Rappahannock News, March 15, 2007

129th Year ... No. 11 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY MARCH 15,2007 Worldwideattimescommunity.com 50 CENTS . "■ -v . y- ' .... “ \. , - Rappahannock County’s Family Newspaper Since / '-j 66 What galls me the I most about the latest Dominion move is the deceit it has practiced and the fraud it has perpetrated on my | constituents in [ Rappahannock County. [ — Del. Todd Gilbert, R-Woodstock Gilbert, Obenshain vehement about power line proposal By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock citizens opposed to a new power line corridor in the county can count two more allies in their fight against Dominion Virginia Power. Del. Tbdd Gilbert, R-Woodstock, and Sen. Mark Obenshain, RHarrisonburg, on Monday sent a joint letter to Dominion CEO Thomas Farrell n to express their opposition to the power company’s proposal to build a new 500,000-volt electric transmission corridor adjacent to an existing right of way in the eastern part of Rappahannock. The letter outlines a number of Gilbert’s and Obenshain’s concerns, including the timing with which Dominion officials unveiled the plan. “The decision to reroute the project through Rappahannock County was made near the end of the General Assembly’s legislative session without first consulting the legislative stakeholders in the area,” the letter says. “What galls me the most about the latest Dominion move is the deceit it has practiced and the fraud it has perpetrated on my constituents in Rappahannock County,” Gilbert wrote in a separate statement to announce that he is giving $750 in political contributions from the Dominion and Allegheny electric companies to a legal fund to prevent the utilities from building the new power lines through Culpeper, Fauquier, Frederick, Loudoun, Prince William, Rappahannock and Warren counties. “Before the opening of the General Assembly this year, Dominion announced another high-voltage line route through Fauquier County, among others. That decision caused an uprising by the citizens of those counties,” Gilbert wrote. “Bills were introduced in the General Assembly restricting the choice of the route; legislative hearings were held. “Then, during the very last days of the legislative session when no further legislation could be introduced, no hearings could be held, Dominion dropped the Rappahannock route bomb,” he continued. “Obviously, the See POWER, Page A3 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) i V rTTITTIrlM——M—TlH i — ■ l OMli' T ' lllu— Photo by Paula Frietag RAPP STARS: At the debut Mr. Rappahannock contest, student Corey Hitt (right) and teacher Dave Naser (left) took home the honors. ^ • C By Paula Frietag Special to the Rappahannock News “And the winner of Mr. Rappahannock is...* These are the words many students and community members came out to hear at the Rappahannock County High School this past Saturday. For the first year ever, the senior class hosted a beauty pageant contest for male juniors and seniors, and a few teachers as well, to raise money for the senior trip. • The night was full of laughs, screaming, clapping, and, overall, a lot of fun. From beat boxing, lip-syncing, juggling, movie making, and make-up artists, the students and teachers put on quite a show. “ 1 am extremely proud of the guys,” said Christina Naramore, the organizer of the event. “I was a little worried at first, but they pulled it off.” The contest hosted by Dave Collins, consisted of three categories; causal, talent, and formal. Top contestants were then picked and asked one question each before the judges made their decision. The judges were Samantha Long, Travis Jenkins, Roger Mello, Melissa Delcour, and Machelle Montgomery. By the end of the competition the senior division was narrowed to David Naser and Scott Wiled. In the junior division, Jesse Palmer, Arne Utne, Corey Hitt, Juan Tisera, and Jonathan Butler were finalists.. After questions and a brief intermission, the winners were announced with David Naser in the Senior division, and Corey Hitt in the Junior division. David Naser was awarded a dinner for two at Four and Twenty Blackbirds while Corey Hitt was awarded $100. The fund raiser left the senior class with about $500 for their senior trip and sent many students home with smiles on their faces. Photo by Richard Lykes Gary Sellers enjoyed sharing his annual harvest of cherries. Sellers killed in crash Gary Sellers— attorney and local cherry grower dies in accident By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News Gary Sellers who was best known in Rappahannock County for his “Cherries-on-Top” orchard near Flint Hill, died in an automobile accident on his way home Tuesday. His wife, Sally, survives him. According to a report filed by Virginia State Trooper Johnson, Sellers, 71, was traveling east on U.S. 211 when he over corrected his 2002 Ford Explorer after running off the right side of the road. The vehicle ran through the median, flipped in the west bound lane, over a guard See SELLARS, Page A11 Rappahannock an anomaly in growing region McCarthy expects to see increase in next census By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer On a map charting Virginia’s population growth, Rappahannock looks like the eye of a development storm. The Rappahannock-Rapidan Region, which includes Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties is growing like gangbusters, but it’s not due to Rappahannock. The five-county district has seen a 19.3 percent increase in population since 2000. That makes it the second-fastest growing region in the state, County Administrator John McCarthy announced at last week’s County Board of Supervisors meeting. Some members of the audience applauded when McCarthy said the county’s population fell 0.8 percent from 2000 to 2006. McCarthy said the statistics, which were compiled by the Weldon Cooper Center at the University of Virginia, are probably not completely accurate for Rappahannock. The county administrator said the Rappahannock’s significant number of weekend residents is difficult to capture in a non-census year count. And since Rappahannock does not have a hospital, it is hard for such a study to account for the number of five births in the county. McCarthy said he expects that 4V Percent Change in Population, 2 in -2006 m Gained 20% or more | Gained lOto 19.9% H Gained 5 to 9.9% L i Gained lees than 5% Lo6t population the 2010 census will show Rappahannock has a larger population than what the Weldon Cooper statistics indicate. Population growth is also happening to the west of Rappahannock in Page and Warren counties. The number of residents in Page increased 4.1 percent from 23,177 in 2000 to 24,134 in 2006. In Warren, population rose 11.1 percent from 31,584 to 35,093 during the same period. The nearest county to Rappahannock that lost population during the past six years is Highland County, 95 miles to the southwest. Loudoun County was the fastest growing jurisdiction in Virginia from 2000 to 2006. Its population See GROWTH, Page A2 X * An island in a sea of growth The five-county Rappahannock-Raptdan Region was the second-fastest growing part of Virginia from 2000 to 2006. Despite the area’s 19.3 percent population increase, Rappahannock County’s number of residents decreased 0.8 percent. County 2000 pop. 2006 pop. Culpeper 34,262 44,183 Fauquier 55,139 64,612 ‘ Madison 12,520 13,720 Orange 25,881 31,387 Rappahannock 6,983 6,931 Total . 134,785160,83319.3 % Source: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Sen/ice % change 29.0% 17.2 % 9.6 % 21.3% - 0.8 % 4 V

Two districts picked for short terms By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer When candidates from the Piedmont and Stonewall-Hawthome districts run for Rappahannock County’s Board of Supervisors and School Board in November, they will be aiming for two-year terms instead of the usual four years in office. The one-time measure is being implemented to stagger the terms of elected county officials and prevent the possibility of all five representatives on each board from turning over at the same time. Piedmont and StonewallHawthome were chosen at random for the abbreviated terms on March 5 prior to the Board of Supervisors’ monthly meeting. County Registrar of Voters Nancy Newlin wrote the names of the five districts on pieces of paper and placed them in a box. Elections Board Chair Dorothy Warner then blindly pulled out the papers that had Piedmont and Stonewall-Hawthome written on them. Elections for members of those two districts will be held in 2007, 2009 and every four years afterward. Elections for the Hampton, Jackson and Wakefield districts will be held in 2007 and every subsequent four years. On the Board of Supervisors, Eddie Wayland represents Piedmont and Bob Anderson represents Stonewall-Hawthome. Anderson is also the board’s chairman. Aline Johnson and Ken Marlor represent Piedmont and Stonewall-Hawthome, respectively, on the School Board. Marlor is the board’s chairman as well. County Administrator John McCarthy said the supervisors decided to switch to staggered elections to avoid having all five representatives change over at the same time, thus leaving the county with a completely inexperienced governing body. He said the situation in Loudoun County, where the majority of their board members have been voted out of office in each of the past three elections, made Rappahannock leaders think about implementing a safeguard. “Turnover on the board was very slow and still is. We’ve never had more than two seats turn over,” McCarthy said. “It really didn’t have anything to do with us,” he added. “It was what was happening in other places.” Everyone who spoke at a public hearing about the idea spoke in favor of staggering elections, McCarthy said. “There needs to be some continuity and familiarity with the process of governing,” he said. “The logic just was how are going to ensure some stability of process?” McCarthy added that the new schedule does not prevent turnover on the boards. That change is just going to have to come in more than one phase. “If you want to throw everybody out of office, you can still do it. It will just take two years to do it,” he said. “This is in the public’s interest to make sure there isn’t a wholesale transition.” McCarthy said most jurisdictions in Virginia do not have staggered election cycles. Among Rappahannock’s neighbors, Culpeper and Madison counties have staggered terms for elected officials; Fauquier County does not. Police Briefs Creek bottom fugitive Jackie T. Rutherford Jr., 42, from Shenandoah, Va was arrested on March 11, for being Drunk in Public. According to the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s office, Deputy Robbie Fincham reported to the scene after a man called to report that he had seen a man on Road 231 who was walking erratically and appeared to be intoxicated. Earlier a woman called from the same area and report ed that a man had been to their house and had a loud argument with her husband. Fincham noted that there were no signs of a physical fight and Rutherford was no longer on the road. 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VA 22734 www.innatkellysford.eom Vv. 4 a deer and collided into an embankment. Trooper Kerianne Corbett handled the scene which occurred at Rt 615, on March 10, at 4:30 a.m. Two other passengers were injured; one was transported for treatment and the other was treated at the scene of the accident. An estimated $5,000 damage was done to the vehicle. Wrong lane collision Two Harley motorcyclists collided as they rounded a turn together in the wrong lane traveling north on Highway 522. Trooper Christopher Roop responded to the scene and charged Stanley Hauling, 57, of Ruther Glenn, Va, and James Green, 42, of Fredricksburg, Va. The accident occurred on March 11, at around 2:40 p.m. causing over $5,000 to both motorcycles. sneaKy soakers A homeowner on Sequoia Road called the Sheriff’s office on March 11, to report that they suspected that somebody had been using their hot tub while they were away. According to the report, the water temperature had been turned up to 100 degrees in their absence. Lottery fraud A fraud case in Rappahannock has been turned over to the F.B.I. after an elderly woman lost nearly $9,000 to a person claiming to be from the Canadian lottery. According the the RCSO, a woman called the sheriff’s office on March 10, to notify them that she believed her elderly aunt was caught up in a baud. A man had contacted her claiming that she had won $215,000 in the Canadian lottery sweepstakes. The man said that the lottery required her to send in a check worth $1,000. Further requests for cash were requested as the man claimed to be stuck in customs at the border, halted at the Reagan National Airport, and requested additional duty tax money. RCSO Sheriff Larry Sherertz said that the case was unfortunate and that the woman would probably not get her money back. “If something sounds too good to be true it probably is,” he said, “If you have not bought a lottery ticket, there is no way you can win anything.” Anyone suspecting a fraudulent solicitation should report the case immediately. School Board proposes budget cuts By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County School Board approved a list of budget cuts Tuesday that will be included in the working document for the public session that will be held next Tuesday. The board’s proposed cuts add up to a total of $31,183, while the proposed state funding has risen by $6,413. The proposed budget now seeks a 6.2 percent increase of $494,968. Superintendent Robert Chappell’s original proposed increase stood at During the public comment session, Next Step Advisor Miranda Hope pleaded with the school board asking them not to cut additional funds from the college and career access program. “I would ask that the school system acknowledge the success of the program and continue to support it financially,” Hope said, referring to her original request of $15,000. She stated that $15,000 was less than 20 percent of the program’s proposed budget, and additional funding was important to continue the program’s success. Next Step was begun with a $90,000 two-year startup grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. The grant expired in December of last year, and now the program is seeking a steady stream of income for its continued success. The school board approved of a working proposal document for the upcoming public hearing which proposed to cut the increased funds by $5,000, allowing a total contribution of $10,000 for Next Step. “The school has been very supportive of the program and we realize that their hands have been tied by tight budget constraints,” said Executive > Director of Headwaters Cole Johnson. Next Step is a branch of Headwaters, a successful Rappahannock educational foundation. Since the program began, the school board has granted Next Step with a total of $5,000 in funding as well as office 1,564. Next Step increase cut space and equipment. “The time to support us is now,” Hope said after the meeting. “I know that the budget is tight, but this program benefits the fiiture of every kid in our school.” Since the program began, the number of students attending college and trade schools has nearly doubled, and Next Step has received heavy acclaim from both students and parents. John Anderson, a citizen from the Hampton District, also added comments in favor of the program. “I would hope that this is a program that the school will fund and support,” Anderson said. “I think the program is essential to the future of the kids of Rappahannock.” RCHS Student President Clay Vickers added an emotional testimony to the strength of the program, noting that it was essential in his quest for college scholarships. “This amazing woman and this amazing program has impressed me more than almost anything else in my 17 years,” Vickers said. Additional cuts Other cuts by the school board included a proposal to hire an additional physical education teacher aide instead of an additional PE teacher. This cut the amount of a fulltime salary of $52,399 by $26,200. Currently there is already one PE aide at the elementary school. Board Chairman John Wesley Mills mentioned during the budget work session that it might be wise to postpone the additional position. “I know that one of our goals is the health and wellness of our students,” Mills said. “But I wonder if in fact that we should support one of our existing programs rather than create a new one.” Additional cuts proposed by the school board include a $10,000 reduction in transportation costs. The board voted to continue with its proposed cuts for the public session, which will be held at Rappahannock County High School on Tuesday, March 20. “I think that there are adjustments that we can make, and we will make adjustments after the public hearing,” said Mills. The board also included an increase of $10,017 in order to equalize salary steps for most support staff positions. Missing expenses The board still has to decide whether to include the superintendent’s salary as part of the school-wide 4.5 percent increase. Chappell reaffirmed at the meeting that he has not asked the school board for a salary increase. Also in the works is Chappell’s proposed increase in employee health insurance contributions. The projected increase for the insurance package was $166,000. The school board mentioned at the meeting that they are looking for other ways to package the program. Competing with surrounding counties Once again, Chappell hammered home the importance of increasing the school teacher salaries. He noted that Warren County has proposed a 5.6 percent increase, Culpeper has proposed a 6 percent increase and Fauquier is discussing an increase of 7 percent. “Even with the 4.5 percent increase, we are still falling behind,” Chappell said, adding that he compares surrounding county salaries in order to retain teachers. “We’ve lost at least eight teachers to Fauquier County Schools in 10 years,” Chappell said, adding that that Rappahannock schools are also falling behind Madison and Page counties. Public hearing The school board will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget for 2007-08 on Tuesday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the RCHS Band Room. “We continue to encourage the public to come to these hearings,” said Vice Chairman Aline Johnson. “It would be nice to see the room filled with people who care about what the school is doing with the budget.” E-mail the reporter at cspiering@timespapers.com Home and land transfers this week: These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the period of March 2, 2007 to March 9,2007. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www. timespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Hampton District David Adoff to Charles Larry O’ Rourke and Others Trs., 8.4216 acres, $430,000.00, Tax Map: 30-17A Rural Property L.L.C. to Gregory M. Yates, 4 tracts: 1.1787, 0.0616. 0.2756 and 10 acres, $1,300,000.00, Tax Map: 28-49. Wakefield District Robert E. Moore and others to Settle and Son L.L.C., 3 parcels; 0.1860,0.3064 and 0.750 acres, $250,000.00, Tax Map: 13-98B. Growth From Page A1 increased 59 percent from 169,599 to 269,605. The jurisdiction losing population most quickly is Petersburg, which saw its number of residents decrease 9.7 percent from 33,740 to 30,479. The RADCO region, which includes the city of Fredericksburg as well as Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford counties, was the fastest growing of the state’s 23 planning districts. Its number of residents increased 27.4 percent from 241,044 in 2000 to 307,033 in 2006. Virginia’s total population increased 8 percent from 7,079,030 in 2000 to 7,642,884 in 2006. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com. County and Town Meetinqs and Notices On Wednesday, March 21, the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p. m. at the County Courthouse on Gay Street. AGENDA OLD BUSINESS -SE#07-02-01 Lee efficiency Apartment* NEW BUSINESS -SE#07-02-03 Price Multiple Dwellings on a Parcel -RZ#07-03-01 Kreyling Proffer Amendment INFORMATIONAL -Rappahannock Regional Commission “Living Towns” Conference to be held in Sperryville in May Correction In last week’s Rappahannock News, an article about the Rappahannock County High School softball team said this season is Richie Burke’s seventh as the team’s head coach. Burke has been in the softball program seven years, but this season is only his third as the Panthers’ head coach. Warren Memorial Hospital Welcomes Nancy F. 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■ iiuwuuj, iviqiuii ij, cvA/r Fauquier hires law firm to fight power line By Don Del Rosso > Kappahannock News Staff Writer Taking the fight to Dominion Virginia Power could costFauquier.a pretty penny. Its legal bill to stop Dominion’s plans for a transmission line through portions of the county could reach $500,000 during the next three years, •according to Fauquier County Attorney Kevin Burke. “That was the estimated impact,” Burke said. Fauquier County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Ray Graham knows it may be pricey. But Fauquier has no choice but to battle Dominion. “We really couldn’t sit back and let Dominion have free rein,” Graham said. “We think we have a good case, and well make it to the State Corporation Commission. Will they see it that way? I don’t know.” The supervisors last week unanimously agreed to hire McCandlish & Lillard PC, a Fairfax law firm to help the county challenge Dominion’s proposal for a 500,000-volt power line through part of northern and southern Fauquier. McCandlish will charge Fauquier $425 per hour, but will give the county a 15-percent discount, which the firm extends to government and nonprofit clients. Randolph A. Sutliff, a McCandlish principal, has argued power fine cases before the SCC, which will determine need and location issues for the proposed line. , “We’re taking the position the line isn’t needed for Virginia,” said Sutliff, who lives near Warrenton. “Until Dominion files with the SCC, I can’t be more specific” about Fauquier’s strategy. “There will be work done in advance, but the process starts when they submit.” Fauquier’s legal tab probably would be spread over three fiscal years, Burke said. An existing $46,000 legal fund for unspecified purposes would cover power line-related costs during the current fiscal year, which ends June 30. Burke estimated Fauquier’s fiscal 2008 legal expenses to fight Dominion and its4 partner, Allegheny Power, at $200,000. The supervisors committed no specific amount to Fauquier’s battle against Dominion and Allegheny. Nor did it put a “cap” on spending, the county attorney said. “Well have to look at [cost] on a fairly regular basis,” Burke said. Dominion plans to submit an application for the proposed line to the SCC in April. The SCC will conduct two hearings on the proposed line, one in Richmond and the other in the region affected by the project. Like a court of law, it will accept evidence and testimony. Those who testify can be questioned and cross-examined by lawyers. The SCC’s three-member board (called ^judges”) determines whether a need exists for the proposed line. If it finds in favor of Dominion, the corporation board also will identify the appropriate route. Power From Page A1 earlier route selection was a straw man, a ruse, a smokescreen to hide Dominion’s real route choice until the General Assembly closed for the remainder of the year. ' “I am delighted to devote a few Dominion and Alleghany dollars to the fight,” Gilbert concluded. “This change of course came so abruptly,” Obenshain said Tuesday. “It literally came in the closing days of the session. There was no time to chart a new legislative course.” Jim Norvelle, Dominion’s director of media relations, said that was not the power company’s intention. Norvelle said Dominion introduced the Rappahannock route in response to a Feb. 7 report from PJM Interconnection that stated that a new route along the existing corridor would provide the addi’ tional electricity needed in ' Northern Virginia through 2013. The original Interstate 66 route through northern Fauquier County would meet those demands through 2014. Those “electrically comparable” findings led Dominion officials to look at charting a new corridor next to the existing right of way, Norvelle said. “We’ve said from the beginning that if we can find a route for a transmission line that goes along existing corridors ... then that would be a preferable route,” Norvelle said. Call for alternatives In their letter to Farrell, Gilbert and Obenshain go on to say they are concerned about the effect the new line will have on property owners and the environment and mention Rappahannock’s tradition of preserving the county’s natural resources. “Accordingly, it is our sincere hope that before finalizing plans for the construction of this transmission line, Dominion will continue to evaluate its "alternatives,” which include burying the line and replacing the wires on existing towers with higher-voltage cables, as well as reconsider the need for the new corridor, the letter says. “There will be alternatives that will be looked at intensely” by Dominion executives and the State Corporation Commis sioners after the utility sends its route proposals to the SCC in April, Norvelle said. “New information can affect the outcome,” he said. “Just because we make an application does not mean it’s either what we suggest or it's nothing.” Norvelle said Dominion engineers explored the possibility of replacing the 500,000-volt wires on the existing towers with 765,000-volt wires. Because Dominion’s system is designed for 500,000 volts, transformers would be required at both ends of the transmission lines to “step up” the voltage at the generator and “step down” the voltage at the substation. The “step down” would cause a backup on the transmission lines, he said. “We thought that could be a possible alternative and instead it exacerbated things rather than solved the problem,” Norvelle explained. Working together Gilbert and Obenshain have a mutual interest in Rappahannock, but they are also working with Del. Clay Athey, R-Front Royal; Del. Scott Lingamfelter, R-Woodbridge; and Del. Ed Scott, R-Culpeper, who also represent areas in the proposed corridor. Obenshain co-patroned legislation sponsored by Athey during the 2007 legislative session that would require the SCC to consider the effects new power lines would have upon the stakeholders and property owners of an area. The senator also said he has a close relationship with Congressman Eric Cantor, who represents Rappahannock in the U.S. House of Representatives, and hopes to work with him on this issue. Obenshain added that he also represents Warren County, which is in the path of the proposed power line as well. “I have a significant portion of my district that is potentially affected by this,” he said. Obenshain said he and Gilbert are working to set up a meeting with Farrell to discuss the issues associated with Dominion’s proposal and alternatives to cutting a new corridor. “They have indicated a willingness to talk about various options,” Obenshain said. “They are looking at a variety of factors, including the cost factor.” E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Insuring Farms & Fine Flomes Since 1950 C EDWARD U/ATBRS~ INSURANCE 808 East Main Street, Luray, VA 22835 Office: 540-743-7151 j Fax:540-743-1853 E-mail: cewaters@shentel.net DAVID C. YOUNT, CIC PRESIDENT Burke will “monitor” SutlifFs work, reviewing briefs and other filings the McCandlish & Lillard lawyer produces. He will also handle billing issues and provide the supervisors updates as needed, either directly or through memos from Sutliff. “I may attend some of the (SCC) proceedings” to observe, Burke said. But he plans to keep that to a minimum. “I don’t think that’s an efficient use of my time.” In addition to northern and southern Fauquier, Dominion’s “preferred route” passes through portions of Frederick, Warren, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Prince William and Loudoun counties. Other possible routes roughly would track Interstate 66. All potential lines would link a substation near Winchester and one in Loudoun near Areola. Last week, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to spend up to $50,000 from the county’s general fund to defeat Dominion’s plans to put the line through its county. Fauquier, Rappahannock and Culpeper officials have discussed the concept of jointly opposing the power line. Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy said Rappahannock officials are still in the process of deciding which law firm they will hire for the effort and whether they will join with neighboring counties. The Culpeper supervisors have not formally addressed the idea of sharing legal costs with other counties affected by the transmission line proposal. “We need to make sure we don’t have a conflict of interest,” Burke said. “If we limit [a joint AUCTION 5:30 pm FRIDAY, March 16, at the auction gallery An evening FULL of SMALL CURIOSITIES and BAFFLINQ BOX LOTS' Some to be offered: Collectible Coins - Bottles - BOOKS:Naval, Civil War, I B Racing, etc. Boy Scout Uniforms - Glass & Porcelain - Brass & Ironware - Interesting Paper Old Took - US Navy Mark 74 Compass -Crocks & Jugs - Prints Great old John Garrett (PA) SIDESADDLE - A number of ok! wooden Violin DOOR KNOBS (yep!!) and much more! Heavenly box lots, too... Watch our website for updates and photos Terms: MastetCard/VISA, good check or cash - 10% buyers* premium. Bill Payne Auctions, inc. VAAF330 P.O. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 March 15, 2007*1 -Eappafyannocb JJetos—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 15, 2007 Our View You’ve made a difference Greg Dodson is a desperate father who, along with his wife Shelly, are being the best advocates that they can for their daughter. Challenged with cerebral palsy since birth, Sidney has made major strides over the years due to a large outpouring of community donations along with plenty of love from friends and family. Sidney has traveled to Poland and most recently to Georgia to receive the very latest in treatments. Now, they are planning a trip to Mexico for perhaps the greatest challenge to face them - stem cell replacement. “I’ve seen the results,” said Dodson who has followed the progress of another young girl, Emily, from a near vegetative state to now standing and'moving her arms and hands with controlled movements. Dodson is determined that his daughter will one day lead a life beyond the one she was given. “I want this for my daughter, I’ll do anything I can to make this happen,” said Dodson who is appealing to the community for help. There is a fund raiser this weekend in Front Royal at the Rivendell Club located at 1190 Progress Drive. There are just a few weeks left beyond Dodson plans to take Sidney to a facility in Mexico. Dr. Ramirez Del Rio has over thirty years of experience with regenerative therapies using stem cells from umbilical cords. Help Sidney if you can by making a tax deductible contribution. Look to www.sidneydodsoncpfund.org to learn ibout the latest challenge facing her and her parents and how you can help. Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 EMAIL: asherman@timespapers.com _ g Letters li K Our hallowed ground and the fight * to overcome the Dominion proposal In the next few weeks, Dominion Virginia Power will submit an application to the State Corporation Commission in Richmond to approve its 500kilovolt transmission power line request. The Rappahannock county proposal will be one of four proposals and will probably be designated as the preferred one. It may require citizens living along the present power line right of way in eastern Rappahannock County to give up an additional 100- to 150-foot-wide new right of way to build enormous towers to carry another 500-kilovolt transmission line. (None of this electricity comes into Rappahannock County.) The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection and the Piedmont Environmental Council oppose the proposal. The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors adopted initiatives at its monthly meeting on March 6 opposing the Dominion proposal. The language of the initiative and the supporting letters from County Administrator John McCarthy to Gov. Tim Kaine and the U.S. and State legislators are posted on the RLEP power line Web site at www.rlep.org/current/power line/powerline_home.htm. This information is provided so that we, the citizens, will WRITE LETTERS TO and call U.S. senators Jim Webb and John Warner and Virginia legislators Mark D. Obenshain and C.Tbdd Gilbert. Paper letters by U.S. mail are preferred. Citizens can use the BOS letters as templates with individual edits. Additionally, contact information and speaking points can be gleaned from the RLEP Web site. The Rappahannock BOS is requesting citizen support. This is a countywide issue and we are in it together. Del. Gilbert has issued a press release supporting the Rappahannock County effort to defeat the Dominion proposal. The text of the release on the RLEP Web site. This is a test of our democracy: Should big business be allowed to walk all over us to make more money for its investors? We must stand against this effort by Dominion Virginia Power to disfigure our pristine land. Please show your support for this citizen and county effort. Monira Rifaat RLEP Power Line Task Force In praise of our firefighters As residents of Rappahannock County for the past eight years, my wife Rita and I have felt like living in heaven because of our beautiful and peaceful surroundings. During all these years, we met a lot of wonderful people here, but only last week did we learn to really appreciate the selfless dedication of many of our Rappahannock neighbors who day after day put themselves at risk by fighting fires in our community. In the early afternoon of a very windy March 5th, we experienced a sudden power outage - something not uncommon in our situation, because we live in a forest through which runs a local electrical transmission line. Luckily, I walked to the window to look up toward the hill, and I was startled by the sight of smoke and flames shooting up from the ground, about 150 yards away from our house, where the transmission line is located. Over the years, the transmission line has been knocked down numerous times by falling trees and branches, but this was one of the rare occasions when a live wire would ignite the vegetation on the ground. Because of the power outage, I couldn’t use any of our cordless telephones. Fortunately, we kept one of the old-fashioned specimens that can operate without an electric outlet. So I called 911, and to my great relief there was a *friendly voice on the other end of the line, reassuring me that the firefighters would be on their way shortly. We five about 10 miles from the nearest fire station, and therefore the next 20 minutes or so were particularly harrowing. That’s because the flames in the forest were advancing toward our house, and we felt completely helpless since we couldn’t even use the garden hose to wet down the structure and the immediate terrain surrounding it. The reason is that the power outage made it impossible to pump water from the well. Needless to say, we have bought a generator since then. What a relief it was for us to hear the engines approaching! Immediately after the initial team of firefighters began to work on containing the spreading fire, they put us at ease by their calm professionalism. They knew exactly what to do and how to do it, in a systematic and disciplined manner. At first they concentrated their efforts on dousing the flames that were closest to the , house, but the fire was spreading in other directions as well because the wind kept shifting. It took the firefighters more than three hours to completely extinguish the flames. This was a serious forest fire encompassing about 2 1/2 acres, and bringing it under control required the collaboration of the Volunteer Fire Departments of Castleton, Amissville, Washington and Flint Hill. In addition, the Virginia Department of Forestry was instrumental in containing the spread of the fire by digging a long trench in the forest with a bulldozer. The trench enabled the setting of controlled fires that ultimately deprived the advancing flames from further combustible material on the forest floor. We would like to convey our heartfelt thanks to the unsung heroes of Rappahannock County: the many men and women, most of them volunteers, who are engaged in firefighting and other types of rescue work. They all put their own safety on the line to save the fives and property of their fellow citizens. They not only deserve our gratitude but our utmost admiration and support. Emery and Rita Lazar Castleton Virginia CCC Member Recognition Day Between 1933 and 1942, the men of the public works program known as the CiviliairConservation Corps accomplished projects that revitalized our natural resources and created outdoor recreational landmarks that still stand as a tribute. Ib commemorate the work of the CCC, the 2006 Virginia General Assembly created the Civilian Conservation Corps Member Appreciation Day to be recognized every March 31. The work of the CCC program is intertwined into our everyday lives in such a way that most of us aren’t even aware of its presence. Although we may not start our day consciously thinking about the work of the CCC program, we would certainly be surprised at the look of our natural resource community if its work had never been accomplished. The work of these men complements our daily lives and enhances the essence of who we are as Virginians. On March 31, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the legislation that laid the groundwork for “relieving the acute condition of widespread distress and unemployment.” The Emergency Conservation Work Act served as a catalyst to employ nearly 4 million young men who had fallen prey to the economic stress of the Great Depression. Out of this chaos rose the greatest conservation effort ever recorded in our nation. The establishment of America’s first camp, Camp Roosevelt in the George Washington National Forest, gave rise to the dawn of the modem conservation movement and set Virginia apart as the birthplace of the CCC. Virginia is dotted with landmarks and examples of conservation heritage made possible by the 107,000 men who served. Although final numbers are hard to determine, approximately 92 communities provided rail service to the needs of nearby camps. Many communities supplied several area camps and statistics indicate that the community received approximately $5,000 a month from sales of related goods and services. Under the command of the War Department, enrollees received food, clothing, shelter, medical and dental care and educational opportunities. Their income was $30 a month and $25 was sent home to their guardians via an allotment. The CCC left us with beautiful mountain vistas, parks, recreational areas and healthier natural resources. In the modem era, the use of these recreational land marks and forests create economic opportunities that continue to support our communities just as they did during the 1930s. For nine years the men of the CCC worked diligently to restore years of neglect and abuse to natural resources that had taken hold in the late part of the 19th century. Tbday, as we watch our “green space” fall into jeopardy let us be mindful of our responsibility to our natural resources and our conservation heritage. Be curious. Find out about the heritage of the CCC in your community. Keeping the legacy of the CCC alive raises the awareness of the value of modem conservation and its continuing contribution to our communities. Virginia would be a veiy different without the work of the CCC. Plan a project on March 31 that will commemorate your conservation legacy. The men of the CCC planted nearly 3 billion trees. Why don’t you plan to plant a tree? Joan Sharpe, President Camp Roosevelt CCC Legacy Foundation P.O. Box 341 Edinburg, VA 22824 www.ccclegacy.org ccc@ccclegacy.org Thank you e wuuld like to thank V V everyone, fnends, : eighbors and family for • heir cards, calls, visits, Mowers and donations to ^perrvville United Methodist Church and Washington Fire and Rescue Squad and other acts of kindness during the dlness and loss of our dear wife, mother, grandmother <nd sister. A special thanks to her pastor, the Rev. Leah De Long and Dr. John McCue and his staff. The. family of Helen N. Coffey, Sperryville The U S. Congress has finally done something. It has again changed my clocks Frustrated at not being able to save daylight, the idiocy of changing everyone’s time twice a v ear persists. Forget politics ... next time 111 vote I'r whomever promises to lepve inv clocks alone. Phil Irwin, Flint Hill Keep your hands off my clocks Outraged over taxes There are several things I want to comment on. First, I find it hard to believe that the Board of Supervisors approved $50,000 of taxpayers’ money to put toward fighting Dominion. This is a total misuse of taxpayers’ money. I commend Mr. Welch on his stand against using tax funds. Peoplte who want to fight Dominion can form groups to go to the meetings to protest or write and call your state representatives. There are many ways to show opposition to Dominion without spending hard-earned tax money. If we have $50,000 to throw away by fighting Donpnion, then it is proof that the county is overtaxing its citizens and cannot think of any constructive ways to spend our tax money. While I’m on taxes, I also read in the papers that Dr. Chappell is already starting the same song and dance he continues to do year after year. I can remember only one year in the last 15 years that teachers didn’t get a raise. There have been many years where the teachers have received raises from the county and the state, in addition to their merit increases. Did anyone see the two segments on 20/20 about the teachers and how their pay compares to other salaries? This comparison was based on the number of hours worked by other professionals and teachers. In addition, the comparison show ed an hourly scale that the teachers pay was equal to that of other professionals, such as chemists and biologists. Th^re was a comment in last week’s editorial that a teacher should be valued J as much as a doctor and a lawyer YES, the teaching profession is extremely important in our society, but no more so than firefighters, EMTs, police officers, soldiers or any other profession. It takes all of us to make things work. We all contribute in our own way. All professions are needed to ensure society functions properly and all are important to the well-being and quality of life in this county. Don’t compare Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. Fadquier County is a rapidly growing county. Fauquier County has industries and businesses to support their tax base. The 2006 school year in Fauquier County ended with an enrollment of 10,875 students. As of February 2007, enrollment has increased to 11,142 students. This is an increase of 267 students in less than one year. The total population of Rappahannock County is less than 7,000, which means Fauquier has 4,000 more students than we have residents. According to Dr. Chappell's office, in Rappahannock County our enrollment for 2007 is 991 students. In addition, we have had a decrease in enrollment each year for the last four or five years. In addition, the cost to educate students in Fauquier County, as of February 2007, is $7,216.13 per student. According to my calculations, the Rappahannock school’s budget will cost the taxpayer’s well over $12,000 per student. Give the taxpayers in Rappahannock County some credit. We ' know what is going on in and around our county. We should get rid of some of the top-heavy positions within the school board administration and cut the wastefulness out of the budget. Then we should save the $50,000 earmarked to fight Dominion and reinvest that money into our teachers’ raises. Like most people in this county, I was told that the tax increase for last year was going to be hefty one. The residents of Rappahannock County were told it would be about a 20 percent increase. It was most people’s understanding that the 20 percent tax increase over the prior year’s tax bill would reflect a tax rate adjustment to have a total increase of only 20 percent. When I received my tax bill, I felt as if I was hit with a sledgehammer. Most people I spoke to were in shock and disbelief of their tax bill. My taxes went up this past year by 75 percent, many residents’ taxes increased by as much as 100 percent. I honestly believe the county misled us on the tax increase. Citizens of Rappahannock hold on to your wallets, it just gets worse. The last meeting I attended of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, I heard supervisors say three times that they wanted to keep growth out of our county as well as not wanting our county to change. If taxes continue to rise, our children and grandchildren will not be able to afford to live in this county. I heard an employee of Settle’s garage say that when she and her husband retire they will have to move out of this county. A lot of working families in this county are struggling to make ends meet. Many house payments have jumped as much as $150 a month and some have jumped even higher due to the tax increase from last year. With the combination of the higher fuel prices and the slow economy, working-class people are having a rough time maintaining their budget. The Board of Supervisors have said they want no change. However, they are proposing a new modem county office building at a cost of about $2 million. The supervisors say it will save approximately $63,000 a year in rent. However, in reality it will cost more than the $63,000 to maintain a new building. Also, the county is considering going in with three other counties to build a new jail. Our part of that cost would be $8 million, not to mention the cost of staffing and maintaining a new jail. In addition, the county wants to maintain the existing jail. We just can’t afford it; we will just have to do with what we have. Citizens of Rappahannock, we need to speak up and start going to the school ! board and supervisors meetings to express our opinions on how the county should spend our money. i I’ve spoken to many county residents and all are upset with the way our board is handling business. We can- < > not afford any more out-of-pocket taxes. We have hit bottom! There is no more money to be had from the residents of ' Rappahannock County!! Roger Cofdaiu, Flint Hill

