Rappahannock News, March 1, 2007

129th Year ... No. 9 =«£**■ ; ■" '"v' ' wi.. Rappahannock County's Family Newspaper Sirpce 1877 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2007 Worldwideattimescommunity.com l0l fcii P ower line fight heating up Dominion opponents pack high school auditorium By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Opposition to a new 500,000-volt power line corridor in Rappahannock County is amping up as more residents join in the fight to prevent Dominion Virginia Power from building a new set of towers in the eastern part of the county. More than 300 people tunneled into Rappahannock County High School’s auditorium on Feb. 22 for a power line presentation sponsored by the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection. “There are no good places to build a power line when the need to build a power line has not been established,” RLEP President Paul Farmer said at the beginning of the meeting. “The need to build this power line has not been established.” From there, PEC President Chris Miller launched into an in-depth presentation that described the size and shape of the proposed towers, questioned Dominion’s reasons for building the new corridor and suggested energysaving measures that can help eliminate the need for new power lines. Dominion executives have said additional power lines are needed to meet the electricity demands of Northern Virginia’s growing population. Company officials predict existing lines may become overloaded as soon as the summer of 2011 if more energy is not pumped into the area via a new transmission corridor. Of the four routes Dominion is considering for the new right-of-way, the existing 500,000-volt corridor that passes through Rappahannock has been deemed the company’s preferred option. The three other proposed routes - one underground and two aboveground - roughly track Interstate 66 in northern Fauquier County. An option to bury the line along I66 has not been removed from consideration, but Dominion officials estimate such a project would cost $1.7 billion. The “preferred” route along the existing corridor is estimated to cost $210 million and a new aboveground corridor along 1-66 would cost an estimated $150 million. Dominion’s Web site says the company will submit the four corridor proposals to the State Corporation See PEC, Page A5 Warren County site selected for regional jail plan By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Warren County administrator Doug Stanley announced Tuesday that the Regional Jail Committee has selected a Warren County site for the regional jail planning study. The jail would serve the counties of Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, and Warren. The site is located in the Warren Industrial Park near the north end of Front Royal. Stanley insists that the site is not set in stone and was merely selected in order to meet a March 1, 2007 filing deadline. “While this site has been identified for planning purposes, the Regional Jail Committee continues to evaluate alternatives in , Page, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties,” said Stanley, noting that the plan selected is currently the most viable option. Other proposed sites include one from Page County officials in the Luray Industrial Park along Stoneybrook Road. In order to change the site, the committee would have to submit an amendment to the original document. Mosley Architects, the designers of the jail, have recommended that any amendments to the proposal be completed by June 1, 2007. Currently, there are no plans to build the regional facility in Rappahannock County, however, Rappahannock County officials are See JAIL, Page A2 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) * Concerned Culpeper Citizens and the Piedmont Environmental Council will host a meeting on Dominion’s power line proposal and its impacts from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, at Jeffersonton Community Oecttec, Address: 5073 Jeffersonton Road W, r: : w Jeffersonton, VA 22742 For more information, contact Bri West at stoptheline@pecva.org. :! • Leant more k? Keep up on the power fine issue and learn how to increase your home’s energy efficiency by visiting these Web sites: Mm * Rappahannock League tor Environmental Protection, ( MinJu mm*Sm r *. v*Yv-? ."*■ v* ; , Www.rtep.org ■ Aj * Piedmont Environmental Council www.pecva.org v ^ : * Enlighten ^ v www.entightenu8a.oig * * Dominion Virginia Poiw^l ^ 15 www.dom.com • Raise your voice PEC and RLEP encourage citizens to express their opinions to representatives in Richmond and Washington. A sample letter and addresses are available on RLEP’s Web site and at the Rappahannock County Public Library. The same information is also displayed in the opinion section of today’s Rappahannock .News. • r ' " S>: - ■ ■ u J •.v Photo by Richard Lykes SWORN IN: John Fox Sullivan was SWom in by Clerk of the Circuit Court Diane Bruce Monday evening to the open seat on the Washington Town Council. Sullivan appointed By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer John Fox Sullivan, the publisher of the Atlantic Monthly and the National Journal, was appointed to the Washington Town Council’s open seat on Monday. Council member Claudia Mitchell nominated Sullivan, who previously served on the town’s Architectural Review Board, and the rest of the council members present unanimously approved the motion. Sullivan was immediately sworn into office by Clerk of the Circuit Court Diane Bruce. Mayor Eugene Leggett then showed Sullivan to former Vice Mayor Reinhardt Lynch’s seat at the council’s table. The vacancy on the council arose in January, when Lynch moved out of town. Sullivan’s appointment fills the vacant spot on the council, and the new vice mayor will be chosen from among all the council members at another meeting. The town now has to fill Sullivan’s former spot on the Architectural Review Board and Robert Ballard’s seat on the Ibwn Planning Commission. Wastewater update Leggett announced that the environmental assessment for the town’s planned wastewater treatment plant is under way. He said the report will likely be ready to submit to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in mid-March, and the DEQ may take up to two months to process the findings. “That will be a major hoop for us to jump through to qualify for the loan,” Leggett said, referring to the town’s plans to finance the wastewater treatment system. In December, the DEQ’s State Water Control Board approved the town for a $4 million loan at 0 percent interest for 20 years. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Charlie Spiering Cantor comes to town Congressman Eric Cantor paid a visit to the Town of Washington last Friday to meet with county officials and visit area businesses. Cantor was welcomed by Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy, Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Anderson, County Republican Committee Chairman Kirk Milam, Vice Chair Demaris Miller and her husband, Jim Miller. Cantor visited several businesses within the Washington area including the Shops at the Inn at Little Washington, the Country Cafe, and R.H. Ballard Art, Rug and Home. He purchased a bracelet at Chris Goodine’s Designs in Gold and Silver for his wife, Diana. Cantor also visited the Clerk of the Circuit Court Office, the Sheriff’s Office and the County Administration Building, speaking with county officials and members of the public. Cantor assured residents that he was aware of Dominion Power’s power line proposal through parts of Rappahannock and released this statement, “I have many questions about the proposed route that Dominion Power Company has chosen that will run through parts of Rappahannock and Culpeper. I have been in contact with county officials in Rappahannock and Culpeper as well as Dominion Power and I am in the process of gathering information. Ensuring the safety of residents and respecting the rights of property owners are my priorities." Pictured with Congressman Cantor are Robert and Joanie Ballard and Chris Goodine. EWSMAKE ■ F Past in pictures “Rappahannock County - Images of America" is a new book that you will want in your collection. See Page B1. Rapp’s grapplers Three Rappahannock wrestlers are heading to the State competition this coming weekend. See Page A6. Desirable dirt Healthy habitats need healthy soil and how you make that happen will be the subject at the next workshop. See Page B1. Ten tips Nail technician Wendy Dauria will be a new addition at The Hair Gallery in Washington. See Page A8.

Growing medical practice seeking zoning change By Kevin A£len Rappahannock News Staff Writer Growth has come more quickly than expected for Dr. John F. McCue’s medical practice. And now the family physician is trying to keep up with a burgeoning patient list his Mountainside Medicine by hiring more employees, extending his business hours and expanding his building’s parking area. But before McCue can do any of that, he needs approval to rezone his property from agricultural to general commercial. The doctor brought the rezoning application before the Rappahannock County Planning Commission on Feb. 21, and the commission voted unanimously to recommend that the County Board of Supervisors approve the zoning change. . McCue’s practice has grown from serving 500 patients to 5,000 patients since it opened in 2001. “We didn’t expect to grow this fast,” he told the commission. McCue said he needs to hire more workers to accommodate his growing clientele and wants to expand and move the parking area to the rear of the building. He said he has no plans to make any changes to the building itself or to build any new structures on the property. The 2.15-acre lot is located in Rappahannock’s General Commercial Overlay District near Rappahannock County Elementary School on the north side of U.S. 211. The commercial area is designated in the county’s comprehensive plan. One citizen stood up to oppose the permit application. Mike Brown Sr., who owns land adjacent to Mountainside, said the property was originally zoned for a single-family dwelling and McCue was allowed to operate a professional office there under a specialuse permit granted to the previous owner. Brown accused the doctor of violating the terms of that special permit by employing more than three people and said the building does not meet setback requirements for general commercial zoning. County Administrator John McCarthy, who in November notified McCue that he was operating in violation of his permit, told the commissioners that the property does not meet the 75-foot setback required for a commercial zone, but since the structure is already there it is “grandfathered” and considered to be in good standing with its zoning. “It is very typical to grandfather spmething if it already existed,” said Board of Zoning Appeals Commissioner Alex Sharp. Piedmont District Commissioner Gary Settle noted that the general commercial area was created to foster business growth. Hampton District Commissioner Alvin Henry, who represents the district where the physician’s office is located, added that other businesses, such as Rappahannock National Bank, have succeeded in the commercial area. “This is where we wanted commercial activities to grow,” he said. “This is a success in planning you’re seeing here.” Prior to motioning that the commission recommend the permit for approval, Henry pointed out the importance of having a doctor in a rural area like Rappahannock. “I can’t think of anything that benefits Rappahannock County more than having a doctor,” he said. Brown hires Konick The Board of Supervisors will consider the rezoning request at its 7 p.m. meeting on Monday, and attorney and former county zoning administrator David Konick has sent a letter outlining Brown’s concerns to each member of the board. they're headed to Tri-County Feeds. 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She assists the physical and occupational therapists with helping patients regain their strength and independence, and she thoroughly enjoys the rewards of helping others. 'A lot of the patients thank me, she says, 'just for helping them get out of bed.' The secret to Mary's success has always been her compassion for the patients and her pleasant disposition. 'I always smile and speak to everyone,* she says. Even the strangers 1 pass in the hallways. When you smile and offer a warm greeting you can make friends with anyone.' FAUQUIER HOSPITAL Advanced Cart Clou at Hand wwwfauquierhospital org Physician Referral & Community Link: 540.3490588 referral(a)fauquierhospital.org “No one is questioning Dr. McCue’s professional credentials or the fine service his clinic provides to the community, but the board should not... overlook the ongoing violation or give the applicant any special consideration,” Konick wrote. The letter also says the rezoning request qualifies as “spot zoning” if the board allows rezoning for McCue’s property, which does not have direct frontage on U.S. 211, without rezoning the two adjacent agriculturally zoned parcels. Furthermore, the letter says, the commission’s recom mendation does not have any conditions that would prevent more intensive commercial uses on the property in the future. Among other objections in the eight-page letter, Konick writes that Mountainside Medicine’s driveway is too narrow to meet commercial-zone standards and an illegal or more intensive use cannot be grandfathered, as the commission discussed. In his conclusion, Konick writes that the commission’s “rush to judgment” on McCue’s property could lead to litigation if the decision is challenged by adjoining landowners. Permit tabled The commission also recommended approval for two more noncontroversial permit applications at the Feb. 21 meeting and tabled a special-exception permit for an efficiency apartment Elizabeth Lee wants to build for herself on Main Street in Sperryville. Lee wants to create the apartment in an existing shed behind a two-story building she owns in the village’s downtown. She said she has no plans to change the size or shape of the shed. Martin Woodard, who owns the adjacent Thornton River House, said he thinks the shed may partially be on his property and raised concerns about parking for tenants on Lee’s third-ofan-acre lot. Echoing concerns about parking, Settle asked the commission to table the application until its next monthly meeting on March 21. Settle said the required parking for the apartment should be based on the square footage of the building and wants to see a more complete parking plan for the property. Boundary line adjustment policy moves forward By Kevin Allen * Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Washington Town Planning Commission has reached a milestone in its ongoing efforts to formulate a policy that will guide future adjustments to the town’s boundaries. On Monday, the commission recommended the policy to the Town Council, which will decide whether the guidelines are fit for an amendment to Washington’s comprehensive plan. The policy-making process was stimulated by a petition from residents of the Piedmont neighborhood, which is immediately west of the town at Piedmont and Oden avenues. Piedmont residents started the petition in June as an effort to be included in the town’s planned wastewater treatment system. They have been told by town officials that they do not need to join the town to be added to the wastewater system, but the petitioners have said they also want to be able to vote in town elections and run for town offices. Piedmont residents have also said at prior Planning Commission meetings that racism was the reason the neighborhood was segregated from the town in the past. Historically, Piedmont has been mostly comprised of black residents and the neighborhood is still referred to as “Blacksburg” by some locals. Members of the Town Council and Planning Commission have been receptive to the idea of adjusting Washington’s borders to include Piedmont, but before they decide on the petition they want to finalize a polity to guide such decisions. The policy the Planning Commission is recommending is generic and does not mention the Piedmont petition. Under the recommended policy, properties added from the county to the town wifi have their county zoning classification translated to similar or more restrictive town standards; will not be able to be subdivided until, the Town Council approves a zoning change; will become part of the town’s Historic District, which is subject to Architectural Review Board standards; and will be required to connect all Jail From Page A1 participating in the planning process. “We’re in,” said Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy, “We’re proceeding forward with the project.” The facility will cost an estimated $55 million to build and $8.5 million to operate annually. Rappahannock would take a smaller role in financing the project, estimating the county to contribute about 7 percent of those costs. The jail would have a capaci ty of 442 inmates. McCarthy noted that it will eventually save taxpayers money, as it would cost roughly $53 per inmate per day in the proposed facility. Currently, McCarthy noted, it costs Rappahannock taxpayers twice as much per day to hold inmates in the county jail. The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will vote on the jail proposal in upcoming months, however, any financial commitments are still a long way oflF. “We won’t be borrowing money for the project until late fall or this time next year,” said McCarthy. In Loving Memory of Little Johnny The Bible says there is a place That someday I will see. Where there will be no sickness or pain to bother me. I’ll walk upon a street of gold Glorious beauty I will share | In a place called Heaven "where I’ll need no wheelchair.” Happy I4th Birthday Johnny (March 5th) We love you and miss yon so modi! Love, Mom, Dad, & Brother existing habitable structures to the town’s water and wastewater systems and pay the associated rates and connection fees as soon as those services are available. Before the boundary line adjustment policy is enacted, it needs to be approved as an amendment to the town’s comprehensive plan. Both the Tbwn Council and the Planning Commission will be required to advertise and hold public hearings before an amended comprehensive plan is approved, Tbwn Attorney John Bennett said. Zoning ordinance The town’s zoning and subdivisions ordinance is being reorganized to include all town ordinances that relate to land use, including those pertaining to flood plains and the historic district. “These documents have been in need of revision since the comprehensive plan was passed in August of ‘06,” Planning Commission Chairman Gary Schwartz said. Milt Herd, a consultant that is assisting the Planning Commission with the document, outlined the major changes to the ordinance at the commission’s meeting Monday. Under the changes, agricultural uses would be shifted from a by-right use to requiring a special permit. A special permit would also be required for retail spaces of more than 1,000 square feet. The ordinance also includes measures that encourage cluster development to preserve open space in rural residential zones of the town. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com • On Thursday, March 1, the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street. • On Monday, March 5, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at a 2 p. m. session and again at 7 p.m. Both meetings will be at the courthouse on Gay Street. 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New charges mount against Gray By Hilary Lewis Rappahannock News Staff Writer A Culpeper Grand Jury came back with a five count indictment against Ricky Javon Gray, 29, on Tuesday, Feb. 20 after hours of deliberation. The first charge was capitol murder, followed by arson, possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and abduction. Gray is accused of the December 18, 2005 murder of Sheryl Ann “Sherri” Warner, 37, a legal secretary and mother of three in Culpeper. Warner, who worked for a time and was well known in Rappahannock County. was found shot and hanged with an electrical cord in the basement of her Reva home, which had been set on fire. Gray was previously charged with the lesser offense of first degree murder and plead not guilty, but that charge was dropped after Tuesday’s indictment. Gray now faces the maximum penalty for capitol murder, which is death. Commonwealth’s Attorney, Gary Close, refused to answer why these indictments were filed against Gray now and not months ago. “I can’t discuss charging decisions at this time, he said following Gray’s indictment. At his last appearance in Culpeper Circuit Court on Jan. 8, Gray’s court appointed attorney, Kevin Smith, commented that he would move for a change of venue for the trial, which was set for July. But now, after new charges were brought against Gray on Feb. 20, Smith will not be able to serve as Gray’s attorney Ricky Javon Gray Washington business fit to print By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County residents looking to impress dinner guests with fancy party invitations, make a professional statement with a set of business cards or just need a few color copies made have a new local option to serve their printing needs. Belmont Printing, which performs printing jobs for Belmont Partners and PacWest Transfer in the Town of Washington, opened to the public last month on Main Street. Entrepreneur Joseph Meuse owns Belmont Partners and PacWest Transfer and wanted to make the printing services available to the public to fill an unmet need in the community, Printing Manager Lindsay Alexander said. ‘There’s really not anywhere out here where someone can have 50 copies made,” she said. The business offers digital color copying and design for business cards, stationary, invitations and similar publications. Tf we can’t do it now, well figure out a way to do it,” Alexander said, adding that the print shop can send out orders for people who need large quantities of copies made. Alexander’s background is in publication and direct mail design, and her talents are available to customers who need Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen START THE PRESS: Lindsay Alexander heads Belmont Printing, which is open to the public at 261 Main St. in the Town of Washington. some help laying out what they want. Belmont Printing will have a sign up in the front of the building soon, Alexander said. Customers can enter through either the front or back doors at 261 Main St., but it’s best to go through the back door for direct access to'the print shop, which • is in the basement below the Belmont Partners marketing department. Belmont Printing is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Printing Manager Lindsay Alexander at 540-675-6282 or lalexander® belmontpartners.net. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com Scrabble School Foundation to apply for $250k grant By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Scrabble School Preservation Foundation is aiming for a $250,000 grant that will play a central role in helping the group move forward with adapting the vacant school into a Heritage and Senior Center for Rappahannock County. See SCRABBLE, Page A5 Insuring Farms & Fine Homes Since 1950 C EDWARD U/ATtRS" I N S U R A¥ N C £ 808 East Main Street, Luray, VA 22835 Office: 540-743-7151 | Fax:540-743-1853 E-mail: cewaters@shentel.net DAVID C. 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. Call us at the number below or visit our website for more details. 