Lodge property in Sperryville was sold, the members of the congregation bought the building for $400, tore it down and used the material in the new church. It was reported that some of the hand-hewn Boston From Page B4 'Dodson; Bill Peregory and Marc Dodson claim Thursday as their day; with Clarence Frazier and Ricky Shaw sharing Saturday and Phyliss Frazier celebrating on Sunday to close out the week. May our gracious Lord grant many more years to each of you. Belated birthday wishes go out to Katie J. Wright, Dana Thompson, D. J. Hamn and Allen Wright Construction is now underway for the first house in the newly formed subdivision on the former Burke property. The Reunion Committee for the class of 1957 is anxiously waiting to hear from all graduates of Culpeper High School from 50 years ago, so please anyone in our area call 8253337 and ask for Peggy Crane. For our area bee-keepers and those who might be interested, you are reminded of a Bee course to be taught by Billy Davis of Eastern Agricultural Master Society, beginning with a social and introductory registration at the new classroom building of Verdum Adventure, this Sunday, Feb. 11. Classes will start on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Call Ann Harman at 364-4660 for more information. Adding to our list for the week, we covet your prayers for Frances Horner, Mrs. Wm. Carbin, DA Mason, Frances Deal, Mrs. W. R. Pritt, Margaret Owens and Cecil Hughes. beams were 6x8’s, 28 ft long and perfectly sound. The outside structure was built by Mr. Robert Fields of Culpeper, Va. The officers and members kept working. The late Deacons Charlie C. Lewis, Jr., Deacon William Aylor, Trustee Jake Fincham, Trustee Lewis (Russ) Aylor, Deacon Russell Carter and Deacon Gaylord Butler. Deacon C.C.. Lewis designed and built the half circle pulpit and chbir stand. Trustee Country Living in Rappahannock County > Castle Hill, c. 1764 This historic home in Keswick has two sections; a colonial portion c. 1764 and a Federal style portion c. 1824. Dependencies include 2 guest cottages, pool, stables, and servant’s quarters. Castle Hill is on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. Price upon request. Contact Justin H. Wiley WALNUT BRANCH - Exceptional home in Huntly 3 bdr. 4 bth cedar siding beautiful stone fireplace, 9 ft ceilings. 23 acres with great views and frontage on the Rappahannock. River. $799,000 Contact Peter Wiley RICHMOND Road - A special 25.9 +/- acre parcel with fantastic mountain views. Mostly open pasture, with fencing and old stone walls. Perfect for a small horse or cattle farm. $44MM Contact Cheri Woodard South Poes Road - Perfect for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. Wooded parcels from 21 to 28 acres, all with outstanding building sites. Great location %32SJQQQ - $499,006 Contact Cheri Woodard Hickerso\ Mouvtain Retreat - in beautiful Ben Venue Valley, this duplex on 10 acres features a total of 3bdr, 2bth. Great rentals or a unique family retreat $349,000 Contact Chen Woodard Old Keswick, C. 1736 - Home to Kesw ick Stables. 550+ acres and historic home with 7 bedrooms. Includes summer kitchen, pool complex and several cottages. Price upon request Contact Justin H. Wiley HIDDEN Glen - Remarkable 333 acre parcel with convenient location on Rollins Ford Rd., 15 min to Wammton. Elevated building site, large pond, ready for building $449,100 Contact Cheri Woodard .PRICE REDUCED r.I. VALLEY KQAD - A rare smaller parcel on one of Rappahannock's most scenic roads. 10 +/- acres, mostly open with spectacular views of Old Rag. Ow ner agent. $339,000 Contact Martin Woodard HOLU UKOYE - On scenic Ben Venue Rend, tlvs completely remodeled and expanded farmhouse features an old log room, 5 btV and 3bth. On 6 acres with several outbuildings. $749J00 Contact Thorne Auchur CHANCELLOR S HOCK - 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 Content Justut H. Wiley Chen 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 'A

views fr these parcels offer . and 14.75 £&£"&. ' Folk Art collector given award Many of you have had the privilege of seeing Pete Cecere’s collection at his home during various open houses and fund raisers. Every inch of space of his huge bam style home has been covered with folk art that Peter has collected from Spain, Central and South America and the U.S. Pete loves his folk art collection and considers them his “children.” Like all good parents, Pete has made plans for the future for his “children” and has donated over 8000 pieces to museums in Santa Fe, Phoenix, Tempe and San Antonio. Pete was given an award for his contribution by the American Folk Art Society at their conference in Phoenix a few months ago. His legacy will be. treasured and available to the public forever. He and his passion for folk art are as much of a treasure as the collection itself. Congratulations to Pete and thanks for his contribution to the world of folk art. Sperryville Barbara Adolfi adolfibarbara@ verizon.net (540) 987-8682 Yoga at The SchoolHouse The first Saturday morning (9 a.m.) yoga class at the Sperryville Schoolhouse was a huge success! Thank you all for turning out! The bigger the turn out, the greater the chance that we can make this fly! Next class is Saturday, February 10, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending around 10:30 a.m. There is only one class on Saturdays, at least for the month of February. The room may change, so please check with Kit Johnston at 540 547 2317 or jhnstnkt@aol.com before coming. Signs will be posted on the west doors of the schoolhouse building if there is a room change. The VFW needs you! February 13 at 7:30 pm, come to plan for the Veteran’s Memorial. I wrote about this meeting on in January and have received several questions about this memorial. Although the plan is to locate the memorial in the Sperryville Cemetery, it is in honor of veterans in the entire county. The plan for the inscription is to be generic for all veterans. This definitely includes the Reserves. The United States Army Reserve, formed in 1908, is the federal reserve force of the United States Army. Together, the Army Reserve and the Army National Guard constitute the reserve components of the United States Army. Currently over 50 percent of the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan are reserve units. There is every intent to make this memorial a recognition for all the men and women who serve. Veterans of all ranks, and supportive nonmilitary, are urged to attend. Please give your time to the VFW for its leadership in this important project. I will be working that night and cannot attend, but will be with you in spirit. Super Bowl Party Roger Segalla and Maggie Frances hosted the Seventh Annual Super Bowl party at their home and warmed all of our hearts with their hospitality and Roger’s excellent chili! This is but another example of how we can create rituals in our lives that assure reunion with friends, especially during the cold winter months. My brother played pro- football (remember the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League?), but my passion for football has waned with the years. Now I just really enjoy the opportunity to gather with friends. Hope that all of you kept warm that cold Sunday evening! Seen a Valentine goldfinch