Sen. Jim Webb 110th Congress off to fast start X vened, the historic 110th Congress is off to a fast start, fulfilling its promise to improve accountability in government and restore economic fairness to the American people. The Congress is also working to advocate policies that enhance our national security and standing in the international community. In the Senate, our first two bills involved issues that were central to the American people last fall. First, with respect to accountability. I am a strong believer that government should be open, honest and responsive to the people it serves. That’s why in my first week in the Senate, I became an original co-sponsor of ethics reform legislation to dean up Congress and restore Americans’ faith in government. I have actively participated in oversight hearings to ensure that our government serves the people — not the powerful lobbyists in Washington - and spends your taxpayer dollars properly. Second, with respect to economic fairness, I was proud to co-sponsor legislation to raise the minimum wage from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an hour, providing hardworking Virginians making minimum wage with their first raise in a decade. As corporate profits and the cost of living continue to rise, it is my belief that raising the minimum wage is the first step in reversing a growing disparity between working Americans and those at the highest end of our society. Improving and making education and health care more affordable and available will also help address this issue of disparity and I am committed to working on these issues for Virginians. As someone who is proud to have served in our military, along with many other family members, our national security and the care of our men and women in uniform are very important to me. I have supported the implementation of the 9/11 Commission recommendations, and co-sponsored an amendment to provide topof-the-line training to rural police officers to help make these Virginia communities safer. Additionally on my first day in the Senate, I introduced a G.I. Bill that would provide returning service members from Iraq and Afghanistan with a level of educational benefits identical to those provided to returning veterans at the end of World War II. Our veterans deserve support transitioning from active duty to civilian life and this bill provides the training and educational foundation to do just that. Finally, we have been working on the issue of Iraq and developing policies that serve in the best interests of our country, the military and the international community. As we address these and other issues, I invite all Virginians to reach out, visit my Web site at www.webb.senate.gov and let me know your concerns. I will continue to fight for Virginians’ interests in the U.S. Senate to move our country forward and fulfill the promises that I’ve made to you. ro months after it con . rtnaiarl Catfish. Hybrid Blucpll. Coppcnwte Bluegill. Large Mouth Bass. Black Crappie. Redear. Km. Fathead Miaatma ffh fosafa/ahinnwrash ant Tripkud Gowa Carp foe weed coatroi (with permit) Defiaerp Wii Be: 3-23-B7 CfC Ihr» B Hume C eater - 1:45 HO pm '■ wt.:- 3-26-B7 12:45 • 1:30 pas CTC *ha» * Ha-e Crater - Wa 2:3* -3:15 pot CPC Farm * Heme Cewtor - Marshal 4il5-5«t« --- CKtaAlkaaCiaM-Smr* »L5-H)a.ai 115)0- 11:45 am f FISH WAGON TOU. FKEE 1-«B*434«3» More than just a race By Jennifer Manley Special to the Rappahannock News The Fodderstack 10k Classic, now in its 29th year, is more than just a road race. It is an event which brings people together to participate in the running or walking, to watch the runners depart from the Flint Hill packing shed and to watch them arrive at the finish line outside the County Courthouse in Washington. Now the setting may be rural, and the tone may be low-key, but the Fodderstack 10k is taking on some hightech attributes. This year for the first time, all registrants’ information will be “pre-loaded” into a computer program that presorts runners into their categories. When runners or walkers cross the finish line, their numbers and times will be entered into the computer which will then sort them automatically. Previously, all scoring was done manually, with numbers being hand-sorted to age groups and a tally sheet of fin ishers sorted ,by gender and .age group also being filled out ( by hand. c This new approach should 1 both guarantee accuracy and c speed up reporting of the t results. It should also reduce j the stress level in the recording office! t Just to make sure the I technology is working as f planned, however, scoring ( and recording will be conduct- < ed both ways this year. Other activities But not all the fun of the day requires strenuous activity. For those not taking part in the race (and for the runners and walkers once they have recovered their composure) there are other activities scheduled in Washington. On the Run Sports (otrsports.com) will have a booth exhibiting supplies at the starting location in Flint Hill and at the finish line in Washington. The booth will feature running and fitness apparel to be offered at discount prices. Checks and . credit cards will be accepted. ”19119 lnrnistfu Drift mmpifk,*VA*onr 70i‘36)-7365 6e*0x mt iMtmfUtitH m/mMIt if w fftfund ww \ ;r~*< Tepsait • Mutch • DeearmtiUe Grafcl • Btme. Petit Putters • Rataininp Waft iField Stent • Flap Stent Building State • Fin RachO Cultured StaueCb • Spraadimf Washington Baptist Jhurch, which is located very lose to the finish line, will tost a Spring Event. This vent will include box lunches md other refreshments, a ilant sale and a flea market. The numerous galleries md shops around the town of Vashington will also be open. Several local businesses have lonated gifts for which a [rawing will be held at the end of the race (and winners must be present to qualify). The race is a lively event for runners, walkers and spectators. The course is 10 kilometers and includes veiy little level ground, thus challenging runners with Rappahannock’s hills. As the course is quite challenging runners are strongly discouraged from running with their dogs. Over the years there have been some" very close calls and neardeath experiences for the canine runners, who were over-dehydrated and exhausted by the run. So, even if you are not planning to run or walk in this year’s race, come along to be a spectator, cheer the winners, visit the Spring Event and enjoy the stores and galleries. If you have family or friends who enjoy running or walking, encourage them to take part in this special event. It will be good for them, and will be good for the Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority, which uses the funds raised through this event to maintain the county recreation park. 15% off Seat Lift Chairs, Scooters and Stairway Lifts through April 7,2007 Home Medical Equipment. Supplies & Services 129 West Lee Highway, Warrenton, VA 540-349-1279 PIEDMONT HOME CARE Home Medical Equipment 6t Supplies jjjKfffigjHl £ Heft -J