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Editorial & Opinion Rappahannock debase Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2007 Our View Don’t mess with the general fund Heading out west from points north brings you to the blissful, rolling hills of Rappahannock County where gridlock isn’t a problem. But for our neighbors in Northern Virginia, and that seems to include Fauquier County now, traffic woes are plentiful. The good news about the General Assembly’s passage of a Republican-powered transportation bill Saturday is that the plan represents the first major infusion of new funds for road and rail projects in Virginia since 1986. That’s a whopping 21 years. The bill, HB3202, provides hope — something seriously lacking for Northern Virginia drivers engulfed in daily gridlock. State senators passed the transportation plan 21-18, and the bill sailed through the House 64-34. Now, here’s the bad news. And there’s plenty of it. HB 3202 calls for the state to use $2.5 billion in bonds over the next eight years to be paid back with monies normally reserved for general fund purposes, such as schools, public safety and health. We should not mess with general fund revenues. There are other ways to generate monies for road improvements - a statewide gasoline tax and a statewide increase in vehicle registration fees. Virginia’s state gas tax is 17.5 cents a gallon, 16 cents for diesel. Maryland is at 23.5 cents a gallon, and North Carolina’s gas tax is 30.2 cents a gallon. HB 3202 gives local jurisdictions the authority to levy taxes and user fees. The bill gives Northern Virginia the long-elusive tools to battle traffic congestion. But the bill is wrong in its current form. Gov. Tim Kaine (D) will have a difficult time convincing local jurisdictions, which just passed a $51 million road referendum last November. What's wrong with a $10 statewide increase in vehicle registration fees? Maybe $15 would be better, if that’s what it takes to stay away from general fund monies. It’s true that the thought of raising taxes in an election year gives Republicans a case of the hives. But it took GOP leaders much too long to conclude that new funding is needed for transportation. Kaine campaigned for office on improving roads throughout the state, notably in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. He’ll surely massage the bill in the next month, as legislators are expected to reconvene April 4 to consider the governor’s changes. Kaine realizes there are numerous issues to address. HB3202 was constructed behind closed doors, with few people involved. Some say it was just “old-time Virginia politics.” Kaine will start this week to search out the opinions of local elected officials to fix the bill’s problems in an effort toward reaching a long-term, statewide transportation solution. He’d be foolish not to. There are too many stakeholders in this issue. It’s an election year and Republicans knew they had to come up with something. The hunch here is that the bill, in its current form, doesn’t have a prayer of becoming law. It still needs an drastic overhaul. Let’s trust the governor to come up with the proper remedy. Point/Counterpoint: Disappointed This second round was disappointing in that I got the impression that it was largely repetition. I doubt that a third in the series would bring any new or startling revelations. Bill Freitag Flint Hill Photo by Richard Lykes Five star Each year, Chef Patrick O’Connell and his talented staff at the Inn at Little Washington produce benefit cooking classes which always are sold-out events. In a much appreciated spirit of generosity, O’Connell donates the proceeds of those cooking classes to the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community to support its various programs, including the Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour in the fall, Friday night at the Movies, Second Friday at the Library Series in the fall and spring, and various student activities sponsored by the organization. In recognition of that extraordinary gift to the Rappahannock community, RAAC’s president, Claudia Mitchell, recently presented a framed tribute expressing that appreciation to Chef O’Connell at the Inn. Letters Packed but no power? The power line meeting of last Thursday was certainly well attended and provided some key information for me. My disappointment was that there was a noticeable absence; neither of our State legislators (Senator and Delegate) was present. Fauquier County has Delegate Athey publishing his stance and actions almost weekly in the local press. I haven’t heard a peep from Obenshain or Gilbert. The same goes for our US Congressional delegation. Senator Warner has been very vocal as has Congressman Wolfe in the Fauquier case. What about Congressman Cantor and Senator Webb? Or am I missing something? It really seems that Rappahannock is not important to our politicians. Bill Freitag Flint Hill Help fund the fight The Greve Family foundation has announced a generous gift to the Piedmont Environmental Council, PEC, to help fight the Dominion power line proposals. John Kiser, a philanthropist, author and a long time resident of Rappahannock county announced the challenge matching grant (one for one) in the amount of $100,000. The community is grateful to the Greve foundation. We recognize the challenge of collecting an equal purse. The PEC board and the RLEP power line task force are soliciting donations to be made to PEC and/or to RLEP (PEC, PO Box 460 Warrenton VA 20188, RLEP, PO box 94, Washington VA 22747.) Dominion and Allegheny Power have announced plans for a 500-kilovolt power line through Frederick, Warren, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Fauquier, Prince William and Loudoun counties. The proposed towers would stand up to 177 feet tall and require a 150-200 foot wide right-of-way. The line would cut through private land, publicly held open space, neighborhoods, historic sites, historic districts, magnificent view sheds and a high concentration of conservation easements. Allegheny and PJM Interconnection are seeking federal eminent domain authority (through FERC) for the siting of this line Citizens of the Piedmont are encouraged to flood our elected official’s mail with letters of opposition to this proposed Dominion power line route. Information on the Dominion proposal, sample letter and addresses of elected official are available on the RLEP web site: http://rlep.org follow the link to power line task force, and the PEC web site www.pecva.org Paper copies of a sample letter and addresses of elected officials are available in the Rappahannock county public library. Monira Rifaat RLEP Power Line Task Force Sample letter for power line opponents Citizens of Rappahannock are encouraged to flood our elected officials with letters of opposition to this proposed Dominion power line route. Sample letter: Please print and send by U.S. mail or by fax. E-mail works, but can easily be deleted. Dear Govemor/Senator/Delegate (list name), As citizens and friends of the Commonwealth of Virginia, as electric power ratepayers, as land owners and residents of Rappahannock County, we reject Dominion’s Loudoun line transmission proposal as a vision for our land, our homes and neighborhoods, and for America’s air and energy policy. We will not choose one ill-conceived route over another. The alternatives presented by Dominion are not alternatives at all in that they fail to examine the full range of solutions. These include energy conservation, higher efficiency standards and demand-side management. Our founding fathers cherished this land, lived and died here. Democracy was born and took shape on this land. Much blood has been let defending this land and the principles of liberty and justice. Like those before us, we will stand to defend those principles and this land. The potential use of federal and state condemnation powers for the proposed Mount Storm to Loudoun transmission line is unacceptable. There has been no public and transparent study or clear understanding provided of why the use of such extraordinary powers justified. We protest the effort by PJM Interconnection, Allegheny Power and Dominion Power to request early National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor designation in our communities by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy for the following reasons: 1. There has not been an adequate consideration of specific alternatives to new transmission lines, including a full range of demand-management and peak-demand reduction measures; energy conservation measures; and alternative transmission technologies and upgrades; 2. There has not been an assessment of impacts on the environment, a requirement by the National Environmental Policy Act, which is reasonable given the demonstrated potential impacts on historic, scenic, natural and cultural resources in the proposed corridor; and 3. Dominion should be required to provide the public records with the data and assumptions to enable independent verification of the claimed potential for power disruptions in Northern Virginia. (Your name) (Your address) Contact information for elected officials The Honorable Samuel Bodman Secretary U.S. Dept, of Energy 1000 Independence Ave. SW Washington, D.C. 20586 Senator John Warner 225 Russell Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-2023 Fax:202-224-6295 Senator Jim Webb Senate Russell Building Cl Washington, DC 20510 202-224-4024 Fax: 202-228-6363 Congressman Frank Wolf 10th District Representative 241 Cannon Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-5136 Fax: 202-225-0437 Congressman Eric Cantor 7th District Representative 329 Cannon Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-2815 Delegate C. Todd Gilbert P.O. Box 309 Woodstock, VA 22664 540-459-7550 Fax: 540-786-6310 Senator Mark D. Obenshain P.O. Box 555 Harrisonburg, VA 22803 540-437-1451 Fax: 540-437-3101 Questions? Contact the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection. E-mail: powerline@rlep.org Address: Power Line Task Force do Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection PO. Box 94 Washington, VA 22747

Pec From Page A1 Commission by the end of April. ‘A different emphasis’ PEC has been on the front lines of the campaign to prevent Dominion from building the corridor in northern Fauquier, and Miller said on Thursday that the new proposal poses “the same problem, but with a different emphasis.” Miller said Dominion’s plan is not about preventing future electric deficiencies in Northern Virginia but about increasing company profits by delivering inexpensive electricity from coal-fired power plants in the Ohio Valley to Northeastern states. Miller said PEC has requested data to confirm Dominion’s claim for increasing electricity demand, but the power company has not provided those numbers. Miller said available technology could be used in Northern Virginia to achieve a 10 percent reduction in energy usage, which would equal the 3,000 megawatts Dominion would get from adding the new transmission corridor. But Dominion - the 34th largest greenhouse-gas emitter in the world - has not explored those possibilities, Miller said. According to Dominion’s Web site, the company plans to provide price incentives to customers who cut their energy consumption during times of peak demand. But that will not provide enough relief to resolve the problem of overloaded lines, the site says. Miller encouraged people to take the simple step of replacing their incandescent fight bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs, which use 75 percent less energy. He also mentioned the possibility of building a clean-energy plant to produce electricity for the soon-to-expand Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County and upgrad Scrabble From Page A3 Scrabble School was built in 1921 for local black children during the days of segregation and has sat empty since it closed in 1968, when integration was enforced in county schools. If approved by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, the funding will be used to renovate the historic building in the southern part of the county. Another boost to the project came last week in the form of a $12,500 matching-funds grant from the General Assembly. The foundation had originally requested $50,000, but the amount was cut along with several other projects as the General Assembly worked to shore up money for state transportation projects. “Now that we have this $12,500, that’s our impetus to move forward,” foundation president Bob Lander said. “It’s less than we wanted, but it’s more than we had.” Lander added that the foundation would not have received the grant at all without the efforts of Del. Tbdd Gilbert and Sen. Mark Obenshain, who made sure the General Assembly appropriated some funding for the project. The entire Heritage and Senior Center project is estimated to cost $450,000, and other funding will come from federal, county and private contributions. The county already owns the Scrabble School site. Two-for-one deal The Scrabble School project will preserve and educate people about the historic building as well as provide much-needed social space for Rappahannock’s senior citizens. The county’s current senior center is housed in rented space on Mount Salem Avenue in the Ibwn of Washington and can only accommodate up to 30 people. A new center at Scrabble School will be able to serve as many as 55 seniors. Rappahannock Senior Site Supervisor Darcy Canton said she thinks more people would get involved with activities at the center if more space were available. The foundation is seeking skilled and unskilled volunteers to help with the building renovation and $12,500 in donations are needed to receive the full amount of the matching-funds grant recently awarded by the General Assembly. For more information about the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation, visit www. scrabbleschool.org or call 540675-5330. Tax-deductible donations can be mailed to Scrabble School Preservation Foundation, 174 Scrabble Road, Scrabble, VA 22716. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com ing - rather than shutting down - the Mirant Power Plant in Alexandria. Another option would be to replace wires on existing towers with 765,000-volt wires, which representatives from American Electric Power said was possible during a presentation they made to PEC. A bigger footprint Miller also emphasized that the new corridor will not be entirely in the existing right-ofway but will be adjacent to .it. “Veiy little of it is on existing right-of-way,” Miller said. “They’re co-locating it.” If the new steel-lattice towers are built, they will be up to 150-feet tall, Miller said. The towers in the existing corridor through Rappahannock stand at about 80 feet. Miller also 'questioned Dominion executives’ motives for changing their position on where the best location is for a new corridor. So far, all of their proposals have drawn sharp opposition from local residents. “We think they’re just moving it around until they find a soft spot,” he said. Miller said the new route will cross several scenic and historic areas as it makes its way through Frederick, Warren, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Fauquier and Prince William counties before reaching its destination at a substation just over the Loudoun County line. One such spot is the Rappahannock River, which the state has designated a scenic river. “Before you condemn someone’s land you better have a damn good reason for it, and we don’t think they do,” Miller said. "The Virginia Piedmont carries an inordinate amount of 500kilovolt lines in this part of the country, and we don’t even use any of this power.” Dominion does not have any customers in Rappahannock County. Rappahannock residents were joined at the meeting by several citizens from Culpeper and Fauquier counties who are fighting Dominion’s plan in their hometowns. “I spent 20 years paying off a mortgage and now my land is basically condemned,” Delaplane resident Cameron Eaton said. “I would not want any of you to be in the shoes that I was in.” She encouraged citizens to contact their officials with real letters, rather than e-mails. “You’ve got to make some noise, you’ve got to write some letters,” she said. Miller noted that Sen. John Warner has spoken out against the power fine proposal, but Sen. Jim Webb has not yet taken a public posi tion on the matter. Not in my backyard When an audience member asked Miller if PEC has chosen a preferred corridor of the four proposed, he said the organization is fighting all of the proposals. The same person also asked if the power line fight is becoming a case of “not in my backyard” battles between neighboring counties. “As an organization and as a collection of communities, I don’t think anyone is saying, ‘I’m glad it’s in Rappahannock,’ ” he answered. Miller commented that, as a percentage of the county’s total population, Rappahannock had the best turnout for any of the meetings PEC has hosted about the power line issue. He also offered encouragement to anyone who thinks victory is impossible against Dominion’s deep pockets and political clout. “Twelve years ago I took on a job fighting Disney and people said it was impossible,” he said, referring to the PEC campaign that thwarted the company’s plan to build a historical theme park in Haymarket. He also mentioned that PEC helped foil a proposal to build a 30,000-home development in Loudoun County and the Western Bypass, or “Outer Beltway,” still has not been built some 30 years after it was proposed. The battle against Dominion is against all odds, but that is no different from those other efforts, Miller said. “There’s been this incredible uprising of the population,” he said. “And I’ve never seen anything like it.” E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com mm W1 -■ ; imm 11" HiM Mil RED DOT BONUS SAVINGS COUPON • VALID MARCH 2-5 > EXTRA 15% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE OF RED DOT MERCHANDISE Valid on Red Dot merchandise only. 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First time at states By Christine Krapf Special to the Rappahannock News WILLIAMSBURG — The Rappahannock County High School Scholastic Bowl team made a statement Saturday afternoon. It hopes that its first trip to the Group A state tournament is not its last. "Ib make it to the state tournament, we must have done something right,” Rappahannock County sophomore cocaptain A.J. Collins said. “We would have preferred to finish first or second, but well be back.” The Panthers finished fourth in the state tournament at The College of William & Mary, bowing out to Region A runner up Mathews, 290-85, in the consolation semifinals. “We’re the first team to get there (to states), and to do so well,” Rappahannock senior Josh Makela added, “it felt really good.” The tournament is a double-elimination competition. In each match, there are two rounds of 15, tossup questions and one round of direct questions. The questions focus on such topics as history and social studies, English and literature, various branches of science, mathematical computations and pop culture. Still, Rappahannock County can consider its first state trip a success. After dropping the opening match to Region C champion Radford, 205-140, the Panthers rallied to stop Region D champion Honaker, 270-85, and Region A champion West Point, 180-145. “We’ve come an awful long way this year,” Rappahannock County head coach David Naser said, “and we’re not finished yet.” This is arguably the best season that the Panthers have enjoyed in Scholastic Bowl competition. They finished secjnd in the Bull Run District and Region B tournaments to eventual state champion George Mason. They also made strong showings in touraa Photo by Jan Makela FINAL FOUR: Rappahannock County High School history teacher Jim West (right) and head academic teacher coach Dave Naser (left) offer encouragement and advice to from left to right, seated, Jesse Palmer, Clay Vickers, A.J. Collins and Josh Makela. The Panthers made the most of their first trip to the Group A state Scholastic Bowl tournament, finishing fourth. Bull Run District rival George Mason captured the championship. merits at Spotswood and Maggie L. Walker high schools, respectively. Not only did they face George Mason, but the Panthers competed against Charlottesville, the Group AA state champion, and Thomas Jefferson High School for the Sciences and Technology and Princess Anne, the No. 2 and 3 finishers in the Group AAA ranks. Three of Rappahannock’s four starters graduate but plan to attend college this fall. William & Mary accepted Makela on its early decision plan. Jesse Palmer earned early decision acceptance from Stanford University. Co-captain Clay Vickers already has been offered admission to Georgetown University and the University of North Carolina. While Rappahannock County came home satisfied with a fourth-place finish, it could only wonder if it could have taken a higher spot — if some misfortunes had not occurred. After losing to Radford in the opening round, the Panthers dropped into the losers bracket. Although they persevered over Honaker and West Point, they were drained. Each match lasted more than an hour. The quiz masters often mispronounced words in the questions. There were questions about match rules before the competition with Honaker started. A timekeeper for the West Point match struggled to reset the clock several times. Then, Rappahannock left the tournament in search of a place to eat. When the Panthers returned about 26 minutes later with their lunches in tow, they learned that they had to return to competition. “We had four minutes to eat after having to walk across the road to find food,” Palmer said. “It was really annoying and unexpected.” Mathews, meanwhile, had more than an hour to rest and eat between matches. Vickers believes that if Rappahannock had received proper time to eat and rest, the outcome might have been different. “It’s just frustrating, but it’s not our fault,” he added. “We should have been given an hour.” Naser tried to reason with tournament officials that his See BOWL, Page A7 School News from Around the County Wakefield Country Day School Assembly showcases poetry, music, dance The 10th grade English class led off Wakefield’s assembly with a tribute to American poets Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. The students dressed in costumes to illustrate Whitman’s, “I Hear America Singing” and Dickinson’s, “Nature is What We See.” The poetry readings were followed by a group of students A representing kindergarten through third grade who demonstrated a dance routine that had been choreographed and taught to their classes by the WCDS Dance Team. Music teacher Betsy Neph then presented the primary school students, who sang a “Song of Appreciation” to the teachers and staff. More college acceptances College Advisor Marsha Dowell was delighted to announce the latest news for the Class of 2007 college acceptances: Amir Arsalan - Saint Joseph’s University - awarded See NEWS, Page A7 Photo courtesy of Kathie Russo ON STAGE: Wakefield Country Day first graders performed a dance routine during the school’s assembly. /\ yA 2 Southern skates Brundm ytm trust u>ho know. 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Conner Miller was the Region B champion wrestler in his weight class of 103 lbs. Miller’s first match did not have ,a wrestler, however, he beat Justin Scearce from Chatham, pinning him in the first period. Miller also won against Maximo Gonzales with a match score of 7-4. Arne Utne placed second in his weight class of 189 lbs. pinning both Colton Swinson from Rivershead High School, and Alex Traugutt from Wilson Memorial High School. In the finals, however, Utne was pinned by Nick Keel from Chatham, Va. Davy 'Ibrrence placed third in his 112 lbs. weight class, beating Phil Congolton from Wilson Memorial High School with a score of 12-1 but lost 3-0 to Jonathon Brill from Strasburg High School. Tbrrence was able to bounce back by pinning Thien Tran from Manassas Park and won against Tristan Rion from Buffalo Gap in the consolation finals beating him 4-3. The three wrestlers will compete in the state competition at the Salem Civic Center which will begin at 10 a.m. on March 2. “These wrestlers have the competitive spirit and have a legitimate shot at winning the whole thing,” said Assistant Coach Hodge Miller. “I would hope that we can duplicate the success that we experienced last year.” ■ .f. t.Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Chartie Sphering DETAILS OF A DISCOVERY: Craig Mello discusses the difference between RNA and DNA. STUMP THE SCIENTIST: Jim Mello, the father of both Craig and Roger Mello, chuckles after stumping his son during the question period. From the audience, Jim asked his son how many genes were in a cottonwood tree. Nobel Prize winner visits high school By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Family fame was shared with a group of area students, as Nobel Prize winner Dr. Craig Mello presented a lecture about his scientific achievement at the Rappahannock High School auditorium last Wednesday Craig Mello is the brother of Rappahannock County High School Principal Roger Mello. The Mello family recently returned from the Nobel Prize awards ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden. Dr. Craig Mello and his colleague, Dr. Andrew Z. Fire o f Standford were awarded the 2006 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their 1998 discovery in the field of RNA interference (RNAi.) They discovered ways to naturally turn off or “silence” genes that may be responsible for causing a wide range of sicknesses. RNAi is currently used for treatments in macular degeneration as scientists hope that working with RNA will lead to new treat-' ments for difficult illnesses such as HIV/AIDS' and cancer. Craig Mello presented a detailed summ^' ry of his discoveries, and answered questions about his career in science. When he waB asked how he won the Nobel Prize, Mello responded. “It’s important to find something that yotflike doing and you will probably be good at it?*; He stated that science in a lab was diffejv ent than learning from textbooks and added • that it was important to remain persistent in! the field of science. I * “I find that science is a lot of fun,” he said; • “If you get to that point where you enjoy the! research, you won’t care whether or not you; win a prize or not.” Email the reporter at cspieringQtimespapers.com Interdisciplinary Writing Program \New Science & Technology Building • New technologicallyintegrated Library • Nationally recognized literary Magazine • Academics • Arts • Athletics Open Home A Tom for Upper, Middle A Lower School Thursday • March 15 • 9tf) -11:00 AM Wednesday • May 16 • 9fl0 -11.00 AM feted**** Wtkeficld School tifi C>lt£SE PREPtBIIORT SCHOOL 4439 Old Tavern Road ♦ The Plains, VA Grades Pre-K -12 540.2S3.7600 www.wakefieldschool.org Bus service available: Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun 4 Fauquier Counties