lately? By the time you’re holding this column in your hands it will be less than a week to Valentine’s Day. While it may be considered the most romantic holiday of the year these days, surely no day of romance ever had a more grisly start! Valentine’s Day is named for St. Valentine who was a priest in ancient Rome and was condemned to death by the emperor Claudius. While there appears to be a certain amount of discrepancy about the exact manner of his death, all the accounts seem inappropriate for a mild-mannered column in a county newspaper. While there seems to be disagreement as well over the exact crime for which Valentine was executed, the one most in keeping with the spirit of the day has him being accused of marrying couples when the emperor had ordered all marriages to cease. > Amissville ! Julie Emery 937-2315 Julie@ JulieEmery.com (Apparently married men were more reluctant to go to war.) There are some charming traditions associated with this day. As one of our favorite sources of winter enjoyment is feeding the birds I enjoyed the one related to bird-watching. The legend goes that if a woman saw a robin fly overhead on St. Valentine’s Day she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow fly over she would marry a poor man, but they would be very happy together. If she saw a goldfinch she would marry a millionaire. The legend doesn’t tell us whether marrying a millionaire led to happiness. I don’t know of any mass bird-watching events to celebrate the holiday here locally. But you can plan a romantic trip to Gray Ghost Vineyards and Winery for their annual Irresistible Chocolates and Cabernet event. The dates for this twelfth annual unique celebration are this weekend, Feb. 10 and 11. Come and feast on decadent chocolate desserts and Gray Ghost’s wonderful Cabernet. You can bring your sweetheart or, if you’re temporarily between romantic involvements, bring a friend. The hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the admission is $15 per person, $7 for designated drivers and those under 21. Your admission includes a collectible Valentine glass. And, while it hasn’t felt like it this past week, spring really will be here before you know it. (I’m holding onto that thought for dear life!) Spring of course, meaiTs that most American of pursuits, girls’ softball! (I know you were thinking baseball!) Registration for Piedmont Softball will take place on Feb. 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Bill Payne Auction Gallery here in Amissville on Route 211. The registration fees are $40 for each girl playing who is 12 year’s old or younger and $15 for girls 13 and older. For more information you can call Piedmont Softball Association (PSA) Mauri Payne at 9374142 (office) or 675-3729 (home). Or call David and Donna Sheffield at 937-5595. I’m looking at writing a column on the cemeteries here in Amissville in the near future. If you have any information you’d like to share with me on that, please give me a call at 540-937-2315. It’s Valentine’s Day again! Perhaps you are able to scoff at the site of a pair of chocolate bears kissing each other, and the other items covered with red hearts which fill the windows of the shops. So many of these items for sale are a far cry from jthe single red rose heralding the simple message, ‘I love you’ or even the unsigned card, which may drop through your letterbox, but leaves you guessing who the secret admirer is. According to' statistics, 85 percent of all valentine cards i are bought by women. Oh, dear! Does this mean there are a lot of women who are disappointed every February 14 when the 1 postman passes by? ] We all like to be loved, and after all, Valentine’s Day is i about love and sometimes it is i great for this to be shown in a symbolic way. It’s the time of the ] year for a little romance in the i ur, and who can quarrel with hat? Certainly not me! Our Valentine Friends Valentine’s Day reminds us low meaningful our feelings are 'or everyone. You have a special place in >ur hearts, that no one else »uld fin. Out of our overflowing leart, you add color and light to >ur paper. pi APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE jj^ESOURCES Washington, VA 540-675-1190 SOLD! l, We represented the Purchaser on this house in Flint Hill. Not only did we write the Contract, but helped negotiate terms and price. Using our knowledge of construction, helped the Purchaser through the home inspection and negotiated for certain work to be performed by the Seller. We then guided the Purchaser through necessary repairs and assisted in finding reliable contractors to perform those repairs. WE ARE TRULY THE RESOURCE FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS! WE KNOW RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE! Butch Zindel, Broker, GRI ABR butch@rapprealestate.com ' Brokerage since 1990 Buyer Representation since 1988 Trish Bartholomew tbart1@earthlink.net www RappahannockReaiEstateResources.com m / Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com You continually cross our mind, like a precious dose of sunshine, lighting us up inside, as we think of you all and the lasting memories we have crafted together. No Valentine gift is as precious to us here at the Rappahannock News as you are, our Valentine friends. Happy Valentine’s Day! Winner The Hair Gallery on Main Street announced the winner of their monthly drawing for a free haircut. January's winner is Gene Lyman from Country Cupboards of Culpeper. Stop in and drop your name in the jar and who knows, you just might be the lucky winner for February. Baby Slower ■ A baby shower was hosted by Mrs. Tammy Ricketts and Ms. Sheila Estes of Washington at the home of Mrs. Stacy Ricketts-Skaggs in Stanley, Virginia, on Saturday, February 3. Those attending were: Mrs. Charlotte Skaggs, Ms. Megan Wimer and Dayman Wimer of Front Royal; Mrs. Angie Hickerson and Abigail Hickerson of Chester Gap; Mrs. Kim Vest, Mrs. Amanda Pullen and Matthew Pullen of Huntly; Mrs. April Grigsby and Megan, Mrs. Geraldine Chaffee, Mis. Stephanie Cash and Lee Cash of Sperryville; Mrs. Marty Haun and Mr. Tom Haun of Castleton; Miss Lacey Lane of Culpeper, Mrs. Dorothy Jenkins and Mr. Junior Jenkins of Etlan; Ms. Natasha Schmidt of Stephens City; Ms. Betty Walter, Mrs. Shannon East, Sarah East, Hannah East, Tamara Estes, and Mr. Doug Ricketts of Washington; Mrs. Sheila Berry, Mrs. Tammy Cubbage, Mrs. Angie Nauman, Mrs. Becky Bowman, Jackson Bowman, Jacob Bowman and Ms. Lynn Martinez of Stanley. Also joining Stacy for her event was her husband, Mr. Tim Skaggs, and her daughter, Chelsie Skaggs. Stacy received an overwhelming number of gifts and wants everyone to know how much she appreciated the gifts and enjoyed everyone’s company that joined her for this special occasion. Stacy and Tim are expecting a little boy on February ,26 and he will be named Chase Lee Skaggs.