Give tennis a shot! By Abdullah Alawadhi and Hunt Harris Special to the Rappahannock News. Top spin! Back hand! Forehand! Serve! Has your interest been peeked? These are tennis terms and skills that will be taught free of charge to interested county students in grades 6 through 12, thanks to the 4-H program, former professional tennis player Hunt Harris, and a tennis enthusiast who happens to be a foreign exchange student from Kuwait. Abdullah Alawadhi saw the need to spur interest in a sport that is not offered in our county public schools and, as a community service project, sought out 4-H to sponsor a local club. Through this club, they hope to plant the love of the game of tennis in the hearts of the participants. Players will learn the basics of tennis if they are just beginning to play, or develop their skills if they are more TEACHING TENNIS: RCHS Exchange Student from Kuwait, Abdullah Alawadhi is working as an assistant coach with Hunt Harris. experienced. Each session will be tailored to the individual needs of each player. Abdullah has been playing tennis since he was twelve, falling in love with the game. Through tennis he says he learned to be patient and has made many friends. Du, as he is fondly known, says “Playing tennis will help you gain self confidence, have more hand control, and improve your balance! Not to mention that it will help you stay in shape. I’m looking forward to working with Hunt Harris as assistant coach of this new Rappahannock County Tennis Club.” Sixth to twelfth graders are invited to join the tennis club which will meet twice a month at the county park tennis courts in Little Washington. For more information, please call Jenny Kapsa at the 4-H office at 675-3619 or call Abdullah at 937-5718, as the first session is about to begin. Registration and permission slips are in the school office. “See you on the courts!” Tryouts Soccer The Fauquier Lightning under-11 girls travel soccer team is looking to add one or two competitive and dedicated players to compete in the Washington Area Girls Soccer League spring 2007 season. Team members come from many counties, including Rappahannock. Interested players may contact Coach Jenny McMahon via e-mail atjenny@teamharkes.com. Basketball The Fauquier Knights under-10 girls AAU basketball team is looking for a few more experienced players bom in 1996. Team members come from many counties, including Rappahannock. E-mail the Knights’ director at kntbball@aol.com or call Coach Strano directly at 546-314-4955. Visit www.fauquierknights.com for more information. Softball Softball players are needed for a fastpitch travel softball team in Fauquier County, 16 & Under players. If you want competition and great skill development, contact Cathy Roberts for more information: 540-349-8854. Next Step presents... Junior College Info Night Can my child get into college? How on Earth can we pay for it? Please join us to discuss your child’s plans for life after high school. We will talk about 2-year and 4-year colleges, trade schools, apprenticeships, the application process, standardized testing, financial aid and scholarships. Wednesday March 21, 2007 7 p.m. Rappahannock County High School Please call Miranda Hope or Lauren Ross at 540-987-8335 with questions. In 2005, Warren Memorial Hospital hosteda national conference on patient care. WValleyHeatth Warren Memorial Hospital 1000 North Shenandoah Avenue Front Royal. VA 540-635-6300 To -funner our commitment to quality patent care, we subscribe to the Planetree philosophy of patient-centered care, which means we do things to make you more at home and promote a better hospital stay. Our patients can wanaer in our healing garden, listen to trickling water fountains, have their favonte meals prepared by family, or help direct their own care. And activities like hosting the Planetree conference and exchanging ideas with colleagues from across the U.S: and other countries help us advance patient-centered cam in a healing environment. For more surprising nfofmation, including our Planetree philosophy of care, check us out at wrMrw.valieyhealthlink.com and click on “Warren Memorial Hospital." We're caring for our community, one person at a time. Senior Jesse Palmer admitted to Stanford University By Miranda Hope Special to the Rappahannock News Last December, Jesse Palmer, of the Rappahannock High Schools Class of 2007, was admitted Early Acceptance to Stanford University. He is the first student from Rappahannock County High School to be admitted to Stanford. He may be the first to have ever applied. Stanford, located an, hour south of San Francisco, California, has a large, 10,000-acre campus(called “The Farm”), surrounded by rolling hills and the towns of Palo Alto and Menlo Park. The student population is relatively small — 6,600 undergraduates and 8,400 graduate students — most all of them traveling to class and activities on bicycles. It is a sun-drenched place, palm and eucalyptus trees shading red-roofed sandstone buildings, a crisp, clean air blowing off the Pacific and down through the valleys. For four days, March 1-4, Jesse, his mother Jan Besecker, and Miranda Hope, Director of the Next Step program at RCHS, visited the university and its surroundings. The Stanford admissions officers were thrilled to meet Jesse in person and quoted parts of his application essays back to him. Jesse toured the campus and sat in on a class called “The Physics of Flame,” during which he learned the always useful skill of fire breathing. He watched an Ultimate Frisbee practice — learned some new throws — and a freshman talent show, the winner of which solved a Rubik’s Cube in under four minutes — blindfolded! Jesse spent one night in a dorm and another in a fraternity house. Over the weekend, Jesse watched a track meet, traveled through a redwood forest to the ocean, sailed on a catamaran at sunset under the Golden Gate Bridge, rode the side of a trolley car, and walked the steep hills of San Francisco — from Pier 39 up Telegraph Hill, down through Chinatown to Union Square. It was a busy long-weekend and a great introduction to that school and that part of the world. Stanford is one of the toughest schools to get into in the nation. This year, it received over 23,000 applications and will admit 2,400 Photo Courtesy of Miranda Hope Director of the RCHS Next Step Program, Miranda Hope, (left) Jesse Palmer, (center) and Jesse’s mother, Jan Besecker(right) visit Stanford University. for a class of 1,650 — an acceptance rate of about 9.5%. For students like Jesse, who live outside of California, that acceptance rate drops to about 5%. The price tag of the school — tuition, room, board, books, travel, expenses, all included — is up . to $47,000/year, but Stanford’s Financial Aid is among the best in the country. The average grant, per student, is $29,000 per year, bringing the cost into the price range of an in-state public college. In fact, in order to prevent students from leaving college saddled with debt, families are only expected to take out $5,500/year in loans and work-study. The University covers the rest. Jesse is waiting to hear from a few other schools before he makes his choice about where he will be next fall. Whatever he decides, it is an extraordinary achievement for this young man to be offered a place in the Stanford Class of 2011. His acceptance is a testament to his hard work and talent, to his mother’s devotion, to the community that encourages him, and to the great work being done by the teachers, administrators, and board members of our public school system. It takes a community to get a child into Stanford, and everyone in this county should be proud. Panthers softball wins season opener By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County High School softball team got off on the right foot Tuesday evening with a 5-2 seasonopening win at Warren County High School in Front Royal. The Panthers put one run on the board in the first inning and added three more in the second to jump out to a 4-0 lead. The Wildcats answered with' two runs of their own in the second inning, but Rappahannock shut them out from there on. Katie Burke had a big day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one RBI. Jessica Lee had an RBI triple and Rebecca Tupper had an RBI double. Rappahannock has three games coming up in the week ahead. On Thursday, they travel to Luray for a 5 p.m. game. Their home opener is scheduled for '4 p.m. Friday versus Millbrook at the Rappahannock County Elementary School softball fieldThe Panthers return to the road Tuesday with a 5 p.m. game at Page County in Shenandoah. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Varsity soccer 'takes on Warren County By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer The girl’s and boy’s varsity soccer teams got a taste of the new field and a taste of Double “AA” competition as they kicked off their soccer season against Warren County High School on Tuesday. The boy’s team tied 2-2 against the Wildcats. Defender Dugald Day Jr. scored the first goal followed by a goal by senior Arne Utne. Day said that the game was slightly frustrating since the Panthers controlled the ball for a majority of the game. “We could have made some better shots,” he said. Will Boelte served as the team’s keeper filling in the position of last years senior player, Tom Pendleton. There are four team captains on the team including Alex Ramey, David Ramey, Arne Utne, and Will Sonnet. Starting forwards are Alex Ramey and Davy Torrence while the centers are Will Sonnet and Arne Utne. The four “D’s,” Daniel Clement, Dean Hogan, David Clement, and Dugald Day, serve as the team’s defensive line up. The girl’s varsity team opened the season with a rough start, losing their first game 0-8 against the Lady Wildcats. They also suffered the loss of key defender, Emma Hathaway, who broke her wrist during a fall. In spite of the setback, Varsity Head Coach Dave Gillis said that he saw a lot of good things in the opening game including a strong level team effort. “I saw a lot of encouraging signs," Gillis said, “as we continue to increase the level ■ trust between each other, our level of play will go up.” In spite of the score, Gillis said that Freshman Brittney Clatterbuck, the keeper, was noted for her good performance. “She took a lot of shots and made a Jot of key saves,” Gillis said. “She is maturing rapidly in the game.” See Wakefield Sports column on Page A7 fth*' if.'gg;.T^'U.irvn i. Pf^iapr q g anmmmjp i j|. i j>» . > « Sji^rt^aa- f r *• ^ wjl • - ^*£k 1 ~ aPf «#w \ * .. f' W' *** < s # f * * ♦ ^ • 1 Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bilk • Harassing Phone Calk • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code. Earl J. 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Waldorf expert visits Hearthstone School BY JENNIFER TEPPER HEVERLY special to the Rappahannock News Hans-Joachim Mattke, a well-known Waldorf expert from Germany, recently visited Hearthstone School, where he spent a week working with teachers, reviewing classes and providing educational and operational guidance and advice to Hearthstone School. During his week at Hearthstone, Mattke spent some time discussing the Waldorf Method of Education and its current rate of growth. “Waldorf is the fastest growing educational method in the world, outside of North Korea and China,” stated Mattke. “There are currently more than 900 certified Waldorf Schools worldwide, with 1,000 member schools expected by the end of2007. In addition, there are hundreds of schools inspired by the Waldorf Method which are not yet certified members of the Association.” What is Waldorf? For many people, exactly what Waldorf education is remains unclear. “The goal of Waldorf education is to enable students to choose and realize their individual path through life as adults,” said Mattke. “The central focus of Waldorf education is the full development of every student, by instilling an understanding of and appreciation for one’s background and place in the world, not primarily as a member of any specific nation or race, but as a member of humanity and a world citizen.” Waldorf views education as an art, and each subject, from literature to mathematics, science to history, is presented in a living way through active experience, and is usually augmented with art, poetry, music, drama and movement. Waldorf teachers involve students in studies through presentation, story telling, writing, reading, recitation, dramatic acting, painting, drawing, and movement. Students create their own main lesson book, writing and illustrating each lesson until the book, and the lesson block, have been completed. The involvement of the students in the Main Lesson promotes and develops active listening, imagination, Photo by April Strlckler Hans-Joachim Mattke memory and verbal skills. In Waldorf, writing is taught before reading and is experienced at first through stories and pictures. Nature stories are introduced in the early grades and developed in the later grades into more advanced investigations of zoology, geology, botany, chemistiy, physics, physiology, and anatomy. Math and English are taught in an imaginative way that incorporates illustration, drama and movement. Music is a large part of the school day. “Waldorf Schools are in the most impressive way concerned with quality in education. All schools would do well to become knowledgeable about the philosophy that underlies Waldorf education,” stated Dr. Boyer, Director of the Carnegie Foundation for Education. Mattke’s sense is that Waldorf is growing so quickly for several reasons. The first is because this form of education approaches the whole child, and does not favor intellect over emotion, or academic over creative. Waldorf strives to educate children from three approaches: the intellect (head), the emotions (heart) and the will (hands). It is a curriculum that approaches all three academically as well as artistically, creating a balance between them as well as a balance between the academic and artistic facets of a well-rounded education. The second reason is that many public and charter schools are realizing the benefits of the Waldorf Method, and have begun incorporating parts of Waldorf into their curriculum and environment. “Beginning the day with movement, a main lesson block followed by secondary enrichment classes, beautifying the classroom and creating a nurturing space, colored pencils, wax crayons: these are all taken from Rudolf Steiner’s Waldorf method,” stated Mattke. For public schools incorporating Waldorf principles, the curriculum and content are usually adjusted, but the methods of teaching, the rhythms of the school year, the inclusion of artistic activity in every subject area, fine arts, the performing arts and Wakefield begins spring season By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Wakefield Country Day School kicked off its Spring Sport season Monday, winning a home soccer game against Fredricksburg Academy by 2-1. Katherine Russo scored both goals as the girl’s varsity team played their first game. Other returning star athletes include Taylor Hammelman, a mid-fielder, Jody Green, Kat Toth, and Marguerite Beattie on defense. Newcomer Elida Optiz shows increasing promise as a mid-fielder. “The team is looking good, said • Head Varsity coach, Jeff Perry. “We have a lot of talent, a good offense, and a strong defense.” Perry noted that this year has a lot of returning talent with more experienced athletes. Perry also coached boys varsity soccer last fall and this is his first year coaching the girl’s team. “It was a young team last year, said Perry, “but they have gained a lot of skills.” Tennis The Wakefield Tennis team is practicing for their first game on Friday which will match the Owls against Highland School. Head Coach Brad Ross has been hired as a first year coach. Ross played tennis at Fauquier County High School and is excited about working with the team. “I could see in practice that we still have work to do,” said Ross, “but we do have some talent.” The team practices at the 4-H tennis courts in Front Royal. Lacrosse comeback This year WCDS has a lacrosse team for the first time in a few years. The school has purchased new equipment and will restart the program at a Middle School level. WCDS alumni and teacher, Charles Cowherd is coaching the team this year, since he once played the sport during his athletic career at WCDS. Cowherd noted that there are about 15 students interested in the sport, and the program has gained a lot of interest in the school. “Most of them have very little experience, but they are interested in learning more about it,” Cowherd said. He noted that two brothers, Patrick and James Silva are excellent lacrosse players having gained experience from Highland School in Warrenton. 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This is an excellent example of coming together to provide the best possible foundation for our children to meet the challenges they will surely encounter.” Testing for success The proof of a school’s success is in the success of its students, and 7th or 8th grade students typically test in the 75 to 85 percentile in standardized testing at Waldorfbased Charter Schools in the United States. “Waldorf methods are so exciting and enlivening for all children that they shouldn’t be reserved just for those who can afford it,” said George Hoffiker, principal of the Yuba River Charter School, a Waldorf method school, in Nevada City, California. In 2000 (the most recent year information was available) there were at least 30 publicly funded schools in North America, from Alaska and California to Kentucky and Wisconsin, using Waldorf methods or Waldorf “inspiration.” Another reason for Waldorf’s growing success is its focus of contributing to spiritual, social, and economic renewal. The philosophy of Waldorf is to educate children to be whole in themselves, in touch with their feelings, emotions and spirituality as well as their intellect. Waldorf works to create participating members of society and community in the fullest sense. “The more dangerous the world becomes, the more necessary Waldorf becomes,” emphasized Mattke, “by providing a creative, comfortable, beautiful and secure environment from the earliest start of education, the child is empowered to feel safe and to befriend himself. Children mirror the surrounding world, and Waldorf gives the child time to be a child, protected from growing too fast at too young an age.” This is an essential difference in Waldorf education, which celebrates the rhythm of a child’s natural development and growth and in doing so strives to counteract the consumerism that is targeted at the young, especially in the United States. In many instances, television and the media have greater exposure to children than do teachers and parents. Waldorf strives to protect children’s time to play, learn, experiment and experience, to quite simply be children. “We don’t know what lies ahead for today’s children, only that the future will require many more abilities,” stated Mattke, “Waldorf’s vision of creating well-rounded, well-educated, mature individuals who are active, positive members of society can only improve the world at large and the community in which they live.” Waldorf roots Mr. Mattke graduated from the first Waldorf School in Stuttgart, Germany, where his father was a Waldorf teacher of Latin and Greek. He matriculated from the University Tuebingen in Southern Germany, the University of Vienna and the Max Reinhardt Institute. He has been a Waldorf teacher for 35 years and is a member of the steering committee for the European Waldorf Association and Board Member for the Rudolf Steiner Institute. 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Compounded by the threat of fire, the homeowners had lost electricity due to the downed power line and were unable to draw water from their well as the pump wasn’t working. Volunteer Fire Departments from Castleton, Amissville, Washington, and Flint Hill responded to the fire and were able to contain the flames. The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department was at another brush fire call when the incident occurred. A FIGHTING THE FLAMES: A firefighter prepares to extinguish a brush fire. forestry bulldozer was able to clear a four foot wide path before the fire reached the buildings. An additional fire was sparked by downed lines near Old Hollow by Sycamore Ridge, but was easily contained by the local fire departments. A free burning fire was discovered near Struthers Lane at 8:00 a.m. by a forestry offi rial on March 10. Nightly winds had downed power lines, which sparked another fire. 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Thirtysix people from the surrounding eight counties were honored for their contributions and leadership in their communities and for their services in the Christian community. This event is sponsored each year as a fund raiser for the Wayland Blue Ridge Scholarship Fund, which makes scholarships available to college bound students within the churches of Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association. The Women’s Auxiliary is led by Nan Butler Roberts, President, a former resident of Sperryville and the daughter of Dorothy Butler. The event was chaired by Lillian Aylor of Sperryville. Six Rappahannock residents were honored. Rachel Aylor, Sperryville was honored “Black Pearl” for Christianity Lifetime Achievement. Lillian Aylor, Sperryville, and Jennifer Gray, Amiss ville, were acknowledged “Black Pearls” for Community Service. James Russell, Sperryville, was honored “Black Pearl” of the Arts . Dorothy Butler, Sperryville, honored “Black Pearl” for African American Firsts. 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Invasion of the alien plants: Dealing with invasive species ' ‘ ’.V.VAVV . By Pam Owen 3 Rappahannock News Staff Writer $ What plants can truly be considered “non-native” in our If area? It’s hard to pick a time when all of Virginia’s plants were “native,” since air and ocean currents as well as animals and the first humans to settle here have all introduced species to this area. However, European settlers sped up the process by bringing many plants (and animals) from their homes with them — for their perceived beauty, for their economic value or just because they made these people who had traveled so far feel more at home. Modem transportation has further accelerated the process. The result is that many of our native species are being overwhelmed by these relative newcomers. Non-natives hitch rides on ships and airplanes when they aren’t being offered a seat on board by a government agency or commercial firm that thought they’d be beneficial to have here. After all, nonnatives have fed our livestock, perfumed our summer breezes, made our properties look pretty and helped stabilize soil that could otherwise erode and pollute our water. So what’s the problem? While some people have argued that these exotic plants are just filling a niche that is available, others warn that this alien invasion threatens native plants and wildlife and the biodiversity they represent. The U.S. Forest Service - which offers a list of invasive online at www.fs.fed.us/ database/feis/plants/weed/wee dpage.html - has also published a photo-filled guide to the most common ones that are threatening native forests, “Non-native Invasive Plants of Southern Forests: A Field Guide to Identification and •* Control” by James H. Miller. ** In the introduction, Miller explains that “Invasive non[J native plants infest under and •* beside forest canopies and 3 occupy small forest openings, 3 increasingly eroding forest 3 productivity, hindering forest use and management activities and degrading diversity and wildlife habitat.” These dangers can also be applied to our other native ecosystems, including streams, ponds, wetlands and meadows. If you live in Rappahannock County, you’re probably aware of some of these aliens - autumn olive, ailanthus (“Tree of Heaven”), multiflora rose, Japanese stilt grass, Johnson grass, Asian cattail, mile-aminute, Japanese honeysuckle - and so many more. While non-natives won’t destroy the planet, a less biodiverjse planet is a less safe planet for all of us who live on it. When one species - such as a plant that provides us with food - fails, biodiversity offers a safety net with other species that can provide similar resources. Besides, how many of us in Virginia would be happy to see nur dogwoods and redbud replaced by ailanthus or our native wildflowers replaced by garlic mustard? Our sense of place, especially in Rappahannock County, is to a great extent defined by the species who not only share this beautiful landscape but actually ere ate it. So, will we ever get rid of these alien invaders? That’s a tricky question, since cutting some species at the wrong time can just spread seeds and encourage growth. Others grow by spreading rhizomes underground, so cutting what is visible aboveground can just encourage more rapid spreading underground. While we have little hope of getting rid of these species altogether, what we can do is keep them under control enough to allow our natives to survive and give nature a chance to come up with its own remedies. In time, most species develop predators. A rust is already attacking multiflora rose. Some local haters of this prickly species have gone so far as to transplant infected plants from other areas into patches of the species on their properties to help nature along. Of course, trying to “help" nature is partly what has gotten us into this fix to begin with, so this style of warfare has its own potential to create problems. And what do we do with ’ exotic plants once we cut them • or pull them from the ground? * Burning pollutes the air; and composting may help them spread or just nqt be practical if you have acres of something like autumn olive. Increasingly, people are coming up with creative ways of getting rid of these unwanted species. One man who raised chickens and wanted to tackle honeysuckle on his property in the winter, found that chickens enjoyed its I green leaves at that I time of year, when I few other plants | were offering bene- I ficial nutripntjj 1 Other energy-minded folks sire tackling exotics by turning them into electricity by feeding them into biomassfueled generators. Before you start battling invasives, it’s good to get some expertise. To this end, the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Biodiversity Task Force, as part of its continuing “Focus on Habitat” series, will host a presentation on managing invasive species .by Forest Ecologist James Akerson. As head of the Exotic Plant Management Team at Shenandoah National Park and 11 other national parks in the mid-Atlantic area, Akerson has a lot of experience dealing with exotics, especially in eco-sensitive areas such as our national parks. He will explain how invasives threaten biodiversity, how to identify species that are common in Rappahannock County and techniques for managing them. The presentation is Satur ALIEN INVASION: Nonnative plants like “Tree of Heaven,” garlic mustard, milea-minute and Japanese stilt grass can drive out species that naturally occlir in an area. day, March 24, from 10 to 11 a.m, at the Rappahannock County Library. Admission is free, but please come early to ensure getting a seat. For more information, go to www.RLEP.org, call Pam Owen at 540-522-3075 or send an e-mail to Biodiversity® RLEP.org. fcffllM® 71 i l rjKi 1 - m 1 J HfM 'wkJk 1 nrj fi iT 11 i p ll 1 ’ : ■ j

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Spring Clean Up The annual Spring CleanUp of county roadsides and stream banks is starting up, and as many citizens, property owners, families, friends, churches, schools, businesses and other organizations as possible are encouraged to participate through the month of April by taking the time to pick up trash and debris along roads and streams in Rappahannock County. Participants may either use their own bags, or may get large, durable orange bags from the local Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) office, located across from the Flatwood recycling / trash transfer station off the Shade Road. Participants may either take the bags they have filled to the Flatwood facility or to the Amissville facility, or they may contact the VDOT office to let them know where a pickup took place, and VDOT will then provide the service of picking up the bags along the roads where they have been left. Participants are asked not to take wood or metal to the Flatwood facility, and if bags are left by the road at their pick-up location, it is requested that they be safely off the rodd but not placed in a dangerous location for the VDOT trucks to stop and pick Sellars From Page A1 rail and over an embankment. Seller was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. A 26year-old male passenger was ajso injured and transported to the Fauquier Hospital for treatment. Sellers proudly proclaimed that he was an old-fashioned liberal and his career and good works certainly bears that out. Sellers stepson, Dan Detterman, said that Gary Sellers was instrumental in the creation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and wrote its initial rules. He also was part of “Nader’s Raiders” for a time in his early career, as well as a staff attorney for several congressmen. And he worked for the Gore campaign in 2000. In Rappahannock _4.. . o„n_ _ v/wuAiuj, o nao known as a “charismatic dynamo” whose energy and work habits would suggest a man much younger than his 71 years. He founded his cherry orchard, of over 1,000 trees in the mid1990s, although he worked at cherry growing for some 40 years prior to purchasing his Flint Hill property. Sellers was up at the crack of dawn every day to drive from his home in Falls Church to his cherry orchard to be there in time to greet people who made the “trek” up that steep mountain to pick his fruit. But he was also there to work with his sleeves rolled up, moving crates of cherries and driving them to market—which often included chains like Whole Foods. He even prepared shipments of his cherries to be shipped to grocery chains as far away as China. A number of charitable groups were, beneficiaries of Sellers’ wellknown generosity. At the end of the day, if he had more freshly picked cherries than he could sell, he’d bucket them up and personally take them to food banks. And without fail, he would tell his customers, “If you will take these cherries to a shut-in or an elderly person, I will give you this package for them.” At the end of the season, he always gave away what was left of his crop. Funeral arrangements are being planned but no announcements have been made by the family as of Wednesday afternoon. . Rappahannock News Staff Writer Charlie Spiering contributed to this report them up. The local VDOT office number at Flatwood is 540987-8939. Contact Ritchie Lillard or any of the staff there who will be glad to help arrange for bags to be obtained and collected. For further information, if there are any questions, and to leave a count of how many bags a particular individual or group picked up and where, for our records, please contact clean-up coordinator Hunt Harris by phone at 540-9873366 or email do huntoldragon@earthlink.net or call the County Administrator’s office at 540-675-5330. The clean up will run from mid-March through April. Check TMDLS, water quality standards A TMDL, or total maximum daily load defines the total pollutant loading a water body can receive and still meet applicable water quality standards; a regulation describing specific water quality requirements. A TMDL is developed from a study that identifies the sources of a particular pollutant in a watershed, the pollutant contribution from each source, and the pollutant reduction required to attain and maintain water quality standards. All sources of the particular pollutant are quantified, including both point and nonpoint sources of pollution developing TMDLs. Pollution Reduction and TMDLs Developing a TMDL and the associated report are only the first steps in a process designed to restore water quality. The TMDL report quantifies the necessary reductions in pollutant loadings from each source category (e.g., pasture, cropland, urban land, point sources) that will be needed to achieve water quality standards, but the TMDL report does not describe how those reductions will be achieved. Stakeholder involvement and implementation Public involvement is a vital part of the TMDL implementation process. Every citizen and interested party in the watershed is encouraged to become involved in developing the TMDL implementation plan (IP). Public involvement ensures that the IP will be sensitive to local stakeholder concerns and will be integrated with other on-going water quality improvement efforts. The purpose of a TMDL Implementation Plan is to provide a road map or strategy for improving water quality. For water quality to improve, best manage ment practices and other corrective actions must be implemented in a systematic approach. Implementing a well-thoughtout TMDL Implementation Plan - one that incorporates the ideas, wisdom, and vision of local stakeholders - can result in improved water quality. A „ public meeting is scheduled Thursday, March 22, at the Rappahannock County Library County. Residents are strongly encouraged to attend, including community leaders and county government. Your input is needed to help shape the TMDL clean-up plan in Rappahannock County. For more information regarding these public meetings, please contact Bryant Thomas at VADEQ at (703) 583-3843. The Rappahannock/Rapidan Regional Planning Commission has additional information at the following web site: http://www rrregion.org/rappbasin.html. [jjjj tm 1 IB i j) ftfifiTTli FusTTi ny rjjcli |T]p 11 ii Trjj [^X^[ m lS 1. in ftO Quick dick! 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I Looking at the animals Bear, Deer, Turkey Harvest Data announced Richmond, VA - Wildlife biologists with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) have compiled preliminary figures for bear, deer, and turkey harvests for the 2006-2007 fall seasons. Overall, there were no surprises. Bear numbers continue to trend upwards as the bear population continues to grow. Deer harvests are higher than Jthe 10 year average but not record setting. The fall turkey harvest is down which is not surprising given poor reproduction since 2001 due to a number of factors. Black Bear Tracking with the population growth, Virginia’s black bear harvest for this past fall increased to the highest annual level ever recorded at 1,633 bears. Over the past decade, the black bear harvest has been increasing at an average annual rate of 7.5 percent per year. The 2006-2007 harvest was 13 percent higher than last year’s harvest of 1,439 bears and exceeded the previous 2003-2004 record of 1,511 by 8%. The bear harvest west of the Blue Ridge Mountains was 1,231, up 10 percent from last season, and east of the Blue Ridge Mountains was 402, up 25 percent from last season. Similar to last year’s results, the eight counties surrounding Shenandoah National Park produced 41 percent (662 A CAUSE PDR CHHRfimN AT TYSONS CORNER TUESQBK MWCH 20IH 9 AM ID 10 HU LORD & TAYLOR'S benefit bash JON US FOR A CELEBRATION N SUPPORT OF LOCAL AREA NOT-FOR-PRORT ORGANIZATIONS. entertain Meet James Peterson I This author will sign a limited number of S complimentary copies of 5»riCTy S3hsr7>ryi J filled with 80 globally spired recipes. thriller Meet Ellen Crosby This author/joumalist will sign a limited number of complimentary copies of The Meriot Mutters, a riveting murder mystery set in Virginia wine country. 3 pm grilling Meet Stanley Lobe! 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The archery harvest of 425 ; bears made up 26 percent of • the total harvest. Reflecting! their increasing popularity,; crossbows accounted for 381 percent of the entire archery! harvest of bears. The four-day | muzzleloading season; accounted for 90 bears, 6 per-! cent of the total harvest. This ; was down 38 percent from J last year but in line with the year before that. The 2006- j 2007 regular firearms harvest! of 1,118 bears was a 14 per-; cent increase over last season. Dog hunters accounted for about 50 percent of the regular firearms harvest and about ■ 33 percent of the total bears taken. The black bear harvest was comprised of 35 percent females, which is consistent with the long-term average of 37 percent of the annual harvest being female. White-Tailed Deer During the 2006-2007 deer season, 223,198 white-tailed : deer were reported as harvest- ; ed in Virginia, 4 percent more ‘ than last season. This figure is i 7 percent higher than the 10 [ year average but less than the ' record harvest in the 2003-! 2004 season of 235,944 deer.| This year’s total includes; 105,595 antlered bucks,! 19,652 button bucks, and) 96,951 does. Females made up ; 43 percent of the overall har- ' vest. \ White-tailed deer management in Virginia is based oh the fact that herd density and health are best controlled by regulating the number of antler less deer harvested.* Hunters have accepted this concept enthusiastically with the last four years each proi ducing a record number of] female deer harvested. For th«J first time in more than 4! decade, the percentage of female deer harvested is Fairfax and Loudoun ha4 exceeded 50 percent of th^ harvest in those counties* Preliminary data suggest^ that the late antler less season was a success for deer man! agement in Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties, g Across Virginia, deer hart vest numbers remained thtf same in the Northern^ Mountains when compared with last year, down 5 percent in the Northern Piedmont, upv 6 percent in the Southern Mountains, up 11 percent in' the Southern Piedmont, and, up 6 percent in Tidewater. Archery hunters harvested' 24,151 deer, 11 percent of the ’ overall harvest, with crossbows accounting for 7,051 of those deer. The crossbow take was up 28 percent from last season, which was the first season when all hunters could legally hunt with crossbows. Muzzle loading hunters harvested 52,215 deer, up 6 percent from last year. Muzzle loading comprised 23 percent of the total deer harvest. Approximately 56 percent of the deer harvested (nearly 124,000 animals) were checked using the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries’ telephone checking system. ■ This was up from 44 percent of the harvest in 2004-2005 and 51 percent in 2005-2006. Wild Turkey Fall wild turkey hunters reported a harvest of 4,143 birds in the 2006-2007 season. This figure was 6 percent below last year’s reported harvest. In the counties west of the Blue Ridge Mountains the harvest declined 2 percent., Counties east of the Blue Ridge Mountains saw a 9 per-. cent drop in harvest. The decrease in the fall turkey harvest was likely due to a combination of effects.; Population levels in wild turkeys have declined in recent years with poor recruitment, or reproduction, since 2001. Department research has identified inclement weather during spring nesting and brood rearing as factors related to poor recruitment. Cold March temperatures are believed to delay the onset of breeding and nesting, which can result in diminished reproductive effort in turkeys. Additionally, high rainfall amounts in April have been associated with poor nest' success. Nest predation may be higher under these conditions as predators are likely to find birds in cool, moist environments. Reproductive conditions See ANIMALS, Page A13