Headwaters - Fostering educational excellence in Rappahannock County • By Amy Silver O’Leary • Special to the Rappahannock News I Ten years ago, Headwaters was launched as a volunteer, grassroots organization! Started by a group of Rappahannock County public school parents to provide independent support for the public school system and to increase community involvement in education, Headwaters is independent of the public schools but works closely with them. As the organization celebrates its tenth anniversary, a very special Annual Board Retreat is planned for the second weekend in March. Organizational consultant Alaina Love Cugnon, a county resident who is involved with a variety of local non-profits, will assist Headwaters Directors and staff in reviewing the last ten years and planning the future. Alaina is the President and co-founder of HRx Renaissance Consortium, Inc., and the creator and author of the Renaissance Reconnections™ Program. With 25 years of business experience, she consults to Fortune 500 firms as well as small, independent companies, hospitals and foreign government organizations. Alaina provides strategic leadership, organizational development and individual coaching consulting services to executives in a variety of industries. Her passion is helping leaders to transition themselves and others into new, fulfilling and purpose-linked roles. Eveiyone at Headwaters feels extremely privileged to be working with such a skilled facilitator as we envision our next ten years. As recounted in the February 21 Rappahannock News, Superintendent Bob Chappell has released his proposed 2007-08 school budget. The School Board, which has held several public work sessions to solicit public comment on the budget, will hold a formal public hearing on March 20 at 7:30 p.m. “I think Dr. Chappell has shown a high degree of fiscal responsibility in this year’s budget,” remarked Headwater. Chair Helen Williams “I Alaina Cugnon applaud his efforts to keep our teacher salaries from slipping further behind those in adjoining districts.” In other Headwaters news, board member Lucille Niessen is busy planning the 2007 Summer Workshops series. With the proposed school budget cutting summer school transportation to save money, we’ll be looking for creative ways to make sure all children who want to attend a Summer Workshop can get there. Other programs include: Starfish Charlene James- Duguid is giving private acting classes to several mentees who have expressed interest, with the goal of presenting a performance piece at the annual spring Starfish Picnic event. The students who have been involved really enjoy Charlene’s enthusiasm for the dramatic arts. The Starfish Executive committee has expanded and now includes Sandra Antony, a Headwaters Board member and owner of Long Mountain Nursery, and Maureen Blackwell, retired life coach from IBM. Maureen presented a brief training at a recent Starfish Roundtable, “Listening with the Ears and Heart” F arm-to-Table The Rappahannock Garden Club had a wonderful time visiting the new garden at RCES last week. They had a number of great suggestions to improve the garden design, including how to minimize impact on nearby classrooms by putting the classroom area in the center of the trees instead of near the classroom. They noticed that the water collects in low-lying areas of the courtyard and suggested changing the swale or planting a rain garden in that area. They’ve promised to help with more of their wisdom and experience in the future. Friday evening at the Public House’s weekly Fish Fry, Farmto-Table benefactor Mitzie Young invited a number of the county’s “new arrivals” to meet their neighbors and learn about the Farm-to-Table Program. At the event, held in honor1 of Andrea Wooten and Steve Ray, Program Coordinator Trista Scheuerlein spoke about how the program helps to reinforce the ethic of preservation for County young people. Next Step: The Rappahannock County College and Career Access Program Director Miranda Hope and College Guide Lauren Ross arranged for Corey Allen of Universal Technical Institute to come to RCHS to speak to 30 students about automotive careers, personal finance, goal setting, and responsibility. Ms. Hope and Ms. Ross also met with all the 8th graders and 8th grade teachers last month, led two 90-minute workshops on college and financial aid with Mr. Flincham’s “College and Career” class, and presented a career workshop to the 6th and 7th graders. Art teacher Mrs. Rosenblatt said, “Your presentation was wonderful.. .1 hope that we can do this again every semester.” Finally, Ms. Hope and Ms. Ross helped 15 students complete the Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) application. Twenty-four, students have signed up for a field trip to see both LFCC campuses and take the placement test. For more information about these and other Headwaters programs, please call Executive Director Cole Johnson at 6751819 or email Director@headwatersfdn.org—or visit us on the web at www.headwatersfdn.org. News From Page A6 an $80,000 merit scholarship Megan Baker - Drexel University - awarded a $25,000 merit scholarship Dan Carrier - Michigan State and Hampden Sydney College with a $40,000 grant Bora Ercanturk - Lynn University Jody Green - Virginia Commonwealth University Jong Lim - University of Illinois Se Youn Lim - University of Illinois Saawan Mehta • Rutgers University ' Shane Parker - Randolph Macon College - awarded a $36,000 merit scholarship Catriona Tbth • Johnson and Wales University, Randolph College, University of Southern Maine, University of New England with a $20,000 scholarship and Randolph Macon College with a $28,000 merit scholarship , Chappell’s Comer Winter Sports Awards were presented on Wednesday, Feb.. 28 to players who participated on athletic teams this winter. Reminder Thursday March 1 is a make-up day. There will be early dismissal for both schools at 1 p.m. on March 1 so that RCHS may hold ParentTeacher conferences from 2:005:00 and 6:00-8:00. Scholastic Bowl Team finishes in Final Four The State Scholastic Bowl competition was held at the College of William and Mary on Saturday, February 24. Coach David Naser reported that, “Our first match was vs. Radford, the defending state champs. We lost by 140-190, which was a reasonable showing. We were now in the losers’ bracket. The second match was against Honaker (Southwest VA). We won handily by a score of 270-85. The third match was against West Point and we won 180-140 to advance to the final four. RCHS lost a semifinal match to Mathews. George Mason, our Bull Run rival was the eventual State champion. The team has made unbelievable strides this year, finishing 4th in state. With the loss of several key seniors we are now looking to build the team for next year to try to return to States in 2008.” Superintendent oners to meet School Superintendent Dr. Bob Chappell will meet with interested community members and civic groups upon request to discuss the proposed school budget. 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Sunday’s unexpected snow may have caused havoc on the highways but its powdery consistency was perfect for making snowmen. While some of these rotund Frostys dotted the Rappahannock landscape, there were other artists in residence who created unique snow creatures that The Rappahannock News felt compelled to share. As with sand castles on the beach or colorful chalk drawings on the cement, their presence was temporary and enjoyed for the moment before they melted away. HWWP'U: Photo by Linda Heimstm > v • ; h v GUARD GIRAFFE: Linda Helmstra crafted this giant giraffe outside her home. Notice his stylish mane. i . V v . .• . "t '•* •;> ... . .•'£.:.iSj V? , - - ;J. . • ' Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Anita L. Sherman HARVEY: Thjs jolly fellow showed up outside the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office all smiles. Photo courtesy of the Atthera TWICE AS NICE: Joy and Joshua Aimer of Washington created a pair of snowmen. 11 Photo by Eric KvarnM SNOWBLOWER: Christina Kvames had fun sculpting this snowman outside The Glassworks Gallery in Sperryville. • ^ .- - - V Rappahannock News Staff Photo/AnttaL. Sherman WATTING FOR SPRING: Longtime Rappahannock resident Ernie Dennis was very proud of his 3-bour Sunday afternoon creation. Entitled “Waiting for Spring,” Dennis added a dog to keep him company. The snowman’s eyes are the black wheels from a toy truck and he wears a dashing paisley scarf. V 2003 Cadillac CTS Stock# 74024B 2003 Cadillac DeVille Stock# 93768 2007 Cadillac DeVille DTS Stock# 97866 2007 Cadillac DeVille DTS L Stock# 97868 w 2007 Cadillac DeVille DTS Stock# 74024B 3 Used Pontiac Solstices in Stock Now! THIS WEEKS SPECIAL 2001 Lincoln Town Car was $15,750 with a Handshake & a Smile. ^P^feoWes* Shirley Ave.,Warrenton,VA r www.jimharrisauto.com 540.347.3341 800.255.6377 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Anita L. Sherman Wendy Dauria Wendy’s Nails on Wheels j comes to I Washington By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer Kim Nelson at the Hair Gallery was busy on Wednesday morning. She was showing Wendy Dauria her sunny space in one of the back rooms already set up with a shiny new table. The Town of Washington will now have their own nail lady and it’s likely that many in the county will be making appointments as well. For Dauria, this is a logical next step for her already existing business bringing manicures to your home. A State Licensed and Board Certified nail technician, Dauria currently has customers in the Shenandoah Valley area. She fives in Luray. But for two days a week, she plans to be available by appointment at The Hair Gallery in Washington. “I'm retired,” smiled Dauria who flashed an attractive set of tropical colored nails as she surveyed her new surroundings. “This is always something that I thought I could do and so several years ago, I attended the Virginia School of Nails Humph and got certified” uauna is picky about her ishes and will be using odorless enamels. She’s also of the old school, but preferred in many nail circles, of doing all her work by hand - no drills. “They can damage the nails and I just don't like, to use them,” said Dauria who will also be issuing her clients their own implement bags where individual files can be stored. Dauria, who previously worked in sales at the Massanutten Resort, enjoys gardening and being a grandmother but taking care of her own nails has led her to create a business that she thoroughly eryoys. Starting March 8, Dauria will be available for appointments where you can have a set of acrylics done, sculpting, tips, silks, or a regular manicure. Count on Thursdays and Fridays of each week starting at 10 a.m. but appointments are required. Call Wendy Dauria at 540-560-2207. The Hair Gallery is at 261 Main Street in Washington.

March 1, 2007 www.timescommunity.com By Pam Owen Special to the Rappahannock News Habitat for our native wildlife habitat starts beneath our feet, in the soil. Most native plants sink their roots in it, and many tiny animals make their home in it. The Blue Ridge Mountains are one of the most biodiverse regions of America, and part of that diversity comes from the range of soils, climates, and elevations. In the mountain coves—remote areas on mountain slopes where the sides of mountain ranges fold inward and are well watered from higher streams—the soil is deep and fertile. In these coves grow dwarf iris, trumpet honeysuckle, dog hobble, columbine, and the tains the soils are stretched thin over granite and much less fertile, yet other plants thrive there. In Rappahannock County, we have a variety of soils, from the thin soil on rocky slopes to richer, deeper soils in the valleys, to the waterdrenched soil of our wetlands. Naturalizing property here requires knowledge of its soil makeup and choosing the plants that are naturally compatible. Whatever the soil content, there are plenty of native plants * that will be happy in it—from wild1 flowers, grasses, and sedges to shrubs and trees. “The health of the soil is directly related to the health of the plants that grow in that soil, which directly affects the health of the animals and people that consume those plants,” said local soil expert Charlie Thornton. “Optimum soil quality is based on a balance between biological, chemical, and physical properties...air and water make up fifty percent of the ideal soil environment for nutrient exchange.” Living in just a teaspoon of soil are hundreds of thousands of species and up to a billion individual organisms, from one-celled bacteria, to algae, fungi, and protozoa, to more complex creatures, such as nematodes (nonsegmented worms) and micro-arthropods, earthworms, small JSik4L Whether farming or naturalizing property for wildlife habitat, success depends on having healthy soil. ■4TIP* If you go - $ Cv p'f;$ 5 . • Who: Biodiversity Task . force of The Rappahannock t* League for Environmental Protection • What: The Real Dirt on Soil ? and Microbes—:a talk by Df.vt#i I Joyce Hannah and Charlie Thornton •When: Saturday, March 16, from 10 to 11:30 am '"V *> 1 Where: Rappahannock M County Public Library The event te free. H H& Sfe 58 f ri vertebrates, and insects. As New Zealand scientist Dr. Peter Lester has noted, “There are more living organisms in a handful of fertile soil than there are human beings on this earth.” They’re all part of what’s known as the "soil food web.” As Thornton points out, when we fertilize the soil, we are feeding the soil microbes first. According to local holistic veterinarian Dr. Joyce Harman, microbes are the “worker bees” in the lives of plants and animals, including humans: “Without the four pounds of microbes living inside each of us that process our food while we go about our business, we couldn’t survive.” Plants also owe their lives to microbes, which make nutrients from the soil, air, and water available to them. Microbes are increasingly under siege. We are knowingly or unknowingly waging war against these unseen species by using antibacterial soaps, pesticides, herbicides, commercial fertilizers, antibiotics, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, points out Harman. In the process we could not only be biting the hand that feeds us but also creating monsters that are a serious threat—superstrains of disease-causing microbes that can mutate faster than we can find ways to fight them. A saner approach might be to under Thousands of nematodes live in a square foot of soil. Many are beneficial to humans, including Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita, which controls overpopulation of slugs by penetrating and releasing damaging bacteria into them. These bacteria-infected nematodes are now sold commercially for this purpose. Nematodes are also used to control caterpillars and grubs. Azospirrillum, a bacterium that fixes nitrogen, making it available to plants. stand microbes better and take a more discerning approach to living with them, to at least learn to separate our friends from our enemies— fostering the former and using restraint in fighting the latter. On March 10, The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Biodiversity Task Force will sponsor “The Real Dirt on Soil and Microbes,” a presentation by Thornton and Harman. Thornton, who consults on soil fertility, farm management, and nutrient management planning, will explain the chemical and physical properties of soils—what constitutes a good soilfertility balance for optimum growth, the importance of nutrients as they are used in plant growth, the importance of organic matter in the soil, differences in soil amendments, and properties of various soil types. Harman will discuss the important role of microbes and other inhabitants of the soil food web. This event, which is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rappahannock County Library, is free and does not require reservations. For more information, contact Pam Owen at (540) 675-9989 or Biodiversitjr@RLEP.org or go to www.RLEP.org. Schechter to speak at library series By Sallie Morgan Special to the Rappahannock News On Friday, March 9, at 8 p.m., the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) welcomes novelist Peter Schechter as the featured speaker for its Second Friday at the Library Series. Peter Schechter lives with his family in Culpeper and Washington, D.C., but he is very much a citizen of the world. Following in the wake of his diplomat father, Schechter, who speaks six languages, grew up Peter Schechter m i~«ami .rmierica anu cmiupe, as wen as me u.s. Ibday, in his day job, Schechter works as a successful international consultant. He is a founder of a premier Washington, D.C. strategic communications firm, and has consulted with presidential campaigns around the world. It’s all in a day’s work for Schechter to advise the World Bank or the World Health Organization, or to assist countries like Colombia, Ecuador, Spain or Portugal. There is more than just his day job. Schechter and his wife Rosa run one of Central Virginia’s oldest meat goat operations out of their farm in Culpeper; they recently hosted 40 State Extension Agents at their farm for a morning study session on goat husbandry. They are part owners of a sue cesstui small winery m Israel wnicn exports to the United States. Schechter is also an investor in and on the Board of Directors of six of Washington’s most successful restaurants. Schechter was able to draw heavily on his extraordinary background as he wrote his successful first novel, “Point of Entry.” This thriller, set in the “not-ao-distant future,” revolves around a Syrian scheme to smuggle enriched uranium into the U.S. through Colombia using the drug traffickers of a prominent cartel. The action is enriched and complicated by a love story involving the widowed American President and Colombian President Marta Pradilla, Rhodes scholar. The novel has been hailed as a smart, intriguing page-turner, and an extraordinary first effort that gets it just right, from the White House to international summits. Schechter said that he is encouraged by the response he has received to the book, and is making progress on his second novel. Schechter will be happy to talk about what it was like to write his first book, he said, when he speaks on Friday, March 9 at the Rappahannock County library. The lecture will include plenty of time for the audience to ask questions, either about the book or about Schechter’s own adventurous life. ‘The Departed’ took home the Oscars By P. Breckenridge Special to the Rappahannock News Two men from opposite sides of the law are undercover within the Boston State police department and the Irish mafia. Each has sworn to take the other side down, but when it becomes apparent to both sides that there is a traitor in their midst, will each turn on friends they’ve made during their long stints undercover? The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community brings “The Departed* to the Theatre on Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, Friday March 2, at 8 p.m. Martin Scorsese took home both the Golden Globe and the Sm ‘DEPARTED,’ Page B9 ‘Rappahannock County - Images of America’ celebrates the past in pictures By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Historical Society has sponsored the publication of a new book entitled “Rappahannock County - Images of America.” It is co-authored by historian and biographer Kathryn Lynch and the Historical Society’s executive director, Judy Ible. In honor of its publication, the Society has scheduled a book signing for Sunday afternoon, March 11, from 1 to 5 p.m. at its offices and museum located at 328 Gay Street in Little Washington. According to Judy Tole, the “Images of America" series of which this new book is an example, celebrates the history of the six villages of Rappahannock County. From archival See BOOK, Page B9 This is a must have for anyone living in Rappahannock County. Newly published, “Rappahannock County - Images of America” will be available at the upcoming March 11 book signing. Veteran jazz guitarist Gerry Beaudoin ‘Melody is King and the Groove is Swing!’ . By Wendy Weinberg * ; V ? ' Special to the Rappahannock News The concert at the Theatre at Washington, Virginia on Saturday, March 10, features two superb guitarists, Jay Geils and Gerry Beaudoin, and the youthful violin- , 1st, Aaron Weinstein. Randall Kremer, of the Smithsonian Jazz Cafe, warmly appreciates the drill of . these three musicians who recorded Hie Kings of StringB in 2006 on the Arbors Records label Kroner writes, "For Jay Geils and Gerry Beaudoin, melody is king and the groove is swing! Add young violin phe- 1 nomenon Aaron Weinstein and a crack rhythm section - to the mix and you have one of the most exciting and 1 crowd pleasing groups in the whole of jazz. Jay and - Gerry's 'swing' through the Mid-Atlantic states will include a return to the Smithsonian Jazz Cafe where ■? they made a triumphant debut three years ago on tail , winds of a hurricane!" Flying under the banner of The Statesmen of Jazz, the group will make their first appearance together at the Theatre at Washington, Virginia. Both Beaudoin - and Weinstein have performed with other groups at the Theatre in the past Jay Geils’ 25-year career in rock and roll with the J. Geils Band resulted in over 10 million records sold, a Grammy nomination, five gold records, one double plat- v inum record and a number of television and movie . appearances. But Geils never forgot his childhood love of jazz and has teamed up in recent years with the fine - veteran jazz guitarist Gerry Beaudoin, himself also a t Grammy nominee. For the concert at the Theatre on • March 10, James King will be on bass and Chuck Redd an drums. King participated just last month in a concert in Washington, D.C. honoring the memory of Keter Betts. Redd has played at the Theatre many times over the years, with other legendary jazz guitarists indndi^ Charlie Byrd and Bucky PizzareLfcL Tickets for the concert at the Theatre on Saturday; March 10 at 8 pan. are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Far reservations, or a copy of the new schedule, contact the Theatre at (540) 675-1253, TheatreVA@aoL.com, or by mail to The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, P.O. Boot322, Washington VA 22747.