In and around town this week Even though it’s starting to get really cold outside (no surprise, after all it is February!) there are plenty of things going on this week in Flint Hill for you to get out and do. There will be a breakfast at the Flint Hill Fire Hall Saturday morning, February 10, from 8 until 10 a m. It is sponsored by the Flint Hill United Methodist Church with proceeds going to Relay for Life, which benefits the American Cancer Society. Live music will be provided by famed guitarist and vocalist Richard Brady. Everyone is invited and welcome. There is no charge but contributions Flint Hill Liz Reardon (540) 675-3227 lizgriftav@ earthlink.net for the Relay for Life are greatly appreciated. Also coming up is Valentines Day! (It’s Wednesday, February 14, for those of you out there who tend to forget!) Don’t miss this chance to show your sweetie how special he or she is. We have three excellent restaurants in Flint Hill. Here is what they have planned: Four and Twenty Blackbirds is doing a four course dinner with a choice of appetizers, entrees, and desserts for $58/person. Call 540-6751111 to make your reservations. The Flint Hill Public House is going to be open, serving a special couples menu along with their regular dinner menu. Call 540-675-1700 for reservations. Griffin Tavern is also doing a special menu for Valentines Day. Customers will be able to order off the special menu or the regular dinner menu or mix and match to create a special dining experience. Call 540-675-3227 to reserve your table. Oi\ Thursday, February 15, drop in at BB&T Bank for their open house. They will be serving light refreshments and offering door prizes along with offering advice and answering questions for all your banking needs. While you’re there, make sure to sign up for a $500 BB&T Gift Card giveaway. The doors will be open all day from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Last but not least, and totally off the subject, congratulations to Jack Pullen, winner of the first annual Griffin Wing Eating Contest, held on Super Bowl Sunday during halftime at Griffin Tavern. Jack ate an impressive pound of wings in 10 minutes to beat out his opponents. Thanks for everyone who came out to witness this ground breaking event! Remember to mark your calendars for the above dates, bundle up tight, get out and about and enjoy the week ahead! Rappahannock News Sta‘f Photo Anita L Sherman FLINT HILL FINGERING: Richard Brady, whether performing with the Shenandoah Travelers, or alone is a hit. He’ll be serenading the breakfast crowd at the Flint Hill Fire Hall this coming Saturday. y BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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All errors must be reported by 3:00 phraseology or setup. Times Community pm Monday following the date of publication. Newspapers are not liable for the quality of Times Community Newspapers will not accept liabili- advertised products or services. /— 001 ^_ Rentals Apartments J 1BR apt $450/mo, located in village ofFlint Hill. 540-665-8930 Warrenton area, 2 bedroom & 2- 1 bedrooms apts available Call tor details 540-347-9919 ' N 101 Open Houses V. J OPEN HOUSE Feb. 11th, l-4pm 2102 Sugarloaf Ct. Herndon. VA PRICED TO SELL! Unique & Beaut, maintained split toyer. Open contemporary flow. 5BR. 3BA Priv. back yd., new deck, great curb appeal. English bsmt. Ig. ree rm. w/ pellet stove. S499.900. Some closing cost assistance. Dir: Centrcville Rd.. I . Parcher to end. R. Sugarloaf Ct to 2102 Long & Foster Irene Lambert 703-615-9488 OPEN HOUSE Sat. Feb. 10th llam-2pm 119 Hampshire Sq. SVV. Leesburg. VA 20175 Amazing 3 Ivl end unit TH in Greenway Farm w/3BR. 2 full BA and I half BA is a must see. Brand new HVAC. upgraded kit. countertops & tile through but. Seller w illing to assist w ith closing co s t . S407.900. Contact Kim Jacobs 703-395-4640 Realty America ~ N Rentals — Houses .. ... _J ’br. 2ba. split foyer, nice location. Upgrades. Kit. DR. full walkout bsmt w/ Ig tec rm Country lot. No pets. Fauquier Co. S I 200/mo Ow ner / A cent 703-754-8746 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 J 4BR, 2BA. 1 level, established neighborhood. 1/4 acre with mature trees. $1995. MLS #FX6294907, Call 571-242-4128 or visit www, northemvirginiabuvers.com. 022 Rentals ■ Houses 5BR, 3.5BA, convenient to Charlottesville & Culpeper, new w/ extras!! $1475/mo. (540)832-7773 Ashburn 5BR, 3.5BA, 4500sf luxury living. Gourmet kit, 2 car gar. $2500. Realtyworld Homes (703)346-8064 Flint Hill/ Amissville: Cabin: 1 Br/loft, Irg kit, W/D, stone FP, Cath. ceiling, porch, on farm. $1000 + utils. Mrs. Brown 540-837-2988. Flint Hill, historical stone house, CAC, 4BR, 1.5BA, LR, FP, Kit, Breakfast & DR, porches, garage. No pets. Sec Dep & refs req'd. $ 1000/mo Avail Mar 1. 540-675-3663, 540-675-3574 Manassas 3bdrm/2ba SF home recently renovated & upgraded. Fenced backyard w/ storage shed. $1 500.00/MO, PW6301313 Call Sherri Azais @ 703-283-3025 Marshall/Linden 3BR home $1100/ mo. Off Rt. 66. Warrenton 3BR $1500. Credit Ck/ Sec Dep. Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505 www.olafsen.com Rappahannock Co 1BR. 1 BA cottage in village Of Flint Hill. New Kitchen & Bath, heartpine floors, converted old tavern @ $890 Good credit & references required. Owner/ broker 540-675-1190. Rappahannock Co 3BR.1BA older home, village of Flint Hill. Short-term rental for 6 8 mos @$880. Pets, boyfriends and husbands OK Deposit, good credit required. Rappahannock Real Estate Resources 540-675-1190. Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 ' --\ Rentals — Apartments ^___) Warrenton EHO $500 OFF YOUR 1ST MONTHS BENT X $915 • Full size W/D • Brand New Fitness Center • Large Dogs Welcome • Leasing caBs taken 24/7 Max Income Restrictions Apply 2 People-$43,320 4 Peopie-$54,180 HIGHLAND COMMONS 866-718-9418 KSUpastments.com New Look , Great Value!! $99 sec. dep & FREE rent Special* • •1 & 3 BR apts. 2BR Townhomesee Leasing from $695 - $925 • W/D avail in apts • W "W plush carpet • Storage • Bus service on-site • Ceiling tans • Beautiful park-like setting • Pet friendly' ■rofesstonaky managed by Onvnex. Inc FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS APTS 540-825-5050 500 Concord Place, Culpeper, VA 22701 ■ 'some restrictions apply* 022 Rentals Houses V. >1 ■J Rapp k Co., 1 BR/1 BA Apt Washington. Avail Immed. $850 Piedmont Property Inc. 540-675-1675 Springfield $484,900 NO BANK QUALIFYING! * Beautifully Remodeled 5BR, 2BA SFH in Ravensworth. 91% Owner Financing. $0 Closing. Easy-Qualifying.com 571-228-0239 The Plains $1,450 2 story home with 4 BR. 2 BA, LR, DR, KIT, laundry room. New carpet on main floor, upper floor is hardwood. Available now. Call Gene Butler at (540) 364-7678* The Plains $1,450 Rambler style home w/large yard, 4BR, 2BA, lg. LR, sep. DR, hardwood floors, enclosed rear porch. W/D hookups. Avail, now. Call Gene Butler at (540) 364-7678. The Plains Behind Great Meadow Race Course, Totally remodeled 3BR, 1.5BA home with country kitchen, all appliances, heat pump / AC, 1 year lease minimum, $1750/mo. Barn & fields also avail.(3 horse maximum) Call Cathy Bernache Thomas & Talbot Real Estate. 540-687-4144 or 540-424-7066 100 For Sale By Owner Town of Culpeper 3BR, 2BA house nice,, Crdt chck/ sec.dep. $1000/ mo. Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505 WARRENTON, Huge 3020sqft, almost new 4BR, 3.5BA, FP, garage, finish bsmt, rec rm, laundry rm, $1950/ mo+ dep. Pets considered. Owner/Agent. 703-946-1338 Warrenton, rambler on 1 priv ac .3 BR, 1 BA, deck. $950/mo. avail. 