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h • Classifieds/B10-B12 Sappahannoch News jm* HJNTRYSIDE Section B March 15,2007 www.timescommunity.com By Charlie Speering Rappahannock News Staff Writer ' For those unable to visit Ireland this St. Patrick’s Day, stop ‘ by an authentic Irish farmhouse just off Interstate 81. The historic house was originally located in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland and is now on vie in Staunton, Va as part of the Frontier Culture Museum. The day trip to Staunton starts in Washington taking you on U.S. 211 west as you wind your way over the mountains on and into the valley. Once you reach Interstate 81, travel is fairly speedy making the trip to Staunton just over an hour and a half. The Frontier Culture Museum is an expansive outdoor exhibit with authentic European buildings carefully dismantled from their country of origin. Today they stand in their historical excellence carefully rebuilt at the museum site. Besides the Irish house, other European farm JH|H exhibits include an English farm, a German farm, and an Irish forge. The museum grounds are divided into different cultural farms, each historical I building illustrates the lives and cultures of European immigrants who moved to the IF Shenandoah Valley in the early 19th century. The ft „ museum also showcases American frontier farmhouses that were built in the valley by immigrant settlers in the 1800s. . TKcSl The idea for the museum was sparked in 1976 by the celebration of America’s independence and the center’s opening day was September 9,1988. Since its initial opening the project continues to expand. The most recent effort centers on an exploratory trip to Nigeria, as the museum works to include African-American culture in the exhibit. A Day Away Lively culture The museum sponsors many events throughout the year, highlighting the cultural activities of each historic culture. On March 17, the Museum will sponsor a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, featuring musk by Mollyhock, an on-site Irish band. / Local musicians are An lrish loom rounds out the cultural exhML IE-'. invited to bring their instruments and jam iwith the hand and refreshments will be served. The concert will be held on the Irish farm site in the afternoon. Ibwards the evening the band will move inside and Irish dance instructors will be available to teach simple traditional Irish dance steps. son appr< - As ' the :.weather improves, the museum serves as a stage for historic European cultural practices. Historic "interpreters* live out various of each culture, raising cattle, weaving doth, growing crops, and cooking food using historic tools andmethods. The museum is also home to rare and foreign breeds of animals raised in the fields. A blacksmith fires up the historic forge and allows visitors to view his trade while weavers can show visitors how to spin flax and weave doth. The museum’s guided tours lead you carefully through each exhibit. You can also choose to browse the buildings at your own pace walking from house to house. Tours start every half hour, and if you show up early, step into the museum theater to watch a fifteen minute informational film about the While at the museum, pick up a few brochures as you explore the recreational opportunities in Staunton. Staunton provides a unique blend of historic buildings and modern conveniences. The town has preserved its ‘boom town* feel in five historic districts. If you haven’t had enough walking for one day, a unique pamphlet provides all the informa1 gNgg£ Rappaftannocfc News Start PhotoatChartw r American farmhouse v ; English farmhouse tkn you need to know to browse Staunton’s five historic districts. A visitor’s center is conveniently located on South New Street street and is the stopping point for a free trolley tour. ' The historic buildings provide a beautiful backdrop for a variety of shopping opportunities. Shops sprinkled throughout the districts offer jewelry, toys, art, gourmet foods, books, clothing and music. Downtown Staunton offers a variety of fine dining and family restaurants, coffeehouses and taverns. For those wishing to wet their Irish thirst with a Guinness, the dock Tbwer tavern offers a modest selection of drinks and food, beneath the historic town clock. For evening entertainment, Staunton offers two historic movie theaters that show the best of recent cinema and The American Shakespeare Center is host to acclaimed theater productions. Finally, the trip home offers you a chance to ponder at how for the valley has come from its beginnings and yet pays tribute to its historic roots. E-mail the reporter at cspieringQtimespapers.com IF YOU GO • Who: Frontier Cufiuie Museum in Staunton • What: A kaleidoscope of outdoor European hustings authentica&y reconstructed JfcOO ajn. - 5:00 pm Staunton, VA24401 79.0 mi (about 1 hour 32 mins) r?'i Head southwest on US-211 W toward U&2TI-BRAJS522-BR 36,0 rrites Turn left to merge onto Mil S toward Staunton 423 kiBbs Merge onto U&250W via exit 222 to Staunton mi «Prtca:Adut General Admission: SUX00 Senior General Mrrisskxx. $ 9.50 . _ Chid General Admission (ages 6-12): $6jOO Chicken Under Age 6: Free 35 SoUtt New Street Staunton, VA24401 igf I iit ? •-C jl - : 1 : - 5 • Hours: Opens: 930 ajn; Closes: 630 pm. ; ; ^ , - ySCS- i •- -I" ^ ^ ^ .• V . ,;:r ■: ■ ■■■■ - i,.i. »ii

Classical Piano Recital plays at The Theatre The outstanding Japanese pianist Naoko Takao returns to the Theatre at Washington, Virginia on Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. to play a concert of classical music. Ms. Takao, always a favorite with the Theatre’s audiences, will be playing her fourth concert here in Little Washington. For this concert, Ms. Takao has included in the program music by Bach, Ravel, Liszt, Rachmaninov, Chopin and others. Following her last concert here, enthusiastic members of the audience _. _ ._ asked her to come back Naoko Takao soon - and to play the identical program over again. In deference to this request, a few of those works will be repeated, but the program will mostly include different works by Liszt, Rachmaninov, Chopin etc. as well as two pieces for piano not previously heard at the Theatre: one by Samuel Barber and one by Robert Gibson — a new work entitled “A Sound Within”. Ms. Takao was the Gold Medalist at the San Antonio International Piano Competition in 2000. She performs nationally and internationally as soloist, and in chamber music ensembles. She has appeared with the Smithsonian Chamber Players on a number of occasions. Recently she gave a highly successful series of solo concerts at Strathmore Hall in Maryland. Tickets for the concert at the Theatre on Saturday, March 31 are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre's current schedule, contact the Theatre by phone at (540) 675-1253 or by email to ,or by mail to The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, P.O. Box 322, Washington VA 22747. ‘Babel’ in any language is powerful By P. Breckenridge Special to the Rappahannock News This is a series of tales set in various spots around the world - Tbkyo, Morocco, Tunisia and Mexico. Each tale is a separate story and one must stay awake and alert to follow the movie. You will also find yourself looking for dues to which country you are visiting. RAAC brings “Babel” to the Theatre on Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, Friday, March 16, at 8:00 p.m. Rinko Kikuchi landed an Oscar nomination for Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for her work as a deaf teenager living in Japan. You half expect Rinko to commit suicide throughout the movie, so severe is her mental disturbance. Susan (Cate Blanchette) and Richard (Brad Pitt) are an unhappily married couple on vacation in Morocco. Susan is hit by a misfired rifle shot while on a bus and Richard attempts to care for her without knowing the language of the country. Their Mexican maid, Amelia, played by Adriana Barraza, who was also nominated for Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, is forced to taka their two children to a wedding in Mexico with her nephew Santiago (Gail Garcia Bernal) driving and doing a bad job of it. (We enjoyed Bernal here in “Motorcycle Diaries.”) Amelia and Santiago face eye-opening immigration problems and we watch as Amelia stumbles around the desert in high heels searching for her charges. This movie earned a Golden Globe for Best Picture, seven Academy Award nominations and accolades for director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and writer, Guillermo Arriaga. Arriaga proved to be outstanding as he worked with amateur actors in a sophisticated film The movie is rated R for violence, some graphic nudity, sexual content, language and sbme drug use. Run time is 142 minutes. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Services 1st & 3rd Sunday Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. 3 A F.T. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell A Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.AL Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector Rev. Jennings W. Thursday: Contemplative Prayer 7 a.m. Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 aim. .. ■«, ■. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. |? Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. |s Young Families’ Dinner 5 p.RL ' Wednesday: Holy Eucharist and Bible study, 9:30 a.m. | Community Lenten Pot Luck t Washington Baptist Church 8 p.m. Thursday: Contemplative Prayer 7 cum. Promise Land Baptist f Pastor Herbert Johnson % ‘ ^ Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 aim i f New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor Carl R. Menefee 1; Sunday: Sunday School 10iun. Worship Service 11 am Si Evening Service 6 p.m. | $*?*•*?*■ - Wednesday: Evening Prayer, EMbieSkJdy 7 pm First Baptist i ^ Pastor Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant Services: First and third Sundays 11 am Church School: First and third Sundays 9*43 3 m Bible Study : Wednesday 7-5 pm April through August #♦ St Peter’s Catholic Parish Pastor Fr. Robert J. DeMarlno Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:3d pm. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 am Holy Days of Obflgation caH 675-3432 ^ Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, &g0Wm^W Confessions: 4:30-5 pm, Saturday, affer ■:f masses- * ** ' » Forest Grove Baptist / ; Pastor: Mark DeangaRs < Sunday: Sunday School 10 am. worship Service 11 am Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 am. Pastor Rev. Leah DeLong Rint Hill UMC -Sunday Worship at 8:45 ' a.m.,Children’s Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 am., , 1 ; i call for Bible Study Schedule (675-3370) ~ TWillis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55a.m., Sunday School at 6:45 am., ? Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 pm. SperryviHe UMC - Sunday Worship at m J 1130 a.m.,Sunday School 10:15 am., ;Bible Study on Sunday at 2 pm. .* a Washington Baptist Pastor Rev. Philip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 am Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Men’s DtsaptoetaioClass? Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. & i i ) y ii *-<** S ; T ! W-fi Pastor Rev. David Johnson Sunday Worship 11 am. _.. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. I f i TuMkyrBX.SkrtrTMV 4’ m Pastor Rev. L D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 am. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. v-. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Associate pastor Rev. Anna L Altsberry Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. | Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby ! Sunday: Praise/Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 pjn. Saturday: Youth AKve Group 7 p.m. Service at Viewtown General Store FWntHfH Baptist Church Pastor Rev, %James L Payne Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m. Qkt Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Bathe Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastor IBder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a m. Pastor Gene Nicholson | Meeting at 14876 Lee Highway Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ^Pastor Mari Jarvis Teacher Mackie Jenkins “ Meeting at 17094 Lee Highway Amisavflto Sunday School 10 a.m. Worshto 11 a.m. Evening worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer 7 p.m. Now teaching the Book of Reveialion at 6 £BR3n& ■See Us For AJI \bur Building Supply Needs’ 1418 Oranqe Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 Find your new home Itiifr W- *. *. -i _ * — mppamoowcxriim 540-675-3349 Shns [ On Your Mark! tits Iik is ob th«- mark. .ht'» rod* te |o. la his miad a yeuag iMdt cm see himself wiaaiag 6e rate; lekarea rhaate at gtory.kis lined must lisualijr <idon Hr if n iiawrf rnajag it Bahfc Bar la | first place. Wil be be (be wiaaer? Whether er aet he wias this race, ear addete is already a wiaaer, for be is kiraa| hew to CMfidndi face IVr'i challcages. Te be eeafMea t sad successful ia hfe we amist practiceMriag accardiBg la the Wart) «f Gad. 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CULPEPER VIRGINIA (540)825-6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News f •> ' Photos by John BechtoM BRILLIANT BACKUP: Nate Brown and Smiggy Smith of the Kid Pan Alley band VIA pQri JlVIQ i 311 /rSi ftvyawSF# -r :■ - .; V’y..: : x r,,“ c:'' ■> :rT%: Concert - > ■: : : ill ¥ % SchoolHouse In Sperryville March 23-24 c 4:%r f*‘P'S4%?; '£)#:-0 \ " , 'vv :w 7 p.m. The Kid Pan Alley concert is set for Friday and Saturday March 23 and 24 at the Schoolhouse in Sperryville at 7 p.m. Featured at the concert is a broad array of fine musicians: Paul Reisler on guitar; Terri Allard, vocalist and recording artist from Charlottesville, Steve van Dam and | Nat Brown formerly players in the band Everything, Will Hopkins, Chris Moyles, vocalist Linda Orfila and many other guest artists. § What makes this concert totally surprising are the songs. This great band of professional musicians will be playing songs created by children in Rappahannock Elementary School, Wakefield Country Day School and?! Hearthstone School. And, the children will be up on stage with the band singing. The songs are funny, tender, quirky, imaginative, wild and wonderful. They have been ^ created as part of a Kid Pan Alley residency. Working } under the guidance of professional songwriter Paul Reisler, 450 Rappahannock County children have Co-cremated songs, which will now be played in concert by professional musicians. Paul, who founded Kid Pan Alley in 1999 says, Kids I make the best songwriters. Imagine what it’s like to be a child writing a song in the classroom with a professional : songwriter, and suppose that your song is played, is recorded by a world-class artist. You are changed forever learning about teamwork, the value of everyone’s ideas. You just might begin to think you can create songs about what’s happening in your own life instead of striking out in anger or frustration.” Paul, who leads Kid Pan Alley residencies across North American, has worked' with 16,000 children in rural communities and inner city schools. A Kid Pan Alley CD created in partnership with the Nashville Chamber Orchestra and Nashville Public Schools won the Parent Gold Choice award and was nominated for a Grammy. This week Paul Reisler and Kid Pan Alley are featured on National Public Radio’s morning edition. Kid Pan Alley is a program of KS Theatre, a Rappahannock County based not for profit arts organization whose mission is to empower people of all ages and backgrounds to create and build community through the arts. Kid Pan Alley, one of Ki Theatre’s national programs helps kids create songs. Kid Pan Alley started in Rappahannock County 7 years ago with a school residency that culminated in a CD of children’s songs recorded and arranged by professional artists. That CD release concert in September 2001, brought together an audience of 1000 people celebrating the power of our children and their songs to help heal afl of us after the tragedy of 9/11. The children of Rappahannock are up on stage again with some of the same musicians who recorded and arranged the first Rappahannock Kid Pan Alley CD called Tidal Wave of Sang. Don’t miss it! Don’t miss this concert. Seating is limited so make your reservations early. Parents and children can reserve tickets through their schools. Tickets are also available' at Epicurious Cow on Route 211 and Ben Venue Rd. and Cinema Paradiso in the TbwnJof Washington; Tickets are $5 for children and $15 for adults. All children who have participated in the workshops have free tickets, which must be reserved, through the school. The concert is presented by Ki Theatre in partnership with Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community. Ki Theatre receives support from the William and Mary Grave Foundation, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts and the generous contributions of many individuals and businesses. For additional information about the concert of fid Pen Alley please call 540-987-3164.and the power that musk has celebrate and build community. WBawai KIDS IN CONCERT: These Rappahannock students got to be singing stars in a previous musical performance. 9

rpJh, J t '?Sl0nS m UPcominS Events must be Z^lurb^ 3J>‘nL °n Mondays in order to be ™ edition °fthe Paw Send email to Jan Clatterbuck atjclatterbuck@timespaPe™n<j°m- Please be sure to include a name and telephone number for information. Calling All Rappahannock Artists! The third annual Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour, sponsored by RAAC, will be held November 3-4,2007. All artists who participated last year in the ppen studio portion of the tour, and any other artists interested in hosting an open studio, should contact Cory Caulfield, 675-3214, e-mail ooryc@hughes.net or Joanne Hilty, 675-2205, emaH by April 1 indicating your interest. Galleries participating last year should call or e-mail as well. Artists wanting to host an open studio will be scheduled for visits during April 1-15. Please respond by April 1 soasnottobeleftoutofthis event featuring artistic works from Rappahannock’s fine artists. Watch the newspaper and Rappnet for more information. VFW Memorial Fund for Veterans James Swindler thanks those who have contributed to this fund. The memorial is on order and will be installed by Memorial Weekend. Plans for a' ceremony will be developed. In the meantime, please send your contribution to: PO Box 161, Sperryville, Va 22740. Your generous contribution is needed to pay for the memorial. Head Start Program taking applications Skyline CAP Head Start is a preschool program for 3 and 4-year-old children. Applications for the 2007-2008 school year are now being accepted. Children must be at least 3 years of age by September 30, 2007. Children with special needs are also encouraged to apply. Skyline CAP Head Start is a free program for income eligible families. The only cost to you is a little of your time each month. For more information, please cal Jennie Sherrill at 540-675-1317. Sperryville Funder The Spenyvile 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 cal Greg Wayiand at 540-987-9024. March 15: RappFLOW will focus on Riparian Buffers Initiative Tonight at 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 SperryvWe, next to the old Schoofoouse at the comer of Routes 211 and 522. AH are welcome. For more information call Beverly at 937-4038 or email bev hunter@earthlink.net March 15: SperryviHe Gateway meeting SpenryviHe Gateway meeting concerning the village signs. The meeting wil be held at Tom Junk’s house at 48 Main Street tonight at 7 p.ra For information call 540 987-8617. March 15: Relay for Life meeting The second meeting for aM team captains of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is tonight at 7 p.ra at the Washington Baptist Church. Any one thinking about participating as a Team Captain in the Relay is invited as well. If you can't come, send one of your friends or relatives to learn how to become a team captain. The Relay will 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 4 is not too late to learn about becoming a team captain or volunteering other help. Refreshments wi be served and door prizes win be awarded. If you need additional information, please caX Bev Atkins at 540675-3843 or Ester Settle at 540-675-3252. March 16: St. Patrick’s Benefit Dance for Sidney Dodson There win be a SL Patrick’s Benefit Dance for Sidney Dodson of Flint Hi on Friday, March 16 from 7:3011 p. m. at the Rivenden Club, 1190 Progress Dr., Front Royal. Cost $5 ticket sold at door. Refreshments, raffles, Irish dance contest Fun for entire family. Event information contact Valerie at 5406602196 or Amy 540987-9789 or visit www.sidrieydodsoncpfund.org March 16: Rappahannock County Public Schools Auction The Rappahannock County Pubfic Schools wi be hoking an auction Friday, March 16, at 5 pm The auction wi be held at the Bus Garage. 6 Schootxxjse Road, Washington. VA. Please cal 987-8773 with any questions. March 16: “Babel" The Rs^jptfrannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) wi sponsor the Urn, “BabeT, on March 16 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Sheet Washington. Adults $6, students $4. children $3. March 16 - May 18: Spring Shooting Matches Starting Friday. March 16 at 7 pm and continu ing each Friday through May 18, the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Department located at 593 Castleton View Road, will begin its spring shooting matches. 12-gauge shotguns, no scopes or sleeves. Neat prizes. For more information, phone Joe Peregory at 540-937-6163. March 17: Drumming for Wellness Workshop The Drumming for Wellness Workshop is an experiential program designed to create awareness of the potential of rhythm-based wellness initiatives. Participants will get to experience in a first hand way, the potential for group drumming to relieve stress, raise morale and facilitate wellbeing. Group drumming offers a powerful antidote to stress and depression. It also has the power to inspire self-confidence, cooperation and creativity. The rhythm-based activities are presented by experienced group facilitator and presenter, Jonathan Murray. Come and experience for yourself the power and potential of rhythmbased wellness initiatives in this fun and informative workshop. Instruments provided. This workshop will take place at The Rappahannock Wellness Center (on Route 211, 2 miles west of Sperryville) from 24pm. Fee: $25. For more information or to register 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: Life Stories workshops begin Theatre announces the eleventh season of Life Stories Workshops, taught by Julie Portman and presented in Washington, VA. 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@krtheatre.com www.krtheatre.org Fees for workshops vary from $135 to $390. 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 Alaina Love); June 22-24: Train the Trainer Teach Life Stories March 17: Piedmont Softball Chill 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 bestestchiN. 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/ Rafftes-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 Fireball 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 pottuck. 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 mflamlaw@shentel.net March 17: St Patrick's Day Celebration The Inn At Kelly’s Ford and “AM Things Irish" (Rathuii) invite you to an Irish CeiK to benefit the State Theatre FoundaboaThe event will take place on Saturday, March 17 from 5 p. m. until midnight. The event wifl celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the Anniversary of the Battle of Kelt/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, Rathuii, 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 19: RLEP Board of Directors Meeting The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection Board of Directors meets at the Kbrary, with social time at 6:30 PM and business meeting at 7 p. m. Updates on our opposition to Dominion’s proposed electrical power transmission line through Rappahannock County, on the status of the county’s Draft Sludge Ordinance, and on plans for RLEP’s 2007 Alternative Energy Expo and Biodiversity Task Force programs win be heard. Members and the public are welcome to attend. Visit www.rtep.org for RLEP program news and details. Match 20:4-H Tennis Club starts AM 6th to 12th graders in Rappahannock County are invited to be part of a newly formed 4-H Tennis CkJb, led by foreign exchange student Abdullah Alawadhi and tennis professional Hunt Harris. Together they will lead dub members through the art of tennis playing, teaching att aspects of the game and introducing them to a new sport. Students can ride the bus from school to the County Park on Rt. 211 and sign up by picking up a form in the school office with permission slips from their parents. Call 4H Director Jenny Kapsa at 675-3619 for more information. March 20: RCCA Board Meeting Community members are invited to attend the March RCCA Board Meeting. The Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance holds its monthly Board of Directors’ meeting on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 -7 p. m. at the RCCA office at the Schoolhouse in Sperryville at the comer of Routes 522 & 211. For more information, call the RCCA office at 987-9118. March 21: Rappahannock County Garden Club meeting The Rappahannock County Garden Club will 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 bulbs, hellebores, and flowering branches will 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. marcn zi: Free Clinic Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on March 21 at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394. March 22: Special Education Advisory Committee meeting Special Education Advisory Committee meeting to be held on March 22, at the Rappahannock County High School Library. 7 p.m. Public invited. March 22; TMDL clean-up plan A public meeting is scheduled Thursday, March 22, at the Rappahannock County Public Library. Help craft the county’s plan to reduce pollutants in the streams. Contact Bryant Thomas at (703) 5833843 March 22,28: Health Promotion/Screening Programs The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board/Area Agency on Aging invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health Promotion/Screening Programs to be held at the Rappahannock Senior Center March 22, 1 p.m.: Cheryl Green, RN - Senior Health Services Blood Pressure Checks & Medical Talk March 28, 11 a.m.: Kami Stafford, RN with RRCSB/AAA_ Blood Pressure Check and “Cellulitis & Skin Disorders” If interested in attending any of these programs, please contact Anita Richards at 825-3100 (Extension #3321). Supported in part by Piedmont United Way. March 23: Liberal Round table Discussion Meet with other concerned citizens for a series of in depth ‘round table” talks on the critical issues confronting our state, our country, and our world. Through open and friendly discussion the goal will be to examine current social and political issues. First meeting is Friday, March 23, at 7 p.m. Meeting place will be determined by level of interest and response. Contact Glenn Kirk at gakman54@peoplepc.com March 23: Ryan Benyo at Borders Borders in Warrenton expresses its appreciation of all educational personnel on Friday, March 23 from 4 to 8 p.m. with a reception featuring local, talented individuals. Rappahannock favorite Ryan Benyo Cafe. An accomplished singer/songwriter and talented musician, Ryan dedicates his life to the perfection of his music. Consisting of pop ballad chord progression, using piano, voice, guitar and a variety of other syncs, he produces an award-winning sound that explodes in his listeners’ ears. Ryan has appeared at Borders several times and is back again by popular demand of both staff and customers. 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 SchoolHouse in Sperryville 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 SchoolHouse is located on U.S. 211 and Rt. 522. They are available locally at ECOW, Cinema ParacSso and Ki Theatre. Tickets: $5-Krds, $15-Adults. For tickets and info cal (540)987-3164. www.KidPanAlley.com March 24 and March 31: 1 Volunteer tree planters needed The Old Schoolhouse Re-Leaf project needs volunteers to help plant trees along the Thornton River in Sperryvilte. Come join in the fun, team about stream side vegetation and how it helps water quality and biodiversity. Contact Louise Bondelid at 9878693 for details. March 24: Picking party Sperryville United Methodist Church win host its monthly bluegrass and gospel picking party at the church on Saturday March 24 at 7 p.m. For further information contact Duane Siler at 703-395-2053. March 24: Womanless Beauty Pageant and Silent Auction Back by popular demand, this year's event win be hosted by Carolyn's Live Love and Laugh Relay Team at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Silent auction begins at 5 p.m. and pageant at 6 p.m. Donations of $5 for ages 13+ and $2 for ages 5-12 are appreciated. Under 5 is free. Brave and caring men have agreed to make your evening a one full of laughter. Mrs. Virginia, Janie Phillips, win crown the winner. For more information, please caH Carolyn Leake (540) 635-2073 or Karen Williams (540) 635-4673 or Kevin Broome (540) 635-9143. March 24: Live “Raw" Foods Class Live “Raw" Foods Class from 10 - 4 on Saturday, March 24. The cost will be $85. To register call: Green Comfort at 937-4283. March 24: End of Winter Concert Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Associations, Inc. will have a gospel concert on Saturday, March 24 at the Carver-Piedmont Vocational Center, 9432 James Madison Hwy. (Rt. 15) in Culpeper. The doors will open at 5 p. m . and the program starts at 6 p. m. Advance tickets $10 ( at door $12), children pay $7 at the door. The concert is sponsored by Dr. R. Bernardo Snipes & Rev. Frank D. Lewis, Sr. Tickets on sale at Praise the Lord Bookstore, Music World, Legacy Barber Shop, and Louise Roberts Salon. For information call Anita Richards at 540-825-0417. March 24: "Invasion of the Alien Plants" Are multiflora rose, autumn olive, and ailanthus taking over your property? What you may see as a nuisance, native plants and wildlife can see as a life-and-death issue. At the next presentation in the “Focus on Habitat” series, sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Biodiversity Task Force, Forest Ecologist James Akerson will explain why invasives are such a threat to biodiversity and our native species and how to manage them on your property. Akerson heads the Exotic Plant Management Team at Shenandoah and eleven other national parks in the mid-Atlantic area. The presentation is at the Rappahannock Library, 10-11 a.m. The program is free, but please come early to ensure getting a seat. For more information, go to www.RLEP.org, call Pam Owen at (540) 522-3075, or send e-mail to Biodiversity® RLEP.org. March 27: Public forum A panel of small business owners will discuss their experiences and explore the promise and perils of running a business in a small, rural county. Open discussion follows. Held at the Rappahannock County Public Library from 3-5 p.m. Open to the public. No admission. March 31: Pianist Naoko Takao The Japanese pianist Naoko Takao returns to the Theatre at Washington, Virginia with a recital of music by Bach, Chopin, Ravel and others on Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. 675-1253 orTheatreVA@aol.com March 31, April 14: Red Cross Classes March 31: Adult CPR/First Aid Class, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m April 14: Child/Infeint CPR/ First Aid, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Classes to be held in the Community Room at the Culpeper County Library. Pre-registration is required. Please call 825-8611 if you are interested or have any questions. April 1: ‘Dragonflies and Damselflies” There will be an April Fools Day program at 7:00 p.m. at Hearthstone School, “Life in Water and Air Dragonflies and Damselflies” by local arborist and naturalist Lyt Wood, sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Biodiversity 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 promptly at 7:00 p.m. April 2 at Hearthstone School. For information call Lyt Wood at 675-1088 or e-mail singingcreek@earthlink.net. April 4: Nonprofit Networking Luncheon The Rappahannock Nonprofit Center will host the Nonprofit Networking Luncheon on Wednesday, April 4, from 12 to 1 p.m. This luncheon series is to provide nonprofits an opportunity to network, discuss concerns and issues they are facing, and to share information and resources they have found to be helpful. The initial series of luncheons was a great success and the nonprofits have asked to continue this forum. Come and join us at our new office space at 12018 B Lee Highway, below Antique Tables Made Daily, formerly Rae’s Place. If you know you’re coming, please let us know in advance at 987-8011. If you don’t know in advance, then come anyway! April 7: Statesmen of Jazz The Statesmen of Jazz returns to the The Theatre on Saturday, April 7 at 8 p. m. with outstanding musicians, Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar, John Bunch, Piano, Jay Leonhart, bass, Mickey Roker, drums, Warren Vache, comet. April 7: Momingside Farm & Nursery Momingside Farm & Nursery located, 7855 Griffinsburg Rd., Boston, VA„ has lots of exciting changes to announce. First is the completion of our new website: http://www.momingsidefaimandnursery.com . We’ll be updating the content on the website several times a week with new tips, great ideas from the garden, special events, and sales. And now you can always find out what’s happening at Momingside by following the Gardenblog, which you will also find on our website (or here). Their second announcement is the construction of our new retail area, starting with our new green fence (you can’t miss it) and a real parking area, the new space will allows us to display all the exciting new perennials, herbs, and annuals we’re growing (along with all your old favorites). There’s a lot of work to do with our new retail area, but just watch us grow into it. They will open Saturday, April 7th. For information call 540-547-3726 or email www.momingsidefarm andnursery.comto connect purpose in life and work.