Photo by Paul Roister Listen to the lyrics Local songster and musician Paui Reisier has been spending time with students at Rappahannock County Elementary School in preparation for the Kid Pan Alley Concert on March 23 and 24. The kids are having lots of fun and creating music at the same time like these two third graders Paige Pilkington(left) and Tamia Newrrvan(right). The concert will be held at The SchoolHouse in Sperryville and you will be amazed! I Don’t Mean to be Picky * • v By Paul Reisler with Will Hopkins v and Ms. Seeley’s 4th grade, Rappahannock Elementary ■■■ iv -X neyman! wny are you always so picky? Welt, I’ve got a little song about that! I don’t mean to be picky But I’m picky ‘bout what I eat ) To me If s a little bit icky When my taters touch my peas Yqu can pick a lock, you can pick your clothes pick up your socks or pick up the phone Suddenly it just hit me It’s like a dog came right up and bit me Yeah, I’m a little bit picky, heaven knows I don’t mean to be picky But I’m picky about my friends To me it’s a little bit tricky When I have to choose between them r You can pick a lock, you can pick your domes pick up your socks or pick up the phone Suddenly it just hit me Ifs like a dog came right up and bit me. / ; Yeah, I’m a little bit picky, heaven knows Don’t want to pick poison ivy or pick up my room I wanna pick what I eat and pick what I choose Don’t wanna pick at a scab or pick up the flu And most of all, I don’t want anyone pickin’ on you You can pick a lock, you can pick your clothes pick up your socks or pick 14} the phone Suddenly it just hit me Ifs like a dog came right up and bit me ' Yeah, I’m 0 little bit picky, heaven knows asms REQUIRED: Members of the Young Actors Wing of RRC doing the always important Table Work” Word byword — step by step The Behind-The-Scenes-Story of The Rappahannock Repertory Company Spring Pageant “Ageless Dreams: A Shakespearean Panorama” I would much prefer to spend this time telling you about the strides the young combatants made in Brad Waller’s sword fighting class, but I’ll keep that for next week when I am able to give you the full report of “The Battle of Miller’s Schoolhouse.” For now, it’s time to buckle down. The script is my first responsibility and so armed with my Complete Works of William Shakespeare, a cup of coffee, and a blazing fire on a cold, 5 a.m., Rappahannock morning, I search for my glasses. Of course, I’ve put them somewhere “safe” and now they are impossible to find. Finally, I find them in my watering can. They are retrieved and I’m ready to go. Luckily, while studying at the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C., I befriended the assistant director PJ Paparelli, now the artistic director of the Perseverance Theatre in Alaska. His wise 1 Area Churches ”'v 5<r* « . . :»8«. •%? . Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. , Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. # * F.T. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell ^ Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. ?' Worship 11 a.m. , Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. 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CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540)825-6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News Backstage Charlene James-Duguid Fourth In a aorloo advice was, “You don’t know Shakespeare unless you’ve read the entire canon, everything he wrote.” At least I’m ahead of the game there, having read all 32 plays and the sonnets. And working as the prompter for the Theatre, the lowliest job in the theatre kingdom, I had kept me head in the prompt book. Always just a bit intimidated by director Michael Kahn, I was ready to jump in with a line, but that was rarely necessary for the highly-professional cast. Now experience in this humble job is a Godsend. As 1 gather monologues and scenes for the themes of: Power, Love, Humor, and Fantasy, I find that I have enough for a six-hour Elizabethan marathon. But, no matter, as I find out which actors can commit to this rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule, I can refine my choices. Or will I? Even now the young actors are speaking the difficult text with confidence, AND BRITISH ACCENTS. Zack Huff and Wes Kitchen are just aching to be the Gravediggers in “Hamlet,” and Jackie Melia can “taste” Juliet. New members of the group, Jessica and Danielle Boutte already seem to see themselves as Elizabethan ladies. Lhani Abernathy is, on first instruction, able to deliver lines with several different qualities. And Natalie Bosch, .the youngest new member, holds her own, pouring over the complicated vocabulary “O for a Muse of Fire,” from Henry V. So back to the writing. My concern is to be representative of the characters, but also choose well-known materials, and others though not known, that typify Shakespeare’s work. Hurrah for computers and the ability to create grids on which to organize the material by play, scene, page number, character, and list of possible actors to play the parts. When my files become too unmanageable, Heather Puskar, RRC Managing director, taxes over and reformats them for greater efficiency.. Again, focusing on the “ensemble” concept, I list several young actors for each part so that they will have opportunities to play a multitude of roles. But as busy as young people are, there will be modification after modification based on exams, sports, family vacations and unforeseen “I can’t miss something or other” excuses. I can only hope that their excitement to become a part of a professional theatre community continues. And pageantry, the glamour of costumes, makeup, hair styling, props, music, even a wrestling scene from “As You Like It,” and trapping of an epic will keep them involved. Of course all the young actors will probably opt to play Jubet, or Hamlet, but I must find ways to entice them to work on some of the lesserknown, but beautifully-written poetry of Shakespeare. How grand to have Austen Cloud, Adam Penza or Lee Klaus ponder growing up and falling in love with Berowne’s words from “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” or to see my stale worth young women Anna Clark, Tessa Crews or Skyler Owens try Portia, “Merchant of Venice.” Well, they can’t start exploring those characters until I have a script, so back to work. Play by play, beginning with “Henry VI, Part I,” traveling through the chronology in which they are written, I finally emerge at “King Henry the Eighth,” presumed to be Shakespeare’s last play. I have approximately 57 scenes, my favorites, that must be winnowed down to under two hours of performance. And I must take into account, not only the words, but the action and interaction demanded of the play. I just won’t have “stand around Shakespeare” and from the beginning the young actors will have to work to bring life and movement into the play. Perhaps the First Fairy, Julia, will be smelling a rose and be frightened by Puck. Perhaps the Nurse will be carrying huge packages when she returns to tell Juliet about her love. And what if Henry V, self-conscious ana unsure; is ramDung witn his armor in preparation for the Battle at Agincourt? All these are my suggestions, but I must wait for the actors, the embodiments of the characters, to make their own decisions. The job of the director is to provide opportunities, the job of the actor is to make choices and make them real. Can these young actors handle characters with more age and experience: Beatrice and Benedick, Launce, Oheron and Titania? Well, let’s see, we are actually performing interactions and conversations between characters who could be of any age, if we take a broader approach to character. How different is the banter of two actors, one male, one female in an enchanted forest, from the taunting that might take place on a school ground at recess, boys and girls trying to get the upper hand? And how different is the drive of egotistical Bottom and his crew, trying to win the King’s competition from the “guys” struggling on the soccer field? So, with reams of possible script, in the next few weeks, I’ll boil it down to material; scenes and monologues that will entertain an audience, and materials that are representative of Shakespeare’s work. A mighty task, but what is theatre all about anyway. And as my Washington, D.C. theatre companion John Richards advices, “Don’t forget, the audience is part of your cast too. It is their input that will make your play live.” Be advised, citizens of Rappahannock, your imagination will be put to the test in June. Photo by Heather Puskar DUEL: Young swordsman Martin O’Heir, during a daring duel, has Paula Henry backed against the wall.

Rvfaft*d All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received ty 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. Send emad 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, nsve 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 certifica~- Any questions? Email camillethirdracer® earthhnk.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. Sperryvllle 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 Wayland at 540-987-9024. Flint Hill Public House Friday Night Fish Fry Every Friday NightJ, All Winter Long! Reservations Recourse tided 540-675-1700 www.flinthillpublichouse.qora March 1: The Rapp-Up needs your support Fantastic Items! Great Deals! Donl Miss It! Come one, come aH to Rappahannock County High School to support their newspaper, The Rapp-Up. A silent auction will be held on Thursday, March. 1, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. The auction is a huge fund raiser to help the paper print its first issue. Thanks for all the support and we will see you there! March 1: Deadline on ticket orders The Kid Pan Alley Concert is slated for Mar. 23/24. The deadline is today to order tickets from participating schools including Rappahannock County Elementary School: (540)987-8257; Hearthstone School: (540)987-9212; Wakefield Country Day School: (540)635-8555. March 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 win 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. Al entries are (foe by March 1, 2007. Questions? Contact Cheryl Taylor 987-8026. March 2: “The Departed” The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community brings "The Departed to the Theatre on Gay Street in Washington on Friday March 2, at 8 p.m. Martin Scorsese took home both > the Golden Globe and the Academy Award for Best Achievement in Directing for this film. It also won an Academy Award for Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Achievement in Editing and Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay. Mark Wahtoerg was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role. March 3: Piedmont Softball Association registration Piedmont Softball Association registration for its spring season: Saturday, March 3,9 am. - noon, at Bifl Payne Auction Gallery, Rt. 211, Amissvitte (between Early’s Carpet and Mayhugh’s Store). Additionally, registrations wil be accepted at PSA’s 5th Annual Chili Bowl tournament scheduled for Saturday, March 17. PSA offers softball to girts ages 5 years old and up, and any skill level, beginner through advanced. .Registration fees are $40. per girl playing 12 yrs. old and under, and $45. for girls playing 13 yrs. and older; offered is a $5. discount for each additional registrant after the first from foe same household. Unlimited scholarships are also available. Girls new to PSA in 2007 must bring their birth certificate at registration time. For additional information, cal Mauri Payne (540) 937-4142 or (540) 675-3729 or Donna/David Sheffield (540) 937-5595. March 3: Old Fashioned Breakfast Buffet and Bake Sale Come out for an old fashioned breakfast buffet end bake sale at the Reager School (Located beside the Willis Chapel UM Church) Huntfy, Va., on Saturday, March 3 from 7 a. m. to 10:30 a. m. The cost is $6 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Sponsored by foe Willis Chapel United Methodist Church to benefit foe Reager Relay for Life Team. Breakfast prepared by Pat Jenkins and Shirley Frye. March 3: CCVFC Annual Banquet Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company wfl hold its annual banquet at 7 p. m. on Saturday, March 3 at station 5 , 593 Castleton View RcL, Castleton, Nfe. Al members, friends and family are invited to attend. Please bring a covered dsh or your choice. Call 540-937-4110 to RSVP. March 4: Equine stem cell therapy topic of lecture Veterinarian Dr. Corey Orava will discuss research concerning more than 2000 cases of equine stem cell treatment to injury to tendons, ligaments, joints and fractures. Orava will lecture at 1:30 p.m. March 4 at the Foxcroft School in Middleburg. The event is sponsored by the Potomac River Driving Association. Tickets are $5, and reservations are required. Details are at .(540) 592-3052. March 4: Blue Ridge Crafters Boutique The next 2007 Blue Ridge Crafters Boutique will take place on Sunday, March 4, at the Reva Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company, Route 29 South, Reva, Virginia from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The boutique will take place the first Sunday of every month (with the exception of January and July) and public admission to the event is FREE. Please join us for the amazing show! Many of the March vendors will feature Easter decorations, candy, gifts and food items for Easter Sunday brunch or dinner. We will also have children’s Easter baskets available for sale at the door for $2.00 each that can be filled. You can help the Easter Bunny hop into town by browsing the room to purchase Easter treats from each vendor to fill the baskets! Girt Scout Troop 642 will also join us to sell their yummy cookies! We also have some wonderful NEW vendors joining us from different areas offering chocolate treats, olive oil soaps and skin care products, pottery, woodworking, fabric purses, pet novelties, jewelry, photograph art, clothing and much more! For further details about the boutique or table rental, please contact Jennifer Cottrell at 540-825-7719 or dipdrizzledunk@earthlink.net or Lisa Phelps at 540-222-0351 or pastureprime@netscape.com. March 5: Deposit due Dianne Ricker and Sandra Lamb, independent Longaberger Home Consultants, are hosting a tour to The Longaberger Company, America’s premier maker of handcrafted baskets, located in Ohio on Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17. The cost will be $175.00 per person, including transportation, motel and Sunday a. m. Continental Breakfast Depart 5 a. m. on Saturday, June 16 from Park & Ride (Front Royal-Rt. 522/340) Return: Sunday, June 17 around midnight For more information about the bus trip or to make reservations, contact Dianne Ricker at 540635-7314 or email dibasket @ earth link, net or Sandra Lamb at 540-635-2320 or email sanlambOcomcast.net. March 6: Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District meeting The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District holds its monthly Board of Directors’ meetings on the first Tuesday each month at 9:30 p. m. Meeting rotates through the five counties served by the district Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 6 in Rappahannock County at the Washington Voluntary Fire Department building on Warren Ave. March 6: Free 5-day Workshop on Coping With Grief Hospice of the Rapidan is offering a free 5-week “Coping with Grief-Spring Workshop” on Tuesdays beginning March 6 through April 3. AH members of the public are welcome and no prior affiliation with Hospice of the Rapidan is necessary. The workshop will be held in the community room of Hospice of the Rapidan, 1200 Sunset Lane, Culpeper from 6:30 to 8 p. m. Reservations are appreciated but not necessary. Reservations and additional information are available from Craig Wilt at 540-825-4840. March 6: County Democrats to meet The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will be holding its monthly meeting Tuesday March 6 at the Rappahannock Library . The meeting begins sharply at 7:30 but there will be refreshments and conversation beginning at 7 p.m. AH are welcome! Come join us. Phone Chairman Ray Boc at 540-987-9760 for information. Match 7: Mark Jaster perform at Wakefield Country Day School Mark Jaster, a mime artist who has appeared a! the Kennedy Center and Wolf Trap, is scheduled to appear at Wakefield Country Day School on Wednesday, March 7, at 10 am. in the Leonard M. Cowherd Auditorium. Wakefield is extending an invitation to Rappahannock County families who would Gke 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 wordless wit, 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 cal 540-635-8555, ext 231. Reservations Required March 7: Rappahannock Nonprofit Center luncheon The Rappahannock Nonprofit Center win host a networking luncheon on Wednesday, March 7 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the RNPC office at The Schootoouse in SperryviHe, below Antique Tables Made Daily The initial luncheons were a great success and the non profits present at the last meeting requested that we continue them through May. Lunch is provided. Please let Melanie know if you plan to come at 987SOU. If you don’t know in advance, then please come anyway. March 7,21: Roe Clinic Rappahannock Free Clinic wfl be open on March 7, and March 21 at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information cal the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-3470394. March 9: Schechter to speaker The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community welcomes international consultant, goat farmer and novelist Peter Schechter at the Second Friday at the Library Series starting at 8 pm The event is free and held at the Rappahannock County Library. March 10: Picking Party Sperryvttte Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary wi be having their Picking Party on Saturday, March 10 at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department at 6 p. m. AM btuegrass 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 infortnation call Michelle Jenkins at (540) 987-9440. Match 10: Musicians of Jazz The Theatre at Washington will present guitarists Gerry Beaudoin and Jay Geils, violinist Aaron Weinstein, Chuck Redd on drums and more from the superb professional musicians who make up the Statesmen of Jazz on Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street. Tickets: Adults $20, students 18 and $5, reservations recommended, 540-675-1253. March 10: “The Real Dirt on Soil and Microbes’’ The RLEP Biodiversity Task Force continues its Focus on Habitat series with a presentation on soil and the critters who live in it by soH expert Charlie Thornton and holistic veterinarian Dr. Joyce Harman. Whether you’re trying to grow a garden or determine where to plant wildflowers, you need to understand soH and the tiny fauna that make up the food web within it. Thornton will explain the chemical and physical properties of soils and how the health of the soH affects the plants that grow in it and the people and animals that consume them. Harman will explain the importance of the millions of creatures— nematodes, microbes, and others—living beneath our feet in the soil food web that are also essential to the health of plants and those who consume them. The presentation, which is at the Rappahannock Library from 10 to 11:30 a.m., is free and does not require reservations. For more information, call Pam Owen at (540) 675-9989, send e-mail to BkxMversity@RLEP.org, or go to www.RLEP.org. March 10: Annual Good Citizen Awards The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the NSDAR will meet Saturday, March 10, at 10:30 a.m. at the Culpeper County Library to present the Annual Good Citizen Awards. The ceremony will be presented by Mrs. Thomas L. Eastham. Hostesses will be: Mary Moore Robertson, Carolyn and Kimberly Dean. The Annual Good Citizen Awards are presented to high school seniors with the qualities of Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism. One student from each of the following schools will be honored: Rappahannock High School, Culpeper High School, Madison High School and Wakefield County Day School, Huntley, VA. Phone Margaret Frandsat 540-987-8291 for information. March 10: Life Stories workshops begin 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. Life Stories Workshop Dates March 10-11: Introductory Life Stories: Learn how to transform life experiences into stories March 17: The Seven Critical Steps of Listening: Develop new skills that transform your listening March 18: Empower Your Organization: Learn how to advocate and fund raise with stories April 14: Create Purpose in Your Life and Work (with AJaina Love) June 22-24: Train foe Trainer Teach Life Stories March 11: Book signing “Rappahannock County - Images of America” is a must have for Rappahannock fans as it celebrates foe county’s past with pictures. Held at the Rappahannock Historical Society, there win be a book signing on Sunday, March 11 from 1- 5 p.m. Cost of foe book is $19.99. marcn u: Kappi-Luw win focus on Riparian Buffers Initiative On Thursday Mar. 15 art 6:30 p.m., you are invited to join a discussion of our 2007 initiative to assist landowners in improving and protecting their streams. The meeting will be in the RappFLOW meeting room in Sperryvilie, next to the old Schoolhouse at the comer of Routes 211 and 522. Al are welcome. For more information cal Beverly at 937-4038 or email bev_hunter@earthlink.net March 15: Relay for Life meeting The second meeting for att team captains of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. Any one thinking about participating as a Team Captain in the Relay is invited as wed. If you can't come, send one of your friends or relatives to learn how to become a team captain. The Relay wiH take place on May 19 and 20 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Team captains should be prepared to register and provide their team’s t-shirt sizes at this upcoming meeting. But it is not too late to learn about becoming a team captain or volunteering other help. Refreshments wiH be served and door prizes wrtl be awarded. If you need additional information, please call Bev Atkins at 540-675-3843 or Ester Settle at 540-675-3252. March 16: St. Patrick’s Benefit Dance for Sidney Dodson There wrtl be a St Patrick’s Benefit Dance lor Sidney Dodson of Flint Hrtl on Friday, March 16 from 7:30-11 p. m. at the RivendeH Club, 1190 Progres Dr., Front Royal. Cost $5 ticket sold at door. Refreshments, raffles, Irish dance contest Fun for entire family. Event information contact Valerie at 540-660-2196 or amy 540-987-9789 or visit www.sidneydodsoncpfund.org March 16: Community Drum Circle At are invited to join in creating rhythm and music on Friday, March 16 from 7-9 p.m. at Sage, in the Rappahannock Wetness Center. Group drumming has been proven