4-1-07. please call 571-261-3932 Warrenton: Vacant 4BR, 2.5BA split foyer, 1 +ac, Ig grge, rent to own, short or long term lease. $1500/mo. Shelley Campbell Long & Foster (540)364-3777 Washington, VA, Stone & cedar, 3BR, & loft, 2FP, 20 acrs wooded, river,w/ stables. $1400/ mo, (301)986-5475 Ashburn $1650 Gorgeous 3 level, garage, Townhouse. 3BR 2F/2H BAs, Deck. Fenced Yard. Vacant (short/long term rent accepted) Pets - case bv case. MLS - L06278702 Call Tobey Convene Infinity Realty H 703-470-7094 <s> GREAT PRICE!! Get into the prestigious community of Waverly View at an affordable price. This home has it all: over 2,700 sq ft w/ hardwood flooring throughout, ceramic tile in master BA, tray ceiling in master BR w/ rope light, three-piece crown molding & more. 4 BR, 2 full, 1/2 BA. Soaking tub in master. Just 6 mo old, this home sits on a beautiful 1.75 rolling acres (360 degree mountain views) conveniently located near I-66 & 1-81. Priced to sell at $399,900. Owner Agent. (540)287-7679 or (540)364-2929 Rentals — Office 12625 Lee Hwy, Rt 211 For Lease Commercial: 1000-3800 Sq feet starting at $13.00 per sq foot Warehouse: 6800 Sq feet starting at $4.00 per sq foot 640-825-7500 r~~ 666 V_ Qainesville, Mstr BR, priv BA.in luxury SFH, cable in rm, hot tub. $695 + utils. (703) 244-7132 Avail Immed, 2BR TH in Bealeton. Tile floors & carpet. CAC. W/D, attached storage shed, patio, back yard. $790 rent* incl sewer, trash removal & pvt wells. NO PETS. Sec dep & cred chk. Call (540)341-2806 for application & Iv daytime phone number, 'some restrictions apply. Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 kvail Immed, 2BR TH in The Plains. 2.5 BA, tile floors & carpet, CAC, W/D, $1000 rent* includes sewer/ water & Town trash removal. NO PETS. Security deposit & credit check. Call 540-341-2806 for application & leave daytime phone number. ‘some restrictions apply. \vail Immed, new 2BR, 1BA, handicap accessible TH in The Plains. Tile floors & carpet. CAC, W/D, microwave, $1000 rent * includes sewer/water & Town Trash removal. NO PETS. Security dep & credit check. 540341-2806 for application & leave daytime phone number, ‘some restrictions apply. Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Charles Town: Bright & spacious, 2 yrs young TH, 3BR, 3.5BA, 3 fin Ms. yard, incl lawn service. Nr Rt. 340/9, new shop ctr, incl WEIS, Kohls, Home Depot, Panera Bread, Multiplex theatre & Target (coming soon). $1275.703-430-1636. Culpeper $1300/mo, 3 M end unit. Gourmet kit, spac. LR, DR & FR. 3 BR w/ 3FBA & 1 HBA. Fin bsmt w/BA & to Rec Rm.Dan Radtke Freedom Realty 703-283-9540 Open Houses m OPEN HOUSE AT The Abbey and Devon at South Riding Apartments We will be holding an open house Saturday, Feb 10th from l-4pm. Come see our HUGE, 1.2 and 3 bedroom apts! Great apartments, great location! Outrageous Specials! Come by and tour our community and enjoy refreshments! We will waive your application fee if you apply. 43001 Thoroughgood Drive, South Riding, VA 20152. Or Call today for more info 1-866-554-0257 eho/slnusbaum *mrFm Rentals — Homes ■ NEW HUGE LUXURY HOMES Move in TODAY! 4 br SFH $1950 Bealeton, 3 br SFH $1600 Opal, 4 br TH $1600 Bristow, close to shops, great commuter location! Rent/Own, Short/Long Leases! NVFH, 703-217-2468 [101 Open House® 101 Open Houses OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM Bristow, VA $349,900 Beautiful 2 level, patio home built in 2004, well maintained, 4br, 2 full ba, 2 story foyer & living room, in-law suite on main level, close to shopping center & day care facilities. Motivated seller. Located at: 12709 Correen Hills Drive Bristow, VA 20136 For more information call Rakesh Kumar, Realtor CGRI (703)475-6673 IRGINIA pp ANNOUNCEMENTS Become Dietary Manager (average annual salary $40,374) in eight months in online program offered by Tennessee Technology Center, Elizabethton. Details www.elizabethton.tec.tn.us. 1 -888-986-2368 or e-mail proark@mail.tec.tn.us. AUCTIONS Construction Equipment & Truck, Friday, March 9, 8AM, Richmond, VA, Late Model CAT Equipment, Excavators, Dozers, Loaders, Trailers, Dumps & More, Motley’s Auction & Realty Group, 804-232-3300, VAAL #16, www.Motleys.com. AUTOMOTIVE $500 Police Impounds! Cars from $500! Tax Repos, US Marshal and IRS sales! Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Toyotas, Hondas, Chevys and more! For Listings Call 1-800-298-4150 x2846. ADOPTIONS PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Talk with caring people specializing in matching birthmothers with families nationwide. EXPENSES PAID. Toll free 24/7 Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions 866-910-5614. 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HEARTLAND EXPRESS 1-800-441-4953 www.heartlandexpress.com. ACT NOW! 21 CDL-A Drivers Needed *3643cpm/$ 1.20pm * $0 Lease NEW Trucks. CDL-A + 3 months OTR. 800-635-8669. Drivers: Virginia Regional Drivers Earn $60,000+. Home Weekly and Weekends! Class A CDL+ 1 Year OTR Experience Required. 800-400-1271. LAND FOR SALE 12 acres with 360 views just $89,990. Imagine the perfect homesite for your own mountaintop retreat. Privacy & great roads. Rare Find with Town Water Call Today! 866-794-9670. 20+ Acres with Private River Access. Perfect for a vacation getaway and retirement. Very usable with lone range mountain views, www.landneaidc.com. BRAND NEW LARGE MOUNTAIN ACREAGE WITH UNLIMITED & ENDLESS MOUNTAIN VIEWS OF 3 STATES! CLOSE TO DC. & NORTHERN VA. GREAT OPPORTUNITY! VISIT www.MountainAtnage.com. Coastal North Carolina WATERFRONT BARGAINS 11.5 Acres- SI29.900 Pristine waterfront parcel w/ deep, boatable water & access to ICW, Sound & Atlantic! 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It has a 50 mile 3 state views that go on forever! Convenient location to major interstate and historic town! Special financing available! Call 1-800-888-1262. Unbelievable price for 23 acres! Only $113,900! Never before, never again! Wooded mountain Property with stream and untouchable mountain views! Enjoy Private River Access. Great financing Available! Call 1-800-888-1262. VA MOUNTAIN LAND BARGAINS West of Lexington, w/private access to GW National Forest, magnificent views! 17 acres w/ views $69,000. Larger parcels available. Call owner: 866-363-2697. LIVESTOCK TRUCKLOAD OF BREEDER GOATS coming from TEXAS February 15th. Prices Start at $125 per animal. Minimum 50 head www.goatdealer.com 512-801-2547. LOTS AND ACREAGE 270° UNOBSTRUCTED, 40 MILE MOUNTAIN VIEWS, STATE ROAD FRONTAGE, 8 ACRES $114,800. Build your dream cabin with direct 40 miles mountain views all around you. Private ownership to direct National Forest access & stocked trout stream. Ready to build. 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Homes from $10,000! 1-3 bedroom available! Repos, REO’s, HUD, FHA, etc. These homes must sell! For Listings Call 1-800-298-5309 ext 4672. STEEL BUILDINGS BUILDING SALE... February/March delivery or deposit holds till Spring. 25’x40’xl2’ $4800. 40’x60’xl6• $12,800. Front end optional, {tear end included. MANY OTHERS! Pioneer, 1-800-668-5422 or www.pioneersteel.com. WATERFRONT PROPERTIES NC Gated Lakefront Community. Pleasantly mild climate 1.5 acres, 90 miles of shoreline. Never offered before with 20<T predevelopment discounts, 90'& financing Call 800-709-5253. WORK FROM HOME OFTORTl IJCHHX' WORK FROM ANYWHERE. Looking for a change? Want to earn what you're reallv worth? Call Kelley 800-775-0736 for info..