Obituaries WoodviUe G. Barron Amissville resident Woodville Glenmore Barron, 89, lifelong resident of Amissville, died on Monday, March 12 at Fauquier Hospital. He was bom in Amissville Inspiring, TfimgfiU by Randy Minter THE DEATH OF A CO-WORKER Because it is a fact of modem life that some people spend more time at work than at home, it should come as no surprise that the death of a co-worker can be a shock. When such a death occurs, survivors at work can expect to experience all the elements of grief including shock, denial, anger, guilt, recognition, and acceptance. It would he a mistake to attempt to overlook the loss and simply get on with the business at hand. Surv ivors can expect to find themselves giving inordinate thought to their relation to the' deceased, their relation to work, and the seemingly w himsical nature of fate. It helps to attend a co-workers funeral as a means of addressing grief. Experiencing the death of a coworker can he a traumatic experience. If you wish to provide an expression of condolences to the family of the deceased, contact MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. We can offer you options for commemorative items that will be in keeping with the commemoration services that have been arranged. We are conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We will respectively honor your requests. Please send your questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at: moserfh @ blackhawke.net “Life is not lost by dying! Life is lost by minute, day by dragging day. in all the thousand, small, uncaring ways." Stephen Vincent Benet on December 15, 1917 a son of Richard Carey Barron and Mary Riley Barron. In 2002, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Louise G. Barron. Also preceded in death by three brothers, Carlyle, Richard and Vernon Barron. Mr. Barron is survived by three children, Barbara Ann Leibrandt of Falls Church, Jacqueline Marie Bowen of Amissville and James Woodville Barron of Amissville. Additional survivors include three granddaughters, and a great grandson. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, March 14 at Amissville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715, Culpeper, Va 22701. Herbert Fincham Native of Washington Herbert Fincham, 83, of Front Royal, died Friday, March 2, at Warren Memorial Hospital. Mr. Fincham was born March 31, 1923 in Washington, VA son of the late James and Lillie Horton Fincham. Surviving are his wife of 60 years Margaret V. Fincham of Front Royal; two daughters Margaret Ann Fox of Front Royal and Bettye J. Butler of Culpeper; one son Bobby Lee Fincham of Front Royal; one half-sister Helen Gray of Washington, VA; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers; one halfbrother; and one half-sister. A graveside service was held on Monday, March 5, at at Sperryville Cemetery with Rev. John Burke officiating. Irene E. Butler Formerly of Woodville Irene Elizabeth Butler, 90, born April 13, 1916, of Washington, D.C, formerly of Woodville, VA, Rappahannock County, died Wednesday, February 21, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Minnie Howard Butler and John Henry Butler of Rappahannock. She was also the sister of the late James R. Butler, Gordonsville, VA, Alise Butler Wilson, Staunton, VA, Howard H. Butler and Walter K. Butler, Sperryville, and two infant siblings, Margaret Ella and John Ellis Butler of Woodville. Surviving by one brother, Lewis S. Butler, Sr., Washington, VA, three sisters-inlaw, Margaret E. Butler, Washington, VA, Nellie M. Butler, Gordonsville, Dorothy C. Butler, Sperryville; four nieces, two nephews, greatnieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews, cousins and church family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 17, at 11 a.m., at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Woodville with Rev. Michael Tinsley, who will deliver the eulogy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Shiloh Baptist Church or the Cemetery Fund, c/o 4828 Sperryville Pike, Woodville, VA 22749. W. C. Thompson Funeral Home, 503-507 Main St., Culpeper is in charge of the arrangements. NEWS to Me Get the local news delivered to your desktop every week. To subscribe, visit TimesCommunity.com and sign up to receive News to Me your weekly e-newsletter. Your TimesCommunity.com weekly e-Newsletter Histone 21’ X 51’ Chestnut Log house - built late !7SOs - early WOOs Removed in 200+ from the ‘Montjoy* rarm in Howard County, MD. and now relocated at Heartland Restoration in Madison County, VA. (VTsJLcTvi) *Mon5°9* 'Ma* origjnally part of “Chewls Resolution Manor* which was patented in \69f. In the farm was purchased by Samuel Wethened, Jr., better known as ‘Santa IV Sam. Samuel Wethened, Jr. gpew up in Baltimore, but be traded in tbe Southwest, where he became a friend of Christopher •Kit* Canon, and he subsequent^ named the (arm ‘Santa Hi*. It is known that ‘Kit* Carson visited his friend ‘Santa IV Sam at the farm during Caraonb \S6& trip to Washington, to meet with Resident Andiew Johnson, vsth a Delegation of Utc lndians.lt was during this trip the Kit Carson became 1 and upon his return to ftartLijon in Colorado he died. The farm was first mentioned bg the name *Montjoy* in a 014deed. This chestnut log house is quite laiy fora tenant house and it is posatle that it ms a dueling house of the fvmfe owner, “Santa FV Sam. W. i ^asss«n^i!£as{ss!s^^ - •540) 547-3838 or Cell (434) 989-3222 Z'J*'- ' Email: tdrOvabb.com;: Wabafta: www.logcabins 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. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. on each of these occasions. 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 937-2399. Shiloh Baptist Church, Woodville annual cemetery fund program will meet on Sunday, March 18 at 3 p. m. Musical guest for the afternoon will be the Choir from Swift Ford Baptist Church in Criglersville where Arthur Greene is the pastor. Dinner will be served after the morning program. Rev. Michael E. Tinsley, Sr., the Pastor, invites everyone to attend. Hosted by Washington Baptist Church, Community Lenten Services 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. Bible study will be starting on Thursday, March 15, at 7:30 p. m. at the Woodville Baptist Church. Bill Welch is the Interim Pastor. Phone 540-987-3317. A testimony of freedom from addiction Do you struggle with a weakness or addiction which makes you feel out of control and guilt-ridden? Are you desperate for deliverance from its control over your life? Whatever your struggle, God is bigger! He wants to free you from its grasp. Come and hear the testimony of one Christian woman who is being delivered of food addiction and obesity. Discover how to release your struggle to God and live in freedom from bondage. Joy Rollins’ 10-month journey of transformation has led her through 90 pounds of weight loss and many heart changes. Joy will share her story of God’s deliverance, along with some of the lessons God has taught her along the way. The event will take place on Saturday, March 17, 6:308:00 pm, at Novum Baptist Church, 1629 Novum Church Road, Reva, VA 22735. Call Jeff or Theresa Light for directions: (540) 987-9523. All are welcome! Brady Rochester family from South Carolina will be at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church, in Washington, on March 18, for the morning services. There will be special singing and a nursery will be provided. Pastor John Burke invites eveiyone to attend. Attention all teens! Come to a Mexican Fiesta on Sunday, March 18, from 5-8 p. m. at the Washington Baptist Fellowship Hall in Washington, VA! There will be games, Mexican food and drinks, desserts and entertainment! A presentation will also take place by Dave Whitten who is associated with the Worth Your Wait organization (www.worthyourwait.org). This True Love Waits party is being sponsored by a group of Christian women who promote abstinence among teens in Rappahannock County. For more information, please call April Heddleston (987-8137), Joan Beattie (9878315) or Marie Riedel (675-3638). Join us in our annual Easter Cantata, featuring a live CD recording on Saturday, March 31, 6 p.m. at the Wayland Blue Ridge Association Baptist Center, 15(044 Ryland Chapel Road, Rixeyville. Music is under the direction of Rev. Lemuel Montgomery, Sis. Octavia “Missy” Yates and Sis. Everetta Lewis. Voices are welcome for the Cantata Mass Choir. A workshop will be held on March 24 at the. Center for choir participants. For advance tickets or more information, phone 540-3991539 or email wayland_blueridge@usa.com. Tickets are $ 10/person in advance and $ 12/door. We look forward to seeing you there. Sperryville United Methodist Church will host its monthly bluegrass and gospel picking party at the church on Saturday March 24 at 7 p.m. For further » information contact Duane Siler at 703-395-2053. Maranatha Baptist Church in Amissvile will host a spring revival beginning Sunday, March 25 through March Friday March 30. Services Monday through Friday will be at 7:30 p. m. On Sunday, March 25, Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. followed by morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening at 6:30 p.m. Evangelist, Bobby Barnes will be the guest speaker fpr revival week. A nursery will be provided for each service. Special singing is planned for each evening. Pastor Payne invites everyone. Preservationist wants to bring business full circle By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Timothy Robinson has made a living out of preserving the neglected abodes of past generations. For more them 25 years, he has been saving historic buildings from demolition and making them fit for people to live in, tour and appreciate older styles of architecture and ways of life. The 50-year-old has been so successful that he is ready to close out his Heartland Restoration business. But before he moves on to other projects, he is hoping to find a Rappahannock County setting for a historic log home with ties to Western folk figure Kit Carson. Robinson’s business is based in Madison County, but his first restoration job was in the Town of Washington in 1978, around the time the Inn at Little Washington was starting up. “When I came to Little Washington, I loved the historic beauty of it and the connection to George Washington,” he said. His first restoration job was a Ginger Bread House owned by Fredette Eagle at 539 Gay Street, where th6 road curves into Wheeler Street. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen THE BEGINNING: Timothy Robinson began his historical restoration business nearly 30 years ago when he refurbished 539 Gay St. in the Town of Washington. Eagle called Robinson and asked him if he would be interested in restoring two small buildings in town. When he first saw them, the structures had dirt floors and looked as if they were about ready to cave in. Eight months later, the buildings’ resurrections were complete. Since then Robinson has built park cabins for the U.S. Department of the Interior, restored a former slave’s log home at James Madison’s Montpelier near Orange and the 1749 Burgandine House in Culpeper. Next year he will restore an 18th-century building at Sweet Briar College near Amherst, Va., and he is heading to Northern Ireland to finish transplanting an American house at the Ulster American Folk Park. 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Status Report; We’re counting the days The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the Rappahannock Repertory Company’s “Ageless Dreams: A Shakespearean Pageant. The Royal Shakespeare Company in England plans nine woeks of intense rehearsals. The Shakespeare Theatre Company m Washington, D.C. allows at least five weeks with one week of “10 out of 12” rehearsals from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. By my calculations, we have a total of 116 hours for rehearsals. Young actor Austen Cloud asked,'How can we do it, Char?” And all I could say was, “Love and Trust, Austen, Love and Trust. Currently the production includes 26 scenes from 11 Shakespearean plays. Can it be that there are 62 parts to fill, not including the Fairies and Forest Folk who will be the Rappahannock tots enchanted for the evening? Already the young actors are tiying their hand at Portia (Anna Clark), Juliet, Falstaff (Wes Kitchen), but recently we went further into the realm of fantasy: The Witches from Macbeth—and what a trip that was! Given the chance to be totally evil and imagine the “gross” things the witches put in their cauldron, the faces of the charming RappRepCo actors contorted with the ugly, awfulness of the witches on the heath. Add to their delight in being really bad, the encouragement of Heather Puskar, Cam mi Kitchen, and Bernadette OHeir as they stirred the cauldron made for a truly a gory afternoon. Fitness and acting ability Last week I learned about the daily sports practices and time the young, well-rounded actors spend in athletics. It will put a dent in our rehearsal time. Yet, I realized that the young people who were coming to the classes were so fit, active and agile. Cindy Arbelbide, Children’s Librarian at the County Library, confirmed the tie between sports and the arts. I had mentioned to the actors that being good performers was akin to being fine athletes but, as we sometimes do, I used it as a platitude to get them to work. Now I see that the stamina, concentration, endurance, and team spirit these young actors demonstrated was coming from their participation in sports. Now, here is an idea, the coming together of the sports and arts. Perhaps I can speak to the local coaches and see how we could work together. I can just imagine the soft ball team warming up to Henry V rousing speech or the track team giving their opponents the “evil eye” as they chant from Macbeth, “Double, double, toil and trouble. Fire bum and cauldron bubble.” And perhaps some of the theatre techniques like “being in the moment,” canceling out any other distractions could help the athletes. It’s a long shot, but maybe the Rappahannock coaches and I can form a team—arts and sports feeding each other with energy. The battle of Miller’s Schoolhouse And talking about competition, the battle in “Brave heart” paled in comparison with the recent Stage Combat and Safety class. Brad Waller put the young combatants to the test, expecting them to actually choreograph, (organized and mapped out movement) a battle. There they were two gangs of pirates lurking on the walls of Miller’s School House and at the signal their battle raged. Blood-thirsty rogues finding blood-curdling cries somewhere in their young bodies. Their swashbuckling, movements: three high-lows, two step-lows, four high-stepcrosses culminated in the agreed upon thrust, which sent one of them down, while the other came in for the kill. By the end of the session half of the 30 students had uttered their last death moan while the other half stood triumphant over their prey. Brad’s instructions were: you must plan and agree on each move; you should write them down and never deviate; you must practice them over and over again, slowly and gaining speed with each rehearsal; and finally, find whatever pain works for you to get out that final moan. But asked what they were imagining the fight was about there was more poetry that power. One young female actor said it was a fight between a butterfly and a dandelion. As Brad told her, “Whatever works for you. dear” T j>at. week we had two casual Backstage Charlene James-Duguid Fifth In a uHm ties. Preslee Thomas got a splinter in her thumb and in his youthful exuberance Justin Smith cracked his yard stick sword to smithereens. Both problems were easily remedied and the fighting went on. Move over “Brave heart.” Clothes make the actor In the training that the young actors receive, I stress that it is all about the acting; let the words do the work for you, place yourself firmly in the circumstance and find the character’s quality and intention provided by the playwright. But with these directives in mind, I know that it is so often the trappings of the character, the costumes,- that are that extra added stimulation for the actor. For example, we speak of “character shoes,” often the first piece of costume that the actor finds, to define their role. It is as if “walking in someone else’s shoes is the first step to understanding the part. For the “Shakespearean Pageant” costume designer Marie Scavetti has already come up with innovative sketches that will help the actors play their parts. The Muses will i"1 ' 'i1 STELLAR; Marie Scavetti displays her design to Joyce Abell for the role of Urania, the muse of astronomy. float across the stage with the help of chiffon and symbols of their inspirational quality. The Fairies and Forest Folk will not only be magically transformed into miniature sprites, but they will also wear costumes of blazing red as they add to the sense of Joan of Arc’s sacrifice, earthy SMILES TO SNEERS: Sara Kitchen, Amanda Puskar, and Anna Clark distort their faces for their roles as witches. “LUXURY ESTATE’ Location! Location! Location! 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Meet advocate Ann Georgia McCaffray In Rappahannock County, Ann Georgia’s studio is one of the most popular on the RAAC Art Ibur circuit. She has creatively organized a substantia] group of many of the county’s favorite artists to present their work in her light filled and energetic space. Most recently Ann Georgia led a variety ol February programs at the Middle Street Gallery, one oi which was 42 people making Valentines! SpeiTyville salutes this talented artist and joins with the people of Seattle in recognizing her compassion and advocacy. Happy Birthday to “Lucky” Ugar Yihnaz, our chef who keeps us filled with Turkish food and baked goods at Apple Hill Bakery! We send our birthday wishes for a long and healthy life. Village sign meeting location changed The village sign review meeting will be held tonight (March 15) at 7 p.m. at Ibm Junk’s home at 48 Main Street in Sperryville (instead of the fire hall). If his parking fills up, there is space for four or five cars at The House on Water Street, just around the comer. The goal of the meeting is to review sign colors and decide on location of the three signs. More about the Thornton River We are so grateful to Sperryvuie Barbara Adoifi adolfibarbara® verizon.net (540) 987-8682 Carson Johnson and friends who made the sewer system possible in Sperryville in the mid-eighties and made a major contribution to the clean-up of the river. Bill Pumphrey called to say that his housing renovations have also eliminated two out houses and a direct pipeline of sewage from one house into the river. He also said that Leobardo Reyes’ and his talented crew will continue that wonderful stone wall across the back of both houses. The Sperryville Renaissance continues thanks to people like Bill Pumphrey! Meeting approved Rappahannock -County is now the official host community of the 6th Annual Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission’s Living Towns Planning Workshop, having received final approval of their Board of Directors. We look forward to hosting this workshop not only to learn how to better preserve community, but also to showcase what is so special about Rappahannock County. Signs of Spring in Amissville I do know I’m a little ahead of the calendar on this one! I am not someone who enjoys winter. I grew up in Minnesota milking cows at 5 a.m. in January and that will put you right off winter for life. Give me heat and humidity any day of the week. And so, even after a winter as mild as this one, Fm more than ready for spring. I’ve been searching for every hint of spring for the last several weeks! And it’s been a harder than usual winter here with the loss of Amber and then, more recently, the loss of our cat, Boone. So, this winter even more than most I’ll be happy to wave goodbye to ice and snow, death and destruction and everything that comes with it. I guess you could say I’ve got spring fever. But after a little research on the phrase, I’m a little reluctant to use it to describe myself. The defini tions I found were generally fairly negative. Phrases like “out of control behavior” and “laziness” rubbed me the wrong way. (As each one seems to represent opposite extremes it seems unlikely I’d be exhibiting both) I’d call it unreasonable giddiness! And I’ve no intention of looking for a cure. Other than giddiness, what are the other signs of spring coming to Amissville? Our suet feeder was stolen by some unknown creature and carried off. We eventually found it, minus the suet, of course. Our hunch is that it was our first spring visit by a bear. But we haven’t actually caught site of him yet. And with spring here, can the first pickin’ party at Hackleys be far behind? I stopped by Hackleys this week to get the scoop on when we can expect the first event. Unfortunately, no date is scheduled yet so you might want to let them know that you’re anxiously awaiting this sign of spring. I don’t know if rumors are a sign of spring, but there’s a new one here in Amissville. Amy Hitt may be running for either School Board member or Supervisor. Rumor has it she’s circulating petitions for both. I’m confident Amy herself will let us know the truth of these rumors. I mentioned the chili fund raiser here in Amissville a couple of weeks ago. Well, it’s happening this Saturday. The event to benefit Piedmont Softball will take place at Bill Payne Auction Gallery on U.S. 211. For $6 per person we get unlimited amounts of at least a couple of dozen kinds of chili. From mild to hot to “they put that in chili?!” it’s all there! We always enjoy watching the cake walks and all the scrumptious cakes, many of Amissville Julie Emery 937-2315 Julie® JulieEmery.com them homemade. And once again this year, Kim Nelson from the Hair Gallery 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. We definitely recommend getting there early! For more information call Donna Sheffield at 937-5595. And we hope to have new signs of life to report at our house soon. We’ve begun our search for two new family members. Stay timed to this space for the announcements of the additions to our family. Now Pm headed out to exhibit some out of control behavior along with some giddiness! Happy Spring! Program to help adults obtain free medications Aging Together and the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board/Area Agency on Aging have begun a program to help financially eligible individuals 18 and older to obtain free medications. This includes older adults with Medicare who may qualify if they have reached the “donut hole” of Medicare Part D coverage. The program is operated by the RRCSB/AAA. The Rappahannock Rapidan Medication Assistance Program is staffed by a Medication Assistance Caseworker who helps individuals by using a special computer program for finding and applying fo^ free medications offered by pharmaceutical companies. Medications are ordered through this system and deliv ered to the physician’s office oi in some instances to the individ ual’s home. This program is made possi ble by a grant from the Virginis Health Care Foundation. Thank to this generous support, thi program will expand the ability of many uninsured and medical ly under served individuals h receive needed medications. In its first year, it is antici The Presidential Retreat, Nethers,VA Exquisite jewel of a farmhouse on 74+ acres adjacent to Shenandoah National Park. Three bedrooms, three baths, superb finishes. Formal gardens. The Hughes River flows through this magnificent estate parcel. Outstanding views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 52,300,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Woodwind, Flint Hill, VA Expert renovation of this 3 bedroom, 3 bath farmhouse outside Flint Hill. Gourmet kitchen, lots of entertaining space, front porch overlooking orchards and mountains. Separate office/studio building Beautifully landscaped 1 acre garden lot Perfect weekend retreat or retirement home. $525,000 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 246 Grandview Rd, Washington, VA Charming 3 bedroom, 3 bath contemporary on 10 acres with greenhouse & separate 2 car garage. Open floor plan with fireplace. Wrap-around deck. Mountain views. Terraced gardens with raised beds, arbors, pond, and deer-proof fencing. Woodland paths, streams and frontage on the Covington River. $699,500. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Hylton Head, Rixeyvoxe, VA 6 bedroom, 5.5 baths, energy efficient, virtually maintenance free, 7000+ square ft French Country manor home. Many distinctive features and upgrades. Fully finished basement with media room. Over 89 rolling acres with a new bam and long frontage on Indian Run. 52,175,000. Jud Glascock 540-592-3238 Sim Kdjlermont, Wasiangton, VA . Ward-winning architecture, a stunning view, and exquisite gardens. Bordering the Shenandoah National Park, this 31 acre estate is the ultimate private retreat. Garage, elevator and many other extras. Every aspect of this 4 bedroom, 5 bath home on 4 levels is a study of understated luxury. - S2,750,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA Lovely 1929 well-built stone home with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on nearly one-third of an acre. Great in-town location. Zoned for residential or commercial use. Superb investment potential. 5515,000. Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Capt. Miller House, Boston, VA Recently restored histone 3bd, 3 bath home on 17.5 rolling acres of fields, forest and stream. Small bam, garden shed, and histone cemetery. Separate 1 bd, 1 bath guest house. Beautiful Ufxxfwork, fireplaces, and large rooms make this the perfect hunt box in Rappahannock Hunt territory. Terrific pastoral setting. S"’95,0<i0. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Major’s Hollow, Sperryville, VA 16+ wooded acres on a private right-of-way near the Shenandoah National Park. Springs, several bold screams, walking and riding trails, old stone walls and beautiful rolling terrain. Extremely private with several possible building sites to capture the gorgeous mountain views. 5325,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Little Long Mountain, Huntly, VA Magnificent wooded parcel of 25 acres with hardwoods and rolling hills. Old stone wall along the road. With slight clearing, outstanding views Can be had from upper elevations. Perfect estate parcel in Old Dominion Hounds territory near Mint Hill. $475,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 pated that the new RRMAP - Program will help 300 patients to access 1,200 prescriptions with an estimated value of i $312,000. i RRCSB/AAA is a partner > member of Aging Together, r whose staff developed the proposal to the Virginia Health , Care Foundation. To learn more or to find out about eligibility, contact 540825-3100 and ask for Pat Lucey, the Medication Assistance Caseworker. Aging Together is a partnership dedicated to improving long-term care and support services for older adults. For more information on Aging Together call 540-829-6405 or e-mail info@agingtogether.org. Visit their Web site at www.agingtogether.org. Aging Together is supported by tiie Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its Community Partnerships for Older Adults national initiative, which seeks to foster community partnerships that improve long-term care and supportive services to meet the needs of older adults. Restoration From Page B4 structure he sells to an individual owner - to end up in Rappahannock, where his restoration business got its start. The Mount Joy Estate was built as early as 1695 in Howard County, Md., and - according to Howard historian Joetta Cramm - was home to one of Kit Carson’s longtime friends, Samuel “Santa Fe Sam” Wethered Jr., in the 1800s. Wethered was said to pass the time in his house, which he named “Santa Fe,” shooting at a presidential portrait that irritated him. When Carson came back to the East Coast, he spent time there with his friend Wethered. In 1867 on his final trip to the nation’s capital, Carson visited “Santa Fe” with a delegation of Native Americans. He died soon after in 1868 after moving to Colorado. Mount Joy was slated fin1 a 477-unit development in 2001 and homes and apartments have been planned for most of the 76-acre farm property near Ellkott City, Md. Like many of Robinson’s projects, the log home was set to be bulldozed before he stepped in to save it. “My business is a final safety net to buildings that would be lost to development,” he said. Robinson’s appreciation for historic buildings stems from his teenage years, when his family moved into the pre-1800 Federal Hill, which is located near Thomas Jefferson’s former retreat home, Poplar Forest, near Lynchburg in Bedford County. “My mqjor was history in college and my father was a carpenter and built churches, and his father and his father. ... It goes way back to my greatgrandfather,’ Robinson said. “I decided something needed to be done about saving these old buildings.” Robinson said he plans to return to his art and photography work after retiring from Heartland, and he hopes to have his first exhibition at the Middle Street Gallery in Washington. For more information about Heartland Restoration, call 540547-3838, e-mail tdr6vabb.com or visit www.logcabins.net E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com i