to reduce stress and can help stimulate coordination, cooperation, and greater listening skits. Al ages welcome No experience nec 1 essary. Suggested donation: $5-10 (children free). For more information, call Sage (540)987-9699. March 17: Kid’s Fishing Day The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will be holding Kid’s Fishing Day in Madison County, Virginia. It will be held Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the Robinson River by the intersection of Route 600 and Route 643 near Syria, Va. Children ages 12 and under will be permitted to fish without a license. Children over 16 and adults are allowed to assist children but must have a license if they plan to fish. The event is free and is also sponsored by Graves Mountain Lodge and Trout Unlimited. March 17: Piedmont Softball Chili fund raiser Do you make a mean bowl of chili? Can it compete against Howie’s “Chili Bowl of Tears” or Kitty Lou’s Pepperoni Pizza Chili?” These are just a few of the entries over the last four years and this year you could have what it takes to make the overall bestest chili. On Saturday, March 17, from 3-7 p.m. at Bill Payne Auction Gallery, on Rt. 211, Amissville. Donate your best chili or sample and cast your vote for your favorite pot of chili, $6 per person, kids under six free and all you can eat. There will be hot dogs, drinks on sale, crackers, combread and turns will be furnished. Back by popular demand, Kim Nelson of The Hair Gallery from Washington, Va., Hair cuts, $6, Half Braids, $10, Green Hair??, 50/50/ Raffles-cake walks-bake sales All proceeds benefit the girls of Piedmont ■ Softball Association. For more information call ; Donna Sheffield at 540-937-5595. March 17: Rappahannock County Republican Committee Annual Reagan Day Dinner The Rappahannock County Republican Committee will hold its Annual Reagan Day Dinner at the Washington Firehall beginning at 6 p.m. This year’s guest speaker is Edwin “Ed" Meese, III, the seventy-fifth Attorney General of the United States who served under President Ronald Reagan from 1985 to 1988. The dinner is potluck. Beverages and door prizes are provided. There is no charge but reservations are required. Seating is limited, so please call or e-mail for your reservation today. Kirk Milam, Chairman, at (540) 727-7570, email at milamlaw@shentel.net. March 17: St Patrick’s Day Celebration The Inn At Kelly’s Ford and “All Things Irish” (Rathuil) invite you to an Irish Ceili to benefit the State Theatre Foundation The event will take place on Saturday, March 17 from 5 p. m. until midnight. The event will celebrate St Patrick's Day and the Anniversary of the Battle of Kelly’s Ford. Tickets must be purchased in advance from the State Theatre Office at 307 South Main Street (727-7979) or from several Downtown merchants including Peterson’s Jewelers, Rathuil, Frenchman’s Comer, Comer Shelf Bookstore, Pepperberries, Second Bank and Trust-main office; Wachovia Bank, Main Street Office; and BB&T, Davis Street Office. Ticket prices are $35 for adults, $20 for students, and there is no charge for children under the age of 12. March 21: Rappahannock County Garden Club meeting The Rappahannock County Garden Club win end its winter break on Wednesday, March 21, on the first day of spring with a meeting at the Washington Fire House at 1 p. m. The program, “Growing Iris Through the Year”, will be presented by Ginny Spoon. Minor bubs, hellebores, and flowering branches win be featured in the horticulture displays; a creative line mass design, and a traditional mass design are the choices for arrangements. All are invited. Please call Mary Collins at 987-9030 if you have any questions about the meeting. March 23-24: Kid Pan Alley Concert Ki Theatre in partnership with Rappahannock Association for the Arts in the Community present Paul Reisler & the Kid Pan Alley Band in Concert Mar.23 and 24 at 7 p.m. at the School House in SperryviHe performing songs written in collaboration with over 450 children from Rappahannock County Schools. The band features Paul Reisler, Terri Allard, Steve van Dam, Smiggy Smith, Will Hopkins, Nate Brown, schoolchildren from Rappahannock County and Special Guest Performers. The School House is located on U.S. 211 and Fit. 522. Tickets go on sale to the public Mar. 2. They are available locally at ECOW, Cinema Paradiso and Kit Theatre. Tickets: $5-Kids, $15-Adults. For tickets and info call (540) 987-3164. www.KidPanAlley.com March 24: Womanless Beauty Pageant and Silent Auction Back by popular demand, womanless beauty pageant and a silent auction will be held at the Rappahannock Elementary School on Saturday, March 24. Silent Auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. and pageant will begin at 6 p.m. We need brave, caring men to come out and support finding cures for this dreadful disease by participating in this fun event Benefit is for this year’s “Rappahannock Rockm Rodeo Relay” For Life. Watch for further information in coming weeks. For more information call Karen Williams at 540-635 or Carolyn Leake at 540-6352073 April 1: ‘Dragonflies and DamseNUes” There will be an April Fools Day program at 7:001 p.m. at Hearthstone School, “Life in Wetter and Air. Dragonflies and Damselflies” by local arborist and! naturalist Lyt Wood, sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Brodrversrty Task Force. This free program is suitable for; all ages and will include photos and prizes. Donations optional to benefit the Rappahannock Nature Camp. Note the early time to accommodate students and parents. For info call 675-1088. April 2: “Raphael" David Lowe, author and art historian from Oxford University, will return to Rappahannock County to continue his popular lecture series. This year Lowe will give a slide program on Raphael, one of the celebrated painters of the High Renaissance. Optional donations will be accepted to help cover the lecturer’s travel expenses. The program will begin pronrtotly at 7:00 p.m. April 2 at Hearthstone School For information call Lyt Wood at 675-1068 or e-mal' singingcreek@ear1hlink.neL

Obituaries Ellen S. Laing Ellen S. Laing Friends in Rappahannock Ellen Arvilla Sanders Laing, 89, passed away at her home in Broad Run, VA on February 25, 2007. She was the daughter of Leslie Richard and Kathleen Sanders. Mrs. Laing was bom in New Baltimore, VA. She was a lifelong resident of Rappahannock, Culpeper and Fauquier Counties. Mrs. Laing graduated from Warrenton High School and subsequently attended Mary Washington College. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, William A. Laing, Jr. She was a long-term member of St. James Episcopal Church in Warrenton and most recently a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church of Culpeper. She spent many years as a volunteer for her church, the Fauquier Hospital and the Warrenton and Culpeper community thrift shops. Professionally, Mrs. Laing was an underwriter for Lawyers’ Title Insurance Company, Manassas, VA. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by four children, Kathleen Oneal, William Laing III, George Laing and R. Tyler Laing; two sisters, Angie Rogers and Marian Eaton; 13 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside services only will be held at Warrenton Cemetery, Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 1 p.m. Following the service, the family invites friends and relatives to her home in Broad Run in celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, Ellen requested that donations be made to Hospice of the Rapidan (P.O. Box 1715, 1200 Sunset Lane #2320, Culpeper, VA 22701). The Laing family expresses their gratitude and appreciation for the support and expertise from Hospice of the Rapidan. Inspiring Tfiangfits by Randy Minter FINAL WISHES An adult daughter relates the experience ot ha\ mg her mother lace the prospect ot dvins of cancer Told that 'he had months to live, the mother insisted that she had less. She returned home and in\ ited triends and family, one bv one, to meet with her She cooked them dinners and returned gifts that they had given her. savins they were merely on loan and that the loan should then be repaid. As her strength ebbed, she turned to hospice care so that -he might take control of her death One dav. she invited her daughter to visit, whereupon she welcomed her and promptly expired Her death exemplified dignity, the exercise ot personal choice, and control until the verv end This story illustrates how unique the manner of accepting one's death can be. Some have a lensthv period of time to anticipate a loved one s death For others, the departure happens suddenly, even seemingly prematurely For those who have expenenced’the loss of a loved one, MOSER FUNERAL HOME is here for you. 24 hours a day, whenever you need us Simply call (540) 347-3431 We will meet with you and assist you to determine the best manner in which to commemorate the passing. We will handle all pertinent arrangements with compassion. We are located at 23? Broadview Ave , Warrenton We are here for you. F lease send sour questions nr eumments to ms office or e-mail me at \ rootserfh @ Mackhawke.net "Doth this soul within me. this spirit of thought, and love, and infinite desire, dissolve as well as the hods ?” Leigh Hunt Bessie Ellen Jenkins Sperryville resident Bessie Ellen Jenkins, 89, formerly of Sperryville went to her heavenly home Sunday, February 25, at Royal Haven Rest Home in Front Royal' She was bom September 30, 1917 in Sperryville to the late John Walker and Bessie Sisk Jenkins. Mrs. Jenkins was a member of the Luray Pentecostal Church in Luray, VA. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a friend to all. She is survived by four sons, George Raymond and his wife, Elizabeth of Suffolk, VA.; Charles and his wife, Betty of Sperryville; Clifton “Tippy” and his wife, Dottie of Sperryville; and James and his wife, Mary Anna of Orange, VA; a daughter, Mary Wines of Front Royal, VA, and a son-in-law, El wood Jenkins of Sperryville. j.vjxs. demons is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren, one brother, Walker Jenkins, two sisters, Mary Davis and Margaret Crimm, all of Summit Point, W. Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband who passed away in 2004, George W. Jenkins, a daughter, Bessie Jenkins, a sonin-law, Sam Wines, a grandson, Ray Jenkins, a great granddaughter, Charlee Jenkins, three brothers, Lanny, Marshall, and Roosevelt Jenkins, and three sisters, Vinnie Jenkins, Alice Burner, and Lillian Housden. The family received friends on Wednesday, Februaiy 28, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA 22701. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 1, at 2 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with Pastor Albert Kling officiating. Interment will follow in Sperryville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. An online guest book is available at www.foundandsons.com Dr. Thomas Edward Lee, Jr. A memorial service will be * held on Saturday, March 3, at 2 p.m, at Washington Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Phillip Bailey. The family invites friends to join them immediately following the memorial service at the Washington Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Baptist Church, 180 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747. Avery C. Faulkner Avery C. Faulkner Family in Amissville Avery C. Faulkner, FAIA, 78, died of a stroke on February 21, in Delray Beach, Florida. He lived in the Washington, D.C., Virginia area for 51 years before moving to Wilmington N.C. in 2005. Bom in 1929 in Bronxville, NY, he was the eldest son of architect Waldron Faulkner and Elizabeth Coonley Faulkner. Mr. Faulkner. graduated from Yale University in 1951. He stayed at Yale as a graduate student in the School of Architecture. In his final year he was asked to join the faculty to replace Louis Kahn as the instructor of the Third Year Design course. He won the Neergaard Hospital Fellowship and declined the Rome Prize in order to accept the Yale Traveling Fellowship. After serving for three years in the Air Force, he joined the architectural firm of Faulkner, Kingsbury and Stenhouse. He was senior partner of Faulkner, Fryer and Vanderpool Architects from 1968 to 1981, when the firm merged with the Cannon Corp. of Buffalo to become Cannon Faulkner. Mr. Faulkner’s work included seven buildings for George Washington University, 19 buildings for American University and the campus for the Garrison Forest School and the Potomac School. His firm designed a new master plan for the National Zoo in 1971 as well as nine of the zoo’s buildings and exhibitions. The firm also did work on the National Portrait Gallery, the National Museum of American Art and 14 buildings for the Smithsonian Institution. Mr. Faulkner was made a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 1980 and was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation in 1987. . He was reappointed by President George H.W. Bush. He won numerous regional and national design awards from the American Institute of Architects and a GSA Biennial Design Award for the lion and tiger exhibition at the National Zoo. In the 1970s the Faulkners bought a weekend place in Woodville, VA., and he became an avid fox hunter serving as President of the Rappahannock Hunt for some time. In 1990 he designed what would be their home for many years “Tall Chimneys” in Delaplane, VA. He served on the boards of clubs, schools, and associations too numerous to list. He was a painter, a horseman, a golfer, and a fearsome opponent on the tennis court. He was an exemplary father to three children, and a vital, enriching presence in the lives of his three grandchildren. For his kindness, his optimism, and for his charming story-telling technique he will be dearly missed. His wife, Alice Watson Faulkner, died in 2006. Survivors include three children, Sara Faulkner Maley of Amissville, Va., Waldron Mason Faulkner of Boston and Lydia Faulkner Newman of Wilmington; a sister, Celia Faulkner Crawford of the District; and three grandchildren. A memorial service in Washington will be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Alban’s School or the National Cathedral. Henry Alexander Thomas Former Rappahannock resident Henry A. Thomas, 72, a retired attorney and court official, died of congestive heart failure February 20, at Goodwin House. Mr. Thomas, son of the late Henry P. Thomas and Margaret Carr Robertson, was bom on April 7, 1934, and grew up in Alexandria where he resided his entire life. He attended St. Stephen’s Episcopal School and was a graduate of Christchurch School. He attended the University of Virginia and George Washington University. He was a 1959 graduate of the T. C. Williams School of Law of the University of Richmond. Mr. Thomas practiced law, specializing in land use and estate administration matters, from 1959 until his retirement in 2002. For many years, he was Henry Alexander Thomas Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court in Alexandria. He was a founding partner of the law firm of Thomas, Kent, Haddock and Sewell. He served as Of Counsel for the firm of Hazel & Thomas, PC. He was a highly respected and active participant in the Alexandria community. Among his many accomplishments, he was most proud of his participation in representing the City of Alexandria in resolving a dispute over waterfront boundaries with the District of Columbia. The resulting agreement provided for the protection of open space on the Alexandria waterfront, along with low-scale development and public access to waterfront amenities. During his lifetime, Mr. Thomas served on several boards and commissions. He served as Chairman of the Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals, Chairman of the Board of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Chairman of the Board of Governors of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School and President of the University of Richmond Law' Alumni Association. He also served on the boards of Alexandria National Bank which later became First American Bank and Providence Savings and Loan Association. He was Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Alexandria Hospital. Mr. 1 nomas was active m Kiwanis Club and a member of the board of Senior Services of Alexandria. He received the Distinguished Service Award from the Alexandria Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the University Club of Washington, D.C., Belle Haven Country Club and a lifelong member of Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill. Mr. Thomas was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fly fishing in Montana with friends and family. For many years, he spent much of his leisure time on his farm in Rappahannock County. He was a founding member of the Beartooth Anglers Club in Livingston, Montana. Survivors include his brother, William Griffith Thomas of Aylett, Virginia, two sons, Robert Griffith Thomas of Chevy Chase, Maryland and Henry Shaw Thomas of Denver, Colorado, his former wife, Roberta Shaw Thomas of Alexandria and three grandchildren: Williap Seth McClelland, Carter Robinson Thomas and Mary Page Thomas. His daughter, Anne Alexander Thomas, died in 2000. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 5, at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Church-onthe-Hill, located on the grounds of the Virginia Theological Seminary at the comer of North Quaker Lane and Seminary Road in Alexandria. The family will receive friends in the Parish House following the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Goodwin House, 4800 Fillmore Avenue, Alexandria,Virginia 22311 or to Immanuel Church Memorial Garden, do Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill 3606 Seminary Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22304. And now, the rest of the story I don't suppose Paul Harvey will give me too much grief for using that line about the “rest of the story.” I imagine he has bigger fish to firy. But, I didn’t want to leave you W.C. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. “We ('are About Tour Peace Of Mind9 503 7 North Main Street • (.'ulpepcr, Virginia 22701 Telephone (540) 825-6700 Wilbur C rh*>nij>son. Mortician & Notary Serving the Piedmont area for over 40 yean Brady’s Clark Hollow Rambunqs Richard Brady 675-3754 richardbradyl@ juno.com hanging about the “freckles” the dermatologist took off. The truth is, I’m batting .500. That is a wonderful batting average, if you’re a baseball See BRADY, Page B5 Laura Elizabeth McNear McNear-Morey exchanged vows Laura Elizabeth McNear and Duane Paul Morey were married January 13 on the beach of Turks and Caicos Islands. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. E. Conrad Howell -Marriage Officer of Providenciales. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Nancy McNear of Washington Va. The groom is the son of Matthew and Theresa Morey of Appomattox, VA. Given in marriage by her father, Richard McNear, the bride wore an elegant white gown with a long train highlighted by a floating pearls necklace and carried a bouquet of deep pink cymbidium orchids. The maid of honor was Rachael A. Ingraham of Catonsville, MD. Bridesmaids were Susannah J. McNear- Barnes of Washington, Va. and Jennifer J. Loutzenheiser, La Grange, GA. The groom’s father, Matthew Morey, was the best man and Justin Morey acted as usher. The bride is employed by the Mercy Health System and the groom is employed by the United States Coast Guard. A reception followed the wedding ceremony and was held at The Beaches Resort. The couple plans to reside in Holland, Ohio. Religious Notes Amissville United Methodist Church will be hosting Thursday evening covered dish dinners, followed by programs relating to the season. This will occur over a period of five weeks, beginning March 1. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. on each of these occasions. Information for the first three is as follows: March 1: Food Theme: ITALIAN with appropriate side dishes, etc. Hosts: Bill & Sarah at 540-987-8819 1 March 8: Food Theme: SOUPS with sandwiches, crackers, etc. Hosts: Margaret at 540-937-4672 or Barbara at 540-9372693 March 15: Food Theme: IRISH Hosts: Pastor & Mrs. Van Dyck at 540-937-2399 Please bring your dish and join us for food and fellowship during this special season. For additional information on any of our activities, please call the parsonage at 9372399. Amissville Baptist Church is happy to welcome the Gospel Group - “Calling Levi” on Sunday, March 4 at 7 p.m. “Calling Levi” is a group of experienced vocalists who have ministered collectively in over 15 countries and all across the United States. Their desire is to glorify God and draw people into His presence through their inspirational music and encouraging personal testimonies. Please join them for a wonderful evening of entertainment and fellowship. Amissville Baptist Church is located at 776 Viewtown Road, Amissville. Phone (540) 937-6159 for more information. Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Amissville will be having their Women’s Day and Deaconess Day on March 4 at 3 p.m. The speaker for the morning service will be evangelist Bessie Thompson, a member of the Mount Moriah Baptist Church. The speaker at 3 p.m. will be Minister Loretta Strother from the Thessalonia Baptist Church in Fork Union, Va., accompanied by the church choir and a group of praise dancers. For further information contact sister Linda Mallory at 937-9878 or Rev. Lemuel Montgomeiy at 347-1209. Dinner will be served following the morning service. Rev. Lemuel Montgomery is the Pastor. Hosted by Washington Baptist Church, Community Lenten Services begin on Wednesday, Feb. 28 and continue each Wednesday through March 28. This year’s theme is “JOHN 16”. Participating in each service are the Methodist Churches (of Flint Hill, Sperryville and Willis Chapel); Trinity Episcopal; St. Peter’s Catholic and Reynolds and Washington Baptist. Each service begins with a pot-luck dinner at 6:15, followed by worship at 7 p.m. On Feb. 28, Washington Baptist will host the dinner, Trinity Episcopal will lead the music and Rev. Leah DeLong of the Methodist Charge will deliver the message, “Keeping the Faith.” Child care, also sponsored cooperatively by the churches, is provided free of charge! For more information or a copy of the complete schedule, contact Rev. Phil Bailey, Washington Baptist Church, at 675-3336. A passover seder meal led by Mr. Dennis Karp of Chosen people Ministries will be observed at the Washington Baptist Church on Sunday, March 11, at 6 p. m. and the public is invited. A guest speaker will explain the symbolic meanings of the various items of the Passover feast and highlight their relationship to the Last Supper that Jesus celebrated with his disciples. For more information you may call the church office at 675-3336. A love offering will be received.