077 RentalsTownhouse* Leesburg $1850 Charming 3 + BR, 3.5BA TH. Lg open kit! MBR w/dual sinks & jacuzzi tub, fin w/o bsmt w/fpl, lg wooden deck, fncd yd, 2 car gar. Call Mary Wisker 703-577-6015. Long & Foster Leesburg, 4yr old, 4BR, 3'ABA, w/d. Nr. Elem. Sch. shops & pool. AvI 2/1/07. $1600. Call 703-777-4586 080 once J Fauquier Why commute? Set your office up in quaint, downtown Remington. New businesses and remodeling ongoing. Plenty of parking. Starting at $600. Call George. Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505 Rappahannock, office space avail in Flint Hill, ’lOOOsf, cable ready, \ heat, elect & water . indd, 4 rms w/ 1/2 ba. $900/mo. or $250 per rm. 540-675-3815 Bethany Beach - Bear Trap Community. Open and bright 3BR, 2BA condo. Immaculately . maintained. Screened in porch overlooks peaceful view of pond. 1500 sq ft. All Bear Trap ammenities include 3 pools, tennis, gym, beach shuttle. $364,900. Call 301-774-4025. DUCK, NC, Outer Banks, Lovely Oceanside home on large comer lot. Close to Duck Village shops, restaurants, community amenities, located in gated Four Seasons subdivision. 7 master bedrooms, 7.5 ba, rec room with pool table, beautifully furnished, in-ground pool. Excellent condition, built in 2000, established rental history. *$1,175,000. email: 'm e I v i n @ .melvinsweeney.com or -call 540-294-8390 Msur Ad Could be HERE i Call Today 347-4222 Affordable and charming condos located in Historic Staunton, VA. 20 all brick units completely remodeled, new kitchens, new heating and air, spacious rooms and lovely setting. Approximately 1050 sq ft Under 142,000. Email m e I v i n @ melvinsweeney.com or call: 540-294-8390 / ~ > 122 Houses First Time Buyers Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes available with no money down. Mininum credit score 580. 703-371-0869 RE/MAX Absolute Nr Berkeley Springs, WV. 3BR, 2BA, cedar sided cabin w/ detached gar. 10+ ac & a million dollar view. New Kit & deck, hottub. S258K. 304-947-5506. Springfield $484,900 NO BANK QUALIFYING! Beautifully Remodeled 5BR, 2BA SFH in Ravensworth. 97% Owner Financing, $0 Closing. Easy-Oualifying.com 571-228-0239 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, Weve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 or FAX 351-0121 OPEN HOUSE! Sun. 2/11, 12-3 CLASSIC & ELEGANT BRICK FRONT COLONIAL 5 Br/3.5 Ba, Ig comer lot. elegant circular drive. Formal Living/ Dining, Sunny Kitchen. Fam Rm w/Brick FP, Study w/Built-in's, Newly finished LL w/Aus-Pair Suite, Rec Room, Sliding Doors to Yard. New Carpets & Fresh Paint. Huge Garage w/ Storage Loft. THIS IS A GREAT BUY! Call Robin Garbo, Long & Foster 540-428-3382 703-307-5092 $435,000 -'NT VA FOR SALE BY OWNER All Brick 3 bedroom/2 bath Rambler with Attached Garage. /. Car Detached Garage A storage shed. 1.43 Acres - beautiful landscaping - backs to woods. Pond w/waterfall. fountain A bridge. Paved Driveway. Recent Appliances. Formal living A dining rooms: Gas fireplace. Hardwood floors throughout. Sun room 2b x 12: Many extras can convey! This home is .a must see! • Please call for an appointment to view this beautiful property. 540-349-3132 Purxhastr must prequahjyfor Jinam ing Realtors Welcome. FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca.cx3m e-mail fspca@netzero.com for a complete up to date listing WALK4N BATH TUB SAFETY • DIGNITY • INDEPENDENCE Call Now! 1-800-908-1827 POST OFFICE Avu. HAY mm UH gD/AANNUAlu Homo fsm. ea^ns m ow vs Paid Training, Vacations. PT/FT. 1-800-709-9754 EXT. 9601 USWA Highland Co, VA. 100 ac. Farm. Farmhouse,, post & beam bam, outbuildings, springs, stream, nice building sites. Can be divided with or without home. $ 1 .2 5 0,0 0 0. 540-468-2515. Sportsman's Retrest Augusta Co. VA. 123 acres, surrounded by National Forest Deerfield Valley area. Road frontage. Internal rds, 4 wheeler trails. Wildlife abounds. Standing timber. 2 perks. Some open land. 2000 ft fronteage on Calfpasture River. Priced to sell for less than $5000/ac. Will divide. We trade. Dial direct: Scott Weller 540-294-0555, Melvin Sweeney 540-294-8390. Remax Advantage Sperryvilla, 3 BR, 3 BA brick rambler w/ unfin. walk out bsmt, hdwd firs, 1200 sq. ft. custom built workshop, mtn views and more, on 2 acs. $340,000. 540-987-9570 email hndztat2@hotmail. com. r~ 220 V_ Mahindra 2810 tractor, 28hp,3 cyl diesel, 4wd, f/end loader. 72.4 hrs, farg kept, mint cond, 12K. 540-439-2731 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 351-0121 ALL OAK SEASONED hardwood. Delivered $150/ full cord, Call 703-866-2524 Wood for sale. Lots of hardwood. $75 per pickup load. Please call (540)987-8215 1 stall open on our 10acre horse farm in Catlett. Full board. Some amen. We will neg price w/boarder based on terms (hay, farrier, etc). No Stallions. 240-393-7729 Pony, Chestnut, gelding, 12.2 hands, 16 yrs old. Prof, trained. $1000. (540)423-1412 (540)219-9550 Stalls available. Middleburg bam. Indoor, outdoor arenas. Miles of ride-out. 12x rubber matted stalls. Convenient to 3 hunts. $650 full board. 540-454-2938 Blue Heart Kitchen Collection. Dishes & lots of accessories. http://contact.beckah. com 540-270-7110 Hardwood Flooring: Brazilian Cherry, 3/4 in thick. $2.50sf, 2,145sf. Will seperate. (703)875-2215. HOT TUB: Never used, seats 6, fully loaded, 31 jets, waterfall. MSRP $7298, sell $3500. 571-221-6112. POOL TABLE- 8 ft. solid wood, cherry, still in box. 1 in. slate, MSRP $6495 Must sell, $1495. 703-349-1965. Golden Retriever pups, AKC-OFA, SAS, Cert, excel breeding. $700. Day (540)878-0004 Eve (540)351-6040 Barn Cats: All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/ permanent homes. Call 202-244-2866 or Tollfree 1-877-225-7935. Barn Cats: All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/ permanent homes. Call 202-244-2866 or Tollfree 1-877-225-7935. CATS AVAILABLE- Wild cats need homes at farms, bams or horse stables. Healthy, feral cats have been sterilized and vaccinated. Will need daily food and water. Alley Cat Allies at 240-482-1987. FOR FREE Excavating Service & Free Fill Dirt. Call 571-233-4980. FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-771-3975 Free to good home only! (Refs) 1 kitten. No calls after 9pm. Serious inquiries only! 540-554-8763. Loving family hoping to adopt infant, willing to pay legal, medical, exp. Mike/Kate collect anytime (703)378-4811 For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 PUBLIC & LEGAL* Notices i__ 1 DUAnu ur surctividUKd RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 5, 2007 at 7:00PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following applications: RZ 07-01-01 CIM Real Estate, Inc., by John F. McCue and Susan Hotelling, desire to rezone their property situated at 12715 Lee Highway, Washington, VA (Tax Map 28, Parcel 56D, zoned A - Agricultural, Hampton District) to Commercial-General. The property is currently used and will continue to be used as Mountainside Medicine. The applicant plans to remove the existing parking areas and locate the parking to the rear of the property. Rezoning is allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-134 of the Rappahannock County Code. SE 07-02-01 Elizabeth Lee, owner of the property located at 31 Main Street, Sperryville, VA (Tax Map 38A-1, Parcel 18, zoned CVCommercial Village, Piedmont District), desires a Special Exception permit to create an Efficiency Apartment for herself in the existing shed. Use allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-36A of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards under Code Section 170-62F. 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, February 21, 2007 at 7:30PM at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicants, adjacent property owners, and any other parlies desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, do P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY:John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following applications: SU 07-01-02 Ruby D. Updike, owner of 2.0 acres in Stonewall-Hawthorne District, located at 3528 Slate Mills Road, Sperryville (Tax Map 59, Parcel 2E, zoned A-Agricultural), desires a Special Use permit to construct a family apartment for her son and his family. Use allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-36A of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards under Code Section 170-62G. SU 07-01-03 Amy N. Liscomb, owner of 15.1966 acres in Hampton District, located at 12617 Lee Highway, Washington (Tax Map 28, Parcel 48C, zoned A-Agricultural), desires a Special Use permit for a small contracting business in order to build and sell wooden horse jumps, fences, poles, and gates. The applicant plans to build a pole bam to house her business. Use allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-36A of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards under Code Section 170-62D. 