Shanks earns top honors The Communications Corporation of America, Boston Virginia, has named Barbara Shanks of Washington, Virginia as 2007 Employee of the Year. Mrs. Shanks, a widow with 4 children and 10 grand children, started to work at CCA on Sept. 16, 1994. She previously worked for Aileen in Flint Hill from 1978-1994. She was hired as an inserter operator and has been trained to run all 13 series of inserters. She has trained many of their new employees and because of her experience and attention to detail she now holds the position of Quality Assurance on night shift. Barbara was selected from CCA’s 292 employees by 13 supervisors and operating directors for her outstanding performance and dedication to helping her fellow employees. John M. Fisher, CCA Chairman and CEO, presented Mrs. Shanks with a check for $500, an engraved plaque, a reserved parking place for 2007 and her name on the CCA Employee of the Year Plaque plus a full section of the employee bulletin board devoted to her. CCA is a full service direct mail production facility located on 15 acres within the Longlea Planned Unit Development "at Boston, Virginia. It mails over 1,000,000 letters a day for major national organizations and companies. The Boston, Virginia, U.S. Post Office has a branch office located in CCA’s shipping department. Congratulations Barbara! Girl Scouts celebrate 95th birthday As our local Girl Scouts marked their 95th birthday on March 12, there are nearly four million adult and girl members who are actively celebrating timeless values—courage, confidence, and character - in a way that has real impact on our communities. Making the world a better place is the mission of the Girl Scouts and it is a lasting commitment that will make Girl Scouting relevant for another 95 years and beyond. The founder of Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low, exemplified a lifelong willingness to learn and to serve, and a desire to equip others to do so. In developing the Girl Scout Movement in the United States, Juliette brought girls of all backgrounds into the out-ofdoors, giving them the opportunity to develop self-reliance and resourcefulness. Quite contrary to the societal mores of southern America in 1912, she encouraged girls not only to prepare for roles as homemakers, but for active citizenship and possible roles as professional women—in the arts, sciences, and business. Barbara Shanks named CCA Employee of the Year Ed Meese to speak at Reagan Day Dinner tore* mxt pared surrounded atones - ;/" MLjt K'!«.'R.<i«cmaanu*B **r«c ^jdb> mesdDW andjirivasy ,io feuiM: 4 BR pete efeanai; '■■ homejiaf, VDfTT ^ Located to }W Farmer Gdlpr ...r; 1 1/3 gates from Rappahannock Itoe and just 15 futauKS to 166, Flint Hume; Front Royal F06131 Shallow Creek Farm;1 acres with local mountain views ami stocked spring-fed pond Beatty toiling, well maintained MMKt w uh some fencing Bnmfstabjes with electric and water lucked away on a pmate-'tapki* Rappahannock County , 15 mantles from Culpeper and Sperm like 35 ttiwattes fram ■ Js $*&jm sj*mm drf. / ^Redwood Realty MICHELLE BENECKE Bibenccke0earthlink.net 540.987.9128 703.965.0704 Special service at Novum The Novum Baptist Church of Reva Way will be having a special service this Saturday, March 17 beginning at 6:30 p.m. lasting until 8 p.m. when Joy Rollins will be giving her testimony of the Lord’s blessing on her life and how she has been delivered of food addition and obesity in her struggle during the past ten months. For more information call Pastor Light at 987-9523. The Castleton Fire and Rescue Departments held their annual banquet Saturday evening at their headquarters on Castleton View Road, with a goodly number of members, families and friends present. St. Patrick’s Day to many older people was a “later planting day”, but we would like to send out birthday greetings to a number of people who all claim this “Irish Day,” including Lindy Hitt, Matthew Bragg, Jackie Cubbage, Nick Norman and Fred Soutter and may each of you enjoy many more. Mrs. Fanny Clatterbuck, a former resident here in Boston, is making plans to move to Front Royal. Sympathy is extended to Richard Jenkins of Reva Way and all the family connection in the loss of his brother Ronnie who passed away March 5 and was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery on the twelfth. The Communications Corporation of American, with 292 employees here in Boston, has named Barbara Shanks of Washington as “Employee of the Year.” We offer congratulations! At the request of his mother, we extend greetings to Michael Atkins in Amissville, who will be celebrating his birthday, today, Thursday, March 15. Kay Boutchyard will also add another year on Thursday as well. Belated wedding anniversary wishes go out to James and Margie H. Jenkins, and William and Charlotte Corbin. Elder and Mrs. C. W. Richards of Orange were Sunday birthday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dodson of Salem Way. Following a month’s stay in University of Virginia Hospital, two weeks in Culpeper Health Center and Boston Marie F. Atkins | 987-8802 one week at home, H. C. Racey has been re-admitted to University of Virginia Hospital and we continue to covet your prayers. Congratulations to Michael Grant of “Old Boston Turnpike” who is in his eighth year as a Security officer at Culpeper High School. He was selected for an interview, along with his picture which recently appeared in the Culpeper Times Paper. Sherry Thornhill, owner of the County Cafe in Culpeper, has also been featured in the Times paper. In case many of you haven’t heard, Target has opened a new store in Culpeper, in the center near Schewels Furniture Store, and held their grand opening on Sunday, March 11. Dennis Mason, a cancer patient still covets our prayers. Lastly this writer is thankful to the one above to have celebrated another birthday on March 12, thanks for your prayers and cards. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all our readers! NEW LISTING FISHHAWK PASS Spectacular home and outstanding views in Flint Hill. 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Gray Ghost named ‘Best of the East9 Fourth Consecutive Year! For an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, Gray Ghost’s Adieu received both First Place and Best Dessert Wine honors in the annual “Best of the East” competition conducted by Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine, a national wine industry publication! A1 and Cheryl Kellert, owners and wine makers, were honored to accept the prestigious award presented by Richard Leahy, Program Director of Wineries Unlimited in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, on March 8. Each year, Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine honors the top ten scoring wines east of California. Rankings are based on the number of competitions a winery has won as well as what award the winery received (gold, silver, bronze). Gray Ghost not only had the highest scoring dessert wine but alsp was awarded first place over-all because the 2005 Adieu won in more International and National wine competitions than any other winery east of California! Gray Ghost is the only Virginia winery to be named “Best of the East”. This announcement follows on the heels of four consecutive wins on Gray Ghost’s current release, the 2006 Adieu in international competition, including a Gold at California’s Grand Harvest Awards. Because of the consistent and continuous success of Gray Ghost’s Adieu, A1 Kellert was asked to speak at Vineyard and Winery Management' Magazine’s annual Wineries Unlimited conference. Mr. Kellert was the only individual asked to discuss late harvest/botrytis wine making, Photo courtesy of Amy Payette BEST OF THE EAST: Cheryl and Al Kellert bring home honors to Rappahannock. while joining two renowned Ice Wine wine makers from Canada and Ohio. Kellert emphasized the importance of fruit quality in producing the Adieu. Botrytis (also known as “the noble rot”) infected the Vidal Blanc grapes that make this wine. The Vidal was allowed to hang seven weeks later than it would normally be harvested. This extended hanging allows the botrytis to overtake the clusters, thereby concentrating the grape sugars. The result is intensely sweet grapes with heightened fruit character and a highly concentrated dessert wine as a result. “It was a tremendous honor to be asked to speak at Wineries Unlimited. Then, to receive the “Best of the East’ honors for the fourth consecutive year was overwhelming! We continue to take a great deal of pride in our commitment to quality at Gray Ghost and the resulting international attention it has brought Virginia wines,” commented A1 KeUert. Gray Ghost’s Adieu was the only Virginia wine to win Gold in California’s prestigious Grand Harvest Awards held the end of February. This is the third consecutive competition that Gray Ghost has swept in 2007. Gray Ghost’s 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon won Silver and the 2005 Reserve Chardonnay Bronze. According to the competition’s press material, “The goal of the Grand Harvest Awards has been, and continues ountry Living in Rappahannock County 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 HUME ROAD — Exceptional 50 ac. parcel located in the Old Dominion Hunt territory of Fauquier County. Mostly open and rolling with mtn views and good water. Ideal for horses. Additional land available, easy commute to Rt. 66 yet very private. $899,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley mM 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LOCH HAVEN - 7700+ sq ft 4 BDR home nestled among 40 ac of hardwoods onthe shore of Mountain Run Lake, seasonal views of lake and mountains. $2375,000 or house and 15 ac for $1300,000. Contact Peter Wiley 'nxuw win 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 JjomeAudjtepStO^Tj^O Justin H. Wiley - 540-672-5603 Managing Broker Martin Woodard - 540-987-9080 Chen F. Woodard - 540-987-9080 Michelle GaDer-703-443-2996 , j ; , to be, to identify the finest examples from each viticultural region.” This award follows on the heels of gray Ghost sweeping the Florida State Fair International Wine Competition with Silver medal wins for the 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2005 Reserve Chardonnay, and bronze for the Adieu. The Florida Competition garnered over 1,500 entries this year. Tb celebrate the Adieu’s success, Gray Ghost will continue to offer complimentary tasting of this limited production wine from now through the end of May! Gray Ghost Wineiy is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. The testing room is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a. m te 5 n. m Gadino Cellars gamers more medals Gadino Cellars was awarded a Silver Medal for their 2005 Barrel Select Chardonnay and a Bronze Medal for their 2005 Cabernet Franc at the 2007 Grand Harvest Awards International Wine Competition in Santa Rosa, California. The event celebrated its 20th anniversary and is endorsed by the Viticulture & Enology Department at UC Davis. These award winning wines can be sampled at Gadino Cellars tasting room, Fri, Sun, and Federal Mon Hobdays from 11:30 - 5 p.m. Saturdays until 6 p.m. from noon to 5 p.m. or weekdays by appointment (www.gadino cellars.com). Gadino Cellars is located at 92 School House Rd. Washington, VA 22747 Phone 540987-9292 Award winning 2005 Malbec at Sharp Rock Sharp Rock Vineyards invites all our local friends to come visit during the month of March as we taste our awardwinning 2005 Malbec. This unique and tasty wine, grown and produced here in Rappahannock County, is a rare treat for those folks who are looking for a special red wine. Sharp Rock Vineyards is located at 5 Sharp Rode Road (Rts. 601 and 707, off Rt. 231) Tasting room is open FridaySunday, 11 a.m. • 5 p.m. or other times by appointment. Phone 540-987-9700. . News from Shenandoah National Park Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Chas Cartwright announced recently that, weather permitting, the National Park Service will initiate several prescribed bums in Shenandoah National Park this year. Due to the uncertainty of the weather, it is not possible to predict the exact dates. Prescribed fires are fires ignited on purpose by managers under a pre-determined set of conditions, called a prescription, in order to accomplish specific resource management objectives. The prescription includes weather, fuel moisture, and resource availability parameters. Shenandoah National Park implements Special Brown Trout Regulations Superintendent Chas Cartwright has announced that special regulations for brown trout are being implemented as a control measure for thesenonnative (exotic) trout within sections of the Rose River, Hughes River and Brokenback Run in Shenandoah National Park. According to Superintendent Cartwright, this change is needed to afford greater protection to the native brook trout that inhabit many of the park streams. Specifically, the size limit for brown trout caught and retained in creels within park sections of these three streams has been reduced from nine to seven inches. The current nine inch minimum for all brook trout captured remains in effect for all stream sections and the current nine inch minimum for brown trout remains in effect downstream of the park. Additionally, the release of any captured brown trout, regardless of size, back into any park stream is prohibited. Since the early 1960s when brown trout were first introduced into waters adjacent to Shenandoah National Park, these hatchery raised trout unexpectedly transitioned into See SHENANDOAH, Page B9

Shenandoah From Page B8 wild breeding populations and began to colonize upstream into the domain of the native, eastern brook trout and into the park. Brown trout have maintains a permanent presence within the Rose and Hughes Rivers since initial stocking and have more recently invaded Brokenback Run. Large adult brown trout over 18 inches long with weights in excess of two pounds have been captured within the park in traditional, wild brook trout habitat. This persistent intrusion of exotic brown trout into waters supporting populations of the smaller native eastern brook trout has resulted in increased competition for available habitat and forage. Additionally, several cases of brown trout predation upon brook trout including large adults have been docu merited. National Park Service policy mandates that “exotic species will not be allowed to displace native species if displacement can be prevented”. In years past, park staff have conducted brown trout control by targeted capture and removal from the stream sections that they are found to inhabit. These labor intensive control measures have proven to be effective when applied annually to all stream sections containing brown trout. Due to recent surges in brown trout populations within the park following a prolonged break in control efforts, these regulatory changes are justified as additional means to control these exotic fish within park streams. A complete listing of park fishing regulations including the new special regulations for brown trout will be available online by April 1, 2007 at the following link: http://www.nps.gov/ shen/planyourvisit/upload/fishing_regulations.pdf. Printed copies of these regulations will also be available by April 1, 2007. Development of a Chronic Wasting Disease Plan . The National Park Service (NPS) is developing a plan and environmental assessment to respond to the potential threat of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) to white-tailed deer. The purpose of the plan is to develop a range of strategies for the detection of and initial response to chronic wasting disease in white-tailed deer at Shenandoah National Park, since the disease has been detected near the park and may threaten park resources. CWD has not been detected in Shenandoah National Park or in Virginia; however, it has been detected in West Virginia within a 60-mile radius of several national parks. The plan will also serve as a template environmental planning document for other National Park Service units in the eastern United States. CWD is in the family of diseases known as the transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) or prion diseases. It is a self-propagating neurological disease that affects captive and free-ranging deer, causing brain lesions that result in progressive weight loss, behavioral changes, and eventually death in affected animals. There is currently no evidence that the disease is transmissible to humans or domestic livestock. Presenting at the meeting will be the park Superintendent and personnel from the NPS Environmental Quality and Biological Resource Management Divisions. After the presentations, the open house format will include a series of stations and posters for the public to view and read more about the planning process and chronic wasting disease. The public will be provided the opportunity to submit a comment and ask questions. In addition to National Park Service personnel, a representative of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will be participating in the open house to provide information on the State of Virginia’s Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan. Scoping is the first step to involve the public in the compliance process. Scoping includes holding meetings and providing opportunities for the public to comment, so that concerns are identified early and the analysis focuses on important issues. Two public meetings, identical in format, will be held. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 28 at Spotswood High School; 368 Blazer Drive; Penn Laird, VA. The second meeting will be held on Thursday, March 29 at the Madison County Fire Station; 1223 N. Main Street; Madison VA. Both meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. Public comment will be accepted at either of the public scoping meetings or electronically at http://parkplanning. nps.gov/shen. Comments will be accepted until April 27, 2007. BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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Call Owner/Agent at 540-428-8772, TODAY YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-351-0121 GREAT PRICE!! Get into the prestigious community of Waverly View at an affordable price. This home has it all: over 2,700 sq ft w/ hardwood flooring throughout, ceramic tile in master BA, tray ceiling in master BR w/ rope light, three-piece crown molding & more. ,4 BR, 2 full, 1/2 BA. Soaking tub in master. Just 6 mo old, this home sits on a beautiful 1.75 rolling acres (360 degree mountain views) conveniently located near I-66&I-81. Priced to sell at $399,900. Owner Agent. (540)287-7679 or (540)364-2929 Open Mouses ‘ OPEN HOUSE*** SUNDAY 3/18 1-3PM 13107 Aden Rd, NOKESVILLE Well Maint. 4 BR 4 BA Rambler * 2 AC Sep. Apt. w/ 2 BR & 1 BA * 2-Car Garage Stable * Paddock $668,950 Tom & Shelley Campbell, LONG & FOSTER REALTORS 703-909-0074 * 540-364-3777 ***LOT * 5.28 AC *** Lovely Lot Ready for You to Build. Mountain Views * Gently Rolling Walk-Out Basement * Paved Road Glengary w/ Grand Entrance, Trails & Ponds RAPIDAN $219,000 Tom ft Shelley Campbell, LONG ft FOSTER REALTORS 703-909-0074 * 540-364-3777 Fauquier County OWN! LIVE! PLAY! LIBERTY HILLS Overlooking Historic Liberty Valley Located 8 mins S of Warrenton (39 mins to 1-495) Your choice of 6 lots, 5.6 to 8.6 acs ea S260K & up or entire 42 Ac Subdivision $1,696,000. Inclds hard surface road & perc test. 2 lots w/ village Zoning. Property fronts on 3 roads. Call 540-439-3333 or 540-270-5403 www.AtUbertyHills.com CATLETT Wooded, 2.67 acre lot, 4br drain field, walkout bsmt capability, 20 mins from Warrenton, Manassas, Fredericksburg, .195 & 166. 3 additional lots avail. $245K each. Call Bill Myers (703)928-3961 wmyers9567@aol.com Ttemax Olympic Realty 703-369-5757 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 acrs wooded, river,w/ stables. $1400/ mo. (301)986-5475 Avail 4/8/07, 2BR TH in Bealeton. Tile, hardwood & carpet. CAC, W/D, attached storage shed, patio, back yard. $790 rent* incl sewer, trash removal & pvt wells. NO PETS. Sec dep & cred chk. Call (540)341-2806 for application & Iv daytime phone number, ‘some restrictions apply. House in the country, 5 mi from Leesburg. 38drm, 2Ba, Lg lawn, great views. $1600. AvI 3/1. (703)777-4586. Marshall, TH, 3 bed, 2.5 BA, fenced back yd, $1025 mo. Call Robin 540-341-8105 New 2BR, I BA, handicap accessible TH in The Plains. Tile firs & carpet. CAC, W/D, microwave, $1000 rent * inclds sewer/waler & Town Trash removal. NO PETS. Sec dep & credit check. 540-341-2806 for appl & lve day phone number. *somc restrictions apply. wiwiwifiraraf TH, Marshall 3BR, 2BA, beautiful, like new, New paint & carpet. Avail i m m e d . 571-277-6323 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 Real Estate for Sale Almost Riverfront Almost Heaven, 5 Acs. All brick w/ 2 FPs, 2-car garg, Gorgeous mountain views. 3 BR/2 FBA. WR6314889 $349,900 The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, you decide. Custom Built Home will show like a dream once owners move. Close to park, river & mtns. 3 BR/2 FBA.WR6307185 $365K Wine Lovers enjoy your time overlooking vineyard from, Your new custom home. 3 BR, den, 2VfeBA, FP & garage. WR6318476 $299,900 Call Nancy Heflin, Stonewall Realty LLC at 540-635-7717 ext 11 FAUQUIER SPCA LOST & FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com tor a complete up to date listing Daniel Boone Log Home Auction Petersburg, VA ■ Sat March 31st SMevLesHom mages to kaucoonea. late Awy if loanee Paxage/atestf-mcgs, Mtmmtfstiwfyet Daniel Boone log Homes POSTOME , NOW HIRING | f&m ?r*.F" 4%s oitr«? 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[ISO £an?w?w'c<l>l r- V.tV FOR LEASE Available Summer 07 Approx 7,000 SF Warehouse/ Office Bealeton, VA Call CRES, Inc. 540-347-2610 Remington *Retail/office space. Main St, next to City Hall, 1300 sq ft, $1495 + utils References req'd 540-439-2269 • ' ' ■' ' 1 i BIG and small game hunting in No. Va. Call 703-670-9783 or visit www.nsa-inc.com 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 Hoad, NC; beach house $569K, 3BR, 2.5BA, pvt htd pool & hot tub, gas FP, cath ceilings, scmd porch, sundeck, ocean view. All fum convey. Great rental history.540-3494520 Culpeper, VA, 4BR, 2.5BA, 2 car garg, sky lights $398,500 vrew at www. forsaleby owner, com 10*47293. sr* r— fit Affordable and charming condos located in Historic Staunton, VA. 20 all brick units completely remodeled, new tatchens, new heating and air, spacious rooms and lovely setting. Approximately 1050 sq ft Under 142,000. Email m « < v i n O rhelvinsweeney.com or call: 540-294-8390 Flr*t Time Buyers Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes available with no money down. 100% financing. Mininum credit score 580. 703-371-0869 RE/MAX Absolute HUD Homes. 3BR, 2BA for $242.00/mo. 4BR, 3.5 BA $334.00/mo.l 5% down, 20 yrs © 8% APR. For listings 800-628-5983; xR528. SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Seel, yet conv. log house/cabin on 30 wooded aers. 4BR,3.5BA,rghly 3200 SF. Huge gar.&wkshp. Ideal wknd retreat or country home. Call agent for list of recent upgrds & add $649,900. Call Don Bell w/ Old Dominion Realty 540-830-1766 Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 Legal Notices ■aafeiirf.i' / Jonathan Wayne Clatterbuck hereby delate myself not responsible for any debts except for my own. I am no longer associated with Tiffany Foster Clatterbuck BIDS Ortean Volunteer Fire Department is requesting bids for a new Brush Truck. Specifications will be sent to bidders upon request. Bids must be returned to OVFD by April 1. 2007. Ortean Vol. Fire Dept. P.O. Box 15, Ortean, VA 20128 Fax (540)364-4719 (540)364-1880 ATTN: Billy Jenkins SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 2007-2008 Proposed School Budget A School Board budget public hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rappahannock County High School Band Room. The purpose of the ' meeting is to receive public comments on the school Board's proposed 2007-2008 school budget. The superintendent's proposed budget includes a funding request of $8,510,953 from county funds and a total proposed budget of $12,313,085. The School Board may amend the Superintendent's proposed budget at the regularly scheduled school Board meeting on March 13. A summaiy of the School Board's proposed budget will be posted on the schools' website at: www.rappahannock.k12.va.us on or about March 14. SUM !*•* 18 acres 4BR perc site. Southern Fauquier County. Mostly open. $230K. Contact Charlie Ebbetts Long & Foster (540)341-3547 Purcellville 2-4 acre level wooded loti. Choice of site. High $200s. Call Jeff Pearl REALTOR, ReMax Distinctive, Equal Housing 703.727.4876 Sportsman 's Retrsst 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 $500Q/ac. Will divide. We trade. Dial direct: Scott Weller 540-294-0555, Melvin Sweeney 540-294-8390. Remax Advantage FORECLOSURES & 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 WATERFRONT COLONIAL BEACH 3BR, 2BA, tear garg 31vl contemp, dock, on Mattox Creek. Direct access to Potomac Rvr. Many updates. $540K. Pay Ills McNeill, Remax Supercenter, 884-7*1-0173 166 n.iiiiinii in m & ASHBURN VILLAGE 3 Ivl townhouse in 55+ community. $429,000. Call Jeff Pearl REALTOR, ReMax Distinctive, Equal Housing 703.727.4876 FOR SALE Distinctive 6,100 Sq. Ft Building Historic Old Town Warrenton, Virginia Call CRES, Inc. 540-347-2610 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 2, 2007 at 7:00PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following applications: SE 07-02-03 Wilhelmina R. Price, Trustee, owner of 104.795 acres located at 4923 Sperryville Pike, Woodville (Tax Map 50, Parcel 10, zoned A-Agricuttural and C-Conservation, Stonewall-Hawthorne District), desires a Special Exception' permit to allow more than one dwelling on her parcel. Ms. Price plans to modify the existing bam into a dwelling, making a total of three (3) dwelling units. Permit allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-36A of the Rappahannock County Code. RZ 07-03-01 Peter Kreyling dba Kreyling Construction, LLC, prospective lessee of a portion of the building and property located at 12625 Lee Highway (formerly Oasis CD & Duplication, Tax Map 28, Parcels 48B-49-52C&H, Hampton District, zoned CG-Commercial General), desires to amend the proffers under RZ 89-01-02 and RZ 93-06-03 to allow construction company offices, warehousing, and millwork shop operations. Mr. Kreyling proposes to convert an existing loading dock in front to an entrance with handicap ramp and add a screened and fenced yard to the rear for parking equipment and trailers. Outdoor lumber and material storage would not be allowed. Amendments allowed pursuant to Code section 170-134 of the Rappahannock County Code. A copy of the foregoing applications are on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and are available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 7:30PM at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicants, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. ^ _ BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator '96 Httchikar Ice cream trailer, 2 axle, 3 ton HVAC, unit in very working cond, 540-539-0560 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 Colored windows, doors, kitchen sinks, mantles, 12 arm chandelier. Old House Parts.net 540-631-8006. Hardwood Flooring: Brazilian Cherry, 3/4 in thick. $2.50sf, 2,145sf. Will seperate. (703)875-2215. Moving Sale, Sears. Whisper belt tank vaccum, was $380 now $150, Tall kitchen stool $15, large twin basket set $20, large teddy bears $10 ea. 540-675-3542 POLE BARNS 30X 40X10' $6,695, 40'X60'X10' $10,995, Free Delivery 937-718-1471 Nationwidepolebams. com S '^"N ' '1 ; jfl German Shap pups AKC, males, blk/tan, sable, blk. Czecn/ Germ lines 540-423 -1412/ 540-219-9550 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 Double-Shredded hardwood & cedar mulch. Chips & top soil. Free delivery. Spreading avl. 703-868-2524. We’ve Got Northern Virginia All Wrapped UP! Place an Ad today! Times Classified Call 347-4222 or Fax 351-0121 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 CARPENTER High-end custom builder requires experienced framing/ trim carpenter. References required. Own tools/ trans-portation. 5+ years exp. Loudoun Cty location. Can 703-737-4585 CDL DRIVER for local septic pump-out co. FT, must furnish copy of DMV driving record. Excel pay & benefits. 703-594-2453, 703-385-8959 or fax driving record & resume to: 703-594-2949 CONSTRUCT. FOREMAN Exp. Foreman for decorative driveway crew. NO. VA. Excellent leadership, communication, work skills req. Bilingual. Base + bonus. Training, growth. 703-464-8551 DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 ELECTRICIANS * APPRENTICES Industrial work. Excellent wages & benefits. Drug screening required. Must have own transp. Good work ethic is essential. If you would like a permanent full-time job with a wellestablished company of 40 years, call 703-406-3204. ESTIMATOR Exp. req'd. Must have basic computer skills & be personable. Great potential for advancement. Excel pay & benefits. Great working environment Platinum Auto Body 703.444.4669 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 or Fax 351-0121 f . A BiiH Tlnu ^ ran irm «i r ' 848 FtrilTfcM :••'>"£ vs - Counter Sales for Tools & Fasteners Supply Co. Full-time. $13 - $15 per hour (703)257-5910 Manassas AUTOMOTIVE DODGE SERVICE TECHNICIAN Good benefits, pay. Busy Shop. Win Person: >nny Nicholson Rick Hunt Ford Dodge (540)347-1234 (800)868-4660 Customer Service Rep needed for sales department. Monday - Friday 4pm to 8pm Saturday 7am to 4pm Sunday 11am to 5pm Position requires excellent phone demeanor and ability to work with minimal supervision. Position to confirm and/or schedule appointments based on customers' requests. This is not a telemarketing position. Position full time with benefits. Please apply at: 9040 Mike Garcia Drive, Manassas between the hours of 9 and 3. Looking for: CARETAKER with landscape & garden experience. General property maintenance. Must be self motivated and an independent worker. May need to help Housekeeper from time to time. Year round employment. Please apply with resume & references to: P.O. Box 487 Upperville, VA 20185 Data Entry Don't Miss The Boat! 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EEO M/F/D/V ANACOMP ^.Fauquier Springs I Country Club 9236 Tournament Drive, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 www.fauquiervprinRS.com Assistant Superintendent Spray Technician Equipment Operator Groundskeeper Full and Part Time Positions Good pay and benefits Call Scott at (540) 347-5147 Shop Assistant Starter / Marshall Cart Attendant Call Brendan at (540) 347-4209 or apply in person JOB DESCRIPTION POSmON TITLE; PURPOSE OF POSITION: REPORTS TO; WORKS CLOSELY WITH: RESPONSIBILITIES; •Staff Forecasting of Flight Operations Technical Personnel. 'Research and utilize recruiting sources and other networking channels to generate an adequate pool of candidates. Review hired pilot pool and aid in program replacement. ‘Prescreen Candidates with telephone interview and coordinate with next level of interviews. Counsel hiring managers in staffing and recruitment related matters. 'Maintain Applicant tracking system, tracking requisitions status and posting approved positions. 'Compile initial paperwork and maintain log on employee and recruiting files.'Organize, lead and document post-interview debrief/feedback with interview teams and candidates. 'Responsible tor managing online job postings on Air Serv International website and maintain relationships with resources that are of interest with international development focus. 'Facilitate delivery of Candidate Class Orientation while ensuring recruiting practices are in compliance with the specialized aviation related technical and organizational policies. ‘Attend recruitment workshops, career fairs and expositions, up to six per year in coordination with Human Resources Manager. 'Develop job postings internally and externally working with hiring mangers to identify employment needs and to coordinate the proper documentation of open positions including updating, revising and implementing Right Operations job descriptions. 'Maintenance of Alumni Right Operations Database Management and Selection ‘Participate in Rapid Response committee/workgroup. 'Responsible for overview of Employee Manual during Candidate Class. 'Responsible for yearly Resume/Personnel File archives. ‘Maintain technical communication with field flight staff through Program Chief Pilots and provide support as needed. - Coordinate with Support Services Division in tracking International Field Staff End of Contract Dates. 'Act as Flight Operations liaison to all suppliers nurturing vital relations. 'Assist in annual budgeting for flight ops recruiting. 'Special Projects as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Relevant Experience in program development work and staff development. 'Relevant Experience or knowledge of developing countries and Humanitarian Organizations ‘Experience in Aviation i.e., Ex Pilot ( Commercial, desired MEI, ATP Turbine. Previous Military or Airline pilot experience desired. Bush pilot etc.) Travel Required 30-40% ‘Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word. Expel. Outlook, Access) 'Experienced in recruitment with a solid background in aircraft maintenance and the aviation industry SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY: Excellent written & verbal communications skills. Superb problem solving skills and the ability to * troubleshoot.'Great organization skills and attention to detail ‘Ability to handte confidential information and escalate issues when appropriate. 'Prioritize multiple tasks. Comfort in a fast paced and ambrgt^xis environment. ‘Ability to interface with Executive Management. 'Aptitude for foreign languages and good cross-cultural communication skids 'Good public relations and public speaking skids. 'Previous humanitarian, volunteer, relief work or non-profit experience a plus. t ■ Mmatod, Please aand Raauma/CV to Uaa Vtijda at tvajda@afr*ervu>rg no phene cate please. RoaMon is open March 14,2007 Position Ctoees Match 21,2007. Flight Operations Recruiter The Right Operations Recruiter is responsible for providing key staffing services to support the flight operations department and the global expansion of Air Serv International. Director of Aviation Support.services Division, Human Resources Manager Crew Coordinator AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS The areas fastest growing dealer is now expanding our service department and HIRING TECHS for daytime & evening shifts. We offer: •Air conditioned shop •Top pay (+ bonuses) •Excellent Health Benefit package •Vacation & sick pay •Easy Commute •Plenty of work •401k •Excellent equipment •Paid training •Great work environment •Opportunity to advance •Flexible hours Country Chevrolet, Warrenton, VA Call: 540-341-2072 Fax: 540-428-2817 Officers provide security and protection for air travelers, airports and aircraft. Starting at $13.41 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes 18.59% Locality Bay) Minimum Requirements: U S. Citizenship or U S. National • High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pie-employment medical evaluation • Pass a hackground/credit check "franjpo ration Security Administration Please apply online at: www.tsajohsxom 1-800-887-1895 TTY: 1-800-887-5506 TSA is an Equal Oppcmumiy Employer. EIEYSHNE Warrenton, Virginia ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT General administrative position available to assist our Loan Servicing and Investor/Custodial Accounting Divisions. Successful candidate must be well organized, have excellent communication skills, & have the ability to multi-task. Experience in Word and Excel & Microsoft Office products a must. For confidential consideration, please respond By Email: cclarken@greystoneusa.com By Fax: 540-341-2121 No Phone Calls, Please. EOE RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIDAN fit COMMUNITY sar^cis ftOAfto APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS #401 FT positions for a new residential group home that will provide 24 hour residential services to four consumers with chronic mental illness in a structured, recovery-focused community program emphasizing community integration and quality of life. Bachelor’s degree or 5 years equiv. exp. $28,411.50 p/yr APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #112 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. $28,411.50 p/yr COOK #382 On-call position tor meals preparation in commercial kitchen in Culpeper. Weekend hours included. $9.39 p/hr. RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #260 FT positions providing services in support of daily activities in a group home program for developmentatly disabled adults. Evaluate consumer skills & needs, teach living skills, & emphasize community integration. Associates or 2 yrs equiv. exp. $27, 046.50 p/yr SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #131 On-call and hourly positions at SA treatment facility in Culpeper to monitor activities of consumers. Implement & monitor education & rec activities & maintain clinical records. HS Diploma w/exp in human services field. $11.98 p/hr Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:30am, Monday, March 26, 2007, HR, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540) 825-7391 EEO/AA KienninqsQrrcsb.org_Q DESIGN Graphic Design Part-time and Full-ti era time Leesburg, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: .TimesCommtmity.com Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Interested applicants should send and salary requirements to: 13873 Park Center Road Suite 301 Herndon, Virginia 30171 Email to: to 703-435-9784 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