Rappahannock County is a front runner Rappahannock County is a front runner candidate to serve as host community of the 6th Annual RRRC Living Ibwns Planning Workshop. The purpose of the popular annual workshop series is “to bring together representatives of the region’s towns with those of public and private sector entities to network and exchange information on planning, revitalization and the preservation of towns as vital economic living centers.” Among other goals of the program are to share ideas for planning and quality of life; preserve historic and natural heritage; promote networking among communities; integrate resources from multiple state resources, and to enhance regional identity and community. The Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission, or Planning District 9, the series’ convener, will assist local community leaders in developing a detailed workshop agenda that. focuses on current local and regional topics, and responds to area needs. The workshop will employ a panel discussion/case study format, with presentations to be provided by knowledgeable speakers from similarsize communities both inside and outside the region. RRRC will also provide assistance by taking care of registration, preparation of workshop materials, and public outreach. Cliff Miller’s SchoolHouse in Spenyville, contingent on the Regional Commission’s upcoming selection of Rappahannock as host, is being considered as the location for the workshop, with an anticipated enrollment of about 100 participants. Preliminary plans are similarly being developed for meals, an after-workshop reception and walking tour. The date envisioned for the workshop is May 31, but is yet to be finalized. More details will be available as official planning for the workshop gets underway. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to continue to further the planning cause that has always characterized our county. Stay tuned for more information! The School House at Belle Meade will continue be a School House Mike Biniek and Susan Hoffman at Belle Meade plan to have a Farm School for 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students starting in September. The school philosophy is to combine a strong academic program with farm work. Brady From Page B4 player, but the news could be a bit better in my case. Of the two spots they removed, one was benign and the other one came back with a pathology report of malignant melanoma. That’s not too good. As you might imagine, my life has been a bit crowded with doctor visits since that report came back. I wont bore you with the details, but there are a lot of bases that need to be touched, with x-rays and visits to the surgeon’s office and the ophthalmologist. Standard procedure seems to be to check the lungs and the optic nerve, as those are two places this form of cancer can show up. They are going to be taking a pretty good chunk out of my right forearm next week, but the sturgeon is optimistic enough that they will not be doing biopsies of lymph nodes, at tins point. They will wait for the pathology of the tissue removed during the surgery before taking further action. I think that is pretty good news. And ain’t this a kick in the pants: My bride had rotator cuff surgery Monday, and will be laid up (in a sling) for several weeks, with a month or two of physical therapy after that. It’s going to get interesting around here while we are each trying to take care of the other one. I am a terrible patient. That is certifiable. And I am ready for spring. Honestly, I wanted one decent snowfall, not 3 or 4 inches of ice. But, I am tired of the cold weather and I am out of dry locust firewood, and I need to get the ashes up. Take care, and let’s hope the ground hog was right, and spring is just around the comer. Finally, thanks to all the wonderful and generous people who turned out for the breakfast at the fire hall a couple weeks ago. The church made a pretty good haul, and it will all go to Relay for Life. You folks are the best Sperryville Barbara Adoffi adotfibarbara@ verizon.net (540) 987-8682 Students participate in organic, sustainable practices on the farm which provides food and income for the program. The farm school program is based on creating an atmosphere in which the student can grow in mind, body, and spirit and where one can discover one’s creativity, take responsibility for one’s self, and learn to be a contributing member of a community. For more information or to visit the farm call Susan and Mike at (540)987-9748. Belle Meade’s annual summer programs (bellemeade. net/camp) begin in June and go through August. There are five two-week camp sessions for 6 to 13-year -olds with transportation from Amissville, Washington, Sperryville, Culpeper, and Madison. There are also two one-week sessions for 4 to 7year-olds. My grandsons have loved the ramp and consider it an annual treat during their summer visits to Sperryville! Long distance grand parenting "Nonna Barbara, you can really pitch good! Gee, Nonna Barbara, you can really jump (trampoline) high.” 1 have about a year or two before these adoring words of admiration by our five and eight year old grandsons will be replaced by much more realistic assessments of my mediocre skills in pitching and jumping! When they are so far away and the visits so few and far between, we try to savor every moment and keep the boys busy with hitting balls, roller skating, jumping on the trampoline, watching them race on scooters, and one agonizing visit to Chuckee Cheese! You have not had a column the last few weeks because Ray and I were in LaConner, Washington, with our grandsons.. .trying to keep up with them! 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LR, DR, kitchen, Master' BR, 2 bedrooms, laundry area, back Eatio, front porch, paved driveway. Home as been well taken care of and is maintenance free. Mountain views are breathtaking in all directions. $499*000 Commcrical SpacciOld Flint Hill Post Office, In need of complete renovation. Aptartment upstairs and downstairs. Main level has open space. No water. $75,000 Visit oar website at www.piedmontpropertyinc.com for a preview of all listings. ESTATE PARCELS IN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY *J f m M., ^ « “WaUrfmO Brunch" WATERFALL BRANCH Less than a mile from the Appalachian trail via private Shenandoah Park access, This 50 acres offers a choice of 2 South-Easterly facing building sites. The entrance is framed by a bold mountain stream. Teeming with wildlife, this special property is ideal for the nature lover and sportsman alike. Just reduced to $660,000 "Horseshoe Hutton HORSESHOE HOLLOW FARM This 100 acres has all the features that you would expect from a fine estate parcel. 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I’ve been getting these calls lately asking about the music coming from the Methodist Church here in Amissville. I hadn’t heard it myself so I started making some phone calls. Janet Dunn and Sarah Boelte were nice enough to share with me what’s making the beautiful music over there. The music is coming from the church’s carillon. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this musical instrument, it was invented in the 15th century in Belgium and the Netherlands. It is made up of 540-987-9243 • 12699 Lee Highway _Washington, VA 22747 "CUSTOM HOME" Custom 4568 sq.ft, built home with one level living & finished basement on 25+ wooded acres, (currently in land use for forestry) Small stream through middle of property. House has many upgrades with 2 car attached and matching 3 car detached garage. House has trex decking and screen porch and much much more. Builder is owner. Listing Agent Suzanne Simpson MLS#RP6305946 $739,000 Gateway1 To All Listings in MLS Search P www.samsneadrealty.com ^www.homesdatabase.com/samsneat! r at least 23 cup-shaped bells made of bell bronze, a combination of 78 percent copper and 22 percent tin. The classic instruments are actually played on a keyboard using fists and feet. The carillon in the Methodist Church here in Amissville is of the electronic variety and rather than being played on a keyboard it’s playing off of CDs. The church has had a carillon for many years and its daily chimes were enjoyed by many Amissville residents. But the old machine kept breaking repeatedly. And since it was powered by 8-track tapes it had clearly outlived its normal life span! Thanks to the generosity of the church members, they were able to upgrade to the newer version with CDs and the music has started to ring out across Amissville again! It was installed around the end of January. If you haven’t heard it yet and would like to the carillon chimes at noon and 6 p m. Monday through Friday. On Saturdays you can hear the chimes at 8 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. And on Sunday they play at 9:30, 12:15 and 6 p.m. Thanks to the more modem system no one has to be at the church to push,the button to start the music. The new system even includes a timer. And lest you think that the church has completely abandoned the more traditional bells, the old bell is still in the church tower and still rings every New Year’s Eve at midnight. Chili cheers One of my favorite Amissville events is quickly approaching. We’re chili fanatics at our house. If someone is serving chili and we can get an invitation, we’re there! On March 17 the annual Piedmont Softball Chili fund raiser will take place at Bill Payne Auction Gallery on 211. Obviously, this is an event we try very hard to never miss! Where else can you get all the chili you can eat and try. dozens of exotic varieties of chili all for only $6 per person. And if that weren’t enough, there’s also the cake walks for all those scrumptious cakes. And once again this year, Kim Nelson from the Hair Gallery Amissville Julie Emery 937-2315 Julie@ JulieEmery.com in Washington will provide hair cuts for $6 and half braids for $10. Best of all, the proceeds will go to the Piedmont Softball Association. The fund raiser runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the 17th. We definitely recommend getting there early! If you’d like to enter your chili in this competition and help out a great organization, call Donna Sheffield at 937-5595. I’m getting reports of groundhogs invading Amissville! I’m on the case and am diligently investigating. If you have more information on this phenomenon please get in touch. ‘Little Washington’ has a ‘Big9 heart The snow that fell on Sunday was a bit surprise for everyone. Here we thought we were going to get rain and ice. Did Mother Nature fool us for sure? Our town may be small compared to other towns in size. But when it comes to helping a neighbor, I can truly say, Little Washington is first to step out. Many Blanks to Steve and Parker Critzer for moving ice and snow in the town during these last two winter storms. It warms the heart to know what good neighbors we have. Robert Ballard and Gary Schwartz were out there as well. We may be “Little” Washington but we have citizens with big hearts. Many thanks. Fly them high March is kite flying month. DRAMA IN THE PARK Unique three level Tudor tucked amidst 11.76 acres oi wooded paradise. Moss laden path leads to the bold stream! A Soanng ceiling in the family room with wood floors, granite top wet bar. m/r and fireplace. Custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances.-ceramic floors, and granite countertops. Master on the main and upper level plus two additional bedrooms. 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Main house is a tn-lcvcl with tlaee hedrooms. eat-in kitchen, family room with fireplace, plus a huge building for the hobbyist. Beautiful gardens and planting in the spring and summer to be enjoyed from the covered porch dr the screened porch oft from the master bedroom. Second house is an A-frame with two bedrooms, two story great room, loft and a bole cabin out hack for your hobbies or home oftice. Possibility for income or two families. Where can you buy two houses for D99.IN. HAVE IT ALL AT HOME Two finished levels of liv mg space, family room offers fireplace, eal-in kitchen with pantry, master suite with private hath. Two additional bedrooms and narn. .sunny tower loci wiui recreation room. Iwo car garage and shed. Lighted path to pool. Hot tub on deck with mood lighting and awning for summer days. Gorgeous mountain v lews year round and open land suitable for horses' Paved drive. Located within 15 minutes to Warrenton. $449,900 540-937-5440 • 1-800-85-TAMMY I www.tammybillings.com - ‘TAMMY” Billings, a*™* aoto p ‘TAMMY” Billings & Associates, LLC yv Remax Regency 403 Holiday Court A m Warrenton, VA 20186 *» ^ (540)341-1000 ' * „ ^ v . ^ %;i>> ■>.'■* I Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com Now we have to have the right kind of wind. Because we don’t control the wind, we learn to watch for the right kite flying conditions. Wind that is too strong or too light is difficult to fly in. A flag or windsock is handy to help you see the wind. About 525 mph is best for most kites (when leaves and bushes start to move, but before it really starts to blow). Flying is most fun when the wind is medium so you can do more than, just hold on. You can make your kite dance across the sky by pulling in and letting out the line. Remember When you get ready to fly your kite, make sure you are in an area that is open and free from trees, electrical and telephone lines, buildings, and autpmobile traffic. Stand with your back to the wind. Hold the kite with one hand and the reel of string with the other. Let the wind lift the kite and as it does, feed out the line to the height, you want it. Walk in the direction of the wind as you feed out the line. If the kite won’t climb you can reduce the bridle angle, lb land the kite, walk toward it winding the line on the reel as you walk Kite flying is great fun and it’s easy. So grab your kite and join in the fun. The sky is lag enough for everyone. Lenten Services Hosted by Washington Baptist Church, Community Lenten Services began last night and will continue each Wednesday through March 28. This year’s theme is “JOHN 16”. Participating in each service are the Methodist Churches (of Flint Hill, Sperryville and Willis Chapel); Trinity Episcopal; St. Peter’s Catholic and Reynolds and Washington Baptist. Each service begins with a pot-luck dinner at 6:15, followed by worship at 7 p.m. Child care, also sponsored cooperatively by the churches, is provided free of charge! For more information or a copy of the complete schedule, contact Rev. Phil Bailey, Washington Baptist Church, at 675-3336. Relay for Life meeting Time is getting closer for the second meeting for the team captains of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. On Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. The Relay will take place on May 19 and 20 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. If you need additional information, please call Bev Atkins at 540-675-3843 or Ester Settle at 540-675-3252. MORE EVENTS ONUNE... ^ >VdP»r TimesCbrrmiunity.com

The little bridge that could, and did Third In a By Don Audette Special to the Rappahannock News There are 87 bridges in Rappahannock County, over 13.000 in Virginia, and over 590.000 bridges in the United States. Who knew? At least once every two years, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) inspects about 10,000 of Virginia’s bridges that are listed on the National Bridge Inventory, reporting the results to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The National Bridge Inventory came into being because of the Silver Bridge Collapse in December 1967. Cars and trucks overloading a corrosion-weakened bridge built in 1928 tumbled into the icy waters of the Ohio River between West Virginia and Ohio. A total of 46 lives were lost. Congressional hearings were held and National Bridge Inspection Standards were issued in April 1971. How are Rappahannock County bridges? Are Rappahannock County’s bridges in good shape? Of the 87 bridges, 48 are either OK or a potential exists for minor or major maintenance; 38 have a potential for minor or major rehabilitation; and one is in poor condition, that being the bridge on Route 605 across the Hughes River. This structure was inspected in October 2006 and is to be worked on this spring or summer. It is currently posted with a weight limit of 3 tons. Detail? For those with access to the Internet, type into Google: “VDOT Maintenance dashboard - Bridge Condition” and take it from there, using the County box to select Rappahannock County and then clicking on the search button. The old Covington River Bridge at Rediviva is not among the 87 bridges listed for Rappahannock County. It was taken out of VDOT”s maintenance system in 1992. It’s in bad shape, but more about that later. Since people drive over the county’s bridges on a regular basis, it might be of interest to know how VDOT judges thencondition, e.g., their deficiencies. Primarily, each bridge gets a number called the General Condition Rating. The number ranges from zero to 9, the higher the number, the better shape the bridge is in: 9 New Condition 8 Good condition - No repairs needed 7 Generally Good Condition - Potential exists for minor maintenance 6 Fair Condition - Potential exists for major maintenance 5 Generally Fair Condition - Potential exists for minor rehabilitation 4 Marginal Condition - Potential exists for major rehabilitation 3 Poor condition - Repair or Rehabilitation required immediately 2 Critical Condition - The need for repair or rehabilitation is urgent. Facility should be closed until indicated repair is complete. 1 Critical Condition - Facility is closed. Study should determine the feasibility for repair 0 Critical Condition - Facility is Closed and is beyond repair The numbers are assigned by VDOT after they carry out a visual inspection of the parts of a bridge. The part with the lowest number becomes the General Condition Rating. The number represents the current structural conditions of the bridge when compared to the condition of the bridge when it was initially constructed. Here are the parts of a bridge that VDOT looks at. Bridge Deck: This is the part of the bridge that you drive across. Bridge inspectors check for cracking, scaling, broken welds, splitting depending on the deck material of concrete, steel, or timber. Superstructure: This is the part of the bridge that carries the traffic load and passes that load to the substructure: Inspectors check for cracking, deterioration, section loss and misalignment of bearings. Substructure: The part of the bridge that holds up everything else: It is subject to cracking, scour, collision dam Photos by Don Audette NOT A GOOD SIGN: This section of the Covington River Bridge railing seems to be out of alignment with the rest of the railing. age, settlement, misalignment, and corrosion Girders: The beams used with the bridge Sign Structure: Some bridges have signs on or near them. Underwater conditions related to bridge piers: Inspectors check to see what is going on under the water with the piers as well as the bedrock supporting the whole bridge. Bridge Sufficiency Rating Another measurement is a NOT A GOOD SIGN: The pier has taken a beating over time, eroded away by sediment in water, hit by debris such as trees, lumber, or anything else that happened to run into it over 90 years. bridge’s integrity as judged by its Sufficiency Rating. A Bridge Sufficiency Rating is a number between zero and 100 and considers the structural adequacy of the bridge, its functional obsolescence, and essentiality for public use. If the number is less than 80, but more than 50, the bridge is eligible for rehabilitation funding; if less than 50, the bridge qualifies for rehabilitation or complete replacement. Another factor usually considered is the age of the bridge. After all, even concrete and steel have a life span. The FHWA recently recommended bridges be built to last 75 years. The 1917 concrete bridge over the Covington River is 90 years old, but even a novice can tell it is in bad shape. VDOT is expecting the results of an analysis of the integrity of the bridge in a few months. Since it is not inventoried as a highway bridge. VDOT has no plans to replace it. Some obvious things wrong with the bridge are one section of railing is off-set, as if that part of the bridge was slowly tilting toward the north. And one of the piers holding the bridge up has been eaten away over time. Scour is the erosion of a stream bed around bridge foundations and the FHWA says it is the leading cause of bridge failures in the U.S. Interested in scour? Settle back by a good wood stove fire with a glass of fine wine and read FHWA’s publication. “Evaluating Scour at Bridges.” Only 380 pages, and into its fourth edition. Who knew? v [Rappahannock kJEAL ESTATE v [Resources I V I V I V ■til WEKNOW RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE! Butch Zindel. Broker. GRl ABR butch a rapprealestate.com Brokerage since 1990 Buyer Representation since 1988 Trish Bartholomew. Super Agent, tbartl @earthlink.net wrww.