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 ments 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, February 21, 2007 at seven-thirty in the evenina 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 Drivers Martin-Brower is a regional food distributor in Manassas. VA. Great pay and benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, vacation, paid time off, 401 (k) and retirement plan). Retention bonuses at 60 and 120 days. Must be able to lift up to 65# repetitively. work in different temperature, and be able to work any set of hours Monday through Sunday. Preemployment screening includes drug test employment history, education, criminal background check, and appropriate physical exams. We have immediate opportunities for the following: Class A Drivers $15.70/hr Most routes are LOCAL (DC. MD, VA. W V & D E ) HOURLY pay & overtime after 8 hours for local routes. Non-local routes are paid mileage for drive time and hourly for nondrive time. Prefer 2-3 yrs driving exp with good driving record, and HS diploma or GED. Excellent customer serv i c e & communication skills necessary. Warehouse Personnel $13.!5/hr + shift diff. Picking, checking, loading, receiving, and other warehouse duties. Prefer H.S. diploma or equiv. and 1+ yr warehouse and forklift exp. Raises at 9 months. 1 year, 2 years. Apply in person M-F from 8:30A - 5:00P at 11777 Balls Ford Rd, Manassas, VA 20109. Visit us at wwwanbhires.com. AA EOE M/F/H/V/D Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations, (Prince WiHiam, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties). Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703*323-5300 Claire's at The Depot is seeking a Exp Fine Dining Server Fax resume to: 540-341-0302 CNC Programmer High-end millwork co. seeks CNC programmer. AutoCad a must. Microvellum & RouterCIM exp. a plus. Exc pay. Email kmahle@ jeffersonmillwork. com DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun. Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 ELECTRICAL PM Rapidly exp. Elec/ Telcom Const. Firm seeking energetic capable indv. to spearhead electrical division w/hands on approach. Addt'l electricians should also apply. Bkgrnd check req'd. Benefits A Salary commensurate w/experience. Call Frank @ 703-378-8900 or fax resume 703-631-3057 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 Operations Accountant Management & Financial Services ftofessional, team-oriented individual needed to fill the Operations Accountant position in the Department of Management & Financial Services. Duties include administering the check distribution process, developing vendor relations and managing vendor profiles, administering the County's credit card program, preparing monthly journal entries and reconcllS ing accounts. Ability to work independently and in a team environment a necessity. Any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent and three years experience in accounting or equivalent work. (Hiring Range: $42,140 - $58,9%/yr) 07-291 Closes: 02/16/2007 Additional information and required application contact web site: wwmlaudra&fov . Oldcastle Glass, Inc., the largest independent glass fabricator in North America, is seeking candidates for the following positions for our District of Columbia facility in Warrenton, VA. Production Workers - $12.75 Lead Operators - $15 per hr Class B COL Driver - Local routes, daily. Benefits for all employees include: Med/ dental, 401 (k) w/match, LTD/STD, life, AD&D insurance . Paid vacation and holidays. AA/EEO Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and preemployment drug screen and physical. Apply In person or send resume to: Oldcastle Glass, D.C. 5415 Lee Highway Warrenton, VA 20187 Fax (540)349-4412 ❖ Customer Service Farm Credit & Country Mortgages is seeking an entry-level front office assistant in our Warrenton office If you demonstrate skills in providing top of the line customer service for both walk in and in-bound phone customer traffic, particularly in a fending environment, you are invited to apply and join our team. Must have good organizational and communication skills and strong working knowledge of computer software (particularly Microsoft Office) applications. Farm Credit offers a great work environment with a continuous learning atmosphere. The Farm Credit system Ts the largest single provider of agricultural credit in the United States. For nearly a century we have been helping farmers, ranchers, agribusiness and rural homeowners achieve their dreams. We offer exceptional benefits including 401 (k), retirement, medical/dental insurance and paid leave benefits to our team members. We are committed to paid education & training opportunities and you will have access to the latest technological tools. Our entry level positions are a great way to start a career - come grow with us! For consideration, email your resume by Feb 23 to fcvrecruit@agfirst.com or mail to Human Resources, Farm Credit, P. O. Box 899, Staunton, VA 24402. AA/EOE aimes Community Newspapers REfRITDIEVT ADVERTISING MANAGER interested in an Innoratire company excited about moving from a traditional netvspaper company to a multiplatform news and information service, then this job Is for you! Times ( oflnnnhy .\cmpapcn. a Northern Virginia grotip publisher of 14 weekly community newspapers spanning over six counties, is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated person to provide positive company-wide leadership over the Central Classified Advertising Department. k Applicants should have work experience in recruitment field, proven leadership skills as well as personnel and process management experience. Should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and should possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of AdMax a plus. Offer competitive group benefits and a solid compensation plan with base pay and lucrative performance incentives. ,To become a part of this high-qualitv, high-growth organization, send resume and salary requirements to HaanaaiiResonrce@tlinespamers.com or fax 703-435-9754 EOF. Officers provide security and protection for air travelers; airports and aircraft. Starting at $13.41 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes / 8.59*1 Ijjcality Pay) Minimum Requirements U S. Citizenship or I S National • High schtxil diploma. GED or equivalent, or ore year of security or avialion screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-einploymem medical evaluation l • Pass a haekground/credii check Transportation Security Administration Pleas* apply online at: www.tsajobs.com 1-800-887-1895 TTY: 1-800-887-5506 TSA is an Equal Opportunity Einplmer Advertising National Account Manager Veteran sales person w/strong newspaper track record w/national-based & large regional major accounts has opportunity to fill rare opening on dynamic sales team of Washington’s highly successful community newspaper network of 99 newspapers/1.3 million total circulation. Solid client base + active business development. Position reports to the president. Top earnings potential. Excellent benefits. Qualified applicants may send confidential resume & salary reqirements to Terry Andersson: Washington Suburban Press Network 11710 Plaza America Drive, Suite 420 Reston, VA 20190 fax 703-904-1009 or tandersson@wspnet.com Washington jburban Pr Network RAPPAHANNOCK RAPinAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD . APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS #403-33-162 FT positions for a new residential group home that w ill pros ide 24 hour residential services to four consumers with chronic mental illness in a structured, recover) -focused community program emphasizing community integration and quality of life Bachelor's degree or 5 years equiv. exp $28.411.50 p/yr APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #346-33-164 FT positions to provide support to adults w uh mental illness and mental retardation by providing assessment and living skills train ing in apartment settings Know ledge of community, housing it financial resources for chronically mentally impaired. Bachelor’s degree or 5 years equiv. exp $28.411.50 p/yr CASE MANAGERA1R #177-33-162 FT in Culpeper to provide assessment, advocacy and consultations for MR consumers & their families. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and relevant experience. $34,515.00 p/yr PSYCHOSOCIAL REHAB PROVIDER #408-33 FT in Culpeper to coordinate the food service unit w ithin the clubhouse program. Pros ide training and educational opportunities for mental health consumers. Candidate must be energetic, flexible, and enjoy helping others realize their recovery goals. Preferred qualifications are Bachelor's degree in Human Services and one year experience working with people recovering from mental ill ness or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with major course work in human services or related field. Occasional evening and weekend hours QMHP preferred $28,411.50 p/yr. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #131-33-166 On-call and hourly positions at SA treatment facility in Culpeper to monitor activities of consumers. Implement & monitor education & rec activities & maintain clinical records. HS Diploma w/exp in human services field. $11.98 p/hr. Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:30am, Monday . February 19, 2007, HR, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540) 825-7391 Kjennings@ rrcsb.org EEO/AA fet

Cook Airlie Center is a dedicated conference facility and active member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). We pride ourselves in being creative and innovative chefs and are now recruiting for full-time cook positions. Requires previous cooking experience, positive can do attitude, and ability to work flexible hours to include AM and/or PM shifts, weekends and holidays. Previous experience in high quality, fast paced banquet kitchen or culinary degree preferred, as well as interest in advancement. Airlie Center offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation, 401 (k) plan, employee meals and tuition reimbursement. Qualified applicants apply to: Airlie Center 6809 Airlie Road, Warrenton, VA 20187 Fax to 540-428-7113 E-mail - HR@airlie.com Visit or website at http://urww.airlie.org/activities/foodproject.htm and click on our seasonal recipes to learn more about our mission. EOE New Opening FARM EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Prominent area news executive seeks bright, full-time Executive Assistant for his Home Office administration of large farm and manage its family riding stable between Middleburg and Warrenton. Pleasant disposition and Microsoft Office computer proficiency required. Salary and benefits include free home with total compensation over $50,000, subject to qualifications. Start date flexible to applicant. Fax 703-478-6691 or email: pbrown@timespapers.com *«•* * * * * a ******** * ***** * * ************ Adaptive Recreation Specialist Parks, Recreation and Community Services Position located in Leesburg, VA. Job duties vary and may include developing, implementing and evaluating programs for individuals with disabilities; working with adult programs, summer day camp for youth, day/overnight trips. Special Olympics. Very Special Arts, and various multi-age programs. Performs community outreach and public relations; conducts needs assessment. Work schedule varies and includes evenings, weekends, and some overnights. Requires Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation. Special Education or related field. Prefer CTRS and/or CPRP certification. Prefer at least six months experience working with the special needs population in a recreation environment. Requires valid CDL w ith Passenger endorsement within 4 months of hire. Prefer current CDL at time of hire, will provide assistance to successful candidate to obtain appropriate CDL license. Must comply with the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Program as outlined by Loudoun County 's Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Policy for Transportation Employees. Valid driver's license required. First Aid. CPR for adult, infant and child and negative TB test required prior to beginning work. DMV. CPS. and criminal background check. (Hiring Range: S4I.44X - S42,455/vr) 07-290 Closes: 02/14/2007 Additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov St Si Si ii St StSimStSimSiStmmStmm'StSim’Stmmm'mSi'Si'm'SiSlmSimSiSt Bookkeeper for small non-profit with min. 5 years exp. Quickbooks, MS Office a must. Some admin duties, event work. Fax resume w/ refs, 540-253-5005 FINANCE MANAGER Warrenton U Methodist 24-30 hrs/wk flex; Duties; A/P, P/R, G/L & Contribn Entry & F/S Reporting for church & preschool; Software: Shelby, MS Excel/Word, QB. $14/hr, No health ins. Exp. a Plus, training available. Fax resume to: 540-347-4230; or email to: offlce@warrentonumc.org ELECTRICAL SUPERINTENDENT Commercial and Residential Experience required. Co. vehicle' with good driving record. Health ins., paid holidays & paid vacation. Responsibilities as assigned. Send resumes to: Mountjoy Electrical Service, Inc. 540-349-9541; 540-349-5041 (fax) Airlie Center Join the Airtic team. Wc offer competitive wages, excellent benefits inchiding; 10IK., tuition assistance, meals, vacation, incentive program, and a positive work environment. Position requires flexible 1 tours, with some weekends and holidays. 3rd Shift Security Guard Full-Time •Excellent communication afcMs •Experience a must •Retired lew enforcement end military encouraged to apply Pi—— apply toi k Airlie Center 6809 Airlie Roed Weznaton, Virpnu 20187 540-428-7113 fe* HKO Airlie. com Bqnel Opportunity Ririplrry— ELECTRICIAN Commercial and Residential Exp. Required. Good driving record. Health Insur., paid holidays & paid vacation. Send Resumes To: Mountjoy Electrical Service, Inc. 540-349-9541; Fax: 540-359-5041 Electricians Low voltage contractor needs qualified candidates 5+ yrs exp in commercial const. Journeyman or Master's lie. req'd. Exc benes. www.ctsi-usalcom. Fax resumes: 703-631-3396 Attn: HR or email jobs@ctsi-usa.com EOE CNA/Home Health Aide Part to Full Time, Days, mostly Fauquier County Benefits & Mileage Hospice of the Rapfdan 540-825-4840/9:00am-4:00pm i 11 11 —|— Classified Sales Consultant Times Community Newspapers, a major Northern Virginia publisher, is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated person with a strong desire to sell and interact with local business owners. Responsibilities include selling print and on-line advertising through standard sales practices including extensive telephone contact, direct-mail sales efforts, blast-faxes, email broadcasts, web-site promotions, telemarketing, etc. Position available in Leesburg, Virginia. Applicant should be proficient, in Microsoft Word, Excel, and searching the web for leads and should possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Great career advancement opportunity and management track for performers. TCN offers competitive benefits and a solid compensation plan with base pay, commission and incentives. To become a part of this high-quality, high-growth organization, send resume and salary requirements to: humanresource@timespapers.com or fax 703.435.5497. (Times Community —EOE HEALTHCARE opportunities GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring for PRN DIETARY AIDE Please contact Cynthia or Candy at 571-248-6100 CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Immediate opening for RN or LPN or 11-7 shift. PT with partial benefits. Come work in a supportive, caring enviroment known for its quality care! Contact: Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton (540)825-2411 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring full-time & part-time PTAs Flexible hours. Please contact Parminder or Candy at 571-248-6100 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring for PRN PTs, OTs and Speech Therapists