POPLAR SPRINGS INN & SPA ★Housekeeping ★Nail Technician/ Cosmetologist ★Massage Therapist Fax resume to: 540-788-1273 or email: innspa@poplarspringsinn.com Web: www.poplarspringsinn.com FOREMAN SUPERVISOR for an Electrical Contractor. Commercial/ Residential-VA work only. Supervision and scheduling of all field employees and piece workers to meet deadlines. Manage job production and materials. Good communication skills. Ability to handle a wide range of tasks and multiple priorities. Knowledge of the trade and codes in order to get the inspections completed. Must have five years experience in construction. Excellent pay with paid vacation/holidays, health insurance, transportation provided. Apply by appointment only. KC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS (540)349-8500 Meat and Poultry Inspector (Environmental Specialist I) Position #00253 * Fauquier The VA Dept, of Agriculture & Consumer Services is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Meat Inspector with the Office of Meat and Poultry Services. For more details regarding this employment opportunity visit: http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/lobs or call the VDACS JobLine at: 804-786-0401. EOE WINDOW INSTALLERS Window and Door company seeks full time installers for European products. Benefits, Bonus, 4 Weeks Vacation, Extensive Travel. Carpentry experience, meticulous attention to detail and good driving record a must. Fax to 540-937-3383 RELOCATE to Bridgewater, VA?7 MULTICOLOR OPERATOR experienced for 40" presses ELECTRONIC PREPRESS TECHNICIAN for sheetfed printer Shift work required. EOE Good Printers, Inc. HR Mgr 213 Dry River Road Bridgewater, VA 22812 1-800-296-3731; Fax 540-828-4862 Email: humanresources@goodprlntera.com Customer Service Reps, Shipping & Receiving Clerk Needed for our fast-paced Warrenton Office. Must be an organized team player, self-motivated, detail-oriented, multi-tasked individual. PT or FT w/ Benefits. jm&m) Fax resume to 540-347-7280 nataHe@lesptnc.com Clinical Orthodontic Assistant Do you enjoy contact with the public in a fast paced environment? Experience preferred, but we are willing to train a motivated individual. Work in our Culpeper and Warrenton offices assisting doctors in the clinical aspects of patient treatment. Fabricate appls, use modem sterilization and diagnostic equipment. Computer skills & attention to detail are essential. Excel Compensation package including 401K, health insurance and vacation. Fax resume and cover letter to: 540-347-7236 Pimdmont Incornol Medlcln* 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 f, is now hiring a DIETARY MANAGER CDM preferred. Management expenance preferred PlMW contact Marti or. Candy at 571-248-6100 IfWlfWWlfWWiflfinyiflfWIflfWWIflfW GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER. is now hiring for weekend & part-time: RNs, LPNs & CNAs Full-time & Part-time positions available. Please contact Debbie or Candy at 571-248-6100 Times Community Nowspapms, For all of your Employmont noods. 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-11pm & Weekend Program * CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 7am-3pm, 3pm-11 pm & Weekend Program * MDS COORDINATOR-RN 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@fauquierhospital.org r For all of your Employment needs, we’ve got Northern Virginia all wrapped up. The Times Community Newspapers Call today 347-4222 or Fax 349-8676 1 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 Mall resume to: Fauquier Hospital Attn: Human Resources 500 Hospital Drive Warrenton, VA 20186 540-341-0823 (fax) felled@fauquierhospital.org EOE $ , .. 1 ^ Medical Biller needed in Warrenton physician's office. Experience required, FT, benefits. iteflagteaa-amiiii Facility Supervisor Parks, Recreation, and Community Service Seeking qualified applicants for a Facility Supervisor position available at Sterling Community Center. This position provides facility supervision for participants and renters according to center and department rules and regulations. Duties include registering participants and assisting with center room set-up and clean-up. Scheduled hours vary and will include evenings and weekends. Virginia State Licensing requires six months experience supervising children during recreation or educational activities. Prefer experience working with the public. High School diploma, certification in First Aid, CPR for adult, infant and child and TB test, prior to beginning work. Criminal background and CPS check. (Hiring Range: $22,852 -$30,850/yr) 07-308 Closes: 03/23/2007. Additional information and required application - contact web site: www.loudoun.gov. COMMERCIAL HVAC TECH NEEDED Warrenton based commercial company servicing Northern Virginia area is looking for a technician with 3-5 years experience) and good driving record. Benefits include top pay, health insurance, paid vacation, holidays, retirement plan, annual bonus, company vehicle use & Fridays off every other week. For interview please call: 703-724-1519 or fax resume to: 703-724-1457 OFFICE ASSISTANT needed for Plbg/HVAC company. Position is full-time M-F, some weekends & late evenings requested. Help process contracts, invoices, initiate and follow-up on permits, and job completions. Must be able to file and type (computer & typewriter) with strong organizational skills. Reliable & Dependable a must!!! Willingness to work hard & leam a priority. Email resume to beverett@1hfurr. com or fax to 703.491.6604. Please send cover letter with salary history 6 requirements. k:■ ■ ifvi H ■:^Kt ^oU<U)Stu\. NowHfarinSt r • Housekeeping -*Glb : Benefits Included Call: (540) 341-3461 _Warrenton, VA -a LIBRARY RAGE Library Service* Dept. *■■*'*• : -::v :<S Part-time positions available at the Cascades Library and Starting library. Duties include the accurate shelving of library materials invarious formats, shelf reading, and providing limited customer service. Weal candidate will be detailed oriented and enjoy working in a routine environment. Schedule wtt vary are! wil! include weekends and evenings. Education ami experience equivalent to a 10th grade education. Ability to lift and move' heavy materials and some bending and stooping is required. (Hiring Range: $10.12 $13 67/hr) ©7-306 Cfeses:03/16/2007. ,, i Additional information and required & application - contact web site PBB Tlm« j | FRESH AIR Don't get stuck in some stale office. Join Clark Assoc. Invisible Fence Team. We Provide The Tools The Truck The Training The Vacation The Health The Dental The Retirement YOU PROVIDE The Driving Record The Great Attitude The Hard Work Call for Details 703-968-6500 $10-$12hr. Hume area. Driver's license req'd. All-Star Septic 540-631-0225 OFFICE ASSISTANT S12-S13 per hour. Good typing & com- • puter skills req'd. FT or PT. For interview call 703-563-2251. Optical Salesperson/ Lab Assistant Needed in busy Warrenton Optometry office. Experience not required but helpful. Flexible hours required. Approx 18-20 hrs/week. Non-smoking, pleasant, outgoing personality. Fax resume to: (540)347-9198 Plumbing & HVAC Techs Never on call! Full benefits package $100K potential 401K $1000 plus calls weekly Start from your home. Call 800-280-2820 SECRETARIES 3 temporary positions mid-March through July with Meadows Farms busy Landscape Dept, in South Riding area. Permanent positions possible. Customer service, answer phones. Filing, some computer input. 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. $9 per hour, employee discount. Can 703-327-5050 ext. 200 to set up interview. For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier Times- ^ Democrat 540-347-4222 Automotive Sales i FauquiMt Only FIVE STAR P—ltr OOdOO Start a new career! \\r_ >n , No Experience Necessary We will teach you a unique new sales system and pay you during training. TTiis is your opportunity to advance in the high income automotive industry. You need an upbeat high energy attitude and strong work ethic Call or Come in ask for Steve or Robert 7308 cedar Run Dr., warrenton VA 540.347.662g _aimes Community Newspapers EDITORIAL Copy Editor Pull-time Alexandria. VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: .TimegComminijty^mn Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Interested applicants should vend a resume and salary requirements to: iai.M Human Resources 13873 Park Center Road Suits 301 Herndon, Virginia 20171 Kamil to: HumanReqourceOtimespapors.co Pan to 703-435-9754 HO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Is seeking a Lowboy Operator. Class A Commercial License, Good driving record. Leesburg area. We offer vacation, paid holidays, 401K, medical insurance, competitive pay. Please call Steve @ 571-436*7649 or 703-729-0110 or 703-631-0004 EOE WAREHOUSE HELP Precision Doors & Hardware is seeking someone for various warehouse duties. Ideal candidate will he able to lift 80+ lbs. and have a clean driving record. PDHI offers a full benefit package including 401k plan. Apply in person to: 42211 Cochran Mill Rd, Leesburg, VA or call 703-669-2900 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 Call The Times Community Newspapers For All of Your Employment Advertising. 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-351-0121 .J "■ 1 !■ Antique* 4: 1973 VW Super Beetle, Runs good, needs some work. $2000. Please call (703)754-2800 87 Chevy Pickup, runs good, antique. $700i obo. (540)439-3007 00 Corvette Conv. Black/Tan top. Auto, Heads Up Speedometer, Dual Power Seats, Borta Exhaust, Chrome Wheels. $24,900 239-542-0290 01 Subaru Leg Lwag AWD AT PS PWTB Wh 63k EC dejar590 hotmail.com $9K 540-948-3826 01 Toyota Prius, 1 owner, low mis, good cond, grge kept, Maint records avail. $14,250. (540)347-5799 03 Thunderblrd: James Bond version, coral & white, #142 of 700. Gar kept. 527mi. $39,500. (540)822-5861. 1996 Mazda Miata conv, triple black, 5sp, sport susp, custom wheels & stereo sys, new tmg belt, gar kept, xtra clean, 55K. $9500. (540)423-1869 1998 Toyota Corolla, blk, very good outside cond, maintained & runs grt. Brand new Viper remote start. 105K. $5000. (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 $500 Police Impounds. Honda's Chevy's, etc. from $500. For listings 800-625-9080 ext 2416. 72 Monte Carlo: Black, Good shape. Hi-perf engine. $3500. 703-819-1211, 540-955-3392. 97 Toyota Camry LE: 4 dr, auto, ps, pb, 143k orig mi. Runs great, good cond. $3950/ OBO. (703)866-9318. Cadliac Eldorado '99, looks & runs great, leather memory seats, chrome wheels. $6200. (540)439-2381 (h), 540-347-8611 (w) Ford, '00 Taurus SES24V, V-6, 73k, Ithr, ABS, pwr. N/S, 1 Ownr. $5,250. 703-539-8244, ahusker0cox.net Lincoln Town Car 98 Signature Series, white/blue top, 54K mis, excel cond. $7100. (703)989-9937 Mercedes, 2000 ML 320, $13,200. Garg kept, excel cond, 92K mis, green ext, tan int, sun rt, CO, many options. (571)261-4234 Volkswagon Jetts 96, very strong engine, 5sp, AC, sunrf, Pioneer stereo, no rust. $2950. (540)347-5064 e 610 Am* BMW 20R 1979 633-CSI 4sp, manual trans, 128K, extra fine cond. all pwr options Best Offer 703-638-6132 05 Niagara Popup, mint cond! AC, slide out, grill, back bike receiver, bathrm, $12,300 540-270-0427 It took 5 YEARS to finally decide to buy a boat. In 5 Minutes, we can help you sell it. Times Classified 347-4222 Classified Sales Consultant Times Community Newspapers, a major Northern Virginia publisher, is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated person with a strong desire to sell and interact with local business owners. Responsibilities include selling print and on-line advertising through standard sales practices including extensive telephone contact, direct-mail sales efforts, blast-faxes, email broadcasts, web-site promotions, telemarketing, etc. Position available in Reston A Leesburg, Virginia. Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and searching the web for leads and should possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Great career advancement opportunity and management track for performers. TCN offers competitive benefits and a solid compensation plan with base pay, commission and incentives. To become a part of this high-quality, high-growth organization, send resume and salary requirements to: huaanresonrce@fimespapers.com or fas 7*3.435.5497. EOE (Times Community Newspapers i mcwmjyciew, , > '02, HD Sportster, 883R, tike new, less than 2K mis, solo seat, lowered too many extras to list, $6000. 540-341-0054 OS 883 HD Low, rubber mount motor, 12K gentle miles, lot of extras. $8,000. (540)439-4451 03 Chevy Suburban, 4WD, 1 owner, grge kept, loaded, exc cond. 27K, runs grt, $19,900/ ObO. (540)341-1897 04 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 94 Isuzu Trooper, 4WD, 5spd, clean, maintenance up to date, 13 5 K. $3,600. (540)347-1656 '95 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, tan, runs very good. Only $3000/obo. AS IS. 540-219-6495 99 Dodge Durango SUV, 85,000 mi. one owner, good condition fully equip, white, asking $6,950 540-554-2222 ’99 Honda Passport: 4x4. V6. 3.2L, excel cond. Black w/gray Int. 107k. All Power. $6450. (703)443-1187. Chevy 2000 Blazer S10 4x4: White, 94K, pw, pi, cruise, nice cond, AC. AM/ FM/ CD, $5750. 703-860-0045. JEEP 01 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, 6cyl, Blue, 4spd auto. 94k mi. Excel cond. $8495. (703)932-2242. 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 03 Toyota Tundra access cab, V8, 4WD, SR5, tow pkg. 52K, mint cond. $21,500/ ObO. (703)282-5907 05 ford F250 4x4 Super Cab XLT, 5.4L, V8, 5spd auto, 8ft bed w/ Linex Spray on bed liner. Heavy duty tow pkg, 32K, remaining warranty to 36K, maintained, loaded, exc cond. $23,000. (540)687-4636 1966 Nissan King Cab pickup truck. Runs good, needs transmission. $600. (540)788-1762 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 2004 Dodge Dakota, 4 X 4 Quad Cab. 44K, Metalic grey, 1 owner. Great condition $18,000 703-727-4215 2004 Ford F-150 Supercab Lariat XLT pkg. Auto, 2whl drv, bedliner, low mileage. $15k.. (703)435-3922 2005 FI 50, 4x4 Lariat Super-Crew, V8, white w/tan int, 18in whls, 6CD, htd seats. Moon roof. Lots of extras, 45K. $25,000 540-428-1080 eve 98 Ford V-8, F150, 4x4, full size, AM/FM/Cass/ Cruise/AC, util box. $3000/obo. (540)937-8907 97 F250, V8, 4WD, 59K orginal mi, very good cond, not a work truck. $ 1 0,5 0 0. (540)987-9434 '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 Pontiac, '99, Montana, EXT, seats 7, rear A/C, loaded, good cond. New VA insp, 107K, $4,500. 703-906-1132. Junk Cars - Cash Paid: Professionally removed tor 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. For ail of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222