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com Washington. VA 540-675-1190 BUILDING LOTS Three parcels in Chester Gap 2 adjoining $70,000 single lot $30,000 (can build to suit) LAND 79 acres, possible division asking $850,000 ‘ looking for offers! 12.5 acres on Jordan River. $29,000 acre (owner/broker) _ E Hylton Head, Rixeyvhue, VA 6 bedroom, 5.5 baths, energy efficient, virtually maintenance free, 7000+. square ft French Country manor home. Many distinctive features and upgrades. Fullv finished basement with media room. Over 89 rolling acres with a new barn and long frontage on Indian Run. 52,175,000. Jud Glascock 540-592-3238 Capt. Miller House, Boston, VA Recently restored histone 3bd, 3 hath home on P.5 rolling acres of fields, forest and stream. Small barn, garden shed, and histone cemetery Separate 1 bd, 1 bath guest house. Beaunful woodwork, fireplaces, and large rooms make this the perfect hunt box in Rappahannock Hunt territory. Terrific pastoral setting $^95,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Highland Farm, Lakota, VA 30 acre estate on three tax parcels in southern Fauquier Count)' on the Rappahannock Rivet Lovely views, manicured lawns, pool, koi pond, and histone stone guest cottage. Four bedroom main house with two master suites, jacuzzi and cathedral ceilings. 3 stall barn with foaling room, run-in sheds, board fenced paddocks. $1,899,000. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Killermont, Washington, VA Award-winning architecture, a stunning view, and exquisite gardens make this one of Rappahannock’s finest gems. Bordering the Shenandoah National Park, this 31 acre estate is the ultimate private retreat. Garage, elevator and many other extras. F.very aspect of this 4 bd, 5 ba home on 4 levels is a study of understated luxury. $2,"’50,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Major’s Hollow, Sperrytille, VA 1(>+ wooded acres on a private righr-ot-wa\ near the Shenandoah National Park. Springs, several bold streams, walking and riding trails, old stone walls and beautiful rolling terrain. Extremelv private with several possible building sites to capture the gorgeous mountain views. 5325,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 mm* xmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i wmrmmmmmmm wmmmmmmm wBmBHHI River Cottage, Overall, VA Well-built, 3 bedroom, 3bath cottage on 10 gorgeous acres on the Shenandoah River. Full basement and 2-car garage. Surrounded by GW National Forest and conservation land. Private with excellent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, large barn/ workshop, and picnic pavilion bv the river. Great opportunity for fishing and canoeing $619,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA Lively 1929 well-built stone home with 5 bedrooms anil 2.5 baths on nearly one-third of an acre. Great in-town location. Zoned for residential or commercial use Superb investment potential. $515,000. Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Little Long Mountain, Huntly, VA 25 acres on Little Ia>ng Mountain Road. Magnificent wooded parcel of hardwoods and roll me hills. Old stone wall along the road. With slight clearing, outstanding views can be had from upper elevations Perfect estate parcel in ()ld Dominion Hounds tern ton near Mint Hill. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 246 Grandview Rd, Washington, VA Charming 3 bd, 3 bath contemporary on 10 aero with greenhouse A. separate 2 car garage. I >pen tl< >< >r plan with fireplace. Wrap-around deck. Mountain Mews. Terraced gardens with raised beds, arbors, pond, and deer-proof fencing Woodland paths, streams and frontage on the Covington River. So99„5(Ni Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 afr ' Sop*" A ar; m - ..v i>- ■ /fjjslajiTS? IS £•: *T\ ; : ; - ■ ■'" ; - • ■ • - •■'>■• * A;4, • ; . ■.-;. ■•■• ^ >;• -•■?■• :> A >.:-•■ "■■■•..- av-,.: ■ A ■• Rf.alEstatf

Rappahannock Unit of the American Cancer Society sponsors Health Fair and Relay for Life By Bette Mahoney Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Unit of the American Cancer Society is a small group of 20 members working on two large projects: (1) A Health Fair in conjunction with the Aging Tbgether Community Conversation on Saturday, April 21 at the Rappahannock County High School; and (2) Relay for Life on EXCEPTIONAL ACREAGE FLINT HILL 50 Acres/Serene Paradise. Beautiful & private acreage w/scenic mountain views for your dream home. Rolling open pastureland for horses/cows plus mature hardwoods, small pond and stream. New entrance road for easy access. $929,625 55 & 85 acre contiguous parcels also available. Call Jean: 540-675-3670 I 257 Gay St. Washington, V, CountrvPlacesVA.com 1*^540-675-1200 'enise Chandler. Broker I Saturday-Sunday, May 19-20 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. They are hoping that a large number of Rappahannock citizens will attend both events. The Health Fair, led by a small committee chaired by Delma Bagley, is planning an event similar to that done in 2005. A number of recognized health care providers will provide screening activities for free: • The Rappahannock Ldoiis will do sight and hearing screening; • Culpeper Hospital will perform cholesterol and blood sugar screens • Fauquier Hospital will probably perform breast exams and prescription reviews with a pharmacist (patients will bring all their prescription drugs in a brown bag); Photo by Bette Mahoney HEALTH FAIR HELPERS: Hoping to repeat a previous success, 2005 Health Committee members were: Deima Bagiey, Chair, Lois Kerchner, Current Vice President; Phil Bailey, Past President; Ellen Timbers; Charlotte Freeman; Meghan Cupp, Current President; and Beverly Atkins. "Our current committee is pretty much the same crew,” said committee member Bette Mahoney. Country Living in Rappahannock County wHPwmw .anremgroMwiw * »Mm.min CHANCELLOR’S ROCK - This 446 acre Hunt Country estate has a remarkable natural setting, every expected amenity and is a splendid retreat for country pursuits. Price upon request. Contact Justin H. Wiley F.T. VALLEY ROAD — A rare smaller parcel on one of Rappahannock’s most scenic roads. 10 +/- acres, mostly open with spectacular views of Old Rag. Owner agent. $339,000 Contact Martin Woodard CASTLE HILL, c. 1764 - Historic home in Keswick with a colonial portion c. 1764 and Federal style portion c. 1824. Numerous dependencies.' On Virginia and National Registers. 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 NEW LISTING BATTLE RUN LANE - This 8 4 +/- acre parcel has western and southern exposures, great mountain views, stone walls, rock outcroppings, & small pond. Land is mostly open with mature trees. $285,000 Contact Cheri Woodard HOLLY GROVE - On scenic Ben Venue Road, this completely remodeled and expanded farmhouse features an old log room, 5 bdr and 3.5 bth. On 6 acres with several outbuildings. $749,000 Contact Thome Auchter 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. $449,000 Contact Cheri Woodard . II Ml HICKERSON MOUNTAIN RETREAT In beautiful Ben Venue Valley, this duplex on 10 acres features a total of 3bdr, 2bth. Great rentals or a unique family retreat. $369,000 Contact Cheri Woodard . xzzamL.,111 ..wilj SOUTH POES ROAD — Perfect for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. Wooded parcels from 21 to 28 acres, all with outstanding building sites. Great location. $325,000 • $495,000 Contact Cheri Woodard LOCH HAVEN - 7700+ sq ft 4 BDR home nestled among 40 ac of hardwoods on the shore of Mountain Run Lake, seasonal views of lake and mountains. $2*375,000 or house and 15 ac for $1,800,000. Contact Peter Wiley r> f \ ,V V \ / ft II i \ RESIDUE HOLLOW — Gorgeous 80 acres 1 mile from Little Washington. Improved with flat building site, well, electrical, approved perk. Riding/hiking trails, mountain views, stream and pond. Owner/agent. $980,000 Contact Michelle Galler Peter Wiley - 540-219-3771 Thome Auditor - 540-987-9450 Justin H. Wiley - 540-672-5603 Chen F. Woodard - 540-987-9080 Managing Broker Martin Woodard - 540-987-9080 Michelle Caller - 703-443-29% • The University of Virginia Medical Center will do head and neck cancer screening and provide smoking cessation education; • The American Cancer Society will do skin damage assessment with their Derma Scan machine; • Lord Fairfax Community College will bring dental hygiene students for oral cancer screening; • The Flint Hill Rescue Squad will be doing blood pressure and heart. screenings, as well as measuring weight and taking health histories; • Warren Memorial Hospital will be doing body mass index calculations; • And, there will be many others. The Health Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also, at the high school, from 9:30 until 11:30, the Aging Tbgether Rappahannock County Elder Care Coalition will be holding their Aging Ibgether Community Conversation. This is the third annual “Community Conversation on Aging.” During the conversation, the Aging Ibgether staff will report on the progress in the last year and listen to the concerns and suggestions of those in the community. It is expected that participants will also take part in the Health Fair. And, in usual Rappahannock fashion, there will be food. The Health Fair planning group is looking for additional volunteers to help plan and set up the Fair. Tb volunteer or to ask questions call Dehna Bagley (540-987-8605) or Bette Mahoney (540-675-3446). We are looking for a large Rappahannock participation. rteiay lor uie is also being planned by a small group of volunteers. This year Relay will have a theme—“Rockin’ Rodeo Relays and some of the entertainment, refreshments, and team displays will be Rodeo-oriented (including possibly a mechanical bull). TTiis will be Rappahannock’s Ninth Relay for Life and it is expected to be the best. The Relay is one of the 'largest community events in Rappahannock County and it is both a celebration of life and a community party. The Relay teams set up campsites and survivors walk the first lap, symbolizing the progress that has been made in the fight against cancer. Evening luminary ceremonies memorialize those special people who have lost their battles with the disease and celebrate those who have survived. In addition, cancer education takes place. Relay for Life is the only county fund raiser for the Rappahannock County Unit of the American Cancer Society. Teams of 10 to 15 people raise funds for the American Cancer Society and then participate by taking turns moving around a track during the overnight event. Fund raising mostly takes place before the event as Relay teams’ members solicit sponsors for themselves and their teams and through other activities such as bake sales and yard sales. This year Relay will be held on May 19 and 20 at the Rappahannock County Elemen. tary School. The second team captain’s meeting will be held on Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at , the Washington Baptist Church Both new and old team captains are encouraged to attend thi« meeting where teams will register (and give their t-shirt sizes) for the event Tbams and sponsors are the backbone of the Relay but there is lots of room for volunteers to do other things. If you have questions or would like to assist with food, entertainment, or other aspects of Relay call Bev Atkins (540-675-3843), Ester Settle (540-675-3252) or Bette Mahoney (540675-3446).

Departed From Page Bl Academy Award for Best Achievement in Directing for this him. It also won an Academy Award for Best MotKm Picture of the Year, Best Achievement in Editing and Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay. Mark Wahlberg was nominated for Best Peirwrmance by an Actor in a Supporting Role. The sccolades for this film are well deserved While the story is brilliantly told, it’s the superstar cast that really knocks your socks off: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Martin Sheen, Mark Wahlberg, Alec Baldwin. _ ,,Billy £?stig~n Leonardo DiCaprio) and Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) grew up in the same neighborhood where Irish Mafioso Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson) ran the neighborhood. Costello takes one of the young boys under his wing, mentoring him in the ways of a gangster and in the process forges an almost familial relationship. Both boys grow up to be cops, entering and leaving the academy in the same class. And both men are working undercover - one for the Irish Mafia and one for the police. When the mafia and the cops realize they each have a mole, Billy and Colin, in fear they’ll be caught, race to discover the other’s identity in a bid to save himself. The common thread that ties the two men together is not their neighborhood and background, as one might expect, but rather the lies and betrayals that consume the double lives that they lead and the price each pays for it. The movie is rated R. Run time is 149 minutes. Book From Page B1 photographs supplied by the Historical Society and others collected by Tble, each title represents the distinctive stories of each town that shapes the character of our community today.” The six towns and villages included in this book are Amissville, Chester Gap, Flint Hill, Sperryville, Washington, and Woodville. Perusing the book, one is amazed at the changes but similarities between the old landmarks and what has changed in the intervening years. It is a documentary book that many families and individuals will no doubt find invaluable to have in their collection. Founded by historically conscious citizens of the county in 1965, the Rappahannock Historical Society has an extensive collection of documents, including family files and Bible records, census records back to 1790, births-deaths and marriage abstracts, cemetery and burial data, pub If you go • Who: Rappahannock Historical Society • What: “Rappahannock County - Images of America” book signing • When: Sunday, March 11,1-5 p.m. • Where: 328 Gay Street in Washington, Virginia Refreshments will be served. • Cost of book: $19.99 lished genealogies, newspapers and other periodicals, early tax records, and photographs. It also houses an impressive collection of decorative arts, textiles, and other artifacts on display in their museum. This new publication, “Rappahannock County - Images of America” will be available at the Rappahannock Historical Society for $19.99. 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Barn & fields also avail.(3 horse maximum) Call Cathy Bemache Thomas & Talbot Real Estate. 540-687-4144 or 540424-7066 Town of Culpeper 3BR, 2BA nice, $1000/mo. Ask about our rent special. Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505 Upperville: 2BR, 1BA, newly renov cottage on Ig farm. $1100/mo. Call 540-454-2041. Warrenton3 bedroom, 2 bath home on over 1/2 acre. $1500. Credit Ck/Sec.Dep. Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505 www.olafsen.com wArrenton Huge 3020sqft, almost new 4BR, 3.5BA, FP, garage, finish bsmt, rec rm, laundry rm. $1950/ mo+ dep. Pets considered. Anne Spalth Owner/Agent RE/ MAX Distinctive. 703-946-1338 Washington, VA, Stone & cedar, 3BR, & loft, 2FP, 20 acre wooded, river,w/ stables. $1400/ mo. (301)986-5475 •IfimfirafWIfWIF New 2BR. 1BA, handicap accessible TH in The Plains. Tile firs & carpet. CAC, W/D, microwave, $1000 rent * snclds sewer/water & Town Trash removal. NO PETS. Sec dep & credit check. 540-341-2806 for appl & lve day phone number. *somc restrictions applv. 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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 LeeHwy, Rt 211 Far Lease Commercial: 1000 - 3800 Sq. feet Starting at $13.00 per sq. toot Warehouse: 6800 Sq. leet Starting at $4.00 per sq. foot 540-825-7500 Fauquier Why commute? Set up office in Remington. New stores and remodeling ongoing. Plenty of parking. $600 and up. Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 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 ammonifies include 3 pools, tennis, gym, beach shuttle. $364,900. Call 301-774-402$. 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 Nags Head, NC; beach house $569K, 3BR, 2.5BA, pvt htd pool & hot tub, gas FP, cath ceilings, scrrtd porch, sundeck, ocean view. All turn convey. Great rental history.540-3494520 100 ' * ni-. ,1, 1M ^ M • By owner Chantilly: 2br/2ba, new home, eat-in kitch, glamour tub, walk in closet. $115,900. Call Frances 703-378-5677 134 Mountain ' ' Stunning Lakefront Home Approx. 2 Hrsfrom Washington, DC $450,000 Beautifully designed w/4BR, 2FBA, vaulted ceilings, soaring fieldstone FP w/gas logs, outdoor shower, addtl woodbuming FP. Hardwood firs, ceramic tiling. Sumptuous bath w/clawfoot tub, Mnt. Views. Lg deck w/hot tub, overlooking lake. 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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 @ mehrinsweeney.com or call: 540-294-8390 Chantilly: 1br/0en/1ba, new single family home, granite, appliances. $85,900. Call Don 703-378-8992 Chantilly: 2br/1ba, new home, granite, new appliances, crown moldings, $89,900. Call Don 703-378-8992 122 House* BUY IT BEFORE IT GOES TO AUCTION! Relocation, Distressed Seller needs to save credit.3BR 2BA Condo New Carpet, Paint,- Hardwood, Tile, Updated Kitchen. Vacant. Quick Settlement $235,000 Ginny Holland, Realtor MD & VA Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 6832 Old Dominion Drive, Ste. 300 McLean. VA 22101 703-395-6671/ 443-994-6987 www.coldwell bankermove.com/ ginnvholland _ IS HUD Homes. 3BR, 2BA for $234.00/mo. 4BR, 3.5 BA $334.00/mo.! 5% down, 20 yrs @ 8% APR. For listings 800-628-5983; xR528. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Purcallvilla: 4BR SFH, 2 car gar, over 1/2 acre, great location, too much to list. $369,900 w/ 10k towards closing. 703-307-5774. 18 acres 4BR perc site. Southern Fauquier County. Mostly open. $230K. Contact Charlie Ebbetts Long & Foster (540)341-3547 CATLETT Building lot, 2.40 acre, 3 BD perc, views. $239,900 VirginiaOak Realty.com 540-788-9218 owner/agent Sandi Olsen Highland Co., VA. 100 ac. Farm. Farmhouse, post & beam barn, 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 Retreat 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. 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Tte tterv I Ttete«aM»teJiteMfote^>l«te3Saarl*te|i*ii*ifi*tetea'i 3«»«iOman Walter to*’**TramiSrte tar Xten28nS ;* l Ow 5 Mte! $■■**« tea* 1 *■» ’ swan te.'71*»* 5 aift **».'»*» Cj teaUteOn *»(5*.lJI*«tentete»te*lite liuT 8M232.3360 aiiaa (■••111141 liriliM O^hlitjNlmnl telfteo FORECLOSURES ft FIXER-UPPERS in Northern VA. Call 24 hours for a FREE list 703-383-6175. Prudential Carruthers Realtors FSBO, Reduced, Fauquier Co, House/ .12.5 acs, R-l subdividable, $499K. (804)472-4768 Mike and Lou's Take and Bake Pizza Franchise. Several area opportunities. www.Mike andLous.com 703.669.5636 ALL OAK SEASONED hardwood. Delivered $150/ full cord, Call 703-868-2524 Wood for sale. Lots of hardwood. $75 per pickup load. Please call (540)987-8215 Refrigerator: Manual defrost. 703-777-9380. Hardwood Flooring: Brazilian Cherry, 3/4 in thick. $2.50sf, 2,145s». 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, cheny, still in' box. 1 in. slate, MSRP $6495 Must sell, $1495.703-349-1965. Exercise equipment to buvl Seeking upscale treadmill or elliptical machine. 540-347-3838 5 273 Pet. AKC German Shep pups, parents on prem, 1 yr health guar, 1st shots & dewrmngJhd. Raised by loving family. (703)895-3561 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. 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 Fra# old movie equipment to school or non-profit organizations. 540-351-0002 Loving family hoping to adopt infant, willing to pay legal, medical, exp. Mike/Kate collect anytime (703)378-4811 YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL YOUR REP TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-351-0121 AUTO BODY TECH $$$ Unlimited earning potential for the ambitious and motivated at high-volume, mult.DRP shop in Sterling. Exp. req. Must have own tools. ESTIMATOR Exp. req'd. Must have basic computer skills & be personable. Great potential for advancement. Excel pay A benefits. Great working environment. Platinum Auto Body 703.444.4669 Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 CARPENTERS 10 years minimum exp. Refer req. Tools & transportation. Mon-Fri. 9am-5pm. 703-737-6985 _' CONSTRUCT. FOREMAN Exp. Foreman for decorative driveway crew. NO. VA. Excellent leadership, communication, work skills req. Bilingual. •Base + bonus. Training, growth.. 703-464-8551 Construction TRUCK CRANE OPERATORS No. VA based co. seeking experienced crane operators to join our team. 20-100 ton positions available. 