Please contact Parminder or Candy at 571-248-6100 FAUQUIER HOSPITAL Advanced Care Close at Hand Home Health Opportunities Fauquier Health Systems' Home Health team is growing and seeks the following positions: Physical Therapist Per Diem Speech Therapist RN Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse Licensed Physical Therapy Asst Manager of Rehabilitation Team (Physical Medicine-Home Health) Fauquier Hospital Home Health is a progressive and growing Home Health agency, seeking highly skilled clinicians with high patient care standards. Join an experienced home health staff in providing care the way you’ve always wanted to: one patient at a time, in their own home, meeting their goals. Full or part time schedules considered for a service area of Fauquier and parts of surrounding Prince William, Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. Fauquier Health System is a Planetree facility which exemplifies extraordinary patient care. The rewards and recognition of working in such a patient focused environment are abundant. Come grow with us! Please forward resume to: Fauquier Hospital Attn: Human Resources 500 Hospital Drive Warrenton.VA 20186 540-341-0823 (fax) E-mail: fellerl@fauquierhospital.org GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND "'W REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring full-time, part-time & mmmm. ■ PRN v CNAs llp^flf■ v ■*£■. Please contact Cindy or Candy at S71-24S-6100 Medical Receptionist needed for busy Cardiology practice, full-time, prior experience preferred but not required. Please send resume to: PO Box 610, Culpeper, VA 22701 Fax: 540-829-4178 No phone calls please! GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND ; REHABILITATION CENTER Is how hiring for weekend & part-time: LPNs& RNs ■ pi WM ■ contact Pubbii qi Cwdy m 571-248S100 Piedmont IrttnrnoJ MmdKirm MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ NURSE FT/PT positions avail; flex hours; work w/ docs, patients, labs, ancillary testing; phlebotomy skills preferred; friendly environment; new docs and new space coming soon!) Fax resume to: 540-341-1873 Front Office Receptionist Full-time. Benefits. Non-smoking environment. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume to: 540-341-1873 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 351-0121 WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available: ❖ ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING-RN ❖ MDS COORDINATOR-RN ❖ STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - RN ❖ CHARGE NURSE - RN or LPN 3pm-1lpm & Weekend Program . ❖ CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm & Weekend Program We offer flexible scheduling, competitive wages, bonuses, differentials, holiday pay, PTO, health, vision, dental and life insurance, medical treatment discounts, STD, LTD, tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, retirement plan, credit union membership, 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 taylorc@fauc|uterhospital.org 1 GLAZIER Experienced commercial glazier wanted (new constr, door repairs, glass replacement, mirrors). 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(540)341-0374 >003 Ford Taurus, 4dr, 91K, runs gdod, $5000. (703)926-5992 >003 Honda Civic LX: Tan, AM/FM/CD. excel cond, 65k, $10,800/ obo. (703)777-2166. >004 Chrysler Crossfire, exc cond, fully loaded, 6spd, 29K. $21,500. Call (540)347-9093 2005 Honda Civic EXSE, red, 34.5K, 5spd, moon roof, CD/ MP3, 40+mpg $13,990 540-987-9226 '87 Pontiac Trans AM, T-Tops, 305 TPI, 5 sp, digital dash, SLP exhaust, $1900/obo 917-400-6638 87’ Toyota Camry LE Wagon. 4DR, auto, pwr windows, ac, 170k mi, good cond. $1100/obo 703-866-5839. 90' Mitsubishi Mirage. Runs great. 4DR, 84,800 mi, blue, auto, 4cyl, fair cond - as is. $550 703-771-8330. 94' Mercury Sable Wagon LS. All pwr, looks & runs great, updated VA inspeC & emiss, full size spare. 703-327-4550. '95 Mazda Protege: 112k mi, 4dr, current insp, CD, sunrf, runs fine. Body dented, needs brake work. $850/obo. 703-932-2242 96 Cadillac Deville, blk, 160K, good cond, $2,995. (540)937-4553 96 FORD TAURUS: Gray, 120k mi. Good cond. 6cyl. VA insp. $1595. Aft 5pm wkdys 703-623-1655. 96 Pontiac Firebird, 125K, very good cond, needs eng.$650/obo. (540)439-2267 96 VW Passat, navy blue, - 5sp. 6 cd changer, $3650 (540)347-1656 '97 Chevy Monte Carlo, auto, AC, great cond, $2950/o bo. 540-908-4965 / 703-585-3096 '97 Chrysler TNC LXI. Uhr seats, extended cab, Pwr door/wind. 131k mi. $4200/OBO. Steve 240-464-8131. '97 Ford Crown Victoria: Tinted/elec windows. New tires, great cond. 120k mi $2500. (703)973-4051. 97 Volvo, 960 Sed. Exel cond, 137k mi, AM/FM/ CD/CASS. Pro. maint. 21/28 mpg $4700 703-779-7610 703-431-2473. Ford, '00 Taurus SES24V, V-6, 73k, Ithr, ABS, pwr. N/S, 1 Ownr. $5,250. 703-539-8244, ahusker6cox.net Honda, 96, Accord. V6, all power, 100K mi. Good reliable cond. $3200. 540-338-5081. Hyundai 2000 Elantra GLS Sedan: 5 spd, 4 dr, A/C, PS. PW, PL, AM/FM/CASS. Dual air bags. Sale, dependable. Runs great! • $250Q/obo. BB $3,335. 540-554-8879. Mercury 88 Sable Wagon: 3,8, V6. fully loaded. Good cond. runs, needs work. Best offer. (703)779-2336. Toyota 01 4 Runner Great cond. 4WD, low mi, AC, PS, PW, PDL, Cruise, Dual Airbags, AM/FM/CD, Snroof, Run Brds, Roof Rack, Tow Pkg. New tires. $15K/OBO Meredith 703-409-4092. Volkswagon Jetts '96, very strong engine, 5sp, AC, sunrf, Pioneer stereo, no rust. $2950. (540)347-5064 '01 Chevy Blazer. 4whl drv, 4 dr, 54k mi. Great cond. Loaded, power, cass, hated Ithr seats, $8500. (540)955-0156. 03 Chevy Suburban, 4WD, 1 owner, grge kept, loaded, exc cond. 27K, runs grt. $20,900/ obo. (540)341-1897 93 Toyota Land Cruiser, exc cond, brush guard, 144K, new brakes, runs exc. $8,200. . (540)347-7206 '94 tsuzu Rodeo LS, 132K mi, V6, Runs Gft, AT, all pwr, Cruise, Tilt, good A/C A Heat, $2600, 540-497-1560 94 Isuzu Trooper. 4WD, 5spd, clean, maintenance up to date, 1 35K. $3,400. (540)347-1656 '97 JEEP Grand Cherokee, loaded, red, 4x4, auto, 87K mis, hitch A roof rack, $5200. 540-222-2599 Chevy 2000 Blazer S10 4x4: White, 94K, pw, pi; cruise, nice cond. AC, AM/ FM/ CD, $5750. 703-860-0045. Ford '94 Explorer, 4wd, A/T, Ithr, sunroof, tow pkg. Runs good. Orig. owner. 230K hwy mi. $2,000. 540-554-2220. JEEP 94 Grand Cherok: 4x4 V6 194K, t own, New Sirius Sat, New AM/FM/CD $3,850 703-349-3463. Truck*/ Pickup* 01 Ford F350 SuperOuty Dually PU, 4dr, 7.3L, Diesel, auto, 5th whl, 1 65K, $1 5,500. (202)438-7045 01 Toyota Tundra, V8, 4WD, loaded, exc cond. 1 4 K . (540)272-7090 05 Ford F250 4x4 crew cab, 4dr, low miles, King Ranch pkg, tow pkg. $2 7. ,900. (540)229-4134 05 GMC SIERRA, 1500, w/ V6 Vortec motor, wht / beige int. auto, tilt, 33K mis. New ARE cap. $9,700. 540-987-9434 2000 Chevy Silverado Z71, 4x4, ext cab, loaded, clean, 89K. $11 ,500/obo. (540)829-8444 2000 Ford SVT Lightning, 39k, Red, hard bed cover, at, CD changer, 360 hp, 540-270-7230 $18,100 obo 2003 Dodge Dakota SLT Quad, 4.7L, 40K, 2WO, Custom Cap, PW, PL, cruise, tilt. 540-341-0933 $16,900 2004 Fold F-150 Supercab Lariat XLT pkg. Auto, 2whl drv, bedliner, low mileage. $15k.. (703)435-3922 '96 Dodge Ram 1500 ExtCab w/Bed Liner 125k mi. Runs great. KBB $7,050/Best Otter. (703)932-4499. 99 Chevy 2500: 4x4, extra cab, 8ft bed w/cab. 188k mi. $7500/ OBO. 97 Ford E-150: 182k mi. S3500/OBO. (703)472-3331. '01 Chrysler Town & County Van, AM/FM/ CD, pwr doors, 112K mis, $5500. (540)341-8896 2001 Ford Windstar, Ltd, all power doors, new tires, entertain pkg; grt family car. $7500. (571)237-8218 95 Mercury Villager: 125k mi, good cond, drk grn. All maintenance records avail $2600, 703-464-0232. ’98 Dodge Grand Caravan: All Pwr, 2 sliding drs. 125k mi. Crrt insp/ -amiss. Gd cond. $2600 (703)771-8405. '98 Pontiac Tran Sport: Extended. Extra clean, fully loaded w/TV 97k miles. $5100. (540)338-3511. FORD 95 250 Cargo Service Van w/ shelves & bins. Must see. $2900. 703-723-1590 Ford, '95, Windstar. 93K, loaded, runs well, needs work. $90(Vobo. (703)729-2663. GMC 3/4T 6.2L, diesel, 4spd, 22mpg. New starter, alt, tires, brakes, batteries, glow plugs, wprs, hdlts. $2095. (540)439-2342 YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 351-0121 Buying? Selling? Classifieds WORK! JTirnes. Community Newspapers www.TimesCommunity.com f