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At the least, you can look the part By Susan McCorkindale Times Newspapers Contributing Writer I have a confession to make. I am not a green gardener. No, if any color can be associated with my pitiful horticultural pursuits, it would have to be burned-out brown or witheredand-grizzled gray. It doesn't matter if I prepare the soil And fertilize. And follow the nursery’s instructions down to the last detail. I can kill all manner of vegetables and bruits faster than moviegoers can flee a Pauly Shore film. It has reached the paint where I think the plants andshrubs mock me when they see me approach. "Here comes black-thumbed Thusie!” they whisper. Yes, they lisp. It makes it even more painful. You should have seen me plant the tomatoes, lettuce. Cucumbers and carrots my husband insisted I start from seeds. My back ached. The wind whipped my hair. And the organic farming militant to whom Fm married stood there smiling and saying, Look at you! You’re getting the gardening bug! Just between us, he’s getting the gardening bug. I put the biggest one I found beneath his pillow. lb be honest, it’s a miracle any of the seeds sprouted. On top of all my aforementioned mishaps, I once murdered an entire packet of sea monkeys and a Chia Pet, so I figured my prospects for growing produce were limited. And then I couldn’t believe Mr. Let’s-Live-ofFthe-Land expected me to transplant the seedlings myself. What? Ruin my non-existent nails? Get dirty? If my husband thinks my feeble attempt at a victory garden means Fm giving up my supermarket bonus cards, you can bet he’ll be a vegetable before I ever grow one. Now just to be dear, my bet Susan McCorkindale ter half is a green gardener whose vegetable patch bursts with the kind of succulent selection one finds in the best produce departments. He’s also a bit of a zealot who thinks I should embrace the sense of satisfaction that comes from growing one’s own fresh, healthy food. Puhleeze. My idea of satisfaction is hitting Starbucks with the girls, volunteering in my kid’s class, and scoring a pair of Jimmy Choos at DSW on the same day. I really don’t see how raising my own arugula will give me that kind of rush. Clearly Fm not the one to ask for gardening tips, green or otherwise. But I take great pride in looking the part and protecting the earth when I set out to unintentionally kill my plants. Starting in February, I scour eco-minded magazines, catalogs and Web sites for the latest earth-friendly fashions. I pick up soy-based track pants and hoodies and the occasional pair of posh hemp boots that are perfect for early spring when it’s still cold and Harry Homesteader is riding me to help plant some Savoy cabbage seeds he’s got to get in the ground now. Then I move on to organic cotton capris and T-shirts, shorts and vegan-approved earth shoe slide-ons that look cute whether Fm lunching at the Tadpole Caf§ or being forced to harvest com. One of my favorite green gardening accessories is an Robin Earl fiiqiiyThwT RunruTt 39 Cdpeper Street Wvrenttxv VA 20186 Phone 540-347-4222 Fax 540-349-8676 organic cotton tote bag I bought awhile back. For starters, it’s flamingo pink and it looks fabulous with my 90 percent organic cotton floral capris. (The other 10 percent is some Mother Nature no-no like lycra or spandex; bad for the earth, but good for my girth.) The tote’s got 10 pockets and a spacious interior, so it can hold my gardening gloves and widebrimmed birdwatcher hat, sun block and bandana, hand fork and trowel, shears and clip pers. And maybe someday, when its compartments aren’t crammed with the contents of an entire Clinique counter, I may even use it that way. Fm also a sucker for stylish, cool-sounding eyewear. I’d been a fan of the Uvex Tbmcat because frankly, any goggles that appear to be named for Tom and Katie Cruise are too funny not to buy. 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it up to its rim. Level and backfill. Secure it in place with a mixture of sand and mortar troweled smoothly around the top of the container. The next step is to acquire a supply of rocks of slightly varying sizes and textures. Construction sites are good sources for these; the builder will probably be happy to have them hauled away. Take the precaution of wearing a back brace and come prepared with a 5- or 6-foot steel bar and a dolly. Since this is to be a structure of limited size, smaller stones a foot or so across are suitable and will require less back-straining work. Stones can also be found in wooded areas where a stream runs through. (Of course, they can be bought at a quarry if all else fails.) Position them around the edges of the pool in a random, haphazard manner for a natural look; they can overhang the edge and overlap each other. One or more raised-bed rock gardens can surround the pool. These are comprised of approximately four-foot groups of roughly circular rock groupings. Dig up the soil, and add sand for better drainage. Embed the rocks in the sand, aiming for a “tip of the iceberg* effect, forming circle within circle, Form a mass of rocks with plants peeking out from between the cracks. Porous soft rocks are more receptive to the growth of moss and lichen, giving a rustic, woodsy effect Choose rocks that are similar in texture, color and form for a more natural look. Homemade moss can be made in a blender and spread on the rocks for an instant natural izing effect Search out some moss growing in the woods and puree it in the blender with two cups of yogurt and four ounces of potter’s clay. Four it over the rocks. Mist it occasionally. Once the rocks are in place, proceed to the planting. Keep the variety limited, aiming for . perhaps two different plants of each color, and choose for variations in size and texture, as well as color. Always strive for as natural an effect as possible, planting in informal groups and drifts. The various ferns, begonias, and peperomjps work well. So do yarrow, alyssum, harebells, lily of the valley, snow in summer, dianthus, gypsophilia, St John’s Wort, dwarf And crested iris, phlox, sedum, hens and chickens and violas. For those who are really ambitious'and would like to get rid of the difficulties of having to mow a sloping bank, let alone grow grass on it in the first place, a larger-scale rock-garden effect can be attempted. Strip and stockpile the topsoil. Shape the undersoil to form the desired convolutions and grades. Add sand to the depth of one foot, and replace the topsoil. In placing the rocks, aim for an uneven distribution. Again, the goal is as natural a look as possible. Build from the bottom up, starting with the largest rocks. Think of an Alpine slope. The same plants are suitable here, but in addition, plants with a trailing habit can be uses to good effect: Candytuft, vinca and portulaca are good choices. Spreading juniper adds evergreen color in the winter months. tL mm Keep the scene clean. The revolutionary mobile dumpster service from Williams MobikDump 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. Contact us today 540.439.0441 _www.wrnsdumpster.com_ KH Development r your construction partner M 540-439-6820(0) 540439-6822 (F) 10041 James Madison Hwy, Warrenton, Va, 20186 AlQlomeIinproyenieiits@verizonj)^ Licensed Insured aiMM 500 Mussel man Fioad Fredericksbwg, VA 22405 540.374.9882 (0) 540.374.2088 (F) Wide Selection of American Victorian & European Antique Furniture Specializing in: Meissen • Dresden • UrnotM Antique Silver « Antique Dolls • Artwork (540/ >m$ r w a 62rD^Suwljr^^aSti!fBIHfrom*Napoleari!^P -% •«•*** -«*T*. vmb||m JEhafethlfen Hanmon'iO warBerSe inquisition SiSaleotMenafl

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sprouts are at their best in the middle of winter. The long spring allows daffodils, tulips and other early favorites, such as crocuses, to last much longer than they do here. Is there a downside to gardening in England? Most definitely, said Fawcett. “In England, plants that require high temperatures to thrive must go into a greenhouse. Even tomatoes are generally grown under glass, and it requires a very special summer for maize to grow to maturity. Some plants may grow satisfactorily, but not with the exuberance of which they are capable in a hot Virginia summer — for example hostas and lilies.” Janet Fawcett, who is American by birth, made good use of the 24-foot by 8-foot unheated greenhouse she erected in her backyard. “In the English climate, a greenhouse is very useful at all times of the year,” she said. “During the winter, fuchsias survived well in their peatlined boxes under the staging. The ornamental pots of heathers and conifers thrived, as did the cacti collection. The protection from the strong winds that swept across the garden in the spring, and the shelter from long periods of rain made it possible to create hanging baskets, outdoor window boxes and tubs ready for putting outside in late April or early May.” To create a little bit of England in Virginia, both Fawcetts stressed the importance of a well-trimmed, carefully manicured lawn in setting off brightly colored flower beds. Careful edging is essential. But as with plants and flowers, the difference in climate presents difficulties. “Grasses, more than any other kind of plant, are sensitive to climate,” Richard Fawcett said. “The grasses that will grow readily in England are completely different from those found in America, except on putting greens. They can be cropped much shorter and continue to grow at lower temperatures, such as the temperatures we had here in early January. On the other hand, they cannot stand high temperatures or drought. The biggest problem many have with an English lawn is the growth of moss.” There are plenty of plants that, with reasonable care, will do well in the southeast and indeed thrive. The The importance of a well-trimmed, carefully manicured lawn in setting off brightly colored flower beds can’t be overstressed if you want to create a little bit of England in Virginia. Careful edging is essential. I J English cottage garden is crowded and carefree (at least in spirit), never formal or pretentious. It has a careless appearance that is, in fact, carefully produced: It is controlled chaos. Everything appears to be in excess. Flower beds vary in shape and depth; flowers spill over into pathways made of shredded bark or irregularly See ENGLISH, Page 14 V Thomas L. McSorley, CR Certified Remodeler Rita L. McSoriey. CKD Certified Kitchen Designer jj t KiafbMaid 9030 Euclid Avenue Manassas* VA 20110 Phone: 703-335-1499 Fax:703-335-1461 53 East Lee Street ' Warrenton. VA 20166 Phone: 540-351-0706 Fax: 540-351-0757 licensed professionals. Only Lawn Caro Company in the Washington metropolitan area with a 100% satisfaction rating by Washington I TVKFSCAPES Lawn Can. LLC Make Your Dreams a Reality with First Colony Homes If you’re interested in designing and building your own home at a price you can afford, look to First Colony Homes. We’ve been helping clients realize their dreams since 1971. • Your Plans or Ours • Custom Plans Service • Build Equity by Being Your Own Contractor • Engineers Sealed Plans for Permit Review • Detailed Erection Drawings & Layouts • Up Front Pricing on All Packages lint GLa^ Hones Creating Dreaas Since 1971 Call for more information: 1-800-924-5985 540-788-4222 Fax: 540-788-1204 Or, visit our website: www.firstcolonyhomes.net

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Cool trees for winter interest By Rose Fairman Times Newspapers Contributing Writer A first glance at the exfoliating bark of a river birch might lead you to believe that something is wrong with it. Perhaps you think the tree has a funky fungus, or that someone went crazy with a weed eater. However, the peeling bark makes this Virginia native one of the most attractive trees in the winter landscape. Preferences: * Full or partial sun. * Prefers moist soil, but performs well in dry soils. * Soils should be is slightly acidic or have a neutral pH. * Prune in summer through autumn as sap flows winter through spring. Attributes: * Highly resistant to the Bronze Birch Borer, a pest which kills other types of birch trees. * Can be used as a large shade tree or specimen tree and is beautiful in group planting. The river birch is a Virginia native tree. * Grows rapidly — matures between 40 and 70 feet. * Upright pyramidal tree, can be found in single or multi-trunk form. * Wonderful flaking papery bark. * Exposed inner bark colors range from combinations of brown with cream, cinnamon and salmon. Whatever the job calls for, large or small, you’ll find the perfect piece of equipment at RSC Equipment Rental. nsc Equipment Rental • Equipment Rental & more • Rent by the Day, Week or Month • 24-7 Customer Care • We Deliver! Manassas, VA 9801 Nokesville Rd. 703.335.1777 Warrenton, VA 249 E. Shirley Ave 540.347.4914 We are Your Hometown Equipment Pros RSCrental.com » 800.222.7777 Wreaths From Page 14 Use florist’s wire to hold the boughs said vines together in a ring. If you are using pine cones, first lay them out in a circle as best you can - sometimes alternating right-side-up and upsidedown works better for arranging them. When you have it all worked out, use a hot-glue gun to assemble your pine-cone wreath. Again, the style is really a matter of personal preference. Decorating your wreath can be as simple and random as you wish, or it can be done with a Kttem or theme in mind. rries and evergreen clippings go especially well together. Another great combination is pine cones, acorns, walnuts and feathers. You can fashion a gardener’s wreath using herb leaves, com husks and small gourds. Once you start to see the effect these natural decorations have in your home, you’ll never quite see your yard in quite the same way. Never again will you leave your home to take a nature walk and come back emptyhanded - every journey will turn into a treasure hunt. ^gpHii We are excellent listeners with unsurpassed credentials, offering fine custom architectural cabinetry & millwork. • Home theaters & entertainment centers • Home offices, computer work stations • Residential bars, and butler's pantries • Home libraries, built-in bookshelves All work includes a one year material and labor warranty. References available upon request VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.OPALROADDESIGN.COM EMAIL: WAYNEHINTZ9COMCAST.NET • TELEPHONE: 540-347-7349 { Watw mints is a virsinia comhonwkalth , ■. Located in Warrenton VA. IBS JOURNEYMAN CABINETMAKER, AND INSURED

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One word of caution: If you’re accustomed to clay pots and switch to plastic or glazed, take care not to overwater your plants. Since clay pots are porous, you need to water slightly more often. Plastic and glazed pots will hold water longer. Light is always an issue for houseplants. All plants require it, some more than others. Photosynthesis, the process by which plants grow, is triggered by light. There are four basic light categories for houseplants: * Sunny areas receive at least five hours of direct sunlight in the winter. This is usually a southeast, south, or southwest-facing window. 4c Semi-sunny areas receive two to five hours of sunlight daily. This is usually an east or westrfadng window. * Semi-shady areas have bright, open light, but no direct sunlight. * Shady areas receive no sunlight, but just enough light to cast a shadow. Learn about a plant’s light requirements before purchase, and choose plants that will grow in the light you can provide them. If you have southfacing windows, choose plants that will tolerate high fight. Don’t fry your ferns in a sunny window. If you have only shady areas, choose low-light plants or supplement with artificial fights. Leggy plants reaching toward a window are indicating that they need more light. There are many good plant fights on the market today. Set them on a timer for that special specimen plant, and put the light away when company arrives. The air in our homes has a dramatic effect on plants, also. In their native tropics, plants thrive in warm, humid conditions. In our homes, the air is usually drier and temperatures can fluctuate widely. Grouping plants is one way to increase humidity. Placing plants on a tray filled with moist vermiculite or pebbles is another. Most plants will grow in a temperature range of 65 to 75 degrees F. A few degrees above or below this is usually fine; however, some tropical plants ' suffer below 60 degrees. In the winter, a cold window can damage even the hardiest plants. Drafts of hot or cold air can also damage plants. Improper watering kills more houseplants than all other causes combined. Don’t simply water on a schedule. Group plants by their light requirements as well as by their water needs. For example, if you have two groups of plants, one that needs water only every 10 days and the other that needs water every four days, don’t group them together and don’t water them at the same time. One or both of the groups will suffer. Jim May is with the Virginia Green Industry Council and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. £ McCREA| — 1 4#m:« nu ; I cou>H»ixTco»iiiMr<;iic. HKATMOA MR CONOmOMNS r 1-800-788-6216 McCREA --SINCE 1936EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING www.McCreaWay.com _ Warrenton, VA _ it your way mat s tne Mcurea way! 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a raised bed if soil is excessively wet, or plant one or two inches higher than they were grown in the nursery. Virginia has a diverse climate with elevations ranging from sea level in the eastern part to several thousand feet in the mountains of the southwest Be sure and check with a local nursery or the Extension office to make sure which conifers will survive in your area. Most firs (Abies spp.) have a hard time with Virginia summers. Fraser fir (A. fraserii) is a good example. It loves cold winters but not the hot summers. It is native to high elevations (above 3,000 feet). If planted in the western part of the state, it should have afternoon shade, plenty of mulch and access to water. White or concolor fir (A. concolor) is one that will do well in cooler parts of the state. Of the true cedars (Cedrus spp.), only the blue atlas cedar (C. atlantica) and the deodar cedar (C. deodora) are widely grown in Virginia. Both are handsome evergreens, perfect for specimen planting where they can grow without being crowded. They will both grow in full or part sun and should be sheltered from winter winds. There are many felsecypress (Chamaecyparis) species to choose from. The Lawson falseexpress (C. lawsoniana) is a large (40 to 60 feet), dense, symmetrical specimen well suited for large landscapes. The Nootka falsecypress, or Alaskacedar (C. nootkatensis Tendula’) is a graceful, weeping pyramidal evergreen that makes a striking specimen and should be planted more often. This tree will soften any landscape and will benefit from afternoon shade and mulch. The Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria j aponica ‘Yoshino’) is a billowy pyramidal tree well suited for privacy screens or windbreaks. Although it grows more slowly than the popular Leyland cypress (x Cupressocyparis leylandii), it tolerates wind and cold temperatures better and is less susceptible to disease problems. The eastern red cedar, native to Virginia, is actually a juniper (J. virginiana). Though it can be a beautiful landscape tree, it is considered more of a weed and pest because it is the alternate host of the cedar-apple rust, a fungal disease of apple trees. Several members of the species J. scopulorum, including Iblleson’s juniper and the Colorado red cedar, make nice landscape specimens. Junipers tolerate dry conditions and much abuse. There are several deciduous conifers, including the European larch (Larix decidua) and the dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Both of these trees exhibit beautiful fall color before dropping their leaves. Dawn redwood grows veiy fast. After becoming established, it can grow several feet a year. The spruce genus (Picea) contains several popular species. The Norway spruce (P. abies) grows 80 to 100 feet and is a beautiful, graceful specimen excellent for windbreaks and privacy screens when planted on 20-foot centers. The Colorado blue spruce (P. pungens) is a stiff, more formal type of spruce. It is very popular due to its bluegreen color. The Serbian spruce (P. omorika) is one of the most elegant spruces and deserves to be planted more often. There are many different pines (Pinus spp.) to choose from. The most popular is the Eastern white pine (P. strobus) because of its extremely fast growth and ease of transplanting. As with almost all conifers, it does not like wet feet and will decline quickly in poorly drained soil. Other good pines to choose from include the lacebark pine (P. bungeana), with its showy, exfoliating bark; the graceful Swiss stone pine (P. cembra); the Austrian pine (P. nigra); the loblolly pine (P. taeda) and the small, irregularly shaped Japanese black pine (P. thunbergii). Th^ arborvitae genus (Thuja), while containing only a few species, has many cultivars that are excellent landscape specimens. Northern white cedar (T. ocddentalis) is probably the most popular. 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Hie criterion are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the UJS. Department of Energy. * Pick newer and more efficient heating and air conditioning systems. Remodelers can install zoned heating and air conditiGning, in which the homeowner can control the temperature of each room using independent* motorized dampers and thermostats. Another alternative is to have a dual fuel or hybrid system, using two fuel sources. Localize heating for tile floors in bathrooms keeps the area warm without heating the whole house (http:ZAvww.suntouch.net) * Consider tankless hot water systems that heat water on demand (http://www.cpotanklesswaterheaters.com/?ref=goog aw8820). Hot water on demand is created as the water heats by flowing through heating coils, resulting in an energy savings of up to 50 percent. 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A new recycled wood replacement, called Novaline, is made of agricultural by-products, such as corn husks. It is rot-free and can be painted or stained to look like wood. Non-toxic and recyclable, it is a higher-priced option, bud has long-lasting and low-maintenance advantages. Metal roofing is another popular item. An Energy Star product, it reflects heat and is preferred by many over petroleumbased roof shingles that are not energy efficient or recyclable. Small From Page 4 should not be used.) For the vegetable gardener, lettuce, spinach, peppers, radishes, green onions, carrots, beets, broccoli, beans and dwarf tomatoes can be grown in one- to two-gallon tubs, on the patio or deck. Full-size tomatoes (larger varieties need staking and pruning), cabbages, Brussels sprouts, cucumbers and squash do well in 10- to 12-gallon containers. Again, growers have developed plenty of dwarf varieties: Bush Early Girl Tomatoes, Bush Butternut Squash, and Salad Bush Cucumbers are just a few. 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Garden ornaments are oddities - and the norm By Jennifer Heyns Times Newspapers Contributing Writer I used to think that lawn and garden ornaments were unique to trailer parks - in fact, when my husband purchased a 30-foot trailer and parked it on our property, I bought him a garden gnome as a joke. As it turned out, the joke was op me. They are everywhere! There may be more pink flamingos, garden gnomes, gazing globes, lawn jockeys and other, even stranger ornaments than humans in Fauquier County. But why are they here and where did they come from? The more I looked into this phenomenon, the more intrigued I became. It seems these odd little pieces of lawn Garden gnomes date back to 1800 Germany. Having one Is akin to having a Buddha or Dalai Lama of your very own. Gazing globes date back to thlrteeth-century Italy, while pink flamingos are of more recent vintage. and garden art have quite a history, ranging from the supernatural to the practical. Gazing globes date back to 13th-century Italy. I had no idea that when my mother-inlaw graciously gave my hus band and I a little metal windmill topped by an iridescent green gazing globe that we were the recipients of so much history. (Actually, I was really thinking of how I could strategically place it in the yard so she could see it and nobody else could.) Originally, these handblown glass globes were placed in the garden to ward off evil spirits, misfortune and illness, as well as to welcome happi t Drapes* Windows Treatments By : Appointment omy-caa 540-937 5500 v sale carr; WKKmr-:So Much Under One Roof Your Hometown Store ^heu(ar^eat^^stoc^^oeraon^On^ (Sorbets^ ^4nea^^tu^» Oriental% cltnt//, £?Gux&oood&> laminates, Genomic* ticGRemnarti* Residential & Commercial One Location Only! Amissvflle! 540-937-5500 • 1-800-870-9098 •Seroimj t&auyuieri (iifie/xir and' 9ta±6aAanmxA Gountiex tJtnce ^6S" Hwy. Rte. 211 West • Amissville, VA ness, prosperity and luck. Apparently they should have had more .of these spherical saviors in Salem - you can catch a witch with a gazing globe. Superstition has it that they cannot tear themselves away from their own image in the ball. Pretty handy, indeed. Down here in the South, we're a bit more clever. Antebellum gazing globes were popular as spy gear south of the Mason-Dixon line. A carefully placed gazing globe allowed homeowners to see the reflection of approaching visitors, affording homeowners sufficient time to make themselves presentable (or hide from mothers-in-law bearing questionable gifts) before the guest arrived at the front door. They also used these treasures to snoop on their innocent daughters and would-be suitors on the front porch. uarden gnomes also poosess special powers. These elfin ornaments date back to 1800 Germany, where they brought good luck and spiritual awareness to their owners. They were originally made from terra cotta, designed as indoor decorations and thought to be part of the collective unconscious. It was lifc» having a Buddha or Dalai Tama of your very own. By the 1960s, gnomes lost their place in the home but not in the American heart. Plastics were taking over the world, and gnomes were massproduced. These little spiritual wonders started guarding gardens all over the world. My poor little gnome kept guard over our trailer for as long as he could, but the collective unconscious decided his powers were too great and so smote him in his finest hour. After he lost an arm in the tina of duty, I honored him with a more sheltered but equally noble position. He is now recovering while keeping watch in my entryway. Speaking of perishing in the line of duty, the lawn jockey is actually a replica of a real little boy who played a great role in American history. It’s a very sweet story, really. Twelve-year old Jocko Graves wanted desperately to fight alongside Gen. George Washington in the Revolutionary War. Being the gentle heart that he was, , Washington could not bear to endanger so young a life, but also could not turn him away and dash his dreams. He gave

Jocko the job of keeping watch over the troops’ horses while they were away at battle and keeping a lantern lit by the edge of the Delaware River so the soldiers could find their way back. That 12-year old boy did his job valiantly, but when the troops returned they found him frozen in place, lantern in hand and horses tied to him. Legend has it that Washington was so moved by Jocko’s steadfastness that he commissioned a statue of Jocko to stand guard at Mount Vernon. He called the statue “Faithful Groomsman,” and the lawn jockey was bom. It remains a mystery, though, why we call him a jockey when he was really a groomsman. It’s possible that over time his name was misinterpreted. It is also possible that, being the colorful people that we are here in the South, he took on the appearance associated with horse jockeys when we created our own loyal guardsmen and donned them in vivid ensembles. At the other end of the spectrum, we have the pink flamingo, and there is no tearjerking story here. It seems that in the 1920s, anyone who was Someone vacationed in Florida. These well-to-do tourists sought out unique souvenirs to take home to show off to the lesser-to-do Nobodies. The trinkets had to be something that you couldn’t get just anywhere, so these stodgy aristocrats brought home flamingos in any form that could be found - photos, artwork and other avian crafts. The flamingo became a status symbol. In 1952 the first pink flamingo lawn ornament was created, but it immediately fell flat — literally — the darn thing kept blowing over in the breeze (it was two-dimensional). By 1957 the powers-to-be figured out that a threedimensional hot-pink bird was the way to go, and they caught on like wildfire — briefly. By the 1960s the Somebodies changed their minds - too many Nobodies could have a pink flamingo, so the blushing birds flapped off to where all good fads must go to die. Fly ahead 20 years and enter one Crockett and one Tubbs in the mid-’80s, and boom! — back they came. “Miami Vice” is actually cred ited with aiding the comeback of the birds. This just proves that we will do anything to feel closer to Don Johnson. (I know I would.) After exposing you to all of this, I fully expect to see the community embracing such rich American and world history through the art of lawn and garden ornaments. Let it be known that the ideal Fauquier County residence should now be adorned with a Faithful Guardsman keeping watch at the door and reporting suspicious visitors he sees in the gazing globe down by the gate, and a garden gnome who, while watching your' garden grow, will tap into the collective unconscious and find a way to turn that darn pink flamingo into Don Johnson. They’re everywhere! They’re everywhere! Fauquier County abounds in pink flamingos, garden gnomes, gazing globes, lawn jockeys and other, even stranger ornaments. They offer a touch of whimsy, a touch of history. •Patios •Driveways •Pool/Spa Decks “Concrete FX installed an awesome patio tor us j in August 2005. Aten and his wife were great to 1 work with in aN aspects of this installation. The [ color and pattern that we picked out looks great | and it matched our expectations. We look forward J to having Aden & Co. do additional work for us in | toe future* We were impressed with the workman ship. Aden was on site to make sure toe job was I done correctly,. We have enjoyed our patio and | have gotten many compliments. Most are surprised that it is stamped concrete. Thanks for| everything!” WHUam A Jenny Gay Bristow, VA

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