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Bachelor’s degree or 5 years equiv. exp. $27,567.49 p/yr APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #344 FT positions to provide support to adults with mental illness and mental retardation by providing assessment and living skills training in apartment settings. Knowledge of community, housing & financial resources for chronically mentally impaired.Bachelor’s degree or 5 years equiv. exp. $27,567.49 p/yr SENIOR CASE MANAGER# 329 FT position in Culpeper providing programmatic, clinical and adrmnistrative supervision to case managers, serving consumer with mental retardation. Ensure regulatory requirements are met. Provide outreach, conduct site audits and maintain case load. Knowledge of developmental disabilities, illnesses & issues facing consumers. Counseling and crisis intervention skids, including conducting assessments. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Ability to remain organized and objective. Bachelor's degree required and 2 years exp. $38,064.00 p/yr Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:30am, MONDAY, March 12,2007, HR, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540) 825-7391 EEO/AA Kiennings@rTCsb.org LOOKING FOR A SUMMER JOB? LOOK NO FURTHER! Join us at the Parks, Recreation & Community Services SUMMER JOB FAIR Tuesday, March 13, 2007 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Community Services Administration Building 1st floor Senior Center 215 Depot Ct. SE, Leesburg, VA Interview for the following summer programs: SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS *Positions available with Summer Day Camp, Adaptive Recreation, and Trip Camps * Minimum requirements are HS graduation and 18 years of age. * Virginia State licensing requires additional experience supervising children during recreational or educational activities. « SWIMMING POOLS * Summer Lifeguards - Must have Red Cross, or equivalent Lifeguard Certification, including First Aid and CPR. prior to beginning work * Summer Pool Managers and Assistant Managers * Summer Recreation Aides - must have completed 8th grade * Water Safety Instructors » SUMMER maintenance workers VISIT http:y/wwe^ioudoun.flgy/prcs/home.htm for position details. For applications and recruitment numbers go to: www.kKidoun.gov. Call the 24-Hou*- J^oline at (703) 777-0536 to have an application „i<uieq to you. £ime$ Community Newspapers DESIGN Graphic Designers Part-time and Pun-time Leesburg, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: www.TimesCommnnity.com Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: Human Resources 13873 Park Center Road Suite 301 Herndon, Virginia 20171 Email to: HnmanResonrceOtimespapers.com Fax to 703-435-0754 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE mmm Warrenton, Virginia LOAN PROCESSOR Seeking Loan Processor with knowledge of Senior and/or Multifamily Housing. Familiarity with the FHA Multifamily • Lending Programs a significant plus. Responsibilities include processing, pipeline management & a variety of administrative tasks. Proficiency in Word & Excel required. This position will require heavy client contact and candidate must be detail-oriented, very organized, efficient, personable, & have the ability to work independently. This position will be integrated into the Underwriting Division but will support our loan originators based in our New York location. For confidential consideration, please send your resume, along with salary requirements, to hrjobs@greystoneusa.com. No phone calls, please. EOE CREYSTQNE Warrenton, VA CASH ADMINISTRATOR Opportunity available with fast-paced, multi-family loan servicer in expanding Custodial Accounting department. Basic duties include reconciling bank & general ledger accounts. Processing electronic bank transfers and other servicing duties. Greater potential for candidates with mortgage banking background or experience in Navision or similar accounting software. Knowledge of Excel required Previous experience with FHA or Fannie Mae loans a plus. Qualified candidates may submit their resume in confidence as follows: By Mail: 419 Belle Air Lane, Warrenton, VA 20186 By Fax: 540-341-2121 By Email: sjenkins@greystoneusa.com EOE Officers provide security and protection for air travelers, airports and aircraft. Starting at $13.41 per hour Plus Benefits tIncludes 18.59% Locality Pay) Minimum Requirements: l:.S. Citizenship or U.S. National • High school diploma. GED or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation * Pass a background/credit check Please apply online at: www.tstgoiK.cam 1-800-887-1895 TTY: 1-800-887-5506 TVansportanon Security Administration TSA Ls an F.quul (^>pt Fmpkncr CIRCULATION Delivery Manager Full-time Reston. VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: www.TimesCommiinity.com Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Interested applicants should send n resume and salary requirements to: Human Resources 13873 Park Center Road Suite 301 Herndon, Virginia 20171 Saudi to: HumanReeourceOtimeepapers.com Pan to 703-435-9754 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

ACCOUNTANT CULPEPER Tired of your commute? Fighting the daily Northern Virginia traffic? Come work for a prestigious accounting firm in beautiful downtown Culpeper. Accountant needed immediately fpr a permanent position but MUST have extensive Tax exp. Salary $40-45,000 Email, Send or fax resume to: Career Management Associates 30 Ashby Street #109 Warrenton, VA 20186 mclean@cmacareers.com www.cmacareers.com 540-349-2065 FAX Full Time Assistant Park Manager (Natural Resources Specialist III) position #00823 Location: Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Bedford County, Virginia Salary Range: $30,146 - $39,520 Closing Date: March 6, 2007 View the duties and qualifications or obtain a state application, visit our web site at: www.dcr.virginia.gov. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. X GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND * REHABILITATION CENTER T: is now hiring a DIETARY MANAGER CDM preferred. Management experience preferred. contact Marti or Candy at 571-248-6100 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring full-time & part-time PTAs Flexible hours. Please contact Parmlnder or Candy at 571-248-6100 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring for PT & FT DIETARY AIDE Please contact Cynthia or Candy at 571-248-6100 CNA/ PERSONAL CARE AIDE Come join the In-Home Services staff at the RRCSB and Area on Aging . We welcome dedicated staff who wish to work with professionals to provide excellent home care in • the- community. Accepting applications for positions available in Rappahannock, Orange, Madison, Culpeper & Fauquier counties. CNA or Personal Care Aide certification required. Flexible scheduling. Must provide own transportation; mileage reimbursed. Apply with RRCSB application to: Lynnette Scott, Rappahannock-Kapidan.CSB. PO Box 1568. Culpeper. VA 22701. “TwSJST" 540-825-3100 TDD: 540-825-7391 EEO/AA 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 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring for PRN PTs, OTs and Speech Therapists Please contact Parminder or Candy at 571-248-6100 : GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER ’ 1 Is now hiring for weekend & part-time: ' ; LPNs & RNs Please contact Debbie or Candy at - ■ 571-2484100 : > GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND * REHABILITATION CENTER -, * IS now hiring full-time, part-time A PRN CNAs • ] 571 Invite Half a million people to your next garage sale. Place your Ad Today! Times Classified Call 703-777-1110 WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available: ❖ CHARGE NURSE - RN or LPN 7am-3pm, 3pm-11 pm & 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@faucjuierhospital.org BUYING? SELLING? Fauquier TimesDemocrat Classified s Have It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 FAUQUIER HOSPITAL Advanced Care Close at Hand PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHAB OPPORTUNITIES Want that work life balance that is so hard to find now? Take a closer look at Fauquier Hospital for opportunities in our Physical Medicine and Rehab department. PTs, OTs, LPTA, COTA, Speech Therapist, practicing in the Outpatient, Inpatient, Skilled Nursing Facility, or Home Health arenas. Full time, part time, part time as needed (PRN), and weekend positions available immediately. PRN Contingency Rate Clinical Ladder Continuing Education Relocation Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Professional Dues New Grads encouraged to apply Mail resume to: Fauquier Hospital Attn: Human Resources 500 Hospital Drive Warrenton, VA 20186 540-341-0823 (fax) fellerl@fauquierhospital.org EOE Full Time D Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 EXPERIENCED DRIVERS needed immediately for a non emergency medical transportation company. Call 301. 270. 2255 Driver F Class A Hazmat required. - Experience preferred. Guaranteed salary plus commission, Benefits. Call Bill (540)604-0504 House Keeper/Pet Nanny Pet-friendly, non-smoking house keeper for large estate. Must be able to take care of pets in addition to cleaning responsibilities. Apartment provided. Previous housekeeping experience necessary. Must have valid drivers license. References required. Interested parties should cafi 540/937-2960 Farm Administrator Seeking an experienced, detail oriented office administrator for a Thoroughbred breeding and racing facility. Answering phones, drafting correspondence, maintaining records of all farm-related activities. Must know QuickBooks/Horse Farm Management/MS Office. Knowledge of the Thoroughbred industry required. Must be pet-friendly and non-smoker. Please email or fax resume northcliffarm@yahoo.com fax 540/937-7011 ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Dominion Construction Group, LLC located in Warrenton, VA is seeking a full time Accounting Assistant. Candidate, must be detail oriented and Organized. Previous construction experience, Job Power and/or QuickBooks experience is a plus. Salary range is $30k to $35k and is based on experience. Please fax resume to: (540) 428*3009 or e-mail to: hr@dominion constructiongroup.com Social Worker - Board Services Association of Social .Work Boards (ASWB), a nonprofit organization based in Culpeper, Virginia, is seeking a social worker to worn with social work licensing boards in the U.S. and Canada. Social work degree, current social work license and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Familiarity with non-profit organizations and working with volunteers preferred.Competitive salary and benefits. Some travel required. Send letter and resume to ASWB, P.O. Box 1508, Culpeper, VA 22701. Attention: Associate position Over The Road Driver , for AmeriGas Propane, Cylinder Exchange division at it's Bealeton facility. Loads and un-loads pallets at each location as required, forklift certification training provided. Deliveries generally throughout VA, MD, NC, other states possible. Occasional overnight runs possible, but not routine. Requirements: CDL, Class A with Hazmat endorsement. Must be available to work a non-traditional schedule, when necessary. This is a full-time position. We offer a highly competitive hourly wage, a complete benefits program to include medical, RX, and dental benefits. Submit resume by fax: 540-439-2658, email: dave.bamard@amerlgaa.com or apply in person: 6223 Energy Road, Bealeton vEOE/AA/M/F/D/V Quality Assurance Specialist Men tal Health /Ret a rdatit >n Temporary, part-time position with Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services. Management of information systems related to client incidents, complaints and mandated staff training. Assist in investigation, analysis, documentation and resolution of consumer human rights complaints, in addition to assisting with quality assurance activities for the Department. Providing quarterly reports to management. General knowledge of principles and practices of mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse care: proficiency in Microsoft Word. Access, Excel and database software; ability to organize information and communicate effectively. Bachelor's degree in education, social work, organizational management or related field plus two years of directly related experience. Master's degree preferred. Criminal'background check, TB test, driving record check and a valid driver's license. (Hiring Range: $18.67 -$25.2CVhr) 07-301 Closes: 03/02/2007. Additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov LANDSCAPE FOREMEN & TRAINEES Meadows Farms in Chantilly, VA one of the largest residential landscape companies in the US since 1962, has immediate openings for Foremen and Trainees in: • Pond, waterfall, and water feature installation. • Masons and Paving Installation - Masonry and dry laid paver, flagstone, and granite walks, patios, driveways, and retaining walls. • Plant installation and Rock Walls. No maintenance, mowing, or snow removal. • Deck, Arbor, Gazebo Carpenters • $500 startup bonus for qualified, experienced Foreman. Earn up to $60,000+. Year round work and outstanding benefit package. Potential for advancement in management or design/sales. • Trainees earn up to $12 per hour. No experience required, must work hard and learn quickly. • All positions require Drivers License with good record, but not CDL • Benefits include production and quality bonuses, paid vacation, medical insurance, tool allowance, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Drug Free Workplace. EOE Call 703-327-5050 extension 200 to set up interview r I4S V_ Office Assistant for Construction and Resale Companies. Microsoft Office and Quickbooks exp. required. Customer service, data entry, filing and other general duties. (540)923-4820 OFFICE SECRETARY Full time for small real estate office in Rappahannock. Friendly phone manner, computer skills, able to work independently. Real Estate license a plus. Contact Justin Wiley. 540-675-3999 Carpenter w/ 25 years exp. Seeking work. 540-778-1101 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 This Could Be Your AD! Call TODAY! Times Classified 347-4222 or FAX 351-0121 Contract Administrator Expanding Northern Virginia locally owned Heating, Air conditioning and Plumbing Co. is in search of an experienced residential and commercial HVAC service agreement administrator. Must be good with people and have computer skills. Pay commensurate with ability , and experience. Benefit package includes vacation, health insurance, dental, profit sharing and 401k. Call 703-777-2311 or 540-667-7155 ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN POSITION AVAILABLE Small electronics firm in Warrenton has a full or part-time position available for electronic technician. Duties include inside sates, service & system design / assembly and calibration. Proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus. Salary is negotiable, benefits are provides. Please call: (540)349-4746 or fax resume to: (540) 347-4755 HVAC TECHS If you are looking for a career not a job in Heating & Air Conditioning Service or Replacement, we have installation technicians earning $70,000+ plr year and have advancement opportunities.Must be well groomed, drug free, dependable and have a clean criminal record. Year round work, with benefits. Will train the right person. Call us now to set your career in motion. 540-349-8030 Wednesday, March 7, l-7pna Genuiaa Ceiter far Advuced Twlielegy 18121 Teckielofy Irive, Cilpeper, VA For More Informations 540-829-7430 RAPPAHANNOCK DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES has an opening for a: Social Worker Duties and responsibilities include; Knowledge of social work principles & practices; ability to exchange information orally with clients, co-workers, & staff members of other agencies; ability to make & implement case decisions, ability to access and individual's and / or family strengths & needs; knowledge of social, economic, & health problems that face individuals, groups & communities; ability to respond to the client 's emotions; ability to plan & manage, with supervision, own work activities; ability to write; & ability to interpret laws, policies & regulations. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in the Human Service field; or possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in any field accompanies by a minimum of (2) years of appropriate & related experience in a Human Services related area. To apply: Complete a Commonwealth of Virginia Employment application and submit to Rappahannock DSS, P.O Box 84 354 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747, by noon on March 9, 2007. Also applicants must: Be willing to outside of normal working hours, which may include being on-call for emergencies twenty-four hours For more information regarding position# (00012-07), please visit: www.dssvirginia.gov and click on jobs Classification title: Social Worker Position Number: 00012-07 Salary: $28,779 - $35,117 Location: Washington Virginia An Equal Opportunity Employer 1973 VW Super Beetle, Runs good, needs some work. $2000. Please call (703)754-2800 00 Corvette Conv. Black/Tan top. Auto, Heads Up Speedometer, Dual Power Seats, Boria Exhaust, Chrome Wheels, $24,900 239-542-0290 01 Subaru Leg LWafg AWD AT PS PWTB Wh 63k EC dejar590 hotmail.com $9K 540-948-3826 03 Thunderbird: James Bond version, coral & white, #142 of 700. Gar kept. 527mi. $39,500. (540)822-5861. 1991 Sedan Cadillac Deville, 4.9 port fuel injection, V8, white ext, blue int, all power, CD & XM/AM/FM radio, low mileage, 4 doors, exc cond. 12mo safety inspection sticker, new tires, owners manual. $3895. (540)439-3259 1996 Chevy Malibu, all power, AM/FM/ Cassette, looks great & runs grt, 96K. $2990. (540)547-4234 1998 Toyota Corolla, blk, very good outside cond, maintained & runs grt. Brand new Viper remote start. 105K. $5500. (540)752-0938 2002 Ford Escort SE, 4dr, auto, PW, PL, AC, Serviced Feb 07, 27K. $ 6 5 0 0 / o b o . (540)439-2302 2004 Anniversary edition. Ford Mustang, exc cond, new tires/ brakes, 63K. $9750. (540)347-5969 2004 Chrysler Crossfire, exc cond, fully loaded, 6spd, 29K. $21,500. Call (540)347-9093 2005 Honda Civic EXSE, red, 34.5K, 5spd, moonroof,' CD/ MP3, 40+mpg $13,990 540-987-9226 $500 Police Impounds. Honda's Chevy's, etc.1 from $500. For listings 800-625-9080 ext 2416. 94 Mercury bame Wagon LS. All pwr, looks & runs great, updated VA inspec & emiss, full size spate. 703-327-4550. 96 Cadillac Deville, blk, 160K, good cond, $2,995. (540)937-4553 '97 Toyota Camry LE: 4 dr, auto, ps, pb, 143k orig mi. Runs great, good cond. $3950/ OBO (703)866-9318. 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, ahuskerOcox.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. Safe, dependable. Runs great! $250Q/obO. BB $3,335. 540-554-8879. Lincoln Town Car '98 Signature Series, white/blue top, 54K mis, excel cond. $7100. (703)989-9937 Mercury 88 Sable Wbgon: 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 Jetta '96, very strong engine, 5sp, AC, sunrf. Pioneer stereo, no rust. $2950. (540)347-5064 . T" A 610 Jmp* V- . J BMW 2DR 1979 633-CSI 4sp, manual trans, 128K, extra fine cond. all pwr options Best Offer 703-638-6132 03 Chevy Suburban, 4WD, 1 owner, grge kept, loaded, exc cond. 27K, runs art, $19,900/ obo, (540)341-1897 r, ■ 668 V_ D4 Honda Pilot EXL, 47 K, silver w/gray Ithr, htd sts/mirrors, 4WD. Must sell $18,800/obo. (540)428-2273 05 Toyota Highlander: V6, 2wd, sunroof, 3rd row seating. 40k mi. $20k. 703-753-9800 '95 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, tan, runs very good. Only $3000/obo. AS IS. 540-727-6495 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. Toyota 2005 4Runner SR5,4WD,V8,30K mi, Ithr.snrf, tow pkg, alloy whls, CD plyr. tint glass.Great cond. $24,500 540-338-2170 or 703-901-1131 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. $27,900. (540)229-4134 1986 Nissan King Cab pickup truck. Runs good, needs transmission. $600. (540)788-1762 2000 Chevy Silverado Z71, 4x4, ext. cab, loaded, clean, 89K. $1 1 ,5 00/obo. (540)829-8444 2000 Ford F-450 Diesel, white 2-door. 11ft. utility body, manual tran, gray int, ac, excel cond. 55k mis. $20K 540-364-2433 8a-8p 2003 Dodge Dakota SLT Quad, 4.7L, 40K, 2WD, Custom Cap; PW, PL, cruise, tilt. 540-341-0933 $15,900 2004 Ford F-150 Supercab Lariat XLT pkg. Auto, 2whl drv, bedliner, low mileage. $15k.. (703)435-3922 96 Ford V-8, F150, 4x4, full size, AM/FM/Cass/ Cruise/AC, util box. $3000/obo. (540)937-8907 '01 Chrysler Town & County Van, AM/FM/ CD, pwr doors, 112K mis, $5500. (540)341-8896 2000 Plymouth Breeze, 93K, runs great, good cond, new battery. (4000/obO. (540)272-0277 2001 15 passenger.' Chevy van, 62K, rarely driven. $10,500/obO. (540)272-0277 2001 Ford Windstar, Ltd, aU power doors, new tires, entertain pkg, git family car. $6500. (571)237-8218 98 Pontiac Tran Sport: Extended. Extra dean, fully loaded w/TV. 97k miles. $5100. (540)338-3511. Ford, '95, Windstar. 93K, loaded, runs well, needs work. $900/obo. (703)729-2663. GMC 3/4T Van 6.2L, diesel, 4spd, 22mpg, New starter, alt, tires, brakes, batteries, glow plugs, wprs, hdlts. $1895. (540)439-2342 Junk Cars - Professionally removed for free. Call for details 571-233-5447 ask for Allen. No. Va. areas! WANTED: Honda Del Sol, any year/ condition. Call (540) 347-4997 after 6 p m. 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